"Then get down here! Don't play again in today's game!" Mike D'Antoni suddenly said. As soon as these words came out, the entire Lakers team was stunned. You must know that now is no better than before. During that time, the Lakers
The team still has a lot of schedule, so the problem of "squandering" a little will not be too serious, but now... the All-Star Game has been played, which in the NBA means that it is necessary to start a full sprint to prepare for the playoffs.
After the game.
And tonight has a special meaning for the Lakers, not only for the fans in Los Angeles, but also for the head coach Buss who just passed away. If they cannot defeat the "feud" Army Green, it will have a huge impact on the overall morale of the Lakers.
great.
In the 2012-2013 season, the Lakers formed the "Four Kings" lineup, but they failed to make a fool of themselves. If they fail to even make it to the playoffs in the end, then this kind of shame will be a unique joke in the history of the league. So.
Removing Howard at this time seems to many people to be a bit emotional and passionate. After all, as a head coach, it is best not to coach with such emotions.
Record is what the Lakers need most now, not boring grudges between each other.
"What?" Howard's expression first changed when he heard this, and then he turned to mocking: "Mr. Mike D'Antoni, you want me to sit on the bench? Do the players agree? Do the fans agree? Does the management agree?"
Howard was so confident that he had obviously thought about the previous level, so he dared to ask and retort like this.
He knew that the Lakers, from the management to the players, were under great pressure at this time, so he didn't believe that Mike D'Antoni dared to do such a "stupid thing." When Mike D'Antoni heard the other party's tone, he couldn't help but feel even more
He got angry and immediately replied loudly: "I don't care whether they agree or not, it's game time. As the head coach, I have the right to decide everything!"
"SO... get out of here right away and just calm down and calm down tonight!"
Hearing that Mike D'Antoni was "playing it for real", Howard was startled, and then his face turned angrily and said: "You bastard, are you crazy? At what time do you want to avenge a public vendetta? You are not worthy of being a coach at all!"
I must go to the general manager’s office to complain about you! Complain against you!!!” “You can go if you want! I can’t control your legs! There’s no need to report to me!” After speaking, Mike D’Antoni pointed at Tang.
Qian said, "Come on, take Howard's place."
"Okay, sir." Tang Qian nodded, and then decisively took off his long-sleeved training clothes.
After seeing this scene, Howard's resentment towards Tang Qian deepened, and even his hatred for Mike D'Antoni was transferred to the former.
You damn Oriental guy! You actually bribed the coach to suppress me! Do you think you can show off your power and have no scruples after entering the All-Star team? Let me tell you! You have the best of intentions! I will make you suffer!
I promise! I swear!
Howard sat down on the bench with great reluctance, his eyes reflecting No. 29, Resentful Fire Netherworld.
However, Mike D'Antoni's mind was set in this game. He had to punish Dwight Howard and let his team consciousness shine again in his mind. Because the former has discovered that now Howard is obsessed with low-post singles and is obsessed with collecting statistics.
, and even the outcome of the game can be ignored for the sake of good data. Why is this putting the cart before the horse? There is only one reason, that is, Howard's heart has left Los Angeles and left the Lakers.
He is ready to change teams and go to the free market to make a fortune.
In this case, why should he care about the Lakers' survival this season?
But the season is not over yet, and Mike D'Antoni doesn't want to worry about things that far away. He has only one request for "Warcraft" right now, and that is to play well and show some professional player spirit. You are not required to do your best, just for
The Lakers are bleeding and shedding tears. At least you have to obey your own tactical command and arrangements. If you are so blind, you have just brushed up the data. At worst, this summer, you will just slap your butt and leave, but what will I do? You can imagine then,
All the blame will fall on me as the head coach. Uninformed people may even subconsciously think that I can't even manage such a luxurious lineup, that my head coach's ability is worrying, and that I don't have the potential to become a championship coach.
I, Mike D'Antoni, will never bear the blame for such an unjust accusation!
So now D'Antoni has become more determined. Everything is based on the team's record. As for the relationship with the star players, that can be relegated to the second place. Because he is also a human being, he also has selfishness and desires, and he "takes the blame" like this.
, I don’t understand, how could he be willing?
Howard, since you are already alienated from the Lakers, there is no need for me to coddle you anymore. If you are just here to do this blindly, then you might as well get off the bench and sit on the bench! Labor and management don’t have that much patience and patience right now.
You're a B.B! If you don't want to play well and can't help me improve the team's record, then just sit here and wait for me! When you are willing to listen to me, I will let you play!
Let me tell you! I am definitely not joking with you this time!
