Build a Dream Dynasty

In basketball, there are actually only two things you need to do well: score more points than the opponent, or let the opponent score fewer points. On the offensive end, each player has his own signature skills, such as Jordan's fallback jumper and difficult layup, James' breakthrough, Kobe's backstroke, and McGrady's dry pull-up shot. It is precisely because of the wide variety of offensive techniques that defensive players are unable to defend, and it is precisely because it brings great difficulty to defense, and there are systems and players born for defense. Today, we will talk about those extreme defenses. .

In an era where the NBA encourages offense, the defense is more about the team's system than the ability of a single player. Of course, there are also players with strong defensive ability of a single player, such as Beverley, Leonard, Paul George and so on. Some rely on their own speed, some rely on physical confrontation, some rely on their own long arms, and some rely on their own defensive awareness. For example, the strict defenses Curry faced in the game are the strict defenses against superstars. In many games, Curry even needs to take the ball and shoot immediately, otherwise he will be closely guarded by defensive players. After all, Curry is in basketball. In terms of talent, he is a little bit worse than other historical superstars, and he can't shoot directly against the defense like Durant. Reaching their heights, talent is greater than effort.

Of course, we are not saying that hard work is not important. A person's sweat can determine the lower limit, and talent can determine the upper limit. For most NBA players, their efforts are enough, and the competition is still talent. We can say that no matter how hard Curry trains and strengthens his physical confrontation, he will not be able to develop the steel and iron bones like LeBron James and Karl Malone; no matter how hard he works, he will not be able to change his body and become Duran. Great wingspan like Tet and Leonard. So even though Curry can already be said to be a superstar in this league, there are many people who think that he is a bit worse than other historical superstars, probably because of talent.

In the history of the NBA, it is difficult for a small player to grow into a superstar, and there will always be some people who are not optimistic about Curry and have such remarks "Curry got the most ten years ago (or the 90s) A leading striker." Most of these remarks are simply "black for black's sake". Many people have not watched the games of that period, but it is not without reason. In 2010 and 2008, the defensive intensity of the Lakers and Celtics in the two finals was the limit. In the 2010 Finals, except for the first and second games, the winning side scored 102 and 103 points, and the remaining five games scored less than 100 points.

In the entire series, the shooting percentage of perimeter players was around 40%, and Ray Allen and Artest dropped to 36%. Kobe was the only player on both sides to score more than 20 points, averaging 28.6 points per game, so his total. Finals MVP shouldn't be controversial. In this finals, the offense is more like a "tough battle" or a "siege battle". Each player carries a ladder and rushes to the bottom of the basket. The defense is more of a hand-to-hand fight. The history of grudges”, which led to conflicts in every game. For example, Artest and Pierce fell to the ground just after the opening game with 27 points.

In 2008, it was the season of the Celtics' peak defensive intensity. The Celtics were a rare team in NBA history that strangled two superstars (Kobe and James) in a single season. Kobe was in the finals. 41% shooting averaged 25.7 points per game. LeBron James, as the scoring leader this season, faced the Celtics in the playoffs. James averaged only 35% shooting and scored 26.7 points per game. The Cavaliers and the Celtics have even scored around 70 points in several games. James' worst 1802 in the playoffs is the "credit" of this Celtics team.

In the 2004 and 2005 finals, the defensive intensity was even more unprecedented. The two sides did not care who scored how many points, but paid attention to each other's scores. Why did the 2005 finals create the lowest ratings? Very simple, too much defensive intensity. The game between the two sides is not interesting to watch. For the fans who are skilled, they may like it, but after all, there are only a few fans who understand the game. It is more of a mentality of appreciation and watching the excitement. It is nothing to see such a game. Fun to watch. In the 2005 Finals, with the exception of Ben Wallace, who was a catch-and-dunk insider, almost no other players shot more than 50% from the field.

So why do so few teams choose to double-team players like Durant and James? Very simple, double-teaming is not worth the loss. The height of Durant and James determines their excellent vision. Once they encounter a double-team attack, they can find the vacancy faster and more accurately. Unless their teammates are seriously inaccurate, they generally do not choose to double-team. them. And in the playoffs and even the finals, Durant and James can break out in a game, and the constant singles help the team win. They can't "do the same thing" every game, right? There will always be moments of irritability and exhaustion.

