Chapter 378: Kobe Bryant is the biggest advantage
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The starting list for today's game was given on the spot.
Lakers: Kobe, LaVine, Antetokounmpo, Noll and Whiteside.
Spurs: Parker, Harris, Leonard, Duncan and Oden.
Last offseason, Oden signed a four-year, $21 million contract with the Spurs. At the time, everyone thought the Spurs were crazy enough to sign such a contract with a glass man.
And the big-mouthed brother Barkley said angrily in front of fans across the United States: "If this is not a bad contract and Greg can finish a season healthy, I will kiss the donkey." ”
This incident caused a big enough shock in the United States, and no one expected Barkley to fight so hard to prove his wisdom, this is not a donkey's butt, but a donkey's mouth. Everyone who paid attention to this matter had a chill......
In fact, it is not surprising that the Spurs signed Oden, after all, in the previous season, Oden played quite well with the Heat, and was once used as a starting center. However, even that wasn't enough for the Spurs to risk a four-year contract. It has to be said that it was a great adventure.
Chu Xuan was not small concerned about this matter at that time, and he was also very impressed by the courage of the Spurs. Because if it were him, if the Lakers lacked an interior lineup, then he might sign Oden, but it would never be a worthwhile salary for four years. After all, judging by Oden's entire career history, this guy is definitely plagued by injury nightmares, and it is difficult for him to stay healthy.
And the important thing is that after years of injuries, this guy's talent has already been almost exhausted. His fat body casts doubt on his longevity and immediacy.
But what happened next was absolutely shocking.
If the top ten incredible events are selected in the NBA every season, then Oden in the 14~15 season will definitely be selected.
He played the regular season in good health, playing in 66 games, averaging 13.6 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, shooting 52.7% from the field and 74.3% from the free throw line. He had 32 double-doubles, 20 points in 12 games, 41 double-doubles in rebounds, 7 blocks in 28 minutes in a game, and a career record of 32 points in a single game...... This is the answer sheet that Auden handed in under Popovich's coaching.
It was an unexpected surprise and a great consolation for some of Auden's remaining nostalgic survivors. That's right, Oden has really rejuvenated, he's been healthy for two seasons in a row, and maybe he really has a future ahead of him, after all, he's only 27 years old!
Judging from Oden's performance this season, he is definitely worthy of this 21 million contract. Clearly, Barkley's prophecy has once again failed and he needs to pay his promise.
Just a few days ago, during the series between the Spurs and Jazz, Barkley completed a kiss with a donkey in front of everyone on the show...... It was a jaw-dropping move, but it was later reported that Barkley brushed his teeth at least 20 times that day...... At the end, I went to the hospital to clean up my oral hygiene.
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"Jump ball, Greg! Spurs possession of the ball. ”
Hearing such a voice, Chu Xuan couldn't help but be very surprised that Whiteside actually lost to Oden in the jump ball link.
Chu Xuan couldn't help but look at Auden a few more times, the plump body of this big stupid bear seemed to have changed a little, giving people a feeling that it was no longer so bloated, and the muscle lines on his arms were much more obvious.
"It seems that Oden has really found himself with the Spurs, and if he can stay healthy for another two seasons, then it should show the level that everyone expected of him."
Chu Xuan smiled, not unhappy because of the loss of a jumping ball, but had extremely strong expectations for Oden.
The Spurs' first shot was Duncan against Knoll's defense and scored in the bottom corner.
This is very surprising to many people, because since 10 years, Duncan, who has lost weight, has rarely played this style of play again. For many young fans, they didn't know that Duncan's brushing shots in the low post and bottom corner were a must-have in the league at the time, and they were also very difficult to defend. Because in recent seasons, Popovich has asked Duncan more to appear in the corner area and on either side of the free throw, and at this angle, it is not easy to find the angle for the wipe shot. So Duncan began to brush more mid-range shots, and because of his change, the Spurs' record was indeed much better.
Now Duncan suddenly returned to his previous style of play, which Chu Xuan didn't expect.
The Spurs scored, and the score was 2:0.
It was the Lakers' turn to attack, with Kobe Bryant holding the ball, Parker defending, Leonard defending Antetokounmpo, and Gary Harris and fellow rookie LaVine facing each other.
Under the continuous transfer of the ball, Bryant received a pass, directly tore through Parker's defense, and then scored a mid-range jumper under the free throw.
For Kobe's choice, Chu Xuan was greatly admired in his heart.
If in the past, the Spurs advocated grabbing the free throw line area, then the defense in this area is undoubtedly large, and it will be difficult for opponents to score at the free throw line. However, when Duncan and Knoll go to grab the low post, then the free throw line is undoubtedly a weak point in defense. Bryant's ability to find his place at the free-throw line on the first offense was definitely a result of experience. And for Spurs, it is also very lethal and stressful.
