29 Friendship First
"Zhou, why did you agree to him last night?"
Zhou Si, who was changing clothes in the locker room to prepare for training, looked at the confused Rodney and waved his hands with a smile,
"It's not a big deal."
"Hmph, although that big man is indeed very talented, I really don't know how Kirk has the nerve to make such a request of you!"
Zhou Si patted Rodney on the shoulder and said: "Maybe it's to fulfill his unattainable basketball dream?
Who knows? Don’t take it to heart!”
"Well, that's possible. The look in Kirk's eyes at that big man is indeed full of expectation."
After looking at Zhou Si who was chatting and laughing with Rodney, Ye Ze silently changed into his training clothes.
Yesterday, it was clear that his score was the highest in the team, but why did those damn reporters keep asking questions about Zhou Si!
And Rodney is almost praising him to the sky!
What else is "just stand still"?
Is it really that mysterious?
…
The Skywalkers' next opponent, the Drake University Bulldogs, is a well-known underdog in the Missouri Valley League. Although it is an away game, the Skywalkers are still full of confidence!
Although the opponent’s ranking is more than 200...
But this ranking thing...
The Skywalkers have long since stopped watching!
Now they have only one goal, to reach March Madness!
Before the game, assistant coach Campbell and Zhou Si had a good conversation:
"Zhou, I think as long as you maintain your current level, entering the NBA will definitely be a sure thing, and you will also become the first player in the history of our school to enter the NBA."
Zhou Si smiled and nodded.
"so……"
Zhou Si secretly thought, here it comes, here it comes.
"I hope you can assist Ye more while ensuring victory in the game. He is the most promising player on our team to enter the NBA besides you."
Assistant coach Campbell looked into Zhou Si's eyes as he spoke.
Although he feels that his idea is a bit biased, which NCAA coach doesn't want as many of his players to enter the NBA as possible?
Assist Ye Ze?
Zhou Si smiled and nodded, I have always done this.
Seeing that Zhou Si was not angry, assistant coach Campbell continued:
"Also, I hope you will do more defensive training in the future so that you can become the core of the team's perimeter defense in the next games.
We have Rodney inside, which is enough for the time being, but to be honest, our team's outside defense...is terrible."
Zhou Si couldn't help but reveal a wry smile as he thought about himself, Ye Ze and Lester's defense.
"Yes, coach, I will pay attention."
In fact, Zhou Si discovered this problem after the last game...
Before I came here, this team had to attack but not attack, and defend but not defend. It was definitely "deserved" to be ranked 311th.
In the last game, it was just Kirk who caused his side to suffer a lot. If he encountered a more aggressive player, he might not be able to win the game beautifully!
After all, in a head-to-head matchup, you really can’t say for sure how you feel.
If you become the core of perimeter defense, the situation will indeed be much better.
Seeing Zhou Si humbly accepting his opinion, assistant coach Campbell stepped forward and patted Zhou Si on the shoulder, and then said:
"Zhou, don't feel any psychological pressure. Our first two opponents are already very strong. The next opponents will be much weaker. You have a lot of time to adjust."
Zhou Si couldn't remember how he said goodbye to the assistant teacher and returned to the dormitory.
Seeing the shock value in the lower right corner of the system panel drop rapidly, Zhou Si felt distressed.
Just think of it as an early investment, and I will definitely make you money back!
…
Three days later, the temperature in the Bulldogs' basketball arena rose five degrees, not because it was too hot, but because the fans kept gasping!
"Hey! That No. 10 has already made 7 steals! He's crazy!"
"Hiss! It's a hat-trick again, a hat-trick again! Does he have any grudge against us?"
"Hiss! The fifth 35-second attack is a violation, right? This defense is too oppressive!"
…
Zhou Si's eager defense directly stunned Assistant Coach Campbell, and then he had to call a timeout specifically to say to Zhou Si:
"Ahem, Zhou, I think that's enough. I don't let you be the core of perimeter defense just to risk your life."
Zhou Si smiled at him: "It's okay, coach, I still have some physical strength."
As he spoke, Zhou Si pointed to his forehead. There was no sweat at all there...
Assistant coach Campbell looked at Zhou Si, then looked at the scoreboard and the opposite coach's face that was about to turn black and couldn't help but feel distressed in his heart!
Yes, it seems we have another mortal enemy.
The other teammates of the Skywalkers were snickering there, never expecting that the coach would let them off the hook one day.
In the end, Lester stepped forward and said to Zhou Si:
"We were already 60 points ahead this week...
If you continue to defend like this, the opponent will not play basketball, but will beat you..."
Only then did Zhou Si notice that the score on the scoreboard above his head was 82:22.
It seems like... I'm being a little too defensive?
Just now, I was so obsessed with "making money" that I didn't even look at the scoreboard. I really shouldn't have done that. This must change.
"Coach, I'm too tired, I want to take a rest!"
Assistant Coach Campbell then waved his hand and breathed a sigh of relief, telling Zhou Si to go and take a rest.
Then he did not forget to pay attention to the players: "Friendship first, competition second, you will play fast break later, and save more energy on the defensive end."
How can other players not understand that this is about to start giving away points?
They are good at this and don’t even need to act...
After the timeout, looking at Zhou Si sitting on the bench, the Bulldogs head coach looked much better.
If looks could kill, Zhou Si would have died millions of times in this game.
91:58.
Although they had quickly conceded points, there was not much time left, and the Bulldogs only recovered 27 points.
But the Bulldogs' players and coaches are already satisfied with the result.
33 points of bloody torture is better than 60 points of massacre, right?
Zhou Si played 24 minutes in this game, scoring only 17 points but setting a new record with 18 assists.
The most terrifying thing is Zhou Si's defense!
The data of 8 steals and 5 blocks is simply unbelievable.
In the past, when many articles mentioned defensive influence, they would say that someone's role on the defensive end cannot be reflected in the data.
But looking at Zhou Si's data, the fans fell into deep thought...
Can the defensive role really not be reflected in data?
That’s because the defense is not strong enough!
Zhou is such a pervert!
In addition to Zhou Si, Ye Ze also felt good today. In this game, he took 27 crazy shots, hit 15 goals and scored an NCAA season-high 42 points!
It can be said that he is the real executioner of this massacre!
Because the Skywalkers repeatedly defeated strong opponents in the first two games, this "rookies pecking each other" game also attracted the attention of many NBA scouts.
In the scouts' notebooks, Ye Ze's name was also circled by them.
Many scouts also added a few comments beside it.
"He feels hot in the hand, has no blind spots in his attack, and is a killer!"
Template: Ray Allen.”
Chapter completed!