In this world, where there is a spear, there is a shield. There are people who eat, and there are people who cook. With such highly talented players, of course, there are also players who specifically target them. Unlike the Celtics system in 2008, which was aimed at Bryant, there are also players dedicated to defending superstars, and Bowen is one of them.

In the 2007 finals, the little emperor James faced the 36-year-old Bowen. It can be said that he was a little helpless. At this time, the little emperor's offensive methods were not as comprehensive as they were later. In front of Bowen's "old fritters", he was greatly restricted. Throughout the series, James averaged only 22 points on 36% shooting and 6 turnovers per game, thanks to Bowen. What makes James even more helpless is that when James matures and the offense is comprehensive, Bowen retired early, so that he can't find anyone who wants to "revenge"!

Bowen and James encountered such a once in the playoffs in their careers. Bowen's biggest opponent should be Kobe, and Kobe was once annoyed by Bowen's defense. In 2001, Kobe shot 51% in the series against the Spurs, averaging 33+7+7 per game, which blew up the Spurs' perimeter. Got Bruce Bowen. When the Lakers met the Spurs again in 2002, although the Lakers still easily eliminated the Spurs 4:1, Kobe's personal performance dropped a lot, his shooting percentage dropped to 46%, and his score dropped to 26 points. Bowen encountered Kobe Bryant 4 times in his career in the playoffs, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008. Kobe Bryant slipped from the beginning to gradually adapt to Bowen. In 2008, he shot to death for the Spurs when his technology was perfect, and then Bowen retired. It can be said that Bowen got this job in the NBA because of Kobe Bryant?

Before Kobe's fight with Bowen, there was a classic battle, the 1996 Finals, which featured Michael Jordan and "Glove" Gary Payton. "Glove" Payton is also a "guru" of perimeter defense. The 1995-96 season was his prime, and he was the only person in NBA history to win "Defensive Player of the Year" as a point guard. Looking at this honor, what can be won are the outstanding defensive end, and more are inside players and strikers, such as Artest, Leonard, Olajuwon, Mourning, etc., select this honor There are two very important indicators, that is, the number of steals and blocks. As a point guard, it is naturally very difficult to block, and it is because of this that it shows how good the defensive ability of the "glove" is.

In the 1996 playoffs, the Seattle SuperSonics (now the Thunder) played by Payton met the Utah Jazz. The core of the Jazz is naturally Karl Malone and Stockton. Like the Jazz, the SuperSonics are also twin stars~www.readwn. com~Rain Man" Kemp and Gary Payton. In this series, Glove Payton faced Stockton, a top shooter who was guarded at less than 40 percent from the field and averaged points per game. Failed to reach double figures (9.9 points), but Payton's offense didn't fall at all. He averaged 21 points on 51% shooting per game. The peak "glove" played a huge role on the defensive end, but it did not affect own offense, which is less common in the NBA.

Gloves Payton's offense is dominated by mid-range and long-range shots and back play, and he can average 20+ points per game with full firepower. After defeating the Utah Shuangsha, their opponent in the finals was the 72-win Bulls. The Nuggets coach George Karl did not want Payton to use all his physical strength on the defensive end, so he did not let Payton face Jordan's offense. Instead, it relies on Hawkins' main defense and the overall defense of the Supersonics to limit it. Jordan scored 28 points, 29 points, and 36 points in the first three games, with a shooting percentage of about 47%. The Bulls also took a 3-0 lead. Since then, Glove Payton and George Karl decided to "let go", and Payton defended Jordan, and the story of Jordan and Payton began from here.

Using our current rules to penalize the last three games between the Bulls and the Sonics, Jordan and Payton may have been sent off early for too many fouls. Those physical confrontations between them should have been called for fouls. . In order to limit Jordan, Payton can be said to have used "all his strengths", bypassing the front, physical confrontation, card position, trash talk, all he can use. Moreover, once Payton is out of position, the other players of the Sonics will immediately step forward to help defend. The overall defense of the Sonics is also very good. The striker group they have can quickly rotate. Jordan's fourth game performance was 31 23 points on 50% shooting in Game 5 and 22 points on 26% shooting in Game 6.