The players from both teams gathered at center court for the jump ball. Tures and the opposing center, Lauri, prepared to jump.
As a beastlike power forward, Tures was incredibly strong. He easily leaped up and got to the ball.
He tipped it straight to Wang Yi.
Both teams' players quickly headed toward the Kings' frontcourt.
But Wang Yi didn't go with them. Instead, he simply beckoned to Michael Joe.
Everyone was a little confused.
Wasn't Wang Yi supposed to hurry the ball up the court?
Why was he staying in the backcourt instead of going forward—and beckoning to the opposing shooting guard? What was he up to?
When Michael Joe saw this, he understood.
Wang Yi had been provoked by his earlier comments and wanted to challenge him one-on-one. So Michael Joe rubbed his hands together, excitedly striding over to face Wang Yi.
Going head-to-head with Wang Yi was exactly what he wanted.
That guy was like a black hole for attention, drawing a massive audience wherever he went.
If Michael Joe could pull off a few eye-catching plays against him, the attention would come pouring his way.
Just as Michael Joe was rubbing his hands in anticipation, an even more bewildering scene unfolded.
Wang Yi gave the ball a gentle push, tossing it straight to Michael Joe.
Michael Joe instinctively reached out and caught it. His face was a picture of confusion.
What was this supposed to mean?
The players on both teams were just as baffled.
He was just giving the ball straight to the other team right off the bat?
Did he think this was a one-on-one game?
In a one-on-one, there was no one to inbound the ball, so the defender would hold it and then toss it to the offensive player.
But this was