All I Really Want Is To Play Basketball

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After the All-Star Weekend, in addition to preparing for the NBA's annual sprint phase, as the trade deadline approaches, each team also begins the final reinforcement of its lineup.

And every year at this time, I go online to see who will become the unlucky guy who was cut off by his home team...

In the winter of this year, I unfortunately became that unlucky guy.

Since the Pistons' transformation was not successful this season, in order for the team to get a higher pick in the draft, after the Star Weekend, the Pistons officially reached a buyout agreement with Ben.

This season, while playing 14.5 minutes per game for the Pistons, the 33-year-old Ben averaged 2.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

Whether it is in terms of playing time or performance after playing, Ben has become a marginal player on this Pistons.

Therefore, the Pistons management knows that now is the time for Ben to give up those damn 14.5 minutes to the young people in the Pistons team and let him pack up and get out.

Snowflakes are falling and the north wind is blowing.

At that time, there was a handsome guy who joined the Pistons with an afro.

Then in the winter of this year, he was in such a miserable state.

In fact, in this cold and ruthless league, as your physical function declines, the hero becomes obsolete and is kicked out, which is the script in the hands of most veterans.

At 33 years old, Ben is no longer young.

The Motor City also needs to put an end to their previous era.

In February of this year, I packed my luggage silently, and in confusion, looked at the city I had been fighting for for five years...

There is no reluctance and no unwillingness.

Because Ben’s iron ambition has long been like a past thing. Some of it follows the wind, some of it follows dreams, and some of it sleeps forever in his heart.

Say goodbye to Motor City.

Ben, who returned to his hometown of Alabama, calmly waited for other teams to call him.

Moreover, during the two days after returning home, Ben returned to his old business and cut the hair of his brothers and sisters, who were as many as a football team.

But the sadder story than sad is...

This year's winter......

Big Ben never waited until a team he liked called him.

Well.......

To put it simply, the first team looks down upon him, but the second team...

He didn't want to go.

After all, as a player with three championship rings in his hand...

Even for the rest of his career, it is almost impossible for Ben to get a big contract...

But you can't let him go to a bottom team to waste time with young people, right?

However.......

Because Ben’s performance on the court this season can be summed up as “no one can guard him when he’s on defense, and he can’t beat anyone when he’s on offense”…

so......

How can teams that are aiming for the championship waste a precious spot on him?

You know, it is common sense among NBA general managers to keep the roster with room for maneuver before the trade deadline.

therefore.......

I never thought that one day I would be without the big book that the team wanted...

I even considered retiring where I was when I was most desperate.

Compared with Su Feng's previous life, Daben, who was put on the right track by Su Feng early in this life, has already had a total career salary of over 100 million.

Moreover, because he made a lot of investments with Su Feng in his early years, his life after retirement is not to say that he has to worry about food and clothing. At least he does not need to hang out on major TV stations like Pippen and make a living by playing Su Feng.

In addition, with three championship rings in hand, it is almost certain that Ben will be elected to the Hall of Fame in the future.

therefore.......

Ben has indeed thought seriously about retirement recently.

look......

After retiring, he will not have to worry as much as he does now, nor will he need to worry that he will be criticized in the later years of his career.

Moreover, he can spend a lot more time with his family and younger siblings.

so.......

why not?

only.......

Book.......

Has your iron ambition really been extinguished by the cold time?

“We just lack an experienced center on the team.

How about it, Ben, do you want to come? "

Twelve years ago.

In Philadelphia, because of a certain man's words...

Oben's still young heart at the time was ignited in an instant.

And twelve years later.

When Ben returns to his hometown of Alabama...

When the man called him again...

At this moment, Ben's mind was almost filled with thoughts about that day of that year.

"Isn't it natural to become a superstar in this league?"

"Huh? My goal?

My goal is of course to beat Michael Jordan! "

Don't know why.

Anyway, after hanging up the phone with someone while trembling all over, Ben never thought about retiring in 2008 again.

"Brother, didn't you say you were going to take us to Disneyland next week?" Wallace Jr. asked, looking at his brother at Ben's home.

After hearing this, he stood up, smiled slightly, rubbed little Wallace's afro, and said, "Let your sister take you there!

Your brother, I...

