Chapter 784 - 245: The Wind-Chasing Youth (Part 2)

Even professional referees haven’t encountered a situation like this!

Probably no player in sports history has ever left the court midway to put on a wig!

Once regained composure, the referee hurriedly urged the players of both teams for the final quarter to get on the court.

Originally, Del Harris was all confused, unsure of how to arrange the lineup for the final quarter. In terms of individual ability, Zhang Hao might not be the strongest in the team, but in terms of strategic importance, even O’Neal and Kenny Anderson couldn’t match him.

Squelching the urge to complain and curse, Del Harris quickly sent players to the court. Since Zhang Hao came back, he was definitely going to be on court.

Once Zhang Hao got on the court, he ignored the strange looks from both teammates and opponents.

He could only ignore them, otherwise, his mindset would collapse; he forced himself to be indifferent.

"Steve Nash 2006-2007 version, 33 years old, ability rating 95 (peak), offense 96, defense 61, passing 100, three-pointer 97, mid-range shot 98, layup 96, speed 94, turnaround fadeaway 98, pick-and-roll 99, catch and shoot 95...

Because the match rate achieved a perfect 100% fit due to Zhang Hao’s characteristics, the experience method is Steve Nash’s technical experience."

"Host temporary ability rating: 101

Physical qualities: speed 89, strength 92 (explosive force 89), jumping 94, agility 94, stamina 91...

Shooting: three-pointer 97, mid-range shot 98, layup 96...

Techniques: dribbling 99, passing 100, catch and shoot 95, catch and turnaround fadeaway 79, back turn fadeaway 76, cut-in 77, jump step 51, spin 76, back single skills 58, turnaround fadeaway 98, pick-and-roll 99...

Temporarily equipped medal: Ball Handling Pick-and-Roll Expert (Gold).

Ball Handling Pick-and-Roll Expert (Gold): 1. When the equipped player uses pick-and-roll to gain breakthrough space, speed +3 for immediate start; 2. When the equipped player uses pick-and-roll to gain shooting opportunity, overall shooting rating +3, greatly reducing the shooting interference caused by avoiding switching defense and chasing defense after the pick-and-roll."

Very quickly, within seconds, Zhang Hao mentally ran through Nash’s playstyle during the game. He possessed the techniques, methods of use, and experiences!

100% match, complete technical experience! Plus a Golden Medal!

Seeing this, Zhang Hao felt wearing this wig was worth it, plus, he took a quick glance after putting it on, and indeed it looked quite good.

With this style, it’s got Zhang’s identity all over it.

Nash’s skills were explosively good — he was practically the point guard version of Larry Bird! Whereas Nash’s inside techniques probably didn’t surpass Bird’s, his outside techniques and shooting ability, Zhang Hao speculated, might have even surpassed peak Bird!

Remembering how Nash, at 36, led his team to the Western Conference Finals and fought the season’s champions to a 2–2 tie, only losing due to two buzzer-beaters... Remembering that Nash, at 38, even won an assist title... Zhang Hao seemed to see yet another man with untouchable techniques.

The only pity was that while experiencing technical player skills with the Star Experience Card, you can’t experience the physical qualities... But considering Nash’s 72 strength, no speed or agility bonuses then so be it.

Compared to the last time using the Star Experience Card, Zhang Hao was much calmer this time. Setting aside excitement and timidness, standing on the court, his attention immediately focused on the game.

The Lakers dispatched Kenny Anderson, Doug Christie, George Lynch, Zhang Hao, and O’Neal.

The Bulls dispatched Steve Kerr, Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, and Robert Parish.

The fans were still making a racket, many discussing Zhang Hao’s hairstyle, but the players’ mentality was different. As they stepped onto the court, they all tried to concentrate their attention.

Jordan felt Zhang Hao’s antics were a distraction tactic for them!

That overly calm expression betrayed his intention!

The fourth quarter began, Kenny Anderson received George Lynch’s pass and advanced to the frontcourt.

Glancing at Zhang Hao, Kenny Anderson tried to focus his attention. If truth be told, all Zhang Hao did was go to the locker room to put on a wig, nothing was changed, no time was wasted.

Therefore, the 10-point deficit and the great performance gap of 21–40 in the third quarter still weighed on the Lakers players’ minds, although the small wig incident did shift some of that pressure thanks to Zhang Hao.

Kenny Anderson calmly analyzed how to play, feeling... very difficult! To catch up with the point difference in the current situation is really tough!

Upon advancing to the frontcourt, facing Jordan’s defense backing away a step to prevent breakthroughs, Kenny Anderson wanted to try a three-pointer again — their Lakers went 0-for-4 on threes in the third quarter, which affected them greatly.

Just then, Zhang Hao ran out from the inside with Rodman trailing, reaching out for the ball at the left apex angle three-second zone!

Kenny Anderson immediately passed the ball to Zhang Hao; at times like these, Zhang Hao was the one he trusted the most!

Receiving the ball, Zhang Hao leaned into Rodman, didn’t budge, not worried, he leisurely controlled the ball, going by feel.

Rodman tried to press for a steal, but he, being a top-tier defender, clearly felt that Zhang Hao’s ball control, though casual, was stable and unhurried!

As soon as he lunged forward for a steal, he would undoubtedly expose space for Zhang Hao to spin and cut in!

Soon, Zhang Hao found his rhythm, set up his stance, leaned back for a bump...

This attack motion was very evident, Rodman was wary of Zhang Hao’s brute strength too, not knowing how many times he had been elbowed tonight; the Lakers’ number 8, Little Malone’s iron elbows were not to be underestimated!

However, the bump wasn’t very forceful! As soon as Rodman clashed with Zhang Hao, he immediately reacted, lunging forward fiercely!