0195: [Times have changed, Alan]
The game against the Philadelphia 76ers went ahead as scheduled.
But... The way the competition was presented was very different from what Li Zhen expected.
Kobe Bryant may be jealous. He was clearly haunted by what Li Zhen had told him yesterday that 'Iverson videos are far more watched than he watches his videos.' He told Phil Jackson in the locker room before the game: "I think Bruce's road trip during this period has taken a lot of energy out of him, and he's obviously overdrawn in Cleveland." So, why didn't this game cut down on his playing time? ”
Ten minutes before he said this, Black Mamba handed Li Zhen a VCD, which was the top 20 crossovers of Kobe Bryant's career burned by the videographer overnight, if it wasn't for the limited time, he even wanted to get a collection of 100 breakthroughs for Li Zhen to see. Although the name of this bluff sounds a lot like pirated CDs sold on the streets of China.
After Li Zhen heard this, it was like a Zen master explaining at that time: There is absolutely no problem with him.
"Don't take this unnecessary risk!"
Bryant's fluttering words dispelled all the hesitation of the Zen master. At that time, he decided to cross Li Zhen off the starting list and told Li Zhen: The most important thing for you now is to rest. You just have to go up and warm up and stay in shape.
Subsequently, he also deliberately emphasized: "We are all for your good." It's very different from throwing other players on a watch list, not because you've lost our trust, but because you're our long-term plan, so we don't want you to risk in the slightest. ”
Forehead... All right!
Li Zhen now feels as if he always receives love from his mother before Thanksgiving every year: autumn pants.
He didn't know why his mother felt cold and put himself in intimate clothing that was so uncomfortable and completely unaesthetically pleasing.
And I have to comply, for your own good.
What a sweet annoyance!
Li Zhen sighed helplessly.
Then after the game started, he could only sit on the bench and watch Bryant's breakaway show.
It was as if he was trying to deliberately show how clever he was in his breakthrough tonight, and he flickered and crossed in front of Iguodala...... Frankly speaking, the Black Mamba's breakthrough is really good.
But... It doesn't match his current temperament at all. He's now going to the technical stream, and he's back-to-back singles loaded to 90 percent Michael Jordan.
Why did you suddenly put down the shelf and do this kind of noodle work?
Wouldn't it be better to play a more technical backing job? The real technology flow dares to be after... Enter!
Compared to Bryant's inexplicable excitement tonight, Allen Iverson was not in high spirits.
The coordination between him and his teammates is still so combing. The arrival of Chris Webber did not bring the desired chemistry, and the former head of the big four is now bloated in addition to bringing Philadelphia a huge salary bill.
In addition, the likes of Durham Porter, Iguodala, Korver, Joe Smith... You can't say they're bad, but you just can't get along with Iverson.
Therefore, Iverson could only grit his teeth and forcibly fight.
The answer is the answer.
Because his way of dealing with it has always been the same, whether it is a fledgling or now a slight decline from the peak because of age.
He always adheres to the most rustic principle: whoever throws the basketball into the basket the most times wins!
Whether it's Smash Parker, or Jordan Farmar. None of them could do anything about Iverson.
As a result, the first half of the game was completely reduced to a scoring battle between the two superstars.
Although there is no technical content, it does make the blood of the fans on the scene pump.
Everyone enjoyed this kind of superstar fist-to-flesh matchup.
Only Li Zhen was itching on the sidelines, how he hoped to go up and fight Iverson!
That wish was eventually fulfilled by the eighth minute of the third quarter.
Phil Jackson finally couldn't stand Bruce's 'straight hook' eyes, and he asked Li Zhen to go up to replace Jordan Farmar, who was beaten by Iverson.
When Li Zhen came into play, there were some boos at the home of Philadelphia.
It can be seen that although Li Zhen is not a big coffee now, but... The cards are still there. The entire Lakers, even Kobe Bryant, was booed when he knocked over Iguodala and then stepped over him.
Li Zhen didn't hurt the seven or six people, so he had already advanced the boos.
And Lee's performance was indeed worthy of their boos, and he showed off in front of Iverson as soon as he got on the court.
When he quickly swooped in front of Iverson, who quickly pressed forward, he suddenly came to Shamgod. caught Iverson off guard, he really hadn't seen a rookie dare to show off his skills in front of him.
He chased after him at that time, but as soon as he caught up with Li Zhen, Li Zhen suddenly stopped and came to worship the Buddha.
On the spot, Iverson jumped up, and he took a step inward. When Iverson turned around for a quick steal, his wrist flicked, and the basketball disappeared like magic. Eddie Griffin has received a pass above PJ Brown...... Rumble!
