Who will be the role players now that everyone's been reborn?

"Ding! New notification: You have obtained 13 Score Version Hexagonal Fragments!"

"Ding! You have obtained the Assist Version Hexagonal Fragment 3!"

"Ding! Acquired Support Version Hexagonal Fragment 3!"

"Ding! Obtained 4 Hexagonal Shards (Rebound Version)!"

"Ding! You have obtained the second sealed hexagonal fragment!"

"Ding! Acquired Exclusive Hexagonal Fragment 2!"

……

It's time to settle the bill again. The visuals are pleasing to the eye,

Unfortunately… the harvest wasn't exactly pleasing; it was still progressing at a snail's pace. This numerical growth was driving him crazy, making him want to bang his head against the wall!!!

"The hexagonal value still depends on the length of the 'weakest link'. In this game, I specifically focused on making steals, but I still didn't achieve much."

After all, I'm not the core of the team's tactical system, and there's no "sewer" operation to help him clean up his stats.

"As a role player, I also need to be an all-around contributor. It's too much for me." Chen Dong shook his head, letting out his worries. "Looks like I can move on to the next stage and put this aside for now!"

Let's focus on honing our fundamentals!

Duncan took four years, Roy took four years, and I've only been practicing for less than two and a half years. It's good to want to improve, but I can't be too hasty...

"system!"

"Whoosh!"

Name: Chen Dong.

Position: Swingman.

Age: 19.

Height: 2 meters.

Weight: 92 kg.

Wingspan: 2.13 meters.

Nationality: China.

The hexagonal value is 8530.

The host's current ability value [University Level] is shown below. (Note: The values ​​in brackets [] represent potential.)

Offensive attributes: off the ball: 61 [81].

Control of transport: 66 [78].

Assists: 60 [72]+.

Dunking: 55 [55]+.

Layup: 58 [59]+.

Near throw: 57 [79].

China Investment Corporation: 62 [70]+.

Three points: 70 [81].

Free throws: 69 [84].

Defensive attributes: Steals: 69 [76].

Blocks: 66 [77].

Offensive rebounds: 60 [72]+.

Defensive rebounds: 62 [71]+.

Physical attributes: Strength: 75 [83].

Speed: 70 [80].

Explosive power: 56 [60]+.

Agility: 51 [59]+.

Endurance: 62 [70].

Jump: 51 [69].

Lateral shift: 60[68]+.

Skills already acquired: B-level three-point shooting, B-level one-on-one defense.

Possesses the following talents: B-level strength and B-level speed. (Note: Only B-level and above skills and talents will be displayed.)

The required hexagonal value for unlocking the system in the next stage is 20000.

……

"My technical skills are still too limited!"

Since the selling point is "3D player", the next step is to develop off-the-ball cutting skills and use them in combination to increase the offensive threat.

Currently, the off-ball attribute is 61. Once it reaches 70, it will have a B-level backflip.

If I can further develop my endurance, I don't need to run the entire court; just 30 minutes is enough. I could potentially become a 25-minute version of Hamilton. If I adapt to the NBA's three-point line, I could even follow in Curry's footsteps and become a three-point shooting god! With this in mind, Chen Dong's future development path became increasingly clear.

"Standing on the shoulders of an all-around warrior, and with the perspective gained from being reborn and transmigrated, my future is indeed full of infinite possibilities."

Thompson is widely considered the epitome of a 3D player, but to break out of that role, ball-handling offense is an option, and it can also extend the threat of off-ball offense to cover the entire court.

Of course, that's for the future. Right now, our goal is to secure a starting lineup.

The more playing time he gets on the field, the faster he will improve.

……

In the locker room, Prossel, though impressed with the team's performance despite the intense match that culminated in a narrow victory in the final two minutes thanks to Carl Landry's injury treatment, was very satisfied: "Even when the team is in terrible form, we can still win!"

This quality is rare, and even if you don't reach 99% of the potential, it is one of the key elements for judging a truly strong team.

Clearly, this Wake Forest University team possesses this resilient, cockroach-like quality.

This is an excellent sign. However, Prossel still had to suppress the players' somewhat overconfident thoughts. He chose to warn them with a stern face: "Guys, don't think that narrowly beating Duple University is something to be proud of."

