Chapter 2
Aomine Daiki, Leave Him to Me!
At this moment, Aomine Daiki and Yamashita Gōki stood face-to-face on the court.
Aomine Daiki said to Yamashita Gōki, "How about this? Three baskets. I'll let you have the first possession!"
Yamashita Gōki didn't refuse, replying with a playful sneer, "Oh? Are you sure you want to give me the ball first? You're going to suffer a miserable defeat."
Li Zhongshu could see through it. Yamashita Gōki was deliberately provoking Aomine Daiki. He knew Aomine's personality; the more he said things like this, the more it would irritate him. Aomine Daiki would absolutely refuse to take the first possession. However, Li Zhongshu still didn't understand what the opponent's ultimate goal was!
At this moment, the match between Aomine Daiki and Yamashita Gōki began.
***
Meanwhile, in a corner of the court, a student stood with a camera, recording the game. Judging by the recording equipment in his hands, they had come prepared!
At the same time, in the team's training room, people were watching the live broadcast. Among them were the reserve players who had been defeated by Aomine Daiki and Li Zhongshu yesterday!
"Boss, I told you they would accept the challenge."
"Exactly. But this time, they are bound to lose."
"Nonsense, Boss Yamashita is playing. How can they possibly win?"
"That brat will pay a heavy price for his arrogance!"
"Hahaha, the match has started!"
***
Before Yamashita Gōki checked the ball, his height of 189 cm gave him a clear physical advantage over Aomine Daiki. The height difference was obvious, and in terms of weight, Yamashita Gōki completely dominated! If one were to imagine them as nesting dolls, Yamashita Gōki was easily two sizes larger than Aomine Daiki!
Yamashita Gōki caught the ball. Ignoring Aomine Daiki's tight defense, he drove the ball to the right, sealing off Aomine's defense, and immediately backed him down in the post!
Thud!
Thud!!
Thud!!!
With one heavy bump after another, he pushed Aomine Daiki back. Although Aomine Daiki tried his best to defend and look for a steal, the difference in height, wingspan, and weight was simply too massive! Aomine Daiki wasn't a player who relied on physical size.
Yamashita Gōki initiated contact, spun toward the basket, and executed a powerful, thunderous dunk!
BOOM!!!!
"Score!"
At this moment, cheers erupted from the live broadcast room.
"Incredible! That kid couldn't block his attack at all!"
"Senior Yamashita, amazing!"
"Show that brat the gap between them!"
"These arrogant kids need to be taught a lesson!"
"Watching Senior Yamashita attack is so satisfying!"
"Hahaha, who can deny that?"
***
Amidst the wild celebration, it was now Aomine Daiki's turn to attack. Eager to avenge the previous play, his fighting spirit was burning!
He burst forward with his maximum speed. Like a hunting cheetah, Aomine Daiki blew past Yamashita Gōki in an instant, leaving him a full body-length behind!
But just as he was about to turn and mock him, he realized that Yamashita Gōki hadn't even moved!
"What's the meaning of this?"
Aomine Daiki stood under the basket, choosing not to shoot. He asked, "What, did you give up? Or do you know you can't stop me?"
Yamashita Gōki turned his head and smiled. "Sorry, it's not that I can't stop you. It's just that there's no need to defend you."
"Because you can't beat me anyway!!!"
***
The moment he said this, everyone understood his meaning. It was a blatant provocation!
Yamashita Gōki didn't even believe Aomine Daiki could stop his own attacks. Three possessions. He wouldn't miss a single shot! Therefore, he didn't care about Aomine Daiki's offense at all, not even bothering to defend him!
To Aomine Daiki, this was a massive insult! He could face a player stronger than himself, and even if he lost, he wouldn't mind.
But he could not tolerate this patronizing attitude! This was worse than losing the match outright.
Yamashita Gōki sneered, "Go ahead, kid, put it in. Take your precious one point, haha."
His mocking face made Aomine Daiki's anger boil over. Although Momoi Satsuki shouted from the sidelines, "Don't let him get to you, A-Dai!"
Aomine's rationality had completely vanished. He threw the ball out of bounds and said, "If I can't stop you, then consider this match my loss."
Li Zhongshu sighed. At this point, words were useless. He could only wait silently for the next match.
Yamashita Gōki smiled. His plan had succeeded!
To be honest, even though he was a defensive specialist, he had watched Aomine Daiki's previous games. Aomine's offensive sharpness was something even he wasn't confident he could stop.
And seeing Aomine's drive just now, he was even more convinced! Aomine Daiki's drive was top-tier!
But with just a few simple words, he had successfully provoked him! This was exactly what he wanted to see.
It was Yamashita Gōki's turn to possess the ball. He attacked using the same move as before. He didn't care where Aomine Daiki was, nor what defensive tactics he used. It was as if Aomine didn't exist in his eyes!
Yamashita Gōki backed him down again, driving hard into the paint. Then, using his sheer physical advantage, he overpowered Aomine Daiki and scored!
Thud!!!
Another score.
Aomine Daiki watched as Yamashita Gōki refused to defend him, and he didn't attack either. He threw the ball away again and shouted, "Again!"
Yamashita Gōki drove toward the paint once more. This time, Aomine Daiki knew he couldn't win a head-on physical battle, so he timed his move and reached out his right hand!
"Good opportunity!"
But at that exact moment, Yamashita Gōki pulled the ball back, using his footwork under the basket to evade Aomine's steal, and raised the ball high above his head.
Slam!!!
The shot went in!!!
3-0!!!!
Yamashita Gōki had completely dominated Aomine Daiki!
At this moment, the live broadcast room erupted!
"Serves you right, kid!"
"Go to hell, brat!"
"Let's see if you can still be arrogant!"
"And that Li Zhongshu, you're next!"
"Hahaha!"
Aomine Daiki looked utterly defeated. He couldn't accept this! He couldn't believe he had lost to such a guy!
But at this moment, Li Zhongshu walked over and said, "It's fine. He was just provoking you. I'll handle him next."
Before Aomine Daiki could speak, Yamashita Gōki heard him and laughed. "You?"
"Hahaha, I didn't even go looking for you, and you're already seeking death?"
"Then come on, kid. Let me teach you a lesson!"