Chapter 582 Garnett: My bottom line is, never let Old K score 100 points on me!
"Kevin..."
Seeing too many reporters, the Timberwolves staff couldn't stop them, so they had to call Garnett out and ask him to deal with the reporters.
"20 points per quarter, do you want to break the 100-point record in a single game?" Garnett suddenly felt like his head was as big as a bucket.
"King of Huskies, do you have the confidence to resist what Mr. K wants to do to you?" a local reporter asked.
"Don't call that damn nickname! I'm the Wolf King! The Wolf King! Not that damn sled dog!" Garnett said angrily.
"Ha ha……"
A group of reporters laughed uncontrollably while hiding in the crowd.
"Old K, don't even think about being arrogant on my head. I still have to say this now. He doesn't have the ability to score 100 points on my head. It's absolutely impossible!" Garnett roared angrily.
"Okay, Mr. Wolf King, now we know where your bottom line is, 100 points, haha!" As a local reporter laughed, the entire corridor burst into laughter.
"Bang!"
Enraged, Garnett angrily pushed the door in and slammed the door shut with his backhand, startling his teammates.
At eight o'clock, the starting lineups of both sides.
Timberwolves: Rasu, Kevin Garnett, Wally Szczerbiak, Anthony Peeler, Troy Hudson
Suns: Wang Tiejun, Amar'e Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, Anfernee Hardaway, Nash
The game was broadcast live nationwide by TNT, and the commentators were Charles Barkley and partner Kenny Smith.
Barkley said in a joking tone: "The Timberwolves invested ten years of the team's future for Joe Smith, but this season Joe Smith fell into injury again and could only come on as a substitute and play for twenty minutes, using the old K
To put it bluntly, it’s compensation to grandma’s house.”
Kenny Smith shook his head and said: "Actually, I have never been able to understand the Timberwolves' operation. Joe Smith played three seasons with the Warriors and did not produce All-Star statistics. Why do they need this kind of contract?"
Buckley was actually familiar with the situation, but did not take up the topic, and Kenny Smith did not say anything more about it.
Both of them knew that this matter was caused by Joe Smith's agent and the Timberwolves management. Joe Smith's agent was Dan Fagan, the agent of the Dream, and is also the current agent of Marion of the Suns.
Guy, one of the top agents in the league, they know it well.
In this matter, some insiders say that Dan Fagan took money from the Timberwolves and then persuaded Joe Smith to sign a Yin-Yang contract.
In fact, Joe Smith only received money from one contract from beginning to end, and did not receive more. Although he had two contracts, he received a basic salary in the first two years and a high salary in the latter years. Based on his worth, the two contracts add up.
The amount was also the contract amount he deserved. He was fooled out of pure ignorance. Since then, his career has also hit rock bottom. More than two years have passed and there has been no improvement.
In the media box behind the baseline, Zhang Lili and Su Qun sat huddled together on the floor, each holding a camera, ready to capture some exciting shots.
CCTV did not broadcast this game, but it will broadcast the game between the Suns and the Nets on the 27th. There has been no broadcasting duty these days, and they have been staying in Phoenix.
"Director Zhang, Lao K said that we should cut 20 per quarter and break 100. Do you think this is true or not?"
"If it comes from colleagues, it may be exaggerated. The Tiejun did not pursue personal data this season, but cooperated with the team to hone tactics and train rookies, but the situation tonight may be different. Garnett is a husky.
If I catch Tie Jun, I think he might be taught a lesson."
"Yes, I think you should be taught a lesson, otherwise no matter how cats or dogs are, they will have the guts to poop and pee on old K's head in the future."
"Yes, it's like playing with gloves in the first game, haha. If the SuperSonics hadn't surrendered, the Iron Army would have had a chance to break 100."
The two were chatting and started playing.
"Shh!"
The Timberwolves came out, and when Garnett finally came out, he enjoyed an unparalleled "warm welcome." Suns fans showed no mercy to the guy who provoked Old K.
Garnett is indeed tough. Even though he was booed by nearly 20,000 people, he still held his neck and raised his chin, looking like he would never bow his head.
"boom!"
With Lao Wang's appearance, America West Arena was like an erupting volcano. The fans were releasing the surging hormones in their bodies, and the Sun King's shouts were earth-shattering.
At half past eight, the game officially started.
