Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 613 Another Goat of Coach D!

In the second quarter, the Bobcats and the Lakers chose to use their starting lineups at the same time, which was something that many experts, media and spectators did not expect.

The two teams played very intensely in the first quarter. The stars of both teams performed extremely well, but the consumption was also really great.

In this situation, many experts and commentators believed during the intermission that the two teams would call it a day and stop competing.

The two teams were competing in the first quarter of the game.

The Bobcats said they would not give the Lakers any chance to attack, and they meant to not give them any, in order to suppress the Lakers in momentum.

As for the Lakers, they must win this game because they want to achieve their goal in one battle. They will never give up and give up the initiative of the game. So, even if you don’t give me a chance, I can already get in and make you give up this absolute defense that consumes your energy.

Both teams wanted to defeat their opponents, but the opponents refused to give in. In the end, Coach D and Popovich both chose to fight to the end.

Many Chinese fans in front of the TV are very familiar with this scene.

"Aren't these two martial arts masters competing with each other in internal strength? In the end, neither of them gave in and they both ended up killing each other!"

"This is Ouyang Feng and Hong Qigong!!!"

It was the finals now, otherwise if something unexpected happened on either side, Yang Guo next to him would die of laughter.

Although, Coach D and Popovich's choice shocked and unbelievable the audience.

But after thinking about it for a while, I feel it is very reasonable.

The Lakers are leading 3-2, and Game 7 of the Finals will be played in two days. Since they have chosen to fight in this game, they must treat it as the last one. Otherwise, if they give up halfway through and lose this game, they will not be able to win the next one due to excessive consumption, and in the end, they will lose both sides.

At this moment, we must be determined to win this game, no matter what the cost of coming back is.

There was no hesitation at all. Popovich's determination was respectable and there was no question about it.

And what about Coach D?
In fact, there is no problem at all. They use their starting lineup to compete with Yao Ming alone. Even if Yao Ming is gone, and the Bobcats have lost all their starting lineups, can they really beat the Lakers?
This is very hard to say.

However, now the Lakers' Yao Ming has made it clear that he will establish a huge advantage immediately after the start of the game and put the Bobcats under tremendous pressure. How can the Bobcats not keep up?

Did they really wait until they were behind by more than ten points, allowing Yao Ming and the Lakers to play with ease?
This is definitely not possible.

We must not give Yao Ming the opportunity to control the entire game. We must prevent this terrible thing from happening, even at all costs. The Lakers must not play this game with ease.

The only thing that the Lakers are afraid of is their starting lineup!
The Bobcats' starting defense was so strong that it was suffocating. Even the Goats like Kobe and McGrady couldn't score easily, and they couldn't even shoot normally!

Faced with such a strong defense, the Lakers can only use Yao Ming!

Otherwise, it will be difficult for the Lakers to score.

Therefore, as long as the Bobcats put out their starting lineup, Popovich will have no choice but to continue to play Yao Ming.

Therefore, the Bobcats have the basis to consume Yao Ming. Most of the NBA teams do not even have the qualifications to consume Yao Ming, because for NBA teams other than the Bobcats, Kobe and McGrady can solve all the problems. Even Jokic, Antetokounmpo, and even McCaw and Roy can solve the problems easily.

Facing the Bobcats' current starting lineup, the Lakers found that only Yao Ming could solve the problem.

This gave the Bobcats a chance to use up Yao Ming, and also gave the Lakers a chance to trade Yao Ming for the Bobcats' starting lineup.

In order to consume Yao Ming and strangle other offensive points, the Bobcats' starting players have consumed too much energy, and the consumption will become increasingly apparent.

Even if the Bobcats players were younger, it would probably be difficult for them to last that long.

Even Jordan, who had such excellent physical strength, played in this way and only lasted three quarters against the Celtics.

I'm afraid others won't even last three quarters.

Besides, that was the Celtics, not the stronger Lakers.

At the end of the first half, with the intensity of the two teams and the way they played, there were bound to be some unexpected events.

"This game has turned cruel!"

"No, maybe not yet. Now we have to see if Grant Hill can make up for O'Neal's vacancy on the defensive end!"

O'Neal's attack in the first quarter of this game was indeed blocked by Yao Ming under the basket.

But O'Neal's defense in the first quarter of this game was absolutely top-notch.

He can run, jump, and assist in defense. He can also temporarily switch defense with Tabit to Yao Ming when Duncan is double-teaming him to prevent Yao Ming from receiving the ball or attacking immediately after receiving the ball, thus creating an opportunity for Duncan to return to defense again.

