章節 143: A Battle of the Gods in the New Season, Five Players Averaging 30+ Points Per Game, Who is the Scoring Leader?
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This inability to adjust quickly explains why Ellis dropped to the second round in the draft. The Bulls, newly assembled in the summer, lacked chemistry. Ellis, their primary point guard, often appeared lost, and the rest of the team followed suit. In their initial preseason games, the Bulls suffered significant losses, their style chaotic. Only when Wang Chong took the court did things stabilize somewhat. His presence served as a guiding force, with teammates understanding one thing: get the ball to Wang Chong.
However, even with his experience and vision, Wang Chong couldn't fully control the team's play, nor was he expected to. For now, his role as the Bulls' primary offensive weapon would suffice.
Without a traditional point guard and with a team still gelling, the Bulls needed time to adjust, both tactically and in terms of on-court chemistry. Realistically, Wang Chong didn't anticipate major progress until 2006, believing the first month of the regular season would still be rough.
Fans, though, had different expectations. Despite the Bulls' dismal preseason, winning just 2 of 10 games and looking disorganized, Wang Chong's bold statements during media day — promising 50+ wins and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals — stirred hope.
Wang Chong didn't play much in preseason, leaving most of the time for Ellis and the bench to gain experience. Although this disappointed fans, many hoped that once the regular season began and Wang Chong started playing seriously, the Bulls' fortunes would improve.
Yet, after the Bulls narrowly won their first regular-season game — 109-105 against the lowly Charlotte Bobcats, requiring overtime — the optimism waned. Wang Chong's debut was stellar, scoring 30 points with 9 rebounds and 4 assists, but outside of him and Tyson Chandler's double-double (11 points, 11 rebounds), the rest of the team struggled. Ellis, in particular, had a disastrous game, shooting 2 of 11 and committing 5 turnovers. His lack of control was evident, and on defense, he was no match for fellow rookie Raymond Felton.
The Bulls' head coach, Scott Skiles, shared the concerns about Ellis, who seemed out of place as the starting point guard. But Wang Chong had insisted on giving Ellis a shot, so Skiles let him play — for now.
Following their hard-fought victory against the Bobcats, the Bulls went on a four-game losing streak, dropping their record to 1-4. These losses were understandable, given the strength of their opponents — the Nets, Spurs, Jazz, and Pistons. But it was clear that the Bulls, with no chemistry and poor execution, had no chance of being a playoff contender.
The only bright spot for Chicago? Wang Chong's exceptional play. After five games, he averaged 32.2 points per game, ranking third in the league, behind only Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson, both averaging 33 points. Wang Chong's efficiency, though, was even higher.
For Wang Chong, this season was an opportunity to establish himself as a true scoring leader in the league. Having left the Lakers to step out from Kobe Bryant's shadow, he was determined to prove he could contend for the scoring title.
The 2005-06 season, in hindsight, was a remarkable year for scorers. Kobe led the league with 35.4 points per game, the highest in the post-Jordan era. Iverson, with 33 points per game, had his career's best scoring average but was still eclipsed by Kobe. LeBron James, in just his third season, posted 31.4 points per game. While Arenas also came close, finishing with 29.3 points per game, Dwyane Wade, though not in the 30+ club, had a brilliant postseason, leading the Heat to the championship and earning Finals MVP.
This was a season of significant change in the NBA — the rise of players like Kobe, LeBron, and Wade, and the gradual decline of stars like Shaquille O'Neal and Iverson. Wang Chong, too, found himself at the heart of this transition, fully intent on competing for the scoring crown, regardless of Kobe's dominance.
On November 14, the Bulls snapped their losing streak, beating the Golden State Warriors 105-100. Wang Chong led the team with 35 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Two days later, he scored 41 points in a 99-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, leading a 12-point comeback to secure the Bulls' second straight win.
In a season destined for high-scoring duels, Wang Chong positioned himself as a major force — aiming for the scoring title and much more.
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