The truth was, once you entered the NBA, people wouldn't treat you like a disabled person. They'd target every weakness you had, just as they would with any other player, and exploit it to the fullest.
That was exactly what Team America was doing to Zhang Jiacheng.
After Zhang Jiacheng crossed half court, Aleksandar immediately dropped back to defend him.
Zhang Jiacheng knew that if either Zhang Yu or Wang Yi could come over to help him, things would be much easier.
But if a point guard needed a teammate to bail him out in a one-on-one situation, then he wasn't a qualified point guard.
Besides, Wang Yi and Zhang Yu were two crucial players if China Team hoped to beat Team America.
If they had to expend so much energy right from the start, they would inevitably run out of steam by the fourth quarter.
So Zhang Jiacheng wanted to try taking on Aleksandar himself.
Of course, he wasn't going to force his way through. Instead, he pointed at Aleksandar's feet, signaling for Yang Hanson to come set a pick and roll.
Yang Hanson immediately moved up to the top of the key and set a screen.
Team America's strategy was to switch on every screen.
Even though Antetokounmpo and Wemby were both very tall, especially Wemby, who stood 2.24 meters tall, their lineup could still play unlimited switching defense.
Both Antetokounmpo and Wemby could rush out to the perimeter and defend guards.
After the switch, Zhang Jiacheng found himself matched up against Antetokounmpo.
Zhang Jiacheng was at a complete disadvantage in height, weight, speed, strength, and every other regard. He simply couldn't take him on.
With no other choice, he signaled for Yang Hanson to set another screen, switching the matchup back.
Then he motioned for Pang Bo