O'Neal deserves a great credit for forcing the Lakers to use only Yao Ming for offense.

Now Grant Hill has replaced O'Neal's position. Naturally, there is no problem with Grant Hill's athletic ability. He is even stronger, much stronger.

But the height...

It is indeed not enough.

This inevitably makes many experts and celebrities who support the Bobcats worried.

The game resumed and the Bobcats attacked first in the second quarter.

Grant Hill, who replaced O'Neal, dribbled the ball across half court.

With Grant Hill, the Bobcats have an extra ball handler.

Thabeet, Jordan and Grant Hill can all handle the ball.

This greatly relieved the pressure on Thabeet and Jordan when holding the ball, especially Jordan. Thabeet is so tall that even if he has excellent dribbling skills, he will not hold the ball too much. So when O'Neal is on the court, all the pressure is on Jordan.

It was Jordan, otherwise ordinary people would not be able to withstand such tremendous pressure of holding the ball.

Now that Grant Hill has the ball, Jordan can free up his offense.

Jordan definitely can't go to the basket without the ball when he has it.

Now that Hill has the ball, Jordan can naturally go to the basket.

"What a pity, O'Neill is gone!"

If O'Neal was still on the court, could O'Neal without the ball and Jordan without the ball challenge Yao Ming?

O'Neal or Jordan, with the ball, challenged Yao Ming and mostly failed. However, playing with and without the ball is completely different.

It’s a pity that Coach D never lets Grant Hill and O’Neal be on the court at the same time.

I don’t know what Coach D’s thoughts and mentality are.

I think Coach D should have his own considerations.

Even though O'Neal was not there, and even though he knew he would never have a chance against Yao Ming if he went to the basket.

However, Jordan still went to the basket like O'Neal did before. The reason was simple: it was to give other Bobcats players an opportunity to attack.

The Lakers' defense was so expanded that there were almost no three-point opportunities. The Bobcats' only chance to attack was a one-on-one breakthrough and a quick stop jump shot.

When O'Neal is on the court, he can also pull out and set screens for his teammates.

Although Thabeet was double-teamed after the pick-and-roll, others who performed the pick-and-roll with O'Neal were also double-teamed. Who made O'Neal have no shooting ability?

but!

O'Neal is broad and fat, and sometimes he can hang on to people. As long as he hangs on the Lakers defensive players, the Bobcats offensive players will have a chance.

The Bobcats were able to score 22 points in the first quarter, not only because of some magical shots by Thabeet, but also because of O'Neal's contribution in the pick-and-roll.

Now without O'Neal, the Bobcats players have to rely entirely on one-on-one singles.

It's hard to say whether this is a good or bad opportunity.

For example, Hill wanted to pass the ball to Tabit, but Tabit was tightly entangled by Antetokounmpo and it was difficult for him to catch the ball.

If O'Neal is there, Thabeet can receive the ball with the help of O'Neal's screen.

But without O'Neal, Duncan pulled out to cover for Thabeet, and the defender next to Thabeet was replaced by Ebanks, who seemed to have difficulty catching the ball.

Trying to pass the ball to Tabit consumed the Bobcats' offensive time in this round.

After a lot of effort, Tabit ran in front of Grant Hill and wanted to receive the ball for a one-on-one play, but Ebanks bypassed the screen and got stuck between Hill and Tabit, and Tabit continued to run away without the ball.

This offensive round of the Bobcats made the Bobcats fans on the sidelines tremble with fear, and also made the commentators, experts, and celebrities on the sidelines marvel again and again.

"Ebanks is definitely the best player I have ever seen in terms of screen defense and pick-and-roll defense!"

"Shaq didn't score a single point in the first quarter, which was miserable, but his contribution to the Bobcats in the first quarter and his value are still rising like crazy! If the Bobcats win this game and eventually win the championship, I will vote for Shaq for the FMVP!"

"The Lakers' offense is dead!"

"Oh my god!!! Coach D told Grant Hill not to look for his teammates and to attack on his own!!!"

On the court, seeing that the red card was about to come and the gesture of Coach D that he caught a glimpse of in his peripheral vision, Grant Hill very smoothly took a step outward. Hill's three-point shooting ability was unstable, so Kobe was not moved at all. He did not stick to him, but lowered his head and prepared to defend and break through.

I have to say that Kobe's defensive choice was extremely correct.

but!

Almost at the moment Kobe lowered his head, he felt a gust of wind passing by him!

