Chapter 776 - 243: Dare to Duel Me One-on-One?

"King of Turnaround Jumpers:

Task prerequisite: Proactively challenge Michael Jordan to a turnaround fadeaway duel.

Objective: Zhang Hao’s number of successful turnaround fadeaways in this game exceeds Michael Jordan’s.

Rewards: 1. For every successful turnaround fadeaway Zhang Hao surpasses Michael Jordan by 1, reward 10 days of life; 2. Bronze Lottery Opportunity 1 time."

Zhang Hao looked at three tasks triggered in a row.

Playing against other superstars, because of the passive medal "Taunt," not only would the opponent target him, but if nothing special happens, it’s very difficult to trigger tasks.

But playing against Jordan suddenly triggers a bunch of tasks...

However, looking at the potential rewards—a Star Experience Card of Jordan’s 86-87 season, life reward exceeding the number of hits by 10 times, 15 days of life reward, one Bronze Lottery Draw Opportunity and one Bronze Lottery Opportunity, and breaking records as scoring champion theoretically similar to being selected for the All-Rookie First Team in the rookie year...

Also, scoring champion! At least 5 All-NBA First Team players each year, but only 1 scoring champion each year!

But, challenging Jordan...

This "Taunt" debuff, playing against mild-tempered players like Anfernee Hardaway or Grant Hill would make them more motivated upon seeing him, and against opponents like Garnett or Malone, they would wish they could bite him.

Entering the court, Zhang Hao felt Jordan’s hostility.

Evidently deeper than the regular competitive hostility, akin to how Jordan looked at Olajuwon last year during the All-Star Weekend... This isn’t just the hostility of a scoring champion threat!

Clearly, this is the "Bonus" of "Taunt."

Good grief, now still need to challenge the opponent...

Zhang Hao immediately began to think about how to maximize benefits in challenging Jordan...

...

The pre-game pleasantries were over, and the two teams completed their final preparations before the game, ready for the starting players to enter the field.

Jordan, the captivating man.

When Jordan went to the technical station to wipe the magnesium powder,

at this moment, teammates saw Zhang Hao quickly walking towards the technical station!

Instantly, teammates felt very uneasy...

Jordan wiped off the magnesium powder, about to enter the court, saw Zhang Hao coming over and didn’t pay attention, but as he turned to walk onto the court, he heard a voice with little emotion but not a small volume, and immediately stopped in his tracks.

"Mr. Jordan, do you dare to face me one-on-one with a turnaround fadeaway challenge?"

Even O’Neal, who was helping the referee test the ball, couldn’t help but slap his forehead when he heard this, but forgot he was holding the ball, and slammed the ball into his own face, painfully hunched over clutching his head...

Nobody bothered to pity Big Fatty, nobody even noticed him.

Originally, a few 50 great stars were dazzling beyond compare, but when Zhang Hao and Jordan stood together, the attention of the live audience was attracted, although they really didn’t like Zhang Hao, their fear also represented their acknowledgment that Zhang Hao had truly become Jordan’s opponent, although except for the fans near the technical station, nobody knew what Zhang Hao said, but given Zhang Hao’s frequent pre-game taunts to opponents... Anyway, just boo him!

Zhang Hao and Jordan stared at each other for a few seconds, some players on the field understood Zhang Hao’s words right away, some didn’t catch them immediately, but seeing the situation, how could they not understand what’s going on?

Zhang Hao is famous for this!

Lakers players found it painful while already accustomed to it, Bulls players didn’t expect Zhang Hao to be so bold even facing Jordan...

But everyone was curious about how Jordan would respond?

Those who heard Zhang Hao’s words were initially shocked, but upon regaining their composure, suddenly realized Zhang Hao was digging a hole for Jordan!

Jordan looked at Zhang Hao for a few seconds, seeing Zhang Hao’s cold face, recalling Zhang Hao’s polite provocation... tilted his head, Jordan ignored Zhang Hao and walked straight onto the court.

This... the boos from the live audience stagnated for a moment.

Though most fans didn’t know exactly what Zhang Hao said, looking at the positions of the two and the reactions of other players, they could roughly guess Zhang Hao was provoking Jordan.

But Jordan surprisingly didn’t respond! This really hit the live audience hard emotionally.

On the contrary, players on the field felt Jordan was calm and didn’t fall into the trap.

Barkley was quite regretful, looking at Zhang Hao, then Jordan, this one-on-one back-down showdown picture would be too beautiful.

What a pity...

Zhang Hao, feeling joy and regret, went to wipe the magnesium powder and stepped onto the court.

"Taunt: Always able to become the most focused target of the opposing superstar on the court, with effects depending on the opponent’s personality characteristics."

This was the first time Zhang Hao faced Jordan after obtaining this medal, and now he understood the effect of this medal on Jordan.

An opponent who values a player would probably be calmer than usual.

Tricky...

Jordan glanced at Zhang Hao, who had stepped onto the side of the midline, towering over Rodman... one-on-one back-down showdown with turnaround fadeaway? Am I crazy?

The game was about to start, and the Lakers sent out Kenny Anderson, Doug Christie, Zhang Hao, Barkley, and O’Neal as their starting lineup.

The Bulls sent out Ron Harper, Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, and Luke Longley as their starting lineup.

Two players on the court were particularly nervous—198cm Doug Christie and 218cm Luke Longley.

Doug Christie looked at Jordan... Little boss, I’m already miserable enough, and you added difficulty!

Luke Longley was baffled, looking at O’Neal’s red nose and bitter face... Did I provoke you? Why are you looking at me so fiercely?