Now I have to go back to the NBA to grab rebounds. "

On February 25, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they would use a minimum salary to sign Ben Wallace, who had reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons.

As for this signing, the outside world generally believes that Su Feng used his connections to help his good brother find a place to stay at the end of his career.

Of course, with the 33-year-old Ben joining the Lakers...

The average age of "Los Angeles nursing homes" will undoubtedly become more consistent with the nicknames people give them.

On TNT, Barkley also made a comment that will become a classic: "I don't know what the Lakers' current team thinking is...

But as early as that year, the stupid Charles and the equally stupid Hakeem and Clyde proved it...

In this league, you can't rely on a group of 30-year-old veterans to win anything. "

Because in two months, Su Feng will celebrate his 30th birthday...

So there's nothing wrong with Barkley's comment.

However, after learning about Barkley's evaluation of the Lakers, Su Feng burst into tears and said, "Sure enough, even if he retires, Barkley's heart is always with me!"

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On February 27, the Lakers, who were only two games away from overtaking the Warriors and becoming fourth in the Western Conference, visited Utah to challenge the Jazz.

It is worth mentioning that this game was also the first game that Ben played for the Lakers after signing with the Lakers.

At the Energy Solutions Arena, after the players from the two teams finished warming up, the big screen immediately showed the starting lineups for the two teams tonight.

Lakers: Kawhi, Ben, Marion, Evans, Su Feng.

Jazz: Okur, Boozer, Kirilenko, CJ Miles, De Xiaopang.

Looking at the Lakers' starting lineup on the sidelines, after frowning slightly, coach Sloan always felt that things were not as simple as he imagined.

Because this season, defense has been a problem that the Lakers cannot solve.

Therefore, according to the ideas proposed by Van Gundy before, most teams' game plan when facing the Lakers is that no matter how many points Su Feng can score, as long as we can break through their fragile defense, then we can win.

This situation has indeed improved to some extent after Marion arrived.

Because according to advanced data, Su Feng and Marion only lost 102.5 points per 100 possessions when they were on the court (eighth in the league). Therefore, in February, the Lakers' stability was significantly higher than before.

However, after all, Marion couldn't play the entire game like Su Feng.

Moreover, in order to allow this guy to have a longer career with the Lakers, Su Feng has always suggested that Director Lu use him protectively...

Therefore, as long as those teams whose overall strength is far superior to the Lakers can seize the gap when Marion takes a rest and catch the Lakers' substitutes to attack, then even if Su Feng can score 60+ for the Lakers, you will not have no chance. To win the game.

However.......

Looking at Ben in the Lakers starting lineup tonight...

Coach Sloan immediately became vigilant.

In the past two years, Ben has gradually become unpopular with the Pistons. In addition to the decline in his defensive ability, the main reason is that he cannot provide greater help to the team on the offensive end.

After all, in this increasingly fast-paced league...

Once the base cannot be defended, when attacking, you will be fighting four against five.

However, the Lakers' lineup structure makes coach Sloan uneasy.

Because the coach came from the 1990s...

It is impossible to be unfamiliar with such a lineup structure.

A top wing who can attack and defend well.

A power forward with excellent rebounding ability.

A pure tool defender.

An improved version of the tank center.

Coupled with a super scorer who may turn on the "God descends to earth" switch to punish you at any time...

Put the above five players on a team.

Almost immediately, Sloan was reminded of the Chicago Bulls of that year.

Look, what does it mean for an insider to know the truth?

It’s fun for outsiders to watch.

In fact, whether it was the Raptors back then, the Heat dynasty later, or even the current Lakers, Su Feng has never wavered in his team building ideas.

If we say that in the universe, the greatest respect for a civilization is to drive it to extinction.

In the NBA, the greatest respect for a team is to apply what you have learned.

so.......

Su Feng is still puzzled...

Because among the public, no one believes that he is a die-hard Qiao Mi.

After twelve years in the NBA, no matter which team he went to, the triangle offense would definitely be the first choice for Su Feng's team.

In the past twelve years, Su Feng has been paying tribute to the Bulls in terms of lineup matching.

Michael Jordan just worked as Su Feng's driver for a year?

No.......

In fact, Michael Jordan has been fighting side by side with Su Feng.

