Chapter 384 Paul Gasol completed the explosion of tens of thousands of characters~
Everyone on the Lakers team may not have noticed that among the five figures at the end, one was very confused and very hesitant.
He is Pau Gasol.
This is the most confusing period since he entered the NBA, even more confusing than when he was a rookie. His scoring data is a career low, his shooting percentage is a career low, and his rebounding is a career low. There are recent rumors within the team that Mike D'Antoni is not interested in him.
I'm not very satisfied, so I want him to sit on the bench as a substitute. When was the last time he was on the bench? Apart from recovering from injury in the 2004-05 season, in the real substitute period, Pau Gasol only had the pure performance of the 01-02 season.
Rookie year.
So he couldn't figure it out.
He lost his love last year, and his career seems to be in jeopardy this year. The media in Los Angeles is harsh, and the fans are even more outspoken. He was criticized verbally and written down at the slightest discomfort, as if he had completely forgotten his contribution to the two consecutive championships. This makes his character
A somewhat gentle Spaniard, his sensitive heart is very hurt.
He looked up at his statistics for this game, and his eyes became more and more confused. It seemed... it was another bad night... right...
Turning around, I saw someone on the Jazz team's side was eager to fight, and their eyes were filled with light.
He is third-year Gordon Hayward.
Gordon Hayward is different from ordinary white stars. He is a man with hidden ambitions. As long as he has a chance, he doesn't mind performing well. The Lakers, who are strong on the outside but weak on the inside, are the best.
Make the most of his opponents. Although head coach Tyrone Corbin doesn't particularly appreciate him, it doesn't matter to him because he has the courage to play cards that don't follow tactics.
Moreover, deep down in his heart, he does not want to sit on the bench and be the younger brother.
He longs to be the core, even the leader.
So before going on the court, he had already decided not to play according to Tyrone Corbin's tactical arrangement. He would take advantage of the opponent's reputation and weakness to show off his presence in the newspaper. Of course, let Gordon Hayward do this
The bold factor is that this year is his contract year. On the surface, he signed a 4-year contract, but it is in the form of 3+1. In other words, after this season, the team still wants him.
, there is no fixed number. Hayward does not want to be completely passive, so playing a good data sheet is his top priority right now.
But tonight, he felt that his hand was very good.
Both sides take the field.
The Jazz served and attacked from the bottom line. Before the Lakers could set up their formation, Jazz No. 20 pressed forward and forced his way inside. Nash was inadvertently passed over and faced the Spaniard in front, Gordon Hai.
Ward didn't dodge or dodge, he actually jumped directly and pushed forward hard.
The two collided, and Gordon Hayward reluctantly threw the basketball, brushed it, and hit the rebound into the basket.
Beep beep~
The referee blew the whistle. This was a valid goal, and it also caused a defensive foul on Lakers No. 16.
Yes!!!
Seeing that he was beaten into an And.one, Gordon Hayward waved his fist excitedly after landing, watching the Spaniard who failed to defend show off his strength. After hearing a large number of boos at Staples Center, the Lakers
No. 16's head gradually lowered.
When did I become so unpopular at Staples Center?
Brush~
Hayward added a free throw and the Jazz took the lead as soon as they started.
72-74.
The Lakers' offense is also in good shape. Kobe + Nash + Tang Qian continue to show off their power, like a three-pronged fork. The offensive success rate is quite high. However, after 8 minutes of playing, looking at the scores of the two sides, they still have not opened up.
, the difference is almost the same, but the Jazz is 1 point ahead of the Lakers. This is called a lively scene, but the actual effect is not good.
Because while the Lakers are attacking, they can't stop anyone on the defensive end.
No matter how strong Tang Qian's defense is, there are limits. He can basically focus on one person, and then cover for outside breakthroughs. If you really want him to penetrate the penalty area, it is impossible. This is the NBA after all, and everyone is the best choice.
You are an excellent professional player. Even if you play 2k games, you can't do this, right? And the people on the Jazz are not stupid. I know that you have strong defensive ability, so I will try to avoid you and come from the other side.
If you want to take care of both sides at the same time, you will end up focusing on one and losing the other.
The problem arises with Pau Gasol on the other side of the Lakers' paint.
I don’t know why tonight, but Gasol’s defense was very bad. The overall rhythm was not only slow, but also soft. It was very easy for the opponent to eat him alive, and the score was 2+1. In addition, Gordon initially
In the case of Haywood, Gasol has already been hit with 3 3+1s in this quarter. Fortunately, he basically didn't commit many fouls before, so he got 3 times, and now he has just 4 personal fouls.
But this problem is really fatal to the Lakers.
Because the outer line of defense was originally weak, and now the inner line has collapsed, it is definitely a daydream to rely on one person to completely support the entire team's defense. At least Tang Qian currently does not have this ability.
