Chapter 176 He is the most dangerous person in the Bulls!
After Thanksgiving, the team played against the Grizzlies at home. It was not easy for the Bulls to win. Perhaps it was because the party had weakened their legs. It was not until the fourth quarter that the two sides decided the winner. Lu Yu played for a full 40 minutes, and finally
Won by 7 points.
Logically speaking, the Grizzlies should be weaker than the Timberwolves.
But the Grizzlies team always has a tenacity. Every time you beat it, it can bounce back. The Bulls played the Grizzlies in the first preseason game of this season, and they were able to win a big game at that time.
, but as Gasol and Battier gradually adapted to the rhythm of the NBA, they performed better and better.
Of course, the Grizzlies' real strength is not strong at all.
You know, even though the Grizzlies have found their rhythm, they still lost miserably this season and are now ranked second to last in the Western Conference. If nothing else, they will continue this ranking.
The main reason is that after the Bulls players took a vacation, they felt that their hips were stretched too much.
The Grizzlies sent their defensive leader, Lu Yu's old rival Sean Battier, to prevent Lu Yu from scoring. Lu Yu also had a mediocre touch, making 5 of 14 shots and only scoring 13 points. Even so, he still scored 13 points.
He won 9 free throw opportunities by attacking the inside, and finally scored 22 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds.
Artest made 6 of 20 shots and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. His poor shooting percentage was unbearable to look at.
Marcus Feizer played 19 minutes, made 0 of 2 shots, didn't score a point, and grabbed 4 rebounds. There is no other defender with higher rebounding data. Everyone can see that Feizer
He is already outside the team's tactical system, and his occasional starts are just an illusion. It is imperative that he make way for young people.
The best performer on the bench was Ron Mercer. He didn't go to the party. In Artest's words, he is an honest man, so he performed bravely today and scored a team-high 25 points.
Originally, the Grizzlies wanted to rely on Battier to restrict Lu Yu, and it did play a certain role in limiting it. Battier's defensive efficiency is among the best among rookie players and even compared with many veteran players, but Lu Yu can always find points.
method.
In the end, Battier was ejected by cheating for a foul.
The Grizzlies coach was so angry that he shouted from the audience: "He's not a bullshit gentleman, he's just an actor!"
After the game, major media continued to praise Lu Yu. This is what sports competition is like. The winner takes all. When you win, who cares what method you use.
Lu Yu didn't want to act either. With his teammates in such a state, if he didn't act he would only lose.
However, he told himself that he could only perform once in a while, otherwise he would be criticized like a bearded man and would never be able to take off the label of an actor for the rest of his life.
Oh, by the way, there’s also a shooting guard!
Lu Yu's popularity is growing, and the Bulls he leads have occupied the fourth position in the Eastern Conference. Above them are the Nets, Pistons and Celtics.
No one could have imagined that the Bulls would rise rapidly because of Lu Yu just a few years after Jordan retired.
In the NBA, popularity means money. High popularity will win the favor of merchants. A star's annual advertising endorsement income is much higher than his playing salary. Currently, many merchants have contacted Lu Yu's agent Snoopy, hoping that she will make products.
spokesperson.
Lu Yu did not let Snoopy sign, only negotiated. He firmly believed that his commercial value could still be improved.
On November 30, the Bulls defeated the Heat in an away game with a score of 109 to 87, winning their sixth consecutive victory. This was a simple game because the Heat really did not have any players who could take action.
Mourning is one, but his condition is not good.
In October 2000, the 30-year-old Mourning was diagnosed with severe kidney disease, which posed a great threat to his career. In the 2000-01 season, Mourning missed most of the games.
He returned to the team in March 2001. This season, Mourning averaged 15.7 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. The data looked pretty good, but everyone knew that he was far behind compared to his peak period.
Eddie Jones' performance alone cannot affect the outcome of the game.
On December 2nd, Lu Yu flew to Los Angeles with the team again. This time, their opponent was the Western Conference hegemon, the Los Angeles Lakers.
After playing the Lakers, they will fly to Houston on the 5th to face the Rockets.
Continuous back-to-back games made Lu Yu a little tired. It had nothing to do with physical strength, but mainly from flying back and forth, which was mentally taxing.
Moreover, this time he was flying to Los Angeles, and the opponent he was facing was Kobe. Lu Yu couldn't help but think of the dangers of flying. Although the probability of this was slim, someone might happen to him.
Compared with airplanes, China's high-speed rail will be much more comfortable in the future.
During this period of competition, Lu Yu's breathing technique also improved a lot.
[Host: Lu Yu]
[Water breathing method: 75%]
[Thunder Breathing Technique: 70%]
[Fire Breathing Method: 60%]
[Wind breathing method: 32%]
Lu Yu can clearly feel the changes in speed defense and physical strength. The only thing that has not changed is the strength. This makes Lu Yu sometimes suffer a small loss when he switches defense to the inside.
