Chapter 156 [He really dared to vote, and he really entered! 】
Phil Jackson requested a timeout, feeling that if the lineup was not adjusted, the Bulls would lose today.
Many people say that Jackson doesn't like to call timeouts and always lets the players make adjustments on the court. In fact, he will call timeouts at critical moments, and he does so in a timely manner.
It is also a tactic that the coach does not call a timeout and does not allow the opponent to make targeted arrangements. However, this has certain limitations. The premise is that the team's stars are in great condition. Jackson does not call a timeout for this reason. The stars can solve the problem. Now
Yang Jian's performance is better than Jordan's, so he has to stop the restrictions.
Sun Zhengping said: "Yang Jian scored two consecutive mid-range shots and led the team to the lead. He showed no mercy at the critical moment, but Jordan missed two three-pointers from the outside."
Zhang Lili said with a smile: "Jordan didn't feel good today and made 0 of 4 shots from beyond the three-point line. He has to change his offensive method. During this period, Yang Jian performed better than Jordan."
Sun Zhengping said: "Jordan did not show dominance and his shooting percentage was very low."
Zhang Lili said: "Jordan has retired for more than a year, and his condition is not as good as before. He should not play baseball. It is said that he does it for his father, and he has no pursuit in the NBA."
If Lu Yu were a basketball commentator, he would definitely say, "Really? I don't believe it."
Jordan's explanation was that he felt dissatisfied with his achievements in the NBA. The murder of his father James Jordan was also one of the reasons. Although he said that he no longer had enthusiasm and attachment for the NBA arena, Jordan's face turned red during the press conference.
His eyes clearly gave him away.
Are you still in high places? You just won three championships. You are tied with Birdie and two less than Magic.
In North America, Jordan's remarks were hardly accepted by any media.
Because in the 1992-93 season, although Jordan completed three consecutive championships, he also encountered many doubts, and these doubts could even obscure the glory of his three consecutive championships.
First, in 1992, a nightclub owner who was on bail was murdered at his home. When the police investigated the scene, they discovered three checks signed by Jordan, which caused an uproar across the United States.
Jordan first stated that he did not know the victim, but later, under pressure from public opinion, he admitted that he had had financial dealings with the victim in gambling, but he had never committed any crime. According to Jordan's explanation, he lost about 10.8 to the victim.
Thousands of dollars are basically lost at the poker table.
Before the murder of the nightclub owner was settled, some media revealed that the FBI was secretly investigating Jordan. In the spring of 1992, when arresting a drug dealer, the FBI found a $57,000 check, which also came from Jordan.
The FBI suspected that Jordan was either taking drugs or involved in huge gambling.
After two consecutive criminal cases were exposed by the media, Jordan's gambling instantly became a hot topic across the country. The most disappointing thing for the public is that judging from those checks, Jordan participated in gambling on the days when he was absent from the President's reception at the White House.
Bulls days.
In the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals, the Bulls were trailing 0-2 in the series against the Knicks. Jordan, who shot 37 irons on 59 shots in the first two games, became the target of public criticism. Then the media revealed that someone saw Jordan gambling all night in Atlantic City.
Jordan insisted that he had returned to the hotel before 11 o'clock in the evening. However, his performance of 3 of 18 shots in the third game made his defense worthless. Fortunately, Pippen stepped up and took over the game, and the Bulls tied the total score.
1 to 2 and finally reversed and eliminated the Knicks.
Later, a man named Eskunas wrote a book "Michael and Me: Our Gambling Habits and My Requests." The book exposed Jordan's gambling and the shocking information about picking up girls. The author even bluntly said that Jordan owed him hundreds of millions of dollars.
Thousands of dollars, just after the finals, Jordan was summoned to the NBA headquarters in New York before he could taste the taste of three consecutive championships.
The successive scandals almost destroyed Jordan's perfect image. When Jordan retired in 1993, he said sensationally at the last moment of the press conference: "If my passion for basketball is rekindled in the future, if the Bulls need me, if Stern allows me,
...I might come back."
These words left people with endless reveries. Although the league never publicly stated that Jordan retired to avoid the media's continued digging into gambling news, the media already knew it.
