You Really Are a Great Teammate

The reason he chose to wear the "Iron Wall and Bronze Barrier" badge was because he truly understood the gap between the National Team and the USA Team.

Moreover, Yao Ming and Wang Zhizhi cannot play the full game like him. Their normal playing time is between 30 and 38 minutes. If the time is too long, their competitive level will drop.

If we were to attack the United States, this time would be reduced by 3 to 5 minutes.

Therefore, he must bring a defensive skill.

After the game started, Yao Ming won the jump ball.

After Wang Zhizhi gained possession of the ball, he handed it to Li Chen.

Li Chen dribbled the ball up the court, where he was defended by Chris Paul.

Chris Paul is 1.83 meters tall with a wingspan of 1.94 meters. He is only 1.85 meters tall with shoes on.

His height made it extremely difficult for him to defend against Li Chen, a giant who was two meters tall with a 2.1-meter wingspan.

Li Chen showed no mercy to Chris Paul, immediately Pull-up Jumper from beyond the three-point line.

Swish! Li Chen effortlessly sank a three-pointer.

3 to 0.

Chris Paul is shorter than Li Chen, and his jumping ability and explosiveness are also inferior to Li Chen's, so his hands simply cannot reach the basketball in Li Chen's hands.

Upon seeing this, a chorus of boos erupted from the domestic fans who had come to watch the game.

Meanwhile, Chris Paul also looked grim; he simply couldn't defend against Li Chen, the talent gap was just too great.

Coach K on the US bench frowned, then gestured to Wade, clearly wanting Wade to guard Li Chen.

Wade nodded.

The USA Team is on offense, Chris Paul passes the ball to Anthony.

Carmelo Anthony, displaying his killer instinct, responded with a three-pointer.

3 to 3 tie.

Despite the National Team switching to Wade for defense, Li Chen continued to Pull-up Jumper, seemingly ignoring Wade.

Li Chen knew how strong the USA Team was, and he needed the USA Team to recognize his threat so they would create opportunities for their teammates.

Otherwise, apart from Yao Ming, the other players wouldn't have any good offensive opportunities.

Swish! A three-pointer right over Wade goes in again.

The score was changed again to 6-3.

As the Knicks' opponent, no one knows Li Chen's strength better than Wade; this guy is simply not someone who can be contained by one-on-one defense.

He couldn't help but glance at Coach K brows were furrowed.

However, Coach K did not give any further instructions, so Wade could only continue to defend Li Chen one-on-one.

The USA Team is on offense. James had just made some outrageous remarks in front of Li Chen. If they lose the game, he will lose face big time. Although no one heard their conversation, it would still be a very embarrassing thing.

So he proactively raised his hand to signal Chris Paul to pass the basketball to him; James's strong social skills had already established a good friendship with Chris Paul.

So Chris Paul passed the ball to James without hesitation.

Once LeBron James gets the ball, he uses his physical gifts to charge towards the basket like a heavy truck.

Wang Zhizhi simply couldn't stop James, who had already charged forward.

The National Team leads by one point, 6-5.

James's powerful dunk drew cheers from the fans.

This scene drew scorn and disdain from domestic fans. "You guys are something else! You're really doing your job as dogs perfectly!"

Next, Li Chen made another three-pointer.

9 to 5.

Li Chen's three consecutive three-pointers made Coach K frown even more.

He initially thought Li Chen was just lucky, but three consecutive three-pointers made him realize that this man's shooting was no coincidence.

He truly deserves the title of the man who single-handedly carried the entire Knicks; however, this is the international arena.

At that moment, Coach K gave instructions, ordering Chris Paul and Wade to double-team Li Chen.

On the other side, Jonas nodded repeatedly in approval of Li Chen's performance, saying that he truly deserved to be the NBA Finals MVP, as his Shooting Ability was simply too strong.

In fact, double-teaming was exactly what Li Chen wanted. Continuously Pull-up Jumper was too physically demanding, and as the old saying goes, "If you walk by the river long enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet."

His Pull-up Jumper isn't 100% defense-free, so there will always be times when he misses.

The USA Team is on offense, Wade breaks through for a layup, but Li Chen possesses an S-level [Iron Wall and Bronze Barrier]. Furthermore, Li Chen's rating was already 93 when he won his first NBA championship, and it increased by one point with each subsequent NBA championship.

