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

In the 18th minute, JJ Redick showcased his superb off-ball movement skills. The main reason was that the twin towers in the paint, Randolph and Sheldon Williams, were too good at setting screens. Chen Dong, who was supposed to come and take them down, was directly pulled away by two and a half body lengths.

JJ Redick, who had run into an open space, was full of killing intent. Just as Chen Dong was cursing the lack of sportsmanship and could only gamble that JJ Redick's three-pointer was out of ammo, Chris Paul's close defense brought good news.

"Daniel Ewing simply can't get the ball out of the box!"

"As expected, Duke's point guard is their absolute weakness."

"Coach K's coaching in the second half was somewhat amateurish."

With no other option, Randolph went to the perimeter to receive the ball. He finally managed to get the ball, and JJ Redick also managed to get into an open position and successfully receive the ball. Chen Dong, who was charging at him with his arms outstretched, ended up slamming JJ Redick, along with the ball, to the floor.

That's an absolute foul!!!

Chen Dong didn't argue; after the whistle blew, he automatically raised his hand to indicate that the ball was his.

In the 19th minute, JJ Redick did not continue his off-the-ball runs, but tried to dribble the ball up the field himself. Chen Dong pressed him all over the field. He finally managed to dribble the ball up the field, and his teammate Randolph provided timely cover. At this moment, Paul left Daniel Ewing unmarked and rushed over to double-team him, joining Chen Dong in a double-team attack on JJ Redick.

Randolph received a pass from JJ Redick and was about to pass the ball back when he discovered that in addition to Chris Ellis closely marking him, both Chen Dong and Chris Paul were speeding towards him.

Off-the-ball shooters, while able to play on the shoulders of the team's tactical system and fully showcase their shooting talent, are very easy to target in crucial moments. The problem of not being able to receive the ball alone weakens them by half.

In the NBA, teams built around shooters generally have limited potential.

Therefore, experienced parents of first-generation shooters will have their second-generation shooters switch to point guard to solve the problem of receiving the ball. But that's not enough. Facing double-team defense and no shooting space, even if a shooter gets possession of the ball, their shooting efficiency won't be very high.

This is the second question!

As a result, they shot faster, practiced shooting from further distances, and even made their screens so tight that they were on the verge of fouling.

JJ Redick has only reached version 2.0 at this point, and his ability to actively receive the ball and attack is not yet top-notch. As for the later versions 3.0 and 4.0? His shooting speed is not fast, his shooting distance is not far, and his screen and playmaking tactics are not at the level of being bugged.

As a result, the "star matchup" mentioned by the commentator never materialized.

At 19 minutes and 13 seconds, JJ Redick got impatient. When Duke inbounded the ball, he had an inspiration. He bumped into Chen Dong while running and stumbled. He then received a pass from Sheldon Williams and was about to shoot when he found Chris Paul on the right and Chen Dong, who had been knocked aside on the left, both rushing over. One slid in and the other tackled and slammed him, directly disrupting JJ Redick's three-point shot.

JJ Redick, who was once again knocked to the ground, ignored the verdict and quickly jumped out to confront Chris Paul and Chen Dong. With his teammates joining the fray, the two sides even started pushing and shoving each other, with Paul and JJ Redick pointing at each other and hurling insults.

Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, the referee immediately rushed over to separate the two opposing sides and then made his ruling.

Chen Dong was ejected from the game, not for a technical foul, but because he had reached his fifth foul.

They also called a defensive foul on Wake Forest, giving JJ Redick a three-point free throw opportunity.

"Chen, you have done your job."

"Leave the rest of the game to me!!!" Paul patted Chen Dong on the shoulder and promised as Chen Dong left the court.

At this point, Wake Forest University led Duke University by 4 points. Even if JJ Redick made all three free throws, the advantage still belonged to Wake Forest University.

They had possession of the ball and were leading by one point or more, and all that time left for Duke? Well, after reviewing the replay, they only had 40 seconds.

Swish-!

Swish-!

Swish-!

Withstanding the pressure, JJ Redick clenched his fist and celebrated fiercely.

At this point, Duke was only down by one point. Even if Wake Forest University used up 35 seconds of the game time, Duke still had 5 seconds left, which was more than enough to win the game.

Without calling a timeout, Paul dribbled the ball up the court and immediately gestured for everyone to spread out, indicating that he wanted to go one-on-one with JJ Redick.

Cheers erupted from the sidelines.

The clash between the star players was incredibly exciting for both sides' fans.

30 seconds!

20 seconds!

15 seconds!

Paul moved. JJ Redick, in a horse stance, retreated while defending, and with a thud, crashed into the wall of flesh. "Damn it!" Before he could even scream, Paul had already broken in. Using Rick Williams' screen, Paul drove to the three-point line and faced his perfect training partner, Shavri Randolph. Paul slowed his pace slightly, then suddenly accelerated. In that instant, the speed he gained completely overwhelmed Randolph. By the time Randolph tried to pull away, it was too late.

