Chapter 20 Leonard + Wang Yan? Advancing with flying colors, dunking in the crotch in the semifinals!
What does it mean that talent determines victory?

Wang Yan’s matchup with Leonard is the most intuitive experience.

In the past, Leonard could rely on his excellent wingspan and deathly coils to make it difficult for the opponent's scoring spearheads to move.

But facing Wang Yan, Leonard could only watch the ball and sigh.

and.

Leonard's weak offensive ability was also under Wang Yan's one-on-one close defense.

Exposed.

The reason why San Diego University is called a dark horse team is because their offensive ability is not top-notch.

The team's leader Leonard is known for his defense, but his offensive ability is slightly lacking.

In the first few games, Leonard was in great form, and the team relied on defense to frequently make offensive speed transitions, which covered up their weak positional offensive capabilities.

And today, their weaknesses are clearly exposed.

at the same time.

In the VIP room of Quick Loans Center, Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry shook his head as he watched Wang Yan score 28 points at the end of the first half.

"It turns out that even when facing tough defense, Wang Yan can still maintain a terrifying hit rate."

During the game, Leonard appeared in the correct defensive position again and again.

But Wang Yan was able to use his more exaggerated talents to break through the defense every time.

While leading the team to a 14-point lead at halftime, he also scored 28 points.

"But I think Kawhi Leonard has great potential as well."

"Wang Yan's body is specifically designed to counter Kawhi. I think Kawhi can still become DPOY."

Chris Grant also has great admiration for Leonard.

"impossible."

Danny Ferry was categorical: "In other eras, he might have been DPOY."

"But he was drafted in the same year as Wang Yan, which meant he couldn't be DPOY."

"Because Wang Yan's defense must be better than his!"

This is true.

Leonard and Wang Yan are likely to become rivals in the history of DPOY.

But it is undeniable.

Leonard is also worth a high draft pick.

"I think the combination of Kawhi and Wang Yan will have a good effect."

This combination is not really a fantasy.

This year, the Cavaliers are just the favorite for the No. 1 pick.

He also holds a lot of draft picks.

They could have multiple selections in this year's draft.

Leonard and Wang Yan are both their potential possibilities.

. . . .

Marquette University put on a superb defensive performance at the Quicken Loans Arena.

San Diego State University was limited to just 48 points in the game.

76:48
Marquette still defeated San Diego by 28 points and successfully advanced to the final eight.

Wang Yan's performance is still eye-catching.

Despite high pressure defense throughout the game, he still scored 48 points and 18 rebounds.

In what was supposed to be the last season of his college career, the team lost by 28 points and missed the finals.

People think so.

No matter what you say, Leonard can't help but show some regret.

But the camera was focused on Leonard's face.

Leonard remained calm.

It's still very peaceful.

This shocked everyone present, including the general manager of the Cavaliers.

Such people.

Either you have no desires or you have nothing.

Otherwise, you can achieve great things!
. . . .

"Wang, congratulations on making it to the finals of the Northeast Division."

"Interestingly, your opponent is Connecticut."

"You beat them by 68 points in three games in the Big East."

“May I ask if this gives you a huge psychological advantage for the next game?”

Like the reporters say.

Earlier today, as the University of Connecticut defeated the Kentucky Wildcats.

They advanced to the Northeast Division finals ahead of schedule.

And with Marquette's win, the two teams met again in the March Madness Final Four.

“This has nothing to do with Connecticut.”

Facing the interview, Wang Yan remained calm and said: "No matter who we play against, we have a psychological advantage."

No matter who you beat, you have an absolute psychological advantage.

Wang Yan's domineering interview remarks.

It immediately became a hot topic.

Of course, no one expected Marquette to lose to Connecticut in the Final Four.

After all, the three matches between the two teams have proved it.

Connecticut really can't beat Marquette.

Marquette's advancement to the semifinals is as reassuring as tucking your long johns into your socks.

So much so that any topic discussed on the entire Internet is no longer about winning or losing.

But how many points can Connecticut score against Marquette’s defense?

And, can Connecticut get within 15 points?
Even before the game.

Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun also said nothing about the outcome of the game.

"children!"

"Play to our strengths. I don't want you to leave any regrets on the court!"

"Go for it! As long as you give it your all, there will be no losers in the competition!"

Jim Calhoun understood that, too.

Instilling too much tactical thinking into the players at this time will only increase their pressure.

And even if too many tactics are discussed.