His current rating is 96 points, so among all NBA teams, Kobe and O'Neal have won the most championships. O'Neal's performance has declined, so the only player with a similar rating is Kobe, but Kobe is no longer with us.

Therefore, the shooting percentage of these NBA players on the USA Team drops by 25% when they are defended by him.

In other words, theoretically, as long as his footwork is fast enough, he can defend against five opponents with one foot, but that's impossible.

So it's not so surprising that Wade missed his layup.

Wade was frustrated; he actually hated facing off against Li Chen the most.

It's really frustrating that even though this guy doesn't seem to be playing defense very seriously, he just can't seem to make the shot. It leaves him feeling frustrated and powerless.

At the same time, just as the basketball bounced high into the air, a figure leaped up and slammed the basketball back into the hoop.

This person is none other than LeBron James.

Although the USA Team was down by two points at 9-7, they managed to fight back every time.

Most importantly, Eastern China's attack was entirely led by Li Chen, while the USA Team had multiple players contributing to the offense. This proves that China's player depth is far superior to that of their opponents.

National Team attack.

After being double-teamed, Li Chen immediately changed tactics, passing the ball to Wang Shipeng was left unmarked and cutting inside.

After receiving the pass, Wang Shipeng quickly dribbled past his marker, successfully cut inside to the basket, and scored a layup.

This inside cut showcased Wang Shipeng's excellent body control and shooting accuracy.

11 to 7.

After receiving the ball, Chris Paul quickly advanced it to the frontcourt and passed it to Melo Anthony.

Anthony immediately unleashed his signature triple threat, followed by a sudden leap and a header over Zhu Fangyu.

Although Zhu Fangyu reacted immediately, but...

Swish! Carmelo Anthony accurately shot the ball into the basket.

11 to 10.

Anthony's three-pointer made Zhu Fangyu realize just how big the gap is between him and NBA players.

The National Team then launched another attack.

Li Chen made a quick breakthrough and passed the ball to Yao Ming in the low post.

Yao Ming turned halfway around, bracing himself against Howard's defense, and steadily tossed the ball towards the basket, scoring with a mid-range floater.

Swish! The basketball swished through the net, making it 13-10, and the National Team extended their lead once again.

Yao Ming's floater demonstrated his advantage in the low post and his outstanding shooting skills.

At the same time, Li Chen also noticed Yao Ming's progress, which meant that the Lakers' coaching staff was far superior to the Rockets' coaching staff.

That's true. The Rockets' coaching staff only knows how to overwork their starters and can't compare to a legendary championship head coach like Phil Jackson.

The USA Team then quickly retaliated.

Once again, James broke through the National Team's defense and made a brilliant pass to Howard.

After receiving the ball, Howard completed a spectacular alley-oop dunk in mid-air.

13 to 12.

James's brilliant pass and Howard's spectacular dunk once again showcased the excellent teamwork and strong individual abilities of the USA Team players, especially LeBron James's all-around skills.

Next, offense and defense alternated throughout the game, with both sides using their superb skills and tactical wisdom to fight for every point.

Whether it's cutting inside, layups, three-pointers, mid-range shots, or brilliant passes and dunks, these offensive methods are constantly intertwined and collided during the game.

Judging from the first quarter of the game, the match between the two teams is destined to be an intense and exciting contest.

When the first quarter ended, the two teams were tied 30-30, evenly matched.

The second quarter began with both teams rotating their lineups.

The current US team roster is: point guard Shane Battier, shooting guard Chris Bosh, small forward LeBron James, and center Brad Miller.

For the National Team, the starting lineup is: Point Guard Li Chen, Shooting Guard Sun Yue, Small Forward Zhu Fangyu, power Power Forward Yi Jianlian, and center Mo Ke.

In the second quarter, during the first half of the rotation, the performance of the National Team's substitutes exposed the team's lack of depth.

This gave the USA Team more opportunities to attack the Chinese team's defense.

Their excellent teamwork and skillful play showcased an amazing offensive attack.

When they have the ball on offense, they constantly choose to cut inside, using their excellent physical gifts and quick footwork to get past their opponents, and then score with a difficult layup or an accurate mid-range shot.

Chris Bosh, on the other hand, used his excellent three-point shooting ability to continuously launch surprise attacks from the outside.

They have a huge psychological advantage, which is why they are on fire and can hit crucial three-pointers even when facing substitutes like Yi Jianlian.

