Wherever Chu Xuan's gaze went, the players in that position couldn't help but take a breath.

Obviously, everyone wants to start and get more playing time.

However, Chu Xuan didn't open his mouth to name names, and after he withdrew his gaze, a smile appeared on his face.

"I wonder who has the certainty of playing against Russell Westbrook? Or rather, which of you has a good way to deal with this guy. ”

As soon as Chu Xuan said this, a group of point guards of the Lakers couldn't help but look at each other. Get Westbrook? In today's league, I'm afraid no one on the back line dares to pat their chests and say that.

At this point, Robles turned the screen up, and Westbrook's individual performance in the first round appeared on the screen.

Facing the Spurs in the first round, Westbrook broke the Spurs' guard line with his excellent individual ability. And the Thunder also relied on the perverted play of Dewey and Lesser to eliminate the Spurs 4:1.

In five games, Westbrook averaged 32 points, 5.6 boards, 4.6 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.0 blocks per game, shooting 45.0% from the field, 37.0% from three-point range, and 77.4% from the free throw line.

This performance made Westbrook one of the best performers in the first round. It can be said that who is the boss of today's Thunder team has begun to be a little difficult to distinguish.

It seems that the players don't open their mouths, which shows that the Lakers' guards are a little afraid of Westbrook.

Chu Xuan was quite helpless, and he couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart, if only Kobe Bryant could be 10 years younger. In that case, whether it is Westbrook or Durant, Chu Xuan will let Kobe Bryant go to fight them without any pressure.

However, now Kobe Bryant is 36 years old, considering his personal strength and health problems, it is impossible for Chu Xuan to let Kobe Bryant go to the opposite position with these two supergiants.

Of course, on the surface, it was impossible for Chu Xuan to reveal the feelings in his heart.

With a slight smile, Chu Xuan opened his mouth and said: "Russell's style of play is well known to all of us, fast and vigorous, if you want to get him, you have to let him slow down, and then fight with him as much as possible, give him physical contact, let his explosive style of play be discounted, and then there is a possibility of getting him." ”

When Chu Xuan said this, everyone couldn't help but nod silently.

In fact, against Westbrook, it is impossible to face him head-on, after all, the Lakers do not have players of the same level as him.

"Reggie, Giannis, Lin, Steve, and Kobe, you all have to be ready to play against him, and in the No. 1 position, we're going to change a lot in the series, and it's not going to be fixed to one person." Chu Xuan smiled and said, "Of course, in the first game, Reggie will be the starter. ”

When everyone heard this, they immediately nodded in understanding.

Obviously, Chu Xuan arranged Reggie as the starter and made other preparations, undoubtedly wanting to see the results after the first game.

"And then there's Kobe, who, if nothing else, will always be the starting No. 2 spot. We have to get the most out of his attacking prowess. ”

While speaking, Chu Xuan looked at Kobe: "You can take out 90%, or even 100% of your energy to deal with offense, and you can put defensive things in the last position." That said, you just have to focus on attacking and the team's tactics will be completely prepared for you. ”

This arrangement, Kobe Bryant seemed to be a little surprised, and let him only take on offensive tasks, haha, this is really his favorite job.

"Chu, I understand your plan, I will do my best to attack." Kobe Bryant swore by it.

The Thunder's No. 1 and No. 3 positions are the league's strongest points, and the Lakers clearly don't have much of a chance to perform. Therefore, Chu Xuan can only do his best to give full play to the advantages of the No. 2 position.

Therefore, it can be said that Kobe's play on the offensive end will determine the trend of this series.

Clearly, instead of pressure, Kobe Bryant's heart was filled with a strong fighting spirit.

When has he ever been afraid to take on a challenge? Never, even though he's 36 years old now!

Kobe Bryant returned to the No. 2 position, so the No. 3 position was vacant, and obviously, Chu Xuan would re-select a player to play the No. 3 position and take on the important task of playing against Durant.

For this candidate, Chu Xuan naturally had already planned for a long time.

Under the expectant gaze of everyone, Chu Xuan looked at Brother Alphabet: "Giannis, how about you play the No. 3 position and go to the opposite position with Kevin Durant?" ”

When the words fell, Brother Alphabet's eyes suddenly widened, and his heart became extremely excited.

Against Durant, that's a big challenge. He immediately felt a great deal of pressure, but he didn't have any thoughts of flinching or even daunting.

Compared with Durant, both in terms of height, arm span and body shape, it is like being carved out of a mold. It's just that the talents of the two are different, Durant is good at offense, while Brother Alphabet is more comprehensive, and his offensive talent is too much worse than Durant.

As for Antetokounmpo, he has always felt that he will not lose to Durant, so he desperately wants to prove himself. Now, the two of them are facing each other directly, which is definitely a very good opportunity for him.

"I don't have a problem playing against Kevin Durant, which is what I've been looking forward to. I'm curious to see how strong he really is, so I'm going to take advantage of this opportunity. ”

Chu Xuan laughed: "Well, this is indeed a good opportunity, this is your chance to improve your level in all aspects." However, you need to understand that your main task is to defend him as much as possible. ”

Brother Alphabet immediately understood and nodded continuously.

"And then there's the inside, Paul, you still need to go off the bench, you contributed so much in the last series. You made our bench better and more aggressive. So, keep it up. ”

Pau Gasol has been off the bench in six games against the Kings, averaging 19.3 minutes per game, but averaging 10 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Obviously, in the game against the Thunder, Chu Xuan naturally would not let Gasol start, after all, he and Ibaka did not necessarily have such an eye-catching performance.

"Well, Chu, I see."

Gasol nodded silently, now fully embracing the role of a substitute and giving up the opportunity to the youngsters.

Chu Xuan smiled approvingly, he had to give Gasol a thumbs up for his selflessness, so that he was even more determined in his heart to keep Gasol with the Lakers and let him retire from this team. (To be continued.) )