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"Hot, you go and keep an eye on Brandon Bass~" Pau Gasol and Tang Qian said before going on the court. Tang Qian knew that the latter was "helping" him because the Spaniard saw that he was being beaten by the old man in front of him.
KG took it very badly, so he took the initiative to step in and make a rescue. Tang Qian was moved by Gasol's behavior, but he rejected it and said: "Paul, you are our main offensive force inside, don't be on the defensive end."
It consumes too much physical energy and energy, leave the defensive matters to me, and you can just prepare for the inside attack."
"But..." Gasol also knew that Tang Qian's words were correct, but he was afraid that Tang Qian would be "disrupted" by KG in this game, because he had tasted the trash-talking ability of the Celtics No. 5 before.
If he loses in the end, it may be difficult to recover for a while. As a star player, of course he has time to adjust his body and mind, and the management and fans will not be too harsh on him. But for ordinary bench players, the NBA is not so
Be patient. If you don't play well in a few games or even one game, you will be instantly "masked", and it is not impossible to even temporarily "abandon" it and "hide it" temporarily. Generally speaking,
The positive aspects of the NBA league are reserved for the stars, but the negative aspects? There is no doubt that all of them are digested and borne by the bench.
If you think it's unfair, then you can choose to leave the alliance, because this has been the "rules" of this alliance from ancient times to the present. If you want to get the "good" side, you must stand out, otherwise you will have a big reason.
Even if you feel deeply wronged, few people will truly care about you and sympathize with you.
Gasol and Tang Qian have been together for so long, and he feels that he is still a good person. Of course, the most important thing is that his position does not overlap or conflict with his own, so he does not want the latter to be abandoned and sunk. But he does not
Thinking that he was kind and helpful, but this Oriental was "unappreciative", this situation made him a little confused. After thinking for a while, Gasol asked: "It's easy for you to be criticized and criticized by the fans."
From the management..." But before he finished speaking, Tang Qian blurted out: "It doesn't matter."
No. 29 looked at the counter above his head and said: "I just want to win now."
"That's all."
"So Paul, I'll leave it to you to attack the inside. I will try my best to defend."
"You..." Gasol said.
"I just want to win, Paul, so let me guard KG." Tang Qian stopped Gasol, because guarding a former quasi-superstar and now All-Star player is originally an extremely physically demanding task. Yes.
, Garnett is getting older, and his strength is no longer what it was back then, but at some critical moments, he can display abilities far beyond those of ordinary All-Stars. So letting Gasol defend himself will only consume his energy.
His physical fitness prevents him from giving the Lakers the much-needed contribution on the offensive end.
So Tang Qian is really not acting out of emotion or enthusiasm. He just wants to make the best division of labor from the perspective of the team winning. Of course, some competitive thoughts still exist, but that is secondary, not the most important thing.
The reason. Maybe there are some "cool" protagonists who can often beat five against each other and easily turn around the situation by themselves, but that is not Tang Qian, so in reality, what he needs to consider is not how to be a hero, but how to be a hero.
How to help the team win.
After all, basketball is a team sport, and heroes are needed, but others cannot be ignored. Otherwise, even if you average a triple-double per game, you will have to accept failure and you will never be able to win a championship.
"Okay, if you can't support it anymore, let me do it." Gasol thought for a while and agreed, because Tang Qian's starting point was right. What the Lakers need most now is not his defensive ability.
, but his offensive ability and singles ability. If too much energy is spent on defense, the significance of Mike D'Antoni putting him back in the low post may be lost.
Besides, attacking in the low post was originally what the Spaniard longed for most. Now that he has this opportunity, he is not willing to let it go easily.
Nash of the Lakers used Tang Qian's high pick-and-roll to score a three-pointer near the top arc, which finally gave the Lakers a little breath of relief. Boston deliberately did not want to let the opponent take a breather, so they quickly took the ball.
Pushed to the frontcourt, and then passed the ball to the No. 5 inside with a lob.
Garnett turned his back to Tang Qian, held the ball and said: "Why are you still defending me? Could it be that the Lakers can't find a capable person? If it doesn't work, the Spaniard just now can do it!" Tang Qian bent down and bent down.
, concentrated his attention and whispered: "You don't need Paul, I can do it." "You?" Garnett grinned, showing bright white teeth and said: "You can't do it, Oriental, you are still too young~"
Tang Qian said no more, but just stared at No. 5 in front of him, ready to move or jump at any time.
"It's useless not to speak, kid, because the basketball court is where strength speaks." Garnett turned on one foot and faced Tang Qian face to face: "And you are destined to be eaten by me!"