Whether it is physical or technical skills, Garnett has basically reached his peak since the 1998/99 season. He was 22 years old that year. As a high school draft pick, he was able to reach his peak in his fourth season. He grew up so fast that he fully realized his potential.
of his talent.
Now that four seasons have passed since he entered his peak period, his physical condition is still at its peak, his skills are more mature, and his strength has become stronger. This is also the confidence that he dares to challenge Lao Wang. Of course, even if he is at the peak of his peak, he is still at his peak.
He only dared to provoke Lao Wang after he was seriously injured. Lao Wang did not have the courage before he recovered from his injuries.
It was said on the net that he could touch the top edge of the backboard, which is actually a bit exaggerated, but his bounce is indeed good enough, with a vertical jump of more than 90 centimeters. He was able to get the ball away before Lao Wang's head, and the Timberwolves attacked.
Seeing Old K following him, Garnett knew that he was really in trouble today.
His official height is 211 centimeters, which is the height of shoes, but his real height, naked height is 212 centimeters, and the height of shoes is 215 centimeters. The reason why he conceals his height of 4 centimeters is because he does not want to play center.
He is about the same height as O'Neal. O'Neal is 216 centimeters tall in shoes and 213 centimeters naked. Both of them are a little shorter than Lao Wang. Lao Wang is 216 centimeters tall naked. Now he and Lao Wang are standing together. Lao Wang is 213 centimeters tall in shoes.
At 219 centimeters, it seems a little low.
In the low post on the left wing, Lao Wang was behind Garnett, spitting trash in his ears: "King of the Huskies,
You little bastard, if you dare to challenge me while the uncle is seriously injured, today I will blow your head open and the shit inside will come out."
"..."
Garnett was so sprayed that his brain hurt. He also likes to talk trash. He actually didn't know how to reply. He thought for a while and said: "Old K, you are not as good as every game. You must be holding on. Don't do it tonight."
You want to do whatever you want with me, but you don’t have the ability.”
"Kacha kacha..."
In the media box behind the baseline, reporters kept pressing the shutter, trying to record the wonderful moments that might happen.
The two reporters who were in the right position even put their microphones close to Wang and Garnett, hoping to record their trash talk, but they were immediately stopped by the referee.
"Get away!"
Seeing Timberwolves point guard Hudson pass the ball down, Lao Wang suddenly defended with all his strength.
Garnett, who was about to catch the ball, couldn't hold it at all, but when the ball came, he could only hold it with all his strength, but the power behind him suddenly disappeared and his body swayed backwards.
"Evacuate? Oops!"
After he reacted and stabilized his center of gravity, Old K, who had been robbed, was stuck behind him.
"Crack!"
Lao Wang completed the steal.
At this time, Nash, who reacted very quickly, had started to start the fast pass and was about to pass by Hudson. Lao Wang did not hesitate and passed the ball directly, giving him advance time. He passed the ball in an arc and flew towards Hudson's side.
Behind the back, midline position.
Nash started with all his strength, accelerated with all his strength, passed the turning Hudson, rushed in front, caught the ball at the midline three steps later, and then rushed into the frontcourt.
"Old K steals the ball? Beautiful! He succeeded! He passed the ball again, and Nash was coming down quickly for a layup, ah! Hoho..."
As an on-site commentator roared, Nash completed the Suns' first offense of the night with a layup.
Barkley praised: "Let's put aside the Suns' immature offensive system and look at the Suns' offense. Many times it is indeed pleasing to the eye, and many fast breaks are played very smoothly.
In particular, Old K's fast break launched directly from the backcourt is very simple and fast. He can send the ball to the teammate closest to the basket, just like a pass in volleyball, which can be called a fatal pass.
We know that the excellent rate of the first pass is very important, because at this time, the opponent's defense may not have time to build up or even return to defense. The Suns can take the opportunity to use a thunderous fast break to break through the opponent's hasty and panic return defense and complete the game.
The fastest defensive counterattack."
Kenny Smith said seriously: "The Suns have two very good passers, one is Old K, which is a high point, and one is Nash, which is a point guard who can pass the ball from any position in the field. I
I believe that once the Suns' offensive system matures, no matter how strong the opponent's defense is, they will not be able to completely lock down the Suns' organizational capabilities."
"I agree, even if we enter the playoffs and increase the defensive intensity, the opponent may be able to prevent Nash, but there is still Old K. And when Old K gets the ball, Nash will be released. In this way, some of the problems brought by Nash may be reduced.
