My Name is Kobe Bryant - chapter 875

In May 2003, the NBA playoffs entered the second round.

Judging from the situation in the first round, the best performing teams are the Kings, 76ers, Heat, and Pacers. They all easily took away their opponents and hardly encountered much resistance.

The best player is Shaq O’Neal.

At a time when Kobe’s data declined due to physical fitness and Yao Ming’s outstanding performance. Shark O’Neal killed the young Spanish hope Pau Gasol in the first round.

Perhaps in that era in the future, Gasol has no problem with his physical fitness as a center. But now his strength is at most the average level of the league’s power forwards, and fighting O’Neal is like hitting a rock with a pebble.

“It’s the Lakers again! Guys, you know what this means.” Popovich’s solemn expression made every Spurs player serious.

Lakers VS Spurs.

It’s staged again!

This duel is played out in the playoffs almost every year.

From start to finish, the Lakers have been victorious.

This season, the mad scientist risked being fired and bought Lagabeel and Michael Finley to San Antonio. Why?

To help Popovich beat the Lakers!

Without that deal, the current Spurs might not even be able to enter the top four in the West. They have all been eliminated in the first round.

But because of the teacher’s **** assists, Popovich finally has a team that is the best in the league!

This team, in the off-duty schedule, has always been the best team in the league.

He won the Kings, the Celtics, the Heat, and the Timberwolves in the series.

Champion like!

This is the most championship-like year for the Spurs in recent years.

The current general is old, and Popovich is not sure how many years his disciple can play.

Before he retired, he would only be successful if he won a championship.

Defeat the old enemy Lakers! Win the championship!

This is the greatest expectation of everyone in the Spurs this season.

“Coach, we are ready.” The admiral gave Popovich a military salute.

“Yes, it’s time for an understanding.” Stockton took a deep breath. He came to the Spurs for this day.

Duncan said nothing, but his teammates saw him clenched his fists.

This time, all grievances will be ended!

…

“Kobe’s state is worrying.” D’Antoni frowned and was discussing with Harris.

“Kobe will adjust his condition by himself, don’t worry.” Harris said relax, he has seen this scene many times. Kobe never loses the chain when he needs him.

In this round of the series, Kobe probably has almost taken a break from his physical fitness.

Harris even felt that Kobe was hiding, just to surprise the Spurs.

Kobe has done this kind of thing many times.

Especially for the yin old rival Popovich, it is not surprising that Kobe is clumsy.

“So who will defend Tim Duncan?” D’Antoni asked a very sharp question.

In the last series, the Lakers won, but Wu Sheng Stephen Jackson was run over by a German chariot, just as easily as Germany run over France in World War II.

This round allows him to continue to defensively better than Nowitzki, and for the overall Duncan, the situation may be even more ugly.

In the regular season Stephen Jackson faced Duncan, his defense is non-existent. What will it be like in the face of the Stone Buddha, who has shown great power in the playoffs and suppressed the Wolf King?

In the regular season and the Spurs four games, Duncan averaged 33.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 2.7 blocks per game, and shot 61.5%.

If Duncan’s performance in the playoffs, the Lakers can accept it.

But obviously not.

In the playoffs, Duncan averaged 31.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 3.6 blocks, 1.1 steals and 2.1 turnovers per game against Wolves.

This performance against Stephen Jackson, I am afraid that he will average 40+15 per game!

Duncan’s epoch-making super giant, like Kobe, just like O’Neal, will improve their performance in the playoffs by a level.

“Let Yao try it, don’t make too much hope.”

“Well, it is not a good idea to have Stephen defending David Robinson, but the general is old after all, and he can only score 20 points at most. It won’t hurt us.”

“Yes, let’s take a look at it first. Don’t put all hopes on defense, we must try our best to create offensive opportunities for Kobe and Yao.”

“If Yao’s performance can still maintain the level of the previous round, why can’t he win the Spurs?”

….

Staples, May 3, 2003.

“Yao, Tim gave it to you.” Stephen Jackson patted Yao Ming on the shoulder.

“I will try my best.”

Yao Ming clenched his fists.

This task is arduous, but he is the only one who can top the Lakers.

