Chapter 782 The son of the wind is back and the new and old F4 is here~ hehe~
During this time, Steve Nash was doing his final rehabilitation training. Although his personal trainer and agent did not agree with his forced comeback at the end of the season, it is difficult to decide what decision he actually made.
What has been changed. Especially as a two-time MVP winner, Nash's state of mind is not comparable to that of ordinary players.
If he wants to do something, unless he is directly injured and ends the season, he will do it to the end.
Without this kind of mental will, how could you, as a white point guard who is not in particularly good physical condition, win the regular season MVP in one fell swoop? You have to know that during that time, it was still an era of "stars shining" in the league. Nash could do it
To this extent, there is actually no need to question his personal will.
Moreover, if the Spurs hadn't been a little "shady" back then, the Suns would have had a fierce fight with the Spurs. Maybe the outcome still couldn't be changed, but they would have been more convinced than they are now.
But this is basketball, win or lose, in an instant, in a single thought, you lose, and you can only complain and regret.
But as a former quasi-superstar, Nash's biggest regret is the FMVP. As his ability declines and his age increases, he begins to be like Marlon Payton back then. He only wants a ring. It doesn't matter whether he has the FMVP or not. Otherwise, he just wants a ring.
, it would be too depressing to have Wujie end his career.
It will be difficult to give up for the rest of my life.
I will regret it for the rest of my life.
Therefore, Nash risked his disapproval and came to Los Angeles from Phoenix to form the seemingly prosperous "New F4".
But everyone knows the ending. This is a beautiful mistake. It seems that as long as the Lakers form F4, nothing good will happen. The "old F4" collapsed a year later, the sharks traveled east, and the Lakers went from being a championship-level team to
, start rebuilding directly. What about the "New F4"? Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles tendon, lost Bynum but only got Howard's "use rights" for one year, most of the team's players were traded, Nash was injured, and...
Sol couldn't find his position and was in a downturn, and then the original space and time also began to enter a reconstruction period.
Last year's failure and Kobe's serious injury made Nash give up the idea of pursuing the Larry O'Brien Cup again, so he only played a symbolic 15 games in the 13-14 season, and then the contract was not fulfilled.
He hastily withdrew from the NBA stage. Firstly, his health was not good, and secondly, his heart was dead.
The latter factors account for more weight than the former.
Otherwise, Nash would still be able to play no matter what.
But, what's the point of playing anymore? It's just a waste of time. He has played in the NBA for 18 years, which is much longer than many people, so it's almost enough.
But now, because of Tang Qian's intervention, everything has turned for the better.
The Lakers, who were originally looked down upon by the outside world, actually made a comeback despite being defeated! So far, they have achieved an impressive record of 53 wins and 13 losses! And so far, with 19 consecutive victories, they are the only team in the league.
The Miami Heat are just like them, neck and neck! Stimulated by this energy, Nash suddenly rekindled the flame in his heart. In almost a short time, he made up his mind to make a comeback!
Moreover, it stimulates the body's remaining energy to fight with all its strength!
This means that no matter what the final result of this season is, labor and management will not fight in the future!!!
This is my last desperate season!
It means using old bones to fight for the last time!
This record seems to be more like last season's record, but it doesn't matter, as long as it is competitive. Otherwise, what can it do with last season's luxurious "F4"? Isn't it going to end in the same dismal way?
For this final season, a last ditch effort, Nash made a lot of detailed personal analysis of the Lakers during his rehabilitation.
So several basic conclusions were drawn:
First, it is a miracle to be able to achieve this result.
No matter how you look at this lineup before, it is a weak lineup. Kobe Bryant has a torn Achilles tendon and Gasol will not be able to return to the team until more than half the season. Most of the players are on basic salary or one-year short contracts. This kind of card
Even if Nash were given the choice, he probably wouldn't be optimistic about it. Therefore, everything was unexpected.
Two, amazing individual performances from No. 24 and No. 29.
