i have a coaching book

Chapter 108 A Wordless Confrontation

On January 2004, 1, at 6:8 p.m. in the Quicken Loans Arena, the match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks was about to begin.

After a simple shooting warm-up exercise, the starting lineups of both sides came to the middle circle of the basketball court together to compete for the ball.

The Cavaliers lined up the starting list, followed by point guard LeBron James, shooting guard Kedrick Brown, small forward Eric Williams, power forward Carlos Boozer, center Zajunas-Ilgauskas.

There was a crisp whistle of "beep".

The referee who presided over the game immediately threw the basketball in his hand high into the sky, and the game started with a ball scrimmage.

The centers of the two teams started almost simultaneously and jumped up.

Dikembe Mutombo vs Ilgauskas.

The heights of the two are not much different, one is 221cm and the other is 218cm. Ilgauskas is a floor runner. Gained the upper hand in bouncing.

Mutombo's physical talent is extremely strong, and his wingspan is quite amazing, allowing him to defeat Ilgauskas, who is alone in the jump ball world, jumping up gently, and dialing the basketball into Marbury's hands.

With long legs, he immediately accelerated the dribble to advance, and with a cross dribble, he easily passed Brown who stretched out his hand to steal.

Born in the Suns, under the guidance of the jumping and bombing master D'Antoni's seven-second offensive tactics, Marbury's speed increased.

Soon, he took the lead and rushed to the frontcourt. Without waiting for his teammates to get in position, he immediately shortened his body, accelerated his breakthrough, and rushed into the three-point line. James came to block and took a step from the free throw line. Did you sway the defense, directly used the European step layup, jumped up from the basket, stretched and stretched the body in the air, dodged James' block, right under the basket, hooked the right hand, and the basketball spun and flew to the basket The basket, as if it had eyes, nimbly wiped the backboard and got into the basket.

2 to 0! !
As soon as the Knicks started the game, they turned their backs and scored a wonderful goal, taking the lead.

Landing on the ground, Marbury's center of gravity was out of balance, and he fell directly off the court. Seeing the posture of the referee holding up the two-point goal, Marbury scrambled, immediately got up, turned around and quickly returned to defense.

After scoring the first goal of the Knicks' career, Marbury was in a turbulent mood, and while running, he imitated Iverson's celebration of listening after scoring a goal.

Originally, the fans and spectators outside the court saw this gorgeous goal, and their visual nerves were stimulated. Based on Shinshi's idea, they politely gave their opponents encouraging applause. Unexpectedly, Marbury actually made a provocative celebration action.

As a result, the applause of the upset fans and audience was replaced by boos in an instant in response to Marbury's provocation.

The offensive and defensive transition, the Cavaliers attacked, James received the bottom line and quickly served, and immediately quickly advanced across the half, three steps and two steps, came to the frontcourt, non-stop, head sank, and directly held the ball and forced a breakthrough in the middle.

Marbury took the main defense, bit the bullet and rushed forward to defend, James rushed up unstoppably, directly smashed through Marbury's defense, moved a step sideways, made a crab step, and rushed into the inside line like a domineering, Marbury followed by a step across , Wanting to block James' breakthrough with his body.

James was also unambiguous, carrying Marbury's body, rolling into the basket, squeezing Marbury's body, pulling the ball directly, and taking off in one step.

With the left hand, Mutombo's hands were blocked, and the right hand grabbed the basketball and slammed it into the basket.

Landing, James beat his chest and passionately celebrated the goal.

2 to 2! !
After only waiting for 10 seconds, James responded with a domineering goal, as if saying to Marbury, here, the Quicken Loans Center Arena is my territory, don't try to play wild here!
Fans outside the court saw James' tough response, and the warm applause fell like rain, and the fierce cheers suddenly sounded like thunder.

As if welcoming your own king back from a victorious battle, sincerely express your inner touch.

On the commentary stage, with a surprised expression on his face, McBrin exclaimed: "What happened on the field? The reaction of the fans and audience was so intense. I just tried the headset, and then adjusted for a while. The data and information of each player, I didn’t expect that just after the opening, there will be a collision of speed and passion, but I was in a daze and missed this wonderful scene! It’s a pity!!”

Looking at the bitter face of his partner next to him, groom Albert didn't answer his doubts, but just smiled and said, "Then you have to concentrate in the future! Wonderful duels don't happen all the time, and I didn't explain them to you." Obligation, the object of my service is only my audience!
Okay, let's look down, how will the Knicks respond next time? "

On the basketball court, the rhythm of the two sides opened and closed, and the speed flew up.

The Knicks attacked, Marbury dribbled the ball and was still advancing quickly. The front scene faced James with a defensive posture, and the main defense was calm. Marbury just wanted to make another impulse, but felt the pressure of the line of sight brought by the flank. He resisted the urge to single out James.

All I saw was Alan Houston on the left reaching out for the ball. His resolute eyes seemed to be talking: who is the boss here?

These words got into Marbury's ears, and the pressure on his face came as expected.

Just arrived on the first day, I had conflicts with the boss of the team for the right to the ball!
Will it be replaced immediately?
Although some media have touted Marbury as the son of New York, he hasn't proved himself in the Knicks yet, so it's really not easy to tear up his face with Alan Houston. I'm still young, and I have time to wait.

Marbury chose to pass the ball to Alan Houston who asked for the ball on the left.

Off the court, on the Knicks coaching bench, head coach Don Cheney put his arms around his chest and his face was very calm, but when he saw the newcomer Marbury and Alan Houston in the confrontation, Marbury chose to back down, his eyes closed. Li's expression softened involuntarily.

As soon as the Knicks came to challenge the team boss, if Marbury didn't back down, wouldn't even his head coach give him face?
Fortunately, although the lone wolf was alone, he bowed his head temporarily, and Don Cheney also secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

Outside the 45-degree three-point line on the left, Alan Houston still had a dignified face, catching the ball and facing the frame, posing in a three-threat offensive posture.

Since he took the initiative to ask for the ball, he definitely didn't say that he passed the ball, so the threat went to three points.

Kedrick Brown still didn't dare to take it lightly, lowered his body's center of gravity, opened his hands, and performed standard defensive actions. He knew that Alan Houston was known for his shooting, so he took half a step. His breakthrough was also very sharp, and he had to guard against it.

With a probing step on the left, Alan Houston seemed to break through to the left. Brown just stepped out with his right foot, but saw Alan Houston quickly retract his foot, lift the ball over the top, put his feet together, and make a shooting posture.

Not a breakthrough?It's about to shoot! !
The reputation of "mid-range pitching" is so great that Brown dared not wait too long. He immediately adjusted his center of gravity, rushed forward and stretched out his hands to interfere.

When he came to the front, he saw Alan Houston's next move clearly. He only saw the opponent, pulled the basketball down, turned his head sideways, suddenly accelerated to the right, and dribbled in. Brown wanted to reach out or use his body to block, It's too late...

(End of this chapter)