Champion Rules

Chapter 10010: Isn’t this gorgeous? (Please read!)
"Hey! Hey! Those two little bastards are going to cry! Going to cry! Hey! Hey!"

The fans at the scene sang while banging the iron railings in front of them and stomping their feet like crazy.

The security personnel on site stood in a row with their backs to the court, sweating profusely.

Although there was no physical contact with anyone, the huge noise almost knocked them over.

And they know that this is just the beginning. Such shouts will fill every minute of the game until it is over.

The live broadcast camera was given to young Lynch and Theo. This was the biggest scene the two young men had experienced so far.

Although the previous match against Guerrilla was also very intense, it was only played in a small stadium used by the youth team.

Today, they finally got to experience the fanatical side of the sport.

In the stands, the chief scout from Olympiacos forgot his job for a moment and was so infected by the strong fighting atmosphere that he couldn't help but want to shout along.

Fortunately, he pulled himself back to his senses at the moment when he was about to lose his mind.

The man picked up his notebook and prepared to record Teodosic's every move today.

Teodosic ignored the loud noise and controlled the ball across half court.

Red Star did not give Theo the opportunity to calmly control the rhythm, and directly used oppressive defense on him throughout the court.

Under the opponent's close confrontation, Theo found it difficult to advance smoothly for a while, after all, the person defending him was also very strong.

As the most successful basketball club in Serbia, Red Star has the largest scouting system, the most complete youth training facilities and the best coaches in the country.

This means that they have the right to select the best and most talented players in the country and give them the best training.

Therefore, the overall level of Red Star's youth team is very high. Although the core is Luka Bogdanovic, it does not mean that others can be ignored.

You could even say that every position they play is a strong point.

The number one position is of course no exception. Wilker Tomvic, who is responsible for defending Theo, was a member of the U16 national team that swept across Europe in 2001. At that time, he was a substitute for Theo in the team.

It's not hard to imagine how much he wanted to kill the guy who was pressing on his head to prove himself.

Wilke tried his best to put pressure on Theo and seemed to have no intention of saving energy for the attack.

Teodosic's dribbling trajectory was shattered by the tough confrontation, and Wilker Tomvic's breath was in his face. The former backup point guard of the U16 national team was now like a vengeful hyena, tearing into every inch of Theo's space.

But suddenly.

"boom!"

The strong body knocked Wilk back, causing his sneakers to make a harsh sound on the floor.

Lynch set up a screen at the right time to help Theo escape from the desperado.

Theo thought he had the chance to shoot, but it was not over yet.

The Red Star team's strategy to deal with pick-and-roll was very aggressive. Facing the pick-and-roll, they chose to double-team Theo directly and leave Lynch who cut in open.

Theo caught a glimpse of Lynch's afterimage cutting into the penalty area in the gap and pushed the ball out with his fingertips.

The basketball spun and tore through the air, but just as it was about to touch Lynch's palm, it was intercepted by a black shadow that came out from the side.

“Lu-ka-!”

The stadium erupted in cheers as the fans cheered for Luka Bogdanovic, who had made the steal. With robotic precision, he positioned himself in the passing lane, disrupting the FMP twins' play.

Red Star's strategy is very clear. They will put all their efforts into pressuring Theo, and then rely on help defense to stop Lynch.

Theo does not have the strong penetration ability of an American guard, so as long as his space is blocked as much as possible, his shooting will be restricted.

As for Lynch, he is a cutting wing, which means he relies heavily on his teammates to pass the ball. So if you can cut off the passing lane, you can limit his production.

Yes, Lynch has unparalleled finishing ability and athleticism at the basket, but a player who cannot initiate offense with the ball is destined to be unable to break through in positional battles.

So just now, when Lynch cut in, Luka had already locked onto the passing route out of the corner of his eye.

Pressure on Theo and Chelinchi's receiving route.

This is a stranglehold trap specially designed by Red Star for the two heroes of FMP!

Lynch may be able to score some points under this defensive strategy, but he definitely cannot support a team's offense alone.

This is how European basketball is. Discipline, tactics and calculation are far more important than beauty, speed and one-on-one.

If it were in the NCAA, this game would probably become a one-on-one battle between Theo and Luka Bogdanovic.

But in Europe, the situation is much more complicated.

Of course, there is another important reason why Red Star chose to defend Theo - they were betting that Theo would not try to force a shot under pressure.

Tonight, Olympiacos' scouts are sitting in the stands. Will Teodosic's desire to perform overcome his reason?

Faced with pressure, will he really give opportunities to Lynch again and again instead of rushing to show himself?
Theo has always been a selfless player, but as the saying goes, never test human nature.

How can you guarantee that he won't break through the double-team with an instinctive heroic shot on this night, trying to put a gold seal on the Greeks' ledger?
If he does that, Red Star will win more easily.

The media always says that Lynch and Theo are Serbia's OK combination. Well, let them act more like it.

Luka Bogdanovic stole the ball and immediately transformed into a point guard, finding his teammate with a precise long pass. Red Star counterattacked and scored, making it 4-0.

"Hey! Hey! Two fake geniuses exposed! Hey! Hey!"

The singing of Red Star fans continued to grow louder, and this singing in turn made the Red Star players more excited.

Wilk couldn't bear to hear this cry from the depths of his soul. He wanted to put all his strength on Theo.

Oppression, confrontation, entanglement. Wilke's eyes were bloodshot, and Theo was facing the toughest defense so far this season.

"Milos, without the Chinese's cover, you can't even get 10 points!"

"Really? What I heard from you fans was 5 points." Theo showed presidential composure in the face of trash talk.

Wilke's trash talk was ineffective, but the pressure was still real. When Theo finally got rid of Wilke and approached the three-point line, Red Star's tall four player immediately turned into a mobile roadblock, forming an iron wall with Wilke.

