Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 301 Dumbfounded, the wolf king who doubts life!

At such a critical moment when the Lakers were in trouble, Coach D's first substitution was not Wade, the team's super sixth man, but Garnett. This really scared the Lakers fans on the scene. It's choking.

The matchup between Garnett and Duncan, if it was changed ten years ago, it would definitely be a top matchup at the NB crowd-pleasing level.

But now, Duncan is still at the tail end of the peak, and still has a very strong combat effectiveness, but what about Garnett?
Garnett has long since had no peaks this season.

Garnett really has many opportunities with the Lakers this season, and Coach D really trusts him.

Coupled with Jokic's suspension, Garnett was even placed in the center position by Coach D with high hopes.

But the return and performance Garnett brought to Coach D was not outstanding.

In the Lakers this season, Garnett can average 20 minutes per game. This average playing time is really not low. It can be said to be half of the main force, but Garnett's average per game is only 6.6 points per game. 6.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals, and the shooting percentage is only an outrageous 40.1%!

In fact, if you look at Garnett's data, it's not too bad. Just averaging 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals per game is very good. In this season, there are not many players in the entire NBA who are 1 in both blocks and steals.

Most of them came to the Lakers.

Wade, Garnett, Ebanks, Antetokounmpo, all achieved such achievements.

If you don't consider Garnett's appalling shooting percentage, Garnett's performance is really not that bad.

However, with such a bad hit rate, how could he ignore it?

As an insider, his shooting percentage is almost less than 40%. This means that the opponent can freely release and defend other Lakers players at will.

How much damage will this do to the team as a whole?
The Lakers' offense this season is all on Seth Curry and Wade. The biggest reason is that the veterans headed by Garnett, Pierce and Barkley have an outrageously low shooting percentage.

Garnett and Barkley have just reached 40% shooting, while Pierce is even worse, only 35% shooting.

And the three of them played an average of 20 minutes per game.

The semi-main players of the three teams played such a performance, and in the end the Lakers actually achieved 72 wins.

Many people say that Coach D this season is amazing, even better than Coach D last season and last season.

Any team with three and a half main players who have performed like this for most of the season throughout the season, this team will directly collapse.

Therefore, before the start of this game, many neutral fans are calling on Coach D to give up Garnett, Pierce and Barkley.

Otherwise, in this game, even if the Spurs deliberately let it go, it will be difficult for the Lakers to win.

And now, the Spurs didn't let it go on purpose!
But Coach D is still reusing Garnett. It seems that Coach D is still planning to reuse the three veterans of the Lakers!
The three veterans of the Lakers have made Lakers fans desperate this season.

If it weren't for the two games against the Celtics, the three elders performed very well, and the Lakers fans would probably have already complained.

Because the three veterans performed very well in these two games, Lakers fans said that even if Garnett and the others went undercover for a season this season, they would not be black.

Lakers fans, there is indeed no black Garnett this season.

However, when Garnett really walked onto the court at this time, the Lakers fans at the scene did not have any cheers or applause.

The atmosphere became very quiet for a while.

In this regard, Garnett, who appeared on the court, just smiled and didn't care.

He has been in the NBA for so many years, and the offensive level he has played this season makes him feel insane.

When he traded away from Boston to go to the Nets, he played casually and randomly, with a minimum shooting percentage of 45% per game.

Nima's!
I played so seriously with the Lakers this season, but in the end my shooting percentage was only 40%, almost falling below 40%!

Do you know the difference between a 45% hit rate and a 40% hit rate?
This is the difference between Kobe and Westbrook!

Don't look at it's just 5%, it's really a bad grade, and it's not a grade.

With such a hit rate, he really has no confidence in his offense.

At this time, the Lakers are in need of offense.

Coach D chose him.

Thinking of this, Garnett smiled and looked at Coach D who was giving him encouraging eyes.

Before, if he had to face Duncan, he would beat his chest and howl like a ghost.

The momentum must not be lost.

