Matt Haplin, though he joined the Jazz Team only in 2002 when the team had long passed its peak and had partnered with the dynamic duo for just a year, became the man with the most "Jazz spirit" after one of the duo left for Los Angeles and the other retired gloomily.
Seeing Matt Haplin get up, pat his butt, and prepare to continue the offense, Zhang Yang "oh"-ed and shook his head as he quickly looked back to see when the ball would be passed to him, just in time to see the image of this man, nicknamed "The Football Player," hurling himself into the air.
The opposing players were all inspired by Matt Haplin's do-or-die spirit, Zhang Yang felt the pressure of the game mount but at the same time was thrilled. To go up against an opponent like Matt Haplin was an honor for him!
The Jazz Team launched another attack, Deron initiated a pick and roll with Matt Haplin...it was not impressive,