The violent dunk and the previous juggling ball control instantly made Iverson burn with a strong sense of victory.
In the next round, he immediately taught Li Zhen to be a man with a sharp breakthrough rhythm.
His dribbling skills are very different from Li Zhen's, Li Zhen is that kind of skill... Because of physical talent, it is more muddy, and you can only pass after waiting for the opponent to have a loophole.
Iverson, on the other hand, was straightforward and sharp.
As the all-time quarterback from their hometown, he's incredibly physical, with the exception of his poor height, which is top-notch. Therefore, his change of direction is simple and crisp, but the rhythm of his body is extraordinarily amazing.
Lee Jin endured three shakes in front of him, when Iverson shook his shoulders for the fourth time.
In fact, Li Zhen's focus can no longer be followed.
The final result was also to watch Iverson flash past him, and then enter the penalty area and end the fight with a long-lost one-handed slam dunk!
This dunk ignited the passion of the fans in the audience, and the sound was like a tsunami.
"Boy, don't deliberately chase flashy tricks. It will leave you lost and you will never reach the halls of superstardom. ”
Iverson turned around amid cheers, and he made a suggestion to Li Zhen.
Li Zhen nodded humbly in acceptance.
But... He can't help it. With Li Zhen's current physical fitness, if you don't do some bells and whistles, it will be difficult to get a vacant seat. He understood what Iverson meant, and he was worried about becoming the kind of player who was flashy for the sake of being flamboyant.
So, go back.
Lee Jin showed Iverson his washed-out pass.
At that time, he passed the basketball at the top of the arc to Kobe Bryant, who pulled away the singles on the strong side. He then cut quickly to the penalty area, and circled Griffin's body as cover halfway. This allowed him to dodge Iverson's pursuit, and at the same time, Bryant quickly passed the basketball over.
Li Zhen, who was on the way, did not catch the ball at all, but flicked a backhand. The basketball refracted to the bottom corner of the three-point line, and it was natural.
Radmanovic, who was unguarded, received the basketball and took an easy shot...... Swish!
The basketball was caught.
The three-pointer extended the Lakers' lead to double digits.
It also made Iverson secretly wonder: How did this happen?
Iverson doesn't have a lot of vision on the court because of his height. And... His basketball philosophy is offense-oriented. Therefore, he does not have Li Zhen's passing thinking, let alone Li Zhen's brain nerve reflex ability to suddenly process the ball during rapid travel.
He couldn't help but raise his evaluation of Li Zhen in his heart.
Looking back, the Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant, defended a wave of joint defense.
Iverson's shot hits the iron.
Yibian fought again, and Li Zhen once again assisted Kobe Bryant to complete the offense.
With Li Zhen on the court, Iverson visibly felt that Black Mamba's ball handling became more relaxed. It feels like a wandering prodigal son has found support, and a lonely cruise ship has found a harbor.
Li Zhen played 4 minutes.
Although his head-to-head head-to-head with Iverson was better than nothing, he allowed the Lakers to extend from a seven-point lead to 14 points.
So, shortly after entering the fourth quarter, the game was declared to be garbage time.
Even if it's garbage time... The Zen master also did not let Li Zhen play.
"It doesn't make sense. You're not a player in that rank! The Zen master told Li Zhen.
Li Zhen was very depressed, he thought to himself: What rank of player am I?
This game... He briefly felt Iverson's fierceness, but he didn't fight very happily.
Fortunately, after the game, Bryant called him over to communicate with Iverson.
Bryant told Iverson in front of him, "Times have changed, Allen. Now we're doing everything we can to develop Bruce Lee, and he's going to be another core of our outside line. Do you see the chemistry between me and him tonight? We will soon become the greatest Purple and Gold Twin Guns of this era!! ”
The Black Mamba is very confident in this.
Iverson smiled, but with a hint of bitterness.
He was thinking, when will I meet Bruce who I can trust? Iguodala, while great, clearly doesn't have the potential to be a twin gun.
Besides, I shouldn't be in Philadelphia for a long time, right?
He had a premonition of something.
He even felt that it might be the last home game he had ever played in Philadelphia. actually lost to Kobe Bryant, and his little brother!
He shook his head with a wry smile, and then talked to Li Zhen about breaking through the rhythm.
His advice to Li Zhen was: Hurry! Permit! Vicious!
Don't create rhythm for the sake of rhythm, natural sharpness is the best breakthrough answer.
Li Zhen understands the truth.
But... He's going to need more talent.
So, at the end of the conversation, his smile was also a little bitter.
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