Remember, we are an elite team, we are a Final Four contender, and our goal is to win the damn NCAA championship.

After a pause, Prosser glanced at all the players and said seriously, "If this were the 'Mad Three' stage, we would have been sent home to fish by a major upset."

That means someone's college basketball career is over, and when they're old, they'll always regret not trying their best to win the game.

So don't let your youth be filled with regrets. How many four-year periods do you get in college? Since our goal is the championship, let's not underestimate any opponent.

"Okay, whatever you say."

We won this second preseason game.

We hope to continue our efforts and grow stronger.

After listening to the coach's words, the players present were no longer as cheerful as they were after the last game, and the atmosphere in the locker room became much more subdued.

Enjoying basketball is fine, but you can't always be happy!

A few days later, Wake Forest University faced a very significant opponent – ​​Saint Joseph University.

The number one seeded team during last season's March Madness.

In the 03/04 season, they achieved a remarkable 27-game winning streak in the regular season, and the team ranked first in the national power rankings.

Wake Forest University faced the top-seeded Saint Joseph University team in the Round of 16 last season, and Chris Paul experienced a game where he had to fight alone and couldn't carry the team on his own.

With the backcourt duo of Jamal Nelson and Delonte West taking turns attacking, Chris Paul was completely lost in the first half. Although he regained his form in the second half, his Devil's Deacon team still lost 80-84.

Chris Paul scored 12 points in that game, while his counterpart, Don Nelson, scored 24 points, and Delonte West also contributed 16 points. Paul couldn't withstand the onslaught of the St. Joseph duo on his own.

It's worth noting that in the first two games, he combined for 51 points, leading his team to a winning streak and advancing to the top 16. In the 04 draft, he was ranked among the top five. Paul had become arrogant and even decided to take his talent to the NBA to make a lot of money a year earlier.

After this game, Chris Paul's draft stock plummeted.

His defensive talent at 183cm was questioned, and his offense also needed further refinement. Therefore, he decided to keep his talent in the NCAA and called head coach Prosser to apologize, thank the team for giving him the opportunity, and vowed to work hard to improve himself.

At this moment, CP3 was as humble as could be!

However, Chris Paul actually misjudged himself. It wasn't that he was too weak in that game, but rather that he encountered his nemesis.

That said, Don Nelson is a short and strong point guard who is naturally good at suppressing Chris Paul's playing style. Moreover, he is a pick-and-roll point guard who is also good at scoring.

If this guy were in the NCAA, he'd be a more agile version of Deron Williams, capable of taking on Paul – that's common knowledge.

If Chris Paul had entered the NBA a year earlier, he would definitely have earned more money, and he would have had access to better teams. He might have been able to make money without failing to win a championship.

So, it's all the fault of that chubby little Deron Williams!

Far away.

In this game, Chen Dong made it into the starting lineup thanks to his outstanding performance in the first two games, while Chris Ellis was benched. It was clear that Wake Forest University not only wanted to win, but also wanted to thrash their opponents by a large margin, so there was no need to strengthen their defense.

The game started with an overwhelming dominance. Last season, Saint Joseph's University was too dazzling. The team mainly played the DDM tactic, which is a guard-driven penetration tactic. With the two star guards, Don Nelson and Jerry West, both entering the draft and being selected in the first round, their new core guard failed to put pressure on Chris Paul.

Paul was unstoppable on offense, completely dominating the game, scoring 35 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds with drives and outside shots, venting all his frustration from last season on the Saint Joseph's University players this season.

Chen Dong started the game and delivered an outstanding performance, including a stunning 3-for-3 from three-point range. As the opponents relentlessly swarmed Chris Paul, Chen Dong showcased his all-around playmaking skills, demonstrating his ability to drive, shoot, and shoot, fully displaying the characteristics of a versatile player. He scored 15 points, 5 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 steals, handing Saint Joseph University a crushing 69-96 defeat by 27 points.

After avenging their loss to St. Joseph's University, the Wake Forest team flew back to their home campus to prepare for the opening game of the ACC League Championship three days later.