Kobe's eyes widened!
Even Maizi, who was not far away, widened his eyes!

"OMG!!!"

Many celebrities from the 90s at the scene shouted collectively!
"I saw the scene where Jordan and Pippen were passed by Hill in one step!!!"

"The fastest first step in NBA history!!!"

When Grant Hill was at his peak, if he had a stable pull-up jump shot, he would undoubtedly be one of the strongest offensive players in the NBA. Unfortunately, by the time he developed top-notch mid-range shooting, his athletic ability had been lost.

The strongest first step, but no shot, in the end can only rush the basket. In that barbaric era, if you are not injured, who will be injured? If you are not plagued by injuries, who will be plagued by injuries?

Even someone as tough as Michael Jordan broke his leg, didn't he?

Hill now has peak athletic ability and peak shooting!

Now Hill is the kind of person that makes Du Kang jealous and he wants to buy him props to stabilize his physical strength so that he can play on the court for thirty or forty minutes.

Now Hill is the person who makes Du Kang hesitate whether to give the precious points to him instead of Duncan.

Hill is so strong now!
It's almost equivalent to a slightly weaker combination of Jordan, who had top athletic ability when he was young, and Jordan, who didn't have top athletic ability but had top fade away at his peak.

The combination of Jordan from the two periods is the current Grant Hill.

Kobe was almost nailed to the spot. When he turned around to defend, Grant Hill had already jumped high at the free throw line!

格兰特希尔身高2米03，臂展2米12，再加上格兰特希尔30多岁大伤后都能跳80多公分的弹跳。

Kobe, who had lost his defensive position, could only watch Hill throw the ball!

This scene is actually very shocking!
This is Kobe!

This is the Goat Department!

I can only say that Grant Hill is too selfless. With such strong offensive ability, he actually always wants to be a supporting role and always wants to pass the ball to Thabeet.

In fact, Grant Hill could have done it himself a long time ago!
There is no need to drag it until the time is almost 24 seconds.

"I can only say that I understand why Coach Durant pushed Hill to attack as hard as he could after he pushed the ball to the three-point line!"

"Grant Hill really has this ability!"

After Hill advanced to the three-point line, Du Kang on the sidelines let him attack.

But Hill still has to cooperate with his teammates.

Hill's talent is comparable to Jordan's, but Hill and Jordan have completely different styles.

With Hill's current ability, he can actually play like Jordan.

However, Hill does not seem to have this style in his genes.

If he had not been forced into 24 seconds, Hill would have been more willing to pass the ball.

A swipe!
Hill's groundbreaking single shot hit the target!

28 is better than 24!

The Lakers, who were originally leading by 8 points, instantly became a 4-point lead!
There is no doubt that this put tremendous pressure on Popovich on the sidelines.

He originally thought that Thabeet's physical fitness would decline and his offensive success rate would drop rapidly under extreme defense.

In the end, Coach D had no choice but to let Beasley or Rose, who played in the decisive battle, play. This way, Yao Ming could be used to exchange for more Bobcats consumption, laying the foundation for the Lakers' victory.

Unexpectedly!

After Thabeet was exhausted and his offensive movements declined, it was Grant Hill who stood up!

Grant Hill's attack on Kobe this time was so powerful that it was terrifying!
Looking back, Yao Ming scored again over Duncan's head. This time, Yao Ming did not cooperate with his teammates, did not waste time and energy, and attacked directly.

30 is better than 24!

Yao Ming did give Popovich a huge sense of security.

But, looking back, Grant Hill once again passed Kobe in almost the same way and completed a quick stop jump shot. The sense of security that Popovich had just felt disappeared in an instant.

I'm stunned!
Popovich was really stunned when he saw Hill pass Kobe!
"Incredible turnaround breakthrough! Grant Hill's turnaround breakthrough was so smooth. Kobe was really nailed to the spot this time, just like Scott Pippen back then!!!"

In fact, after Kobe was frozen by Hill, the camera at the scene also pointed the lens at Pippen.

This made Pippen feel extremely embarrassed.

Back then, this kid was invincible when he broke through, and his first step was simply T0 level in NBA history, but he didn't have a stable jump shot.

Now, even his jump shots are so awesome, who can defend him?

"GOAT! This guy is more like the Goat than Jordan! Now he is the strongest version of himself in Jordan's eyes!"

"Coach D is too awesome!"

Pippen now feels like kneeling down to Coach D like O'Neal and Jordan!
This urge is becoming stronger and stronger!

(End of this chapter)