Kobe: "To be honest, I really don't like playing pick-and-rolls!

Even if Michael Jordan is guarding me, I don’t need a pick-and-roll, I can definitely beat him in a 1-on-1 situation!"

If it weren't for the fact that his singles play was limited after coming to the NBA, Kobe would really be unwilling to practice pick-and-roll tactics in depth.

The pick-and-roll between Kobe and Wang Dazhi in high school was the icing on the cake. Every time Kobe scored in the nick of time, it was Kobe who earned it through singles.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "Based on my experience playing in the NBA for so many years, I believe you can be as good as Michael Jordan one day.

But now, whether you face John Stockton, Jeff Hornacek, or Brian Russell, you don't have absolute singles ability.

You are still young, Shaq is not too old, and the Lakers can afford to wait. It will not be difficult to win a championship in three to five years with you as the basic framework.

But don’t think about it in the past few years, the Utah Jazz will be an insurmountable mountain in front of the Lakers."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's words were simple, straightforward and penetrating.

Kobe: "I'm willing to change, I don't want to wait that long!"

After hearing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's analysis, Kobe's character was naturally not willing to endure it for three to five years.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "Then let me continue. The essence of the pick-and-roll is to create offensive space. When it is impossible to directly create offensive opportunities, it is derived into a small-to-large or big-to-small strategy.

As a result, a small man can use the ball outside to beat the big one, and when the ball is passed to the inside, he can beat the small one. This is the core of the pick-and-roll tactic.

A combination like the Utah duo that takes the pick-and-roll to the extreme is naturally powerful. What you want is not a pick-and-roll tactic, what you want is just an efficient way to score points.

If Wang sets a screen for Kobe, it will be easy for the outside defensive elite like the Utah Jazz to overtake, bypass, and even allow Kobe to be flanked. However, Kobe's current singles ability and passing ability after being double-teamed are difficult.

Solve this situation.

So, I want Kobe to set the screen for Wang Dazhi.

Come on, you two come over!"

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held Kobe in one hand and Wang Dazhi in the other, placing the two of them in the set position.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "Kobe, you have to dribble the ball and cover for Wang Dazhi."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's words completely confused Wang Dazhi and Kobe. What do you mean by dribbling the ball as a screen?

Kobe: "How can the ball handler cover his teammates?"

Kobe looked at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in confusion.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "Shaq's hand-to-hand pass to the defenders is what I call a ball-handler screen. Kobe, just think of yourself as Shaq from beyond the three-point line."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's explanation made the brothers suddenly understand.

Sometimes when Shaquille O'Neal is playing in the low post, Nick Van Exel will slide down the baseline and make an air cut. At this time, Shaquille O'Neal lets his teammate pass and then passes sideways, passing the ball to his teammates.

This combination of catching the shells and blocking the pursuing defenders has a very impressive success rate.

Kobe: "I see what you mean!"

There is no doubt about Kobe's basketball IQ, it's absolutely clear.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "Larry, you guard Kobe and I'll guard King.

Wang, you stick to Kobe!

Move, kids! Move!"

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar handed the ball to Kobe and officially started the tactical drill.

Kobe was dribbling the ball with his back to Larry Drew outside the three-point line. Wang Dazhi started from the low post on the right and ran towards Kobe. When the four were about to squeeze together, Kobe dribbled the ball and blocked Jia with his body.

Barr's defense passed the ball to Wang Dazhi hand-in-hand!

Wang Dazhi happened to reach the left half after receiving the ball, and Kobe quickly moved to the right side of the basket to distance himself from Wang Dazhi. At this time, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could only switch to guard Kobe, and Larry Drew could not do anything to him in front of Wang Dazhi.

interference.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "Okay, stop!

That's what it means, Wang, you either have to shoot or pass the ball next.

You have to remember that against top perimeter defenders, your dribbling is nothing!

But you have to believe in your shooting ability and coordination ability.

Kobe, you can rest assured at this time to use the small ball to hit the big ball. Of course, you can also run back immediately. Wang Dazhi can now easily pass the ball over the opponent's head."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar thought it through very well. Kobe's pick-and-roll for Wang Dazhi is indeed more likely to cause misalignment, because the big man's ability to steal the pick-and-roll is far inferior to that of the smaller player.

If he insists on grabbing it, he will most likely be whistled for an offensive foul. When Wang Dazhi faces his opponent from outside the three-point line, his absolute height advantage allows him to shoot and pass.

Wang Dazhi: "The final matchup is simply great. I can make many choices!"

Kobe: "I also like this style of play. It is indeed better than Dazhi giving me a pick-and-roll."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's new tactics were unanimously recognized by Wang Dazhi and Kobe Bryant.

Larry Drew: "I think Coach Harris will also like this smart tactic."

Larry Drew quickly expressed his stance on behalf of the coaching staff.

Kobe: "I think it would be better if I initiated this tactic inside the three-point line, so that Zhi can be closer to the basket, and he can even attack the basket directly."

Kobe looked at Wang Dazhi's position and suddenly thought of a better solution.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "Wang, what do you think of Kobe's suggestion?"

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar posed this question to Wang Dazhi.

Wang Dazhi: "I think the current position is good. Although the coach asked us to appropriately increase pick-and-roll tactics when Shaq is not on the court, we must also be prepared to coexist with Shaq. Only in this way can our tactics appear at critical moments.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are Shaq's team, and the low post is his territory. I can influence the game just by standing here!"

Of course Wang Dazhi understood what Kareem Abdul-Jabbar meant. From the moment Kareem Abdul-Jabbar came to the court, he criticized Wang Dazhi and Kobe Bryant's transgressions.

This may seem like a real rebuke to the two, but in fact, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar actually taught the two rookie brothers how to survive. Wang Dazhi, who has a higher understanding of human nature, is of course ahead of Kobe.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "Perfect answer!

Kobe, I know that the basketball world in your mind is the purest basketball, but the reality is not an ideal.

As a player, you need to consider more things. You have to deal with your teammates. You have to show your abilities to the coaching team. You have to take care of the emotions and feelings of the team's star. You have to become

The kind of athlete that fans prefer.

In short, besides playing ball, you still have many, many, many things to do.

But compared to the salary you receive, the extra work is negligible.
Chapter completed!