"Jinwoo's talent is once again unleashed!"
In San Antonio, USA, at the famous Alamodome!
Kenny Smith, from the commentary box on the sidelines, sprang from his seat, looking incredulously at Jinwoo, who was wearing the No. 1 jersey on the court.
This scene was truly breathtaking!
No one would have expected Jinwoo to finish an offensive play by dunking over two defenders.
"Jinwoo is proving with his actions that he is definitely a player worth any team's full investment!"
Turning around, as Jalen Brunson brought the ball to the frontcourt, Villanova University's offense once again began to operate like clockwork.
Brunson passed the ball to Mikal Bridges, who drove in two steps with the ball, then smoothly passed it to Josh Hart, who was cutting to the basket. After being momentarily intercepted by Jinwoo, Hart made a bounce pass to Eric Paschall near the free-throw line. Paschall caught the ball, and before the help defender, Jarred Vanderbilt, could close out, he shot directly!
"Swish!"
The mid-range jump shot found its mark steadily!
4:2!
Villanova University once again took the lead!
Offensive and defensive transition, Kentucky Wildcats advanced to half-court.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) first found Jinwoo, who had created an opportunity by using a screen.
"Thump!"
The basketball landed in his hands, and as Jinwoo looked up at the rim, a pair of quick hands intercepted him!
"It's Josh Hart of Villanova University!"
Seeing Villanova University's defensive change, Kenny Smith in the commentary box was very surprised: "Jinwoo used a screen to shake off Mikal Bridges' defense, but Josh Hart completed the help defense in time!"
"This might be Coach Wright's defensive strategy against Jinwoo!"
Jinwoo's individual offensive ability is definitely top-tier in the NCAA league.
But just as Villanova University Head Coach Jay Wright said before the game:
Basketball is not a one-man sport, and Villanova University has the top roster in the NCAA league.
Coach Wright also strictly required all players on the team to switch indefinitely in defense against Jinwoo's individual offense before the game!
Even if Jinwoo shook off one defender, Villanova University would quickly have a second player switch to him!
"This might be the strongest defense Jinwoo has encountered in his career so far!"
"This is also the first time this season that a team has implemented targeted defense against Jinwoo on the defensive end!"
Clearly, Villanova University's emphasis on Jinwoo in this game has far surpassed Alexander.
Head coach Wright on the sidelines also kept a close eye on the court.
He hoped that the team's indefinite switching defensive system on the defensive end could limit Jinwoo's performance.
But he also had a strong premonition that Jinwoo would not just sit back and do nothing!
At the same time, Hart on the court was also on high alert, his feet pressed against the three-point line, constantly guarding against Jinwoo shaking him off with one step.
"Swish!"
However, Jinwoo, standing one step outside the three-point line, had no intention of driving this time. Instead, he rose directly for a pull-up, relying on his absolute jumping height and height advantage, and shot a pull-up three-pointer!
"Swish!"
The basketball, like a sharp blade unsheathed, delivered a fatal blow!
4:5!
The Kentucky Wildcats quickly took the lead!
Villanova University attacked, and the basketball came into Bridges' hands!
On the left side, outside the three-point line, he used a screen from the team's center, Omari Spellman, to shake off Vanderbilt's defense, and launched a surprise three-pointer from outside the arc!
"Swish!"
The basketball traced a beautiful arc in the air, then pierced through the net!
7:5!
Turning around, Alexander brought the ball to the frontcourt and still chose to pass it to Jinwoo!
This time, the one intercepting Jinwoo was Paschall!
However, Paschall still chose to position himself inside the three-point line, guarding against Jinwoo's drive.
"Are you sure you want to guard me there?"
Seeing the defender's positioning choice, Jinwoo, one step outside the three-point line, was a little helpless.
Then, without any wasted words, he rose up and launched another three-point arrow, like a rainbow piercing the sun, once again blasting through the net!
After scoring, Jinwoo shook his head towards the Villanova University bench.
No, what on earth is wrong with you guys?
Why are you so forgetful?
He had just made a super long-range three-pointer, and then you guys didn't change your defensive choice at all?
Are you looking down on him that much?
With Jinwoo's subtle reminder, Villanova University Head Coach Jay Wright finally reacted. He gestured to the players on the court.
The meaning was: starting from the next possession, the team would extend its defense!
Regardless of whether Jinwoo's two super three-pointers were lucky shots or not.
Since he could make two consecutive shots, it meant that the position one step outside the three-point line was within his shooting range.
Therefore, extending the defense was entirely reasonable!
Villanova University attacked on the next possession. After patient ball movement, the opportunity finally came to Spellman in the paint. Although he couldn't put the ball into the basket, he drew a defensive foul from Vanderbilt, earning two free throws.
After making both free throws, Villanova University took the lead again, 9:8!
"The Kentucky Wildcats are relying on Jinwoo's continuous firing from the outside, while Villanova University is showcasing team basketball to the fullest!"
The two teams' completely different offensive styles made Kenny Smith in the commentary box repeatedly exclaim: "This kind of shootout is quite novel!"
"But what we need to pay attention to is that even if Jinwoo is hot-handed at the start, they are still the trailing team!"
Just as Kenny Smith said.
Even though Jinwoo entered the zone from the start, he scored 8 points consecutively with a 100\% shooting percentage.
But Villanova University was always able to respond on the offensive end through teamwork!
"Jinwoo's playing style is very suitable for the Golden State Warriors!"
In the stands, Kevin Love suddenly spoke: "The reason why the Golden State Warriors have been successful in recent years, besides their unsolvable roster, is their perfect spatial arrangement on offense, with a bunch of shooters playing freely from the outside!"
Mentioning the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Love looked at LeBron James beside him.
After all, the Warriors have been the nemesis of our Executive Vice Ball King for the past few years.
"No, Jinwoo is not just suitable for the Golden State Warriors' tactical system!"
James' eyes were fixed on Jinwoo on the court, and he said with a serious expression: "He is more suitable for me!"
"If we can join forces, the Golden State Warriors will be nothing to fear, and we will create a brand new dynasty!"
Defeating the Golden State Warriors head-on and creating a brand new dynasty.
This is what LeBron James yearned for in his heart.
But with the Cleveland Cavaliers' current salary structure, how easy would it be to acquire Jinwoo in this year's draft?
If the Cleveland Cavaliers still cannot defeat the Golden State Warriors and lift the O'Brien Trophy in this year's NBA Finals, James might have to make his decision again!
"Indeed, Jinwoo is really a great fit for you!"
Love said after careful consideration: "His off-ball movement on offense is very active, and his three-point ability is also guaranteed!"
Besides his powerful three-point shooting ability on offense, Jinwoo's ability to create his own shot in crucial moments is definitely underestimated.
And his single-defense ability and help-defense awareness on the defensive end are not bad either.
Such a player, paired with James, would be a perfect partner.
James could rely on his powerful driving ability to attack the paint, attract the opponent's defensive attention, and then pass the ball to the wide-open Jinwoo on the perimeter.
This tactical system would definitely ensure that the Cleveland Cavaliers' overall strength would improve by another level.
"Jinwoo will not just be a system player!"
As if he had thought of something, James quickly changed the subject: "His ceiling will definitely be a superstar who dominates both ends of the court. Let's look forward to this year's draft. This young man from Korea is destined to become a major dark horse!"
No longer bringing up topics related to Jinwoo, James already had his own plan in mind.