dmims Chapter 416 4 Deductions, 50 Points, Another Championship! I'm on a revolving lantern, you...
Chapter 416 4 Deductions, 50 Points, Another Championship! I'm on a revolving lantern, you...
Petit's explanation is absolutely convincing to the fans!
Who made Carter and Lin Tian the two waiting to dunk?
Then, it was Carter's turn!
This guy seemed determined to challenge the area behind the backboard tonight. He went behind the backboard again, and this time he chose to throw the ball directly over the backboard, letting it fall in front of the basket. He then suddenly accelerated from behind the backboard, jumped up again, and ducked to avoid the backboard.
Finally, he grabbed the basketball before it hit the ground, then with both hands, he lifted it up and down, making a clear folding motion before finally slamming the ball into the basket!
"boom!"
After a loud bang, Carter's move was also top-notch!
His dodges from the backboard, the timing of his catch, the range of his layup, and the power of his dunk were all flawless!
Then, after discussing it, the referees on site gave it another score of 49!
"Vince, the reason for giving you 49 points is the same as Jason's! We look forward to even better performances from you."
Then, it was Lin Tian's turn.
Jordan is back!
Lin Tian's thinking was crystal clear: If I have such a top-notch tool and I don't use it, then what will I use?
Even Lin Tian's thought was: Danzi, don't go down there, participate in every single dunk!
The thought of having the best dunker of the 80s help me, the strongest dunker of the 21st century, ascend to the throne for the second time is exhilarating!
This is the joy of face-to-face NTR!
Lin Tian felt that if Jordan passed him the ball, he could jump 3 centimeters more when he took off!
This time, Jordan stood on the side of the basket near the baseline, holding the ball above his head, while Lin Tian started sprinting from the 30-degree angle on the wing.
Just when everyone thought Lin Tian was going to do a traditional dunk with the ball, Lin Tian pulled off another amazing move!
He jumped sideways, facing Jordan!
After jumping, Lin Tian did not spread his legs apart like other spiking players. Instead, he kept his legs together and then used his waist to lift them up!
He arranged himself in mid-air to form a capital L!
Then, Lin Tian's butt flew over Jordan's head, and at the same time, Lin Tian's hand took the ball from Jordan's hand. After switching hands under Jordan's butt, Lin Tian slammed the ball into the basket again with one hand!
"boom!"
It's boiling!
The scene erupted in cheers once again!
Lin Tian pulled out a dunk that no one had ever seen or even imagined before!
A dunk where the player leaps under his buttocks!
Below the buttocks!
Is it possible to be so stingy?
How can someone be so stingy?
This shot was once again at its absolute peak in terms of difficulty, height, power, and danger!
Crazy!
The fans at the scene roared and screamed wildly, cheering for Lin Tian!
Let's shout for Lin Tianna!
Then, this time the referees didn't try to balance things out or leave any room for error.
It's unnecessary!
50 points!
Lin Tian scored his second consecutive 50 points!
Advancing to the finals!
According to the rules, Carter and Richardson will have a tiebreaker round until a winner is determined, and the winner will meet Lin Tian in the final!
Yes, this is according to the rules.
But at that moment, Lin Tian suddenly walked over to the host and took the microphone from his hand.
"I have a suggestion."
Lin Tian's words were simple and direct, and the previously incredibly excited scene instantly fell silent as everyone wanted to hear what Lin Tian had to say.
"Let's skip the tiebreaker and all three of us advance to the finals!"
"Otherwise, it's very unfair!"
"Everyone only has a limited number of creative ideas and top-tier dunks. If Jason and Vince exhaust their creativity in the tiebreaker, then my victory in the final will be unfair!"
"So, if everyone agrees, let's reset our scores to zero, have two more rounds, and then have all three of us in the final!"
Lin Tian's words undoubtedly caused another huge uproar at the scene!
Crazy! Absolutely insane!
Based on the dunking level and ability of the three players tonight, if Carter and Richardson had dunked just one more round, Lin Tian's chances of winning the championship would have increased exponentially.
After all, there are only a few top-tier dunking moves. On a night like tonight, where it's all or nothing and you're eliminated if you don't get a perfect score, every extra dunk means one less chance!
