Chapter 414 The first challenge to the big chapter~
"Wilt??? What are you doing??? Why are you standing inside and running out again???" After an afternoon training session, head coach Bill Sharman finally couldn't bear it.
He stopped and yelled angrily. But Tang Qian also looked innocent, because all of this... was caused by not adapting to the rules.
In the era when Tang Qian played, the NBA implemented a 16-foot penalty area defense rule for three seconds, but this era is completely different. The original 16-foot penalty area defense rule for three seconds in the 1966-1967 season has become...
Completely cancelled. In other words, during this period, the NBA's interior defense rules are similar to FIBA's interior defense rules, allowing centers to stand.
So Tang Qian is used to playing modern basketball, so naturally he is not used to this style of play.
Even if you give him some time, he can get used to it. After all, three seasons ago, the NBA still had to defend the penalty area for three seconds. Aren't these NBA players also adapting? But the problem is... there is no time for him now.
The first NBA Finals game against the Knicks was about to take place that evening. No matter how much attention Tang Qian paid, he couldn't change his deep-rooted habits. Therefore, he was criticized mercilessly by head coach Bill Sharman.
At least in Bill Salman's eyes, this was Chamberlain's "mischief" and he had no intention at all.
Chamberlain is a well-known "disengaged person" in the NBA. He only plays for money and fun, so this abnormal situation was attributed by Bill Sharman to the former's "not paying attention."
"Sorry, Mr. Salman." Tang Qian was helpless and could only bow his head and apologize.
"Jerry, what happened to Wilt? Did a woman stay in his room last night?" Bill Salman secretly called Jerry West and asked. Jerry West shook his head.
Said: "There shouldn't be. I knocked on the door today and he was the only one in his room. If a woman stayed overnight last night, according to Wilt's habit, she would not be allowed to leave midway."
"That's right." After thinking for a while, Bill Salman lowered his head and said, "Then why is he so strange today? He always runs out involuntarily... This..." Bill Salman did not finish his sentence.
Jerry West said: "Mr. Sharman, does Wilt's situation look like the defensive three-second rule that was just canceled two or three seasons ago?"
"Huh? That's what you said." Bill Salman looked on and said, "It's indeed a bit similar."
"But... hasn't the 3-second defense been canceled a long time ago? He has adapted to it a long time ago? Why today..."
Faced with Bill Salman's question, Jerry West also shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I don't know, sir, Wilt seemed a little strange when he woke up this morning, but I can't tell why."
"Well, really." Bill Salman pondered for a while and said: "No matter what, let him get back to normal as soon as possible. Without him, there is no way we can win tonight's game. Jerry Luca
Steve and Dave DeBusschere are going to tear up our paint."
Hearing this, Jerry West's face instantly darkened, and he said: "Fortunately, Willis Reed was injured early and couldn't participate in the Knicks' playoffs, otherwise we..."
"Don't think so much, Jerry. The first task now is to restore Wilt. Without him to operate inside, our inside line will be vulnerable." Bill Sharman said with a very clear mind.
This afternoon was the most painful day since Tang Qian played basketball.
Because after entering the United States, his first lesson was to get familiar with American basketball and abandon his original domestic FIBA habits and playing styles. After finally adjusting, he was now asked to change back. This feeling of awkwardness was really
It's not one or two. In fact, given Tang Qian about a week, he will be able to fully adapt. But now, time waits for no one.
Many rules in the 1970s were really different from those in 2013, such as dribbling, over-the-shoulder, wrist-turning, walking, etc., which were all completely different penalty standards. Fortunately, Tang Qian was a center, so he was omitted.
It would have caused a lot of trouble, otherwise even if Jordan traveled through time, he would be in trouble and he might not even be able to dribble well in a short period of time.
Therefore, the first issue is to overcome the habit of "defending for three seconds". This is the first priority that Tang Qian must solve.
During prime time in the evening, the Great Western Forum Arena was packed with seats.
This was the old arena used by the Lakers from 1967 to 1999. It was not until the new home stadium of the Staples Center that the Purple and Gold Army left this old arena that had witnessed countless history. But it is only now 1972. This arena
It was still a new stadium, and its equipment, seats, environment, attendance, and sound effects were all second to none at the time.
"Tang Qian" has now entered such a "historical venue".
Everything seemed like a dream.
