Chương 30: Sam God! Rose Gets Schooled!
Something incredible was about to happen. Jiang Lin decided not to rely solely on speed to take on Rose. Trying to beat Rose with speed was not effective and exhausting. He needed to rely on rhythm and change-ups, like the butterfly float move he used to get a jumper off earlier. He would catch Rose off guard.
Giving up on using speed to break through, Jiang Lin faced Rose head-on, their muscles colliding fiercely.
Rose reached for the ball, trying to poke it loose. There was no room to maneuver.
"What is this kid doing?" Gay and the others thought Jiang Lin had lost his mind...
But in the next second, Jiang Lin didn't continue to bulldoze through Rose. Despite the intense collision, Jiang Lin didn't get pushed back. Instead, he used his right hand to pull the ball through his legs, straightening his position!
"Oh my god!" Conley on the Grizzlies' bench was stunned. To pull off a through-the-legs dribble in the middle of such a collision without stopping the ball?
This move might seem normal to fans who see it in 2K, but to NBA-level guards watching, it was jaw-dropping. Rose's hand speed was extremely fast. This kind of move typically ended in a steal unless the player could keep the ball alive.
"The ball control..." Nate Robinson on the Bulls' bench admired the technique. This reminded him of The Professor, a streetball legend known for his rhythm-based style despite lacking standout physical traits.
Jiang Lin's rhythm didn't break. If only guards could understand the move just made, what came next left everyone in awe.
Jiang Lin didn't continue with a standard through-the-legs dribble but instead executed a feigned drop dribble to Rose's side while taking a step forward as if he had lost the ball.
Such a bold feint!
Seeing the ball by his side, Rose lunged right, shifting his weight completely.
Got him!!
Before the crowd could react, Jiang Lin's right hand was already prepared. Before Rose could touch the ball, Jiang Lin pulled it back and executed a right-handed dribble past Rose. This time it was real—a large stride put him past Rose!
Rose, trying to recover, nearly did a split, stumbling face-first and supporting himself with his hands to avoid falling flat.
He had shaken Derrick Rose to the ground!
This dribble was one of the most popular crossover moves in America.
The Phantom God!
Also known as the Sam God crossover!
Created by streetball legend Sam God, it was a deceptive move that involved feigning a dropped dribble. It was beloved by fans and players alike but rarely executed successfully in professional play.
After crossing over Rose, Jiang Lin glanced at him, then took off like a whirlwind, dunking with both hands, 6'5" gliding through the air.
In an instant, Jiang Lin had transcended the competition, outshining everyone!
After landing, Jiang Lin raised his arms to the sky and gave Rose a slight smirk:
"Sorry, I didn't mean to make you fall."
"You!!!" Rose felt the urge to commit murder on the court for the second time, the first being when LeBron repeatedly blocked him…
This was the ultimate show-off, apologizing while highlighting his opponent's fall. Rose quickly did a push-up to recover, but the damage was done—he had been humiliated…
Jiang Lin stood tall, flaunting his skill and confidence!
Everyone else on the court was frozen, watching as Jiang Lin made the All-Star guard, MVP, and Chicago's pride, Derrick Rose, collapse to the floor!
Jiang Lin's Sam God move was executed with precision, followed by a perfect slam dunk!
If the fans' applause was polite before, now it was thunderous, with everyone shouting Jiang's name.
This play solidified Jiang Lin's place in the hearts of Memphis fans!
"Jiang God!"
"We love you!"
"I love you, Jiang!"
The DJ's voice boomed: "JIIIIAAAAAANG!!!!"
Wang Zixing: "Jiang Lin crossed over, pulled back, then switched again—holy sh*t, he made Rose fall! Oops, sorry for the language!"
Ma Jian stood up in the commentary booth: "This Chinese player just crossed over two of the East's biggest stars!!"
This was different from when LeBron fell. Back then, it was a crazy crossover that made LeBron's feet collide. This time, Rose's legs spread apart. While one was internal, this external spread was even more painful!
NBA players weren't yogis; the split stretched Rose's ligaments, causing him to fall forward in pain, nearly doing a full split!
Conley and the others on the bench mimicked the fall, laughing and exclaiming, "My God, my God!"
On the Bulls' side, Nate Robinson felt slightly better, thinking Thibodeau couldn't be too harsh on him since Rose, Thibodeau's favorite, was also getting beaten.
This play unleashed the Grizzlies' momentum. After Rose and Noah celebrated their previous dunk over Randolph, Jiang Lin exacted revenge. The previous poster dunk was quickly forgotten. Compared to dunks, pure technical showcases had a unique charm. The Grizzlies then went on a 14-5 run, tying the game at 75 by the end of the third quarter!
Jiang Lin's solo effort sparked the run!
On the forums, everyone was buzzing about Jiang Lin's Sam God crossover on Rose. Short videos and GIFs of the play quickly spread.
"Is he making a habit of crossing over a star per game?"
"Achievement unlocked: Crossing over a star per game!"
"Jiang Lin, the eternal God!"
"That was Rose!! Can anyone else make Rose lose his footing?"
"If there is anyone, it's the guy who crossed over LeBron!"
"Shrimp and pork dumplings!"
"I'm convinced, Lakers management needs to be punished!"
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