Basketball K God

Chapter 172 Learning from Kobe

"Director Zhang, would you like to comment on Xie Kai, an overseas Chinese player of the Kings?" Sun Zhengping asked.

Director Zhang thought for a while, and then said: "Xie Kai's ability to start in a weak team like the Kings is worthy of recognition. Kevin Martin's injury gave him opportunities, and he himself was determined to seize these opportunities. I remember that he played the shooting guard position, so if I want to say, who is the best in this position, that is Kobe! So, if Xie Kai wants to improve in the NBA, he needs to learn from Kobe. Only learn from Kobe..."

"Director Zhang, the signal ahead shows that the game has already started. Let's pay attention to the game first. Regarding the discussion between the two teams, let's proceed during the timeout or intermission!" Sun Zhengping said solemnly, wearing glasses.

Ahead, Sleep Train Arena, Hayes and Jason Thompson prepare to jump ball near the center circle.

The referee threw the ball into the air, and Hayes gave up the jump directly, allowing Thompson to easily transfer the ball to Nocioni.

"Hey, if Yao Ming was on the ball, Jason Thompson wouldn't dare to use his jumping ability so recklessly!" Director Zhang said.

Tyreke Evans dribbled the ball and gave it to Hawes in the high post.

Hawes supported in a high position, and the other players of the Kings blocked and cut without the ball.

Defensive thanks to the Rockets' defensive champion Trevor Ariza.

"Director Zhang, why didn't Coach Rick Adelman let Sean Battier guard Xie Kai?" Sun Zhengping asked.

"I think it has something to do with Ariza's experience!" Director Zhang replied seriously.

"What experience?" Sun Zhengping became interested.

Director Zhang cleared his throat and said: "Ariza played for the Lakers before. Think about it. He played for the Lakers. He was teammates with superstars like Kobe for many years. When defending Kobe during training, I guess he has He has practiced a good defense. Kobe can't defend him, but other 2 players in the league, he is much easier to defend!"

"Oh, that's true. Ariza, an athlete who won the NBA championship with Kobe last season, is very strong!" Sun Zhengping nodded in agreement.

For the Kings, the tactics didn't work out. In the end, Evans tried to push inside but failed, and almost made a mistake. A "throwing the pot" 24 seconds ago was given to Xie Kai in the bottom corner of the right wing.

Xie Kai catches the ball and makes a hasty shot—a miss!
Hai Ye's big butt resisted Jason Thompson, accepted the rebound, and handed it to Aaron Brooks to advance.

Xiaobu's advancing speed is very fast. Now that Yao Ming is with the sick, the team does not need to use a big center as the core to play a combination of internal and external tactics. At present, their overall lineup is not high enough, so the offensive rhythm is much faster than last season.

"Hey, Brooks, hit your ass!" Director Zhang explained.

The king's defense speed is still very fast. They have two big men over 210cm in their formation, but neither of them is a heavy center. They are young and their movement speed is really not inferior to the opponent.

On the Rockets side, Xiaobu shot a 3-pointer—nothing!

Jason Thompson took the rebound and handed it to Evans to fight back.

The two teams played for almost 3 minutes in the opening game, and the battle was tied at 4. The outside line did not score 3 points, and the offensive efficiency was very low.

"Director Zhang, both sides shot poorly at the beginning of this game. What do you think is the reason?" Sun Zhengping asked.

Zhang Weiping said: "Both sides are playing reasonably, but the basket is not good! Now the game has just started, and the hands on both sides are still cold! Wait until the hands warm up, and the feeling will come up!"

Xie Kai didn't feel good at the beginning. He played for almost 4 minutes and made 3 of 0 shots without any statistics. Compared with the bravery of the previous games, it seemed a bit abnormal.

"Director Zhang, Xie Kai, this player has not scored a goal so far. What do you think is the reason?" Sun Zhengping asked.

Director Zhang answered very positively: "He still doesn't play decisively enough. If he gets a chance, attack resolutely. Don't hesitate! He needs to learn from Kobe on this point. I suggest that he watch more Kobe game videos!"

The Kings' offensive efficiency was low in the first half of the first quarter, which was different from their previous games.Fortunately, the Rockets are not playing very well here, so the point difference is not big, and the visiting team is not leading by many.

Xie Kai was replaced by his teammate Udry when half of the first quarter was left. His outside touch is really bad, and the ball is often in the hands of Evans on the court. He wants to feel the ball and lacks opportunities.

Xie Kai's poor performance is still inseparable from Ariza's excellent defense.Ariza and Durant are different, the former started with defense.

When Xie Kai left the court, his statistics were 3 of 0 shots, no free throws, only 2 rebounds and 1 assist.

After Xie Kai left the field, the offensive efficiency of the two teams has rebounded. In the words of Director Zhang - "Hands are hot!"

At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets in the away game led the Kings by 30 points at 26:4.

At the Toyota Center, although there was no game, the cheers of the home team fans enveloped the stadium.The team is playing an away game, but fans are arranged here to watch the game between the home team and the Kings on the big screen.Although Yao Ming is reimbursed for the season, this team is still equivalent to the home team in China, so advertising slogans with Chinese characters can be seen everywhere on the sidelines.

Xie Kai sat on the bench, feeling a little complicated.He was dissatisfied with his own performance in the first quarter.He doesn't think it's because of Ariza that he played so poorly, he needs to play better, and he can't be looked down upon by others on this court!
Unexpectedly, at the beginning of the second quarter, Xie Kai's number was called by coach Paul Westphal.

Xie Kai will form the team's second team with Udry, Casspi, Kenny Thomas and Joan Brockman.

Casspi and Joan Brockman are rookies this year, and they also got a lot of opportunities in the rebuilding team of the Kings.

Section 2 begins.The Rockets got the ball first, and Kyle Lowry slowly dribbled it over.

The Rockets played a double point guard at the beginning of the second quarter, and Lowry and Brooks appeared together.

Thanks for defending Lowry.

Although Lowry's height is only 185cm, his body is very stocky, his butt is big and strong, and he is a little fat man with full impact.

For the Rockets, Carl Landry hits a jumper near the paint -- no!
Kenny Thomas received the rebound and gave it to Udry to advance.

The Kings attacked, Kenny Thomas made a mistake when receiving the ball in the frontcourt, and was intercepted by Xiaobu!
Xiao Bu quickly rushed to the frontcourt and forced a layup - Xie Kai, who was overtaken, chased the cap and got out of the bottom line!
Xie Kai let out a breath of anger. So far in the game, he has not had many opportunities to perform, and he has not performed well.With his strict requirements on himself, the current performance is far from enough.

(End of this chapter)