Chapter Fifty-Eight: Encounter with a Mad Dog

Tony. Parker, the leading point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, has been with the Spurs for 13 years now, bringing the team four championship trophies.

Tony when he first entered the league. Parker had almost nothing but speed, but under Popovich's yelling and guidance, he grew into the 2007 Finals MVP and the most efficient point guard in the league for offensive offensive play. His breakaways are in a league of their own, and he is especially known for his small throws under the basket and turnaround pick-and-rolls.

Is it for me to learn from his breakthrough? Addison was confused, his breakthrough style already had his own brand, and it would be quite difficult for him to learn from other people's breakthrough styles.

"Of course not for you to copy his breakthrough, Add." Spoelstra was keenly aware of the embarrassment on Addison's face, "Everyone has their own style of breakthrough, and we're not going to let you change that basic thing." It's just that you can learn some of the tricks of TP. ”

"His turnaround and back-and-roll basket is a great thing to learn from, and when used appropriately in the game, it does a lot less damage to the body than if he always hit the lever with a big bang." David. Fitzdale continued, "Besides, your shooting crosshairs are good, but you're still far from TP. One-handed shooting under the basket is an efficient way to finish, and mastering it can also avoid a lot of unnecessary collisions with the inside. ”

Addison looks at Tony in the video. Again and again, Parker used his nimble turn to shake off the inside and put the ball in the basket, he thought about it, and then nodded to the two coaches.

The change is necessary, he knows that the way he hit the basket in college can easily make injuries come to his door in the NBA, and since there is a way to avoid injuries, why don't he catch it?

***

Addison began a new phase of his training session with the coaching staff bringing in a backup center, Chris. Anderson plays the role of the interior defender, allowing the boys to hone their offensive skills under the basket more realistically.

However, this kind of skill training cannot be mastered in a day, and even the most talented basketball player needs time to understand and become familiar with it.

But the league's schedule doesn't wait for his training progress, and after a day of training and rest, the Miami Heat will host their next opponent at home. One of the top three Texas players from the West, the Houston Rockets.

The team at the Aerospace City was once far from the playoff ranks after bidding farewell to the Yao Ming era, but now they have established themselves in the name of James. Harden is the absolute core of the strong lineup, with Harden, Ariza, Beverley, Howard, Motai Yunas inside, this lineup does look a lot brighter than the Heat.

The Houston Rockets won all the first four games of the new season and are in a state of majestic edge; And the Heat team also started with three consecutive wins, and the state is hot. Exactly who can end whom's winning streak has become the focus of attention in the national basketball media.

Addison will also be tested in this game, as he will face point guard Patrick, who is known for his ferocious defense. Beverly, a guy who calls himself a 'mad dog'.

What made Beverley officially famous was the fierce collision that caused Russell in the 2013 playoffs. Westbrook suffered a torn meniscus in his knee, which became the best proof of his defensive ferocity. Although Beverley's defense is not like Bruce. Bowen is so vicious, but it's also a fact that he moves a lot on the defensive end and is aggressive. This made Miami fans sweat about whether Addison can maintain his form in front of Beverley, and even whether he can stay healthy.

On the night of Nov. 4, reporters poured in the visiting locker room at American Airlines Stadium during opening hours.

Most of the reporters were surrounding James. Harden and Dwight. Howard asked, hoping that these two star-caliber players would provide some exciting material. However, Harden and Howard have been in the league for many years, so it is natural that they are not unaware of the thoughts of these media people.

"I love D.Wade's game, but we never think we're going to lose until it's over." Harden said calmly while arranging his jersey, "As for the Addison you mentioned, I don't know much about this rookie, so naturally I can't answer your questions." ”

"But Addison averaged 14.6 points and 11.2 assists per game in his first three games......

"Dude, I'm not interested in what kind of data a rookie can take." Harden smiled at the reporters and pointed to Beverley to the side, "It's going to be Patrick who is the rookie today, why don't you ask him?" ”

Harden's words immediately diverted the attention of reporters, who turned their flashes and microphones around Patrick. Beverly, which made Beverly's expression start to get a little excited.

As a player who spent his early years in Europe and didn't return to the top league until two years ago, Beverley loves the feeling of being noticed and expected. He was named to the All-Defensive Second Team in the league last season, which also made him think he deserves that kind of attention.

The feeling made him excited......