Question." Buckley laughed.
"Bang!"
At this time, Timberwolves small forward Wally Szczerbiak made a jump shot, but Marion blocked his face and missed.
Garnett wants to fight for offensive rebounds. He is as fast as a small forward. Not only is he fast vertically, he is also fast horizontally. This makes his defensive ability very strong. He can defend to the three-point line and also improves his rebounding ability.
Very strong, averaging 13.5 rebounds per game this season, including 3 offensive rebounds.
But he met today's old K. In terms of speed, whether vertical or horizontal, he is only faster or not slower than him. His rebounding skills are better than him, his strength is stronger than him, and his wingspan and height are more advantageous. He
The only advantage against Lao K is bounce.
But this time, he failed to get stuck and was stuck behind by Old K. He could only watch as Old K grabbed the rebound.
After switching offense and defense, the Suns once again launched a fast break. Except for Lao Wang, the other four players all came down quickly and stabbed the four sharp blades into the Timberwolves' empty backcourt.
Lao Wang put his right elbow against Garnett and threw with his left hand. With a whoosh, the ball flew straight to Marion on the right wing.
Marion faced off against Wally Szczerbiak, who was slower and failed to keep up with the rhythm during his emergency return. After turning around, he was already far behind.
After receiving the ball, Marion rushed into the frontcourt, entered the three-point line from the right wing, changed direction and slashed diagonally towards the basket. His momentum was unstoppable.
In the middle, point guard Hudson, who was desperately returning to defense, was rushing to the basket. Marion was afraid of being injured, so he did not force a takeoff and dunk. Instead, he threw the ball directly in front of the basket, then slowed down and stopped.
Hudson quickly looked back, his expression changed, and he quickly retreated to the bottom line.
At the free throw line, Stoudemire rushed in, took off one step inside, caught the ball in the air with one hand, and dunked.
"Bang!"
The Timberwolves' basket roared.
"Oh ho ho ho..."
The American West Arena erupted with cheers of joy.
"Return to defense! Come back to defense!" Little Van Gundy was yelling from the sidelines.
It turned out that the Suns had four players in the backcourt and only Wang was left in the backcourt, so the Timberwolves took the opportunity to hit the ball. Point guard Hudson quickly fired from the baseline and passed a long pass to center Rasu at the free throw line.
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Fortunately, Lao Wang was in the paint area, one step below the free throw line. When the Timberwolves' baseline ball was released, he immediately pounced on it. One step later, he jumped up and flew past Rasu like a big bird.
"Crack!"
Clap your hands and the ball will be broken.
"Oh ho!"
The audience burst into cheers. Seeing Old K stealing the ball at a high position, the excited Suns fans shouted in unison: "One dragon! One dragon..."
Lao Wang did not disappoint the fans. After landing, he did not pass the ball and directly drove the ball forward.
Garnett wanted to stop Lao Wang, but was a step too late. Before he could reach the interception position, Wang Tiejun, who was faster than him, rushed over with the ball. He turned around and chased him, but it was impossible to compete with Lao Wang in front of him.
The distance between them quickly widened.
The other Suns players, who were already behind the Timberwolves, pulled away one after another, creating opportunities for Lao Wang to attack the basket.
Crossing the midline, rushing through the top of the arc, and hitting the ground with one step, Wang Tiejun took off half a step from the free throw line. He held the ball high with one hand in his right hand and dived toward the basket like a heavy bomber.
At this moment, everyone's mouths opened wide!
"Bang!"
The next moment, with the violent sound of bombing the basket, huge cheers were like thunder, buzzing in the American West Arena.
"Oh ho ho ho..."
"With all the steals and dunks, Old K is showing top offensive and defensive abilities. He is still the number one player in active service! The number one player in active duty!"
The two on-site commentators roared excitedly.
"The Suns' ball is so good now. K., Stoudemire, Marion, all of them can dunk, and the way they dunk is very exciting. I think the major broadcasters only give the Suns 32 national live broadcasts. It seems that
If there is less, they may be regretting it." Buckley said with a smile.
He really said that not only CCTV is regretting it, but also the NBA's major broadcasters, such as ESPN, TNT, and ABC, are really regretting that they gave too few games to the Suns.
Not only does the Suns play well, but they obviously misjudged Wang's condition after his return, which will cost them a lot.
