Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 193 [Who is the strongest? ! 】

On the evening of December 12th, Bobcats Time Warner Center Arena.

In the visiting team locker room.Varejao said to James: "LeBron, the news media are not optimistic about us? They almost believe that we must lose, saying that the Bobcats can score more than 120 points in almost every game, the first in the league, 'Elvis' Hayes will surely overwhelm the 'emperor'. The media does not look at the opponents of the Bobcats before. They have only encountered the Suns against the strong teams in the West. If they encounter the Spurs and Mavericks like us, it is impossible to achieve the current record. .We're no worse than the Bobcats!"

"It's hard to say. Their current style of play, as long as the players find the touch, it is difficult to defend." James looked serious, and said something unexpected to Varejao: "I have seen the video of Hayes, and he has improved this season. Already. The Bobcats might be harder to play than the Rockets were last season."

The impression that James left on Varejao was self-confidence and absolute strength. He always thought he was the strongest, and Kobe, Wade, Howard and others couldn't compare to him.In Varejao's view, James is the most capable individual in the league. If it weren't for the team's poor record, James should have been the MVP last season.

James never thought he was going to lose.But today, he seems to lack confidence.

"Last season when we played against the Rockets, Hayes didn't dare to challenge you at all. He just passed the ball in a pair. This season, the Bobcats don't have Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming." Varejao said.

James raised his head and said with emotion: "It's just that he doesn't confront me head-on, that's the scariest thing about him. Didn't you find that he always avoids the most important things in playing? Wherever the opponent has a weakness, he will take his teammates to fight there. His Wherever the team has weaknesses, he will make up for them, so he plays center forward now. My jumping ability, speed, and strength may not be inferior to him, but the game is not about singled out to see who is better."

Speaking of which.James smiled.When he is in the game, he often provokes his opponent to one-on-one with him.But Hayes, who never singled him out, was his favorite.Those who don't need their teammates to pick and roll, and have to compete fairly one-on-one with their opponents every now and then, seem more like idiots to him.This is the NBA, not the street court.James does often play one-on-one with people, but most of them are opponents who are a circle thinner than him. When he meets someone who can resist him, he will wait for his teammates to pick and roll. He is also a player with a high IQ. Otherwise, how could he score 30 points? What about rebounds and 7 assists?

Varejao has also seen the Bobcats' current game and knows Hayes' style.Now the Bobcats are too fast, and all five are shooters.James can defend Hayes, but can Big Z (Ilgauskas) keep up with Bargnani's speed?Can he and Gooden defend the perimeter?How will the Cavaliers' bench fare against the Bobcats' bench gang?Varejao remembered what Hayes said in the Adidas ad - the game is for five people.

The Cavaliers' lineup is too weak. It is already a miracle that James led such teammates to the finals last season.

Center: Ilgauskas, Dwyane Jones.

Power forwards: Drew Gooden, Anderson Varejao, Cedric Simmons.

Small forwards: LeBron James, Hassan Adams, Marshall, Isla Newbell.

Guards: Pavlovich, Gibson, Larry Hughes, Devin Brown, Damon Jones, Eric Snow.

"However, we can beat the Suns, which proves that we are not afraid of running and bombing. If teammates can't open, Hayes can't beat me. Tonight, defense is the key." James said.

Cavaliers coach Mike Brown convened the team and said: "Tonight we will defend the outside of the Bobcats. Man-to-man, Anderson (Varejao), today you start instead of Big Z, and defend Bargnani. LeBron defends Haye Wallace, Drew (Golden) is on Wallace. Wallace has the worst outside shot of any Bobcats starter, but he's also very athletic, so you have to be careful..."

On the other side, D'Antoni emphasized the exact same tactics as on the field, and Hayes still played the center position.

"With Chuck as the core of the offense today, the Cavaliers are likely to use James to mark Chuck. Gerrard and Andrea, you two will cover Chuck, and pay attention to running after the pick-and-roll. Use your speed to drag down Big Z and Gu Den. Defensive 122 zone defense, Gerrard mainly defends James, Chuck marks Gooden, and assists at any time."

"Wait a minute, I have a request." After D'Antoni arranged the tactics, Hayes said.

"Chuck, what's the matter?"

Hayes smiled and said: "At the beginning, I want to defend James alone, is that okay? When attacking, I also want to try to play one-on-one with him without cover. As long as three times, no, five times, I I want to see how far my current personal ability has reached. James is the best opponent. Please allow me this willful request."

Although Hayes said that he was self-willed, his expression was extremely relaxed, as if James was just a partner of his own.

"Okay. I'll give you a quarter. In the first quarter, you and James can play as much as you want. How to play offensively is up to you. I believe you can beat him." D'Antoni showed a satisfied smile on his face.

"Hi, LeBron."

"Hello, Chuck."

In the crackling and continuous flashing lights, the hands of the two big men, white No. 44 and red No. 23, were held together.

"The Cavaliers sent you to mark me?" Hayes asked with a smile.

"I asked to mark you on my own initiative. Do you still pass the ball to support the offense as usual today? When can you challenge me once?" James chuckled.

