Volume 1: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered! Chapter 19: The Court Sprite
While Terry Johnson was still bewildered, the situation on the court remained unchanged.
In the locker room, players were changing jerseys, drinking energy drinks, and chatting in small groups.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
"He will be a different kind of point guard, one who perfectly combines playing with and without the ball," Zhang Yu said.
"He will be a different kind of point guard, one who perfectly combines playing with and without the ball," Zhang Yu said.
"Fortunately, he's also good off the ball," Stevens chuckled.
"He still dislikes physical contact a bit, which is unavoidable. He can't gain much advantage in physical confrontations," Zhang Yu said.
Although he had previously played shooting guard, after transitioning to point guard, he not only felt no discomfort but thrived, often delivering exquisite passes. His turnover rate was a bit high, and he loved making behind-the-back passes.
"That's right, we're friends now! After Ben Sladon missed his mid-range shot, Curry continued the pick-and-roll with Elliot. Drew was a step slow this time, and Curry immediately took a three-pointer. To Ben Sladon's horror, the ball bounced off the rim.
However, it was these few games that allowed the teachers and students of Butler University to know about the thin, baby-faced player on the team. Not only was he cute, but his shooting was also accurate, attracting the attention of many students, especially the girls. Curry became somewhat famous at Butler University.
It wasn't just Ben Sladon; their understanding of basketball was also refreshed by Curry. But before he could breathe a sigh of relief, Drew had already closed out, leaving only Pete Campbell under the basket, where he was double-teamed by Elliot and Chris Paul, losing the rebound.
Although he had previously played shooting guard, after transitioning to point guard, he not only felt no discomfort but thrived, often delivering exquisite passes. His turnover rate was a bit high, and he loved making behind-the-back passes.
"I think the team should change its playstyle. Stephen is a sprite on the court; he shouldn't be restrained. The tactics you just arranged are simple but suit him perfectly. He should play without any restrictions to unleash his full talent," Stevens said excitedly.
After Elliot grabbed the rebound, Pete Campbell immediately closed in, and Drew quickly retreated to the paint. But Elliot firmly remembered the coach's instructions – "If you have the ball, find Stephen first!"
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
Although he had previously played shooting guard, after transitioning to point guard, he not only felt no discomfort but thrived, often delivering exquisite passes. His turnover rate was a bit high, and he loved making behind-the-back passes.
"Ronan, Stephen is incredible. I've never seen a player play like him," Stevens said, marveling as he approached Zhang Yu.
He didn't try to finish himself. Instead, he held the ball tightly and looked around. Seeing Curry waving at him, he immediately threw the ball over.
"I think the team should change its playstyle. Stephen is a sprite on the court; he shouldn't be restrained. The tactics you just arranged are simple but suit him perfectly. He should play without any restrictions to unleash his full talent," Stevens said excitedly.
That was the genuine joy of a coach witnessing a super talent.
Ben Sladon's gaze followed the basketball, and he was shocked. Curry had silently moved to the right 45-degree angle without anyone noticing.
As soon as he finished speaking, Curry crossed over, faked out Pete Campbell, and hit a three-pointer.
"Of course, since he's joined the Bulldogs, the Bulldogs should change their tactics," Zhang Yu agreed with a nod. "Coach Rickert once told me something I've always remembered: when a team adheres to team-first principles, there's only one reason – the team lacks a superstar."
Although he had previously played shooting guard, after transitioning to point guard, he not only felt no discomfort but thrived, often delivering exquisite passes. His turnover rate was a bit high, and he loved making behind-the-back passes.
However, in scrimmages, Curry repeatedly led the reserve team to a close game against the starting team, sometimes even winning, forcing his teammates to respect him.
After receiving the ball, he calmly eyed the basket and took a three-pointer. His movements were elegant and light. The ball glided through the air and bounced into the net.
"Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
That was the genuine joy of a coach witnessing a super talent.
The Bulldogs were about to undergo a seismic shift.
Starting the next day, the Bulldogs officially established Curry as the core. The team abandoned its previous team-first approach, and Curry began to handle the ball more. During practice, the players started rehearsing new tactics.
