Anthony the Reborn

Chapter 44 The beginning of fate

"LeBron, you will soon face Melo and his Nuggets. Both are rookies in the 03 class, and you are playing in the same position. What are your expectations for the game?"

In the interview before the game, the Denver reporter asked James with a smile.

"Melo, he's a very good scorer, you know, he can drive, he can shoot the jumper, he can shoot the [-], he can score in a lot of other ways, anyway, it's going to be a lot of pressure on the guy who defends him. players." James replied slightly official.

"So do you think you can restrain him?" the reporter asked.

"Restriction? I think I can, you know, I can do a lot of things for the team to win, if the team needs it, I will put all my energy into defending Melo, um, I think I can do it," James said emphatically.

"LeBron, you are full of morale, so what do you think about winning or losing this game?" The reporter continued to ask.

"The game, you know, I heard that Melo and his Nuggets are now experiencing a downturn. This is good news for us. I will do my best to help the team win." James said Said.

"Then look forward to your next exciting matchup, and thank LeBron for accepting our interview."

"Well, it's okay, you're welcome." After James finished speaking, he returned to pre-match training.

November 2003, 11, for most people, it was just a very ordinary day. If you have to say it, the American Christmas is approaching, and some people have already started to prepare Christmas gifts.

But this day is an unusual day for Anthony and James.

Today, the two talented small forwards of the 03 generation, James and Anthony, are about to usher in their fateful first game in Denver.

In training before the game, the Nuggets players were told two earthquake-level news.

The first one is related to the coach. Coach Bzdelik has temporarily left the team due to personal reasons. This game will be coached by assistant coach Michael Cooper.

The second is related to the players. Walsh Leonard was temporarily investigated by the police last night because he was found carrying a gun in the car and was unable to attend the game against the Cavaliers.

When the contemporary coach Cooper announced these two news in the training class, the Nuggets players were undoubtedly shocked, especially the so-called personal reasons of coach Bzdelik. The record comes to blame.

The most gratifying person here is Anthony. He received a call from D'Antoni last night, who told him that Vandeweghe had communicated with him about the assistant coach, and that he would enter Denver as soon as the time was right.

Now it’s double happiness. Anthony didn’t expect that Leonard would dare to commit suicide. You must know that drugs are also banned in the United States. Leonard is completely self-destructing the Great Wall. Originally, he wanted this game Continue to play dead, but in this case, the duel between him and James will be staged in advance.

"Let me change the fate of this couple!"

As the DJ yelled at the scene, Anthony squeezed his fists and thought to himself, and then rushed out of the player channel.

More than 2 fans at the scene welcomed Anthony's debut with their loudest cheers. As the future star of the Nuggets, although Anthony did not perform very well in his home debut, the fans still believed in the absolute The super scorer who killed the defending champion will eventually recover one day.

Therefore, the moment Anthony appeared on the stage, they were not stingy and cheered unreservedly.

Anthony and his teammates clapped their hands one by one, enjoying the cheers of the fans at the scene. He will completely release himself tonight, and he will blow up the opposing James.

Only in this way can the league realize that Anthony is the future No.1 of the league, and he is more qualified to enjoy the championship treatment than James!

Before the start of the game, James walked to the sidelines, picked up the chalk and threw it high into the sky. This action has not stopped since he used it in the first game.

Magnesium powder was originally used to prevent players from sweating and sliding the ball, but James invented throwing magnesium powder. No one knows what his purpose is, but.

"Hush!..."

Unsurprisingly, the entire Pepsi Center was booed loudly. For the new No. [-] pick, the fans obviously did not like this arrogant opening method.

"beep!"

The referee blew the whistle to start the game.

Camby and Ilgauskas jumped the ball in the midfield. After all, Camby was half a head shorter than Ilgauskas. The latter easily transferred the ball to the Cavaliers players.

The Cavaliers have followed their starting lineup since the start of the game. The inside line is dominated by "Big Z" Ilgauskas and Carlos Boozer. The small forward position is naturally "Little Emperor" LeBron James. It was played by the team's boss Ricky Davis and three-point shooter Dajuan Wagner last season.

The Nuggets replaced Leonard with Barry, and the other positions have not changed compared with the previous lineup.