Before he finished speaking, Garnett moved sideways at high speed. It is really hard to imagine that he is so tall, but has such agile sideways movement and first step. If he was at his peak, it would be unimaginable. No wonder that in James
Previously, the title of the league's all-around warrior belonged to KG Kevin Garnett.
This kind of lateral movement and footwork is absolutely unmatched among inside players, it is very sharp.
With a series of beautiful steps, Garnett took a one-handed shot and the basketball flew towards the Lakers' basket.
"KG took action. At this distance, he basically can't... Oh~ a block!!!" Bill McDonald's voice suddenly sounded at the Lakers' home court. Tang Qian's block was really too late.
In time. Nash of the Lakers picked up the ball on the floor and quickly pushed it toward the opposite half.
Garnett was stunned at first, but quickly reacted and ran towards his own half.
However, Nash took advantage of this ball before the opponent's inside position was settled, so he broke in alone, faked a fax shot, and hit the basketball into the net.
No one expected that after the timeout, Steve Nash took the lead, scoring 5 points in a row, helping the Lakers quickly narrow the score difference. Kobe nodded towards Nash, after all, this kind of "teammates step up" situation
, in Kobe's career, it is rare. Once it appears, it is the talk of "Kobe Black" after dinner, and can be written about for three days and three nights.
In fact, Kobe played more than 1,300 games in his career, so the proportion of this kind of situation is really not high, but because he is a popular superstar, it is easy for the problem to be magnified. The same is true for LeBron James. A little problem can be hacked.
As a dog, you are completely unable to take care of yourself.
"Boy, you did a good job just now. It seems I can take you a little more seriously." As soon as Garnett came over, he started talking trash again. Really, this No. 5 in the Celtics is definitely Tang Qian joining the NBA.
He is the player who likes to talk trash the most. Although others also said that, in terms of frequency and quantity, it is far from the same level as the former. Tang Qian looked at him and only replied: "I just covered it."
You are the only one."
A simple sentence made Garnett's trash talk bounce back, but who is KG? The veteran who has dominated the league for 21 years. In his own words, there is nothing in this league except the championship.
Things can make me emotional. Even in the 2012-2013 season, he has played for 18 years. This kind of experience and experience, even if it is placed in the history of the NBA, is at the top. So he also
Not annoyed, he just continued: "How can I not be blocked when playing basketball? As long as I can fuck you in the next game, that's fine~ isn't it~"
"Get ready, KG is coming to attack you!" Garnett received the pass and made three back-fake fake moves in a row, then turned around with a smooth stride, took off and shot backwards. It was said that it was three times.
He made a fake move, but in Tang Qian's eyes, he was almost the same. His delicacy and deception were the most terrifying among inside players. Furthermore, this guy was obviously 211cm tall, and was actually extremely tall.
Some NBA players claim that KG is definitely taller than this, at least 7 feet minimum, but one of his main offensive methods is the fadeaway jump shot.
This offensive method is considered to be the most powerful move in the NBA. The average 7-foot-long man cannot use it flexibly. Moreover, unlike Yao Ming's turnaround and fadeaway jumper, KG's turnaround and fadeaway jumper is faster and wider. If
At his peak, almost no one could block a one-on-one shot. Now that he has used this unique skill against Tang Qian, it means that he is really serious about this game.
Tang Qian followed up and took off quickly, but he did not guard against KG's ball. The basketball drew a graceful arc and then fell into the net. Swipe ~ Garnett succeeded in singles and helped the Celtics score 2 points.
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"How is it? Young man? You have to work harder~haha~" KG turned around and said after landing. This is his offensive and defensive habit. If he doesn't spray after scoring, he feels like something is missing. Tang Qian gritted his teeth.
, but did not answer the call.
Because he knows very well that his trash talk can't defeat the opponent. KG has never encountered any monsters in his 18-year NBA career. If he really can't defeat a second-year Oriental center, then the latter won't make people hate him so much. So.
Tang Qian can only choose to remain silent for the time being, waiting for the opportunity. However, if he wants to "spray" his opponent, there is a way, that is, to guard him and block him continuously. Only in this way can he use the power of carrying facts to render Garnett speechless.
.
This kind of frustrating moment has happened to KG in his career, but he didn't think it would happen tonight.
Garnett had carefully read the defensive information of No. 29 on the opposite side several times before the game, but no matter how good his physical fitness was, what use would it be? He would not choose to go straight and hit hard~ It was impossible for him to turn around and shoot a fadeaway jumper.
After single defense, as long as the Lakers adopt a help defense or supplementary defense strategy, Garnett will release the ball immediately, allowing teammates on the same team who are in the open position to take shots.
