Chapter 284: The cage is broken?

How much strength can Pau Gasol rank in it?

This question will cause many basketball experts to be extremely distressed and often need to think for a long time, but in the minds of players in the league, there is probably a recognized opinion on the estimation of Gasol's strength.

The league's top five power forwards, excellent inside pivots!

The call for the four big forwards in the new century has not yet dissipated, and Pau Gasol's strength has been more tempered after two consecutive championships, and Pau Gasol's strength is definitely on a higher level.

It is precisely because of this that at the beginning of the new season, the scene of the Los Angeles Lakers being tightly clamped by the Minnesota Timberwolves at the beginning of the season is so surprising, especially the Lakers' interior core Pau Gasol is in trouble, stuck in the quagmire and struggling, unable to get out, causing the Los Angeles Lakers' triangle offensive operation to begin to stagnate.

How much of a good tactical pivot does it make?

If the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant are a playoff team, as soon as Gasol arrives, the Purple and Gold will be completely upgraded to a championship team, which is where the tactical axis comes in!

In the first quarter, Pau Gasol was stuck in the defensive quagmire of his younger brother Gasol Jr. and could not get out, and the offensive end that he was proud of could not open the situation, and his ability to respond was also greatly limited.

Pau Gasol, who shot 1-of-5 in the first half, was arguably in an extremely awkward position, and when he went off the court in the first quarter, anyone could see that Gasol was a little sullen.

Zen master Phil Jackson, who watched the game from the sidelines, was a little surprised, he was shocked by the tactical cooperation shown by the Timberwolves in the first quarter of the game.

The Los Angeles Lakers' signature triangle offense isn't without its weaknesses, on the contrary, many of the 29 head coaches in the league clearly understand where the weaknesses of the triangle offense are.

But you know, whether you can use it in the game and play a surprise effect requires better tactical coaching ability!

Phil Jackson didn't expect that the young coach of the Timberwolves would also be able to find a tactic to restrain the Los Angeles Lakers!

As a rare champion coach in the league, there are not many people who Zen master Phil Jackson is really afraid of, and Popovich, the head coach of the Holy City, is one, this old man who transformed from the secret service industry is too powerful, not only can play tactical command, but also can perfectly control the psychology of the players.

Originally, the Heat's Pat Riley was also able to be shortlisted, but it's a pity that this guy retreated into the background, hung high, and became his president.

Although he will meddle in the affairs of the Heat team from his disciple Spo from time to time, he will not be able to devote himself to the head coach industry after all.

I didn't expect to meet such a young head after many years!

"Alliances are really getting more and more interesting!" Phil Jackson smiled, a gleam in his eyes hidden behind the lenses.

There are more and more potential coaches in the league, but how many can really get to this point?

Phil Jackson inexplicably remembered his original experience, the same fledgling, the same immature youth.

At that time, the prestige of Chuck Daly and the cardinal had not yet dissipated, and the old Nelson was in his prime, which was really worth remembering!

Phil Jackson couldn't help but squint his eyes, and shed the disguise coat of wisdom, in fact, he was also an ordinary person.

Phil Jackson suddenly had a strange thought in his mind that maybe he should retire from the managerial arena.

The battle in Los Angeles has left him with a gaunt heart, and perhaps it would be more comfortable to change teams and be the head of a team like old rival Pat Riley.

Jordan's two triple crowns, the OK combination's three consecutive titles, the Lakers' two consecutive championships, and his two championships as a player, the ring is really irrelevant to him.

Even if there is another dynasty with three consecutive championships, there is no greater attraction for him.

Thinking about it, Phil suddenly missed the world of flowers in New York, and the prosperity of the big city is still worth recalling.

However, at the moment, it is still necessary to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, how strong the Los Angeles Lakers are, Phil knows very well, and if the young Timberwolves want to win, it is far from enough to rely on the current explosion of Gasol Jr.!

When the game came to the second quarter, Kobe Bryant couldn't bear it anymore, although Gasol Jr. was still restrained by Gasol Jr., but he had gradually got out of the entanglement, and Kobe, who had rested for a whole quarter, began to show his bloodthirsty fangs.

You can never ignore the patience of your enemies, especially when you're facing a bloodthirsty Black Mamba!

After leading the team alone, Kobe Bryant has matured, and he has something heavier for the basketball in his hand, which he calls faith, and Phil calls it patience.

Black Mamba is such a person, for the championship and victory, he can change the style of play, change into the coat of faith, and go to fight bloodily!

Bryant exploded without warning and began to play a scoring explosion that he couldn't ignore on the court!

In the face of Bledsoe's defense, he directly accelerated the start, quickly broke through to the basket, passed Gasol Jr.'s big hand block, and the fingertips flicked slightly, and the basketball flew out of his fingertips lightly.

"Uhhh

The ball went into the net and easily fell into the net, and the cheers of the entire Staples were like a tidal wave, and countless Lakers fans wearing purple and gold jerseys shouted loudly.

“MVP――”

“MVP――”

“MVP――”

……

Li Shihao heard the endless cheers surging in his ears like a tide, and his heart was calm, like an ancient well without waves.

After experiencing the crazy March of the NCAA and the cruel playoffs of the NBA, Li Shihao has already quietly undergone a transformation, and his psychological quality has long been more tenacious, and nothing can defeat him!

Li Shihao raised his right index finger high, his eyes were full of determination, this time he was going to come by himself!

When Frank Vogel, who was watching the game from the sidelines, saw Li Shihao's action, he suddenly laughed, put down his hands wrapped around his chest, and the serious expression on his face melted like ice and snow.

"Maybe I've held him back for too long, he could have been a great scorer!" Timberwolves head coach Frank Vogel whispered to himself off the court.

This season, Li Shihao's time to occupy the ball has been greatly reduced, and with the addition of two newcomers to the team, Bledsoe and Jeremy Lin, Li Shihao has handed over part of the ball possession time, giving the team some opportunities for newcomers to grow.

However, Li Shihao's efficiency has not decreased, but has increased compared to last season, and his playing style is more reasonable and more inexplicable, which is difficult to prevent.

This is also the reason why Li Shihao can still score 19+7 in an average of 25 minutes per game!

However, this time, it seems that the cage can't hold the beast!

Frank suddenly heard a lonely wolf howl, faintly, echoing and rolling in his mind. (To be continued.) )