But now, Lin Tian is actually saying that he doesn't want these benefits and advantages?
There are two types of people who are capable of doing this.
A chivalrous hero, righteous and awe-inspiring, who never takes advantage of anyone!
A king who has absolute confidence and believes he will never lose.
Lin Tian, on the other hand, clearly had nothing to do with upholding righteousness and refusing to take advantage of others. In fact, this guy loved taking advantage of others the most. Therefore, there was only one reason why he made this choice—
confidence!
100% confidence!
Didn't you see that this guy still hasn't taken off his pants and jacket?
He hasn't even used his full strength yet!
"Lin! Lin! Lin! Lin!"
"Reset! Reset! Reset!"
"Three people! Three people! Three people!"
Amidst the frenzied cheers of the audience, the league was also rapidly conducting discussions, applications, and research.
Just when a group of officials were at a loss for what to do, Stern made a phone call.
"What are you hesitating for? Just say yes! Does this even need consideration or research? Just fucking agree! You idiots! This is the All-Star Game, not the playoffs!"
"The most important thing about All-Stars is having fun and excitement! Everything else can be discussed later! Say yes to Lin now! Let's start the three-person finals!"
With Stern's phone call, the matter was finally settled!
The three players' scores from the first round of two fouls are reset to zero, and the finals begin!
Before the final match began, the three players participated in a very friendly, fair, and original draw to determine who would play tonight.
Rock, paper, scissors.
In the end, Lin Tian lost his luck and was taken down by the two of them right away. He was the first to appear, Carter was the second, and Richardson was the third.
Lin Tian had no other thoughts about being the first to play. He went straight to the sidelines and helped Jordan up again.
"Didn't you practice a lot? Can't you dunk one yourself?" Jordan was getting impatient. Was this ever going to end?
After practicing so many dunks, tonight you only used two-person combinations?
"It'll be fun!" Lin Tian said with a smile, "That's what we're doing this time!"
As Lin Tian spoke, he waved to the staff below the stage, and the staff immediately brought out a ladder from the passageway!
Then Lin Tian placed the ladder under the basket and gestured for a while before Jordan stepped on it.
"What's going on? How's he going to dunk? Jordan and the ladder are so close to the basket, Jordan could have dunked right from the ladder!"
"With a ladder at this distance, how is Lin going to dunk? He'll hardly have any room or room to maneuver! My imagination is really running out; I can't think of how Lin would dunk this ball."
"This distance and height remind me of when I was a kid and couldn't dunk yet. I'd have my friend hold the ball up for me, and then I'd jump up, slam the ball down, and pull on the rim, claiming I could dunk!"
"The placement and distance of this ball are incredibly similar to my own back then!"
While the commentators were analyzing and speculating about what Lin Tian was going to do, Lin Tian began!
This time, he didn't have a long run-up; he just started from the three-point line at the top of the arc and charged towards Jordan and the basket!
Then, the mystery was solved!
Everyone present gaped in disbelief, and then almost simultaneously looked up at the big screen to see what had just happened.
Lin Tian's movements before the dunk were exactly the same as the host's description of his "first time dunking"!
He rushed straight to the basket and then jumped.
But right after jumping, Lin Tian didn't reach for the basketball or dunk; instead, he suddenly bent over.
He once again positioned himself in the shape of a capital "L"!
The difference is that the previous one was a forward-facing L, but now it's an upside-down L!
As he bent over, Lin Tian also stretched his hands out from behind him towards the sky.
Then, to everyone's astonishment, Lin Tian touched the basketball with both hands and slammed it into the hoop!
It's in!
The ball didn't have much force or sound; Lin Tian just pushed it in!
But the way that ball was pushed in was completely unexpected by everyone!
all!
No one ever imagined that Lin Tian could slam the ball in like that!
Reverse joint! A reverse joint dunk that absolutely defies common sense about human physiology!
Can a dunk really involve a joint reversal?
Lin Tian's shot was incredibly creative!
At the same time, the degree of his body contortion and the height of his jump made this shot incredibly difficult!
At least Carter and Richardson, who were standing nearby, were somewhat stunned after seeing this play.
They were certain that they couldn't score this ball on their own!
Absolutely impossible!
too crazy!
