Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 335 Reasonable Section

Among the Lakers' players, Kobe Bryant averaged 36.4 minutes per game, while Nash, Marion and Joe Johnson of the Suns all averaged more than 40 minutes per game.

In this regard, Jim can only say that God bless the sun, the sun did not have any injuries throughout the season, but the Lakers, who pay attention to the rotation, were hit by a wave of injuries.

After the game against the Suns, there were some small episodes in the Lakers locker room.

"Why don't you let me play? This little injury has no effect at all!" Kobe was very depressed. Although he didn't feel good, he firmly believed that he could help the team win, but Jim basically put him on the bench in the fourth quarter. On the ground, watching the victory slip from the fingertips.After the game, he found Jim and was going to ask him face to face.

"First of all, this 'slight injury' affects you. Don't say that 22 of 8 shots is your normal level of performance!" Jim was not polite. Kobe was obviously angry in the third quarter, and all kinds of strong shots , ignoring his teammates' singles, leading the game with his own strength.

"I just don't feel good, usually these balls can go in!"

"Then as the head coach, I also have the right to replace players who don't feel good to calm down. Listen, the outcome of this game is important, but I hope we can all play in the playoffs. Remember Shaq How do you say it? The playoffs are the stage for superstars, and the regular season doesn’t have to be too desperate.”

"Don't confuse me with that fat and lazy guy, I just know that as long as I stand on the court, I have to go all out!"

"I get it, but if someone on the field doesn't perform satisfactorily, I'll bench him, no exceptions."

In the away game against the Sonics, the entire Lakers team obviously didn't want to be benched because their performance didn't satisfy the head coach.

Bryant still had tape around his eyes, but they were less swollen.

As soon as the first quarter came up, Kobe continued to create opportunities for his teammates, as if he was on the line. In the whole quarter, the Lakers started 5 players and made 4 of 2 shots. Everyone had a chance to perform. The substitutes Blake and Battier also shot 2 times each, but unfortunately they missed.

On the other hand, for the Supersonics, Ray Allen had all the possession of the ball. In the first quarter, Allen made 10 shots and hit 5 goals, scoring 12 points.

In the second quarter, Kobe still suppressed his desire to attack. After being replaced with about 8 minutes left until the end of the second quarter, he only took 3 shots and hit 2 goals. He focused his work on organization and defense First, after halftime, Kobe had already sent 7 assists, and in the second quarter, Ray Allen only made 5 of 1 shots, including all 4 three-pointers.

The Lakers played a 33-16 offensive climax in the second quarter, widening the point difference.

"Is my performance enough to satisfy you?"

"So far, yes."

Kobe put his headphones back on, sat down in his seat with a contented face, and hummed a crappy rap.

The Supersonic's off-ball screen and anti-run tactics once caused a lot of trouble for the Lakers when the two sides met for the first time in the season, but under the collective wisdom of the coaching staff and after careful research, Jim has formulated a strategy Countermeasures.

Due to Luke Ridnour's limited ability and Ray Allen's not a serious organizer, Jim chose to directly press the supersonic's ball holder to stop the opponent's offense from the source, instead of passively switching defenses or going around screens.

Under Billups and Kobe's markings, Ridnor and Ray Allen's shots were greatly restricted. When dismembering Nate McMillan's tactical system and entering a hand-to-hand battle relying on the star's ability to play alone , The advantages of the Lakers are reflected.

In the third quarter, the Sonics tried to shift the focus of attack to Rashad Lewis, but under Artest's strong defense, Lewis also contributed a 6-for-1 in a single quarter, which matched Ray Allen .

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the point difference had come to 20 points, but Bryant was still left on the field, and the four teammates were Blake, Korver, Battier and Haslem.

After holding back for three quarters, or almost two games, Kobe finally began to release his emotions.

After using the pick-and-roll to bypass the defense, he took advantage of the opponent's inside defense to make a three-pointer and hit it.

Grabbed the backcourt rebound, made a quick stop outside the three-point line on the fast break, and hit the ball.

Misplaced Nick Collison, stepped back for a three-pointer, and hit it.

Dribbled the ball near the middle circle, and suddenly made a two-step pull outside the three-point line, shooting Ray Allen, and made a hit.

Within 2 minutes, Kobe played a wave of 12 to 2 with his own strength, expanding the point difference to 30 points.

The main force of the Supersonics remained on the court, and Kobe did not intend to stop. After performing a three-pointer, he began to attack the inside lanes, ravaging the Supersonics defenders in different ways.

It wasn't until halfway through the fourth quarter that Nate McMillan finally judged that the game was no longer possible to win, called a surrender timeout, and replaced all the main players. Kobe returned to the bench contentedly, and in the fourth quarter he Already scored 6 points in less than 21 minutes.

125 to 93, the Lakers slaughtered the Sonics away, Kobe Bryant 43 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, sweeping away the haze of the previous game.

Of course, there are always topics where there are Lakers. Some people think that the Lakers still go to Kobe to "score points" even though they have a big lead in the fourth quarter, which is a manifestation of disrespect for their opponents.

"Disrespecting the opponent? Is it disrespecting the opponent to go all out to play? I think no matter what the score is, as long as you are on the court, you should put all your mind on basketball and do every offense and defense. For you , it was garbage time, but for the players playing on the court, that was their job, and it was a hard-won opportunity to show themselves. I think in the so-called garbage time, they don't play seriously, they just want to hang out until the end The whistle blows, that is the manifestation of disrespect for the opponent. What's more, Coach McMillan didn't replace their main force at the beginning. Is it safe to lead by 20 points? They have the best three-pointers in the league. If we Losing the ball, being reversed, I even thought up the title for you, "Substitute in advance, disrespect the opponent's performance and pay the price", is this what it means?" Jim said to these tongue-twisting The media fought back.

Next, the Lakers returned to home against the Houston Rockets back-to-back.

In the middle of the season, the Rockets introduced the old Lakers Mike James to supplement the firepower and offensive points of the bench.

After being in the league for several seasons, Mike James' level has also improved, but it is more reflected in the increase in the success rate of singles. Other passing vision, offensive options and defense are still poor.

"I will prove to the world that it was a serious mistake for the Lakers to give up on me." Mike James put down his rhetoric before the game.

(End of this chapter)