Lynch was momentarily left open. Seeing Luka Bogdanovic preparing to assist with a steal, he didn't continue to move in. Instead, he leaned back against Luka at the edge of the penalty area. Posting up for the ball? The Red Star team's superstar was a little surprised.

The Red Stars have studied Lynch's game tapes and found that this jumping man has almost no post-up attacks on the offensive end.

What is he going to do?
On the sidelines, first-team coach Vlad Durovic was full of anticipation.

He wanted to see what Lynch, who Boshko said had "mastered the gorgeous back-to-the-basket offense," looked like.

He was already imagining Olajuwon toying with the Admiral in his mind.

If Lynch really develops a wonderful low-post offense, he will have the opportunity to become an inside fulcrum, which means Lynch will become a player of a different level.

You know, a frontcourt with low-post threats and a frontcourt that is purely open-cut have completely different impacts on the game.

Lynch held his position firmly, his legs rooted to the floor. Luka tried to push Lynch away, but his strength was completely useless. Lynch's back-to-the-basket position was like a giant anchor sinking to the bottom of the sea.
Theo passed the ball to Lynch, who stuck out his butt and arched his back twice.

In front of Lynch, who was gradually gaining weight and training his strength, even the strong Luka Bogdanovic was completely unable to stop him and was defeated step by step.

After reaching a position close to the basket, Lynch quickly turned around, and his excellent explosive power allowed him to pass Luka in one step and go straight to the basket.

Luka only felt the wind blowing up the strands of hair on his forehead. The 212-centimeter center of the Red Star team immediately came to defend. He had reacted quickly enough, but he still couldn't be faster than Lynch's speed of turning around and breaking through.

"boom!"

With a double-handed dunk, Lynch used a beautiful back-to-the-basket attack to tear apart the Red Star's self-proclaimed perfect defensive strategy.

Vlad Durovich nodded approvingly. Lynch's back turn just now was indeed very impressive.

But he longed to see more.

After all, Boshko had previously emphasized the "gorgeousness" of Lynch's low-post offense.

But after watching a few more rounds, Durovich found that something was not right.

When Lynch once again turned around and passed Bogdanovic and scored successfully, Durovic couldn't help it.

He turned to look at Boshko: "Didn't you say he had mastered the gorgeous post-up technique?"

"Yes."

"Then why did I only see a rough back turn from the beginning to the end?"

Even Durovich was convinced. What a gorgeous post!

Lynch's post-up attack is to use the simple and strong torso and lower limbs to arch inward, and then quickly turn around and rush to the basket to finish.

Lynch uses this move in every post-up singles round, and his posture is more monotonous than that of a 35-year-old couple.

The only thing that can be called technical is Lynch's skill in positioning and the moment he turns around and secretly hugs the opponent with the non-ball-handling hand.

But this skill is far from fancy, it's just the basics.

On the court, FMP's attack began again.

This offense was simply a replay of countless previous rounds. Lynch did not go out for a screen and roll, but went straight to the post and got the ball from Theo steadily.

What surprised the Red Star coach was that Teodosic had not taken a single shot so far, but had been supplying ammunition to Lynch.

The scouts from Greece were sitting in the stands, but he continued to play the game in the most reasonable way, even if it meant stepping out of the spotlight.

Does this person really not care about personal data and performance?

Lynch did not waste Theo's sacrifice. After pressing Luka Bogdanovic with his wide back, he immediately turned around and attacked the basket.

Luka Bogdanovic couldn't keep up at all, Lynch's speed was as fast as a defender.

The Serbian forward's "quick defense" was the final warning before the Red Star defense collapsed. Under the No. 10's post-up attack, the genius had become a fragile vase.

This time, the Red Star team's center was afraid of Lynch's speed, so he positioned himself under the basket in advance.

But is it impossible for Lynch to score a goal in the confrontation?
The answer is obviously no.

The strong Lynch almost knocked the opponent's inside player away in the air, easily made the layup and finished successfully.

Seven post-ups, 16 points (two 2+1s), 100% shooting.

This was the seventh consecutive round that Lynch broke through the Red Star defense with his back-to-the-basket play. Luka Bogdanovic was completely beaten by Lynch on the defensive end!

Moreover, the continuous attacks on the basket did not reduce Lynch's efficiency, which shows that his physical fitness is quite good.

Lynch raised his arms, showing off his incredibly strong arms for a man of his age.

In the stands, Red Star fans stopped the songs that were insulting Theo and Lynch.

They all realized one thing - no one on the field could defend No. 10, not even Luka!

He is no longer just a cutting winger, but a superstar with offensive capabilities!
Lynch roughly threw Luca into the coffin, and Theo's calm assist was like a hammer hammering into the rivets of the coffin lid.

Durovich also saw through everything. Lynch did improve in his post-up technique, but he did not really become a post-up master.

Posting up is a complex art form, and Lynch has clearly only scratched the surface.

His improvement is not so much in his back-to-the-basket game, but rather in his significant improvement in strength, stamina and speed.

His incredible speed made his back-to-the-basket turns nearly unstoppable, his strong physique and terrifying power allowing him to secure post-ups and easily score in confrontations. His excellent physical fitness allowed him to repeat this over and over again without missing.

This is the essence of his ability to torture his opponents with his back to the basket.

These improvements are what Lynch deserves. With hard training day after day, Lynch is quickly filling the gaps in the talents he inherited from Moses Malone.

Seeing that Lynch had beaten Red Star to a pulp by himself, Boshko raised his head triumphantly and smiled at Durovich.

"Look, for the seventh round in a row, Luka Bogdanovic has no way of stopping him. Isn't that magnificent, Vlad?"

Vlad Durovich wanted to punch Boshko in the face.

But he couldn't refute his question.

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