Famous commentator Chick Hearn was sitting in the commentary box, explaining passionately and humorously.
If you are a veteran Lake Mi, it is impossible for you not to know this person. Starting in 1965, he explained 3,338 games for the Purple and Gold Army regardless of rain or shine in 36 years. Until 2002, he suffered a brain injury due to an accidental fall.
After severe injuries and ineffective treatment, I bid farewell to the Los Angeles Lakers, my lifelong love. From the combination of Jerry West + Elgin Baylor + Chamberlain, to the "Show. Time" in the 1980s, and then to the "Show. Time" at the beginning of the new century.
O.K", he can be said to be the "most loyal fan" of the Lakers.
Look at the retired jersey with no number and only a microphone on the ceiling of Staples Center now. Look at the brass statue erected outside Staples Center now. This is the highest respect paid to him by the Los Angeles Lakers.
and the best rewards.
A Laker for a lifetime, a Laker for a lifetime, is best witnessed in Chick Hearn.
The Bath family's tradition of preferential treatment of "heroes" has become more and more famous.
So when he saw this "living fossil" with his own eyes, Tang Qian couldn't help but get a little excited. If his current identity wasn't Wilt Chamberlain, he might have run over to ask for autographs and take photos. This
In the United States, it is not unusual or shameful. Many famous players have had this experience.
Because, it's just pure respect and love, nothing more.
Unfortunately, in the end, Tang Qian lost any mood.
Due to his "mistake" inside, the Lakers suffered a bloodbath from the New York Knicks. In the end, the latter won 114-92, with a 22-point margin of victory, and got a good start in the away game. Seeing the loud cheers of the Knicks players on the opposite side, the Lakers players were all in low spirits.
With his head bowed and without saying a word, he walked into the tunnel of the Great Western Forum Arena.
Why are you feeling so down?
Because last season, that is, the year before last, the Lakers also fell at the hands of this opponent, with a big score of 3-4, losing the tiebreaker, and losing the championship. So after losing again today, the Lakers felt a sense of depression and panic.
, and a touch of anger.
In the player tunnel, Jerry West couldn't help it anymore and started to explode: "Wilt! What on earth are you doing tonight??? No offense! No rebounds! No blocks! No defense! You know the other side
How many points did you score in the paint? 81 points! It was 81 points!!! Are you sure you want to win like this??? Ah??? Wilt???"
Although there was no three-point line in 1971-1972, the proportion of inside offense would naturally increase, but it was still a bit disastrous to allow the opponent to score 81 points in the finals. "Tang Qian" bore the brunt and should bear this responsibility. Because who
Everyone knows that he is the "Guardian of the restricted area" of the Lakers. With him, outside players can play defensive counterattacks with confidence. Now that "Tang Qian" is in a slump, the Lakers' inside line has suddenly lost its advantage, relying only on Happy Haier.
Stone, poses no threat to the Knicks.
Happy Hairston's ability to protect rebounds is good, but when it comes to protecting the basket and intimidating the inside, he is at least 18 years behind Chamberlain. That's why the Knicks can "enjoy" and "fight to their heart's content" in the Los Angeles penalty area tonight.
"Tang Qian" bowed his head and remained silent, because he had nothing to explain. No matter what the reason was, a problem is a problem, and the biggest problem for the Lakers tonight was none other than "Tang Qian" himself.
The second game was still held at the Great Western Forum Arena. The Lakers suffered another disastrous defeat. Tang Qian finally recovered a little on the defensive end, but he was still not used to the general rules and only scored 2 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks.
If this is still "Tang Qian" himself, then getting this data in the Lakers is not ugly, even pretty good, but the problem is... his current identity is not "Tang Qian" but the famous "Power"
Walter Chamberlain." In this way, handing over this kind of data is simply shocking.
Jerry West's face was livid after the game, and he had no smile at all during the entire press conference.
The next day's newspaper also criticized the performance of "Tang Qian". Whether it was the 1970s or the new century, people in Los Angeles seemed to be ruthless and spoke more "seeking truth from facts" than "seeking truth from facts."
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Under this difficult adaptation, "Tang Qian" and his team went to Madison Square Garden for the third game of the Finals.
Although the Lakers only lost to their opponents by 9 points, which was much better than the previous two games, a loss is a loss. The difference of a few points is meaningless. Because one point is also a loss, and a hundred points is also a loss. In essence, there is no difference.