Everyone was also incredibly shocked. Why would Lin Tian know how to use such a technique?
Isn't he afraid that he might accidentally dislocate both of his arms or even suffer more serious injuries?
The danger factor of this shot is even higher than that dunk from below the buttocks!
After all, if you miss a dunk under your butt, you just fall to the ground.
But if this ball goes wrong, the consequences could be anything!
This dunk, which was incredibly difficult, creative, and dangerous, earned 50 points from the judges almost without discussion!
The third 50-point dunk!
After seeing this shot, everyone understood why Lin Tian was so confident.
It's normal to be confident when you have such a secret weapon hidden away!
After Lin Tian's shot, Carter and Richardson's next two dunks seemed rather unremarkable.
Carter has once again unleashed his signature 360-degree spin followed by a double-handed windmill!
His spike was still incredibly smooth and elegant, combining both power and grace!
The problem is, Lin Tian's shot was so amazing that Carter's shot seemed a bit too ordinary to the judges.
Even if this is Carter, even if this is Carter's signature move!
It's still a bit lacking!
49!
Another 49!
This time, it was veteran Petit who gave it a score of 9! Only someone of Petit's stature would dare to give it a score of 49 at this time!
And once again, his reasoning convinced everyone!
"Lin let you win a round, so if your dunks aren't amazing enough, just ordinary 50-point dunks, then I won't give you 10 points! You need to be at least on par with Lin's dunks to get my 10 points!"
Petit's words sparked another round of cheers from the fans!
Look at this! What does it mean to be a legend? What does it mean to be a top player in the league?
We Atlanta folks have such a big vision!
And the things he says are truly insightful!
Then, the pressure fell on Richardson.
As the initiator of this challenge, he needs a perfect dunk to prove himself.
Richardson brought out his best skills this time!
After a self-toss and dunk, catch the basketball, then in mid-air, while spinning 180 degrees, use both hands in a windmill motion to slam the ball into the basket!
Unfortunately, his problem was the same as Carter's.
After Lin Tian's crazy dunk, his dunk was too ordinary!
At any time, that would be 50 points, but tonight, Pettit only gave him 49!
Carter and Richardson, two absolutely top-tier dunkers, both scored 49 points.
What's even more outrageous is that everyone, including Richardson and Carter, felt that the score was justified and completely acceptable to them!
Lin Tian's shot just now was worth one point more than theirs!
And then, it was Lin Tian again!
Everyone was looking forward to seeing what other amazing skills he could come up with, but Lin Tian first showed off Jordan!
Michael Jordan, who has appeared the most times in this year's Slam Dunk Contest, is back on stage once again.
This time, he stood near the baseline again, and watched Lin Tian accelerate at the three-point line in the corner. He calculated the distance Lin Tian ran, and then suddenly threw the ball to the side of the basket!
It's the side of the basket again!
"Snapped!"
The basketball bounced off the side of the rim and rebounded quickly, while Lin Tianren was already in the air.
He caught the basketball with one hand, and then his body and the arm holding the ball began to rotate simultaneously.
Lin Tianren spun 360 degrees in the air, and the basketball he was holding in one hand spun 360 degrees with him!
The only difference is that one rotates on its own axis, and the other revolves around the sun!
Lin Tian's one-handed windmill swing was both round and straight. Like Carter, this shot could definitely be called a compass-level windmill!
"boom!"
Then, with another loud bang, Lin Tian's powerful dunk, showcasing the full range of his body's extension and strength, hit the basket once again!
Violent yet expansive!
Elegant yet fierce!
This is the best description of Lin Tian's shot!
50 points!
Several seconds later, the five judges once again gave it a perfect score!
After getting two perfect scores, Lin Tian has already secured this year's championship!
Why did Carter and Richardson both lose 1 point?
Lin Tian has won his second dunk contest championship in his career!
More importantly, even after all four buttons were fastened, Lin Tian still hadn't taken off his jacket and pants!
He still looked like he was warming up, still had that lazy and carefree attitude, like he was just there to have some fun.
All the fans couldn't help but have the same thought.
How many tricks is this guy still holding back?
Is there really such a thing as jumping and dunking from beyond the three-point line?
