Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 347
In the most intense fourth quarter between the Lakers and Spurs, because Coach D stubbornly gave up his stage, Duncan directly occupied the stage that originally belonged to Coach D.

To score three consecutive attacks, in such a fierce game, is definitely an earth-shattering thing.

This shows how well Duncan rested in the previous game.

Although the current Duncan is no longer as fast or can jump as high, Duncan, who has even his dull eyes developed into weapons, has definitely reached another level.

In fact, Duncan has been evolving since he participated in the Super Gods Battle during the All-Star Weekend last season and was blessed by Olajuwon.

It is precisely because of Duncan's existence that Du Kang wants to get Garnett no matter what.

The Western Conference is in chaos this season. The Warriors' Yi Jianlian and Curry, the Thunder's Durant and Westbrook, and the Rockets' Harden. Many powerful players have emerged from the Western Conference's strong teams this season.

But Du Kang has always regarded Duncan as the biggest opponent the Lakers may encounter in the West.

This is not without reason.

If it hadn't been for Garnett, Du Kang would never have thought that the Lakers could beat Duncan in the playoffs.

Well, I'm talking about the Lakers without Yao Ming, Kobe Bryant and Mai Zi.

Because apart from these three, the Lakers really can't find a player who can achieve Duncan's level.

What kind of realm is this?
The realm of the basketball god!
Such a player can create miracles!

If you want to talk about hard power, Bosh, who was once the NBA's number one young power forward, would definitely be one of the strongest power forwards if he wasn't injured.

Bosh, who is not injured, looks better than Duncan in terms of statistics and abilities.

However, if the two of them faced off directly, even Bosh, who had a peak ability value of 94, might be beaten when he met Duncan with such a level!

Bosh and Duncan have never met in the Finals. After Bosh came to the Western Conference, he never met Duncan in the playoffs due to injury, so this kind of thing never happened.

However, Du Kang can be 100% sure!
Because no one knows better than him what it means to be a player of this level!
They can't be awesome every game in a series.

However, they can choose to be super in at least one, two, or even three games. Their control over the game can be compared to Jordan.

You can refer to Yao Ming, refer to Mai Zi, and refer to Kobe Bryant.

Their control of the game is so superb.

Therefore, Du Kang was not surprised at all when Duncan beat the Lakers in the fourth quarter after getting a full rest.

This is normal.

Now Duncan, if he can't defeat the Lakers when he goes all out, that would be abnormal.

It can only be said that Duncan had bad luck in this game and his touch was also very bad.

Therefore, at the post-match press conference, the reporters on the scene were already making a crazy noise.

Many people are already pointing fingers at Du Kang.

At this time, the faces of many reporters from the Gou series or the Zhan series were filled with excitement, anticipation and gloating.

As for the reporters from China, they all looked at Du Kang worriedly.

"No matter how brilliant Coach Du is, he would never have thought that his trust in the Lakers assistants and players would lead to such a result, right?"

The Chinese reporters at the scene really wanted to cry.

Being defeated by such an old Duncan on the offensive end, this is ridiculous!

They really want to curse!
With such insects, which eye did Coach Xiao Du use to see their talents?

Why does coach Xiao Du feel that everyone is unable to solve those bugs in the Lakers?
These insects, including Garnett, who was beaten three times by Duncan, are all trash! ! !
Especially Garnett, who performed so well in the previous game, once again failed on the offensive end at the critical moment!

"Facts have proven that no matter how well KG perfects his passing, passing and organizing are still useless at critical moments. The most useful thing is offense! Even Yao Ming, who is known as the strongest organizational insider, plays as one of the organizing centers. The reason why he is so powerful is because of his super singles ability and personal offensive ability!
But KG has no ability in this area!
KG has gone very far in his own way of basketball, but if he goes the wrong way, the further he goes, the more people will sigh!

Coach D, led KG on a path that will never allow him to become the strongest! ! ! "

Listen to O'Neal's roar at this time.

It can be said that O'Neal really expressed the thoughts of everyone present at this time.

Although coach Du led Garnett to evolve, Garnett was really led astray by coach Du. The strongest organization is indeed what distinguishes Garnett from Duncan and Nowitzki.

However, compared to Duncan's offense at the basket and Nowitzki's shooting.

No matter how strong Garnett's organizational skills are, he has no direct lethality!

Assists, in the NBA, have never been on the same level as scoring!

In the NBA, any data and scoring data are not on the same level!

"Coach D, the most powerful coach in the NBA, doesn't he even understand this?!"

