Chapter 100

Su Wei, standing at 212 cm, currently weighs 104 kg. With shoes on, he surpasses the seven-foot mark, possessing astonishing strength. His height and wingspan are the epitome of a standard center. His playing style is tough, and his defense is proactive, making him a respected hard man on the court.

Li Xiaowu entered the CBA at 15, experienced a growth spurt at 16, and by the time he was 18, he had already reached 210 cm. He is half a year younger than Chen Mu and has a passionate drive for rebounding, as well as remarkable mobility for his height. Later, he developed a solid three-point shooting ability and was affectionately called "Liaoning Love" by fans.

Delehei, who would later become a jumping big man for the Bayi team, stands at 208 cm with extraordinary jumping and running abilities. His playing style is sharp and fierce, often delivering spectacular slam dunks.

It is said that when recruiting Delehei, the Bayi team conducted a bone test, which indicated that he could potentially grow to 214 cm. With this data, the team did not hesitate to sign him.

Yang Genglin, despite age controversies in the domestic basketball scene, stands at 207 cm with fine skills and a tenacious style. His solid mid-to-long-range shooting ability earned him a spot on the national youth team.

Although these four iron men of the frontcourt may still fall short of the black and tough players in the NBA, they are undoubtedly top talents in the domestic basketball scene.

Each of the four has distinct technical characteristics, representing the direction of the domestic basketball scene's cultivation of future frontcourt players, dominating the Asian stage.

Chen Mu, with a real height of 204.5 cm, has superior mobility and jumping ability compared to the four, but he still lacks in strength, height, and overall technical proficiency.

Facing these future national team teammates, Chen Mu's lips tightened, his eyes filled with a fierce determination.

"Sorry, guys. Although we are competitors in the team, we must cooperate sincerely on the international stage. As a latecomer, I should build a good relationship with you."

Looking at Coach Liu, who wore a smug expression, Chen Mu clenched his teeth and thought to himself, "But today, I will show Coach Liu what it means to be a rising star...!"

The game began, and all the players gathered around, whispering to each other, clearly eager to see the outcome of the challenge.

"Chen Mu, after he went to the NBA, I watched a few games. He doesn't seem much different from when he was in the team. Just grabbing rebounds and dunking, nothing special."

"What do you know? You must have watched his games with the Suns. I'll tell you, after joining the 76ers, Chen Mu has made tremendous progress, completely different from before!"

"Is that so? Is American basketball really that amazing? I remember last year, he was in the U17 team for half a year, and his skills didn't improve at all. He was only useful for dunking during warm-ups. Once on the court, he still struggled."

"Exactly. No matter how good Chen Mu is, what can he do in a one-on-one match? In a 76ers game, he has a good mid-range shot and passing skills. But this is a one-on-one match! What use is passing? Knowing he can't pass, Su Wei and the others just need to apply tight defense and prevent him from taking mid-range shots!"

One of the players added, "Besides, this is a one-on-four rotation match. Tell me, who among you can win all the matches in a rotation match?"

This player's words resonated with many, who nodded in agreement.

Indeed, in a one-on-one match, Chen Mu might not fear Su Wei and the others, but in a rotation match? Please, one-on-one matches are the most physically demanding! Even if Chen Mu beats one or two, what about the third and fourth? Will he still have the energy to continue fighting?

The people in the arena, including players, coaches, and staff, are all professionals immersed in basketball. Who doesn't know the difference between a game and a one-on-one match? The reason Chen Mu can excel in the 76ers is because of the presence of Allen Iverson and Webber, creating numerous opportunities for him to score.

In domestic one-on-one matches, rebounds are not counted, meaning that after each offensive play, regardless of who has the ball or whether a basket is made, possession is switched.

For Chen Mu, this rule effectively eliminates his strongest asset—rebounding.

In this situation, can Chen Mu still create a miracle?

On the court, Chen Mu didn't even take off his jacket. He grabbed a basketball, took a few shots to find his rhythm, and then looked around.

"I'll go first!"

Su Wei volunteered and stepped onto the court, facing Chen Mu.

For Su Wei, Chen Mu is his biggest competitor. Other frontcourt players have a more perimeter-oriented style, fitting Coach Liu's tactical approach and securing playing time.

But Su Wei lacks mid-to-long-range shooting and mobility, placing him on the fringes of Coach Liu's tactical setup. If he can't defeat Chen Mu today, it's not hard to imagine that he will struggle to gain playing time in future matches.

Thinking about this, Su Wei took a deep breath, focused, and prepared to go all out against Chen Mu.

"10 points per game, alternating possession, FIBA rules, no defensive three seconds, advanced moves allowed, Su Wei starts."

A player stepped forward, taking on the role of referee, and loudly announced, "First match, Chen Mu vs. Su Wei, game starts!"

