Champion Creed
Chapter 72 - 72 053 I'm the one who made Black Jesus bleed!_2

72: 053: I’m the one who made Black Jesus bleed!_2 72: 053: I’m the one who made Black Jesus bleed!_2 The ideal shooting guard is like a marathon runner, capable of going thousands of kilometers on a single charge and capable of running others into the ground.

Such a player should avoid handling the ball throughout the game, yet be able to score the moment he receives it.

The point guard needs to be as old-school and traditional as they come, but must also be tough, stubborn, and aggressive on defense.

Thus, the starting lineup of Haywoode Workman, Reggie Miller, Derrick McKey, Dale Davis, and Rik Smits presented itself before everyone.

In fact, whether with the 76ers or Pistons, Larry Brown’s teams were always a replica of this configuration; he always chose the appropriate puppets to perform in his dramas.

Larry Brown’s teams were like stiff, rough machines billowing black smoke, utterly lacking in aesthetic appeal.

But such teams, forged from steel, could steamroll over most who tried to stand in their way.

He was like an expert in Sichuan and Hunan cuisine, focusing on spicy and savory flavors, but delicate ingredients were often wasted in his hands.

AI was the only anomaly in Larry Brown’s iron-clad troops; he played with beauty and disdained the meticulous academic standards.

So, after years of mutual accommodation, they still fell out.

This Pacers team was tough because from this year onward for two seasons they made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, and both times took it to Game 7, making them one of the strongest teams in the East.

Larry Brown stood on the sideline, his expression grave and serious.

Phil Jackson actually pinning his hopes on an 18-year-old high school kid was just pitiful.

Yes, Roger’s scoring stats were dazzling this season.

But against muscular defenses like the Spurs and Knicks, Roger performed poorly.

That was the source of Larry Brown’s confidence.

This high school kid, he can’t handle the tough battles.

Larry Brown even felt that the slogan “Free Roger” was just a smokescreen; the Bulls would still focus on Pippen for their offense today.

As the game started, Scottie Pippen, who almost twisted the basket out of shape in the last game, crossed half-court with the ball, defended by Derrick McKey.

Pippen passed the ball to Kukoc at the right 45° angle, and after Kukoc rotated it, the ball made its way to Roger at the left 45° angle.

Then Pippen and Kukoc both pulled away to the other side, leaving Roger with a stage to show his talent.

Many Bulls fans in front of their TVs rubbed their eyes.

This was Michael Jordan’s style of play!

Haywoode Workman, standing 188 cm tall, blocked Roger’s lower body.

Larry Brown’s teams emphasized pressure; he would not allow his opponents to shoot or pass easily.

He preferred to let opponents break through and set up help defense instead.

Roger wasn’t picky; he’d eat whatever you gave him.

He shrugged off Workman, who was blocking him, and then accelerated for a breakthrough.

Workman was quick on his feet, always staying in front of Roger.

But Roger suddenly spun around, shaking off Workman who couldn’t brake in time due to inertia, and then directly took a jump shot after the spin.

This time, however, it wasn’t just Workman who rushed up to interfere; Reggie Miller was also there in time to help defend.

Two arms crossed, leaving Roger very little space to shoot.

Though they didn’t block Roger outright, the defense greatly disturbed his shot, testing Roger’s jump shot ability.

However, taking a direct jump shot after a spin was something Roger had become quite adept at; it was even his main killer move apart from slam dunks when forcefully breaking through enemy lines.

Moreover, he had been intentionally keeping his hand warm all day, so when he shot, the ball followed a perfect arc and swished through the net, scoring as comfortably as you like.

Seeing Roger score despite the double team, Pippen pursed his lips.

Alright, alright, we all know the kid’s got a soft touch.

But the key is, how do you ensure that your touch stays this good against a team like the Pacers?

Eventually, won’t I still be the one who has to attack the fort?

A possession later, Roger once again decisively opted to break through.

On the Pacers side, Dale Davis and Smits were already waiting under the basket.

But Roger didn’t rush to the basket; he took off inside the free-throw line to finish with a floater.

In the later part of the game, Roger dominated the majority of the offensive possessions, breaking through the Pacers’ defense time and time again.

