One Year Left to Play

Chapter 505 - 153: 3J Rampage (5,000 Words – Please Subscribe)

"The Georgetown University Hoya Dog Team, where signed player Wang Zhizhi is, has been shortlisted for the NCAA Basketball Tournament knockout stage. Wang Zhizhi is on the Hoya Dog Team’s preliminary roster for the knockout stage and will be participating in the NCAA Basketball Tournament knockout stage starting March 7, 1996, with the Hoya Dog Team.

Congratulations to the host for receiving a 15-day lifespan reward.

During the NCAA tournament knockout stage, if Wang Zhizhi plays as a starter for the Hoya Dog Team, the host will receive a two-day lifespan reward. If Wang Zhizhi helps the Hoya Dog Team win as a starter, the host will receive an additional two-day lifespan reward. For each round the Hoya Dog Team advances, the host will get an extra lifespan reward of +2 days after winning.

Since Wang Zhizhi is the host’s first signed player, all game rewards are doubled.

Remaining lifespan: 902 days, available lifespan: 901 days."

At 5:30 in the afternoon, after finishing team training and returning home, just as he parked the car, Zhang Hao received the latest news from Wang Zhizhi.

As early as the end of January, when he felt his starting position was stable, he contacted Wang Zhizhi. But unfortunately, just like with Pierce, the NCAA did not pause for the NBA All-Star Game, and coincidentally, Georgetown University had a game on those days, so he couldn’t watch it live.

Otherwise, that handsome moment of killing Jordan with a shot...

"I absolutely wasn’t trying to show off, absolutely not!"

Opening the signed player section, Zhang Hao saw Wang Zhizhi’s latest information.

"Signed Player: Wang Zhizhi.

Team: Georgetown University Hoya Dog Team.

Age: 18 years old, born on July 8, 1977.

Height: 210 cm, Weight: 115 kg.

Position: Center.

NCAA Big East Conference 1995-1996 season stats: Played 26 times, averaging 24.3 minutes per game, 11.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.3 steals, 1.3 blocks per game..."

"The stats have noticeably declined, weight dropped from 126 kg to 115 kg. Initially, his performances and stats on the court didn’t change much, but noticeable decline occurred mid-season. I remember when they played the University of Michigan a few days ago, Xiaowang scored 20 points and got 12 rebounds, seems like he’s making a comeback. However, regardless of performance fluctuations, his playtime is quite stable, no need to worry too much about how much Xiaowang is valued...

Who knows how much he has suffered, how many cold stares and unpleasant comments he has faced during his poor performances...

This is just how it should be! Young people should endure some hardship."

After a small focus on Wang Zhizhi, next Wang Zhizhi would have to stay in NCAA for at least two more years, refining his skills like Duncan and Olajuwon before entering NBA. Of course, Zhang Hao didn’t expect Wang Zhizhi to have that kind of ability. But in this current era, centers who finish their junior year or graduate from college tend to be more popular in the NBA, potentially even starting immediately.

If they leave after freshman or sophomore year, unless they have immediate impact like Duncan, even with talents visible to the naked eye like Garnett, it will still take some time before a team is determined to center around them.

Entering the door sneakily...Zhang Hao felt a bit regretful, his sneak attack plan had failed.

Aprile Clark was already up, holding the dried bedsheets as she headed upstairs.

"You’re back...no hands! There’s a game tomorrow..."

Aprile Clark’s voice went from strong in the beginning, to soft, and finally pleading. Zhang Hao wasn’t sure if the pleading was beseeching or imploring...but there’s plenty of time in the future.

Moreover, there really is a game tomorrow, so it’s better to hold back a little today.

Although his kidneys are healthy and his study-mode recovery ability is strong, adjusting the body to be in optimal condition for the game is for prolonged...oops, happiness.

There seemed to be no difference from before; as Zhang Hao restrained himself, he put on glasses to watch the scouting reports and videos of the upcoming strong opponents, the Rockets and the New York Knicks, in February.

"Overall, our challenging schedule is concentrated in March and April, with February having only these two strong opponents, the other opponents... must be taken down with full force!"

Next, the ordered takeout arrived. Aprile Clark made some main courses herself, and with the ordered dishes, they had dinner together...

There is a difference, though. When sleeping at night, he can handle the ball with both hands, not sleeping alone anymore.

Aprile Clark, though she was teased until her skin was aching, upon touching, swelling, pain...

"Girlfriend, you can finally retire in glory..."

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On February 16th, the Lakers faced the Dallas Mavericks challenge.

"The Dallas 3J..."

Jason Kidd, Jamal Mashburn, Jim Jackson.

This highly talented trio, Zhang Hao had no expectations for them.

Talent isn’t the problem, fulfilling it is not either, Mashburn in his sophomore season last year already averaged 24.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.

Jim Jackson recorded an average of 25.7 points last season.

Kidd, even in his sophomore season this year, was selected as an All-Star reserve, currently averaging 17 points, 10 assists, 2.2 steals, excelling in both offense and defense.

But during the All-Star weekend, Zhang Hao heard about it. Kidd, while in San Antonio, had a date with this year’s Grammy winner, who was also the opening guest for the All-Star Game, and they went to an adult store together.

And even before this season started, Zhang Hao had seen Mashburn, this future star in the small forward position, entering and leaving nightclubs with the famous singer Donnie Briscoe.