Half a difference.
The total score suddenly became 3:0.
What does this set of big scores mean in the playoffs? Anyone who knows a little bit about NBA history knows that this represents despair and early elimination. Let alone 1972, even in 2013 when Tang Qian lived.
There has also never been an example of a comeback after falling behind 0:3. So for a while, the Lakers' momentum hit rock bottom.
Two days later, the Lakers lost this round of the Finals with a big score of 4-0, and Tang Qian watched helplessly as the Knicks celebrated the trophy in Madison Square Garden.
If you fail the first challenge, you have two more chances.
A string of messages without warning suddenly appeared in Tang Qian's mind, and then Tang Qian's vision went dark and he disappeared into Madison Square Garden.
Dong Dong Dong~
A knock on the door woke Tang Qian up in bed, and he heard someone outside the door say: "Hey, Big Dipper, are you up yet? Or is there a naked blonde in the room?"
Exactly the same beginning, it seems that I am back to the starting point.
But the challenge opportunity has already been used up once.
There are only 2 times left, if you fail again...
Tang Qian straightened his clothes, opened the door and said, "Jerry, let's go. We must win tonight's game!"
"Oh~ I mean Da Beidou~ Your fighting spirit is very high today! Were you stimulated yesterday?" Jerry West was slightly surprised, but soon said with a smile. It was originally just a joke and a joke.
, but unexpectedly "Wilt Chamberlain" replied with a serious face: "Yes, I was stimulated, so I must win tonight, not lose!"
Although he didn't know what happened to the big guy in front of him, Jerry West was still very happy with his high spirit, because he had been working with Chamberlain for a long time and he knew that this guy was a "game player"
"The playboy", the desire to win has never been stronger.
This is also a good sign.
Jerry West thought.
During the afternoon training session, Lakers head coach Bill Sharman asked in surprise: "Jerry, what's wrong with Wilt? Why is his training attitude so positive all of a sudden? Is he on drugs?"
"Jerry West shook his head and said: "I don't know, sir, but in the end it's a good thing."
"That's right." Bill Sharman nodded: "Although Willis Reed of the Knicks is not here, the newly added Jerry Lucas cannot be underestimated. We must tell Wilt not to underestimate the enemy.
Okay."
"Yes, I will, sir." Jerry West replied.
However, Tang Qian tried his best and the Lakers still lost the first game, 111-114 points, a narrow defeat by 3 points.
Tang Qian played very awkwardly in this game. Although he worked very hard, there was still a big gap between him and Chamberlain's real strength, both defensively and offensively. You must know that Chamberlain this season has already
It was Wilt Chamberlain who had both his knees overhauled after being scrapped, but even so, Tang Qian still couldn't reach his level. Putting aside the offense, Chamberlain's rebounding data per game in the playoffs in the 1971-1972 season,
You can force Tang Qian to death.
In the playoffs, he averaged 21 rebounds per game!!! Yes!!! You read that right!!! He averaged 21 rebounds per game, not points, just rebounds!!! And this is the "era of data explosion".
The rebounding data per game is gradually ebbing!!!
In this season's playoffs, except for Clifford Ray, who was unlucky and played the most glorious moment of his career, the average rebounds per game of everyone else returned to the normal level. Except for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Except for Nate Thurmond, no one can average more than 14 rebounds per game. As for the former Clifford Ray, he is a "first-rounder", scoring 4 rebounds in 4 games.
It's true that he averaged 16.5 rebounds per game, but if you look at his regular season rebounds, he only had 10.6 rebounds this season, so he has clearly exploded.
But Wilt Chamberlain's average rebounds per game is still an outstanding level of 21+, and he is the only one who has a level of 20+ or above.
This is almost impossible for Tang Qian to achieve. You must know that he will still have the influence of "inner demons" in the playoffs. Under the ebb and flow of one after another, wanting to achieve this data is no less than a dream. So even if
It's him who "worked 100%", but in the eyes of outsiders, he still doesn't try his best and is the "culprit".
At this moment, Tang Qian finally understood a little bit of Chamberlain's situation. If he wins, everyone will take it for granted. If he loses, he will become "the target of thousands of people". It doesn't matter whether he worked hard or was sincere. So Chamberlain often
It’s no wonder that they all feel confused.
