The Legend of the Hungry Wolf in Basketball

Chapter 50 [The Way to Save Yao Ming]

Yao Ming is not only a star on the NBA court, he has made outstanding contributions to the promotion and popularization of basketball in the world.In addition, he is also keen on charity work.Facing such a good person, if Ye Feng didn't do something to help him avoid getting hurt, he would feel very sorry.

He recalled Yao Ming's injuries in his previous life, and said seriously: "Brother Ming, Divac reminds me of self-protection on the field every day. I pay attention to it, and there is no precedent for injuries. It's your injury. It’s much more serious than mine. I’ll just say my own opinion, so don’t be angry. Maybe these suggestions will affect people’s evaluation of you, but it’s good for you, so you might as well think about it.”

Yao Ming smiled and said, "You can tell."

Ye Feng said sternly: "I suggest you reduce your playing time. This season you have played more than 35 minutes in almost every game. Your physical exertion is already greater than other players. If you are bored in the fourth quarter, you have to stay on the court and fight hard. It is very easy to get injured when you are tired. And you have too many injuries, and you have been on the operating table many times. If you get injured once or twice, it is likely to threaten your career. The core tactic of the Rockets is to pass the ball to the low post. Let you post back to the opponent for a turnaround jumper, or attract a double-team pass. In this way, you have to constantly fight against the opponent's muscular player. I think this tactic of Adelman is risking your injury. Risk seeks performance."

Yao Ming smiled wryly and said, "That's true, but should I be lazy on the court? That's absolutely impossible."

Yao Ming is eager to win, otherwise he wouldn't throw a towel and yell at his teammates after losing.The team is not playing well, and the good guys sometimes get mad.

But if the playing time is not reduced, Yao Ming will definitely be injured.Ye Feng remembered that he would suffer a "stress fracture" in his left ankle in the second half of this season.This is a type of incomplete fracture that is caused by "abnormal or repetitive stress" and is distinct from other fractures caused by external shocks.When an object is deformed due to external factors such as force, humidity changes, etc., an internal force interacting with each part of the object is generated to resist the effect of this external factor. The internal force on a certain unit area is called stress.When the muscles are overused and fatigued, they cannot absorb the vibrations generated by repeated collisions in time, and the stress is transmitted to the bones, causing bone cracks or fractures. This is a stress fracture.Simply put, this kind of injury is caused by exhaustion!
Yao Ming is the most tired player on the Rockets this season.He averaged 37 minutes per game, started every game, and had the most cumulative playing time on the team.Currently, he averages 23.4 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists per game. The Rockets have an excellent record and rank fourth in the Western Conference. But while winning one opponent after another, Yao Ming’s bones are being overloaded bit by bit engulfed by stress.Every time an ordinary person walks a mile, his legs will bear 2 tons of force. Yao Ming, whose weight and exercise intensity are much larger than ordinary people, has reached 110 tons. This in itself makes him more prone to injuries than others.

Ye Feng thought of an example and said, "It's not that I'm being lazy, it's just that the playing time should be reduced, and the playing style should also be changed a little bit. Let me give you an example, let's say the Cavaliers' big Z (Ilgauskas). When he first entered the league, he suffered a serious injury and broke his leg. He took a break for two seasons. After his comeback, he rarely played more than 35 minutes. He averaged about 30 minutes per game in one season, and his offense changed from low post to high low post. Combination. Until this season, he still scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. From 2002 to now, he has played almost full-time. You are very similar to him, taller and stronger than him, so you have to consider these issues more. When you first entered the league, you were still shooting high jumpers, but now you are basically playing in the low post. You don’t have to fight the opponent for the jump shot after the high pick-and-roll, and you have a huge height advantage after being misplaced. Why not use it? I think the low post allows Scola Just play, he can get the best players in Europe, and he is definitely not weak. In short, limiting playing time is the best way to maintain it.”

Yao Ming was stunned for a while, then sighed, "Why don't you look like a player but like an assistant coach? You're only 19 years old and you think so much?"

Ye Feng smiled and said: "It's not that I think about it, but Divac nagging me that my ears are almost callused. He claims to be the smartest among the inside players, and he is very good at maintenance. I just tell you what he said in another way. I am young enough to fight now, and I will gradually change my style of play in the future. But you... think about your fragile left ankle."

Mentioning the left ankle, Yao Ming froze for a moment, and began to think seriously about Ye Feng's suggestion.His left ankle was broken in 1997, and he was injured again in 1999. In 2005, he underwent surgery to remove a bone spur on his left ankle in San Francisco. If he was injured again, it would be the fourth time.Being in a high position can indeed reduce the chance of collisions and accidents, as well as exerting force on the ankles and knees.Ye Feng's suggestion will reduce his performance, but it will definitely help prolong his career.

Yao Ming sighed, frowned and said, "But if I really play like you said, I'll be an ordinary player, so how can the Rockets compete for the championship?"

