Reborn in the 96 golden generation

Chapter 405 Challenging Popovich's Authority
O'Neal fell to the low post and immediately attacked Robinson after getting the ball. After a bulldozer-style back attack, Robinson obviously couldn't resist, and Rose had to come to help defend.

Unexpectedly, O'Neal, who is full of energy, is still able to do a job with ease under the double attack. After a clever "shark turn and small hook", the basketball hits the net with a crisp sound!

"30:28", the Lakers lead the Spurs by two points.

In the first round matchup with Robinson, O'Neal clearly had the upper hand. After all, how old is Robinson, and O'Neal's youthful vigor makes it reasonable to suffer.

The Spurs immediately launched a new round of offensive. This time, Robinson no longer slammed O'Neal inside, but pulled to the middle distance. The next two points can be regarded as a little bit of face saving.

"30:30", the two sides drew again.

O'Neal then continued to attack the Spurs inside, and Robinson also worked hard. His mental will has surpassed physical fatigue, and he used his strong physique and precise positioning to block O'Neal's strong attack on the basket in time.

O'Neal saw that there was no way to take advantage of it, and then passed the ball out. After Fisher got the ball, he used Jimmit and Fox's "double screen" to create space for his shot, and made a decisive mid-range shot. Sound into the network!
"32:30", the Lakers lead again.

Although "Little Fish" is not fast, his shooting stability is still good, and he is very calm, has good psychological quality and is trustworthy.

The Spurs' subsequent offensive still revolved around Robinson. Robinson continued to mention taking the ball in a high position, which not only attracted O'Neal, but also supported the team's offense.

Although the strength of the Spurs' bench lineup is not as good as that of the main force, the tactical execution is not bad at all. The outside players disrupt the Lakers' overall defense by constantly breaking through with the ball, and then use interspersed running positions and off-ball screens to shoot three shots from the outside. point.

After passing the ball several times, Jackson, who was in the bottom corner on one side, had a chance to catch the ball and shoot a three-pointer without hesitation.

It's a pity that the opportunity came out, but the final shot came out of the frame.

O'Neal yelled, squeezed Robinson away, grabbed the rebound, and then passed the ball to Fisher.

In the Lakers' bench lineup, Fisher's dribbling skills are still passable, so he has become the core of the team's operation.

After Fisher got the ball, he was not in a hurry to launch a fast break. He knew in his heart that no one in this lineup was good for fast breaks, and playing fast would only kill him.

Just as Fisher was dribbling the ball across the half court in a hurry, he suddenly found a large figure rushing to the frontcourt. When he took a closer look, it turned out to be the "big shark" O'Neill running with fat and trembling.

Fisher was overjoyed, saw the opportunity and threw his arm away, and made a precise and powerful throw. O'Neal looked up at the trajectory of the basketball, and at the same time took great strides to chase after him. Suddenly he jumped up and smashed the basketball in mid-air Press hard into the basket!

The audience exploded in an instant, O'Neal's "alley oop" can be described as wonderful and soul-stirring, completely igniting the Great Western Forum Arena.

This is not over yet. After scoring the goal, O'Neal actually took the "overlord step" while looking at his palm in disbelief. His domineering and funny look made the Lakers fans excited.

"34:30", the Lakers lead the Spurs by four points.

Under O'Neal's mighty performance, the Lakers completely crushed the Spurs in momentum.

"O'Neal finally understood the essence of my fast break tactics. Once a super heavyweight player like him plays a fast break, let alone a person, even a big truck will be difficult to stop."

Harris, who was sitting upright on the coach's bench, stared at O'Neill and said with relief.

"O'Neill is able to fully exercise. It's really gratifying, but, coach, have you ever considered that a player of O'Neill's weight seems to be more likely to be injured once he starts to run like crazy."

Zhou Yu, who was sitting on the side, said in a faintly worried way.

"Wang, you are good in everything, but you always like to pour cold water on my enthusiasm. Doesn't this coach even know this?"

Harris immediately lowered his face, showing displeasure.

"Coach, you are well-informed, of course you are very clear, I just remind you."

Zhou Yu laughed.

"I don't need you to remind me. I won't talk too much in the future. O'Neill played fast break voluntarily. I didn't force him."

Harris said in a deep voice.

"Yes, that's right. I heard with my own ears that O'Neill insists on becoming the next 'flying pig' after Barkley, and the coach can't stop him even if he wants to."

Zhou Yu immediately said with a smile all over his face.

"Wang, your analogy is not appropriate. How can I say that O'Neill is also one size bigger than Barkley. It is more appropriate to call him 'Flying Bear'."

After Harris finished speaking, he couldn't help but look at Zhou Yu and laughed.

"You two, one is the coach and the other is the captain. Is it interesting to secretly call people nicknames?"

Kobe interjected unbearably.

When Harris heard this, he immediately stopped laughing and felt that he had lost his composure. He might have been too excited just now, but he forgot his identity as the head coach for a while, and made a joke with a young man like Zhou Yu. It was really disrespectful.

In the next second, Harris quickly put on a straight face, staring at the field with scorching eyes, and restored the majesty of the head coach.

Seeing Harris' face changing faster than turning the pages of a book, Zhou Yu was really angry and laughed, wishing he could go up and pick his armpits, so that he could continue to lose his composure.

Compared to Harris who was so excited that he lost his composure, Spurs coach Popovich was so angry. He always thought that David Robinson lacked some toughness and blood in his game, and now he was infinitely magnified in front of O'Neal. He was furious.

You know, Robinson has devoted a lot of effort to him. Even before Duncan came, Popovich had always regarded him as the cornerstone of the team to train him, but the result is that Robinson has no advantage among the "four major centers". It can be said that he was even overwhelmed by a junior like O'Neill.

"Robinson! Don't always hide and fight! Fight with O'Neill! He's nothing to be afraid of!"

Popovich yelled at the court gaffe.

Robinson on the field was heartbroken when he heard it, and he was already in a bad mood, but after he yelled, he was even more angry, and he wanted to sneak in.

"Coach, please calm down, this is just a basketball game, not a fighting arena."

Duncan couldn't take it anymore, and finally spoke slowly.

"Duncan, are you talking to me?"

Popovich turned his head and looked at Duncan in surprise, and said.

"Yes, Coach Popo, although I haven't been with the Spurs for long, I think there is something wrong with your coaching method."

Duncan said bluntly.

"What's wrong with my coaching method, the players are not performing well, can't I blame them?"

Popovich looked displeased.

When all the team members saw this, they all turned their backs and couldn't bear to look directly at them. They all knew that Popovich was a promise in the Spurs. Duncan, a rookie, dared to openly challenge his authority. A scolding is unavoidable, and maybe some blood will be bled on him, and his blood will be used to sacrifice the flag.

"As the head coach, of course you have the right to point out the mistakes of the players, but you must teach them in accordance with your aptitude. To deal with a 'heavy tank' like O'Neill, you can't beat them, you can only outsmart them.

I think what Robinson did is right. Try not to conflict with O'Neal head-on. Using flexible steps and changes in defensive rhythm to constantly consume his energy and interfere with his shooting percentage is the best policy. "

Duncan talked eloquently.

(End of this chapter)