Kwame Brown's Freshman

Chapter 87

"No, no, it's different, it's so different. Besides, it's not something I can control. Me and an old O'Neal? I don't think we can give others any more surprises. More importantly, , the team no longer wants to keep him.” Kobe did not budge at all on matters related to O’Neal. "Besides, we need fresh blood to supplement this team, don't we? It is impossible for O'Neal and my team to have the opportunity to get some talented young players! The team already has a strong intention to rebuild, Because I was young, I let them rebuild for a few years and set the fire for the future of the team. This is the legacy of the Lakers."

Looking at the thoughtful Rudy, Kobe smiled and continued: "It's just that I am very lucky. Who knew that Kwame would suddenly be worth the No. [-] pick? The rebuilding of the team is in the The instant it started, it was suddenly completed! The chips we had accumulated and were ready to trade for a suitable puzzle at a certain time were immediately put to use and were used to trade to Kidd. We are no better than the fat man last year When the time is poor, only stronger!"

"Yes, we are really strong, but will we be stronger than last year's Lakers?" Of course, Rudy didn't say this, but thought about it in his heart, then smiled, noncommittal.

Kwame didn't know about Kobe's conversation and was working hard to get familiar with the feel. The wear and tear of each team's game ball is different.Because the time to buy the ball is different, the time used for the game, and the time used for training before the game are all different.Just like the balls used for practice now, a few will be randomly selected for use when waiting for a game.

The NBA is different from the FIBA ​​in that they use old balls, so NBA players are not very comfortable playing international games, not only because of the height of the basket, but also because the new balls are very slippery without the familiar wear marks.

Time is spent practicing.

In the evening, at the FedEx Arena, the Lakers' away game against the Grizzlies officially started.

Although he is a good friend, a rare good friend, Kwame has no intention of showing mercy.

The two have played against each other several times in the past, and neither side played very well.Gasol is a good player, no one denies this, and he may be the player that all coaches in all systems like, because he is a comprehensive inside player who can attack, defend, organize, and rebound.But the playing style is too soft!

Whenever he encounters a tough defense, he softens, and Kwame doesn't care so much when he is on the court, he can defend as he wants. Defense is an important reason why he was still the main force before.So when the two match up, the data is outrageously poor.

Kwame's data is not good, so there is nothing.Gasol was frustrated by Kwame's tough defense and his statistics were poor.Therefore, the outside world has always believed that the relationship between the two must not be good.Of course, this is something that only boring reporters pay attention to.

At the beginning of the game, most of the 96 golden generation may have gone downhill since this season, and Wright is one of them.

In the 90s, people's physical fitness was not as good as it was in the 21st century. At that time, very few people could enter the NBA as a high school student, and there were many people who entered the league in their twenties.

Wright's physical fitness has begun to decline now. He was known as a flyer in his early years and lost to the young Humphries in a jump ball.

In the previous matchups, Kwame rarely had an advantage over the opposing player, and Gasol sadly became one of them.

"Paul, I'm going to dunk!" Kidd didn't rush to run and bomb at the beginning, and the half-court offense will also be an extremely important part of Rudy's tactics.It is impossible to play small ball tactics all the time in the playoffs. Half-court offense is still the main tactic of this team in the playoffs.

So the first ball was handed over to the inside. This is a habit that the Lakers have continued for many years, and Kidd got used to it after he came.

Gasol was very focused on the court, ignored Kwame's words, and was ready to meet Kwame's impact.Compared with before the All-Star, the degree of attention Kwame receives from opponents is vastly different.All the coaches began to pay attention to him, and Gasol also watched Kwame's games before this season. This guy is just different every day!Constantly improving, his strong inside play is simply undefendable!
So Gasol put all his strength on Kwame's back, ready to bear the impact again and again.

Feeling the power from his back, Kwame was a little surprised. It seems that Paul practiced well during the offseason!His strength has improved so much. It seems that it is not unreasonable for the Grizzlies to rely on him so much this year. He was originally invincible in the league based on his inside skills. !
But strength alone can't prevent me!Kwame smiled, turned to Gasol and said, "I'm coming!"

Gasol was ready, but Kwame turned around suddenly and stepped back to shoot a jumper!Gasol didn't expect Kwame to play like this at all, and could only watch the ball fly into the basket.

"Kwame is good! When did you have such a good step-back jumper?" Gasol was very surprised. It is no news that Kwame has started to shoot, but Gasol really didn't think of Kwame. The outside technology is so good!

Although this excellence is only relative to the inside line, it is still very good.But Gasol didn't think there was anything, he knew all of these!
"Don't be kidding, I don't know you? You must have some new tricks!" Kwame is not the kind of arrogant person. The insider who wants to compare offensive methods with Gasol is probably the former king. Bar!

"Yes, I learned a great inside footstep with a Brazilian friend. It is much more practical than the traditional European step!" Kwame guessed right, Gasol went to Brazil in the summer, and the league mvp there Practicing together, the opponent's inside footsteps are so gorgeous that they are not human. After practicing hard for a summer, Gasol still only learned some superficial, but he still improved his strength a lot.Now

The sharpness of his inside singles is not at the same level as before.This has led to the qualitative transformation of the Grizzlies this season.

Sure enough, Kwame on the defensive end immediately felt the tremendous pressure. When he pressed up with strength as before, he was shaken away at once. He only saw the opponent turn around twice in a row and hit an easy layup!

"Amazing! Who did you learn this from?" Kwame was shocked. This footstep, Olajuwon?But Kwame felt a little pity. After all, Gasol is a white man. Even if he has the inside skills like a dream, he can't play the inside power like Olajuwon.

The fact is also the same. Gasol is already a very strong insider in the league, but it has to be admitted that he still failed to make the All-Star this year. Even if he is the power forward with the highest victory contribution, he even surpasses Kwame and Duncan, but still ignored.

Kwame's offense in the interior is unstoppable by Gasol, but Gasol's own offense can be restricted by Kwame.

Gasol's new inside technique is very effective in shaking the opponent's center of gravity and unloading the opponent's strength. His teacher Luis Scola is relying on this trick to dominate South America.

But this kind of technique won't be of much use to people with outstanding wingspan, quick response, and super physical fitness.The opponent can wait until you finish the action, and attack quickly at the moment of the shot to knock the ball away.

(End of this chapter)