The Cavaliers control the ball with Ricky Davis. This peak point guard averaged 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game last season, although his data in these few games has plummeted since James arrived. trend, but his strength is still beyond doubt.

After he advanced to the frontcourt, he quickly called his teammates to run. Facing Miller's defense, he used a pick-and-roll from Wagner to successfully reach the basket, and quickly jumped up before Nene's supplementary defense came up.

After a short hysteresis stay.

"boom!"

With a muffled sound, Davis dunked the ball into the basket with one hand.

As a well-known dunker, his speed and judgment are at the upper-middle level of the NBA average.

After the dunk, Davis looked extremely excited, beating his chest with both hands and roaring excitedly.

Anthony looked at Davis' excited expression, and his memory slowly came to mind.

Ricky Davis is a well-known dunker. Although he can't compare with Carter, compared with ordinary players, his dunk level is already at the top level.

For him, Anthony still has some impressions. This person has staged the most classic amazing move of smashing his own basket to make a triple-double in the NBA, and even asked James to help him lift his shoes.

It can be said that although Davis is a capable player, he is also a selfish player who is arrogant and arrogant and likes the main force of personal heroes.

Thinking of this, Anthony's confidence in winning the game has increased a lot.

The commentators for the game in the factory are Charles Barkley, the "famous mouth" who explained Anthony's game in the preseason, and his partner Kenny Smith.

After Davis dunked the ball into the basket, Barkley couldn't wait to express his excitement with his exaggerated expression.

"Bang! Davis-style dunk, I don't know if the Nuggets' basket can withstand the devastation again and again tonight!"

"Davis looked very excited tonight. His expression after the dunk showed that he was obviously prepared." Smith echoed.

"It seems that Ricky is going to steal the show. Everyone knows that tonight will be the pinnacle of the 03 talent, Melo and LeBron. This first ball is very metaphorical!" Barkley slightly Said cryptically.

"Speaking of which, Charles, do you still remember the preseason game when we commented on Melo? Melo was one rebound short of a super triple-double, and even put on a dead button. "While Smith explained, he also took the opportunity to resonate with the fans at the scene.

"I remember, of course I remember, Melo was completely unstoppable at the time, completely beating the entire Suns team to the ground by himself." Barkley said with a laugh.

"Buddhas block and kill Buddhas, gods block and kill gods." Smith showed off his Chinese commentary level at the right time.

"Haha~" Barkley has partnered with Smith for so long, so he naturally knows what he means.

The emotions of the fans at the scene were also mobilized by the two commentators. As the Nuggets attacked and handed the ball to Anthony at the free throw line, a climax came, and the cheers filled the arena.

The moment Anthony landed on the free throw line, all the Nuggets starters including Miller knew that the Melo they were familiar with was back, so they consciously pulled away the first ball, leaving enough space The space allows Anthony to single.

The one defending Anthony is naturally the "little emperor" James.

"Hey Melo, I won't lose a second time."

As soon as Anthony held the ball, James put up a defensive position and said without hesitation.The fact that Anthony killed him in the Challenger League, the moment Anthony was on the matchup, appeared in his mind without any accidents, and now is the time for his revenge.

"I'll let you lose." Anthony replied lightly, and then began to dribble.

For James, whether it is in reality or in the game, Anthony is already familiar with it at the moment and cannot be more familiar. Although James is far from his peak now, the defensive ability brought by super physical fitness is still the best. .

With a strong body like a center forward, the speed like a guard, and a coordinated body like a forward, strictly speaking, James' defense does not have any shortcomings.

However, Anthony is not afraid. Only by defeating a strong opponent can he become strong, and he knows this very well.

A cross step, followed immediately by a super large dribble, James' defensive position was unmoved.

Anthony then slapped James, turned around in motion, then half-turned, under the crotch, accelerated to the right, stopped suddenly, and then left.

After a series of movements, James clung to him like a candy, completely unmoved.

James' defense is completely different from Bowen's. He relies on his pure body, and he can pick up his weaknesses against Bowen. Improved a lot.

"It's really troublesome."

After a while of trying, Anthony also knew that James' defense could never be broken through by talking about it.

"Hey, Melo, is that all you can do?" James suddenly challenged.

Anthony's face sank when he heard this.

(End of this chapter)