Also the No. 13 Rookie, Is Wang Chong the Next Kobe?

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In the NBA, there is a notable gap between the scoring abilities of different players. A simple question often comes up: who is the better scorer, Durant or Kobe?

Some argue it's Durant because his average points and shooting percentage far exceed Kobe's. Others believe it's Kobe, citing his 81-point game and his streak of scoring 50+ and 40+ points in consecutive games.

While Durant's scoring is consistent, his ceiling is relatively lower due to physical limitations. His career-high score is just 55 points, and he hasn't scored 50+ points frequently.

In Wang Chong's opinion, when it comes to offensive skills and techniques, Kobe is undoubtedly better than Durant. But why does Durant always find it easier to score on the court, and why is his efficiency rating higher? The reason is simple: it's because of his physical talent.

Kobe's dynamic talent is outstanding and ranks among the best in history, but his static talent is just average.

Durant's mid-range shooting does not require any fancy moves. He just jumps and shoots. His height makes it difficult for opponents to effectively defend him.

Kobe, on the other hand, has to use significant backward movement to avoid being blocked by opponents. Naturally, this makes his shots more difficult. Additionally, Kobe's stubborn nature often leads him to force his way through double teams, which significantly affects his shooting percentage.

If Kobe were a few centimeters taller, or played more smartly, his shooting percentage would surely improve, possibly reaching 48% or even above 50%.

Currently, Wang Chong is enjoying the benefits of Durant's static talent.

With a height of 2.09 meters, a wingspan of 2.26 meters, and a unique high shooting angle, it is indeed easy for him to score. With an overall ability rating of only 82, Wang Chong's offensive firepower is at least comparable to those league players with an overall rating of 88 or even 90.

After all, the pinnacle of any sport is where talented players with extraordinary abilities converge.

At this moment, Anthony was personally experiencing Wang Chong's talent... or more accurately, Durant's terrifying talent.

The most exaggerated aspect is that Wang Chong is not the same version of Durant as he was in 2007. Durant's mid-range shots were not as accurate during his rookie period. At that time, his offense mainly relied on dribbling and breaking through. Although he took many mid-range shots, his shooting percentage was less than 40%, and his offensive efficiency was not high.

Therefore, although Durant averaged 20.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in his rookie season with the Supersonics, his shooting percentage was only 43%, which was not particularly efficient among forward players.

But in just his second season, Durant's mid-range shot developed, his shooting percentage soared, and he became very difficult to defend. His average points per game increased to 25, and his shooting percentage reached 47.6%.

Since then, Durant's shooting percentage has never fallen below 46%, and the only seasons with a shooting percentage below 50% were his first five seasons, including the 2011-12 season when he averaged 49.6%.

Although Wang Chong is now equipped with Durant's growth template, his growth trajectory is completely different from Durant's. Using the points acceleration fusion template, his improvement is most significant in mid-range shooting—what Durant excelled at in his peak.

Thus, what Anthony is facing right now is not the rookie Durant of 2007 but a weakened version of peak Durant.

Even though his ability has been weakened and his overall rating is only 82, his playing style remains the same. Coupled with his 94 mid-range shooting ability and the continuous enhancement effects of three shooting badges, his offensive firepower is formidable.

The first quarter turned into a scoring battle between Wang Chong and Anthony.

Wang Chong made 6 of 8 shots in the quarter, scoring 12 points and grabbing 2 rebounds.

Anthony made 3 of 6 shots and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist.

On the surface, the two seemed evenly matched, but Wang Chong actually had the upper hand in scoring. If this story were told to others, it would sound like a fantasy.

At the end of the first quarter, Anthony, who was sitting on the bench for a brief rest, still had a look of disbelief on his face.

"What's up with this guy? How did he suddenly become so powerful?"

On the other side, the Lakers' bench was filled with expressions of joy and excitement.

They had hit the jackpot, really hit the jackpot!

Wang Chong was actually able to compete with Anthony in scoring and even had a slight edge!

That was Carmelo Anthony, the top pick who was destined to become an All-Star or even a superstar! This was the second time Wang Chong had bested him. What did this mean? Could the No. 13 pick they traded for have the potential to be on par with the top pick, just like Kobe?

Kobe's No. 1 pick in the NBA draft was the famous "Answer," Allen Iverson.

Although Kobe's early career couldn't compare to Iverson's, as of last season, Kobe averaged 30 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game in the regular season and was selected to the All-NBA First Team for the 2002-03 season. Iverson only made it to the All-NBA Second Team that year.

Even though Kobe has not yet completely surpassed Iverson, many people have already begun comparing him to Iverson.

Keep in mind, Kobe was just a starting player whom the Lakers traded to get the 13th pick in the first round from the Hornets. That trade turned out to be a huge win.

Looking at the current situation, it seems that what happened with Kobe is about to happen again.

And unlike the Lakers' trade for Kobe, where they patiently trained him for several seasons, Wang Chong seemed very strong right from the start.

Apart from being grateful, there were no other words to describe their feelings.

Luckily, Wang Chong was not very prominent in high school and only played as a freshman in the NCAA. Otherwise, with his talent and strength, he would definitely have been the top pick if he had waited another year or two to enter the draft. How could the Lakers have gotten such a steal?

The short break passed quickly. During these few minutes, Anthony gradually came to terms with reality. Wang Chong's personal ability was indeed strong now, and it was at least on par with his own.

While accepting this reality, Anthony also thought about how to handle Wang Chong next.

He decided to try to tire him out as much as possible, wearing him down in the first half!

In the NCAA finals, Anthony noticed that Wang Chong's physical fitness seemed lacking. After defending for a few rounds, Wang Chong was already out of breath and almost exhausted by the end. After the game, he needed his teammates' support to get back to the locker room.

Skills may significantly improve due to short-term training, but physical fitness is not something that can be enhanced quickly. To strengthen physical fitness requires long-term, high-intensity training.

But Anthony's plan was destined to fail.

After all, Wang Chong is not an ordinary player. He's playing basketball with cheats, and normal logic doesn't apply to him.

End of this chapter

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