The Spurs continued to attack, and this time offensively, the Spurs took a strong-side block and a no-ball cover. This arrangement has been arranged and practiced many times by Chu Xuan, and the Lakers are very experienced in defending the tactics of the Spurs. Parker broke to the basket and shot a shot, but was blocked by Antetokounmpo.
The Lakers won the offensive possession and launched a counterattack.
It was still Kobe Bryant's point of attack, he hit Parker with his back in the high post, and when Gary Harris came to help defend, Kobe passed to LaVine, who cut inside. LaVine's athleticism is the best in the league, so when he found an opportunity to run, the two old men, Oden and Duncan, had no chance to make up for it.
There was a loud bang, and Laven split the buckle with one hand.
"Zacra Laven jumped so high, it seemed like a very random jump, and the top of his head was over the frame, which was amazing."
"Destroyer, Raven! He can definitely become the second Kobe, and there is someone to succeed him at the Staples Center. ”
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Chu Xuan applauded, looked at Nash beside him, and said with a smile: "Steve, are you still going to transform Zack into a dual-energy guard now?" I think you should give up, he's a natural scorer. As long as we bring out the full potential of his offense, he will definitely become the best scorer in NBA history. ”
Since LaVine entered the Lakers, Nash has suggested to Chu Xuan to cultivate LaVine's organizational skills. However, Chu Xuan has always refused, his purpose is to train LaVine to be a pure scorer, and he doesn't need LaVine to be a well-rounded player. Because the future Lakers only need to have Antetokounmpo, a "seven-foot point guard", is enough.
Listening to the ridicule in Chu Xuan's words, Nash smiled: "Yes, Chu, I have already given up. From the time Zach scored 20 points as a rookie, I had already given up on developing him as a playmaker. Haha, I'm sure Zach will be the best scorer of all time, as you say. ”
Chu Xuan smiled and was noncommittal.
However, Peyton interjected at this point: "Don't always brag about Zach, otherwise young people will be easily complacent." Hmph, this guy's defense is so bad, I'm not going to give up training him. ”
When Chu Xuan heard this, he couldn't help but laugh, Laven's defense was indeed not very good.
"Gary, I'm not saying you should give up on developing Zach's defensive ability. If possible, I want you to develop him into a defender of Kawaii Leonard's level. In that case, the Lakers would have a Michael Jordan of this era. ”
Leonard, the defensive benchmark on the outside in this era.
However, Peyton didn't have any excited expression, but snorted softly, "Michael?? Cute?? Then it would be better to raise him to be a second Gary Payton. ”
Hearing Gary Payton's underestimation, Chu Xuan couldn't help but laugh. This old boy has been unconvinced by anyone all his life in defense. But really speaking, Gary Payton's defense is definitely one of the best in the entire NBA history. You must know that Michael Jordan, who was known as an inexplicable ruler of the league back then, is not the first time that he has been deflated in front of Gary Payton...... That's why Payton wasn't very convinced of Jordan.
"Haha, then I'll wait for Zach to be the second Gary......"
Chu Xuan smiled.
Hearing this, Peyton raised an eyebrow and looked smug.
Kobe Bryant's offensive state is quite good, and anyone watching the game can feel that Parker doesn't seem to pose any threat to him, which makes Kobe play very easily.
Led by Kobe, LaVine and Knoll both played on the offensive end.
As for Antetokounmpo and Whiteside's task, it's defense. Both men have very strong height, reach, and mobility, which allows them to provide very good defense.
The Spurs' rotation offense played very well, and the score was impossible to pull away for a while and a half.
In the first quarter of the game, Chu Xuan and Popovich each called a timeout.
However, the Spurs don't seem to have a particularly good idea of how to defend the Lakers. Leonard once went to switch to defend LaVine in the No. 2 position, but when he defended LaVine, the Lakers lineup on the court will be very flexible to give more offensive opportunities to Antetokounmpo, and with the height of Danny Green and Ginobili, there is no way to take Antetokounmpo.
In fact, the biggest threat comes from Kobe, because Kobe Bryant has an overwhelming advantage over Parker. And the defense couldn't be reached, which made Kobe Bryant directly blow up Parker.
Overall, the Lakers have been suppressing the Spurs, and their strong offense gives the Lakers a very decent chance of winning. At halftime, the scores of the two sides were 20:21 and 16:31, and the Lakers led the Spurs by 16 points at 52:36 and entered the halftime break.
Chu Xuan looked at Popovich, who was gloomy and full of joy: "This old man, it really feels good to see you deflated......" (To be continued.) )