the rest, only noise

Chapter 489

February 1987, 12

Portland, Memorial Coliseum.

The Christmas battle between the Knicks and the Trail Blazers started at the Blazers' home court.

This game was broadcast live by CBS across the United States, but the commentary team was not the usual Dick Stockton and Tom Heinsohn, but Bill Russell and Rick Barry, who are famous for their "nonsense and nonsense".

It is also a special arrangement for CBS to have two former NBA superstars come to explain the popular spicy chicken game.

"Bill, who do you think will win this game?"

Although Barry is a bad commentator, compared to Russell, he is still acceptable.

"As far as my experience is concerned, I think defense will be the winner of the game." Russell will always look forward to the game based on his experience as a player. "Therefore, Patrick Ewing, who sent 4 blocks per game, may become a key factor in this game."

"That's a good point, but I have a slightly different opinion."

Whenever Barry says he has "a little bit of a different perspective," it's not just "a little bit."

"The key to deciding the outcome will be between MJ and Benj." Barry said affirmatively, "MJ is already the best offensive guard in the league, and Benj is the most promising forward after Larry Bird."

Russell has different views, but he respects Barry's right to express his own views.

As the two said so, the two teams that were warming up at the scene brought wonderful dunk performances to the audience before the start of the game.

"You all know that MJ cannot be defeated by one person, but today we will use one person to defend him."

Louis had already said this sentence in the hotel, but it was only emphasized at this time.

"Our goal is to control Drexler's performance." Louie said bluntly, "So, remember his shooting freezing point, remember his offensive hot spot, remember that he is a player who relies on space to play, and what we have to do is not give them space."

There is another obvious change in today's Knicks, that is, Dell Ellis replaced Miller in the starting lineup.

In the 10 games since Ellis' return, the Knicks are 6-4.

Only recently has Louie found a balance.

That is to let Ellis start. Sure enough, although Wilson, who has partnered with Ellis for a year, is still awkward, he can use his personal ability to adapt.

As for Miller, don't look at his superciliousness on weekdays, he is well aware of Ellis' achievements in the Knicks.

He knew that he was originally Ellis's substitute, even if the starting effect was good and the genuine starter came back, he was still a substitute.

Unless Ellis's comeback is as bad as Kaede Matsushima, Miller can only be a substitute.

That's exactly what Miller thinks.

Louis' idea is to let Ellis play a few good games and sell them for a good price.

Eliminate hidden dangers before other young people have ideas.

Although he is very nostalgic and cherishes the friendship with Ellis through hard work, but as the general manager, he cannot be swayed by personal emotions.

Keeping Ellis, Miller and Hornacek will feel resentment sooner or later.

No matter how luxurious the Knicks' personnel reserves are, once the hearts of the people are not in harmony, they cannot succeed.

So, Dale Ellis had to go, and Louie wanted him to know that it wasn't about basketball.

The Knicks' starters are Stockton, Ellis, Wilson, surprisingly Oakley and Ewing.

For the Trail Blazers, the starters are Terry Ball, Jordan, Drexler, Larry Nance, and James Edwards.

Louie was a little bit sorry to see the Blazers backing up Xavier McDaniel.

He started Oakley in order to prevent that villain from running wild on the field.

Unexpectedly, the Blazers put him in the second team, which is also a good way to deal with villains.

The two starters greeted each other before jumping off.

Chewing gum in his mouth, Jordan first greeted Stockton, then shook hands with Ewing, and then gradually walked towards the others.

"I don't know when Patrick will be as personable as MJ." Louie was daydreaming.

Zhao Yuanzheng shook his head and said with a smile: "I don't think there is any hope, why not look forward to Benj."

When Jordan came to Wilson, before he could speak, Wilson said, "I will blow you up at your home court."

As if hearing something impossible, Jordan quickly chewed his gum a few times, with the doubt of "I heard it right?" on his face.

"Listen, I'm going to blow you up," Wilson reiterated.

"Okay," Jordan said with a grim smile, "I also want to know what it's like to be blown up."

"Is that kid crazy?" Louis scolded.

Zhao Yuanzheng said in confusion: "He seems to be provoking MJ?"

"Bullshit, isn't this obvious? Didn't you see that Michael's face sank all of a sudden? That face looks terrible." It's not that Louis doesn't like these people provoking Jordan.

He just doesn't like this kind of provocative approach without recognizing the strength gap between the enemy and ourselves.

Among the entire coaching staff, only Tomjanovich agreed with Wilson's heavy blow to Jordan: "I like Benj's ambition."

