NBA backer king

Chapter 503 Face-to-face basket to face-to-basket, use the opponent's strongest technique to defeat the opponent

Overnight, the Lakers flew to Boston, ready to challenge the Green Team.

The Celtics brought in David Robinson and Kidd, but they are still not favored by the media. Among the six championship-level teams, they belong to the bottom role.

In the first round of this year's draft, the Green Team selected a good swingman, Ron Mersell, who has strong immediate combat power and has now become the team's starter. He averaged 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.6 steals per game. His offensive and defensive performance is good.

The strength of this team should not be underestimated, but just like the Lakers, David Robinson and Kidd have just entered the green team, plus rookie Ron Mercer, the main lineup has changed too much, especially the internal and external core replacement, which is equivalent to rebuilding.

On the evening of the 26th, the Lakers played back-to-back away games against the Celtics.

The game officially started at 07 o'clock, and at 30:[-], the two sides announced the starting list.

Lakers: Wang Tiejun, Tyron Hill, Richmond, Kobe, Mark Price

Celtics: David Robinson, Antawn Walker, Horry, Ron Mercer, Kidd

"Old K."

When they met in the player tunnel, Horry and Kidd, who were one step ahead, saw Lao Wang leading the Lakers approaching, and hurriedly stepped forward to say hello.

"Well, how are you doing here?"

Lao Wang nodded, and while greeting the two, he looked at the starting lineup of the green team.

He feels that after the team is well-adjusted, it may not be weaker than the Pacers and the Knicks, at least not weaker than the Pacers. If it plays well, the Knicks may not be unable to win. The potential is great, and the lineup is much younger than the Pacers.

However, the Admiral's state seems to have begun to decline from his peak period due to injuries. This is a hidden danger. The team's ability to persist for several seasons depends on David Robinson's state.

From David Robinson, he thought of Dameng. This old guy's state is still at the end of his peak, and his decline is limited.

However, he thinks that Dameng will be able to persist this season, at most next season, and it should not be enough. The effects of medicinal baths and medicinal oils are also limited, and the effect is halved compared to him. However, if the time of the game is controlled well and the body is not consumed too much, the decline in state should not be so great.

David Robinson looked at Wang Tiejun opposite him and clenched his fists involuntarily.

Of course, he didn't want to fight, but because the person he looked down upon had won so many honors that he envied, but he had gained nothing so far.

Lao Wang also noticed David Robinson's gaze on him, but he didn't take it to heart. Over the past few years, he has become accustomed to the attention of everyone.

Before playing, he walked to the entrance and looked at the arena.

The basketball gymnasium on Fengshen Street is being renovated, and it is almost ready, so he pays a lot of attention to the arena, and hopes that his arena will not disappoint him.

The North Shore Garden Arena was opened in 95. The equipment is very new and can accommodate nearly 9000 people. In addition to the Green Team, it is also the home of the Boston Bruins (ice hockey).

Boston is the capital of the state, with a population of more than 50. It is the top financial city in the United States and has a good economy. However, the Celtics' ball market is only in the second tier.

One is the population size, which fundamentally limits the development of the ball market.

Second, the sports atmosphere in Boston is very good. In addition to the NBA, the teams of the other three major sports leagues are also doing very well. There are Bruins in ice hockey, Red Sox in baseball, and New England in football. All four teams are very famous in the four major commercial sports leagues in North America. The competition for the sports market is very fierce. With everyone sharing, no one can dominate.

From the Celtics, he thought of the Suns. The Diamondbacks team formed by the old Colangelo has been formed. It is said that many stars have been signed and a star lineup has been built. They will participate in the MLB 98/99 season at the end of March next year.

At eight o'clock, the game begins.

Lao Wang and David Robinson jumped the ball, and the Lakers attacked.

David Robinson's weight remains at 113 kilograms, and his body's muscle lines are like an assembly line. He is beautiful, full of explosive power, the fastest speed among the three super centers, and the strongest scoring ability. Although his defense is not as good as Dameng, it is also top-notch, averaging 1.5 steals and 3 blocks per game.

However, he suffered a foot injury last season, and the Spurs took the opportunity to perform badly. This season's state has declined, averaging 22 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.9 steals, and 2.6 blocks per game.

The difference in tonnage is too large, coupled with injuries, Robinson adopts the entanglement defense of going around the front + close-fitting, that is, stalking. This method is also the first one he used on Lao Wang, which made the rookie Lao Wang suffer.

But this defensive method is not very effective now. The difference in tonnage of 23 kilograms is one-sided in the presentation of strength. No matter how close he is to Wang Tiejun or from which direction, Lao Wang only needs to use one hand and one elbow to force him. Push it away, and don't let him wrap around your body for close defense.

He was even more unable to push Pharaoh's position. As long as Pharaoh moved, he could only follow the trend, and he was very passive in defense.

