Chapter 173: Grace and Resentment! Kobe's Worries
In addition to the highlights of the showdown between Jiang Chen and O'Neal, the grudge between Kobe and O'Neal is also a highlight.
After O'Neal left the Lakers and switched to the Heat, the NBA official made the Lakers play against the Heat in the Christmas game for three consecutive years. The gimmick was the grudge between Kobe and O'Neal.
The two of them were completely incompatible.
Kobe's first sentence after winning the Celtics last season was "I now have the same championship ring as Shaq!"
This shows how much Kobe was worried about O'Neal's ridicule back then!
In addition to the highlights of personal grievances, another highlight is the showdown between the Lakers' double tower lineup and the Suns' running and bombing tactics.
The style of playing between these two teams is extreme.
The Lakers, with a double tower lineup, are the team with the highest penalty area in the league, creating a solid barrier for the team in the penalty area.
The height is high, but the corresponding disadvantage is that the offensive rhythm of the entire team was slowed down by Gasol and Bynum's double towers.
After all, both of them are above 210cm tall and move slowly.
Although the Lakers ranked first in the league in averaging points this season, that was due to Jiang Chen's efficient offensive efficiency and super scoring ability.
In fact, the Lakers' offensive rounds per game are only ranked in the middle of the league.
The Suns ranked first in the list of offensive rounds per game and far ahead of second place.
This is all due to the running and bombing tactics that are completely different from the Lakers' two-tower lineup.
Running and bombing tactics require the attack to be completed in 7 seconds or even shorter.
This is the ultimate offensive tactic that Suns head coach D'Antoni has always advocated.
He turned the philosophy into practice through the Suns and achieved great success.
The Suns have won the best record in the league for two consecutive years, and the star Steve Nash also achieved great success with the running and bombing tactics, and was elected as the regular season MVP for two consecutive times!
However, due to the defensive disadvantages of running and bombing tactics and the overly relied on three-pointers, the Suns were unable to go too far in the high-intensity playoffs.www.bǐqυgetν.℃ǒm
So last season, the Suns won O'Neal from the Heat through a trade.
At that time, many media were questioning O'Neal, who was already 35 years old, could adapt to the Suns' running and bombing tactics.
O'Neal was very angry about this, and followed the example of joining the Heat, claiming to bring a championship trophy to the Suns.
But last season O'Neal was troubled by injuries and did not perform well.
In the end, the Suns were also eliminated by the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.
This season, O'Neal has recovered his health and showed a certain dominance in the penalty area. He has even had a peak performance of 45 points and 11 rebounds in a single game.
This also made the Suns start to change their tactics, changing their running and bombing tactics from "7 seconds or below" to "7 seconds or O'Neal".
Such a Suns make their game with the Lakers interesting, and many opposing aspects are very interesting.
Two hours before the game.
Fans of the Suns' home game began to check tickets and gradually entered the game.
The core players of the two teams were interviewed before the game.
Lakers interview room.
"Jiang, in the previous game, you have tyrannized the league's No. 1 center Howard and the so-called West No. 2 center Danpier. Now you meet the West No. 1 center O'Neal in Danpier's No. 1 center in the West No. 1. Will you try to buckle it on his head?"
A reporter asked excitedly.
If Jiang Chen really did buckle O'Neal's head continuously, it would definitely be very interesting.
"I'm not sure! At least O'Neal didn't take the initiative to provoke me, so I naturally wouldn't target him deliberately. I can only say that the situation is watching the game. If I have the chance, I will still try it."
"After all, O'Neal is one of the most dominant centers in NBA history, and Dampier... is just a role player."
"The sense of accomplishment of O'Neal in the buckle must surpass that of Danpier in the buckle."
Jiang Chen joked that when he mentioned Danpier, he was not polite.
The reporters were slightly surprised.
This Chinese player is really rude to speak. He fainted Danpier before, which caused great shame to his career.
Now, to be honest, Danpier is an ordinary role player, and this is simply sprinkling salt on his wounds.
He obviously hurt Danpier, but he smiled!
"How do you think of the Suns' running and bombing tactics?"
A reporter asked.
"No doubt, the running and bombing tactics are very successful, but they have fatal flaws, that is, there is no three-point shooter like me. If I were in the Suns, the running and bombing tactics would be invincible!"
Jiang Chen shrugged and said, feeling a little regretful.
There is no doubt that D'Antoni's running and bombing tactics are at the forefront of the times.
Many years later, when D'Antoni practiced his upgraded running and bombing tactics with the Rockets, the combination of Harden and Paul also achieved great success, and even almost overturned the Warriors' powerful Death Five Smalls.
But unfortunately, D'Antoni and the Rockets were both missing some luck.
Paul's injury ruined everything.
Harden's characteristic of being unable to support the wall in key games determines the Rockets' upper limit.
The reporters were shocked when they heard this.
Although Jiang Chen's words were as if they were pretentious, they were facts.
A three-pointer shooter like Jiang Chen is perfectly in line with De Anthony's running and bombing tactics!
If Jiang Chen really joins the Suns, the team's offense will usher in an epic upgrade.
There is no need to practice defense deliberately. Just offense can defeat all teams in the league.
But it's a pity.
This is just a theory. Jiang Chen is perfectly integrated with the Lakers, so how could he go to the Suns?
"Bynum, your nickname is 'Little Shark'. Do you have the confidence to limit the 'Big Shark' O'Neal in this game?"
A reporter looked at Bynum.
"Of course! I am full of confidence in my strength, and O'Neal is a veteran after all, and his dominance is no longer the same as before!"
Bynum said confidently.
He rolled his eyes and thought of O'Neal's hot state in recent times, and added: "If I can't defend myself, there is Jiang Chen, I believe that Jiang Chen will definitely be able to limit O'Neal."
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The reporters were speechless.
This... in the end, it was up to Jiang Chen!
"Bryant, will you talk to O'Neal during the game? Or will you show off your fourth championship ring to O'Neal?"
A reporter asked.
The other reporters also watched.
The grudges of the ok group are one of the most focused topics in the league in the past five years. As long as it is mentioned, it can attract countless attention.
Kobe frowned, and said in a slightly disdainful and childish tone:
Chapter completed!