Volume One: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered!

Volume One: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered! Chapter 41: The Lone Hero

Zhang Yu shook his head in dissatisfaction from the sidelines, but still clapped to show his encouragement.

Zhang Yu shook his head in dissatisfaction from the sidelines, but still clapped to show his encouragement.

Coach, I really can't guard him!

"Your stamina... can you keep this up?"

After landing, Curry gave a forceful pump of his fist.

Swish!

But on the other end, Horford successfully posted up Engelman, wiping out Curry's points.

Curry wiped the sweat from his forehead, took Julian Becko's inbound pass, and brought the ball upcourt.

Drew couldn't be blamed. As a white big man with only average athleticism, he simply couldn't keep up with Taurian Green.

But Curry cleverly retreated toward the midline, while Mike Green cut into the paint at just the right moment, leaving Brewer caught between two choices.

On the court, Curry and Taurian Green stood at the top of the key, while the other eight players crowded near the baseline, as if the court had split into two separate worlds.

Drew couldn't be blamed. As a white big man with only average athleticism, he simply couldn't keep up with Taurian Green.

Sure, defenders left him wide open from three, he racked up technical fouls all the time, and he often had brain-dead moments late in games—but he could defend!

It was only after becoming a head coach that Zhang Yu realized how useful it was to have an all-around, elite defender and playmaker like Green on the roster.

Donovan looked surprised as he watched the court. Curry was still out there!

Next season, I'm definitely bringing Green over!

He had to win this game!

Looking at Drew, he sorely missed a certain big, muscular Black player he'd cursed out countless times before crossing over.

Boom!

Curry dribbled upcourt and blew past Taurian Green again. Donovan waved, and Brewer immediately came over to help on defense.

Facing Brewer's defense, Curry suddenly accelerated and used his speed to burst past him.

Curry dribbled steadily, watching the seconds tick away. When there were six seconds left, he made his move.

The players answered loudly. Horford and Noah exchanged a glance, seeing the fighting spirit in each other's eyes.

Although their first-half lead had vanished, with the starters back on the court, the Bulldogs had a fair chance to decide the game. That was enough.

"Your stamina... can you keep this up?"

Sure, defenders left him wide open from three, he racked up technical fouls all the time, and he often had brain-dead moments late in games—but he could defend!

"We made it to the Sweet Sixteen. I don't want to have any regrets. I want to prove those people wrong. I can play in the NCAA, and I can help my team win a championship!"

After landing, Curry gave a forceful pump of his fist.

At halftime, the atmosphere in Florida's locker room was tense. Donovan furrowed his brow as he laid out the second-half strategy, thinking back to his conversation with Zhang Yu that morning.

"It's good. We have to win this game. I know a lot of media outlets say the favorite is doomed, but we're different. We play as a team and win through tactics. How could we lose to a one-man team like Butler? Basketball is a sport for five people! Our advantage will show in the second half. Let's go!"

It was only after becoming a head coach that Zhang Yu realized how useful it was to have an all-around, elite defender and playmaker like Green on the roster.

Facing Brewer's defense, Curry suddenly accelerated and used his speed to burst past him.

Horford and Brewer hurriedly nodded to show they understood.

This game, he had to win!

If the Bulldogs had Green, they'd have far more options on both ends of the court. He wouldn't have to pin all his hopes on Curry catching fire.

After the shot went in, the Florida fans fell silent, while the Butler fans raised their arms and waved them wildly.

On the court, Curry and Taurian Green stood at the top of the key, while the other eight players crowded near the baseline, as if the court had split into two separate worlds.

Horford and Brewer hurriedly nodded to show they understood.

Donovan looked surprised as he watched the court. Curry was still out there!

Next season, I'm definitely bringing Green over!

Curry wiped the sweat from his forehead, took Julian Becko's inbound pass, and brought the ball upcourt.