Well, after all, he wasn't the one who got blown up.

Phil Jackson always wears a "something strange" smile.

There are not so many other assistants. After all, the core of the coaching staff is Lu, Lu, Zhao, and Master Zen. The rest are role assistants, just like core players and role players.

There was no suspense in the jump ball, and the Knicks won.

Stockton dribbled the ball, and as soon as he reached the frontcourt, Jordan and Porter exchanged glances and decisively double-teamed him.

It is really unexpected that the Blazers took the initiative to flank Stockton.

I can't say I'm stupid, I can only say I didn't understand.

A defender who averaged 14 assists per game and made less than 3 turnovers, is it true that no team has thought about flanking him?

Dale Ellis emerged from the weak side.

Stockton hits the ball to give it in place.

Ellis caught the ball and made a hollow three-pointer, which started a good start for the Knicks.

Louis secretly thought it was a pity, Ellis is a microwave-type shooter, you can definitely trust him, as long as he is on the field, he will be effective.

Moreover, except for Stockton, the whole team knows the N.UCLA system well.

The league's top scorer who has worked so hard to train is about to be sent out of the team. Seeing his performance, Louis feels reluctant to part with him.

For the Blazers, the distribution of ball rights is not clear.

Jordan can handle the ball, Porter can handle the ball, and the glider can handle the ball.

Who will control it?Usually Porter, followed by Jordan, Glider is a hypocrite with deep thoughts, but on the surface he is elegant, easy-going and indifferent. If he doesn't say anything, it doesn't mean he doesn't want to.

Porter handed the ball to the glider.

Drexler immediately fell into the trap prepared by the Knicks.

"Every time Clyde holds the ball on the right wing, 100% will attack the penalty area from the weak side." What Zhao Yuanzheng said is exactly what Drexler did.

"Yuanzheng, I have told you several times that we only have one Clyde in New York." (Mandarin with Shanghai dialect/PS: If I didn't introduce it before, I will add this setting now, Zhao Yuanzheng is from Shanghai)

Zhao Yuanzheng immediately admitted his mistake: "I'm sorry coach, I keep forgetting."

Drexler is trapped, but has a good sense of distribution. This is also his characteristic, and it is the ability that all players who can play as a point forward need.

He found Jordan and passed him the ball.

The only thing he didn't expect was why he could see his trump card after being flanked?
Is it possible that the Knicks let him see it?The answer is possible, otherwise it cannot explain why his pass was cut off.

Drexler's pass was intercepted, and Wilson picked up the ball and rushed forward.

The GOAT from another plane pursued at full speed, and he naturally didn't forget what Wilson said.

This is a person who needs to be educated. Since Wilson entered the league, he has never expressed awe of Jordan and other superstars. He has provoked all the famous stars.

The only ones who can sanction him are Bird and Jordan.

But Bird was sanctioned in the playoffs, and his impression was relatively deeper. Jordan was almost sanctioned only in the regular season, and he was always overturned.

At this stage, it is very stressful for the Knicks to beat the Celtics, but it can still be [-]-[-] against the Blazers.

Wilson expected that Jordan would catch up. Before the shot, he deliberately braked to slow down, and slammed into Jordan behind him with his left arm bent.

He used it to gain strength, hit the layup, and score in Jordan's face.

"Don't disappoint me, Michael."

Those who didn't know thought Wilson was a famous superstar.

Louis saw that his fists were itchy, "That kid owes K, right? Who does he think he is, dare to talk to MJ like that?"

"It's good for young people to have such courage." Tomjanovich reassured Louis. "If he sees MJ and his legs go limp, then we will be worried."

Louis, who once lived in a basketball forum where Jordan was the GOAT, and was full of stories of "Jordan was irritated and then smashed his opponents", has an inexplicable awe of Jordan. Of course, this does not affect that he has never looked at the Trail Blazers in the championship.

However, this does not mean that Wilson can provoke Jordan at will.

Don't you know how many catties you have?At least get a little achievement before going to challenge.

Moreover, even if he provoked himself, why was it Dale Ellis who received it instead of him?

He deliberately asked Ellis to start the game not to find fault with Ya, but to hope that he will perform well and sell for a good price. What the fuck is that?
"Benj, take care of what you mess with yourself!"

In order to sell Ellis for a good price, it doesn't seem like a big deal to let Wilson get blown up once.

He stood on the sidelines and yelled: "You will guard MJ in the next round!"

"Really?" He actually had the expression of winning the lottery.

(End of this chapter)