The purpose of replacing Gasol is only one, to help our Westbrook triple-double and Megatron improve the ball.
Let him know that it is wrong to fight like this.
The original plan was for Gasol to hold off Adams, but Tang Qian suddenly realized that he had made a mistake in his judgment. Because Pau Gasol was already quite old. He was 38 years old in 1980.
, he has never had a particularly tough style of play in his life. He is a technical insider, and the level of toughness in the series is simply rare. He is the best second-in-command, but the number of times he is tough is not too many. Toughness.
The label of playing style has never appeared on him. But the Thunder's Aquaman Steven Adams is not like this. He is a player who is famous for his tough blue-collar style in the league, even when it comes to hard work and tiring work.
With his enthusiasm and voluntariness, he is probably one of the best in the entire history of the NBA.
For such a person, even if Gasol is at his peak, it is actually difficult to suppress him. In terms of physical confrontation, so letting him block the opponent is really not very effective. Several times, Adams still rushed here.
, helped Megatron get the rebound. Then directly pushed the fast break.
This is also the quick counterattack style set by the Thunder's Billy Donovan since he took over in Oklahoma City.
At the same time, it is another type of absolute centralization in the all-encompassing style.
Otherwise, Westbrook is very strong, but if you want to say that he really has the ability to average a triple-double per game without any moisture, it is simply nonsense. Because if there really is such a person, the Thunder team will not be at this level.
Strength. He has already been a super player like Tang Qian. So their center Adams is really a diligent, dedicated little gardener who does not seek fame or fortune.
In addition, the Thunder also have the rebounding expert George at the small forward, and it is really difficult for Gasol to handle it alone.
He is too old and too slow now. If you ask him to do this, he will be worse than Yi Jianlian. This is not what he is good at now. If you let a player play a basketball style that he is not good at, then he may not be the best at it.
Star players will be destroyed by you. For example, when Gasol was in the German coaching system, his performance was extremely frustrating. Even if he came on the bench, he still couldn't save his sluggish state. Then
As soon as he went to the Bulls team that suited him, he immediately regained his status as an All-Star, so this playing style is very important.
Tang Qian only thought that Gasol's rebounding ability was good, and he was tall, with a height of 7 feet, so it was natural for him to come up and do this job. After all, Gasol's rebounding ability is not too bad even now.
Yes, Yuan Shikong averaged 8+ rebounds in only 23 minutes per game this season. This efficiency is simply better than his peak period. Converted into standard star playing time, that is, 36 minutes. Gasol
Do you know what the rebounds per game this season are? As high as 12.3 times per game!!! As of the 17-18 season, this ranks second in his 36-minute rebounding efficiency in his career! Second only to 15-
12.4 times in the 2016 season! Therefore, Gasol's rebounding is still very strong this season. It was based on this consideration that Tang Qian replaced Yi Jianlian. After all, in this aspect, Yi Jianlian is not as good as Gasol.
Sol.
But Tang Qian forgot to consider that Gasol was not suitable for him to be a leader and a blue-collar worker. The reason why he was able to rejuvenate with a huge data explosion in the Bulls was because he had a black and tough guy beside him.
Noah. This way he can give full play to his rebounding ability. But if you ask him to do what Noah does, he actually can't do it.
Just when everyone felt that Tang Qian's operation was his fault and that he was going to take the blame, Tang Qian heard the taunts of the Thunder's on-site commentators Brian Davis and Grant Long. He suddenly
That’s when I got the feeling. I just want to prove that my idea is correct. How do I turn the wrong thing into the right one? Do you mean to call a deer a horse? This is competitive sports, and everything depends on performance. So for
In order to save his own face, Tang Qian was wise. It is not uncommon for people to have an idea for the sake of face. His eyes suddenly lit up, and then he said to Paul Gasol who was panting: "Paul,
Come on, I'll tell you how to do it. I didn't explain this clearly before. I just wanted to make a joke with you. Now, let's punish these Oklahomans seriously."