At halftime, the atmosphere in Florida's locker room was tense. Donovan furrowed his brow as he laid out the second-half strategy.

Curry frequently crossed the ball in front of himself, shifting Taurian Green's balance back and forth. Then he suddenly pulled the ball to the left and paused. Taurian Green reflexively leaned to one side.

Donovan looked surprised as he watched the court. Curry was still out there!

Next season, I'm definitely bringing Green over!

At halftime, Florida's locker room was tense. Donovan furrowed his brow as he laid out the second-half strategy.

"Ronan, are you really going to let Stephen play the whole game? His stamina isn't great." Stevens sounded worried.

"Ronan, are you really going to let Stephen play the whole game? His stamina isn't great." Stevens sounded worried.

Zhang Yu steeled himself, then turned his attention back to the court.

The fifteen-minute halftime break passed quickly, and the game resumed.

When both teams' starters had returned to the court, five minutes of the second half had already passed.

That was their basketball philosophy, after all. Otherwise, the four of them wouldn't have stayed at Florida for another year.

Zhang Yu watched the other team gradually close the gap and actually felt relieved.

The game soon reached the final moments of the first half, and the Bulldogs had the last possession.

"Boss, let me play the whole game, then."

Zhang Yu steeled himself, then turned his attention back to the court.

Florida's lineup was Brewer, Humphrey, Horford, Richard, and Powell.

Boom!

The only thing was, he couldn't blame Drew. As a white big man with only average athleticism, he simply couldn't keep up with Taurian Green.

"I'll definitely bring Green over next season!"

If the Bulldogs had Green, they'd have far more options on both ends of the court. He wouldn't have to pin all his hopes on Curry catching fire.

But now, all he could do was watch Florida's players have their way on offense.

But now, all he could do was watch Florida's players have their way on offense.

Zhang Yu sighed at the sight. He knew this scene all too well!

"Ronan, are you really going to let Stephen play the whole game? His stamina isn't great." Stevens sounded worried.

Boom!

All he had to do was replace the two Currys with Green, and it would look like that iconic image of Draymond practicing threes during a game.

Taurian Green's block came too late. He could only turn and watch the ball sail through the air, while the red light on the shot clock flashed beneath it.

When both teams' starters had returned to the court, five minutes of the second half had already passed.

"Ronan, are you really going to let Stephen play the whole game? His stamina isn't great." Stevens sounded worried.

"Ronan, are you really going to let Stephen play the whole game? His stamina isn't great." Stevens sounded worried.

Zhang Yu steeled himself, then turned his attention back to the court.

Next season, I'm definitely bringing Green over!

The fifteen-minute halftime break passed quickly, and the game resumed.

When both teams' starters had returned to the court, five minutes of the second half had already passed.

That was their basketball philosophy, after all. Otherwise, the four of them wouldn't have stayed at Florida for another year.

The Bulldogs had made it through the toughest stretch thanks to Curry.

The game soon reached the final moments of the first half, and the Bulldogs had the last possession.

Curry dribbled upcourt and blew past Taurian Green again. Donovan waved, and Brewer immediately came over to help on defense.

Although their first-half lead had vanished, with the starters back on the court, the Bulldogs had a fair chance to decide the game. That was enough.

Curry frequently crossed the ball in front of himself, shifting Taurian Green's balance back and forth. Then he suddenly pulled the ball to the left and paused. Taurian Green reflexively leaned to one side.

Zhang Yu steeled himself, then turned his attention back to the court.

But the Bulldogs had made it through the toughest stretch thanks to Curry.

"Your stamina... can you keep this up?"

Florida's lineup was Brewer, Humphrey, Horford, Richard, and Powell.

Boom!

All he had to do was replace the two Currys with Green, and it would look like that iconic image of Draymond practicing threes during a game.

Curry dribbled upcourt and blew past Taurian Green again. Donovan waved, and Brewer immediately came over to help on defense.

Curry slowly moved to the top of the key when he saw Brewer hadn't come over.

