Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 14 Brad's Enemy

In the two games in the Holy City, the exhausted Spurs failed to cause much trouble for the Lakers. The general, who was no longer as brave as before, averaged only 14.5 points and 9.5 rebounds in the series. Derek Anderson's performance can only be regarded as mediocre. Duncan averaged 29 points and 16 rebounds per game.

Facing the Spurs' O'Neal who was strangled inside, his performance in the series was overwhelmed by the radiant Kobe. The media said that Jordan's real successor has appeared.

The Lakers sent away three top power forwards, hard and soft, to advance to the finals. On the other end, after sending away the old shooting guard Reggie Miller and the rising Vince Carter, Iverson met The Bucks led by fellow student Ray Allen.

Facing the No. 18 pick in the same year in the draft, Ray Allen was not at all afraid of Iverson, the MVP of the season. He scored high scores in two consecutive games, but his teammates were helpless except for the aliens and the wind and rain. , except for the big dog who clocked in with 6 points per game, other people really couldn't make a move. Scott Williams, who averaged 5 points and 7 rebounds per game this season, and Elvin Johnson, who had a famous name, were defeated by Uncle Mu and Tyrone. Hill completely robbed, and Uncle Mu's [-] frontcourt boards per game brought enough ammunition to allow Iverson to shoot wildly and unscrupulously, while Ray Allen could only compete with precise shots.

In Game 13, Ray Allen unsheathed his sword and made 9 of 2 three-pointers, sending the game into garbage time in the third quarter and pulling the 3-33 Bucks off the edge of the cliff return.It is worth mentioning that Iverson did not give up when the team trailed by 23 points. He scored 3 points in the fourth quarter and almost reversed the game. Recording 76 points pushed back the momentum of the 41ers chasing points.And Ray Allen's 46-point matchup against Iverson's [-]-point peak matchup became another set of classics after the semifinals.

Mutombo, who was acquired by the 76ers in the middle of the season, became the winner of the series. In the seventh game, Mu Tongbo dominated the interior, with 23 points, 19 rebounds and 7 blocks, which became an insurmountable performance for the Bucks. African mountains.Coupled with Iverson's tireless scoring of 44 points, the 76ers won two consecutive tiebreakers and entered the finals. Bucks coach George Karl became the biggest laughing stock of the series. What he said before the game: "Mr. Tombo is already a useless old man" and was severely slapped in the face.

With the aging of Ewing and Schmitz, Mourning, who should have been at the peak, has plummeted due to kidney disease. There is no team in the East that has an inside line that can compete with Mutombo. In the 76s, it was also the general trend for the [-]ers to reach the finals.

"The 76ers were able to make it to the finals because their interior had a clear advantage in the East, but they met us, and their biggest advantage before that will become their biggest disadvantage, Shaq, I need you to kick it hard Dikembe Mutombo's ass completely crushed the inside line of the 76ers, so that no matter how many points Iverson scores, we will be the final winners." During the pre-match preparations, Zen Master had already decided that the Lakers would win the finals. tactics.

Jim hurried to the training hall, took the Zen master who was pouring chicken soup, and poured out all the tricks he had made. The Lakers are very hopeful to win the playoffs this season, and Jim is sure that relying on his own tactics, he can do it. to this point.

"Phil, I suggest that we should strictly defend Iverson in the first game. You see, in the 76ers team, the core point guard Snow suffered a fractured ankle. A spot-up shooter, with his current physical condition, doesn't have any autonomous offensive ability at all; Tyrone Hill, I almost forgot he was an All-Star, but what else does he have now besides scaring people with his looks? Yes His father seems to be in the hospital, his mental state has not been very good, may God bless him, he is a good man...George Lynch, he doesn't seem to be able to play in the finals; That's fine, nothing else. As for Dikambe Mutombo, as long as he doesn't grab the offensive rebound like he did in the Eastern Conference Finals, how many points can he get against Shaq with that ugly big hook?" Jim talked eloquently, completely ignoring the increasingly gloomy face of the Zen master.

"Jim, I have to say that your scouting work is quite good. If you remember the body data of popular female stars so clearly, I will not be surprised, but you know so much about the personal affairs of 76ers players. I think it is necessary I wonder if you planted bugs in their locker room."

"Larry Brown relied on McGee and Snow to protect Iverson on the defensive end, so if we want to win easily, we can make a fuss from here and let the players Iverson defends-mostly Derek or Riley. Ke, hell, their names are so tricky-to cover for Kobe with the ball, let Kobe kill Iverson, I believe Kobe will like this job." Jim didn't seem to hear the Zen master's words With a mocking meaning, he still introduced his own strategic plan.This is the tactic that Jim stole from Lu to guide Curry to consume Curry crazily. The 76ers are like an armored car, strong and tough, but if you start from the engine, it can easily break down.

"Thank you for your generous suggestion, Jim, but I think I am the head coach of this team. The 76ers will not be an obstacle on our way to winning the championship. You just need to prepare the slogan for the championship parade after the end of the season." After Zen master finished speaking, he left Jim and continued to watch the team training.

"This old fox is still carrying his bullshit self-esteem at this time. After the first game is over, he will realize how ridiculous his thoughts are. It is rare for such a good chance to win the championship, so he will be in vain like this." Can it be destroyed? Brad, as the next Reid Auerbach, do you think my wise tactics will be successful?" In the car, Jim was still complaining to Stevens about the attitude of the Zen master.

"Sir, I think Coach Phil will consider your suggestion, but he has reasons to let Shaq play the main role. You see, in the Western Conference Finals, Kobe averaged 33 points per game, while Shaq only had 25. At this point, those media have already started fanning the flames, and with Shaq's character, he must not be convinced, so Shaq must be happy in the finals no matter what, after all, the boss of the team at this stage is still Shaq."

"Well, I'm just not happy with his attitude, so Brad, who do you think can defend Iverson in our team? I don't think Derek or Kobe are suitable."

"I think maybe Tyrone Lue would be a good choice."

In the training hall, Tailong Lu sneezed, which made the Zen master in front of him a little puzzled. Could it be that the tasks assigned to him were too heavy?
(End of this chapter)