Now, when Wang Yi was about to jump up and posterize Wemby, Wemby didn't jump first or make any other move. He simply stood in place with both arms raised, waiting for Wang Yi.
After all, he was much taller than Wang Yi.
If Wang Yi really tried to posterize him, Wemby could block him even if he jumped later.
And whenever Wang Yi was in front of him, Wemby didn't need to rush into action. He could just wait to see what Wang Yi would do, then choose the appropriate defensive move and adapt to the situation.
Usually, when defending—especially when trying to block a shot—a player had to anticipate the opponent's move and act in advance to stop them.
But against an opponent with such a huge height advantage, Wemby didn't need to predict anything. He could just stand there and wait for Wang Yi to make his move.
After all, he was tall, with a much longer reach than Wang Yi. He had plenty of time to react after Wang Yi made his move.
That was what Popovich had told him, too.
Now, after Wang Yi took a hop step in front of Wemby, he didn't immediately jump and shoot. Instead, he gave a quick upward fake, hoping to get Wemby off his feet so he could beat him with a timing advantage and dunk.
But Wemby didn't bite. He just stood there with both arms raised.
A guard could never get back up against a towering center like that.
But Wang Yi wasn't an ordinary guard.
Seeing Wemby standing there without budging, Wang Yi faked twice in quick succession, but couldn't get him to jump.
Then he let out a roar and sprang straight up.
Wemby waited until Wang Yi jumped before following him into the