After checking into the hotel in Los Angeles, Lu Yu fell asleep and didn't get up until noon to go out for dinner. After sleeping in and eating something, he felt a little better. This was another game broadcast live across the United States and live on CCTV. He
Whatever you say, keep your spirits up.
After eating, Lu Yu was about to find a gym with his teammates to train.
Unexpectedly, the phone rang at an inappropriate time.
"Hello." After he answered the phone, he lay directly on the bed and took advantage of this gap to continue resting for a while.
"Lu, I'm Cathy."
"Captain Casey?" Lu Yu was stunned for a moment and looked at the caller ID. It was Spokane. At first, Lu Yu thought it was Lu Chaoyang or Jessica, but he didn't expect it was Casey.
After playing in the NCAA Finals, Casey seemed to have signed with a team in Europe, left the United States, and has not been heard from again.
"Lu, how's it going? You didn't expect it to be me, did you?"
"You're in Spokane?"
"Yeah, I'm back. I was laid off in Europe. I just came back yesterday and plan to join Gonzaga as an assistant to coach Foyo to help you train your little brother Yi Jianlian."
"That's great."
Lu Yu did not mention Casey's dismissal. In fact, there are many American players like Casey who are not adapted to the European league's style of play.
Casey suddenly said: "By the way, are your team going to play against the Lakers? You know I have always liked O'Neal, can you help me get his autograph?"
"Of course." Lu Yu thought it was not a big problem.
"Thanks, brother, you will be able to officially play against Bryant soon. What do you think? I remember you and Kobe had a one-on-one match in New York." Casey asked.
"I don't have any ideas, I just try my best to compete," Lu Yu said with a smile.
"So who do you think is better, Bryant or Iverson?"
"Um?"
Lu Yu was stunned for a moment, "I don't know the answer to this question. I have played against Iverson, but I haven't played against Kobe in an official game... I'll answer you after the game."
"Okay, then I'll wait for your answer."
Before Casey hung up the phone, he didn't forget to remind him: "Don't forget to get O'Neal's autograph for me."
Lu Yu stood in front of the window. He originally wanted to go to training. After being disrupted by this phone call, he had no idea of going. His mind was also constantly thinking about who is better, Kobe or Ivor.
Is Iverson great?
Of course it’s awesome!
Otherwise, he would not be able to gain a foothold and occupy a place in the NBA, which is full of strong players - although most of it relies on his own skills and hard work.
Is Iverson strong?
He wasn't that strong. It was said that he had 28 wounds all over his body.
Despite so many injuries, he is still galloping around in the NBA. Regardless of his achievements, this hard-working spirit alone is worthy of everyone's learning and admiration.
But Iverson is destined to be a lonely dancer.
He won't be able to meet O'Neal like Kobe and taste the taste of a championship.
Kobe also spent a few years alone. After O'Neal left, it seemed that the whole world spurned him. It was not until Gasol came that he won another championship.
This era is doomed. Without support from the inside, we cannot win simply by relying on crazy output from the outside.
Not just Iverson,
It’s not just Kobe,
Even including Lu Yu.
…
The training room at Staples Center.
Phil Jackson also turned off the TV with a solemn expression, turned around and looked at the team members. Everyone had not recovered from the video of the game just now, and they did not dare to express their anger. The atmosphere in the whole room was very depressing.
After a long time, Tedric Fisher took a long and slow breath, allowing his suffocated chest to breathe in some fresh air again: "Damn, is this true? Isn't that the terrifying offensive just now?
Really? Is this really the Bulls?"
"That's right." Jackson nodded heavily, "This is this year's Bulls team, a brand new Bulls team."
"What's so great, we are the defending champion team!" Rick Fox muttered to the side.
Jackson ignored him at all. He knew Fox's strength very well and could only describe it as not bad.
"The several players introduced by the Bulls this year have brought about great changes in their team's style of play. It can be said that it is the joining of these new players that has created a chemical reaction for this young Bulls team... everyone said
Tell me what you think about this team...Shaquille, you tell me first."
O'Neal thought for a while and said: "My opponent is Brad Miller. I don't need to say more about his strength. I think I have no problem beating him."
"Yes." Fox stood up and said with high spirits: "As long as we can guard Brad Miller on the inside, we are very sure of winning. You know, this is our home court!"
"But..." Kobe said suddenly.
"Kobe, do you have anything else to say?" Jackson asked with a smile.
"The Bulls' No. 10, this year's No. 2 pick Lu Yu, is a very strong defender. I trained with him. In New Orleans, he practiced with his left hand. In the end, he used his left hand to kill Arizona!" In the end!
He also solemnly added, "I think it is inappropriate to ignore him. He is the core of this team."
Suddenly the room fell silent again. Some people agreed, while others disagreed.
Although everyone knows that Lu Yu is the core of this team, no matter how strong Lu Yu is, he is still a rookie!
At this time, Phil Jackson, who had been listening to everyone talking, said: "Yes! He is the most dangerous person on the Bulls!"
