King of the Point Guard Era

Chapter 56 The California Derby
At the same time, in the training hall of the Kings, the Kings are seriously training and preparing for the upcoming game against the Lakers. They finally returned to the home court after their three-game winning streak, but they are facing last year's championship team, the Lakers, at home. . "He, you got the best of the week!" Whiteside, the King's second-round rookie No. 33 who just ran out to buy cigars for Iguodala, also rushed into the training hall. As a rookie of the same year, he and He Yixiang, Cousin Si gets along well, but the first two are already the main force and even the core of the team. He Yixiang also won the best of the week, only he is still struggling with a little garbage time.In the last game against the Cavaliers, He Yixiang played the ball for himself in the end, but unfortunately he couldn't hit Varejao's strong body at all, and made two zero shots.

"Best of the week?" Iguodala heard this sentence when he took the cigar, and almost lost his hand holding the cigar box. "When will there be a rookie of the week? Has the league implemented new regulations this year?" ?”

"It's not the best rookie of the week, what you get is the best of the week." Whiteside said while taking out the Sports Illustrated just bought, which said that He Yixiang averaged 21 points, 13.3 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 steals last week At the same time, with an average of only 2.5 turnovers per game, the champion center Gasol of the Lakers and Rondo of the Eastern Celtics won the best of the week in the East and West. At the same time, He Yixiang also became the second in history after "Shark" O'Neal The man who won the player of the week in the first week of his rookie.

With a bang, the humidor in Iguodala's hand finally fell to the ground, and the cigars he just bought were scattered all over the floor. "What the fuck? The best of the week, I haven't even won it yet." Iguodala originally thought that he was here to lead these rookies to hone, but the result was good, and He Yixiang directly won it in the first week. Coming back as the best player of the week made him a little jealous, and Cousins ​​averaged 19.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game in the first week. Iguodala had to lament that the current rookies are so precocious what?The waves behind the Yangtze River drive the waves ahead.

But Cousins ​​said stupidly: "Hey, why, then you won't be able to win the MVP if you win the best of the week for 23 weeks."

Iguodala was lighting a cigar and just took a comfortable sip. Hearing this, his hands trembled in fright.Are the goals of rookies so high now?A few days ago, he said that he wanted to win the best rookie, but today he became the MVP of the regular season. It seems that he is really old.

On Thursday, the Kings ushered in the challenge of the Lakers at home. This is also the first home game for the Kings. Due to the Kings' three-game winning streak in the new season, the Kings' season ticket sales have increased a lot. The fans held up the "beat LA" sign.The Kings have great expectations for the team this year.This game is the only two teams in the West with three consecutive victories. It is also the first competition in the West. It is also the California Derby. Live.

"Kenny, let me tell you, this time, this time the King will never win against the Lakers, I can guarantee it." This time the commentary was Barkley and Kenny Smith again, and Barkley said this time swearing.

Kenny Smith laughed loudly: "You haven't paid what you owed last time. I brought that donkey here today. This time, you are smart enough to bet on last year's champion."

Barkley's thick-skinned fat face blushed a little in this section of mockery, and he spoke in a low voice: "Doesn't being optimistic about the Lakers show that I know how to play?"

However, the game on the field has already begun. This time, the Kings won three consecutive victories but made a little change in the starting lineup, replacing Randall with Yi Jianlian, who has performed well recently.The Lakers also put out last year's championship lineup, point guard Derek Fisher, shooting guard Kobe Bryant, small forward Ron Artest, power forward Paul Gasol, center Andrew Byner m.

At the beginning of the game, Gasol faced Yi Jianlian and played consecutively. Yi Jianlian's supplementary defense was okay, but facing a star power forward like Gasol with height, wingspan and skills, his single The level of personal defense is a little stretched.Gasol squeezed and retreated against him, and Yi Jianlian was directly pulled away by a step. A mid-range shot was made, and the soft touch made the ball go directly into the net.

It's fine to score one in this way, but Gasol seems to want to vent the anger of losing Zhou Best on Yi Jianlian, scoring goals one after another, just treating Yi Jianlian like an experienced baby, every time Gasol takes a shot, all The Kings fans covered their heads with their hands and prayed not to enter, but the fact is that the Kings fans were disappointed time and time again. Gasol directly made 3 of 3 shots to stop the game.

Seeing this, Iguodala felt that Gasol should not be allowed to continue playing like this. When Gasol held the ball again, he stepped forward decisively to double-team, but Gasol not only possessed strong singles skills and touch, but also the entire Lakers team. The team's playmaker, with a wide field of vision, gave the ball to Kobe at the moment of double-teaming, and Kobe made a cold-blooded three-pointer.Only 3 minutes into the game, the Lakers took a 9:2 lead. The Kings only succeeded with two free throws after a foul by Cousins, and they have not yet scored in a sports game.

"Oh, my god, Westphal quickly replace Yi Jianlian, I can't stand it anymore." A Kings fan was a little desperate.

"Are we going to watch Gasol singles against Yi Jianlian for the entire game, and what's more, we will be killed like this?"

Westphal was in a hurry. The point of power forward was completely blown out. He looked at the bench hesitantly. The top three of the Lakers was a headache for the entire league. Bynum, Gasol, Artest plus the bench Odom on the bench, this is the strongest frontcourt combination in the league, without a doubt.Cousins ​​and Iguodala are still barely at a disadvantage when facing those two points, but Yi Jianlian is indeed a bit worse when facing Gasol. No matter in speed or confrontation, he has the upper hand. Let's face it, Yi Jianlian is completely useless on the court at this time.He took a look at Landry, who was put on the bench by himself at the beginning, and his face was unhappy, and it seemed that he was about to let him out.Although Landry's defense against Gasol is also very difficult, Randle's speed and impact are unmatched by Yi Jianlian.

"Landry, you go on the field, pull Gasol out for me, and be serious on the defensive end." Westphal quickly clarified his formation.

"Don't worry, coach, I'll make that stupid big guy in Europe busy on the field." Landry looked bloodthirsty at the opposite side, I'm sorry, I depend on you to get the starter back.

(End of this chapter)