"Are you talking about one-on-one duels? Last season, I couldn't find you due to the arrangement of the coach. I was different from you. At that time, I didn't have much status in the team. The duel could only be handed over to McGrady. But this season can fulfill your wish," Hayes said.

"This game? I hope you will do what you say, haha, don't put on a one-on-one posture, attract my defense and throw it to your teammates to shoot, just like you did with Dwight." James laughed.

"Then it's settled now. I'll discuss it with the coach later. How about going one-on-one with you? Don't use pick-and-rolls on offense, and don't double-team on defense. Do you dare to play like this?" Hayes looked directly into James' eyes and asked road.

James could see the firmness in Hayes' eyes.Puzzled: "Can I not accompany you? I'm just curious, you have never played like this, why did you suddenly make such a decision."

"Because the opponent is you. Looking at your personal ability, I think you are the strongest person in the league. Speed, strength, jumping, shooting, passing vision...almost all of them are outstanding. It’s the finals, and I also admire it. Only when I completely defeat you can I confidently say that I am the strongest player in the league.” Hayes said seriously.

"Interesting, apart from you, there are not many people in this alliance that I can see. Then let's fight. I will try my best to blow you up."

"That's what I want to say too."

James and Hayes high-five each other and set up a gauntlet.

Cavaliers starting lineup: Point guard Gibson, shooting guard Larry Hughes, small forward LeBron James, power forward Drew Gooden, center Ilgauskas.

Because Hayes and James are ready to single out, the offense will not be dominated by Bargnani.So the head coach of the Cavaliers replaced Ilgauskas again.

Bobcats starting lineup unchanged: Calderon, Azubuike, Wallace, Hayes, Bargnani.

At the start of the game, the basketball was pulled down from mid-air by the leaping Bargnani and flew towards Azubuike. Azubuike put the basketball firmly in his arms, held it firmly, and handed it to Calderon , the latter passed to Hayes before the three-point line.

As soon as Hayes got the ball, James stood in front of him, and the two looked at each other calmly.Sure enough, the other four Bobcat players did not come up to the pick-and-roll, but opened their positions to the four corners, leaving room for Hayes to play singles.

Seeing this posture, most of the audience stood up excitedly.As the two players with the most comprehensive abilities and the most beautiful statistics in the league, "Elvis Presley" and "Emperor" will be singled out in the first round.

LeBron, it is a pity that I missed the opportunity to play against you in the finals last season. Today I want to beat you and prove myself.Hayes dribbled the ball under the crotch twice in a row, dribbling the ball from the left side of James in disguise, ready to sprint with all his strength.James was shaken by a fake move and lost his position, but his physical fitness was not comparable to that of ordinary players. He immediately adjusted, stretched his calf, turned around with explosive force, and accelerated to catch up with Hayes.

Hayes entered the three-second zone, with his right foot as the axis, stepped out with his left foot, and made a one-handed layup with the ball in his left hand. James shrugged his shoulders after catching up with him, but did not jump up.

Hayes' fake action was seen through by James, he immediately turned back and jumped up, handing the ball to his right hand for a hook shot.James squatted slightly, his legs took off on the spot, his head was almost at the height of the basket, and he swung his right hand to block Hayes' hook shot.

"Shot interference!" Hayes yelled at the referee, who ignored him.Gibson picked up the basketball when the ball was about to go out of bounds, and James immediately launched a fast break as soon as it hit the ground.

Hayes said a word, and was thrown away immediately.Gibson passed Larry Hughes, who passed to James who was plugged in.The rushing James is a human tank, unstoppable.Azubuike is a recognized defensive champion. At this time, he did not dare to stand in his way. James strode into the three-second zone with a tomahawk dunk. 0 to 2.

James groaned when he landed.

This orangutan is too arrogant.There were a lot of boos in the arena, but James' dunk was really beautiful, and it was like thunder.

"Don't be too happy." Hayes said lightly.His emotions have also been affected a little. When he enters the inside to play skills, he is rarely blocked easily. James' defensive ability is stronger than last season.If you go to the basket to play James, it doesn't seem to be a good choice. His physical fitness is too good, and his super explosive power can make up for mistakes in judgment.

Hayes didn't know that James had watched a lot of game videos in order to defeat him. He had studied almost all of Hayes' offensive methods, and he even practiced in the team.The trick just now happened to be what Hayes used when the Bobcats were playing magic, and James came prepared.

The Bobcats attacked. Although Hayes was deflated in the first round, his teammates believed him and passed the ball.Hayes holds the ball in both hands, swings his arms, starts suddenly, takes a step to the left with his right foot, and at the same time rushes to the left with the ball in his left hand, making an emergency stop jump shot.James followed, but this time he missed the block.

Before Hayes reached the highest point, he took a shot, and then his body went up, and the basketball flew into the basket with a soft swish. 2 to 2.

Quick jump shot, this is a shooting method often used by NBA guards. Because the guard is not tall enough, it is easy to be blocked, so he often shoots without jumping to the highest point, disrupting the rhythm of the defender.

James frowned, this guy has too many tricks!

(End of this chapter)