Lin Tian: You're overthinking it. Unless you're a Saiyan, what kind of good person would be so stingy!
After Lin Tian secured the championship, Carter and Richardson relaxed!
Then Carter delivered his most spectacular dunk of the night.
Carter begins to accelerate at the top of the arc and starts spinning after taking off.
He spun a full circle in the air but didn't stop. Instead, he spun half a circle before slamming the ball into the basket with a back dunk!
He didn't turn to 720 degrees, but he most likely turned over 540 degrees!
Carter has once again demonstrated his physical gifts!
The referees finally gave him another 50 points on this play!
Richardson then unleashed his most powerful technique.
He slammed the basketball onto the floor from beyond the three-point line, then sprinted after it. As the ball bounced off the floor, Richardson jumped up and executed a seemingly physics-defying 360-degree inverted spin and between-the-legs dunk!
"boom!"
After a loud bang, Richardson's fourth dunk finally brought him to 50 points!
He and Carter both scored 99 points, tying for second place!
After these two near-perfect and exhilarating dunks, the champion of the final individual competition tonight has finally been officially crowned!
Lin Tian! It's Lin Tian again!
He won his third championship tonight! Just as he said before the match began: "I came here to take only three things! Championships! Championships! And more championships!"
After the results were announced, Carter was the first to rush over to congratulate Lin Tian. He hugged Lin Tian tightly and said, "That's crazy, Lin! That's crazy! I never thought you could score like that!"
"Me too!" Richardson reached out and touched hands with Lin Tian, saying, "I'm completely convinced! I accept my defeat wholeheartedly! I originally thought I could win."
"But I can't even force you to take off your training clothes."
Richardson's proudest dunk was completely defeated by Lin Tian! His mood at this moment was not as wonderful as it seemed!
Meanwhile, the star players sitting on the sidelines, such as Jordan, Kobe, and Shaq, rushed over excitedly to high-five, hug, and celebrate with Lin Tian!
The level of this year's Slam Dunk Contest is absolutely satisfying!
It was definitely one of the strongest, most intense, and highest-level events in history!
In fact, it's highly likely that only the ultimate showdown between Lin Tian and Carter in 00 can be compared to this year's!
Lin Tian, Carter, and Richardson have elevated the level and style of the dunk contest to a very high standard!
Just how high is it? Find out from the next day's report!
28 points! Lin scores a record-breaking 3-point score to narrowly win the championship!
Behind Lin's 23 consecutive baskets lies unparalleled confidence!
"A compilation of near-laughs in the first skills challenge: Lin's flawless victory sets the tone for the entire competition!"
Who is more embarrassing? Stephon Marbury, who missed two layups, or Jason Kidd, who missed eight consecutive shots?
"Perfect Performance! Lin Has Zero Turnovers in Two Rounds; Is He the Best in NBA Skills and Fundamentals?"
That concludes the news and reports regarding the 3-point contest and skills competition.
What follows is all dunk contests!
Davis sprained his ankle and may be out for a month!
Davis's dunk attempt was an airball! His performance tonight seemed to be on a completely different level!
Poor fourth place! Only 3 people participated in this year's Slam Dunk Contest!
"It would have been better if he hadn't come at all. Davis came to Atlanta and took nothing with him, plus he lost face!"
"The strongest ever? A rewatch of Lin Tian's four incredible dunks – each one perfect, each one spectacular!"
He didn't even take off his jacket! Who else in this league can force Lin Tian to take off his jacket?
Carter and Richardson are absolutely perfect! But their opponent is Lin!
Which of Lin Tian's four dunks is the most spectacular? Voting is now open!
"Scoring a perfect score again! After winning the championship with 200 points, can Lin Tian become the number one dunker?"
"Stop it! The Slam Dunk Contest has no reason to continue!"
"This contest can be shelved now; from this year onward, the dunk contest is destined to get worse every year!"
Where exactly are the limits? What other tricks does Lin have up his sleeve for dunking?
Speculating on Lin Tian's hidden secret: a free-throw line spin followed by a windmill dunk might be his ultimate move!
No need to take off your jacket! Rumors suggest the league is planning to cancel the Slam Dunk Contest!