O'Neal, this damn fat guy, is starting to set the pace again!
Why don't you just say it directly, Coach D may not be the strongest coach in history, otherwise, why don't you consider Phil Jackson?
O'Neal's words made the Chinese reporters at the post-game press conference very unhappy and angry, but they really had nothing to do.

Because it seems that O'Neal was really right at this time.

even!

"Coach Xiao Du actually continued to laugh after hearing O'Neal's words!"

"Didn't Coach Du see it? Garnett, he still didn't attack!"

On the court, the Lakers attacked again.

At this time, the four Lakers assistant coaches on the sidelines had trembling lips, and Jeanie Buss was already squatting on the ground, covering her heart.

If the Lakers still can't score in this attack, then this game will really be decided here!
At this time, how they hoped that the God-like voice from the sky would appear again!
At this time, Popovich next to them looked like a winner, with his arms crossed and a smile on his face.

In a game like this, at a moment like this, passing the ball is useless!
No matter how amazing Garnett's passing was in the first half, it's useless now!
The Spurs players on the court have concentrated all their mental energy.

With Manu gone, the Spurs' defense once again stepped up to a new level.

Garnett's pass is now a dull knife, and it's still the kind of dull knife that looks gorgeous, but may actually be plastic and useless at all!
"In this game, maybe we should have fired Manu earlier!"

The fighting spirit of the Spurs' young players in this game is definitely the best in this series. The admiral's words are so useful!

Fighting spirit is used at critical moments like this!

If I had known that the Spurs young people had such fighting spirit in this game, Manu would indeed have been able to skip the game.

The fighting spirit of the Spurs' young players and Tim's best form throughout the series all appeared in this game.

What a fortune!

The Spurs on the court now give Popovich the feeling in one word, that is, invincible!
"Maybe, I can even beat Coach D now!"

At this time, Popovich even had some regrets. It would be great if Coach D was coaching the Lakers at this time. He even felt that he could defeat Coach D in this game with the Spurs, who were now fully in shape!

Just as Popovich was thinking regretfully, Staples fans suddenly let out an exclamation!
Popovich quickly looked toward the court.

Garnett still has no offense!
Even Duncan no longer goes out to defend Garnett personally. Garnett still doesn't attack!

"Oh my God, is Garnett really going to be known as a weak offensive player at critical moments for the rest of his life?!
There is Stephenson in front of you, attack, he can't guard you at all! "

but!

Garnett still didn't attack!

Facing Finson's defense, Garnett hit the ball to Pierce, who was opposite Leonard.

Then, without the ball, he walked in front of Pierce and helped Pierce block Leonard.

In the previous two offenses of the Lakers, Garnett took advantage of Duncan's opportunity to guard him, and used the Spurs' inside rotation because Duncan would have more people to cover the inside, resulting in oversights outside the three-point line and increasing the number of turnovers. Nate ended up creating the chance.

Moreover, opportunities appeared, once for Pierce and once for Kanan.

Unfortunately, both shots were missed.

This is why Duncan took back the third attack.At this time, the Spurs were also facing off against one big player and four small boys. When he came out, it was indeed a big problem.

Since Garnett doesn't attack, he doesn't come out and defends the basket and the lethality of Antetokounmpo and Ebanks. Then the other four Lakers can defend and expand.

The Spurs' defense will be extremely solid.

I have to say that Duncan is indeed Duncan, and his judgment of the game is now superb. Even Popovich on the sidelines was amazed and shocked. It is really not easy to make such a calm and quick decision in the game.

Likewise, Garnett's response this time also made Popovich's eyes widen.

To the fans around him, Garnett could obviously play against Finson alone and instead go to the stronger Leonard to play. This is something wrong with Garnett.

But in Popovich's view, that's not the case at all!

There's nothing wrong with Garnett, there's a conspiracy!
As a conspirator, Popovich instantly felt the conspiracy coming.

After the second half of the game, Garnett found an opportunity to suppress Leonard, making Leonard very embarrassed and exhausted on the defensive end, and his offensive efficiency collapsed.

The defense was overwhelmed by the plus-size Garnett.

Pierce needs to be aggressive on offense and understands his skills.

For Leonard, this is indeed difficult.

For Popovich, he immediately felt that this was Garnett repeating his old tricks to prevent Leonard from attacking in this game.

Now that Manu is gone, the Spurs' offense actually relies on Leonard and Duncan, and these are the only two who are reliable.

Killing one will indeed put great pressure on Duncan's offense.

but?
Is it really?

