Wang Yi's chase-down blocks had left an extraordinarily deep impression on people, just like James's had. In fact, Wang Yi's blocks were even more intimidating than James's.
The NBA had once compiled statistics.
Wang Yi averaged a chase-down block once every two games.
What was especially incredible was that his numbers actually improved in the Playoffs.
He averaged a chase-down block once every 1.5 games.
And when you narrowed it down to the Finals, the numbers were even more ridiculous.
He averaged almost one chase-down block per game.
That was why every player was deeply wary of Wang Yi's chase-down blocks.
For most players, when they were out in front, they wouldn't hesitate to go straight up for a layup or dunk.
They'd use their one- or two-step lead to score, and they were confident they could do it.
But when Wang Yi was chasing them, the first thing every NBA player thought about wasn't going straight up for a layup. It was either passing the ball or figuring out what kind of midair feint could help them avoid Wang Yi's chase-down block.
That was how intimidating Wang Yi's chase-down blocks were.
That was why Seth Curry didn't go for a layup. After dribbling toward the basket, he turned and dribbled toward the left baseline instead.
Wang Yi followed close behind him, step for step.
Halfway there, Seth Curry happened to see Wemby cutting toward the basket.
So instead of dribbling any farther, he made a subtle move, flicking the ball up and hooking it back over his head.
He was clearly trying to lob it toward the basket so Wemby could catch it and dunk.
But Wang Yi was a Shooting Guard with superb court vision. How could he not know what Seth Curry was planning?
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