I'm the boss in the NBA

Chapter 80 The Unstoppable Iverson
Tang Shuai also has a big head. I didn't expect Iverson to be so difficult to defend. Even Posey couldn't restrain him.

Reluctantly, Tang Shuai yelled at Jordan on the field, and arranged for him to defend Iverson in a misplaced position, with Su Yi and Posey assisting from the side. I believe that relying on Jordan's experience, Iverson's explosion can be limited. Otherwise, according to his scoring efficiency, this game cannot be played.

It was time for the Rockets to attack. Su Yi dribbled the ball across half court, stopped throwing shots, and threw the basketball high to Olajuwon inside. Olajuwon shook his shoulder slightly and made a fake turn with his back. Then he turned to the other side, facing Mutombo's outstretched giant palm, and gently threw the basketball out. The basketball fell into the net obediently, and Olajuwon helped the Rockets stop the bleeding.

Although Mutombo's ability to block shots is very strong, it is also divided, and players like Olajuwon are the type that he is not easy to defend, although Olajuwon has reached the end of his career, and Mutombo Also averaged a double-double this season.

However, in the case of Olajuwon's physical fitness enough, he played Mutombo's block-type insider with a fake move and an extremely easy shot. It is difficult to be blocked, at most it will interfere with the feeling of shooting.

For Olajuwon, who has been in the NBA for more than ten years, countless basketball experiences are the foundation of his foothold in the Rockets. With these experiences, he can score 25 points in only 12 minutes per game for the Rockets. 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block.

He doesn't pursue rebounds very much this year, and this is not the task given to him by the team. The team doesn't need him to bounce around to grab rebounds. He only needs to rely on his ability to finish at the basket to score goals.

It can even be said that as long as he can contain the opponent's inside line, the offense is often handed over to Jordan, McGrady, and Su Yi, and the rebounds are handed over to young people like Randolph.

Of course, because of Randolph's suspension, the Rockets' ability to protect rebounds will drop significantly. Not too bad for the 76ers.

Ewing averaged 20 minutes per game this season, scoring 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Compared with last year, Ewing's statistics have dropped a bit compared to last year. On the court, he is more of a space for McGrady and Su Yi, not to say that his statistics If it's not good, no one will guard him, but his offensive desire is not strong. When the team needs him, such as the Knicks game, he scored 18 points and 8 rebounds.

The 76ers still handed over the basketball to Iverson. It seems that Coach Larry Brown's tactics are:

The team had difficulty scoring, so they gave the ball to Iverson and let him break the opponent's defense.

It is easy for the team to score. Give the ball to Iverson and let him use the data to compete for the scoring champion.

In short, Larry Brown is also the head coach of a fucking star. As long as the star wants to play, he will let him keep playing.

But this time, Iverson found that the defender in front of him had changed, and Michael Jordan stood in front of him.

"Hey, boy, we meet again, you are doing well now, you have been the scoring champion!" Jordan greeted Iverson.

In fact, they have known each other for a long time. In the season when Iverson first entered the NBA, Jordan personally defended him. At that time, he was still working hard for his second dynasty with the Bulls. Iverson, the result is that Jordan was easily passed by this little man with a butterfly step and hit that shot.

Although they were rivals on the court, their personal relationship was not bad. Jordan valued this young man very much, and Iverson also respected Jordan very much.

"Brother, I won't hold back from you, you have to be careful!" Iverson also replied.

But the game is not a place to reminisce. As soon as he finished speaking, Iverson leaned forward with a tentative step, and then he dribbled the ball from his crotch to his right hand as Jordan moved to the right.

Jordan didn't hesitate, he quickly followed Iverson's footsteps. At this time, Iverson received the basketball to his left hand again, and made another breakthrough to the left. Jordan strode to Iverson with a big stride. forward.

But he was still deceived by this little man. Iverson dribbled the ball under his crotch again, and the basketball returned to his right hand again.

In fact, this is not a problem with Jordan's defensive experience, but that he has to defend the past, otherwise, Iverson's fake moves can become real offensive directions at any time.

However, even if Iverson found a gap, it was only enough for him to break through one step forward, because Jordan reacted quickly. He turned around and retreated quickly, while leaning his body and sticking out his long arms, trying to interfere Iverson's shot.

Iverson threw the basketball at the free throw line. It wasn't that he didn't want to break into the paint anymore, but that Jordan's defense wasn't as bad as Su Yi and Troy's. For a superstar, it is already very good to have such a small amount of shooting space.

However, Iverson was still disturbed by Jordan, not because of his long arm, but because he pushed Iverson with his other arm in a concealed place. This is the trick of the old hooligan.

As an old ball ruffian who has played in the NBA for more than ten years, Jordan was abused by Lambiel's means back then. The NBA at that time did not have as many restrictions as it does now. In a league that believes in hand-to-hand basketball, if you dare not fight, then He can still play basketball, and of course there are those who don't confront but use means to hurt other players.

For example, Lambiel, he is one of the most disgusting guys.

When confronting the opponent's basket, Lambiel would always use dark elbows, step on his feet, and lift his crotch from time to time, so as to make the opponent uncomfortable. At that time, fans could often see Jordan lying on the ground with a face of pain. , but Lambiel made the referee think he didn't do it with a concerned look.

Compared with Lambiel, what Jordan is doing now is only pediatrics, but this action also gave Iverson some interference. When the basketball was shot, it was a little crooked and hit the side of the basket.

Olajuwon put Mutomboka behind him. Ewing easily took off the rebound and handed the basketball to Su Yi. Su Yi quickly dribbled the ball for half court, but Iverson had already retreated quickly, and Su Yi did not find it. Good offensive opportunity.

After all, his speed is much worse than that of Iverson. Without the addition of Curry and James, he can only be regarded as a qualified bench player.

Fortunately, his passing skills are not bad. Su Yi saw that Posey on the left had already rushed inside the three-point line, and hurriedly threw the basketball to the basket. He did not choose a faster low-level pass. Instead, he passed an over the top relying on his height.

The basketball slowly flew over Iverson's head, and just when Posey reached the free throw line, it flew above the basket. Posey caught the basketball steadily, dunked with both hands, and let out a sigh of relief.

As a player who is mainly based on defense in the NBA, it is his greatest responsibility to limit the opponent's stars, but today he did not do well. Whether it was assisting defense or single defense, he was passed by this little man.

The powerless sense of loss made James Posey feel humiliated. Even if the opponent is a star player, he still has the courage to defend the opponent.

And the ball from Su Yi made him find someone to vent his anger on. He dunked with both hands and roared loudly after landing, which made all the fans feel a little violent.

(End of this chapter)