Florida's lineup was Brewer, Humphrey, Horford, Richard, and Powell.

At halftime, Florida's locker room was tense. Donovan furrowed his brow as he laid out the second-half strategy.

At halftime, Florida's locker room was tense. Donovan furrowed his brow as he laid out the second-half strategy.

"Ronan, are you really going to let Stephen play the whole game? His stamina isn't great." Stevens sounded worried.

Zhang Yu sighed at the sight. He knew this scene all too well!

Boom!

All he had to do was replace the two Currys with Green, and it would look like that iconic image of Draymond practicing threes during a game.

Zhang Yu sighed at the sight. He knew this scene all too well!

He hesitated, but in the end followed Mike Green. Curry could take on Taurian Green one-on-one for the final possession, but he couldn't let Mike Green get an easy layup.

"Stephen, our offense has a hard time matching their intensity, especially when you're off the court."

At halftime, Florida's locker room was tense. Donovan furrowed his brow as he laid out the second-half strategy.

At halftime, Florida's locker room was tense. Donovan furrowed his brow as he laid out the second-half strategy.

"Stephen, our offense has a hard time matching their intensity, especially when you're off the court."

The fifteen-minute halftime break passed quickly, and the game resumed.

The fifteen-minute halftime break passed quickly, and the game resumed.

After the shot went in, the Florida fans fell silent, while the Butler fans raised their arms and waved them wildly.

If the Bulldogs had Green, they'd have far more options on both ends of the court. He wouldn't have to pin all his hopes on Curry catching fire.

"Corey, you'll take Curry on defense in the second half. Remember, don't let him shoot threes! Give him room on one side to drive. Al, move up. You can leave Campbell open if you have to, then help out when Curry drives in. Got it?"

"Corey, you'll take Curry on defense in the second half. Remember, don't let him shoot threes! Give him room on one side to drive. Al, move up. You can leave Campbell open if you have to, then help out when Curry drives in. Got it?"

Drew couldn't be blamed. As a white big man with only average athleticism, he simply couldn't keep up with Taurian Green.

Curry slowly moved to the top of the key when he saw Brewer hadn't come over.

On the court, Curry and Taurian Green stood at the top of the key, while the other eight players crowded near the baseline, as if the court had split into two separate worlds.

Florida's lineup was Brewer, Humphrey, Horford, Richard, and Powell.

Although their first-half lead had vanished, with the starters back on the court, the Bulldogs had a fair chance to decide the game. That was enough.

Coach, I really can't guard him!

But Brewer reacted quickly, staying close to Curry, just a step behind.

Donovan nodded with satisfaction.

The fifteen-minute halftime break passed quickly, and the game resumed.

The fifteen-minute halftime break passed quickly, and the game resumed.

After the shot went in, the Florida fans fell silent, while the Butler fans raised their arms and waved them wildly.

If the Bulldogs had Green, they'd have far more options on both ends of the court. He wouldn't have to pin all his hopes on Curry catching fire.

"Ronan, are you really going to let Stephen play the whole game? His stamina isn't great." Stevens sounded worried.

Donovan looked surprised as he watched the court. Curry was still out there!

38–31. The Bulldogs had extended their lead to seven points.

Florida's lineup was Brewer, Humphrey, Horford, Richard, and Powell.

Although their first-half lead had vanished, with the starters back on the court, the Bulldogs had a fair chance to decide the game. That was enough.

But on the other end, Horford successfully posted up Engelman, wiping out Curry's points.

The game soon reached the final moments of the first half, and the Bulldogs had the last possession.

That was their basketball philosophy, after all. Otherwise, the four of them wouldn't have stayed at Florida for another year.

Curry braced his hands on his knees and panted heavily, but his gaze remained full of fighting spirit.

The game soon reached the final moments of the first half, and the Bulldogs had the last possession.

