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Capítulo 233: Becoming Jordan.

Bosh won the tip-off against Marc Gasol, giving the Miami Heat the first possession. Wade brought the ball up the court, signaling for a pick-and-roll with Bosh.

But almost immediately, he noticed something different about Han Sen.

Han closed in aggressively, his speed and physicality catching Wade off guard. Normally, Wade would simply accelerate past his defender, but Han's explosive lateral movement, combined with well-timed body contact, shut down Wade's drive before it even began.

Though the 'no-handcheck' rule prohibits defenders from using their hands, it doesn't restrict body contact—and Han used this to perfection, even evading Bosh's screen in the process. By the time Wade regained control, Han was still right in front of him.

Surprise flickered in Wade's eyes.

In last season's Finals, Han had contained Wade in the first two games, but only because Wade had been hesitant to push through due to his injuries. Once Wade pushed past his limits later in the series, Han struggled to keep up.

But now? Wade was fully healthy after an offseason of recovery, yet Han had just stifled him effortlessly—a feeling Wade hadn't experienced since his early days in the league facing peak Kobe Bryant.

Realizing Han had leveled up over the summer, Wade adjusted, calling Bosh for another screen. But Han slipped through again, neutralizing the play.

This was just the regular season, so Wade decided to test Han in isolation. Motioning for Bosh to clear out, he signaled he was taking Han one-on-one—a decision that drew cheers from the crowd. Nothing gets fans hyped like an early-game superstar duel.

Wade went to his signature move: the Eurostep. His quick, deceptive shifts left defenders flailing. Yet as he moved to finish at the rim, Han's hand shot out, stripping the ball cleanly before Wade could react.

By the time Wade turned to locate the ball, Han was already sprinting down the court on a fast break. Chalmers stepped in to take a charge, but Han smoothly sidestepped with a gliding finger roll, finishing the play as the arena erupted.

This wasn't the gritty, overpowering Han Sen of last season. This was a version of Han who made the extraordinary look effortless.

Wade, visibly frustrated, abandoned isolation plays on the next possession. He felt it—the relentless defensive pressure that reminded him of facing prime Kobe.

The Heat shifted their offense to Durant, using Bosh for a high pick-and-roll. The Grizzlies responded with a double-team, but Durant calmly lobbed the ball over to Bosh, who drove to the rim. Despite Marc Gasol's help defense, Bosh faked a shot and slipped the ball to Perkins for a clear look under the basket.

Yet as Perkins went for the layup, a hand soared out of nowhere, slamming the ball against the backboard.

The crowd went wild as Han landed gracefully, clutching the ball he'd just blocked.

"No way!" Charles Barkley blurted from the commentary desk.

Inside the game, it was clear: Han's quickness wasn't just physical; his reaction speed had reached an elite level.

Speed creates time, and with time, Han could now dismantle opponents with seemingly effortless precision.

The only player who had given Barkley this feeling before wasn't Kobe—it was Michael Jordan.

If not for Han's physical attributes falling slightly short of Jordan's, Barkley might've thought Jordan himself was on the court.

Shaquille O'Neal, sitting next to Barkley, wore a similarly stunned expression.

While Shaq had only faced an aging Jordan, the feeling of being completely outmatched was unmistakable.

"Did Han spend the summer in some secret lab?" Shaq muttered.

The Heat players, though unfamiliar with Jordan's dominance, could all feel Han's suffocating presence.

On the court, Wade muttered to himself. He hadn't attended Han's offseason training camp, but after this sequence, he regretted it deeply.

The Grizzlies, however, weren't firing on all cylinders yet.

Zach Randolph's low-post shot clanked off the rim against Bosh's defense.

On the next possession, Durant hit a mid-range jumper over Randolph after a switch, putting the Heat on the scoreboard first.

Back on offense, Han posted up Wade, calling for the ball. With a swift move, he drove past Perkins and finished with a graceful, contorted layup, drawing a foul in the process. As the whistle blew, Wade leaned in and said with a wry smile, "Maybe I should've joined your camp."

Han responded with a calm smirk. "Wouldn't have made a difference." He drained the free throw with ease.

The Heat adjusted, handing the ball to Durant once more. As Chalmers hesitated on the pass, Durant furiously signaled for the ball, glaring at Han.

Han had whispered a simple remark to Durant during the last play: "Scarlett's getting married soon. If you're serious, time's running out."

Though Han was merely stating a fact, Durant took it as a jab, fueling his determination to score. Catching the ball, Durant backed Han down, only to realize his first bump didn't budge him.

Unbeknownst to Durant, over the past summer, Han Sen didn't just train his defense—he also bulked up, returning his weight to 98 kilograms.

The purpose was twofold: to enhance his post-up offensive aggression (as post-up effectiveness correlates directly with weight) and to strengthen his defensive intensity. For example, during the earlier possession against Wade, he used his physicality to boost his defensive impact.