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
"Well done, Elliot!"
"Well done, Elliot!"
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
Although he had previously played shooting guard, after transitioning to point guard, he not only felt no discomfort but thrived, often delivering exquisite passes. His turnover rate was a bit high, and he loved making behind-the-back passes.
It wasn't just Ben Sladon; their understanding of basketball was also refreshed by Curry.
Curry redefined his understanding of basketball. If he had taken three-pointers as casually as that baby-faced kid, and couldn't pass without a behind-the-back pass, the coach would have chewed him out severely.
On the basketball court, ultimately, skill speaks for itself.
Curry making a three-pointer that wasn't much harder than in practice was normal. What was remarkable was that Elliot remembered his instructions and didn't recklessly shoot after grabbing the rebound but passed to Curry.
However, it was these few games that allowed the teachers and students of Butler University to know about the thin, baby-faced player on the team. Not only was he cute, but his shooting was also accurate, attracting the attention of many students, especially the girls. Curry became somewhat famous at Butler University.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
"Excellent, keep it up!" Zhang Yu shouted from the sidelines.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
"Finals? Has Stephen played in the finals? What game?" Stevens asked, confused.
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
Curry making a three-pointer that wasn't much harder than in practice was normal. What was remarkable was that Elliot remembered his instructions and didn't recklessly shoot after grabbing the rebound but passed to Curry.
Before meeting Curry, Ben Sladon felt his life was quite comfortable.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
However, it was these few games that allowed the teachers and students of Butler University to know about the thin, baby-faced player on the team. Not only was he cute, but his shooting was also accurate, attracting the attention of many students, especially the girls. Curry became somewhat famous at Butler University.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
Ben Sladon was stunned for a moment, then shook Curry's hand and smiled.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
However, in scrimmages, Curry repeatedly led the reserve team to a close game against the starting team, sometimes even winning, forcing his teammates to respect him.
After he played pick-and-roll honestly, the starting team scored from multiple points, but the score remained close because Curry kept scoring.
Later, Zhang Yu advised Stevens:
As soon as he finished speaking, Curry darted out from the inside, used Pete Campbell's screen, suddenly made a back cut, slipped into the paint, received a pass from Mike Green, and easily made a layup.
There weren't many fans for these preseason games. The school allowed students to enter for free. Fans from downtown Indianapolis didn't travel far to watch a preseason game, so each game only had a few hundred to a thousand spectators. In Curry's words, it wasn't even as many as his high school state finals.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
After he played pick-and-roll honestly, the starting team scored from multiple points, but the score remained close because Curry kept scoring.
"Hey... Stephen, you're playing really well." A voice sounded next to him, sounding a bit strange.
Under his outstanding performance, even though the starting team broke through the reserve team's defense, the two sides remained neck and neck.
He and Stevens exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
He didn't try to finish himself. Instead, he held the ball tightly and looked around. Seeing Curry waving at him, he immediately threw the ball over.
After receiving the ball, he calmly eyed the basket and took a three-pointer. His movements were elegant and light. The ball glided through the air and bounced into the net.
"Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
That was the genuine joy of a coach witnessing a super talent.
The Bulldogs were about to undergo a seismic shift.
Starting the next day, the Bulldogs officially established Curry as the core. The team abandoned its previous team-first approach, and Curry began to handle the ball more. During practice, the players started rehearsing new tactics.
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
"Well done, Elliot!"
"Well done, Elliot!"
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
He still disliked physical contact a bit, which was unavoidable. He couldn't gain much advantage in physical confrontations.
It wasn't just Ben Sladon; their understanding of basketball was also refreshed by Curry.
Curry redefined his understanding of basketball. If he had taken three-pointers as casually as that baby-faced kid, and couldn't pass without a behind-the-back pass, the coach would have chewed him out severely.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
"Excellent, keep it up!" Zhang Yu shouted from the sidelines.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
"Finals? Has Stephen played in the finals? What game?" Stevens asked, confused.