Therefore, do you know why Su Feng has never thought of changing his jersey number?

Because in Su Feng's eyes, the way to surpass his idol is to let him live in his own shadow all his life.

Energy Solution Arena, in the center of the field, Xiaojia and Okur started the game with a jump ball.

The Lakers' first attack.

At this time, Su Feng did not forget to complain to Big Ben: "Since we said goodbye back then, don't tell me, I still miss those days when we had to be beaten before we could fight back in every game."

Daben: "......"

On the court, Su Feng personally dribbled the ball through half the court.

Kirilenko is responsible for guarding him.

On the side, after using Ben's cover to sneak into the inside, Marion also made a look to Su Feng.

What a famous horse in the world!

At the top of the arc, Su Feng flicked the ball, and he experienced the joy Nash had gained from passing the ball over the years.

Bang!

Marion's magic weapon came from the sky and put the ball into the basket with one hand.

2 to 0!

"It's incredible..." Seeing this on the sidelines, coach Sloan couldn't help but sigh.

After letting out a long sigh, Sloan continued: "I originally thought it would take him at least 2 to 3 years this time to build a team that can challenge for the championship like he did in Miami.

But it’s only been less than half a year...

This Lakers already exudes championship temperament inside and out! "

Compared with last year's Lakers, if you want to ask how they have changed...

Then even fans with only naked eyes can answer you...

The aura of this team is completely different from before.

Leave Auckland.

Marion, who originally wanted to scold his mother, never expected that he would get the opportunity to swear allegiance to the Maple Emperor.

Say goodbye to Detroit.

The frustrated Da Ben just wanted to be Su Feng's shadow again at this moment.

Los Angeles Lakers.

This aircraft carrier was regarded as a junk aircraft carrier just a year ago...

With the joint efforts of the Lakers...

It has completed its gorgeous transformation.

Perhaps, in the captain's cabin, it still lacks a vice-captain who can coordinate with Su Feng.

But, at this moment it...

It can no longer be underestimated.

On the court, the Jazz attack.

Looking at Daben rushing toward him with all his teeth and claws...

Boozer almost felt like he was dreaming back to his rookie season.

Because when I was playing Pistons before...

If Boozer remembers correctly...

Now, with Big Ben, he can play at least ten.

But after Su Feng filled Daben's fuel tank with hope...

Even if his legs are no longer strong, even if his skills are no longer flexible, at this moment, he cannot easily let Boozer pass through his defense zone.

Although in the end, taking advantage of the space created by his teammates, the young Boozer still got away after accelerating with the ball...

But due to the delay of the project...

Boozer, who failed to pass the defense zone early, also encountered a flanking attack from Marion.

So subconsciously, Boozer threw the ball back to Deron.

However.......

Before Delong opens his mouth to remind loudly...

Boozer secretly said something bad!

Because the Jazz chose to use Kirilenko to face off against Su Feng...

But it doesn't mean that the Lakers will use Su Feng to face off against this AK47 when they come back.

You know, in the NBA, rashly passing the ball to the defensive zone guarded by Su Feng is a very dangerous thing.

Because if you are not careful enough...

Su Feng, who is tall and has long arms, can break the ball at any time.

"Run—!" Ben roared toward his new teammates in the Lakers' penalty area.

Do you know what trust is?

As Su Feng’s shadow......

In this league, no one trusts Su Feng's defense more than Ben.

Energy Solutions Arena.

A ray of hope has appeared.

And at this moment......

It’s time to charge with Wang Qi!

On the court, UU reads a book www. uukanshu.net After Su Feng reached out to intercept Boozer's return pass, he threw the ball forward without even thinking about it!

And there was Evans, who was already about to fall!

Trivia.

As one of the few players on this Lakers team who has not been labeled as Adou by fans.

Evans is a very athletic player.

Therefore, after receiving Su Feng's long throw, Evans, who was determined to use the most explosive method to pour the ball into the basket, also used all his strength at this moment...

180 turns in the air.

Bang-dang——!

4 to 0!

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ps: Hey, you definitely didn’t expect me to raise the French flag and surrender in advance! Double update on the 16th, hope everyone knows! (As long as I surrender in advance, you can’t say I lost!)