"Addison. Quiet? Yes, I know him. Beverley tried to make himself look as confident and disapproving as he could, "But tonight he should pray, pray that he doesn't end up with a total lockdown for me." ”

But he was confronted by John. Wall and Kyle. Lowry has a great stat β€” "

"That's because that rookie hasn't really defended yet!" Beverley, who was refuted, was a little unhappy, "Don't worry, I'll show him what NBA-level defense is tonight!" ”

***

"Damn, Miami's cheerleading show isn't fun!" Kevin on the live broadcast. Harlan scratched his hair in boredom, "Didn't you say Addison has a supermodel fan now?" Why didn't she come today? ”

"For God's sake, Kevin, although I always knew you had a rippling spring heart, could you please not be so obvious?" Reggie sitting next to him. Miller couldn't help but pinch his eyebrows with his hand, "Are you sure you won't be beaten up by your daughter after you finish this game?" ”

"I remember the last time I was in Los Angeles, a guy didn't look at each otherβ€”" Doug said. Collins said with a smile, intending to expose his old partner's past.

"Ahem, the game is about to start! Let's take a look at the starting line-ups for both sides today! Kevin. Haaland hurriedly raised his voice, "Nothing has changed on the Rockets' side, Dwight, Motai Yunas, Ariza, Beverley and Harden. The Heat also fielded a regular starting lineup, but I think Bosh and Shaun. The inside line formed by Williams is likely to be ravaged by the Houston tonight. ”

"Yes, Dwight's form has started to decline, but he is still a deterrent on both ends of the floor; As for Motai Yunas, can I say he's the most versatile interior offensive on this Rockets team right now? ”

"The Lithuanian interior in the league seems to have good offensive skills, such as Valanciunas of the Raptors and this big man from Houston." Doug. Collins said with an appreciative tone that he liked the kind of interior with great offensive skills.

Bosh was already in front of Dwight on the court, ready to jump the ball. Addison glanced sideways at his opponent tonight, and the fluffy and messy broom head was bluffing. He'd heard the guy's 'rhetoric' in the locker room in front of him, and to be honest, Addison was eager to try out how much energy the opponent who was named to the All-Defensive Team had on the defensive end.

With the referee's whistle, the two big men jumped at the same time. Dwight. Howard relied on stronger bounce to get to the basket first, and the arc of the ball flying was a little high, and Beverley jumped lightly to catch it.

"Smack!! A slender, broad, yellow-skinned palm snatched Beverley forward a little before the falling basketball, leaving Beverly with only a cloud of air.

The Rockets point guard was stunned, and the Chinese boy wearing the No. 7 jersey had already wiped past him, caught up with the basketball and went straight to the paint.

Only then did Beverley react, clenching his teeth and turning to catch up, and Trevor on the other side. Ariza also chased after the defense, and both of them were not slow, following Addison to give the rookie a slap.

Addison, who had already rushed to the basket, lifted the ball with both hands, and Ariza and Beverley both jumped to their feet, both palms slamming forward. This was just a feint by Addison, who threw the basketball behind him with his right hand and then withdrew from the basket.

Ariza, who had just landed, suddenly felt bad when he saw this, and a black shadow had already pounced behind him. Dwyan. Wade took a big step from the basketball, jumped hard, and completely ignored Ariza in front of him.

"Boom !!"

"Hands are clasped violently! D.Wade!!! Kevin. Harlan's long voice sounded like an air raid siren, "Listen to the cheers in the stadium!" Poor Trevaux! It has directly become a background board for The Flash to declare that he is not old! ”

"Seventy percent of the credit for that goal goes to Addison, who played Beverley twice in a row." Reggie. Miller pinched his chin with his thumb, "Although I've heard Charles's fat pig say that this rookie is very cunning before, I can only understand what he means after seeing it with my own eyes......"

***

Beverley watched Addison's back as he ran back to half court, his eyes filled with anger.

was stealed by this rookie at the beginning, and was played as a background board, which made Beverley feel that what he said before the game slapped himself in the face.

Damn noobs!!

After receiving the serve, Beverley held back his anger and dribbled the ball across the half court. Harden beckoned for the ball as soon as he took half the court. Beverley, though tempted to attack on his own, passed the ball to Harden. No way, in this Rockets team, the first point of attacking with the ball is definitely not him.

Harden held the ball on the left side of the three-point line against Wade, dribbled twice and then accelerated with his younger body to break through, and suddenly made a half-turn after breaking through three steps against Wade, and passed the ball to Howard on the inside by surprise.

The powerful 'Warcraft' arched his back to Bosh, and Bosh, who had too much weight difference, was directly pushed back a step, and his heel was arched again just when he wanted to stand, and the space under the reasonable collision zone was immediately exposed.

Howard took advantage of this opportunity to quickly turn around, put his left arm against Bosh, grabbed the basketball with his right hand and smashed it into the basket violently! Bosh's lid slapped weakly into the air, to no avail!

The American Airlines Stadium, which had just been filled with cheers, suddenly fell into silence, and then erupted in strong boos, swarming towards the 'monster' with its head shaking and its face full of indifference.

Spoelstra shook his head helplessly on the sidelines, he knew that Bosh couldn't carry Howard, the problem was that he didn't have a solution, and now this Heat team simply couldn't resist the interior of the 'monster'.

Even if it's a 'monster' with hidden injuries......