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
Curry making a three-pointer that wasn't much harder than in practice was normal. What was remarkable was that Elliot remembered his instructions and didn't recklessly shoot after grabbing the rebound but passed to Curry.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
However, it was these few games that allowed the teachers and students of Butler University to know about the thin, baby-faced player on the team. Not only was he cute, but his shooting was also accurate, attracting the attention of many students, especially the girls. Curry became somewhat famous at Butler University.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
Ben Sladon was stunned for a moment, then shook Curry's hand and smiled.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
However, in scrimmages, Curry repeatedly led the reserve team to a close game against the starting team, sometimes even winning, forcing his teammates to respect him.
After he played pick-and-roll honestly, the starting team scored from multiple points, but the score remained close because Curry kept scoring.
Later, Zhang Yu advised Stevens:
As soon as he finished speaking, Curry darted out from the inside, used Pete Campbell's screen, suddenly made a back cut, slipped into the paint, received a pass from Mike Green, and easily made a layup.
There weren't many fans for these preseason games. The school allowed students to enter for free. Fans from downtown Indianapolis didn't travel far to watch a preseason game, so each game only had a few hundred to a thousand spectators. In Curry's words, it wasn't even as many as his high school state finals.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
After he played pick-and-roll honestly, the starting team scored from multiple points, but the score remained close because Curry kept scoring.
"Hey... Stephen, you're playing really well." A voice sounded next to him, sounding a bit strange.
Under his outstanding performance, even though the starting team broke through the reserve team's defense, the two sides remained neck and neck.
He and Stevens exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
He didn't try to finish himself. Instead, he held the ball tightly and looked around. Seeing Curry waving at him, he immediately threw the ball over.
After receiving the ball, he calmly eyed the basket and took a three-pointer. His movements were elegant and light. The ball glided through the air and bounced into the net.
"Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
That was the genuine joy of a coach witnessing a super talent.
The Bulldogs were about to undergo a seismic shift.
Starting the next day, the Bulldogs officially established Curry as the core. The team abandoned its previous team-first approach, and Curry began to handle the ball more. During practice, the players started rehearsing new tactics.
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
"Well done, Elliot!"
"Well done, Elliot!"
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
He still disliked physical contact a bit, which was unavoidable. He couldn't gain much advantage in physical confrontations.
It wasn't just Ben Sladon; their understanding of basketball was also refreshed by Curry.
Curry redefined his understanding of basketball. If he had taken three-pointers as casually as that baby-faced kid, and couldn't pass without a behind-the-back pass, the coach would have chewed him out severely.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
"Excellent, keep it up!" Zhang Yu shouted from the sidelines.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
"Finals? Has Stephen played in the finals? What game?" Stevens asked, confused.
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
Curry making a three-pointer that wasn't much harder than in practice was normal. What was remarkable was that Elliot remembered his instructions and didn't recklessly shoot after grabbing the rebound but passed to Curry.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
However, it was these few games that allowed the teachers and students of Butler University to know about the thin, baby-faced player on the team. Not only was he cute, but his shooting was also accurate, attracting the attention of many students, especially the girls. Curry became somewhat famous at Butler University.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
Ben Sladon was stunned for a moment, then shook Curry's hand and smiled.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
However, in scrimmages, Curry repeatedly led the reserve team to a close game against the starting team, sometimes even winning, forcing his teammates to respect him.
After he played pick-and-roll honestly, the starting team scored from multiple points, but the score remained close because Curry kept scoring.
Later, Zhang Yu advised Stevens:
As soon as he finished speaking, Curry darted out from the inside, used Pete Campbell's screen, suddenly made a back cut, slipped into the paint, received a pass from Mike Green, and easily made a layup.
There weren't many fans for these preseason games. The school allowed students to enter for free. Fans from downtown Indianapolis didn't travel far to watch a preseason game, so each game only had a few hundred to a thousand spectators. In Curry's words, it wasn't even as many as his high school state finals.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
After he played pick-and-roll honestly, the starting team scored from multiple points, but the score remained close because Curry kept scoring.
"Hey... Stephen, you're playing really well." A voice sounded next to him, sounding a bit strange.