I can't beat Marquette!

so.

Leave no regrets and try your best.

As for everything else.

nothing else!

From the first second of the game, Marquette University had the situation firmly under control.

There was no hope for Connecticut to fight back.

It was just like Xiangxiu playing with Li Daguo, easily controlling him.

In the end, Marquette University maintained its winning streak until the last second at the Atlanta Hawks' home stadium.

99:75, Marquette defeated Connecticut four times this season.

Also successfully made it to the final 4 of March Madness!
It is worth mentioning that.

The semi-final finish tied the best record in Marquette Golden Eagles history.

Prior to this, the best record in Marquette Golden Eagles history dates back to 2003.

At that time, Dwyane Wade led the Marquette Golden Eagles to the semi-finals.

In the semi-finals, Wade scored a triple-double of 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

It also made Wade completely famous.

And 8 years later.

Wang Yan scored a triple-double of 49 points, 21 rebounds and 12 blocks.

It seems like a dream collaboration with Wade!

"Wang Yan's performance tonight reminded me of The Flash in 03."

After the game, the ESPN commentator on the scene was quite emotional: "Same semi-final battlefield, same triple-double performance!"

"Unfortunately, the 03 Final Four was the end of Marquette's career, as the Marquette Golden Eagles did not advance to the finals."

“But this year I have every reason to believe that the hot-tempered Golden Eagle team will make it to the finals under the leadership of Wang Yan!”

There is no way, Marquette and Wang Yan are in such hot form.

Throughout March Madness, we averaged more than 20 points per game against our opponents!
This is unprecedented dominance!

"Wang, breaking the best record in team history is just around the corner. Will you take this as your goal?"

After the game, Wang Yan was also asked about the best record in team history.

"NO!"

However, to the commentator's surprise, Wang Yan's answer was a negative.

"No one on our team has ever set a goal to break the best record in team history."

“Cutting off the net is our ultimate goal!”

In the NCAA, there is a rule.

Every team that wins the championship will cut off the basketball net from the finals as a souvenir.

Wang Yan made cutting the nets the goal of the entire team.

This means that Marquette has only one goal.

win the championship!

Three days later, all the competitions in major regions came to an end.

The teams that advanced to the semi-finals also stood out.

Northeast Division: Marquette Golden Eagles.

Northwest Division: Duke Blue Devils. Southwest Division: Arizona Wildcats.

Southeast Division: BYU Cougars.

It is worth mentioning that among the four major divisions, the first three are the top seeded teams in the division.

Only Brigham Young University in the Southeast Division is a dark horse.

The reason why BYU was able to advance to the Final Four is very simple.

Fredette, the lonely god.

It was a crazy March.

In the semi-finals, he scored 39 points on his own.

Led the team to defeat Washington State University led by Klay Thompson.

Wang Yan also knows Fredette's players very well.

His shooting ability is also top-notch in the NBA.

He is only 1 meters tall, with neither speed nor jumping ability, but he was still selected as the 88th pick in the first round, which shows how terrifying his skills and shooting are.

However, Wang Yan could not appreciate Fredette's precise shooting skills.

Because of Wang Yan’s opponent in the semi-finals.

It’s Arizona, led by Derrick Williams.

However, Derrick Williams is also an opponent that cannot be underestimated.

In the 2011 draft, he was selected by the Timberwolves as the second pick.

Although his career averages of 9 points and 4 rebounds did not live up to his talent.

But he averaged 20 points and 9 rebounds per game in college.

The shooting percentage reached a terrifying 59%.

Despite his short height, he can use his excellent strength to push his opponents away and shoot hook shots.

With this move, Derrick Williams can be called a little bull in the low post!

And in Wang Yan's memory, Derrick Williams defeated Duke led by Irving in March Madness.

Now at the critical moment, it was this hook shot that scored the key goal.

Now the butterfly effect is flapping its wings.

Duke and Arizona did not meet in the third round.

And a few days later.

The other semifinal match between Duke and Brigham Young started first.

Under targeted defense throughout the game.

The magic of lonely uncle is no longer there.

Duke University implemented a double-team in the first second of the game against Fredette.

Under high pressure, Fredette only took 10 shots in the whole game and made only three of them.

On the other hand, the Duke Blue Devils.

Tonight everyone was a soldier and played a feast of basketball for the whole team.

Irving scored 25 points and 12 assists to consolidate his draft position again.

