The NBA is a league with high-intensity competition. The competition for the playoffs begins three days after the end of the regular season. The Celtics' game was not bad, they were scheduled for the third day, and they played at home, that is
He said he had five days to spare, and Rivers gave everyone three days off. At this point, it was no longer the time to sharpen his skills before the battle, but more about how to adjust the athletes' condition so that they could have the highest fighting spirit to face the challenge.
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Milicic bought himself a ticket to Detroit, and he had already made an appointment with Bill Laimbeer. Milicic knew that many players could produce some good data in the regular season, but in the playoffs they immediately
Shrinking, some players performed better in the playoffs than in the regular season, and performed better in the finals than in the regular season. It can be said that the playoffs are the touchstone for a team and a star.
The reason why Pau Gasol, who had not joined the Lakers before, was not considered a superstar is because although he led the Grizzlies to achieve good results, and he also had top-notch inside numbers, once he entered the playoffs,
Just having his head shaved is something a superstar shouldn't do.
Milicic doesn't want to wear the hat of a softie like Gasol. He wants to have a good performance in the playoffs for the first time in his life. The data does not need to be eye-catching, but it must be more profound.
memory.
And these are Bill Laimbeer's strengths. Because of Laimbeer's existence, it interrupted Moses Malone's rebounding record, delayed Jordan's moment of becoming a god, and made bad boy Rodman willing to be his younger brother.
He can make all the players in the league fear him. Being a bad guy is the same as being a good guy. It is easy to be a bad guy for a day or a month, but it is not easy to be a bad guy for a lifetime.
After Milicic got off the plane, he went to find Ranbir. After the two had something to eat, they went to the arena together. After entering the arena, Ranbir said to Milicic: "You look strong, don't you?"
Master, it seems that you have been training very diligently this year. But let’s not talk about anything else. I can give you two days of special training for 10,000 yuan a day..."
"Uncle Lan, we didn't say anything about this when we came here before. Why are you asking for money when you come here? Isn't it a bit sentimental?"
"The key point is that when you called me before you came, I was calling for chicken, and I asked you to come over without thinking. Later I realized that you can get a contract with an annual salary of tens of millions in the future. How can I let you go!
"Lambir said to Milicic.
Milicic saw Laimir's cheating look and immediately had the urge to beat him up, but then he thought about it, this guy is an old thug, and he would probably end up in Detroit if he did it. These thoughts came very quickly.
After turning around in Milicic's mind, Milicic immediately showed a smile and said to Laimbeer: "The championship secrets are only 10,000 yuan a day. It is really... cheap, deal!"
Ranbir's face also showed a warm melting due to Milicic's cheerfulness, and said to Milicic: "Now you are my client, and I will definitely make this training unforgettable for you.
Now I want to teach you how to rebound."
"Rebounds? You can't be so elementary, right? Do I have to practice blocking with you or something..." Milicic said with a surprised look on his face.
Laimbeer looked at Milicic's look. He smiled with disdain and said to Milicic: "Little Puff, I've watched most of your games this season. I don't know what's going on in this era. Just
With your rebounding skills, you can actually get so many rebounds. If you play against me in a game, I guarantee you will not get more than 5 rebounds in a game."
Although Ranbir can be regarded as an ancient beast, he can limit himself to this. Milicic still didn't believe it. Ranbir obviously saw doubts in Milicic's eyes. He said to Milicic: "Little princess
, don’t look at me like this now, we can give it a try. Don’t worry about my old man’s health, I’ll have no problem having 3p for a month.”
Laimbeer put Milicic behind him, imitating coming from behind to grab offensive rebounds. He squeezed Milicic behind him. The key was to see how Milicic squeezed in.
Milicic was unable to move left or right, and was firmly pushed behind him by Laimir. If he made a slight movement, Laimbir used his elbow to push Milicic back, and they struggled for a minute. Not only did Milicic
Instead of rushing over, he was left with chest pain, and there were seven or eight blood marks on his arm from Laimbeer's fingers. Milicic said angrily: "You are not trying to get rebounds here. You are totally in trouble with me."
…”
After hearing this, Laimbeer laughed and said: "Innocent child, you don't have to rush for the ball with others to grab the rebound, but you make it impossible for your opponent to grab it. Then the rebound is naturally yours."
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Milicic rubbed his arms while looking at Ranbir's face, which felt as happy as if he had just exerted force.
Laimbeer said: "You don't need to be unconvinced. Let me tell you, when I was at my peak when I won the championship in 1988, you can look at the data of the top insiders playing against me."
In fact during that season:
Barkley vs. Laimbeer: Averaged 11 points and 9 rebounds per game, normal data is 25.8 points and 12.5 rebounds.
Olajuwon vs. Laimbeer: Averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds per game, normal data is 24.8 points and 13.5 rebounds.
Ewing vs. Laimbeer: Averaged 9 points and 6 rebounds per game, normal data is 22 points and 9.3 rebounds.
These data are enough to show what kind of ability Laimbeer was at that time, an absolute killer. Laimbeer said: "As long as you protect the defensive rebounds, you can reduce your opponent's second attack opportunities by 3 times in a game.
, and for those top insiders, if you reduce three second attack opportunities in a game, it is equivalent to cutting off their five points, and you will consume his physical strength and wear away his confidence.
If you are a strong opponent, you must remember to inflict offensive fouls on him to anger him. When you cannot defeat him through conventional methods, you must use his emotional changes to close the distance between you."
"Old man, I didn't expect you to have such knowledge." Milicic said.
"I'm a big businessman. Do you think I can win a championship and be the boss of a championship team just by knowing how to fight?"
Although Laimbeer's words were rough, his reasoning was not rough. Milicic remembered that when he faced Yao Ming, Duncan, and O'Neal, it was indeed difficult to win when they were on the same level. This point Laimbeer hit the point.
Just when Milicic was still thinking, Ranbir shouted: "Little princess, if you can't get from behind me today, I will take you to the industrial district and find some old gangsters to blow you up."
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Milicic said to himself that although the price of 10,000 yuan a day was well worth it, this old guy's temper was really unbearable...
ps: It’s the playoffs, can you comment and give some interaction...