But now, he has no interest in this aspect at all.

With the Lakers this season, he has really let him down.

After a season of embarrassment, being led by the team's youngsters for a season, and being trusted by the team's head coach for a season, what right does he have to be proud of?

What qualifications does he have to show off to the young people on the team?
He is humiliated every game by those so-called neutral fans and Celtics fans pretending to be Lakers fans, why should he care about the silence of Lakers fans?

In fact, in the face of his performance this season, the silence of the Lakers fans is actually very polite.

If it were him, when he was in the Timberwolves, the Celtics, or even the Nets, he had a teammate like this. He would spray him hard every game, and not just once, every game. Just spray it hard a few times.

As long as the coach still trusts and plays seriously on the court in every game, with less performance and more sincerity, this is good.

After Garnett replaced Antetokounmpo, he smiled and hugged and high-fived with his young teammates on the court, looking at Duncan, who was an old opponent, with wide-eyed eyes.

The last time the two teams played against each other, Garnett was not so calm.

After all, Garnett had found some confidence in James after just beating the Celtics at that time.

Therefore, at that time, although Garnett had been trained almost, he still hadn't really washed himself out.

Now, almost two months have passed. During this time, Garnett has grown again.

At this moment on the court, Duncan stared blankly at Garnett.

And in the commentary booth on the sidelines, the commentators from various countries are already boiling.

"Coach D replaced Garnett at this time. This was in response to many people's suggestions before the game that Coach D should give up Garnett and other three veterans in the playoffs. Coach D replaced Garnett at this time. It made the Lakers fans fearful, even more fearful than losing this game! Coach D is telling the world that even in the playoffs, he will not give up on Garnett and the elders!"

"In this game, Pierce started and Garnett came off the bench before Wade. This is already very obvious. Coach D still trusts the three elders who are considered by the whole world to be thrown into the trash can!"

Garnett, Pierce, and Barkley were all selected by ESPN this season as the top ten players who need to be thrown into the trash can.

And it ranks pretty high.

What's interesting is that in this ranking, the Lakers have a lot of players selected.

The second-ranked Jokic belongs to the Lakers.

Garnett, Pierce and Barkley are also on the list.

As for the player who overwhelmed Jokic to rank first, of course it was Durant.

Durant suffered consecutive major injuries to his right foot, this ranking is for Durant.

At that time, experts said that Durant's chances of successful surgery were slim. Even if the surgery was successful, it would be impossible for him to return to the top in the future with his injury.

It is even possible to say goodbye to the NBA completely.

So ESPN made this ranking to disgust Durant.

Who makes Durant always hate ESPN for his idols like Kobe, Tracy McGrady, and Carter?

This time, I finally found a chance to get sick and come back.

However, what EAPN didn't expect was that their original intention was to disgust Durant's rankings. In the end, because too many Lakers players were selected, they became disgusting Lakers and touted Coach D's rankings.

This makes ESPN dumbfounded.

Damn it, taking four players who need to be thrown into the trash can to reach the first place in the league, and these four are also semi-main players who average more than 20 minutes per game. This is indeed an achievement worthy of bragging.

Therefore, some fans think that.

"Coach D is showing off his skills on purpose. He knows that the three elders and Jokic are rubbish, but he just wants to use them, and he reuses them. He just tells the world that he is the most arrogant head coach in the world! The most arrogant head coach, someone who cannot be moved by others, he can not only lead, but also win the championship. He did this in the first two seasons, so in just two seasons, Coach D became the first in the NBA. one!"

"Water drowns those who can swim, and fire burns to death those who play with fire. How can you walk by the river without getting your shoes wet? Coach D, this season, I will eventually be killed by my own pride and arrogance!"

Watching many fans and experts on the Internet making crazy complaints about Coach D at this time, James had a smile on his face.

"Coach D, even if you don't want 73 wins, you still have to fight back against the remarks of those black elders. It's okay, it really feels familiar, it really is the familiar Coach D!"