The Plumlee brothers also combined for 28 points and 25 rebounds.

The Duke Blue Devils advanced to the third round of the finals with a big win of 88:62.

“It doesn’t matter who the opponent is in the finals.”

After the game, Kyrie Irving said to the camera: "It doesn't matter if it's Marquette Golden Eagles or Arizona."

"There is only one outcome for this year's final battle!"

"Duke Blue Devils can defeat all enemies in the world!"

have to say.

Young Irving is indeed likable.

Not only does he have a handsome face, but he also has superb skills.

He has the sharpness that a young man should have.

It also reveals a superstar quality.

Irving's performance also gave the three NBA teams reason to believe that this guy will become a superstar in the NBA.

In the NBA, there are only two types of people who can play at a super-giant level in the highest-level competitions.

One is to have the best physical talent!
The other is to possess a combination of top-level technologies!
And Irving is clearly the latter.

At the same time, Irving possesses top-notch skills.

His speed advantage is also quite obvious!

April 4th, U.S. time

Nba semifinals, another game between Marquette Golden Eagles and Arizona.

A fierce competition will begin in the basketball mecca Madison Square Garden!
Madison Square Garden is the venue for March Madness.

It has become a signature program for Crazy Three.

Moreover, there is no home and away system in the March Madness games.

Fans of the two teams each occupied half of the arena.

only……

This arena can accommodate 2 fans, but there don't seem to be many Arizona fans.

The scene was a sea of ​​red.

Looking around, less than 30% of people are wearing white University of Arizona T-shirts.

The fact is.

New York fans really can't resist Wang Yan's flying, hiding, covering the sky and the sun, and omnipotent playing style.

There are only two traffic leaders in the NCAA right now.

Technical Irving!

The talented King Yan!
Others are only fit to carry shoes.

"My heart is pounding right now. I am so shocked right now!"

At the game, Charles Barkley, drowned in the ocean of cheers, tried hard to increase the decibels.

"I can't imagine that New York fans, who are known for being harsh, would cheer so hard for Wang Yan!"

To know.

What fans are New York.

The King of New York, Gorilla Ewing, played for the Knicks for 16 years.

He was scolded so much that he had to climb up a building in New York to masturbate.

And Wang Yan is a young man who has not played a game in New York.

He has actually received the MVP vote!
"Wang Yan's market influence is really terrifying!"

Barkley also stated: "From what I have heard, tickets for this game are not only hard to come by, but they are also being sold at prices similar to the NBA Finals."

"Let's not talk about this for now, Charles. Let's get our attention back to the game."

Kenny Smith next to him brought the topic back to the main topic.

"I think Arizona will definitely let Derrick Williams defend Wang Yan one-on-one tonight!"

"Because Derek has the best physical talent that the University of Arizona can offer."

Derrick Williams is 2 meters tall and weighs 04 kilograms.

Although he plays the No. 4 position, his height is not outstanding.

But he has great strength.

Everyone tried to challenge Wang Yan's height.

But the answer is, no one can last longer than Wang Yan.

Leonard is the best example.

So, will power become Wang Yan's breakthrough?
Derrick Williams, who is shorter and fatter, seems to have the advantage in strength.

Took the fans and explained our doubts.

Game start.

Amid the cheers of New York fans, Wang Yan easily defeated his opponent with a jump ball.

And worth mentioning.

Arizona gave up the jump ball on the spot and chose to return to defense quickly.

Marquette could only fall into position and attack.

And a scene that made the fans at the scene even more excited was instantly created.

After Wang Yan and Butler went online and played a pick-and-roll, the ball returned to Wang Yan.

Facing Derrick Williams' clapping defense, Wang Yan said nothing.

Just swing the sword and chop!

Dribbling is all about going inside and out!

"WHAT? Wang Yan directly killed Derek Williams head-on!"

Fans all over New York were also watching nervously.

The cameramen on the sidelines were also concentrating intently.

If Wang Yan relies on his strength, he can break through Derrick Williams.

Then it will mean.

Derrick Williams will not have any physical advantage!

Bang! !

It's too late, but it's soon.

The bodies of the two geniuses collided with a loud bang.

next moment.

A terrifying force swept through his body, and Derrick Williams' feet suddenly felt light.

Lie on the ground instantly!

After overcoming all difficulties, Wang Yan took off one step before the free throw line.

Switch hands and dunk in mid-air!

Madison Square Garden exploded instantly!

(End of this chapter)