"Wilt, you need to do more. Play like we did in the regular season. There is no way the New Yorkers can beat us!" Head coach Bill Sharman said to "Tang Qian" because 4 points and 13 points
2 rebounds and 2 blocks were not the data standard that he thought the Lakers No. 13 should receive.
Although he has allowed Wilt Chamberlain to significantly reduce his offensive drama this season, the defensive burden has increased instead of falling. Even though Bill Sharman is only in his third year as head coach, he is very capable. In his first year
Taking over the San Francisco Warriors brought the Warriors into the NBA Finals. Although they lost to the 76ers led by Chamberlain, it did not hinder Bill Sharman's "genius-like" coaching ability. This year's routine
His 33 consecutive wins in the game have established his status as the "Best Head Coach" in one fell swoop. So this season he is very eager for the championship bonus, 33 consecutive wins + best record in history + best head coach award + NBA championship
, the sum of this series of honors is the complete and perfect ending. Otherwise, if you lose the championship ring, all the previous honors will be greatly reduced, and even become ridiculous.
He is a member of the most orthodox "Cardinal Faction" or "Auerbach Faction". During his playing days, he had numerous honors and four rings, which was truly brilliant. So the first thing he did after he came to the Lakers was:
It is to turn "The Great Spirit" Wilt Chamberlain into his old teammate "Bill Russell". And history has proved that his idea is not wrong. The Lakers don't need a scorer now, but they need "Bill Russell" even more.
"Sell", so the Lakers system with Chamberlain as the core of defense began to take shape. In this case, even if the team is missing Elgin Baylor, even if Chamberlain is 35 years old, the Lakers still let the Lakers play a wave
An unparalleled glorious winning streak is coming.
Although the overall structure of the team has not changed much and even lost its starting general, the Lakers have completed a qualitative change. In this process, the biggest X factor is none other than Wilt Chamberlain. The regular season scoring dropped.
A full 5 points, and the average number of shots per game fell below double digits for the first time, but the Lakers took on a new look and became "unbeatable" in the blink of an eye. These are all led by Bill Sharman's coaching philosophy
Great changes are coming.
"Super defensive counterattack" uses a powerful center as the pivot, and the other four people go down with all their strength to catch the opponent off guard. This set... is not the set of the Celtics back then, so what is it? In fact, it was played by Bill Sharman
It seems that Chamberlain is an upgraded version of Bill Russell. Not only in terms of mentality, but also in terms of personal ability, he is definitely better than him. Including Bill Russell's strongest point, rebounding and blocking shots, they are both inferior.
Not to mention the ability of the big man in front of him to assist and pass. The Lakers' No. 13 is in a league of his own in the history of centers.
Therefore, as long as this kind of person is willing to listen to himself, there is absolutely no problem in copying the Celtics' winning model.
Facts have proved that, at least this season, Chamberlain, who maintains his championship desire, has directly "reborn" the Lakers.
The first is the points per game, which instantly jumped from seventh place in the league last year to the unquestionable first place. Then the team's total rebounds, which also rose from 11th place last season to first place.
.The final assist number also jumped to the top of the league. With such a team, how can others play? How to play? So when most teams see the Lakers this season, they will first be timid about three-pointers, and then with their strength, they will win.
discount.
Averaged 121 points, 56.4 rebounds and 27.2 assists per game, ranking first in the entire league. This is the original appearance of the 1971-1972 Lakers team. Unfortunately, the current "Chamberlain" has become "Tang Qian", and he has some responsibility
He can't afford the on-field duties assigned to him by Bill Sharman.
PS: This chapter really cost Xiao Zi a lot of effort. Just looking for information through the wall is dizzying, because the domestic NBA information of that era is almost equal to 0. So Xiao Zi really worked hard and spent a lot of time.
It took almost 8 hours to type up this little bit of text. The purpose is to let everyone see an authentic look of the NBA in the 1970s, rather than just making it up randomly.
As for the defensive three seconds, Xiaozi checked the original English version of the history of NBA rule changes. It first appeared in 1966-67, but it seemed to be "cancelled by default" after two seasons. Then in the 1981-82 season, it appeared again
It has become a three-second defense of the 16-foot penalty area on the weak side. But there is a problem, that is, since the official text of the 81-82 season is weakening, it means that 81
Before the 1982 season, the three-second defense rule was reinstated. However, when it was reinstated, Xiaozi has not yet found official rule information.
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