During the rotation period, the team's defensive pressure increased significantly.

The team's lack of depth was gradually exploited by opponents.

Some substitute players seemed powerless against the USA Team's strong attacks, unable to cut off the opponent's inside cutting lanes or disrupt their shots in time.

This caused their defense to lose intensity—no, it was completely devoid of intensity—thus giving the USA Team more scoring opportunities.

This scene made Li Chen sigh. If even the players known as the golden generation in China are like this, it's no wonder the next batch will be even worse.

As his thoughts raced, Li Chen knew he had to withstand the pressure and wait for Yao Ming and the others to return.

In the ensuing game, he created excellent scoring opportunities for his teammates through precise passes. Li Chen's brilliant passes left the USA Team defense helpless.

Zhu Fangyu, as a starting player, performed admirably, making several shots in a row.

However, Zhu Fangyu's good fortune didn't last long, and he soon caught James's eye.

Li Chen then passed the ball to Yi Jianlian, but the young Yi Jianlian's shooting was not very consistent.

Li Chen felt helpless; he couldn't conserve his energy any longer, so Li Chen reluctantly began to take control of the match.

At the end of the second quarter, the National Team trailed the USA Team by 2 points, 58-60.

In the third quarter, Li Chen demonstrated the strength of a key player and Finals MVP on an NBA championship team.

He scored consecutively despite being double-teamed by Chris Paul and Wade.

Li Chen quickly cut inside, using his physical advantage to break into the paint, and then powerfully scored a layup.

He possesses exceptional explosiveness and agile footwork, enabling him to quickly cut to the basket and cause trouble for defenders on offense.

Next, he showcased his impressive dunking skills.

After a quick drive to the basket, he leaped high and easily dunked the ball into the hoop.

His superhuman jumping ability and hang time allow him more time in the air to perform fancy dunks that ordinary people cannot.

Beyond the three-point line, Li Chen also demonstrated his shooting range.

He consistently and accurately shot three-pointers, contributing significant points to the team's scoring.

In addition, his mid-range shot is also extremely threatening.

He skillfully used crossovers and relentless pressure on offense, along with precise timing of his shots, to successfully hit multiple mid-range shots, putting immense pressure on the USA Team.

At the same time, Li Chen further demonstrated his superb passing skills.

He is good at observing the game situation and finding gaps in his teammates' positions through accurate passes, creating scoring opportunities.

His vision and awareness made him an indispensable part of the team.

For a time, the USA Team was put on the defensive because of Li Chen.

Everyone knows that Chris Paul plays dirty because of his height, and he is one of the NBA players who uses the most dirty tricks.

Seeing that the team was in a passive position, he showed his signature move, using various tricks to disrupt Li Chen's shooting form and timing.

For example, he used low-level tricks like pinching the soft flesh on Li Chen's waist. At first, Chris Paul successfully stopped Li Chen a few times, and he was very proud of himself.

But...

Li Chen's random S-rank Skill today is [Fake Accident]!

Chris Paul was lucky at first and didn't trigger the [extortion] skill.

But as the saying goes, if you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet.

Chris Paul was called for fouls by the referee several times afterward, but that wasn't what frustrated him the most. What frustrated him the most was how sharp the referee's eyes were.

He couldn't believe that his subtle actions could be detected, and that Li Chen could still score and get a 2+1 or 3+1 every time he fouled him. He wanted to contribute to the team, but in the end, he became the team's villain. He really couldn't accept this messed-up situation!

At this moment, Li Chen added fuel to the fire by whispering, "Chris Paul, you're such a great teammate!"

Li Chen's words dealt Chris Paul a devastating blow, leaving him somewhat frantic.

Chris Paul was called for a foul again by the referee, and this time he couldn't stand it and argued with the referee.

However, the referee, known for his strong personality, immediately issued Chris Paul a technical foul and ejected him from the game.

Li Chen felt a little sorry that Chris Paul was taken off the court; if he had stayed on, the game would have been much easier.

At the end of the third quarter, thanks to Chris Paul's outstanding performance as the sixth man, they led the USA Team by 11 points, 81-70.

In the US rest area.

Wade patted his good friend Chris Paul on the shoulder and said, "I told you, don't do anything sneaky in front of Chen, he's weird."

James added, "Yeah! I feel the same way."

Elton Brand chuckled mischievously, "So you're all that kid's nemesis!"

James "..."

Wade "..."