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Amazing Imitation Ability!

"Bang!"

As Lin Tianhui approached the stadium, a loud noise echoed in his ears. It was the unmistakable sound of a basketball being slapped away—probably a perfect block!

Marcus Camby stood triumphantly over James Martin, who had just been rejected.

"Hey kid, that layup was too soft. This isn't the kind of challenge I'm looking for!" Camby taunted, still basking in his block.

In the world of basketball, taunting is as integral as the game itself. Martin, though a bit disheartened, retorted, "It's just one block. Next time, you won't get me!"

In basketball, personal strength matters, but so does maintaining confidence and respect. Even in defeat, staying positive is crucial.

Lin Tianhui observed the scene quietly. Martin's promise was soon overshadowed as Camby swatted another one of his shots with ease.

Camby, who seemed almost invincible on the court, combined strong physical prowess with exceptional basketball IQ. His defensive and offensive play was nearly flawless. If it weren't for the opponent's sharpshooter, the game might have been a blowout.

"Hey, can I borrow a basketball?" Lin Tianhui asked, breaking away from the spectacle to approach one of the players.

"Sure thing, just play as much as you want!" was the enthusiastic response.

With the basketball in hand, Lin Tianhui moved to an open space beside the court. He had a flawless imitation ability, which meant he could rapidly learn and master various basketball skills by watching others.

He focused on a small, agile player in a No. 6 jersey who dribbled with impressive flair. Lin Tianhui began to practice the moves he had just seen.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

The ball rhythmically bounced under his control.

"Bang bang, bang bang!"

After about an hour, Lin Tianhui had perfected various dribbling techniques, including advanced moves like crossover dribbles and behind-the-back dribbling. His progress was astounding.

The full-level imitation ability was no exaggeration. In such a short time, Lin Tianhui transformed from a novice to someone who could handle the basketball with impressive skill. The rapid growth was nothing short of extraordinary.

"Hey Lin, I didn't expect it to be really you!"

Marcus Camby, surprised, approached Lin Tianhui. "I thought you'd never touch a basketball in your life!"

Lin Tianhui smiled and sheepishly admitted, "To be honest, basketball seems pretty fun!"

Camby, delighted, responded, "Wow, I'm really happy to hear that! As your best friend, it's great to see you finally interested in basketball. We'll definitely have to play together!"

Camby's excitement was genuine. As his roommate, Camby had always hoped Lin Tianhui would join him on the court. Seeing him practice dribbling was a pleasant surprise.

Camby, who was a key player at the University of Massachusetts, was astute enough to notice that Lin Tianhui's dribbling was not typical of a beginner.

"I saw your dribbling just now. You're quite skilled. Lin, didn't you tell me the truth before? You actually know how to play basketball, right?"

Camby, a talented basketball player, could sense that Lin Tianhui's dribbling was beyond the usual level for someone new to the sport. It seemed like Lin had practiced before.

Lin Tianhui gave a noncommittal nod. Admitting that he had achieved such progress in a single day might be too shocking.

Camby, sensing Lin Tianhui's reluctance to divulge more, didn't press further. Instead, he smiled and said, "Marcus, when you play tomorrow, count me in!"

Lin Tianhui was eager to test his skills in actual gameplay. Real-world practice and competition would be more beneficial than solo drills.

"Sure thing!" Camby agreed with a smile, giving Lin Tianhui a friendly pat on the shoulder. "By the way, thanks for returning the ball."

As they walked away, Camby's enthusiasm was evident. He seemed to be planning a celebration for Lin Tianhui's newfound interest in basketball.

While strolling through the campus, Camby's eyes gleamed with mischief. "We've got to celebrate tonight. It's incredible that you're finally into basketball!"

Camby continued, "I heard Christie Carey from the next class is interested in you. How about inviting her out tonight? Or Monroe Scott? I'm good with either!"

Lin Tianhui, amused by Camby's sudden interest in matchmaking, smiled knowingly. "Don't worry, I've got it covered!"

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