If, before, Su Yan needed screens and constant Off-Ball Movement to find opportunities for a Three-point Shot.
Now.
He can use his physical strength to create his own Three-point Shot opportunities.
Steel Tendons and Iron Bones Lv1 not only strengthened his power and explosiveness, enhancing his defensive ability.
It also gave him the ability to create his own offense.
In short.
In the NBA, having great strength almost always brings benefits, with no downsides.
Second quarter.
Su Yan's step-back Three-point Shot offense alone made 4 Three-point Shots, putting immense pressure on the entire Bobcats team.
At halftime.
Su Yan made 6 Three-point Shots, scoring 23 points, along with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 3 Blockings.
Opponents always knew Su Yan was accurate from Three-point Shot, but they never quite took it seriously enough.
Allowing him to sink a full 6 Three-point Shots in the first half.
This also indicates that the Three-point Shot was not yet the main trend in that era.
Su Yan's playing style was a trailblazer for the small ball era.
"COME ON!"
During halftime, Kenny Smith was very excited, "6 Three-point Shots + 3 steals + 3 blocks in one half.
This is entirely the performance of a 3&D Player.
He even surpasses many ordinary 3&D Players, such as Bruce Bowen, P.J. Tucker, and so on.
They cannot be compared to Su Yan!"
"Yes, yes, Su Yan is amazing!"
Amy Johnson also praised him endlessly, "His Three-point Shot is accurate and unreasonable, and his defense is fierce.
This momentum... Su Yan is on track to become a Top-tier 3&D Player in the league."
Bobcats locker room.
Larry Brown repeatedly emphasized guarding Su Yan's Three-point Shot, and at the same time... everyone was completely puzzled.
Why Su Yan's strength suddenly became so powerful.
New York Knicks locker room.
Everyone had the same thought.
Coach D'Antoni couldn't help but ask, "Yan, what's going on with your strength?!
120 kg bench press.
How can you go head-to-head with Gerald Wallace without faltering? No, you completely suppressed him.
This is unbelievable."
"Uh..."
Su Yan smiled, "Is there a possibility that my bench press strength is more than 120 kg?!"
"Impossible!"
Coach D'Antoni didn't believe it.
It had only been a second physical test, and he clearly remembered Su Yan's bench press was 120 kg.
"Wrong, coach!"
McGrady replied with a smile, "Now Su Yan's bench press is 180 kg, already stronger than 'The Beast' Howard, and only 10 kg less than 'The Little Emperor' LeBron."
"Impossible!!!"
D'Antoni almost screamed.
How could his bench press increase by 60 kg in just a few days?
It's like telling someone you can last three days and three nights without falling.
Who the hell would believe that!
"Su Yan, is that true?"
D'Antoni asked with wide eyes.
Su Yan gave an awkward smile, "If I were to say... it is, would you believe me?!"
"No!"
It's really hard to believe, okay.
David Lee explained, "Because Su Yan didn't give his full effort during the previous bench press measurement."
"That's more like it."
D'Antoni breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he didn't understand why he would hold back, it was a somewhat acceptable reason.
He didn't dwell on it.
If before, Su Yan only had the potential of a Top-tier 3&D Player, now he was almost playing at the level of a Top-tier 3&D Player.
He liked it.
D'Antoni liked Su Yan even more.
He gave Su Yan a reassuring look, as if to say, after the game, I will definitely give you a satisfactory offer.
15 minutes later.
The second half began.
The Bobcats suddenly increased their defensive intensity on Su Yan, a belated increase in defensive intensity.
Su Yan was not afraid.
In the first half, he largely perceived and enjoyed the strength and explosive enhancements brought by Steel Tendons and Iron Bones Lv1.
He played a bit recklessly.
Now that the initial surge was gone, it was time to play properly, get stats, and win the game.
Using screens, Off-Ball Movement, and his strength, Su Yan utilized all his abilities without reservation.
His teammates also revolved around him.
They couldn't stop him.
Even if the Bobcats increased their defensive intensity and seriously guarded Su Yan, it wasn't something they could simply resolve.
Crucially.
On the defensive end, Su Yan could put pressure on both "Martial Saint" and "The King of Cats."
It's important to know.
These two were the Bobcats' strongest dual cores.
Against other players, such as Felton, who was only 185 cm tall, he made it almost impossible for him to move.
Offense and defense.
Su Yan wanted both.
Under his leadership, the team launched a 13:4 offensive storm in the third quarter, extending the lead to double digits in one fell swoop.
Not a huge lead.
But the New York Knicks steadily maintained the lead, giving the Bobcats no chance to catch up or even dream of a comeback.
At the commentary table.
"Strong, New York Knicks!"
Amy Johnson tapped the table, exclaiming, "The Bobcats are a Playoffs team, with the potential to challenge for the top four.
For the New York Knicks, a team at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, to lead by more than ten points and keep them suppressed is somewhat incredible!"
"Mmm-hmm~"
Kenny Smith raised an eyebrow and hummed, "Theoretically, the New York Knicks shouldn't be able to exert this kind of dominance.
However.
Now that they have an additional Top-tier 3&D Player, Su Yan, everything changes.
One can only say... Su Yan is strong!!!"
Throughout the second half, the Bobcats' defense on Su Yan's Three-point Shot was extremely tight; despite being an Undrafted Player, he received superstar-level defensive treatment.
But.
He still made 3 Three-point Shots.
Two were from ultra-long range, and one was a highly difficult Three-point Shot made over a defender right in his face!!!
All were shots that were almost impossible to make.
But Su Yan made them unreasonably, leaving the Bobcats in despair.
When they guarded the Three-point Shot too tightly, Su Yan would inevitably get some opportunities to attack the basket.
He didn't attack much.
He successfully attacked the basket 3 times.
One layup made, two fouls drawn, resulting in 4 free throws, making 2 of 4.
On the defensive end.
Su Yan, always serious, had both steals and Blockings.
With Su Yan exerting himself fully on both offense and defense, the New York Knicks ultimately defeated the Bobcats by 11 points.
Securing their fourth consecutive win.
This was something every New York Knicks player wouldn't have dared to imagine at the beginning of the season.
Under the dual abilities of Steel Tendons and Iron Bones Lv1 and Off-Ball Movement Lv2, Su Yan once again delivered an efficient performance.
He made 9 Three-point Shots in the entire game, scoring 36 points, 5 steals, 4 blocks, and... 4 rebounds and 3 assists!!!
"Congratulations to the New York Knicks for defeating the Bobcats and achieving their 4th consecutive win of the season! This is a 4-game winning streak after a 10-game losing streak!
Did the players suddenly wake up?!"
Amy Johnson paused here, briefly building suspense, then excitedly continued, "That's because of the addition of a Top-tier 3&D Player.
He possesses a playing style that combines elegance and brute force.
He is a potential stock for the small ball era.
He is the Undrafted Player from Dragon Country: Su Yan!!!"