Chapter 151: Attack of Utah (10)
Dennis Rodman, the undisputed best power forward rebounding champion in NBA history. He is known for his tough defensive style and excellent rebounding ability. He started his career as a small forward for the Pistons, and later transitioned to the power forward position as he grew stronger. Rodman was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team seven times and was named the NBA All-Defensive Player twice in 1990 and 1991. He led the league for seven consecutive years in rebounding from '92 to '98, winning five championship rings (1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998). With the exception of his rookie season, he scored over rebounds in every season (how hard it is).
In addition to his rebounding ability, defense is also a major feature of his. He's defensive enough to cope with from Michael? Jordan, Scotty? Pippen, Magic Johnson and Larry? Bird to Shaquille? O'Neill, Alonzo? Mourning, Sean? Kemp, Karl? Malone, Charles? Players like Barkley. Rodman had an impressive performance in the 1996 Eastern Conference Finals, when the Bulls played against the Orlando Magic. Grant's role, with a height of 203 cm and a weight of 107 kg, against the opponent's 216 cm and 150 kg "Big Shark" O'Neal, became an important chess piece in the final Bulls sweeping the opponent to win the Eastern Conference championship.
And now Luke needs to do exactly what Rodman did with the Bulls. Defense and rebounding.
Guarding Karl Malone and protecting the backcourt rebounds is the best encouragement for Allen.
Of course, in this system, Allen made a cameo role in the role of Jordan back then. Allen was alone on the ball and faced Russell. Although this is not the "Lord of the Rings", it is still not to be underestimated. But someone already has a better location. Tony? Kukochi resisted Tangyer? Marshall then asks Allen for the ball. Although Tony? Kukoc has been dubbed the "Jordan of Europe", but he has now chosen to help the team as Pippen. Speaking of this Tangyer? Marshall, who was also a very good power forward, was a great power forward, and on April 7, 1998, Karl Malone used his knee to break Donyer, who was still a member of the Golden State Warriors at the time. Marshall's rib kept him out for the rest of the season. Marshall, on the other hand, switched to the Utah Jazz from 2000 to 2002 to work with Malone (he was afraid of being broken by Karl Malone again). Tony? Although Kukoc is much shorter than him, he is still able to suppress him. The back hit is pushed straight inside. Seeing Donyer? Marshall couldn't bear it, and Stockton immediately came over to help, but when Stockton didn't arrive yet, Tony? Kukoc then passed the ball to the unmarked Ragabel. Like Bowen in this life, Ragabel is proficient in defense and shooting, and hits extremely high in this unmarked situation, so he "hew-" three-point shot!
“it’sthree!” DJ shouted loudly, followed by bursting applause.
Raga himself clenched his fists. With the arrival of Luke and the others, his playing time became less and less, especially Reed, who competed with him, and the rapid progress was too fast for Raga to be daunted. But Raga didn't give up, he knew what Larry Brown liked. In Larry Brown's heart, defense is always greater than offense, so Raga has been constantly practicing defense, constantly giving Allen and Reed as defensive targets. Of course, if you can't attack at all, you can't do it, so Raga practiced the simplest and most terrifying basketball weapon - shooting.
Shooting is the most basic in basketball, but it is indeed the most practical, and it is a life-saving weapon for a person who focuses on defense, after all, no team wants its players to be offensive, including Rodman (Rodman was very accurate in college, and he scored in double figures in his first season, and even later, Rodman had a strong three-point shot and dunk ability, which made people have to defend him). Shooting is the easiest to learn, and as long as you're willing to work hard and put in the hard work, you can improve that ability. Especially open shots, this is a must-score.
Raja and the 76ers are on a base salary contract, and like Luke, Raja also entered the league through a non-draft pick, and this is the last year of the contract (in fact, it is only a one-year contract), and Raja also has a dream of getting a big contract, so he has to work harder and cherish the opportunity more.
"It feels good today, come on." When he returned to the defense, Aaron and Raga high-fived and said.
"Yes! Top dog! "Raga has always been called Boss Aaron.
"Okay, hurry back to defend, otherwise it's too late!" Aaron laughed and scolded.
Raja hurried to follow up to defend Stockton.
Seeing that Ragabel's defense was in place, Stockton had no choice but to slow down the pace for the time being and wait for his teammates to run.
But on the inside, Karl Malone chose to go straight to Luke to ask for the ball.
"What a guts!" Luke remarked, and then began to get serious.
For the request of his old partner, Stockton did not refuse, and directly hoisted the ball to the inside.
Generally speaking, after holding the ball inside, especially in the case of one-on-one, you will not choose to play directly, and you must always try it.
Karl Malone pouted with his ass, but Luke, who was ready, didn't let him succeed and didn't retreat.
Marlon realizes that there is no chance, so Karl Malone changes to his weapon, the Iron Elbow.
Of course, Malone also knows that swinging elbows is a technical foul, but in addition to being used for fighting, elbows can also be used for other purposes, for example, to be in position. It's also Karl Malone's favorite thing to do on the inside.
Carl Malone stopped the ball on his chest and said to Luke behind him: "Boy, I know that you are very talented and talented, and the future belongs to you, but you must know that the current era still belongs to us!" After saying that, Malone directly pressed Luke with his elbow, so that Luke couldn't move at all. The rest is simple. After holding down Luke, Malone can turn around and face the basket directly. Then it will be easy.
Even so, Ma Long didn't dare to let down his vigilance, after all, Ma Long had found out that a miracle had happened to the person in front of him many times. So Malone has been paying attention to Luke's every move.
But at this time, Malone didn't dare to relax, if he didn't attack quickly, it would be troublesome when Luke really got rid of the iron elbow.
Karl Malone jumped, but Luke, who was defending him, laughed and said, "It's too early to be happy." Then Karl Malone felt a dark shadow rise from behind him, and the ball broke away from Karl Malone's hand and was pressed against the rebound.
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