Thanks to [Death Wrap], the weight gain didn't slow him down. On the contrary, he was even faster than before. After all, he had only gained two kilograms, but the new talent provided a significant boost.

Seeing this, Durant spun quickly to drive past him.

However, the moment Durant turned, the ball in his hands was poked out of bounds.

Durant's expression mirrored Wade's disbelief.

This wasn't his first time facing Han Sen. He had improved his ball-handling against lower-body defenders significantly after last season's Finals, where Han's strategy proved effective.

But just now, Han Sen nearly stripped the ball clean! And when Durant turned to see Han's disappointed face, it infuriated him even more.

This guy always had a way of making himself look punchable!

That said, Durant misjudged Han this time. Han's expression wasn't mockery—it was genuine regret.

If [Death Wrap] had fully matured, that opportunity wouldn't have just resulted in a poke out of bounds—it would've been a full-on steal.

The Heat regained possession, and Chalmers passed to Durant after receiving the inbound.

Just as Chalmers was about to pass, Han Sen darted out from Durant's side with a sudden burst of speed.

It was clear: Han was determined to make up for missing the earlier steal.

Chalmers, sensing danger, increased the pass velocity, ensuring it reached Durant faster. But the ball came in so hot that Durant couldn't react in time, and it sailed out of bounds right in front of him.

Chalmers, to his credit, pounded his chest to indicate it was his fault.

The crowd, however, erupted into a frenzy of excitement.

They could feel the suffocating defensive pressure Han Sen was exerting.

The Grizzlies' perimeter defense was already elite. Shane Battier had replaced Rudy Gay, which downgraded offense but didn't compromise defense. But Han Sen's defensive presence was taking things to another level, disrupting the Heat's rhythm entirely.

The camera panned to the Heat's bench, where Erik Spoelstra was frowning deeply.

Theoretically, with Han throwing himself into every defensive play, the Heat could wear him down offensively. With the Grizzlies' other players looking out of sync, this seemed like their best chance to secure a season-opening win.

Yet, the defensive vibe Han exuded made Spoelstra hesitate. He couldn't shake the feeling that if he pushed too hard, Han might rack up double-digit steals.

As absurd as it sounded, it felt entirely plausible.

Trying to draw fouls on Han to get him off the court? Also unlikely. Han might not be part of the Nike camp, but as a back-to-back Finals MVP, he commanded respect from officials.

Besides, Han's defensive impact was only part of the equation—his offense was even more devastating.

On the next possession, Han used a pick-and-roll to force Kendrick Perkins out of the paint, then dished the ball to Marc Gasol, who slammed it home with a two-handed dunk.

2–7.

The Grizzlies had stifled the Heat's offense, but the Heat couldn't stop the Grizzlies' attack.

Last season's Finals matchup already proved one thing: if the Heat's offense stalls, they can't beat the Grizzlies.

Spoelstra quickly called for a timeout.

When play resumed, the Heat adjusted their offensive strategy.

They didn't try to exhaust Han Sen or draw fouls; instead, they decided to… avoid him.

If you can't beat him, just stay out of his way.

They treated Han's side of the defense as the weak side and focused on attacking the other side.

This strategy worked. Wade and Bosh executed a pick-and-roll, and Wade hit a mid-range jumper to break the Heat's scoring drought.

But the Heat's choice to avoid Han sent another wave of excitement through the crowd.

This was an implicit admission—they couldn't crack Han's defense!

It wasn't just the fans who were fired up. Dave Joerger, known for his defensive expertise, immediately recognized the significance.

When an offense is forced to play one-dimensional basketball, it becomes far easier to defend.

Joerger called Vince Carter off the bench and gave him some instructions.

On the Grizzlies' next possession, Conley missed a three-pointer off a Han Sen assist, but Han anticipated the rebound perfectly, quickly securing the offensive board. He twisted mid-air to finish a reverse layup, drawing a foul on Bosh in the process.

The Verticality Rule continued to challenge interior defenders.

Han stepped to the free-throw line and sank both shots, extending the lead to 4–9.

Back on defense, the Heat continued to attack the side opposite Han.

Wade and Bosh ran another pick-and-roll. This time, Carter pressed up aggressively, forcing Wade toward the basket.

Wade took the opening and drove hard.

After seeing the Heat burned by foul calls earlier, Marc Gasol hesitated to contest, allowing Wade to glide past for a layup.

But just as Wade released the ball, Han swooped in from nowhere.

[Death Wrap] didn't just enhance his speed—it sharpened his defensive instincts. Han read the play and was already in position.

BAM!

A volleyball-style swat sent Wade's shot flying into the stands.

In less than half a quarter, Han had recorded two blocks and one steal.

Even more impressive were the countless defensive plays where he disrupted without registering a stat.

The arena erupted with deafening cheers. Fans leaped to their feet, overcome with excitement.

In that moment, they felt it—they had their very own Jordan on the court.


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