NBA: This Center Is So Stable

The first time, the second time.

Chapter 18 Can’t wait to try it

After the game started.

The offensive firepower of both teams was very fierce.

Syracuse University, which has the superstar Carmelo Anthony.

With Carmelo Anthony’s leading personal offensive ability.

In addition, his touch was simply hot.

Combined with his weight in the interior, he was unstoppable in college competitions such as the NCAA.

After several rounds, the prototype of the future offensive kaleidoscope has begun to emerge.

The individual defense of the North Carolina Wolf Pack did not have much impact on him.

On the other side.

The defense of the North Carolina Wolf Pack was indeed not up.

But with Wang Song as the axis in the high position, their offense can be described as smooth and flowing.

Especially Julius Hodge, the small forward of the North Carolina Wolfpack, who was inspired by Wang Song.

After Wang Song’s enlightenment, his performance today was like divine help.

The adjustment of the defensive strategy allowed him to save a certain amount of physical strength and put more energy into the offense.

He started a long-distance dialogue with Carmelo Anthony with his personal score.

In this rhythm.

The two sides went back and forth, and the scores of the two teams climbed steadily.

12:13!

In just 4 minutes, both teams scored in double digits.

The Syracuse University Orange team temporarily led by one point.

No one could pull the score apart and expand the score advantage.

As time went on, looking at the deadlocked game.

Herb Sendek took the lead in calling a timeout.

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“What a tough guy!”

Herb Sendek rubbed his hair frantically. This scene gave him a headache.

“No, that guy’s shooting is so accurate that it’s outrageous. In the next game, we will double-team Carmelo Anthony. We must not let that guy have a 1v1 opportunity.”

Thinking of the offensive skills of Syracuse University’s No. 15.

Since entering the “Crazy Three”, Herb Sendek felt for the first time that there was such a tough player.

Herb Sendek, who had formulated a strategy, did not forget to patch it up.

He knew it very well.

Wang Song’s defense and assist in the restricted area were the confidence for everyone to double-team.

He not only has a strong ability to read the offense, but also thread the needle and organize the offense. ,

On the defensive end, he is absolutely a one-man defense.

Herb Sendek is convinced of this.

On the other side.

Syracuse University coaching staff.

Although Syracuse University is currently leading by one point, their head coach Jim Boeheim still looks a little unhappy.

The strength of the opponent is somewhat beyond his expectations.

As early as during the semi-finals, when he knew that the two teams in the other half were inferior horses.

The Syracuse University head coach was very sure that he could lead Syracuse University to the United States.

And when he knew that the opponent was the North Carolina Wolf Pack.

He was even more convinced of his judgment.

In his eyes, Syracuse University already has a place in the top four in the country.

Of course, he did not underestimate the enemy completely.

A team that can be a dark horse for several consecutive rounds is itself the biggest variable in events such as March Madness.

For this reason, he made a lot of pre-match preparations to deal with this game.

For example, new offensive tactics, defensive strategies against Wang Song, and personnel changes have all been greatly adjusted.

But the opponent is still more difficult than he imagined.

And much more difficult!

The North Carolina Wolf Pack is like a super dark horse that came out of the knockout rounds.

He wants to outrun all the top horses ahead of him.

Jim Boeheim doesn’t want Syracuse University, which he coaches, to be one of them.

He has the confidence to do so.

Before the game, numerous media outlets, big and small, and professional analysis groups within the team announced the predictions for the game.

The conclusions of the mainstream media are pretty much the same.

Syracuse University basically has an 80% chance of winning.

But judging from the current situation on the field.

Now the two teams are at most 50-50.

There seems to be a big deviation from the predictions before the game.

But the Syracuse University coach does not think that the media’s predictions before the game are unreasonable.

As the game progresses.

As long as Syracuse University makes up for its defensive shortcomings, the balance of victory will slowly lean towards Syracuse University.

The next game will soon lose suspense.

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In the VIP box.

“Ernie, based on our current team’s record, what is the probability of getting the No. 1 pick?”

In the box, facing the sudden question from his boss.

Grunfeld was stunned.

But he reacted quickly, estimated it in his mind, and gave an answer:

“Sir, the team is currently ranked 10th in the East, and the probability of winning the first pick… should be less than 8%!”

Grunfeld said, with some regret in his expression.

Nearly 30 teams in the league know that this year is a big year for the draft.

It feels like the Knicks almost made it to the playoffs this year.

He estimated that the teams ranked last and second to last probably don’t even have the mood to pay their players this year.

After hearing the answer, Scott Layden frowned.

He seemed not very satisfied with the result.

“The first round pick… seems to be more difficult!”

Scott Layden looked at the edge of the competition venue and muttered to himself: “Then do we still have chips in our hands to exchange for the top five picks… or the top three?”

As soon as this idea came out,

It was as if a thunderbolt exploded in Grunfeld’s head.

“Boss, do you mean to trade the current star for this year’s rookie?”

“Yeah!”

Scott Layden nodded.

Even the Knicks president himself did not notice how crazy his idea was.

“Due to the prospects of this year’s draft, unless Alan Houston or Madman is put on the shelf, Cleveland and Denver… they will never agree.”

Grunfeld swallowed his saliva and turned to look at the game on the court.

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The game continued.

“Syracuse University has made personnel adjustments.”

The voice of the on-site commentator revived the emotions of the fans.

“Carmelo Anthony, the star player who has been attacking for Syracuse University, has been replaced.”

“What choice will Syracuse University make in the next game without its star player? Will it show its decline or withstand the pressure and pursue victory? Let’s wait and see!”

On the court.

Hakeem Warrick, who came on the court with his new mission, stared at his prey as soon as he came on the court.

No. 9 of the North Carolina Wolf Pack, Wang Song.

“Hakeem, you have only one mission today, keep an eye on this guy’s every move, and don’t be soft on defense.”

“He is the hottest hot chicken in the league now, and he has a lot of attention. You teach him a good lesson, maybe his attention will be on you.”

Recalling the coach’s instructions during the timeout just now.

Hakeem Warrick looked at Wang Song with a sharper look.

Since the quarterfinals, Wang Song’s opponent has always been him as a background board.

Who doesn’t want to be the first person to eat crabs?

There are so many scouts at the game today.

If you let this Asian big man be your background board.

Then, all the attention he received before will be transferred to himself.

Thinking of this, Hakeem Warrick can’t wait.

(End of this chapter)