There is a saying that the league and Jordan secretly reached a deal. Jordan ruined the image of the league because of gambling. His retirement is actually a disguised "protection" strategy. It not only prevents the media from continuing to pursue Jordan's gambling scandal,
It also protects the image of the NBA, and Jordan can make a comeback after the limelight passes.
The tactics arranged by Jackson Jackson were still the triangle offense, emphasizing the style of play: "Michael, stop shooting three-pointers, try to shoot as close to the basket as possible. Others will open up to create one-on-one opportunities for Michael and Scott."
It's so simple and crude. There is no need for complicated tactics when attacking with big-name stars.
The SuperSonics also adjusted their lineup. Nate McMillan, who had just played for a while, was taken off to rest and replaced by blue-collar forward Bo Outlaw, who was full of energy but had limited playing time.
This was a suggestion made by assistant coach Bob Weiss, and George Karl thought he made sense and adopted it.
McMillan didn't have much of an offensive role on the court, and was obviously at a disadvantage in defending Pippen. It was different when Bo Otello was replaced. He was 203cm tall, had a similar weight and build to Pippen, and was very good in both single and assist defense. His strength was the same as Pippen's.
Incomparable, but very suitable for guarding Pippen.
At this point, everyone knew the Bulls would give the ball to their two stars on offense, with Toni Kukoc the third option.
The game continued, and as expected, the Bulls players opened up, creating singles opportunities for the stars.
Seeing that the SuperSonics sent a fringe player, Pippen caught the ball first and challenged. He feinted in the middle and broke through with the ball but was blocked by Booutello. After thinking about it, he passed the ball again.
Steve Kerr was entangled by Payton and had no chance to make a move. He took a step forward and passed the ball to Pippen who was looking for the ball from behind. Pippen hit Booutello with his back and failed to squeeze away the opponent. He relied on his speed to hit the ball.
He forced a turn in the middle and made a straight-arm hook.
Pippen's shot was from a very high point, making it difficult for defenders to block the shot. Booutero defended very well, pushing Pippen away from the basket, shooting from a far distance, and missed due to interference.
Schrempf grabbed the rebound and held it in his arms, waiting for Payton to respond, stabilizing the rhythm. George Karl now doesn't want his players to make fast breaks as much as possible. Now that the SuperSonics are leading, they have to minimize mistakes.
Payton stabilizes the rhythm and settles into position. Bulls players tend to get impatient and expose their flaws due to pressing.
Yang Jian started running at full speed again, and under the cover of Schrempf, he went to the middle three-point line and received a pass from Payton. As soon as Jordan chased out, Kemp immediately gave Yang Jian the second gear in the middle.
Yang Jian took the ball and took a step laterally, and he stopped for a jumper just a little past the three-point line on the left side. He used Kemp as a wall to avoid Jordan's block. If Jordan wanted to interfere or block the shot, he had to bypass Kemp from the inside.
In front of Yang Jian.
Normally, Yang Jian would never shoot a jumper from this position. He would just step back a little and get a three-pointer. But now he needs to stack buffs. The long two-pointer just after entering the three-point line is a distance where it is easy to get a shot. The opponent's inside players are not good.
Change defense.
If the big man inside jumps out to defend, he will easily be passed by the defender. If he is too far away from the penalty area, he will not be able to return to the basket in time. Bill Wennington is a center who mainly defends the penalty area and does not move very fast. He jumped up when he saw Yang Jian
Thinking that the opponent was about to shoot, he took a step forward and could only slightly interfere with his hand.
Brush! Yang Jian was confident when he shot, with perfect rhythm, and hit the net with two long points! 92 to 87.
Yang Jian clenched his fists and roared, and the SuperSonics home fans went crazy. Countless people stood up and cheered. Many people feel that Yang Jian now does not look like a rookie at all, but more like the best player in the league this season!
No matter how you look at it, he seems to be one of the top stars in the league, and his style of play is very entertaining.
Zhang Lili shouted: "Yang Jian made another mid-range shot! He scored 21 points. He really dared to make the shot and he actually made it!"
Sun Zhengping said: "In today's game between the two teams, it is almost impossible to see a lead of more than 5 points. The SuperSonics now take the initiative."
At this time, a widening of the score means a loss. The Bulls players are under great pressure, and it's time for a bayonet fight.