No rivals! Lin Tian's dunks are unmatched throughout the league!
Can we find a dunker from abroad or outside the league to challenge Lin? The following players might be able to challenge Lin's dominance!
"Multi-angle, flawless replay of Lin's four dunks! Every frame could be a poster!"
"Passing the torch! It's another passing the torch! Jordan's four assists help Lin become the new Slam Dunk King!"
The most tragic story in history? Vince Carter participated in the Slam Dunk Contest twice and failed both times; he's among the top three dunkers in history but never won a dunk contest title!
Richardson openly admits he's completely convinced of his defeat! There are no excuses for losing to Linta!
The numerous reports and praises, along with the overwhelming analysis, fully demonstrate just how brilliant and perfect Lin Tian's performance was in this dunk contest!
An impeccable performance, a championship run without a single flaw!
The Slam Dunk Contest not only completely overshadowed the Three-Point Contest and Skills Challenge, but it also stole a lot of the attention from the upcoming All-Star Game!
Fortunately, when Sunday afternoon arrived and all the players began their pre-All-Star Game roundtable discussion and were interviewed by reporters, everyone finally remembered something important.
This year marks Jordan's final appearance in the All-Star Game! This is the last year of Jordan's professional career!
As a result, the attitudes of reporters, players, and fans changed immediately, and the topics they cared about also changed.
The focus shifted from Lin Tian to Jordan, and from dunks to the All-Star Game!
Before the game, many All-Star players shared their thoughts on this year's All-Star Game and their attitudes toward Jordan.
Kobe: The last time? Then I'll beat Michael to a pulp! I'll give it my all, show my best attitude, and fight Michael!
Garnett: I'm really looking forward to my last matchup with Michael in the All-Star Game! I hope we can beat the East, and I hope I can block a few of Jordan's shots.
O'Neal: I'll find a chance to have a one-on-one matchup with Michael! In the high post, I'll use his signature face-up offense to have a head-to-head duel with him!
Francis: A great legend is leaving, and I think the best way to pay tribute to him is to defeat him!
Iverson: I envy those guys in the West a bit. On a night like this, it feels more like being Michael's opponent than his teammate!
Yao Ming: When I entered the league, I almost got drafted by Jordan. When I went to try out for the Wizards, he dunked on me. It still feels like a dream when I think about it!
Carter: I chose North Carolina because of Michael! He showed me the way, and I will continue to strive to be his role model.
Lin Tian: I wish Michael a safe journey. I hope his future is free from pain and injury, war and poverty. I hope he can leave in peace. I will help take care of his old brother.
Stern: I have a special surprise for Michael, and you'll all find out at halftime! This is the last All-Star game for the greatest player in NBA history, and I will always cherish the days when Michael was in this league!
Carlisle: I still can't believe I coached Michael for a year! It's like a dream.
Jackson: I love Michael! He's the greatest player I've ever coached!
In short, players from all walks of life, coaches from the East and West All-Star teams, and the league commissioner have all expressed their opinions, and all these circumstances indicate that tonight's All-Star game will be very different!
Everyone was looking forward to this night. The game tonight was very similar to what everyone had imagined, but there were also things that no one had expected.
The most obvious thing is that the Western Conference team showed the attitude of playing in the playoffs. They went all out from the beginning of the game and attacked like crazy. Kobe did his best, fighting tooth and nail against Jordan!
The game was fast-paced and intense, and both the Eastern and Western Conference players showed great dedication to the match!
While the Western team was giving it their all, everyone on the Eastern team, including Lin Tian, was very sensible. They didn't try to steal Jordan's thunder. Whenever there was an opportunity, the basketball would almost always end up in Jordan's hands, allowing him to lead the offense!
This is the final All-Star game for the "God of Basketball," and he deserves this treatment.
All of these factors—the intense competition, Jordan's exceptionally long playing time, his massive shot attempts, and the exciting games—were anticipated by both fans and players.
Even in one offensive play in the first half, O'Neal dribbled the ball up the court himself, waved for Kobe to screen for him, faced Jordan beyond the three-point line, and then used his clumsy crossover dribble and consecutive changes of direction followed by a fadeaway jump shot to completely miss the target – a scenario that anyone could have predicted.
