NBA: This Center Is So Stable

The game was a climax, but the game was a success.

Chapter 327 The Zen Master’s Choice

35s!

There was one last attack and one defense left in the game, and the Lakers were one point behind.

The Lakers, who had just completed the reversal of the score, had no time to celebrate before they were faced with their own sadness.

O’Neal fell heavily to the ground. The good news was that O’Neal was not injured. After a simple examination by the team doctor, he stood up and seemed to be able to continue the game.

After the official timeout, the Lakers did not continue the game immediately.

The Zen Master called a timeout.

It was also the last timeout opportunity for the Lakers.

The Zen Master didn’t want to bring this timeout opportunity to the next season. When the Lakers just overtook, he didn’t need to stop the game to cut off the team’s momentum.

But after this dunk, it can be said that it was the most appropriate time for the Lakers to stop.

In the next game time, they have only one chance to complete the reversal.

In addition to this reason, Phil Jackson also wanted to leave some buffer space for O’Neal. After all, being whipped on the big screen was undoubtedly a fatal blow to the great shark with a strong self-esteem.

Especially when the referee team replayed it, it was as if they were announcing the news that “Shaquille O’Neal is really old”.

Of course, the Zen Master didn’t have time to consider O’Neal’s self-esteem at the moment.

What was more difficult for him was the Lakers’ chances of winning. He had to choose the executor of the last attack for the Lakers in the short two-minute timeout.

One point behind is not better than two points behind.

The Lakers actually have many plans to implement. They can let Kobe continue to score for the team with his explosive touch, or let the frustrated O’Neal score hard at the basket to get back on track.

No matter which way, they only need to score 2 points or more to complete the score reversal.

But in this situation with unlimited choices, Phil Jackson fell into a dilemma.

If it was the Bulls period, there would be no suspense that the Zen Master would not have this problem.

He only needs to give the ball to MJ, and his teammates will not be dissatisfied, let alone disobey the instructions.

The old rogue will train the people below to be obedient!

You should know that one of the bad boy army-“Big Worm” Dennis Rodman, also bowed to No. 23.

But the current Lakers… Zen Master looked at the inconsistent atmosphere in the team and felt a little anxious.

Obviously, O’Neal, who stood up again from the ground, wanted to retaliate at this moment. It is already visible to the naked eye.

The Zen Master also prefers to give the last attack opportunity to O’Neal. After all, even if the Sharks are sluggish, he is still the center of the first echelon.

The most critical point is that if the Lakers choose to play it safe and overtake the score, they should give the ball to the inside.

In any case, the hit rate of the inside line under the basket is not comparable to that of the outside line.

But when the Zen Master and Kobe, the successor of the Lakers, looked at each other, he could see the heat and request in each other’s eyes.

Pulling the Lakers back to the brink of life and death at the critical moment, Kobe will not miss any opportunity to show himself.

What’s more, he is so strong now!

Even to exaggerate, Kobe never considered giving the last attack ball to others, and the Zen Master’s measure was naturally not in his consideration.

However, when looking at the Zen Master, Kobe captured this sensitive information, so he tried to put pressure on the Zen Master through his eyes, wanting the Zen Master to make the right choice.

Of course, if the Zen Master does not intend to make the right choice, or he has his own ideas.

Kobe can only trust himself!

He will not give the ball to a guy who has just been dunked and has only anger in his mind.

Not to mention that the furious O’Neal always performed very unsatisfactory when facing Wang Song in this round of games.

Seeing that the timeout time was running out, the Zen Master still made the final decision.

“Shaq, do you still have the energy to complete the last attack?”

It can be said that O’Neal’s physical strength is the only issue that the Zen Master considers.

This is also the only concern that Phil Jackson has expressed about the Big Shark since he coached the Lakers in these years.

As long as the physical strength can maintain O’Neal’s normal performance, his offense can be said to be invincible.

When Kobe saw that the Zen Master had found O’Neal and gave him a special treatment, his face was full of disappointment.

If it weren’t for his fight in the last quarter, how could O’Neal be entrusted with the important task at the critical moment? When he thought of the Zen Master’s usual

Kobe was very upset that he gave the ball to O’Neal when he was flattered by him and shouted the slogan of the new king of the Lakers all day long.

Of course, Phil Jackson, who had been dealing with OK for so long, would understand.

He assigned Kobe the responsibility of the No. 2 attacker, that is, the backup plan.

According to any game, there will not be only one plan at the decisive moment. Leaving a backup plan is beneficial and harmless. Once the opponent sees through the main attacker, the No. 2 attacker will immediately fill in, which can avoid blocking the opponent with the greatest probability.

In addition, Kobe also got the identity of a feint.

After negotiating with Kobe, the Zen Master focused on O’Neal.

O’Neal, who received the order, did not hesitate at all and shook his huge head.

O’Neal is not the kind of soft egg who will easily give up the last attack opportunity!

Speaking of OK, everyone will think of their similarities at the first time.

O’Neal and Kobe are both players of the same type. They share the same desire to win the game. This is not only the starting point of their coming together, but also the end point of the Lakers dynasty.

Even if O’Neal’s attitude towards training is a bit casual, he will not hesitate to take responsibility in the game.

Not to mention that at this time, a key shot is needed to prove himself.

Let’s talk about the Zen Master.

He will eventually make such a choice, which is actually the result of careful consideration.

The reactions of the two people are also in his consideration.

He would rather bear Kobe’s hatred for him than miss this great opportunity.

Indeed! O’Neal’s physical strength is not as full as Kobe’s now.

But there is no doubt that the Zen Master’s choice of this final attacker is the result of thinking from the interests of the Lakers.

First of all, after O’Neal stepped into the restricted area, the threat to the Knicks basket is unquestionable. O’Neal’s 25 free throws so far are the best proof.

After the whole game, no matter how weak O’Neal was, the union and the Knicks who participated in him could always get some benefits from him.

Either score directly or stand on the free throw line.

If you have to find faults with O’Neal, then only his free throw shooting rate can be mentioned.

But now it is a situation of falling behind by one point. Even if O’Neal stands on the free throw line in the end, as long as he hits one free throw, he will be able to tie the score and continue the suspense of the game.

As for scoring 2 points directly or making 2 free throws, there is no need to say more. The balance of victory will tilt to the Lakers again.

In comparison, Kobe’s unreasonable goal is indeed a bit inferior at this moment.

In addition, the Zen Master has another consideration, that is, the control of the rhythm of the game.

In essence, the off-court coaching work is more of a game between the coaching staff of both sides.

Compared with the young coaching team of the Knicks, the Zen Master’s qualifications can be said to be his greatest asset.

Letting O’Neal take the final shot is also part of the game.

(End of this chapter)