The Rise Of A Legend 37 The Show Of Z 1

"Guys our next opponent had pretty compet.i.tive games in the last two rounds, so don't lower your guard," said Walker

"They might be a hard nut to crack, but the results from the previous two round prove it, but they could be just a bad defensive team," said Isiah

"we are going to win this match either way," said Z a.s.suredly.

"I'm also confident that we are going to win this match, but don't be overconfident, so let's try to win this game without using set plays I don't want other teams to be wary of us," said Walker

"Okay, don't worry, I'm going to give these people a show today, and I'm not planning on wasting this opportunity," said Z with excitement in his eyes.

"Z when we agreed to your plan yesterday what was our condition?" said Walker

"I know I'm not going to be reckless, but I still need some of your Ally-oop pa.s.s to complete my show," Said Z

"Okay, don't make us regret our decision," said Walker as he remembered the discussion that happened between them yesterday.

Yesterday….

Walker and his friends were sitting on the ground gasping air and sweating after they were done with their training.

"I didn't think that we will need a lot of effort to execute this set plays," said Z

"I never said it was going to be easy, but it's going to be helpful don't you think," said Walker

"It going to help us in games, and Isiah are you sure you never been in a team before because the way you understand those plays was fast," said Z

"No, I never been on a team before, but I think I was able to understand the set plays easy because I'm smart," said Isiah

"Look at him shamefully boasting with a straight face," said Z

"Hey am not boasting my IQ is 129," said Isiah

Isiah and Z start arguing, then Walker cut them off.

"That's enough stop you two let talk about tomorrow's game," said Walker

Isiah and Z stop arguing and listened to what Walker was going to say.

"We still have three games left including the game tomorrow if we start using set Plays from the next game the other teams are going to start to plan counter actions against our plans so, we need to try to win tomorrow's game without using them so, do you have any ideas to share," said Walker

"We could continue play like we normally do with you creating opportunities for us to score easy points the only difference is that you wouldn't be shooting," said Isiah

"That could work since I could handle the ball with either hand, but the efficiency will drop a little since I would be using my left hand," said Walker

"Moreover if we keep playing the same style, and the other team knows that I couldn't shot they wouldn't try to defend me and will dare me to shoot the ball, and they will start double teaming you guys," Walker added.

"So one of us need to attract their attention so, they will not figure out that you can't shoot," Said Isiah

"I could do it," said Z

"It's going to be hard Z, and your workload is going to be heavier," said Walker

"I could shoulder all the workload don't worry," said Z with excitement in his eyes.

Walker saw how excited Z was and said: "I know you could do it, but you are a little bit reckless."

"Yeah I agree with you he may overdo it, and injure himself, and we are going to need him for the high school basketball tournaments," said Isiah

"Don't you worry guys I wouldn't put my self in any harm trust me," said Z

"I could trust you, but the moment I see you start acting recklessly we are going to try to switch their attention to Isiah and if it doesn't work we are going to start using set plays, what do you think Isiah," said Walker

"Okay, then Z go, and put a show for them tomorrow," said Isiah

"Don't Worry Guys I'm Going to put a show Tomorrow," said Z

Back to the present…

Walker and his friends reached the court where the game is scheduled to be played they start warming up.

After A While their opponents enter the court Walker saw the three of them one was a chubby man the other has a long hair, and a bald guy, the moment Walker saw them their stats appeared in front of him.

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[Name: ??? (the chubby man)]

[Age: ???]

[Position: PF/C]

[height : 6' 7" (2.06 m) ]

[weight : 250 lbs ]

[Inside scoring: ]

[Outside scoring: D- ]

[Perimeter defense: D- ]

[Post Defense: B-]

[Basketball IQ: C ]

[Ball Handling: D ]

[Rebounding: B ]

[Athleticism: A ]

[Level= 1 (High School level)]

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[Name: ??? (the long hair guy)]

[Age: ???]

[Position: SG/PG]

[height : 6' 3" (1.9 m) ]

[weight : 195 lbs ]

[Inside scoring: C+ ]

[Outside scoring: B+]

[Perimeter defense: C+]

[Post Defense:D+ ]

[Basketball IQ: B+ ]

[Ball Handling: B ]

[Rebounding: D ]

[ Athleticism:B+ ]

[Level= 2 (College level)]

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[Name: ??? (the Bald man)]

[Age: ???]

[Position: SF/SG]

[height : 6' 4" (1.93 m) ]

[weight : 200 lbs ]

[Inside scoring: C+ ]

[Outside scoring: B-]

[Perimeter defense: ]

[Post Defense:C- ]

[Basketball IQ: C+]

[Ball Handling: B- ]

[Rebounding: B+ ]

[Athleticism: ]

[Level= 1 (High School level)]

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When Walker saw their stats and saw that they had a level 2 player Walker start thinking of all the possibilities that this match could go through since he already experiences facing a level 2 Player in the first round.

While Walker was still thinking of all the possible scenarios that could happen in the game.

He heard the voice of the official calling both teams for the coin toss.

"Heads or Tails?" the official asked both teams.

"Heads," said Walker

"Tails," said the guy with long hair

After The official toss, the coin in the air after it landed on the ground.

the official announced the result "Mapel Bad Boys won the toss coin."

"Offense or Defense," Asked the official

"Offense," Answered Walker

The official gave the ball to Walker to start the game. Walker saw that the guy guarding him was the bald guy and that Level 2 Player was guarding Isiah and The chubby man was guarding Z.

When Walker saw that the chubby man was guarding Z, then he decides that he was going to use the speed and athleticism of Z to give him a chance to attract attention to find flaws in their defense so, we could use them to win this game without using any play sets.

Walker starts dribbling the ball with his left hand while trying to protect the ball from getting stolen.

While Walker was dribbling the ball, the bald guy was trying to bother him, and not giving him the chance to dribble the ball easily.

Walker smirked when he saw the way the bald guy was guarding him since that is a good reason for him not shoot the ball while someone is guarding him heavily.

Walker looked towards Z, and when their eyes meet, Z knew that he should be ready to be in action at any moment.

Walker shows lower his defense purposely, and when the bald guy saw that Walker dropped his defense.

He tried to steal the ball, but when Walker saw that the bald guy was reaching for the ball.

At that instant, Walker did a spin move to get by the bald guy, then he saw that Z was about to start jumping towards the basket.

Walker sends the pa.s.s directly to Z who catch it mid-air then he dunks it, and the crowd lost it after they saw how the ally opp was performed.

After scoring the first basket in the match, there was one thought in the mind of Walker and his friends.

"lets the show begins."