NBA: Rising Superstar!-Chapter 130 - 112: First Last-Minute Victory of the New Season! The Rise of the Superstar.

Chapter 130: Chapter 112: First Last-Minute Victory of the New Season! The Rise of the Superstar.

The initial bounce is already at Level 2, but this height is considered relatively poor among guards.

A 60CM vertical is about a standing jump, while 82CM is with a running start.

Many decent streetball enthusiasts are at this level.

The enhancement of layup attributes has somewhat improved the bounce as well.

After all, jumping high is quite important when under the basket.

"Damn, I need to train my bounce more, or else I’ll easily mess up my dunks," Zeng Xingyang muttered.

As the intensity of the game increased, Zeng Xingyang felt more and more that physical talent was important in the NBA.

Physical talent is the prerequisite for showcasing skills.

Poor physical talent often means weak resolution abilities and defense.

This is evident in Curry’s case, where his resolving power and defense don’t match his fame and status, largely due to his lack of outstanding physical talent.

After training, Zeng Xingyang directly pulled out a stack of US Dollars from his backpack.

Zeng Xingyang gave each of the two trainers a $500 tip, and then he gave every staff member still working in the arena, including the cleaning staff and equipment managers, a $200 tip each, even including the reporters present.

Some staff used to secretly complain that Zeng Xingyang increased their workload, but the moment they received the tips, those complaints instantly turned into praise.

"Zeng will surely become a supergiant in the future!"

The reporters were somewhat moved.

Bosses often treat these grassroots employees like workhorses, never mentioning overtime pay.

This amount of money means nothing to Zeng Xingyang, but it will greatly improve a lot of people’s moods tonight.

Since becoming wealthy, Zeng Xingyang has viewed money relatively lightly.

If spending a little money can make those who serve him live better, he doesn’t mind this expense.

Zeng Xingyang also plans to establish a charitable foundation domestically to help those who truly need it.

In his past life, he saw much suffering in the world, and he was powerless back then, but now that he has the ability, Zeng Xingyang is willing to do what he can.

Only those who come from lower-class backgrounds can truly understand how tough it is for the low-income population.

The next morning.

Zeng Xingyang instinctively browsed through the news on his phone, expecting to be criticized after losing the game.

But after reading the reports, he realized he was overthinking it.

"On the Road to Becoming the ’Emperor,’ Zeng Xingyang Trains an Extra Hour!"

"Invincible at the Same Level, Zeng Xingyang Dominates His Peers."

"Following the Loss, Zeng Xingyang Goes on a Training Spree!"

"Zeng Xingyang: ’I Will Make Myself Stronger, Not to Disappoint the Fans Watching Me Play.’"

Many Nuggets fans were touched by these headlines.

It’s been a long time since the Nuggets encountered such a hard-working rookie.

Why worry about the team’s rise?

Though clearly the strongest in his class and not the primary cause of the loss, he still maintained a leader’s demeanor, taking the initiative to train harder to improve after a loss.

The Denver media is much more compassionate compared to those in big cities like Los Angeles, and they don’t frequently attack players.

Back when Zeng Xingyang used to watch games, Lakers fans would gather for a meeting every time they lost.

James, Russell, and the core members would take turns being criticized, and occasionally discussions about trades and releases would arise.

In the eyes of Lakers fans, if a player isn’t performing well, they should be replaced, and any combination of assets is worth spreading throughout the league.

In this aspect, the Nuggets are far more amicable.

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Two days after the loss to the Phoenix Suns.

The Nuggets continued to welcome the Rockets at their home court.

In their previous encounter at the Rockets’ home ground, the Nuggets lost.

This time, everyone on the Nuggets wanted revenge.

The Nuggets are not afraid of the Rockets now, primarily because their strength has improved since last season, and the Rockets seem to be in average form.

Following Howard’s return, the Rockets’ record actually declined.

They lost at home to the Warriors, and on the road to the Heat, the Brooklyn Nets...

Their record stands at 5 wins and 4 losses, but they are ahead of the Nuggets in the standings because they won the game against them.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Howard and Harden aren’t compatible on the court.

Howard’s reluctance to screen for Harden, preferring instead to post up for one-on-ones.

If Howard’s post-play efficiency were high, Harden wouldn’t mind, but unfortunately, Howard’s efficiency doesn’t match his peak, which annoys Harden.

"Every time I pass you the ball to play one-on-one, you miss. Why should I pass it to you? Might as well do it myself."

Compared to Howard, Harden prefers partnering with Capela as the starting center.

Capela doesn’t demand the ball, can catch alley-oops, and can screen. What can you do, Howard?

When Harden doesn’t pass, Howard gets moody and refuses to set screens for him!

It’s not that they lack the strength to win an extra game or two, but internal conflicts have caused their problems.

As the game began.

Zeng Xingyang continued to primarily defend Harden.

Without Capela’s help on screens, it was slightly challenging for Harden to attack Zeng Xingyang.

After all, relentlessly dribbling to shake off Zeng Xingyang on every possession would be exhausting.

Howard was quite strong-minded today, as he did a great job defensively against Jokic.

Since the start of the season, Jokic has generally faced little pressure from opponent centers, but Howard proved quite difficult against him.

Jokic couldn’t outmuscle Howard, plus Howard was extremely agile and experienced on defense.

Initially, Jokic tried to force his way by playing aggressively, but after being blocked twice, he shifted to facilitating the ball.

The two teams focused on a positional battle today, playing back and forth.

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