Duncan, who was ready to go all out in attack in the fourth quarter, no longer had that high demand on Leonard's offense.

so?
Garnett, is it really path dependent?Although Coach D stopped directing in the fourth quarter, did he follow Coach D's plan foolishly and loyally?
"Wait! No, no! Garnett is preparing to destroy the two core offensive cores of the Spurs!!!"

Because, at this time, it was too clear to see from the sidelines to the court!

After Garnett suppressed Leonard on the outside, Duncan and Leonard formed a line. This line was all behind Garnett, which is the so-called side with the ball, the strong side!

And Pierce, Kanaan, and Ebanks are all on the weak side!
If it's three-on-three, Finson, Danny Green and Waiters are not afraid of the Lakers.

However, under Garnett's command, Antetokounmpo is also moving from the basket to the weak side!
Duncan is embarrassed now!

If you don't follow them out, it will be four-on-three outside, and both Pierce and Kanan can attack.

If you follow him out, you will completely give up the basket, and then give Garnett the opportunity to beat Leonard one-on-one under the strong side of the basket.

Ordinary defensive players must be very confused when encountering such a headache.

But Duncan, is he an average defensive player?
of course not!

"Kawhi, I believe in you, you will never give Garnett the chance to get to the basket in isolation!"

Duncan followed Antetokounmpo out without any hesitation!

Although Duncan didn't say what was in his heart, Duncan's actions almost told Leonard how much he trusted Leonard's defense!
"Duncan is out, Garnett is about to hit Leonard, this is an absolutely good opportunity, Garnett makes a move!!!"

As soon as Garnett moved, Leonard immediately stepped forward.

Leonard works hard.

Therefore, such a push was not even pushed away by Garnett like in the third quarter!

Leonard breathed a sigh of relief, he succeeded!
but!

Almost at the same time!
"Kawhi, behind me!!!"

what? !

Leonard looks back!

My goodness! ! !

Antetokounmpo, who had taken Duncan out just now, had already turned back and was even flying in the air!
The ball in Garnett's hand was already flying in the air! ! !

Garnett took advantage of the moment of confrontation with him and passed the ball from behind! ! ! !
How did this get out?

How did Garnett pass the ball right under my nose? !
I'm Leonard, I'm not Nick Young! ! !
Raising his head and looking at the still calm smile on Garnett's face, Leonard instantly understood.

high!
Garnett's height makes his passing vision and concealment almost full! ! !

Clang!
Antetokounmpo received a pass from Garnett and dunked directly!

After Antetokounmpo dunked, all the fans at the scene were even stunned for a moment.

After a moment, the Lakers fans began to celebrate wildly.

The Spurs fans, Popovich, are still shocked at this time.

because!

Garnett, with a pass and his useless organization, directly penetrated the Spurs' defense!

In the previous three times Duncan scored, you can hardly say that the Spurs penetrated the Lakers' defense. It's just that Duncan's personal ability is great.

But this time!
The Lakers definitely penetrated the Spurs' defense!
"No, this time, it is also a victory of personal ability. Garnett used his useless and weak pass to fool the two defensive cores inside and outside the Spurs!!!"

"No wonder the Lakers' score is about to collapse, but Coach D is still so calm!"

"This game is not over yet!!!"

Yes, this game is not over yet!
Jeanie Buss, who was squatting on the sidelines, looked at Garnett who was so angry that she almost had a heart attack. He actually led the Lakers to withstand the strong singles attack of the Spurs and Duncan by passing the ball. Everyone was shocked!

At the critical moment, passing the ball is useless!
This is the consensus!

"Now, who the hell dares to say that passing the ball is useless?!"

"Kevin Garnett's pass is not a pass like LeBron James'. Kevin Garnett's pass is a really tough, really strongest pass that can bring scoring. This is a real assist. I emphasize once again that assists like Kevin Garnett’s are the real organization!”

“The organization is useless at critical moments. That’s not because the organization is useless, but because you people are useless!!!”

O'Neal's roar made James' face in front of the TV constantly changing.

No one can bear it when someone points his nose and scolds him like that.

But what can he do?
This is his reputation in the NBA now.

As long as he doesn't win the championship again, he won't be able to stand up.

The NBA is written by the winners.

The past three years have been so difficult, not because I am in a group or nomadic, but because I have not succeeded!
"If the Lakers lose this game, Coach D will be like me and have nothing!"

The game became tense again.

Popovich once again became an ant on the hot pot.

At this time, there was only one sentence in Jenny Bass’s mind, a repeated sentence.

A sentence that Coach D kept repeating in front of them.

"Believe in your players!"

"As long as you let your players play, believe in your players!"

"Be confident, your player is you!"

(End of this chapter)