If anyone could have imagined before the season that the 35- to 36-year-old Kobe Bryant, who returned from a serious injury, could truly fully recover, they must be "brainless fans." Because this kind of injury is almost fatal to athletes, no matter what kind of athletes they are. Network
Those who talk about returning to their peak and returning as kings are just some self-comforting fantasy slogans. Nash has a pessimistic attitude. He thinks that if Kobe can maintain 70% of the state before the injury, that is good. A more realistic situation is that
The decline is even greater. After all, he was a few years older than Dominique Wilkins when he was injured, which means that his recovery ability will be even more compromised. In the face of serious injuries, it doesn’t matter whether you are Kobe or Jordan. This is
Physiological rules and medical rules, how can mortals violate them? The ace player tore his Achilles tendon, the Lakers management did not keep "Warcraft" as promised, and the team's depth was completely wiped out because of the luxury lineup last year. This kind of ball
As a team, let alone winning the championship, it is probably a miracle that we can even enter the playoffs.
But after the season started, the performance of No. 24 made Nash almost choke on his drink! Nash was a player in the same class as Kobe, so he had seen the growth and peak of the Black Mamba with his own eyes. But this season...
It is obviously a little more peak than the peak he has ever seen, no, much more!!! Currently averaging 40+ points per game!!! This is simply crazy!!! If the Lakers didn't have Kobe Bryant scoring points like this,
You won’t be able to get half of the wins you have now!
Secondly, the improvement of No. 29 also surprised Nash. Although No. 29 was the block leader and rebound leader last season, the data was not exaggerated and could only be said to be excellent. Nash's original positioning for him was with or without the ball.
Mutombo has great offensive ability, but now it seems that this is completely "insulting" to the former.
Let’s not talk about the scoring ability. Just averaging 21+ rebounds and 7+ blocks in this game is crazy enough!!!
These are average data that no one has been able to achieve since the 1970s!!!
To say that his upper limit is Mutombo??? is obviously a huge underestimate!!! A blue-collar superstar, no, he may be able to challenge the status of a blue-collar super giant in the future!!! As long as he can lead the team to win an MVP and
FMVP is enough. Even if he can't do it, he probably can't escape the title of the strongest blue-collar superstar. This change has greatly strengthened the Lakers' interior defense. What is peak Howard? What is peak Warcraft? It's all the same as this
Compared to the 29th of the season, it’s a whole lot worse!!!
The crazy performance of these two people alone made the Lakers suddenly jump out of the ranks of "fighting five-scum teams." If the team hadn't concentrated on retaining Howard from the beginning, if the team had actively strengthened it from the beginning, and hadn't been beaten by that damn team
The "World of Warcraft" delayed the best trading opportunity. These two people have enough overall potential to build a strong team.
Third, the Lakers' record seems to be brilliant, but there are also many problems.
This is connected to the second point. It is precisely because of the super strong personal performance of Kobe and Tang Qian that the Lakers can achieve the current record. However, the price is a huge overdraft for the two of them. At present, if the two
If any one of them falls down, the Lakers' season will end early, regardless of the final record or whether they will enter the playoffs. Gasol's return has slightly offset the pressure on the two players, but
Still not enough.
Because the rest of the Lakers are too weak.
Everything is as Gasol said before, the Lakers' team lineup this season is not built to compete for the championship. It is a "temporary army" and "mercenary army", completely to put together what is necessary.
A team that is temporarily put together due to the number of players in the game. This kind of team will have no tacit understanding, no chemical reaction, no sacrifice and no mutual recognition. Compare the San Antonio Spurs and you will know that it is completely different day by day, cloud and mud.
Don't.
Moreover, D'Antoni is almost a decoration in this team and has not played any role at all.
What is the best and most direct way to solve this problem?
The obvious answer is to have a master point guard as the number one position. He can not only use his personal ability to forcefully connect and organize the team, but also let D'Antoni's tactical system and tactical ability be used. Kill two birds with one stone.
Furthermore, Nash himself is a big heart and a sharpshooter. With him, the Lakers can have one more option at critical moments, disrupting the opponent team's targeting arrangements.
So considering the above three points, Nash decided to make a forced comeback!
It's for the ring, it's for myself, and it's because the Los Angeles Lakers need such a person now.
And he is the key, the best choice.