Although Yao Ming is completely unsure of being able to guard Duncan, he will do all he can to help this team!

“Old Fox, this round of the series, see what you can do.” Popovich shook hands with Harris with a smile.

“Greg, you are old.” Harris noticed that Popovich’s hair was gradually thinning, and it was beginning to turn gray.

Popovich’s expression changed.

indeed.

He has broken his heart for the Spurs these past few seasons.

At the age of 54, he is no longer the energetic young man.

“Dell, don’t talk about me.” Popovich said ironically.

Harris is 66 years old this year. He is the oldest coach in the US NBA.

“Yeah, I’m old. I am about to retire.” Harris looked calm.

At the end of this season, regardless of the Lakers’ final results, he plans to leave the Lakers.

He has no way to work like a championship coach at the Lakers.

Time does not leave anyone.

Now most of the work is handed over to D’Antoni.

Since there is no way to help the Lakers, even if West and Kobe have repeatedly stayed, he has made plans to leave.

He does not intend to leave basketball.

Instead, I hope to change to a less competitive environment and continue to fight for the basketball career.

Popovich was taken aback when he heard the decision.

“retirement?”

The old opponent who has been entangled in grievances over the past few years, is it really going to leave this time?

Then understand everything in this series.

…

“Tim! It’s the Chinese guy who guards you!” Stockton’s eyes lit up.

The admiral won the jump ball and Stockton advanced with the ball.

The moment he saw the Lakers’ defensive layout, Stockton’s eyes lit up.

“Understood.” Duncan and Stockton have been cooperating for a season. For these top players, one season can make their tacit understanding reach its peak.

Pull it out, pick and roll.

Stockton + Duncan VS Kobe + Yao Ming.

If Stephen Jackson is defending Duncan, Stockton will not choose a pick and roll, but will let Duncan play directly.

But now, Stockton wants to take a sneak peek at the big tall man of the Lakers.

Everyone knows that the big man has a high center of gravity and slow lateral movement.

Duncan and Stockton’s pick-and-rolls went smoothly.

Kobe quickly grabbed Stockton in front of him to avoid his three-pointers.

Duncan, on the other hand, received the ball in a very comfortable position.

With a flicker, Yao Ming’s center of gravity was opened, and the face frame was directly pressed in.

“boom!”

Three steps into the basket, the flying devil smashes with one hand!

Staples was full of exclamation in an instant.

This ball is so beautiful!

decisive!

Smooth!

Duncan’s moves are simply a textbook for inside offense.

“That kid is like a stake in front of Duncan!” Barkley mocked.

“The Lakers let Yao defend Tim, not necessarily a good choice.” David Thompson is also a little worried.

Yao Ming was stunned.

So strong…

When Stephen Jackson defended Duncan, Yao Ming hadn’t realized it yet.

He didn’t realize Duncan’s strength until he defended himself.

Duncan’s action is his ordinary inside standard technical package.

Unpretentious.

But he used the feeling of moving clouds and flowing water, which made Yao Ming involuntarily follow Duncan’s rhythm.

“This is the number one power forward in the league?”

Yao Ming gritted his teeth.

“Don’t mind, Yao. He is Duncan, Tim Duncan.” Stephen Jackson shook his head. It seemed that Yao Ming wanted to prevent Duncan from being impossible.

“Just let him hit the mid-range, don’t let him go inside.” Xiaoyu suggested, don’t let the shot suddenly, depending on Yao Ming’s height, it may be somewhat effective.

Yao Ming nodded.

He needs to recognize the gap between himself and Duncan.

If you want to block Duncan completely, Yao Ming’s current strength cannot do it.

He can only withstand the inside line as much as possible.

…

“Sure enough, as I expected, the Lakers’ defense has absolutely no way to limit us.”

“And there is a problem with Kobe’s state. His offense was only 10 times in the first half! For Kobe, this is simply too little.”

“A 17-point lead at half time! Why lose with such an advantage!”

Popovich was excited.

The Lakers and Spurs game ended at halftime.

Spurs 59:42 Lakers.

This is one step away from the crash!

Duncan scored 17 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 blocks and 2 steals at halftime!

overlord!

Duncan is the overlord of this game!