Huh? What do you mean? Gasol didn't understand yet, because he also felt that Tang Qian's tactical instruction was actually a failure and did not combine with reality at all. But when Tang Qian whispered a few words into his ear again
Gasol also had an enlightened expression, and then he saw the former saying with a smile: "You are not so old that you can't even handle a defender, are you? Paul? Then I will be very disappointed."
"Don't worry, it's absolutely no problem." Gasol thought to himself, as long as I have a black and tough guy to protect me, then I can really show my rebounding strength. In this way, let alone a defender, I will be the top player in active service.
Inside, I am also confident in head-on confrontation. I am not weak in rebounding. It is still the same now.
The Lakers missed a shot from outside. George is really defensive. He worked hard on the defensive end for the Thunder, putting out fires everywhere. If he hadn't saved the ball actively, Thomas Jr. would have missed the ball.
It was scored, and it was because of his timely interference that Thomas Jr. took the shot and missed the basket.
"Protect the rebound!!!" Billy Donovan shouted loudly on the side, because after protecting it, he can directly launch a quick attack. After the Lakers replaced Gasol, they formed a twin-tower lineup in the paint.
, the absolute height has gone up, but... now is the small ball era. Gasol still knows very well that he is not suitable for fast-paced play at all. He is still most suitable for positional and slow-paced basketball. At most, it is
It's a normal rhythm.
Too fast and he'll fall behind, just like the damn No. 7 on his own team.
Therefore, this substitution made by the Lakers to Billy Donovan seems to be a big mistake.
We must push for counterattacks with all our strength. Taking advantage of their lack of speed in returning to defense, they can kill their twin towers in a few rounds. After all, not everyone is the monster No. 29 of the Lakers. In the small ball era, efficiency matters
They are all on the rise. With such an obvious loophole, it is impossible not to attack it. When Gasol was the head coach of the Lakers, it was because of this that he became a troublesome player who could not keep up with the offense and defense.
Character. This was one of the biggest reasons why he was determined to leave the Lakers.
Billy Donovan made a tactical gesture on the sidelines. This was actually saying, come on, we are going to fight an infinitely fast counterattack. Let me run. To be honest, the idea is good, but there is no
Tactical problems, and seeing the inherent problems of the Lakers' formation, and taking the right medicine, Billy Donovan did what he could do. However, there are some things on the court.
, he cannot change or control it, such as this...
Tianchao Sports Channel.
"Yang Yi, it's too risky for the Lakers to do this. Now is the era of all-round small ball. The last two-tower lineup, wasn't it a bit too..." Yoga didn't finish his words, but everyone understood what he meant. Yang Yi also
He shook his head and said: "The Twin Towers lineup actually has advantages and disadvantages, but it's just a little difficult to use in this era. Each version is a god, and this Twin Towers is against the trend in the current alliance version. Unless you can
With Tang Qian's physical fitness, otherwise, it would be very difficult to play small ball inside, let alone two seven-footers. As you just saw, the effect is not particularly good, and
I think the main problem is not with Tang Qian but with Pau Gasol. Why do you say that... Well, this, the Lakers Gasol got the offensive rebound and then easily hit it under the basket.
Go in! This is a good goal. Gasol played well and gave the opponent questions to respond."
Although the transition to Yang Yi is very abrupt, it also represents everyone's thoughts at this stage. They all felt that Gasol came up and held him back.
But the best way to face doubts is to express yourself and let yourself continue to accumulate data on the court and shine brightly.
Forget it if it’s just a ball, the main thing is...
This is more than one ball.
Not long after, No. 16 Pau Gasol of the Lakers scored again from the basket. It was an offensive rebound. Facing Russell Westbrook's defense, he forced a shot. His huge height advantage allowed him to score.
This ball. Even if there is a confrontation, the defender is a defender and the real center inside is still far behind.
So why is Westbrook guarding him? That's a good question.
because……
"Pau Gasol got another offensive rebound!!! Russell jumped up hard, grabbed his hand, fouled, and Pau Gasol went to the free throw line."
Gasol was on the free throw line and made 2 of 2 free throws.
When Tang Qian saw this, he also smiled. Sure enough, I am smart, smart and quick-witted.
You are a hundred years too early to embarrass me.
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