But his trainer and agent both gave him final advice:
Your physical function is not very good at the moment, and you have not fully recovered 100%. If you are injured again, it is estimated based on your age...
But Nash’s answer was simple:
Just hold on when you’re tired, treat minor injuries, and even major injuries will cause you to collapse on the field. I have a hunch that this season is my last chance. So, no matter what, whether I’m 100% recovered or not, I’m going to come back.
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There are no arrogant words, but the words between the lines are full of an old man's struggle for his final career.
Just when everyone thought that the Lakers would be defeated by the Spurs on March 19 and stop their 19-game winning streak, on March 15, Steve Nash issued an official statement that he would play against the Spurs on March 19.
, comeback in the season.
All of a sudden, all the Lakers fans were aroused because the Lakers' performance this season has exceeded their psychological expectations. Now Nash has announced his comeback. This...
T.N.T reporter Kate Marin first wrote on her personal Twitter and Facebook:
The Son of the Wind is back, and the Lakers’ new four kings are setting sail!
It’s called F4 in China and the Four Kings in the United States. Suddenly, Kate Marin’s idea was liked and reposted by countless people, and it didn’t take long for everyone in the basketball world to know it. T.N.T TV’s “T.N.T Team”
"The program opened a special topic: Who is stronger between the "Four Heavenly Kings" in the 12-13 season and the "Four Heavenly Kings" in the 13-14 season?
The talkability of this topic suddenly surpassed that of ESPN's "Four Kings VS GDP Combination", and it was a comprehensive level. At that time, multiple basketball forums and basketball sections initiated voting and discussions, including those on the other side of the ocean.
, have all joined the hot discussion on this topic.
"This is such a cool topic! I feel like it will cause a bloody storm on the Internet!"
"Hey~ buddy, don't feel it, it's already started! I support the four kings of the 13-14 season!"
"Nash + Kobe + Gasol + Howard? That's so strong! I almost woke up laughing last year! So I choose the four kings in the 13-14 season!"
"Don't go to such trouble, just compare the data directly. This is the easiest way. Kobe in the 13-14 season is obviously better than Kobe in the 12-13 season. Gasol is temporarily flat or slightly down. Nash is unknown. Just look at the East
How should Fang and Howard be compared?"
"I think Howard was stronger than last season. After all, he is an integrated offensive and defensive player. He is still not that good in this aspect."
"Are you kidding me? Although his scoring ability is not very good, Howard was not very good with the Lakers last season. Do you think that the average point difference of 5 to 6 points can offset almost 8 points per game?
~9 rebounds per game and 4~5 blocks per game? Isn’t that a bit too random?”
"I also think Howard is better than last season. At least for the Lakers, he is more important and irreplaceable! Look at the analysis article from some time ago. The Lakers have No. 29 on the court and without No. 29 on the court.
, the difference in points allowed per game is huge. I've never seen this from Howard before. It's the same at the top."
"Fart! Howard is the number one center in the league! What does being hot mean???"
"Okay, I know you're a Warcraft fan, but it's not Orlando anymore, right? He's not the boss in Houston anymore."
Domestically, the trend is obvious and one-sided, with the voting options for the 13-14 season crushing the 12-13 season.
Because of this incident, the T.N.T TV station's company stock appreciated a lot, and naturally the higher-ups favored the sponsor, Kate Marin.
At the same time, ESPN regretted why it had not signed this young man before.
But it's not too late to poach people now, isn't it? After all, we at ESPN have a lot of money.
In the past few days, apart from regular team training, Tang Qian spent time with Moses Malone. He had no rest or free time at all. However, the progress here is not very fast. After all, this is not a direct "transfer of skills"
, it still requires a lot of time and effort to polish it. Moreover, he broke through the scoring crystal brick not long ago, and now if he wants to improve, it will not be possible for a while.
But you still have to practice. Quantitative changes before qualitative changes are equally important and cannot be ignored.
It's a rare five days without a game. It would be a waste not to use it. Tang Qian didn't have any other hobbies. The only thing he wanted to do was play and practice. But a few days later, he still got a phone call.
Pulled him out alive.
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