As soon as Su Wei got the ball, he took a step forward, surprised to find that Chen Mu was still in the key, showing no intention of moving up.

"This kid... he's looking down on me!"

Su Wei, feeling disrespected, knew Chen Mu was aware of his lack of shooting ability. He took a large step outside the key, turned his back to the basket, and began a powerful post-up move.

"Such strength!"

As soon as they made contact, Chen Mu felt something was off. Su Wei's strength is among the best in the domestic frontcourt, especially among young players. This powerful post-up left Chen Mu with no room to resist, and he was quickly pushed to the basket.

Su Wei turned and faced the basket, hooking the ball, which lightly touched the rim before falling through the net.

"Hmph."

On the sidelines, Coach Liu seemed to have seen this coming, sneering with a mocking look, clearly determined to make Chen Mu feel embarrassed.

"Ah, my mind is really slow today. How could I forget this?"

However, Chen Mu, standing under the basket, didn't feel disheartened by the score. Instead, he looked up at the rim, suddenly remembering something and smacking his forehead.

"What does this kid mean...?!"

Su Wei, confused, looked at Chen Mu, his joy from scoring quickly fading, replaced by a growing sense of unease.

"Why is he looking at the rim? He clearly couldn't defend that shot. The strength difference is too great. What's he so unhappy about?"

Before Su Wei could react, Chen Mu had already taken the ball to the top of the key, his eyes fixed on Su Wei's defensive stance, ready to attack.

As Chen Mu dribbled forward, Su Wei immediately applied tight defense, preventing Chen Mu from taking a mid-range shot.

When Chen Mu turned to face the basket, Su Wei's strength was overwhelming, leaving Chen Mu unable to move forward.

When Chen Mu returned to a face-up position, Su Wei's arms were spread wide, creating a terrifying defensive range. Breaking through would be nearly impossible.

How to play?

The players on the sidelines were thinking, if they were Chen Mu, how would they break through this defense?

Old Hu, standing nearby, frowned, clearly worried about Chen Mu's situation.

If Chen Mu had reliable post-up skills, he could use a variety of moves like a spin move, a step-back jump shot, or a reverse layup.

But as everyone knows, Chen Mu is a novice at post-up offense.

However, Chen Mu's face showed no signs of anxiety. He repeatedly dribbled, his eyes always fixed on Su Wei's defensive steps, muttering to himself, though no one could make out what he was saying.

"Hmm, I've got the footwork speed down."

Just as Su Wei was feeling pleased, seeing the offensive time running out and about to successfully defend, Chen Mu suddenly said something out of the blue.

"What did this kid just say?"

Su Wei was taken aback, not understanding what Chen Mu was up to. Suddenly, a blur of movement, like a bolt of lightning, shot past him.

So fast!

Su Wei was startled, quickly moving laterally, arms spread wide, trying to block Chen Mu's path.

In the instant Su Wei shifted his weight, Chen Mu's lips curled into a slight smile, and he changed direction with lightning speed, darting to the other side.

"Bang!"

Before anyone could react, Chen Mu had completed this lightning-fast attack. By the time Su Wei turned around, he saw Chen Mu hanging from the rim, the ball forcefully slammed through the hoop.

"Is this...?!!"

Everyone was stunned, unable to believe what they had just seen. Chen Mu's dribbling was still clumsy, and if an outside player had been defending, they could have easily stripped the ball.

But Su Wei's reaction was slow, and steals were not his strong suit. Even with Chen Mu's high dribbling center and numerous flaws, his speed was enough to compensate for the height difference.

Blazing fast, like a bolt of lightning!

"Is this... the speed a big man should have...?!!"

Even Old Hu was shocked, and everyone in the arena was speechless.

Chen Mu's speed could rival that of a small forward!

"Hehe, thanks, Dampier, Haywood, and all the defensive big men."

Back at the free-throw line, Chen Mu handed the ball to Su Wei, his mind clear.

"If it weren't for your 'abuse,' I wouldn't know how to face such a heavy tank!"

Outside the top of the key, Su Wei was still in shock. He mechanically took the ball from Chen Mu, rushed to the inside, and began another post-up move.

Another push to the basket, another hook shot. This time, as the ball hit the rim, a rocket seemed to shoot up in front of Su Wei.

"Slap!"

A lightning-fast block, Chen Mu leaped like a skyrocket, quickly gaining air superiority. His right hand reached into the rim, snatching the ball and slamming it out of bounds.

"Bro, sorry."

After landing, Chen Mu patted the still-shocked Su Wei on the shoulder and smiled, "You've already lost this game."

"...Advanced move!!!"

The gym erupted in a thunderous roar. Everyone was in disbelief, staring at each other, amazed beyond words.

This was going to be a massacre, a one-sided one-on-one match!

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