I feel hot in the NBA

Chapter 4 Veterans and Novices

At the end of the first quarter, Lin Yang didn't have the opportunity to continue to play on the offensive end. Granger saw him watching closely, and it was obvious that he was playing for real.

It is really difficult for Lin Yang, who "feels hot" to disappear, to get a shot under his guard.

However, Granger's scoring efficiency is also very low. Last season's reimbursement had a great impact on his offensive rhythm. Lin Yang specially guarded his right flank, forcing him to use his unaccustomed left hand to attack, which once made the latter very uncomfortable.

4 of 1 shots and 3 points.

This is the report card that Granger handed over when facing Lin Yang's defense. Except for the three-pointer that was made against Lin Yang's strong shot, he scored all other shots.

The Mavericks also took the lead in the score.

26 to 20, the Mavericks led by 6 points to end the first quarter.

***
"Nice job!"

The players of the Mavericks left the field together. Tyson Chandler ran over, very excited, and subconsciously wanted to rub Lin Yang's head.

"do not!"

Will be bald!
Lin Yang pushed it away with his hands. He didn't want to bear the title of "Dallas Bald Bull".

"Lin, you are doing well!"

Walking off the field, Dirk Nowitzki also gave Lin Yang a thumbs up.

When Lin Yang was on the court, he happened to be off the court to take a break. He stared at Lin Yang for a long time. He has defense and shooting range, and he is also smart in playing. He is not afraid of confrontation. Anyway, he is much better than his first preseason game as a rookie.

"Lin, that three-pointer just now was really great!" Mark Cuban shouted.

"Thank you, boss!"

Lin Yang responded with a smile.

Seeing this, DeShawn Stevenson, who was sitting next to Cuban, curled his lips unconsciously, and then turned his head aside.

"Humph~"

Deshaun Stevenson secretly vowed in his heart that he must perform well when he goes on stage, and try to overshadow this guy Lin Yang!
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"Wait a minute, continue to play Lin, this time let him play the second position."

Lin Yang's performance at the end of the first quarter made Carlisle very satisfied. During the second quarter, during the rotation, Carlisle asked Caleb to inform Lin Yang to continue playing.

This time Lin Yang played in the second position.

Deshaun played with him this time, and he played at the third position.

great!
Finally I got my chance!
Deshaun Stevenson, who had been sullen for a long time, found that Carlisle let him play with Lin Yang this time, and subconsciously thought that the opportunity had come!

A chance to prove that he is better than Lin Yang-except for matchups, what better way to see the difference in player level than playing at the same time?
The Mavericks' first backup at the [-]nd and [-]rd positions is mine!
"Huh? DeShawn, what's wrong with you? Why are you so nervous?" Lin Yang looked at Stevenson who was standing next to him and waiting to play together, shaking from side to side, with a very disturbed expression on his face.

Why, will the veteran bird who has played for 10 years also be nervous?
"It's okay, it's just a preseason game!" Lin Yang encouraged.

"..." I am nervous about you mb, I am excited, excited, do you understand?

Stevenson broke down in his heart, and said in a calm tone as much as possible: "Well, I know, I'm not..."

"Let's go, it's time to play!"

There was a dead ball on the field at this time, and the referee whistled to indicate that Lin Yang and Stevenson could enter the field.

Lin Yang grabbed Stevenson who hadn't finished speaking, followed by Jason Terry and Sean Marion, who had been replaced, high-fiving, and walked onto the court.

How did he become the leader!

It was hard for Stevenson to follow.

I have been playing for 10 years, do I still need you to teach me?

"Deshaun, I just observed off the court for a long time. The Pacers like to pick and roll between the second and third positions on the court. Later, I will try to stand forward as much as possible. Please stand a little forward. If they still pick and roll, we can attack in advance when the pick and roll comes!"

"Hmm..." Stevenson nodded and shook his head contradictoryly.

"Huh?" Lin Yang looked at him suspiciously.

"It's nothing, just be defensive!"

"OK!" Lin Yang gave him a thumbs up.

"..." Stevenson silently stood at the position requested by Lin Yang.

Next time I must be faster than he said.

I swear!
The two stood still, the Pacers' ball also went to the frontcourt, and the ball was given to Danny Granger.

Granger also just came on the court not long ago, but he played very comfortably before Lin Yang came on the court. He had already scored 3 goals in a row. When he saw Lin Yang coming up, he frowned slightly. He thought his good days were over, but now it seems that the person defending him has become Deshaun Stevenson.

Granger knew this guy, a swingman who had been in the league defensively for a decade.

But Granger wasn't afraid of him.

Yes, this sounds unbelievable. Compared to Deshaun Stevenson, who has played in the league for 10 years, Granger is more unwilling to face the rookie Lin Yang who just entered the league and this is only the first game of his entire career.

That guy seemed to see through all his attacks, this was Granger's biggest feeling after facing Lin Yang.

Fortunately, this time, he was switched to the second position.

Stevenson also guarded Granger's right. He also knew that Granger liked to go on the right, but Granger directly broke through from the left, forcing him to go around to the left to intercept. But at this time, Granger simply changed his direction forward and returned to the right. He used his right hand to control the ball more often.

"Come on, I believe you can guard against me!"

Granger walked past DeShawn, throwing a half-baked trash talk.

hateful!

Stevenson didn't fight back. In the matchups in the past few seasons, he was always deceived by Granger like this, and this time he was deceived like this again. He really didn't have the face to respond.

Sometimes it's one thing to know an opponent's weakness, but another to be able to target it!This is why Danny Granger is not afraid of Stevenson, because he knows that Stevenson can't guard him.

"I believe he can too!"

Lin Yang was right next to Deshaun, and also heard Granger's trash talking. Seeing that Deshaun didn't speak, he replied instead. Granger's originally happy expression immediately froze, and he silently returned to defense. Maybe he felt that this was too embarrassing, so he gritted his teeth and gritted his teeth: "It's better!"

He, is this, standing up for me?

Shame!
Stevenson was not moved, but wanted to cry a little. He has also been a veteran in the league for 10 years, and now he needs a rookie to stand in for him.

It's been a waste of time for so many years!
"Snapped!"

Stevenson had mixed feelings in his heart, but he was slapped on the back, it hurt...

Looking back, it was Lin Yang who was smiling.

"Why are you so dazed? You don't have to blame yourself, the opponent is an All-Star, so it's normal not to be able to guard against it!"

Stevenson: ...

Do I comfort you a rookie?
(End of this chapter)