"Coach D, I really want to see if you can really drive this garbage this season!"

The game restarted, the Lakers sent the baseline ball, and McAway dribbled the ball forward.

Garnett has few privileges with the Lakers.

But at this time the Lakers encountered difficulties, the coach replaced Garnett, and naturally asked Garnett to change the situation.

Therefore, after McAway dribbled the ball across half court, he immediately handed the ball to Garnett.

After Garnett held the ball, he called Pierce to come out for a pick-and-roll. After handing the ball to Pierce, Garnett took advantage of the situation and went to the basket.

Take Danny Green to the basket.

This is not a good choice for Garnett.

Because McAway was released on the outside, Duncan was still hiding under the basket.

And Danny Green has been following Garnett, this is to prepare Garnett to cooperate with Duncan to pinch Garnett immediately after receiving the ball.

"Garnett's inside cut should be a false cut to open up space!"

Seeing the Spurs' defense, most people actually think so.

Garnett is a feint.

The main attacker is someone else!

Therefore, Popovich on the sidelines was waving outwards, focusing on Seth Curry!

however!
Coach D on the sidelines actually waved out too!

And Pierce on the court almost knew it by heart!
"OMG Pierce passed the ball!!!"

"Coach D asked Pierce to pass the ball to Garnett, is this letting Garnett die?!"

Seeing this, Popovich next to him was dumbfounded.

At the basket, with Duncan in front and Danny Green next to him, this is actually no different from dying.

Although Duncan's current athletic ability is indeed not that strong, but Duncan's defensive ability, defensive awareness and defensive skills at the basket are still top-notch, making his defensive efficiency at the basket even better than Ibaka and other new generations. The inside gates are strong.

This season, Duncan's defensive efficiency at the basket is second only to Oden, ranking second in the league.

After Garnett received a pass from Pierce, he was about to face Duncan.

Garnett didn't have any hesitation, because he knew that as long as he dared to dribble, the ball would not belong to him.

Therefore, Garnett received a pass from Pierce and immediately threw it.

Ordinary defensive players will definitely be stunned by Garnett's sudden attack.

But this man is Duncan.

He knew very well that Garnett actually had no choice in the face of such a defensive situation, so while Garnett was throwing the shot, Duncan took a small step to block the shot.

Clang!
Due to Duncan's interference, Garnett's in-situ throw changed the arc and hit the iron.

The Lakers fans on the sidelines were numb when they saw Garnett throwing shots and striking iron.

And many Spurs fans in front of the TV laughed.

"Hahahaha, Garnett is about to start his blacksmithing show again!"

"The hardest wolf king, the softest Kevin Garnett, hahahaha...Garnett doesn't even dare to fight physically, hahahaha..."

And almost at the same time, Garnett, who was running and throwing, had already circled in front of Duncan when Duncan just fell from the air, and got stuck in Duncan's position.

Garnett, who was playing iron, didn't beat his chest, cry, or regret, but calmly stuck Duncan and grabbed the offensive rebound.

There is almost no extra movement!

"The toss just now was a feint!!!"

The Spurs fans who were still laughing in front of the TV just now were dumbfounded!

Even Danny Green, who was following Garnett, was stupid.

He thought Duncan was on guard.

Unexpectedly, this is just the beginning! ! !
Garnett grabbed the offensive rebound and took the lead, but Duncan behind him also did not regret the loss of the offensive rebound. He took a step forward very calmly, directly stuck to Garnett, and covered Garnett.

The general inside line is so covered by Duncan, let alone getting up, it is not easy to pass the ball.

dead end!

At the same time, Duncan was still beckoning Danny Green, who was a little dumbfounded, not to come over and attack with his eyes.

However, this is the situation, why not attack from a flank?

Danny Green didn't understand Duncan's intentions at all, because normal people would attack!
Seeing Danny Green rushing over, Howard, who was lying sideways on the hospital bed, immediately thought of last year's All-Star Game, when Olajuwon beat him and Duncan under the basket. He used to do a disservice to Duncan.