Ye Li interjected: "As long as you can make shots in the high post, it is still difficult for opponents to defend you. When you are retreating, you should be faster and save a lot of running. At most, it is difficult to grab offensive rebounds. Big Z is not in the Cavaliers. Did you play well?"

"What sister-in-law said is what I mean." Ye Feng smiled and gave a thumbs up.

As long as the big Z finishes pick-and-roll for James, he usually stays in the high position and waits for the return pass. At 221 cm, he can shoot against the opponent in the high position, and it is difficult to be blocked.If Yao Ming increases the high-post offense and gives up the low post to Scola, the Rockets may not become weaker, but Scola will move up early.After Yao Ming was reimbursed for the season, Hayes, who was 198CM, played as the starting center for a season. The Rockets almost made it to the playoffs. Their inside line is actually not weak.If it weren't for McGrady's year-to-year decline, the Rockets are very hopeful to win the championship.

Ye Feng also knew that the Pistons would trade McGrady with Billups and Prince after the end of the season. Alexander felt that he was losing money and vetoed the deal. As a result, McGrady was reimbursed for the season and dragged down the team.If this deal is reached, the Rockets will not only get rid of the burden of the future, but also strengthen the guard and striker. In the 2009 playoffs, they will not start with the brainless Brooks, and they may not lose to the Lakers in 7 games. .

Ye Feng thought about it and decided not to talk about these things.It is okay to help Yao Ming avoid injuries, but to help Yao Ming win the championship, unless they are teammates.Even if you talk about Yao Ming, he may not force the uniform team to trade McGrady, he is not that kind of person.

The three chatted while eating, and the women were more gossipy. Ye Li asked, "Ye Feng, I'm curious about your relationship with the Clippers owner's daughter, can you tell me about it? Many people say that you will go to the Clippers after this season." Woolen cloth."

Ye Feng knew that Yao Ming and his wife were not big talkers, so he simply expressed some of his thoughts.When he heard his analysis that the Lakers might trade him and he was still calm, Yao Ming asked: "You think about these things so clearly? Also, do you really think the Lakers can make it to the Finals this season?"

Ye Feng said with a smile: "If I was traded for a power forward who is good at supporting the inside, such as Gasol of the Grizzlies, the Lakers are likely to enter the finals, but I am more optimistic about the Celtics beating the Lakers 4-2 to win the championship. The championship, Pierce won the MVP. Because no one in the Lakers can limit Pierce except me. In any case, I will definitely join the Clippers within two years. I have a close relationship with the Sterling family. Going there, I may become The core of the team. Brother Ming, if the Rockets offer you a contract extension of [-] million yuan, and you want to be a loyal player, you can sign it unceremoniously. But if you want championships more than money, you can consider it in the future Join the Clippers and join forces with me."

"You kid started poaching corners before you went to the Clippers." Yao Ming laughed.His contract expires in 2011 and he has a player option in 2010.A healthy Yao Ming must be a top 5 center in the league, and many teams will be interested in him.

Whether the two can work together depends on Yao Ming's condition. If Yao Ming doesn't listen to the advice and continues to play low post for more than 35 minutes, it would be too risky to sign a big contract with him. Ye Feng will not include himself in order to save Yao Ming.

After chatting for a while, Ye Feng asked: "Brother Ming, as a senior, do you have any advice for me?"

Yao Ming shook his head and said with a smile: "I would like to give you some advice, but you are different from Yi Jianlian and Sun Yue. It seems that you have nothing to say. They just entered the NBA and must learn the western way of dealing with people and communicate with others. Integrate into the team as soon as possible. But you grew up in the United States, and you are more open than me. The physical confrontation is very fierce here, and the defense is fierce. They have to exercise their bodies and increase their muscles to adapt slowly. I think within three seasons at the most, you can become a star."

"I'll be very embarrassed if you praise me so much." Ye Feng said with a chuckle, his expression was very sullen, and he couldn't see any embarrassment.

Yao Ming sighed lightly and said with a smile: "My only advice is that you don't foul people maliciously. It's good to be able to 'get along' with your teammates off the court, but it's not good to get along with your opponents on the court. When you defend, you often put If the opponent is severely injured, it will affect his career. Defense does not have to be like Bowen and Artest. Battier has always played very elegantly, and he can also be selected for the defensive lineup of."

Ye Feng nodded and said: "I understand, I will restrain myself in the future."

It is impossible for Yao Ming, a good old man, to intentionally hurt his opponent. He is always the one who gets hurt on the court.Ye Feng has never been injured, so he doesn't know the pain of being fouled maliciously.He took Yao Ming's advice to heart, and he knew that Yao Ming was right.Just like a malicious foul on Nowitzki, it was just a shot, so what if it was shot?Sometimes, he should restrain himself.

Of course, if someone dared to provoke him, he would definitely fight back.

(End of this chapter)