After only three seconds of struggling inside and outside the paint area, he was a little embarrassed.

The game was broadcast live across the United States by TNT, and TNT sent a brand-new commentary combination, Bill Walton and Kenny Smith.

"Giant beasts are not so easy to guard against." Seeing this, Bill Wharton shook his head and said.

"Pass the ball." Kenny Smith said at this time.

On the court, when Lao Wangqiang pushed David Robinson, entered the paint from the low post on the left wing, and approached the basket, Mark Price directly lobbed the ball in.

David Robinson's forehead was full of veins, and the huge difference in strength caused him to be crushed. The original defensive approach turned into a forced top defense. The top defense was very difficult, and he couldn't stand it at all.

At this time, he saw the ball coming and wanted to grab it to steal it, but he was blocked by Lao Wang's arm and couldn't get around it at all.

"Snapped!"

Lao Wang leaned against David Robinson and caught the ball with one hand.

The next moment, a fat man emerged from behind, it was Fat Toutuo Antoine Walker, and this lob gave him a chance to double-team the basket.

When Lao Wang found out that he was double-teamed, he was not afraid at all. He blocked Walker with his left elbow on the outside to prevent him from snatching the ball close to him.

"Oh!"

David Robinson snorted and fell down.

The next moment, the ball was handed over to the left hand. After turning around, Lao Wang stepped on David Robinson's legs, and his figure exploded.

"damn it!"

That kick was at most ten centimeters away from David Robinson's crotch, making him sweat all over his body in an instant, and he couldn't help but swear.

"Oh!"

Amidst the violent explosion of baskets, North Shore Garden let out an exclamation, and then fell into silence.

"Ow!"

In the quiet garden on the North Shore, only Lao Wang's excited roar was left.

Countless home fans looked at the monster standing under the basket and roaring, and David Robinson at the feet of the monster, and the shock in their hearts was very strong.

"ah!"

In the TNT live broadcast seat, Kenny Smith roared excitedly, and shouted: "Let the defender fall at your feet first, and then complete the attack. This is the most brutal and aggressive way to attack the basket. Does old K want to reproduce the prestige of the restricted area sweeper?"

"Yes, the old King pushed Admiral David Robinson. He is showing absolute dominance to the Celtics. He is the overlord who cannot be challenged at the basket. He is the most powerful Tyrannosaurus rex in the low post and the most ferocious low post killer." Bill Walton roared excitedly.

Celtics attack.

David Robinson came to the left wing, two steps away from the waist of the paint area, belonging to the middle two-point area, where he wanted a position.

After so many years, he knew that under the old K's defense, he could not easily enter the paint area, let alone get close to the basket, and the basic strategy of the old K's defense against him was to prevent penetration and not prevent shots, and beat him in terms of offensive efficiency.

In terms of ability and style of play, he knows the gap and difference between himself and old K, just like the gap and difference between him and Dameng.

In the playoffs last season, his Spurs were defeated by Dameng. He knew very well that Dameng could be a pivot under the basket and become an offensive starting point and an offensive end point at the same time, but he couldn't, he Can't do that axis, because he can't stand under the basket at all, and his confrontation ability is not as good as Dameng.

Facing the old K, this gap is even bigger. It is difficult to get into the basket, let alone stop at the basket?

But he must eliminate this disadvantage when facing Old K and Big Dream. Although he is now in the East, he does not have to face Old K and Big Dream in the first three rounds of the playoffs, but there is also a giant beast in the Eastern Conference. If this problem is not solved, he will not be able to pass the Knicks.

Is it just that he himself has the ability to close this gap?No, his own ability determines that he does not have the ability to bridge the gap.

However, with the help of tactics, he has another.

How to play the old K on the offensive end, the Celtics coaching staff repeatedly discussed and formulated offensive tactics based on David Robinson's offensive characteristics.

David Robinson's near two-point shooting rate was only 30.8%, and the far two-point shooting rate was only 34.3%. Only the middle two-pointer was better, reaching 39.1%, so the coaching staff asked him to take the ball in the middle two-point area to attract the old K.

As long as the old K is pulled out and the Lakers' penalty area is empty, the offensive tactics will be easy to play.

Pick-and-roll tactics can be arranged to let David Robinson, who has top face-to-basket skills, rush in and play. This is the first priority tactic.

You can also play cut tactics, same-side cuts or weak-side cuts.

This time, when Lao Wang was pulled to the left midfielder in the paint, Kidd immediately passed the ball and David Robinson got the ball.

As soon as he got the ball, Pharaoh immediately took another half step forward, exerting more defensive pressure.

At this time, Ron Mercer, the shooting guard on the weak side, ran from the right wing to the left wing according to the tactical requirements, and stood behind Lao Wang.

"Be careful behind your back!"

One step from the left-wing three-point line, Richmond, who was defending Horry, suddenly shouted.