Not sticking to the ball and being able to deliver the ball promptly and decisively is also one of KG Garnett's player characteristics, so it is very troublesome for the opposing team to defend. It seems that apart from praying that he has a bad touch, there is no better defense.
There's a solution.
The Lakers missed a shot and the Greens continued to attack. Pierce originally wanted to beat Ci Shiping, but Ci Shiping's tank figure prevented him from having a good offensive opportunity. His explosive power in the first step was no longer what it was in the past.
Breakthrough offense from beyond the arc has been a common practice for Pierce. At least in the regular season, he will not risk his life to kill the inside like this. He was born in 1977 and is only one year younger than Garnett. This year
He is also over 35 years old. Besides, when he was young, Pierce was not known for his physical fitness at the No. 3 position, so as he got older, his breakthrough skills gradually declined, and gradually turned into a "slow-motion" attack by force.
"Layup.
So after the ball spun around, it returned to KG's hands. KG turned around and shot a fadeaway jumper, brush~, and continued to hit.
"Hey, young man, come on! You can't guard me with your defensive attitude~" Garnett mocked after scoring. Although Tang Qian knew that the opponent was deliberately teasing him, he still couldn't help it.
His face darkened. At this time, the Lakers were in crisis again. If they couldn't guard the Celtics' No. 4, they would probably continue to suffer defeat in tonight's game.
Kobe made a sudden stop for a jump shot, but he didn't hit the basket, and the basket collapsed.
"Grab rebounds~"
Members of both teams shouted loudly at the same time.
Tang Qian's current rebounding ability is already better than that of Garnett in the regular season, but it is not as much as the data shows. Why? Don't look at Garnett's rebounds per game this season, which is only 7.8.
, but this is data for less than 30 minutes of playing time. In fact, once he enters the playoffs, his playing time will surge, and his average rebounds per game will suddenly rise to close to 14+. Until the playoffs, 14+
What is the concept of rebounding? The famous Dennis Rodman has only exceeded this limit in one season in the playoffs. KG's rebounds per game in the playoffs this season is enough to rank in the latter's season even if the "big bug" comes personally.
He ranks third in his postseason career. Moreover, "Big Worm's" highest rebound average in the playoffs is only 16+, which is not as good as Garnett's which is close to 19+. As for whether it is fair or not? Both of them have averaged 16 points per game this year.
It’s 3 games and a round trip, so there’s no saying that no one takes advantage because they play fewer games.
What does this mean? This shows that KG's rebounding ability in the playoffs is not inferior to that of "Big Worm", but he is a bit "pretending to be dead" in the regular season. So Tang Qian wants to defeat Garnett and grab this frontcourt
Rebounding is very difficult and is not as simple as the data shows.
In addition, offensive rebounds are much more difficult to grab than backcourt rebounds. Tang Qian also tried his best to get in front of Garnett, which was a better rebound.
Position. Logically speaking, Tang Qian had a high chance of getting the ball, but the next second, the situation suddenly changed.
"Oh~ It's a pity~ The rebound was taken by Garnett~ The Boston people organized the offense~" Needless to say, MacDonald's commentary voice has already told the final outcome. Even though Tang Qian grabbed a better rebounding position, he failed
Still lost to an "old man" who was almost 37 years old. This answer was indeed beyond everyone's expectations.
"Little guy~ You are too young~ You are too young~ You should pay more attention next time~" Garnett's voice continued to appear, which made Tang Qian's face look even more ugly. What happened to the ball just now? Why?
Didn't catch the duck that was about to be reached? No one in the audience knew it better than the latter. Just when he was about to take off to grab the board, the former... used an extremely hidden but extremely effective little move on himself.
The knee of his left leg suddenly hit his popliteal fossa. This time, his left leg lost its instant burst of strength. Then he tried to forcefully take off, but he missed the best opportunity, and the rebound was missed.
KG grabbed him and took him away.
Garnett once again turned away and scored. Tang Qian felt that no matter how hard he blocked the ball, he couldn't seem to block the basketball that was just around the corner.
Is your shot-blocking ability still a little behind? Damn it!
Tang Qian cursed in his heart. He was caught three times in a row with the same technical move. Even Tang Qian felt a little annoyed and lost his dignity. Just when Gasol was about to exchange defenders with the former
, No. 24 suddenly came over and said: "Tang, you are too obsessed with blocking shots. You can't defend KG like this."
After saying that, he turned around and ran towards the front court, leaving behind only Zijin No. 29 whose facial expression changed from confusion to realization.
PS: Can Tang Qianqian be able to defend KG in his final peak season? Please wait and see~
Completing the "torch passing" with the older generation of inside players is also one of the charms of the NBA, isn't it?
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