New Century Basketball Frenzy

Chapter 388 Against the Knicks 1
Playing the Knicks without Thomas, the pressure on the Lakers has been reduced a lot.The importance of a top offensive player who can average 30+ per game to a team is self-evident.

If it weren't for Zhang Yi's current performance, although the statistics of Thomas in the past few seasons are similar, but to be honest, there is still a difference in the real efficiency of the two of them.

Although the Knicks are completely Thomas' team.But with an average of 30+10+5 per game, he has never been called a ball bully.This is because his shooting percentage and pass assist percentage are very high.

His personal offense is a rare big bug in the league, because in addition to the high-speed stop shot, and then various offensive methods of flying into the sky and escaping from the ground.

Thomas can win the scoring title for three consecutive seasons, and it is even more rare when there is competition from Curry and others.As a player who can enter the Hall of Fame by attacking.

He also has a top-level passing perspective, and he can convert his personal mode into driving his teammates at any moment in the offense.This is why he can be injured when the other two giants are injured.

The reason why the Knicks still made it to the finals with the crippled Knicks.The reason why the Knicks are playing so fiercely now is also because the other two stars don't want to see them together not playing as well as when Thomas led the team alone.

Both small forward Thomson and point guard Brad are once top stars in the league.Not only have they been selected to the All-Star for many years in a row.

More importantly, Thomson is also a player who won the scoring title before Thomas.His technique of swaying outside and receiving three-pointers is a bit like Dirk Nowitzki, the German chariot back then.

Moreover, his height is 2 meters. If it weren't for the impact of injuries in recent years, his physical fitness has been affected to some extent.Otherwise, he may become a weapon for the Knicks to stop the Golden State Warriors.

Even if Zhang Yi is facing him, he will encounter a lot of trouble.After all, the height difference between the two of them is quite a bit.Although Thomson doesn't often hit the basket now.

It was a compromise made to avoid injury.But just the lethality of the lateral three-pointer after receiving the ball from the outside is enough.

If it weren't for Zhang Yi's enough experience in defending the perimeter, the Lakers' defense would likely be overwhelmed by Thomson and the Knicks' shooters.

In addition, they also have Brad, who has always been known as the top three point guards in the league.His assist skills can already be said to be perfect.

Whether it's a one-handed pass, a backhand transfer or a variety of elusive fancy passes.As the league's most gorgeous passing point guard, although Brad has no special offensive skills.

But this does not mean that he has no fans, even those stars who pass the ball in the history of the NBA do not lack audiences.Because in addition to offense, good passing and unconstrained creativity are also elements of a team's offense.

In contrast, Oscar of the Lakers is definitely a simple passing point guard.He is not particularly expressive, and his passing is quite satisfactory.

Although such a performance can reduce mistakes, it will also reduce the beauty of the game.

In his peak period, Brad also won the No.2 MVP selection. If he hadn't met Curry in his invincible period, he would definitely be worthy of an MVP trophy.

Although the current Knicks do not have Thomas, they are still a strong team in the Eastern Conference with their two outstanding stars.

It's just that their current outside offensive strength is really greatly reduced.It has always been Thomas' task to break through and make kills around the basket.

The Knicks are originally a team that plays fast-paced transition offenses, which is a bit like the Lakers.So they don't have orthodox good insiders.

All along, they have not encountered a situation where the inside line was blown up.The real reason is actually related to Thomas' personal ability.

For those defensive centers, a player like him who breaks through like the wind and has a tough style of play is difficult to deal with.

Because as long as the movement is a little big, it is easy to get fouled.More importantly, this Thomas is different from ordinary breakthrough players.

His body is very strong, even if he is intercepted in the air, he can often hit the basketball through his core strength.As the most 2+1 players in the league, in addition to the name of "crazy grab", he is also called an inside killer.

This is why the Knicks' inside players are generally not strong, but the opponent's inside players also dare not put high center forwards.

Either get fouled out early, or put on a quick, modern center and play fast with the Knicks.

Both options result in a Knicks advantage.But other teams have no choice, this is the power of having Thomas.

God knows when Zhang Yi will be able to affect the opponent's formation like him.Just like Curry has made the opponent's No. [-] position often need to put tall, strong and tough defensive players.

The league's top superstars will force opponents to change.This is also due to their influence on the field.Strength will naturally get more respect.

Zhang Yi's current performance has not yet reached this level, so the opponent will arrange for someone to double-team him when he holds the ball, but that's all for now.

The Knicks now lack the top outside Thomas to restrain the performance of inside players, and the head coach of the Lakers, Wacker, is also trying to seize this opportunity to target the basket.

It's just that their team doesn't have a high center forward who is good at attacking.Now Wally has jumpers and layups with back shots and face-ups.But he wasn't tall either.

In addition, although no Thomas will go to the basket and draw fouls.But the Knicks have small forward Thomson.His height and wingspan are a nightmare for ordinary opponents.

Not to mention that he once became the league's block leader, averaging 3.5 blocks per game.That's an incredible feat in a league that thrives on transition offenses.

Because after a game, there were not many real positional attacks.Although Thomson's chasing speed is not fast.But his experience and terrifying jumping ability and reaction speed are also a nightmare for opponents inside.

With him, as long as he is not a particularly good insider, it is difficult to do something under the Knicks' basket.

Wali's offensive method is still too simple, and although his jumping ability is good, his lateral movement speed is still not enough.It is difficult for him to play well under the blockade of Thomson and the Knicks inside.

As for the other insiders of the Lakers, they only focus on defense at the basket. The Knicks are not afraid of this at all.After all, they are an obvious fast-break team, and they also pay attention to the outside line...

(End of this chapter)