Brush~
I don’t know what kind of medicine Hayward took in this quarter, but he almost scored a 2+1. Fortunately, this is the Staples Center, the home court of the Lakers, so the referee just let the Spaniard go.
The comparable score has become 85-88, and the Jazz's lead is getting wider and wider.
At first, the head coach of the Jazz was a little unhappy, because Gordon Hayward obviously did not listen to orders and acted arbitrarily. But at the last look at the score, Tyrone Corbin gave up his plan to lecture. This is the NBA
There is an unspoken rule, as long as you win and play well and smoothly, then it is an excellent performance, and the head coach can't say anything more.
After all, what is the purpose of a basketball game? Isn't it just to win? If you win, what else do you want to say?
What else can you say?
Many role players try to gain performance in this way, but the risk of doing so is also great. If they fail, they will be hated by the head coach, management, fans, and teammates. If you are good and extraordinary, that is called having personality.
, that is called being capable, and being out of line is called being disobedient to discipline, and that is called selfishness. Good and bad are actually on a thin line, the starting point is similar, the key is the result. For example, in the "Linsanity" back then, Anthony and Si
No matter how much Tudmaier disliked him or was unhappy with him, it was not convenient for him to show it on the surface. He could only greet him with a smile, and then make moves behind his back.
This is what is good and bad in the NBA. If you score a goal, you are good. If you don't score, you are bad. If you win, you are good. If you don't win, you are bad. It is polarizing. There is no middle. And obviously, Gordon Hayward tonight
, the bet is right, as long as we win, then even if the head coach Tyrone Corbin is unhappy, he will still boast in front of the media and praise the former to the sky.
Are you saying it's false? Are you saying it's against your will? e.on~ Man~ Let alone the NBA, where in the world is this not the case?
The NBA is also part of this world, right?
The Lakers' offense faltered, but the Jazz succeeded again, with Gordon Hayward breaking through and scoring the ball, and then Marvin Williams hit a corner three-pointer.
Brush~
85-91, with less than 3 minutes left in the game, this score is very unfavorable for the Lakers.
"Paul, what's wrong with you? Why didn't you save the ball?" Kobe was a little anxious, because the pressure on him was greater than anyone else on the Lakers, and he was not a mild-tempered person in the first place, so he was dissatisfied.
It's written directly on his face.
Gasol's head hung lower, but his reserved temper prevented him from saying a word of explanation.
This made Kobe very angry and annoyed.
To say who in the Lakers hopes Gasol's recovery the most, it must be No. 24, because his friendship and bond with Gasol exceeds that of any other player on the Lakers, so the Black Mamba urgently needs the Spaniard to cheer him up.
.However, in Tang Qian's memory, Gasol did not wake up in the last 2012-2013 season. He was still confused until the Lakers were swept 0:4 in the playoffs until the end of this season.
Tang Qian has memories of the next few years, so he knows very well that it's not that Pau Gasol's strength has really declined, it's just that he has gradually lost himself in the Lakers.
In essence, Spaniards are not the kind of people with particularly strong self-confidence.
Therefore, he is not suitable to be the boss, but is only suitable to be an assistant and the best second-in-command.
But the pressure on the Lakers this season is too great. Everyone is worried about the poor record, so basically no one bothers to help Pau Gasol. No. 24 did try this, but it's a pity that his method
, something was wrong, so it had no effect. And Tang Qian knew that if the Lakers want to continue to reach the top in the future, this Spanish big man is absolutely indispensable.
He had to help him.
Just like last season, he helped himself.
After Kobe left, Tang Qian walked to Gasol and said, "Paul, don't worry, Kobe is doing it for your own good. He has also been under a lot of mental pressure recently." Gasol saw that it was Tang Qian and nodded slowly.
He raised his head and replied in a low voice: "Yes, I know."
But no matter how you listen to it, your tone is full of despair and frustration.
"Paul, cheer up, we need you." Tang Qian continued.
"Yeah, I know." Gasol still answered mechanically.
"Paul, cheer up, we all need you." Tang Qian took the trouble and said it a second time. It was completely different from Kobe's anxiety. Because he knew that Gasol needed cheer and encouragement, pure stimulation and pressure.
, he couldn't accept it. Everyone's personality is different, and the right medicine must be given. As a "memory carrier", Tang Qian knew very well what the Spaniard needed.
What he needs is understanding, and...respect.
"Is it?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because without your help, we can't win, the Lakers can't win."
"Haha, you are exaggerating. I may sit on the bench soon. Don't you know?" Gasol said with a dejected face: "How can I help you? I can help you."
What's the team doing? Is it a disservice?"
"Paul... you look down on yourself too much." Tang Qian knew where Gasol's heart was, so he said: "Don't let Dwight Howard affect you. Your sacrifice for the team is the same as for everyone."