With a whistle, before the final buzzer, Paul's layup went in with a whoosh!

"Small to big after pick-and-roll!"

Paul, like a raw recruit in military training, outmaneuvered Randolph and completely dominated him.

While sending Randolph off the court, he also sealed the game with a decisive 2+1 play.

"Paul remained calm in the final moments, which was terrifying!"

Unlike Kobe, who would have his teammates drop the screen and say he wanted to go one-on-one with JJ Redick, he relied on an unsportsmanlike team tactic to successfully drive to the basket and score, securing the championship.

Swish-!

Standing at the free-throw line, Paul made the free throw, and Wake Forest University students started celebrating prematurely.

JJ Redick stood with his hands on his hips, his face showing a defiant expression as he stared at the scoreboard that filled him with despair.

Om-!

A buzzer sounded, the red light came on, and the game ended.

"The champion has won! This competition is over!!"

The 04/05 ACC Conference Championship has concluded, and congratulations to the Wake Forest Devil's Team for overcoming Duke University to claim the 05 title.

"From 1997 to 2005, these were all odd-numbered years with a mystical aura. After Duncan's championship win, there was an eight-year cycle, and Wake Forest University once again became the champion team!"

"In 1997, Tim Duncan was 2.13 meters tall. In 2005, Paul was estimated to be 1.80 meters tall. Wake Forest University's cornerstone of 'one tall and one fast' both won the championship. So, in basketball, it's not about who is taller to win. Short players can also have their day."

Because shorter players are often paired with taller players, such as Chen Dong, who is 2.02 meters tall.

"..."

At this moment, a rainbow rained down throughout the Times Square arena. The Devil Deacon fans sang the championship anthem, while the Wake Forest players held hands and danced joyfully in a circle.

For every person responsible for happiness, there is someone responsible for sadness.

Duke University, led by Coach K and JJ Redick, left in disgrace.

Click—!

The Nets at Time Warner Arena suffered a setback. Led by Paul, the Wake Forest players swarmed out and cut off one, two, three, or four pieces of the net as evidence of their championship victory.

Then, Paul and Chen Dong stood in the middle, each holding up the championship trophy on one side. Prossel, Rick Williams, Chris Ellis and other team members surrounded them, their smiles as clear and pure as eggplants.

Click—!

The shot was frozen in time.

The 04/05 ACC league basketball season has also come to a close.

After the photoshoot, Wake Forest players, led by their star player Chris Paul, lined up to thank the Devil's Deacon fans, waving and bowing, while receiving applause and encouragement from the fans in attendance, as well as screams and shouts from the female fans.

"Next up is the March Madness tournament, so please cheer me on!"

"Don't worry, we'll be there to support you. Keep it up! We'll strive for even greater success."

"We are the champions now, and we will fight for the championship!!!"

"The future champions belong to us too."

"...

After the championship trophy-lifting ceremony, it was time for the post-match comeback segment, where Chen Dong was bombarded with questions from reporters with their cameras and microphones.

"Chen, you're averaging 12.1 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game this season. In this tournament final, you even scored 18 points, 5 assists, and 6 rebounds. Your performance was outstanding and incredible. What are your plans next? Will you take your talent to the NBA?"

"Phew, this is a tough question!"

"Wake Forest still has the Madness III series to finish, and my college degree is an unyielding obsession for me and my family."

Chen Dong said this.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Moreover, my senior Tim Duncan spent four years in college before entering the draft, and my senior Josh Howard also spent four years in college before entering the draft. As a result, they both became top stars in the league."

"So, you'll continue your four years of university before participating in the talent show?" The reporters looked disappointed, but Chen Dong shook his head.

"Wake Forest University already has two mats, and both have been successful."

Therefore, the probability of a third person completing four years of university before participating in the talent show and succeeding will decrease significantly. Chen Dong smiled.

"So, skip college and take your talent to the NBA? Why not?"

It's not for money, it's all for science!!!

hiss--!

While the reporters present were shocked, they also agreed that Chen Dong's words made sense. If opening two blind boxes resulted in winning big prizes, then the third one should indeed lead to a different way of life; this is common sense.

The following day, the ACC announced the various awards for the 04/05 season.

14-game winning streak in the preseason.

They have a record of 13 wins and 3 losses in the regular season.

He won the championship with a perfect record of three wins out of three matches.

Prosser beat Duke's Coach K and North Carolina's Roy Williams to be named the 05 ACC Coach of the Year.

Despite the presence of two giants, Duke and North Carolina, Chris Paul remained the brightest star, averaging 20 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game, and was successfully selected as the ACC League MVP.

Chris Paul also has a spot on the ACC All-NBA First Team.

Chen Dong made rapid progress and barely made it into the All-NBA Second Team. Since he was already a starter, he was not eligible for the All-NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, which was picked up by Marvin Williams.

However, these honors and awards are all just empty titles.

The NBA draft doesn't look at resumes; second-round picks are judged on immediate impact, while first-round picks are judged on immediate impact and physical talent.