Chapter 745: Momentum Like a Rainbow!
Game 6 of the Sacramento Kings vs. Clippers, at the time of the Sleep Train Arena.
Something happened that surprised many people.
"My cousin catches the ball, a little from the middle distance, crosses and swings to the inside...... Passed the ball!! ”
The game came to the second half of the first quarter, when Gu Yu was holding the ball in the middle and heads-up, his eyes glanced to the weak side.
With a "whoosh" pass, the Clippers players, who were attracted 80% of the team's attention by Gu Yu alone, didn't notice the tall figure that slipped over from the bottom line.
“…… O!! ”
I don't know how long it has been since I saw this old friend, and the fans of the sleep train immediately began to gasp when they saw him catch the ball.
Not because of fear, of course.
It's because they know that what they're about to see next will be ......
“…… Bang!!!! ”
Hands buckle!!
"Wow!!" The on-site commentator was instantly detonated, covered his head with both hands in an extremely exaggerated manner, and shouted: "Andrew Bynum, the first point in the playoffs this season!" Hands clasped violently!! ”
“YEAAAAAAAAAAH——!!!”
Accompanied by the tsunami-like shouts of the fans in the audience, Bynum, who had been absent from the battle for a long time, was like a rainbow, and after abusing the frame with both hands, he also did a pull-up, stretched out his right hand and slapped the upper part of the rebound.
"Roar——!!!
Roaring on the ground, the little shark, who has been plagued by injuries and illnesses over the years, vented his anger that he had just been on the hospital bed for a long time, and shook the hearts of everyone present.
"Beep beep !! Technical foul!! ”
Of course, it also shook the referee's whistle...... cough cough cough ......
"DeAndrew, what are you doing??" Seeing that Bynum, who had just returned from injury and had not yet made the start, but was just practicing in the transition section, could actually be a powerful man in his own three-second zone, Paul was angry, frowned, and yelled at Jordan Jr.: "I haven't seen such an obvious empty cut??" What speed does he have, what speed do you have? Can't this keep up?? ”
"I ......" Little Jordan was speechless, and in the end he didn't say anything, nodded slightly, and ran off.
Damn, you know how to pretend to be better!
While running and attacking, little Jordan scolded his mother in his heart.
Although the Clippers are very strong, the current lineup is definitely a strong contender for the championship if it is slightly strengthened.
But playing on the Clippers, Jordan Jr. always felt a little uncomfortable.
It's not that there's anything wrong with the Clippers' team culture, it's just that he spent the early part of his career in a group like the Philadelphia 76ers, growing up with a perfect big brother like Chen Mu, and Jordan Jr. has long been accustomed to encouraging and supporting, rather than complaining.
Any team, when it's not going to be good, complaining is bound to happen. But the Clippers really like to complain too much from top to bottom, which always makes Jordan Jr. involuntarily start to reminisce about those happy times in Philadelphia.
Although from the perspective of personal strength, even if Jordan Jr. has no independent offensive ability, he is still a first-line center in the league, more powerful than the center of most teams, and has a strong presence on the court.
But every time, when Jordan Jr. saw the game footage, or the sports news, the highlights of the Philadelphia game.
He always thinks:
"What if I were still in Philadelphia?"
What if I hadn't had to leave Philadelphia and come to the Clippers to get a big contract because of salary space?
If you continue to play with the boss Chen Mu, you will definitely be very happy, right?
No matter whether the opponent is strong or weak, whether the team is ahead or behind, the boss will carry everything on his shoulders and will never complain about his teammates.
Chen Mu always gives his teammates only encouragement.
This is the consciousness of being a boss, isn't it??
"Run, Run!! Don't stand stupidly and run around!! ”
Looking at Paul who dribbles at the top of the arc, it is fair to say that this historic commander is definitely the savior of players like Jordan Jr. who have no independent offensive ability. Even if Jordan Jr. starts from now on, his strength will no longer rise, as long as Paul is still around, he will still have an average of 15 points and 12 boards per game, and he will definitely not be absent from the highlight moments of every week.
But......
"Whoosh!!"
"DeAndrew's !! to watch the ball"
After receiving the basketball, Jordan Jr. raised his eyes and saw that there was no one in front of him, and he was about to bomb the basket when he pulled it up.
In my mind, I was thinking about those "what ifs".
Why, is there always a little empty in my heart?
"Rub!"
At the moment when little Jordan was about to abuse the frame with both hands, in front of his eyes, a huge black wall rose from the ground.
Little Jordan's body is definitely a big one in the NBA. In this era of small ball, more and more mini interior lines are appearing, and Jordan Jr. is like a Big Mac, and most centers don't need to be taken seriously.
But the figure in front of him is even more round and stout than Little Jordan, if he didn't know the name of the opponent, Little Jordan probably really thought that he had met O'Neal.
"Smack!!"
Spicy hot pot!
"Bynum! Bynum completes the face-to-face block! The physical recovery looks pretty good! The ball was given to Wei Shao, and the fast attack was pushed!! ”
After completing the block, Bynum didn't make any adjustments after he landed, and ran directly to the front court, following closely behind Wei Shao, just waiting to eat the cake.
"Back to the defense!!"
