Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 391 Glorious Years
The nearly two-week long road trip is finally over, and the Lakers will return to Los Angeles with exhaustion and make some adjustments.

Jim looked at the schedule, frowned, and found that things were not simple.

So far this season, after playing more than 20 games, the Lakers have the league's leading offensive firepower, averaging 10 points more than the Suns per game. Among the team, three players averaged more than 20 points per game, and the Lakers scored the most. Undoubtedly, Kobe Bryant averaged 30.3 points per game, ranking third in the league, second only to Allen Iverson and LeBron James, and similar to Gilbert Arenas.This season, because the rules are more favorable and offensive, the scores of many players have increased to varying degrees. Only Tracy McGrady's score has not changed much. The reason is that Jeff Van Gundy's tactics against the trend maximize the Killed McGrady's offensive talent.

进入首发阵容的韦德场均可以得到23.5分4.6篮板6.2助攻，还有2.1抢断和对于后卫来说惊人的1.4次封盖。

And Garnett continued to maintain a comprehensive skill, averaging 20.8 points, 13.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, which is the tactical pillar of the team's offensive and defensive ends.

Billups, Odom and Artest can also average more than 10 points per game. Due to the fast-paced and open style of play, the Lakers average the number of rounds per game first in the league, faster than the slowest Rockets in the league. About 20 rounds more.

It's not that Don Nelson has never coached such a team full of offensive talents. In fact, even in the early days of his coaching career, the Milwaukee Bucks he coached also had Sidney Moncrief, Terry Cummings and Marquette As for the Warriors and Mavericks in the RUN-TMC era, the Warriors and Mavericks in the RUN-TMC era are known for their fierce offensive firepower, but even the Warriors in the 91-92 season averaged 118.1 points per game, which is not as good as the Lakers in this season.

"Even in my 40-plus years of basketball, this Lakers team is special, and if I had to say that any team can be compared to this team, I would choose the Los Angeles Lakers in the 71-72 season. As of Before this season, at any level, that team was invincible. I know that Michael Jordan and his Bulls got the best record of 72 wins and 10 losses in history, but I don't think Luke Langley and the 37-year-old Dennis Rodman can stop Wilt Chamberlain and Happy Hairston, I played with them, we had John Havlicek, Jojo White and Dave Cowens, but we couldn't stop them Win the championship." In an interview, Don Nelson also talked about this Lakers team, he claimed that this Lakers team reminded him of the Lakers who won 33 consecutive victories and finally swept the league with 69 wins and 13 losses.

In the Lakers that year, there was a combo guard with an average of 25.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, who broke through the sharp left-hander Gail Goodrich; Potential rookie Jim McMillan who averaged 1 points, 96 rebounds and 13 assists per game in his freshman year; played for the Cincinnati Royals and Detroit Pistons, a short and muscular power forward Happy Hairston who averaged 18.8 plus 6.5 per game at his peak; entered the late stage of his career , transformed defense and support, and is still a pillar of the inside, the giant Wilt Chamberlain, he averaged 2.6 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists per game, still overwhelming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Unseld, Cowens, Nate Thurmond, Elvin Hayes and other beasts won the rebounding title. At the same time, Hairston also averaged 14.8 points and 19.2 rebounds per game, becoming Chamberlain's most reliable partner.

Of course, the core of that Lakers team is Jerry West, the godfather of the Lakers who averaged 25.8 points and 9.7 assists per game.The only pity is that his partner for many years, the first tragic emperor in history, the first flying man, and the scoring maniac Elgin Baylor played only 9 games that season, was seriously injured again, and announced his retirement in frustration. As a result, the Lakers won the championship that season, and people have to sigh with emotion.

Jim always believes that if there was a three-point line in that era, Jerry West's achievements may not stop there.

"Don, I think you missed one thing. The reason for the success of the Lakers is that they hired the famous Celtics Bill Sharman as the head coach. He let Goodrich practice long-distance running and shooting and lose weight by the way. Chamberlain plays the center, lets Hairston focus on finding leaks at the basket, and lets Jerry...do what he likes to do. And now, we also have the Celtics star as the head coach, so I am very confident , can play a few impressive seasons." Jim made a supplementary explanation after Don Nelson's speech.

After the interview, Jim and Don Nelson returned to the office.

"Aren't you afraid that blowing up the team to the sky will easily bring unnecessary pressure to the players? The more you win, the more you will be afraid of losing." Don Nelson said with a smile.

"Oh my God, how could this come out of your mouth? I once suspected that there was something wrong with my ears. I believe in my players, they will never be satisfied, and victory will never be enough for them That day." Jim feigned shock at first, before returning to seriousness.

"Yes, but when this situation becomes normal, the outside world will have higher and higher demands on them. Many things will be observed under a magnifying glass. Other competing teams and the media will have ulterior motives. Stir up trouble as much as possible." Don Nelson also returned to seriousness. Over the years, he has been in the league ups and downs, experienced being ostracized by players, and used as a scapegoat by the management. It can be said that he is familiar with all kinds of bad things and knows better. Be prepared for danger in times of peace.

"At any time, as long as we are the Lakers, there will be no lack of jealous eyes. It's not that I disrespect the Celtics. Although they have won 16 championships, in the past ten years, no one seems to have mentioned them. , Am I right? A famous Green Army star? Of course I don’t deny that if they have an opportunity, they can immediately return to the center of the alliance. The opponent has more than 20 points, and there is about a full quarter of the game, but one of our players has scored a lot of points and is about to break some records, will you replace him or stay on the court?"

Jim's words were a little out of line, and Don Nelson pondered for a while.

"It depends on the will of the player. If he wants to hit the record, then I believe that his teammates will cooperate with him. There is no reason for me to remove him from the field, but if he thinks it is enough, then I will put He subs... wait a minute, does that have anything to do with what we're discussing?"

"I just have a hunch that something is going to happen, and we'd better be mentally prepared." Jim laughed.

(End of this chapter)