When eight minutes had passed in the first quarter, Scottie Pippen took his first shot.

And this shot was a slam dunk in a fast break.

No matter if Larry Brown believed it or not, but Scottie Pippen had completely become Roger’s lieutenant on the offensive end!

In previous games, Roger and Pippen were practically equals on offense.

Pippen had no obligation to serve Roger specifically, and Roger did not have complete freedom to shoot.

It was only when Pippen was resting or injured that Roger became the absolute focal point of the offense.

But today, everything had changed.

Pippen was hustling to create space for Roger, taking it upon himself to facilitate and pass the ball; he devoted most of his energy to defending Reggie Miller.

He hardly initiated any offense unless Roger couldn’t handle it.

He had completely reverted to the Scottie Pippen who once pushed tirelessly behind Michael Jordan!

Under this strategic shift, Roger scored 10 points in the first quarter alone.

In contrast, Miller only managed 2 points with Pippen’s relentless pursuit.

The second quarter was Roger’s regular rest time; he only played half of it.

And with Kukoc’s high post playmaking, the other Bulls players got plenty of opportunities, so Roger only took 2 shots in that half.

But both shots hit their mark.

One was a layup under the basket, challenging giants Rik Smits and Dale Davis after a baseline breakthrough.

The other was in the last moments of the second quarter, when there were only 1.2 seconds left.

Pippen’s pass had just been disrupted by Derrick McKey and poked out of bounds, leaving the Bulls with one more chance for a sideline inbound.

Even with only 1.2 seconds left, the Pacers defense was highly focused.

Discipline, detail, and defense were the creed Larry Brown instilled in this Pacers team.

Even for a defense of just 1.2 seconds, Larry Brown demanded perfection from everyone.

Moreover, the Pacers were now trailing by 7 points.

He certainly didn’t want to start the third quarter nearly 10 points behind.

Reggie Miller was assigned to guard Roger this time; Larry Brown had to take seriously the 18-year-old Chinese player.

The lean No.

31 fighter grabbed Roger’s jersey with both hands: “You want to be Black Jesus?

You are not Him, even though you both wear red jerseys.

You’re going to miss, this shot is definitely going to be a miss!”

Roger’s expression was indifferent: “I’m the one who made Black Jesus bleed!”

The referee’s whistle blew, and Roger pushed Miller away at once, moving from the left baseline to the right to receive the ball.

Miller pursued desperately, and the familiar feeling surged within him.

He had never successfully stopped that No.

23 in the red jersey before.

But this No.

14, surely he must be able to take him down, right?

When Roger caught the ball at a zero-degree angle on the right side, he was facing away from the basket.

So the moment he caught the ball, he had to turn and jump simultaneously, shooting immediately.

Reggie Miller was right on his heels, practically in his face with the defense.

But Roger’s shot was still steady, showing no signs of haste or nervousness.

In the end, the ball swished through the net as the red light flashed on, the man in the red jersey, the dangerous madman, once again demolished Miller.

Miller finally felt the sharpness of the blade that had made Black Jesus bleed!

The Zen Master was considering something as he watched Roger stay calm in the clutch.

Perhaps this kid could take on an even greater responsibility!

Roger’s buzzer-beater brought his tally to 14 points for the half, leading the Bulls to a 9-point lead at halftime.

Larry Brown was blown up by the rookie he least respected!

Roger didn’t spare Brown and Miller during the halftime interview.

“Of course, Larry would like me to play college basketball for another two years because he knows if I’m in the NBA, his chances of winning a round in the playoffs would be even lower.

As for Reggie, I did say I like his style.

After all, who likes a dead fish?”

With Roger fully in command of the offense that half, the Bulls team beat the Pacers black and blue.

Back in the locker room, the Zen Master praised Roger’s performance in the first half.

And he told him, “As long as you can maintain this shooting touch, I have no objections to you taking 30 shots in the second half.”

Pippen sat silently to the side, his gaze hollow.

On one hand, there was his lost shooting right.

On the other, there was the Zen Master saying to Roger, “I have no objections to you taking 30 shots.”

But even so, everyone should know who the real boss of the team is, right?

Yeah, everyone should know.

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