However, these major broadcasters are no better than CCTV. Their live broadcast plans for the entire season have been arranged and cannot be adjusted. CCTV can still add and make adjustments.
Kenny Smith said: "I heard the voice from the scene. The commentator said that Old K is still the number one active player. I think no one denies this, right?"
Barkley immediately nodded and said: "Judging from the state of Old K's comeback, neither O'Neal, Kobe, nor Duncan have the ability to challenge Old K's position as the number one active player, that's for sure.
There is a big difference in personal strength between them. Even O'Neal has always been weaker than Old K. This is also recognized. If he was stronger than Old K, the Knicks would not have allowed the Lakers to complete the dynasty of three consecutive championships.
Already."
0:6, Timberwolves attack.
"Poor Husky boy, I have no intention of shutting you down today. Just ask for the ball. I won't guard you anymore, so I'll let you hit one."
In the low post on the left wing, Wang stood behind Garnett without taking any defensive posture, but his trash talk made Garnett very angry.
"Ha ha……"
Some media reporters behind the line who heard this trash talk burst out laughing, staggering and falling down several times.
"ball!"
Everyone has dignity, let alone a superstar like Garnett who is in his prime. He immediately reached out to ask for the ball. His voice was distorted in grief and anger.
Lao Wang decisively did not block the ball, and Garnett successfully received the ball.
"Husky, I heard that you only know how to lay up?" Lao Wang's trash talk came again.
"Old K, I will dunk you again!" Garnett was so angry that his stomach hurt. He immediately spat out trash talk, then turned around and started to hit him from behind.
He was quite cunning. He said he was going to dunk on Lao Wang, but after two attempts, he turned around and made a step-back jumper.
There was no way to block the shot, so Lao Wang took a step forward and barely blocked it without touching the ball. After landing, he quickly turned around and prepared to grab the backcourt rebound.
"Bang!"
The ball really didn't go in. In order to avoid Lao Wang's block, Garnett shot a little higher. The ball was short, hit the basket and bounced, and Lao Wang got it.
"Quick attack!"
Countless Suns fans roared excitedly.
"Crack!"
Lao Wang's quick pass was a little stronger. Nash caught the ball and let go, and then Hudson fought hard. Although he regained control of the ball, it took a little time. The Timberwolves already had three people back on defense, and the fast break opportunity was not too good.
Well, he immediately followed the team's tactical requirements, stabilized his position, and switched to positional warfare, waiting for Old K to come up.
Wang came to the low post and entered the paint area through the free throw line, but was blocked by Garnett.
Barkley smiled and said: "The Huskies are doing well today. They actually dared to take the initiative to defend Old K."
Kenny Smith said with a smile: "He has no choice. If he avoids it, he will be ridiculed. He must bear the trouble he caused. Rasu has no need to help him bear it, and he can't bear it."
But at this time, Lasu also came over and double-teamed Lao Wang in advance.
"The Timberwolves' perimeter defense is confident that they won't leave any gaps?" Barkley said in surprise.
Barkley had just begun to speak. Nash's ball had already been passed to Stoudemire on the right wing. When Stoudemire received the ball, shooting guard Anthony Pillar jumped down to cover. He did not hit an open mid-range shot, but dribbled towards Stoudemire.
to the basket.
Garnett immediately half-turned and took two steps down, blocking the front right side of the basket. Stoudemire reached the right waist, stopped suddenly, and made a throw.
At this time, Lao Wang had already forced his way away from Lasu and moved towards the basket.
"Bang!"
Stoudemire's floater missed and the ball bounced off the basket.
At this time, Lao Wang jumped up, and Garnett turned around and jumped up almost at the same time, reaching for the basketball with his two big hands.
"Bang!"
After all, it was Lao Wang who moved a split second faster, took off first, grabbed the ball first, and then pressed directly into the basket to complete a putback dunk.
"Beautiful! It's 0:8 now, the Timberwolves haven't scored yet, and both offense and defense are controlled by the Suns." Kenny Smith said.
Barkley corrected: "It should be controlled by Old K. In the first few offenses and defenses, Old K sent 1 assist, 2 steals, 3 rebounds, including an offensive rebound, and made 2 of 2 shots.
By the way, there was also an indirect assist. He initiated fast breaks from the backcourt twice, and both of them were successful. One steal and then a one-stop dunk. Such top-notch offensive and defensive performance is the most important reason why the Timberwolves were kept clean."