What no one expected was that Jordan's performance tonight was absolutely terrible!
He only made 3 of his 12 shots in the first half, a shooting percentage of just 25%!
An absolutely terrible performance!
If it weren't for the period in the second quarter when Jordan wasn't around, during which Lin Tian hit three consecutive three-pointers to keep the score close, the score would definitely not be 81-83 right now.
The Eastern team is definitely not behind by 2 points right now, but most likely by more than 15 points!
整个上半场比赛，乔丹12投3中，罚球1罚1中仅仅拿下7分！
而整个东部队得分比他高的除了7投6中，3分球3投3中罚球2罚全中拿下17分的林天之外，还有8投4中，3分球4投2中拿下10分的卡特。
In addition, McGrady scored 11 points in the first half, and Duncan scored 10 points, so the Eastern Conference team's scoring distribution in the first half was very even. Of course, this was also the result of Lin Tian's intention!
He knew, of course, that Jordan wanted the MVP award, and he also knew that Jordan wanted to give his All-Star journey a perfect ending tonight. So when Lin Tian realized that Jordan was really not in good form tonight, he didn't continue to feed Jordan the ball like crazy.
Instead, they started feeding the ball to everyone equally.
The main focus is on average!
In this way, at least if no one stands out, Jordan still has a chance to win the MVP if he can regain his form in the second half!
Of course, the most important thing for the East to win tonight's MVP is to win! With those beasts in the West playing like they're in the Finals, if the East relaxes even a little, they'll lose tonight!
This is why Lin Tian took consecutive shots in the second quarter.
If we don't act now, we'll be completely separated! If we're separated, what's the point of fighting?
You must hold on!
In the West, Garnett and Kobe are known for their lack of respect for seniority. Garnett scored 20 points in the first half, and Kobe also had 17 points. These two really showed the attitude of playing in the playoffs.
Well, Garnett doesn't count. If he had that kind of firepower in the playoffs, the Timberwolves wouldn't have been unable to get past the first round even once in eight years.
When the players came out of the locker room after halftime, the second half of the game did not start immediately.
First, Stern stood in the middle of the court and gave a speech, expressing his true feelings. He talked about the league's predicament in the 80s, the rivalry between the two superstars, and Jordan's entry into the league and the honors he won one after another. As Stern spoke, his eyes were really wet.
After all, for Stern, Jordan truly saved the league, and he saved him too!
If it weren't for Jordan, and if the two legends, one working on a road and the other on a sewer, had chosen to retire for their own ridiculous reasons—one working on a road and the other on a sewer—the NBA would have had a very difficult few years!
But Jordan's arrival saved everything!
Then, after Stern's speech, he left the court, and the gift he had prepared for Jordan arrived.
Mariah Carey!
A top American pop diva, a female singer whose popularity, talent, and ability are all at the pinnacle of the music scene, came to the event and showcased her vocal prowess.
As she sang "HERO," many more people in the audience were drawn into memories by her voice.
Her songs have a magical quality that makes people unable to resist immersing themselves in them, and then feeling waves of excitement!
"Lin, what are you thinking about?" Jordan stood next to Lin Tian, his eyes also a little moist. He tried his best to suppress his trembling voice and asked his good friend how he felt.
Anyway, Jordan is thinking about a lot of things right now. He thinks about the days when he won the championship in North Carolina, the game-winning shot against the Cavaliers in the playoffs, the tears he shed after winning his first championship, the decision to retire after playing against the Suns, and the loss to Lin Tian in 98!
Jordan's mind raced through scenes from his entire career, like a revolving lantern.
He couldn't help but want to share with others, and couldn't help but want to talk to his best friend.
"I'm thinking, Hollywood is still the best! Those movie actresses are just prettier than singers!" Lin Tian said bluntly. "I still prefer Hollywood girls! These top singers competing for Grammys are not for me."
No fate?
Go to hell!
After Jordan learned that this was what Lin Tian was thinking about, he stopped talking to Lin Tian altogether. He turned around and walked away, pouting, feeling very unhappy!
I'm living my life on a revolving lantern, wishing I could recall my entire life. What about you, kid?
Who the hell are you thinking about sleeping with tonight, you little brat? (End of Chapter)