"Corey, you'll take Curry on defense in the second half. Remember, don't let him shoot threes! Give him room on one side to drive. Al, move up. You can leave Campbell open if you have to, then help out when Curry drives in. Got it?"

Curry frequently crossed the ball in front of himself, shifting Taurian Green's balance back and forth. Then he suddenly pulled the ball to the left and paused. Taurian Green reflexively leaned to one side.

Zhang Yu sighed at the sight. He knew this scene all too well!

But Brewer reacted quickly, staying close to Curry, just a step behind.

Donovan nodded with satisfaction.

When both teams' starters had returned to the court, five minutes of the second half had already passed.

They believed that as long as the four of them stayed together, Florida would be unbeatable!

If the Bulldogs had Green, they'd have far more options on both ends of the court. He wouldn't have to pin all his hopes on Curry catching fire.

"Stephen, our offense has a hard time matching their intensity, especially when you're off the court."

Zhang Yu watched the other team gradually close the gap and actually felt relieved.

The fifteen-minute halftime break passed quickly, and the game resumed.

The fifteen-minute halftime break passed quickly, and the game resumed.

Curry dribbled upcourt and blew past Taurian Green again. Donovan waved, and Brewer immediately came over to help on defense.

Curry slowly moved to the top of the key when he saw Brewer hadn't come over.

Although Curry fought to keep them in it, Florida managed to catch up, trailing the Bulldogs by just one point, 48–49.

Curry dribbled upcourt and blew past Taurian Green again. Donovan waved, and Brewer immediately came over to help on defense.

He hesitated, but in the end followed Mike Green. Curry could take on Taurian Green one-on-one for the final possession, but he couldn't let Mike Green get an easy layup.

Both teams had put two substitutes on the floor. The other starters had all gotten some rest in the first half, but Curry had played all twenty minutes and was still out there.

Curry frequently crossed the ball in front of himself, shifting Taurian Green's balance back and forth. Then he suddenly pulled the ball to the left and paused. Taurian Green reflexively leaned to one side.

A few minutes into the second half, Curry became a lone hero, taking on an entire team by himself.

"Stephen, our offense has a hard time matching their intensity, especially when you're off the court."

Zhang Yu watched the other team gradually close the gap and actually felt relieved.

Next season, I'm definitely bringing Green over!

Sure, defenders left him wide open from three, he racked up technical fouls all the time, and he often had brain-dead moments late in games—but he could defend!

Curry drove upcourt and blew past Taurian Green again. Donovan waved, and Brewer immediately came over to help on defense.

Curry slowly moved to the top of the key when he saw Brewer hadn't come over.

Donovan nodded with satisfaction.

When both teams' starters had returned to the court, five minutes of the second half had already passed.

"Your stamina... can you keep this up?"

Florida's lineup was Brewer, Humphrey, Horford, Richard, and Powell.

Boom!

All he had to do was replace the two Currys with Green, and it would look like that iconic image of Draymond practicing threes during a game.

Curry slowly moved to the top of the key when he saw Brewer hadn't come over.

Zhang Yu watched the other team gradually close the gap and actually felt relieved.

The Bulldogs had made it through the toughest stretch thanks to Curry.

Donovan looked surprised as he watched the court. Curry was still out there!

38–31. The Bulldogs had extended their lead to seven points.

At halftime, Florida's locker room was tense. Donovan furrowed his brow as he laid out the second-half strategy, thinking back to his conversation with Zhang Yu that morning.

Curry slowly moved to the top of the key when he saw Brewer hadn't come over.

He was putting in tremendous effort to hit a three, but on the other end, Horford was dominating under the basket, easily overpowering Campbell or Engelman to score.

Although their first-half lead had vanished, with the starters back on the court, the Bulldogs had a fair chance to decide the game. That was enough.

Coach, I really can't guard him!

But Brewer reacted quickly, staying close to Curry, just a step behind.

Taurian Green spread his hands and looked at Donovan helplessly.