Under Yao Ming’s defense, Duncan made a pick-and-roll with Stockton in the middle distance.

Using his footsteps and CIC, Duncan cannibalize Yao Ming’s defense step by step.

Although the domineering dunk at the beginning of the game did not appear again, today’s Duncan is too stable in the middle distance!

It’s the middle distance, throw you to death!

Once Yao Ming couldn’t help it and stepped forward to defend, Duncan took another leap and went to the basket to force a score.

There is no way!

Yao Ming’s defense has nothing to do with Duncan.

On the offensive end, Yao Ming’s heart is also a little confused.

The general’s defense is not easy to match. Yao Ming has problems with his mentality. He misses consecutive shots and makes passing mistakes.

The Lakers’ offensive and defensive system almost collapsed.

Duncan was killed by himself.

“So strong.”

During the intermission, the Lakers’ locker room was a bit silent.

They had also seen Duncan’s strength.

For such an incomprehensible Duncan, the OK dynasty has crushed him for 5 years.

Is it true that the Spurs really can’t hold back this year?

“Sorry, it’s all my problem.” Yao Ming blushed, explaining something to his teammates.

Yao Ming blames himself very much. If he hadn’t performed so badly on both ends of the game, the Lakers would not have fallen behind so many points at halftime.

“BULLSHIT!” Stephen Jackson scolded directly, he couldn’t understand the way the Easterners took responsibility on themselves.

“Bullshit! Don’t blame yourself, this is the team’s arrangement.” Xiaoyu comforted.

“Hey! Kid listen! When I first played in the playoffs, my performance was ten times worse than you.” Ewing stepped forward to take Yao Ming.

“Did you see Duncan? He was skeptical of being played by Kobe in the first playoffs. Then he became the league’s No. 1 power forward.”

“Failure. Growth. Transformation. This is something that every player has to go through.”

“Remember the failure Duncan brought you today. Next season, it will be refunded a hundredfold.”

“Patrick is right.” Kobe smiled suddenly.

This Laker, this warm Laker, is the team atmosphere he wants.

family.

Whether it is a player from the OK Dynasty era, or a new addition this season.

The players understand each other, help each other, and support each other.

Such a team can grow into the strongest team in history.

“I understand, but we haven’t lost yet!” Yao Ming raised his head.

17 points?

Not the end.

…

“In the third quarter, the Lakers sounded the horn of counterattack!!!”

“Kobe and Yao Ming! The two started to play infinite pick-and-rolls!”

“Yao Ming faced Duncan and Admiral and made three-pointers!”

“Too precise! Yao Ming’s three-pointer is ashamed of league guards! Michael, you should look at Yao Ming’s three-pointer! If you can shoot like this ~www.mtlnovel.com~ you won’t have only five championships!”

When Yao Ming made the first three-pointer, he knew what to do next.

Putting all your energy into entanglement with Duncan’s defensive end is useless.

Then on the offensive end, make up for Duncan’s score!

Do you vote in China Investment?

Then I will throw three points!

Three points are one point more than two points!

“It’s adjusted quickly.” Popovich’s eyes flickered on the sidelines.

Yao Ming, a rookie, clearly used himself as Duncan’s background board in the first half. Why did he adjust his mentality so quickly in the second half?

He is obviously just a rookie!

A normal rookie, isn’t it a jump to the end in the playoffs?

Popovich is ready to use Yao Ming as a breakthrough in this series.

As a result, he became the savior of the Lakers?

Duncan and the general’s ability to defend three-pointers is indeed too weak.

But it is also incredible that a rookie can seize such a defensive loophole!

“Kobe has played hard! Yao Ming attracted Duncan’s defense! Kobe killed in!”

“Since the hand feels bad, then hit the basket!”

“Toss!”

“Europe step!”

“Riding and archery!”

“The Lakers are chasing points crazy!!! Kobe and Yao Ming’s cooperation in the third quarter dominated the game!!!”

Kobe is continuously in the range, using small skills to score!

Kobe, Yao Ming, one inside and one outside!

One sudden, one vote!

They played a different kind of basketball from the previous OK era!

And this kind of basketball, people seem to see the shadow of a new dynasty team!