You can see it." "But I...may not be suitable for this Lakers team anymore. Here, I am just a big pitcher, a burden that can't keep up with small balls." The Spaniard still shook his head and said. Most people would listen to this.
At this point, he may have given up persuading, but Tang Qian has the memory of the next few years. He knows that the man in front of him who is in a trough can still return to the All-Star level in the future, so he is patient and continues to treat Gasol
Er said: "There is no such thing as being suitable or not. Your athletic ability is above the standard among 7-footers! Besides, if you don't want to give Howard the right to shoot in the low post, just take it back. Anyway, he
In low post singles, he is five blocks worse than Bynum, why do you want to give in? Is it because he is the so-called league superstar?"
"But……"
"What's so good about it?" Tang Qian interrupted Gasol and said, "I've earned all the opportunities myself. Do you think you're not as good as Howard in low-post singles? If not, then grab it yourself, and he doesn't either.
So scary, isn't it?" Tang Qian said: "Besides, think about it, Paul, why am I standing by your side now, instead of him, Dwight Howard?"
"This is the result I strive for!"
"In my opinion, you are 100 times more suitable for the Lakers than Howard. You are overly conceding and it is completely unnecessary."
"Maybe you think you are taking the overall situation into consideration, but in fact, have you ever thought about it, Paul..." Tang Qian stared at Gasol and said: "Your behavior, in a certain way, is actually hurting the ball."
Team, hurt the fans." "Hurt the team? Hurt the fans?" Gasol was stunned when he heard this, because as Tang Qian said, he always believed that he was sacrificing for the overall situation and compromising for the interests of the team, so
The latter's words were somewhat unacceptable to him.
"Yes, it hurts the team! It hurts the fans!" Tang Qian blurted out without hesitation: "Because if you really think about the team, then when you see Howard making a mess in the low post, you should bravely stand up and take over the ball.
He has the right to play in the low post; because if you really think about the fans, then you should perform well and don't sacrifice your personal data for the so-called overall situation. Have you ever thought about whether your fans will do this if you do this?
Sad? Will it be sad? Will you be unable to lift your head or chest when facing other fans?"
"Have you really thought about it, Paul?"
Facing Tang Qian's series of questions, Gasol was stunned because this point of view was something he had never thought of before.
His gentle and soft temper made him subconsciously choose to give in and compromise. He never thought about resisting, fighting or competing to the end.
Yes, do I really think about the team? Do I really think about the fans? I...is this also a disguised form of selfishness?
Through Tang Qian's guidance, Gasol finally began to think about this issue.
"But I'm not in sync with coach Mike D'Antoni's tactics. His tactical concepts and tactical essence, I'm afraid..."
"I'm afraid you are? I'm afraid you are what?" When Tang Qian heard this, he knew that Gasol's heart was beginning to throb. He just needed to continue to add fuel to the fire. "You have never done it or tried it.
How do you know if you're not suitable or in tune? How do you know if you can't fit in?" Tang Qian said: "Whether it's a small-ball tactic or a run-and-gun tactic, big men have their own value. Do you doubt this?
"
"After all, we...are the group of people closest to the basket."
"I……"
"I understand your worries, but I can assure you." Tang Qian said in a genuine voice: "You only need to run as hard as you can into the frontcourt, return to defense in the backcourt, and leave it to me. In this way, you can
You don’t have to worry about physical fitness and transition between offense and defense. Of course, you still have to help me with rebounding and low-post defense, after all, I don’t have three heads and six arms.”
"You..." Gasol looked at Tang Qian for a while and then said, "What are the benefits of doing this?"
"Benefits?" Tang Qian smiled slightly and said, "Of course there are."
"One I want to win."
"Secondly, I hate No. 12 on the bench."
"Thirdly, I want to play ball with you on the court."
"These three points alone, I think, are enough benefits for me, Paul."
Tang Qian said with a sincere face.
This made Gasol feel warm and shocked for the first time in half a season.
PS: Gasol is Xiaozi’s favorite player. When he left the Lakers, it was actually a huge loss for the Lakers, because Gasol’s battery life was much better than the judgment of the world at the time, so in the future
, he plays a very important role in the Lakers~~~
The explosion of 10,000 words has been completed. Every chapter of Xiao Zi is full of sincerity. It is a big chapter of nearly 5,000 words. It should be regarded as a pseudo-second update, right? The explosion will continue tomorrow. I hope everyone will continue to work hard~ Hohoho~ Let’s fight~ Everyone
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Thanks to Knight Apprentice 555 and Demon King 1982 for the big reward~
Thanks to Jingji Honor Da Da, Purple Death King Da Da, Super Lingling Da Da, Zhou Jie Da Da, 66 consecutive wins and Bronze Da Da Da’s monthly ticket~