Under his outstanding performance, even though the starting team broke through the reserve team's defense, the two sides remained neck and neck.
He and Stevens exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
He didn't try to finish himself. Instead, he held the ball tightly and looked around. Seeing Curry waving at him, he immediately threw the ball over.
After receiving the ball, he calmly eyed the basket and took a three-pointer. His movements were elegant and light. The ball glided through the air and bounced into the net.
"Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
That was the genuine joy of a coach witnessing a super talent.
The Bulldogs were about to undergo a seismic shift.
Starting the next day, the Bulldogs officially established Curry as the core. The team abandoned its previous team-first approach, and Curry began to handle the ball more. During practice, the players started rehearsing new tactics.
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
"Well done, Elliot!"
"Well done, Elliot!"
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
He still disliked physical contact a bit, which was unavoidable. He couldn't gain much advantage in physical confrontations.
It wasn't just Ben Sladon; their understanding of basketball was also refreshed by Curry.
Curry redefined his understanding of basketball. If he had taken three-pointers as casually as that baby-faced kid, and couldn't pass without a behind-the-back pass, the coach would have chewed him out severely.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
"Excellent, keep it up!" Zhang Yu shouted from the sidelines.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
"Finals? Has Stephen played in the finals? What game?" Stevens asked, confused.
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
Curry making a three-pointer that wasn't much harder than in practice was normal. What was remarkable was that Elliot remembered his instructions and didn't recklessly shoot after grabbing the rebound but passed to Curry.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
However, it was these few games that allowed the teachers and students of Butler University to know about the thin, baby-faced player on the team. Not only was he cute, but his shooting was also accurate, attracting the attention of many students, especially the girls. Curry became somewhat famous at Butler University.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
Ben Sladon was stunned for a moment, then shook Curry's hand and smiled.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
However, in scrimmages, Curry repeatedly led the reserve team to a close game against the starting team, sometimes even winning, forcing his teammates to respect him.
After he played pick-and-roll honestly, the starting team scored from multiple points, but the score remained close because Curry kept scoring.
Later, Zhang Yu advised Stevens:
As soon as he finished speaking, Curry darted out from the inside, used Pete Campbell's screen, suddenly made a back cut, slipped into the paint, received a pass from Mike Green, and easily made a layup.
There weren't many fans for these preseason games. The school allowed students to enter for free. Fans from downtown Indianapolis didn't travel far to watch a preseason game, so each game only had a few hundred to a thousand spectators. In Curry's words, it wasn't even as many as his high school state finals.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
After he played pick-and-roll honestly, the starting team scored from multiple points, but the score remained close because Curry kept scoring.
"Hey... Stephen, you're playing really well." A voice sounded next to him, sounding a bit strange.
Under his outstanding performance, even though the starting team broke through the reserve team's defense, the two sides remained neck and neck.
He and Stevens exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
He didn't try to finish himself. Instead, he held the ball tightly and looked around. Seeing Curry waving at him, he immediately threw the ball over.
After receiving the ball, he calmly eyed the basket and took a three-pointer. His movements were elegant and light. The ball glided through the air and bounced into the net.
"Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
That was the genuine joy of a coach witnessing a super talent.
The Bulldogs were about to undergo a seismic shift.
Starting the next day, the Bulldogs officially established Curry as the core. The team abandoned its previous team-first approach, and Curry began to handle the ball more. During practice, the players started rehearsing new tactics.
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
"Well done, Elliot!"
"Well done, Elliot!"
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
He still disliked physical contact a bit, which was unavoidable. He couldn't gain much advantage in physical confrontations.
It wasn't just Ben Sladon; their understanding of basketball was also refreshed by Curry.
Curry redefined his understanding of basketball. If he had taken three-pointers as casually as that baby-faced kid, and couldn't pass without a behind-the-back pass, the coach would have chewed him out severely.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
"Excellent, keep it up!" Zhang Yu shouted from the sidelines.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
"Finals? Has Stephen played in the finals? What game?" Stevens asked, confused.