Danny Green is not far from Duncan and Garnett.

Duncan could only stop with his eyes, and even spoke slowly.

So, it's hard!

At this time, Duncan also thought of the matter of being played by Olajuwon in last year's All-Star Game.

In fact, he was not tricked. Every time he was tricked, it was his teammates around him.

KG went to the Lakers, did he get the true biography of Master Aura?
Danny Green rushed over to flank and blocked Duncan's movement. Garnett leaned against Danny Green, and Danny Green couldn't stop Garnett from getting up.

And Duncan next to him couldn't stretch his arms like Luffy to take Garnett away because of Danny Green's obstruction.

However, Duncan still gave Garnett a great defensive interference.

After forcing Garnett to lean back and take off, he then threw with his right hand.

This kind of throw, which almost takes off at a negative angle, is extremely difficult.

According to Garnett's strength this season, he has already consumed so much in the past, and this opportunity to strike iron is huge.

Garnett at his peak has sufficient physical strength. After such a confrontation, such a difficult throw may be able to make it.

Garnett this season, it is impossible to enter!
So, Popovich on the sidelines immediately started shouting.

"Rebound!!!"

Duncan on the court did immediately get ready to grab rebounds.

however!
A swipe!
Basketball hollow into the net!

Duncan froze.

Garnett himself was stunned.

This season, the wolf king who was crazy CPU by coach D is suspicious of his life!

in?

Popovich on the sidelines was dumbfounded.

James in front of the TV was also dumbfounded.

Even the Lakers fans on the sidelines were dumbfounded at this moment.

"Damn it! It's in!!!"

In the Penguin live broadcast room, Ke Fan couldn't help being rude!
And in Staples, after a moment of silence, the entire stadium erupted in huge cheers!

For a while, the Los Angeles Lakers finally found the momentum and feeling of the home court.

"This one-on-two boosts morale too much!!!"

So soon, the Spurs attacked, the morale of the Lakers rose, and the defensive Spurs could only rely on Leonard to single Pierce in the low post.

Leonard made two feints in a row without shaking the essence of the human kaleidoscope, and finally slammed the iron on Pierce's head.

The Lakers' offense is not good this season, but they can achieve such results, so the defense is naturally very strong.

The significance of Garnett's playing is actually to directly strangle Duncan's inside advantage. Without Duncan's inside advantage, the Spurs want to score another 20 points in half a quarter. How is that possible!

Without Duncan's inside advantage, the Spurs' offense would immediately drop off a cliff.

and so!
"Coach D clearly knows this, why doesn't Garnett start?!"

Budenholzer blurted out in confusion.

This is actually a question that many people are now asking.

Casters from all over the world are going crazy talking about it right now.

Coach D lost his head again?

And Popovich is frowning, also thinking.

After a while, after Popovich thought of something, the expression on his face changed instantly!
On the court, the new Garnett made an air cut to the basket again, and this time, after Garnett received a pass from Pierce, he didn't throw a throw, and directly faced Duncan's defense and went up!

"Tim, I know what you're going to do when you move!"

what? !

Two familiar old opponents, old opponents who are close in strength, one has full physical strength, and the other has residual physical strength!
Clang!
Ride on Duncan!

Looking at Garnett, who was riding Duncan with one hand hanging on the basket at this time, Finson behind was dumbfounded.

The one under the basket was dumbfounded.

KG, do you still have such stamina? !
"be cheated!!!!"

"I was cheated by Coach D again!!!"

On the sidelines, Popovich was trembling with excitement!
Budenholzer looked at Bobo, who was jumping at this time, and was also dumbfounded!

So, Bobo, was played by Coach D again? !
Looking at the smile on the face of the applauding man not far away, Budenholzer instantly had a lot of scary and bad pictures in his mind!
Therefore, this game is not miserable, it is not coach D, but also Bobo! ! !
Trembling! ! ! !

(End of this chapter)