"Behind? Pick and roll?"

Old Wang was stunned. At this moment, David Robinson in front of him suddenly started. He didn't take a tentative step, but just took a step, and began to force him from the bottom, very fast.

Taking a step back, at this moment, he also moved, and the direction avoided the direct rear, and he took a step back obliquely.

This allowed him to avoid Mercer behind him, but it also increased the distance of his defense. When he caught up with David Robinson, Robinson had already jumped up.

"boom!"

The admiral stuck his right elbow in place, facing the old K who was chasing up, smashed the ball with his left hand, and scored a goal.

"yeah!"

The audience cheered and shouted for this attack.

Lao Wang was a little surprised, and felt that he had not made a mistake in his judgment. This green team is indeed full of potential, enough to become the Knicks' strongest opponent in the East.

"Beautiful! The tacit pick-and-roll tactics helped David Robinson avoid the strong defense of Old K, and gave him the opportunity to directly attack the basket." Kenny Smith praised.

"As the schedule progresses, the run-in is getting better and better, and the strength of the Celtic team is blooming." Bill Walton laughed.

The Lakers attack.

One was beaten, of course Pharaoh had to return one, and he went straight to the basket.

David Robinson walked forward, without a hard top, he knew he couldn't stand it, he had been hard beaten by old K just now, and he didn't want to be hard beaten a second time.

Lao Wang didn't bother to make a hard top, which would consume more physical energy. Instead, he took a step back and came to the left side of the basket. His left elbow was stuck, and his right hand wanted the ball.

However, under Kidd's strong defense, Mark Price did not pass the ball in, but almost made a mistake. Kidd touched the ball while passing the ball and was almost intercepted.

Pharaoh had no choice but to leave the basket and go to the low position on the left wing.

"Mark, pay attention to the transition of the ball." Del Harris quickly shouted towards the court.

"Dell, the height of the outside line is a bit low. There is a problem with the transition from Richmond." Assistant coach Kurt Rambis quickly reminded.

At this time, the ball was given to Richmond, who was only 196 centimeters, and Horry was [-] centimeters taller than him. It was difficult to pass the ball directly to the low post, but this did not bother him.

As a top guard, and still at the end of his prime, there are ways to solve the passing problem as long as he wants.

"boom!"

Unlucky, he suddenly took a step to the left. After avoiding Horry, he immediately passed the ball to the old K, and then began to run outside the three-point line, continuing to involve Horry's defense.

"no problem."

Seeing Richmond pass the ball in, Del Harris said.

Lao Wang blocked David Robinson with his left elbow, caught the ball with his right hand, and then took a step back and turned around, turning from his back to the basket.

David Robinson naturally knew that Wang Tiejun had developed a powerful face-to-basket attack, so his nerves immediately tensed up, he bent down and squatted down, and made full defensive preparations.

"Wow, it's a good show!" Kenny Smith shouted excitedly.

Before he finished speaking, the old king on the field started to attack.

"squeak!"

With force under his feet, the plum-blossom step was started, and he was like a fighter jet being ejected from an aircraft carrier, with a sudden step.

There is no fake move, no tentative step, no swing step in the plum blossom step, just rely on the step to force David Robinson.

"So fast!"

David Robinson was startled.

Old K broke through from the bottom line, the speed was too fast, and it was too late to intercept laterally, so he immediately retreated to the right side.

"boom!"

Dribbling the ball with his left hand and getting stuck with his right elbow, Lao Wang took the second step and stepped into the paint with David Robinson who was retreating.

"So fast!"

David Robinson said in surprise.

When he finished turning sideways, the old K had already reached his side, and he wanted to continue to move laterally to the basket to prevent the old K from entering the basket and attacking the basket.

But Wang Tiejun didn't let him get what he wanted, and made physical contact on purpose, and a strong confrontation immediately occurred. David Robinson was wiped by an unstoppable force, and then his body suddenly swayed, and he lost his center of gravity under staggering.

"boom!"

The next moment, Wang Tiejun stood up, smashed the ball with his left hand, and knocked over the Celtics' basket.

"Oh, super center David Robinson is best at attacking the basket, and this season old K has also developed the technique of facing the basket. Now he wants to use Robinson's best way to defeat the opponent?" Bill Walton shook his head in surprise.

"I'm afraid it is. Isn't it good to beat him in the way your opponent is best at? I think it will be so cool!" Kenny Smith laughed excitedly.

Bill Wharton praised: "In the high-speed breakthrough with the ball, old K's tonnage, basic strength, explosive power and other physical qualities allow him to form a huge impact. At this time, he is a mammoth running wildly.

David Robinson was so light that even if he was hit from the side, he would be knocked away immediately.

What I want to remind is that he had better be careful. As long as he loses his center of gravity in this kind of side collision, when he falls, his lower limbs will be twisted passively. "

(End of this chapter)