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
Curry making a three-pointer that wasn't much harder than in practice was normal. What was remarkable was that Elliot remembered his instructions and didn't recklessly shoot after grabbing the rebound but passed to Curry.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
However, it was these few games that allowed the teachers and students of Butler University to know about the thin, baby-faced player on the team. Not only was he cute, but his shooting was also accurate, attracting the attention of many students, especially the girls. Curry became somewhat famous at Butler University.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
Ben Sladon was stunned for a moment, then shook Curry's hand and smiled.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
However, in scrimmages, Curry repeatedly led the reserve team to a close game against the starting team, sometimes even winning, forcing his teammates to respect him.
After he played pick-and-roll honestly, the starting team scored from multiple points, but the score remained close because Curry kept scoring.
Later, Zhang Yu advised Stevens:
As soon as he finished speaking, Curry darted out from the inside, used Pete Campbell's screen, suddenly made a back cut, slipped into the paint, received a pass from Mike Green, and easily made a layup.
There weren't many fans for these preseason games. The school allowed students to enter for free. Fans from downtown Indianapolis didn't travel far to watch a preseason game, so each game only had a few hundred to a thousand spectators. In Curry's words, it wasn't even as many as his high school state finals.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
After he played pick-and-roll honestly, the starting team scored from multiple points, but the score remained close because Curry kept scoring.
"Hey... Stephen, you're playing really well." A voice sounded next to him, sounding a bit strange.
Under his outstanding performance, even though the starting team broke through the reserve team's defense, the two sides remained neck and neck.
He and Stevens exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
He didn't try to finish himself. Instead, he held the ball tightly and looked around. Seeing Curry waving at him, he immediately threw the ball over.
After receiving the ball, he calmly eyed the basket and took a three-pointer. His movements were elegant and light. The ball glided through the air and bounced into the net.
"Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
That was the genuine joy of a coach witnessing a super talent.
The Bulldogs were about to undergo a seismic shift.
Starting the next day, the Bulldogs officially established Curry as the core. The team abandoned its previous team-first approach, and Curry began to handle the ball more. During practice, the players started rehearsing new tactics.
Zhang Yu applauded again, "Uh, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I didn't mean to provoke you on the court. Your three-pointers are very accurate, I just felt..."
"Well done, Elliot!"
"Well done, Elliot!"
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
He frequently ran pick-and-rolls with Elliot and Chris Paul. After a screen, he would pull up for a three-pointer with a very high success rate. Occasionally, if the opposing team switched quickly enough, Curry would take on Drew or Pete Campbell one-on-one, often succeeding.
He still disliked physical contact a bit, which was unavoidable. He couldn't gain much advantage in physical confrontations.
It wasn't just Ben Sladon; their understanding of basketball was also refreshed by Curry.
Curry redefined his understanding of basketball. If he had taken three-pointers as casually as that baby-faced kid, and couldn't pass without a behind-the-back pass, the coach would have chewed him out severely.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
"Excellent, keep it up!" Zhang Yu shouted from the sidelines.
In the following few possessions, Ben Sladon no longer dared to act recklessly. The Bulldogs had always adhered to team-first principles; no one was above the team, not even the point guard. The ball couldn't always be in his hands.
"Finals? Has Stephen played in the finals? What game?" Stevens asked, confused.
Stevens had reminded him several times to play more steadily. Curry had agreed, but as soon as he got on the court, he tended to forget, eager to make high-risk passes.
Curry making a three-pointer that wasn't much harder than in practice was normal. What was remarkable was that Elliot remembered his instructions and didn't recklessly shoot after grabbing the rebound but passed to Curry.
This was his second-chance offense tactic – "Curry and His Rebounders."
However, it was these few games that allowed the teachers and students of Butler University to know about the thin, baby-faced player on the team. Not only was he cute, but his shooting was also accurate, attracting the attention of many students, especially the girls. Curry became somewhat famous at Butler University.
"This is Stephen's nature. He always has a desire to show off. Let him fully display his talent. Did you forget? You said yourself that we shouldn't restrict him, that we should let him play freely."
Ben Sladon was stunned for a moment, then shook Curry
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