Paul shouted, and all the members of the Clippers hurried back to defense, but before they could get in place, Wei Shao had already done an extremely "Wei Shao" thing.
"Bang bang...... Call! ”
Pull-up jump shot!
Shi Lezhi!!
Seeing Wei Shao's zombie jump shot, Paul's heart immediately blossomed, this kind of jump shot between high-speed travel, although it is also possible to score, but as long as it does not score, the damage to the enthusiasm of teammates is great.
As a famous commander in the league, Paul certainly understands this truth, and when he plays by himself, the most taboo thing is to make such a choice.
Now that Wei Shao has done this, it is understandable, after all, he is the No. 2 star of the Kings and has this power.
But looking at Gu Yu and Bynum who followed up on both wings, Paul's smile couldn't stop it......
Well?!!
What about Bynum?!!
"Dang!"
When the basketball smashed into the front of the basket and bounced high, Paul was looking around for Bynum.
Under the basket, Jordan Jr. aimed at the rebounding position, jumped quickly with his legs, and looked like he was about to catch the rebound.
“…… Syllable! ”
One arm, but Jordan Jr. raised it high by his side, and before he touched the basketball, he took the ball off fiercely.
Who is this man......
"Bynum frontcourt rebound !!"
The audience cheered, Bynum won the rebound and landed, not far in front of him, Gu Yu was opening his hands, I don't know when he had run out of an empty position, and he could shoot when he caught the ball.
However, Bynum has just come back here, and he was blown a technical foul by the referee before he had a two-handed violent buckle, so where would he easily let go of such a good second offensive opportunity? ?
"Bang...... Rub! ”
Dribbling the ball and turning around, Bynum's arm squeezed Jordan Jr. away, jumped hard, and opened his hand to put the basket.
The whole team is Shi Lezhi!!
Paul, who was not far away, let out a sigh of relief, and in order to find Bynum's location just now, he relaxed his vigilance against Gu Yu in an instant.
Who knew that Gu Yu, a scoring maniac, actually relied on this moment to run out of the vacant position. If Bynum passes the ball over, with Gu Yu's scoring ability, it will be difficult to shoot in this vacant position, and it will be difficult to miss or not shoot.
However, Bynum's stone behavior gave Paul a chance to breathe, even if Bynum's position was good, Jordan Jr.'s second jump ability was not covered. If Bynum is ready to make such a move, Jordan Jr. will definitely be able to ......
"Smack!" "you!! ”
Cover back!!
"Little Jordan blocks! It's back to the field! The ball flew to the far end and Paul was going to get the ball......"
"Mine!"
Gu Yu's body flew sideways in front of Paul's eyes, and he took the ball away directly.
Grandma's legs are not human!!
Paul thinks that he is already the first-line speed of the league, but he still can't compare to Gu Yu's reflexes, it doesn't matter if the ball is snatched away, it's Gu Yu who is dead......
"Bang bang...... Call! ”
Adjust one step to find the center of gravity, and you can also shoot!
"Huh!"
Middle!
"Cousin scored!! Fight hard to rebound in the frontcourt, dribble and adjust the belt to get rid of, turn Paul around, and shoot well from the middle distance!! The Kings led by 10 points, and the Clippers called a halt!! ”
When the Clippers players were furious and walked off the court in frustration.
“MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP!! ”
The fans in the stadium dedicated the most proud title to Gu Yu.
"Hahaha, good job! I grabbed the rebounds in the front court very well, and I made a wedding dress, okay, Andrew's stupid big guy! Hahaha!! ”
"Who wants to make you a wedding dress!! !! ”
Listening to the laughter and laughter on the King's bench, secretly looking at Gu Yu, who seemed to be boastful, but was actually secretly encouraging his teammates to be motivated, Little Jordan actually felt a trace of jealousy in his heart.
The team culture of the Kings is obviously different from that of the Philadelphia 76ers, not so harmonious, with more quarrels, more scolding, more greetings to the whole family, and it looks like there will be infighting and fighting at any time.
However, little Jordan is not stupid, he can see that in this seemingly opposing atmosphere, what is hidden is the strength of the whole team to be able to do anything for victory.
Gu Yu is not a Chen Mu-style, tall and comprehensive leader, but he also has his own way of leading the team, and has his own unique personality charm that can affect the world.
Look at the Clippers again......
"There's a problem with the card slot! Two frontcourt rebounds, one offense, they got two frontcourt rebounds! What are you doing?? Rivers pointed at Jordan Jr.'s nose and scolded, "It's not right for you to have this idea of being full of blocks, you know??" What's the use of not being able to get the ball after covering? Didn't he end up being hit in the middle pitch?? ”
"yes, the rebounds are not well protected, how can we push the counterattack from the outside?" Paul also accosted: "DeAndrew, reflect on! ”
Introspection, alas.
yes, introspection.
Little Jordan nodded yes on the surface, but in his heart, he was already extremely unhappy.
Why?
Why did I choose the Clippers at the time?
Can this team really win the championship......?
This doubt, accompanied Jordan Jr. until the end of the game.
was supposed to be the absolute master of the inside line, but Liu Bei and Uncle Liu Huang became the foil for the stupid big man opposite.