Chapter 370 The past history of the three forwards
The Miami Heat played the basketball they dreamed of. The cooperation between the Big Three was as smooth as silk, and their efficiency on offense and defense was astonishingly high.
However, a terrible fact stood before them.
Even if the Big Three perform to this extent, they still can't defeat the Clippers.
The Clippers' salary is only one step away from the poverty line. Their highest salary is Nowitzki, 20 million. Then there is Fanci, 10 million. Then everyone else, either with a basic salary or a rookie contract, a few with two
A mini-middle class.
This kind of input-output ratio is simply terrible.
This idea of team building is also unprecedented.
All the owners in the league envy the Clippers. They occupy one of the largest cities, sell the most expensive tickets, and play in the Western Conference Finals and Finals with one of the teams with the highest luxury tax in the league.
This kind of return rate is really amazing. There should be no doubt that the Clippers have become the most profitable team this year.
"When Sterling looks at the current Clippers, he should want to cry, right?" Kevin Garnett ridiculed Sterling on TV.
When Sterling first exposed racial discrimination, Garnett was the most vocal. Because he is a black person among black people. Black people are also divided into deep black, light black, and mixed black. Although according to the one drop of black blood principle, regardless of
Children born to any race are called black.
But usually people who are pure black like Garnett are called Curry, Griffin and other guys with lighter colors.
People like Garnett are probably the blackest people in the United States. They probably haven't married other races since they were liberated from the slave owners in the South.
Those who are darker than Garnett may have to go to Africa. There are even matte black and matte black.
"Sterling fell in the dark night before dawn. These should have been his. Unfortunately...he should not have done disgusting discriminatory behavior. All black people should unite!" Garnett said during a timeout between sections.
Use this matter to speak out for their group.
They are very united, and because of their unity, no one dares to use discriminatory words anymore.
After Garnett finished speaking, the white commentator Mike Breen began to discuss basketball. Of course, he also said sourly: "I have to say that Jack Fan is the luckiest basketball player in history. He has received so many benefits.
He became the owner of the team easily, and Michael Jordan even struggled with it for many years."
"Kevin, how do you think the second quarter will go? Does Miami have a chance to lead by double digits before halftime?"
McBreen asked Garnett.
Garnett and Kobe have different styles. He said: "I have not played against Jack Fan in the playoffs. But I think if Miami maintains this intensity, the Clippers will not be able to sustain it. Even if they have steel
Will, but there will always be times when you slack off.”
Garnett commented that he still recognized the Miami Big Three. Although he wildly criticized the league for favoring the Heat in last year's playoffs, the three referees turned a blind eye to James' foul and took the initiative to help him.
At this time, what Garnett didn't know was...
What Fanci was talking about on the bench wasn't how to withstand the Heat's high-pressure policy.
"We have to find a way to defeat their defensive counterattack system and not let them unleash their talents."
Fan Xi said on the bench: "Essentially, we are being led by their talent, and we want to change this."
Mike Brown suggested starting with defense to contain James and Wade.
But it is more difficult to do this.
"Let's play fast! Chauncey, you and I will be two point guards together. When I hold the ball, you run quickly and find a fixed shooting position. When you hold the ball, we will slow down the rhythm. Also,
You have to contain Wade on the defensive end."
Fanci suddenly looked at Billups, the key man who ended the Lakers dynasty and won the Finals MVP above Kobe and O'Neal.
This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for Billups. Although he has recovered very well this season, he is old after all.
And when Fanci's fiery eyes focused on Billups, the unsmiling point guard nodded vigorously and said, "Leave it to me."
Beep!
The whistle sounded.
Fanci, Billups, Leonard, Nowitzki, and DeAndre Jordan appear.
The game begins.
Billups took possession of the ball past half-court, and Nowitzki came up. He and Nowitzki picked and rolled. At the same time, Fanshie stepped on the magical pace and reached the basket with a graceful turn. When he
Jumping up, Billups' pass arrived accurately.
Fan Xi jumped up to grab the ball and stuffed it into the basket with one hand.
You never have to worry about the passing accuracy and tactical use of veteran point guards.
Changing sides to fight again, Fan Xi went to follow Mike Miller.
Billups holds up against Flash Wade.
Wade stepped on a quick change of direction, intending to use his mobility to catch Billups off guard... There is a saying in Chinese martial arts, which is that people grow old before their legs.
When a point guard gets old, no matter how strong his defense was when he was young, he will definitely not be able to keep up with his lateral movement... He is as strong as Jason Kidd, and his defense at the 1st position was a nightmare at his peak. But when he gets old, he still can't keep up with the changes of young players.
Towards.
However, veterans have experience.
Their ability to analyze and judge can produce results in an instant, and they can respond one step ahead of time.
Billups retreated early and leaned forward.
puff!
After Wade changed direction, he bumped into half of Billups' body, and his pace stopped... Billups' hand quickly reached out, and he forced Wade to retreat.
Wade retreated beyond the three-point line and then passed the ball to James.
This was a successful defense.
Garnett was praised on TV, and he liked the tough and smart defense.
James faced Leonard in singles. After taking a sharp step inward, he made a sudden stop and shot...Bang! Swish!
The basketball stumbles into the hoop.
Jordan, who was under the basket, quickly passed the basketball to Fan Xi.
Fan Xi started running wildly with the ball, and the Clippers counterattacked very quickly.
In an instant, he was outside the three-point line.
At this time, the Heat's defense was slightly lax. Fanci suddenly stopped outside the three-point line and made a shooting motion. Wade and Mike Miller defended at the same time.
They were a little frightened, and Fan Xi's three-pointer at the last moment in the last game left them with lingering fears.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they came up on defense, Fan Xi passed the basketball covertly.
Billups caught the basketball, raised the knife and dropped it... swoosh! He hit a three-pointer.
Staples Arena was in complete excitement.
Billups used a beautiful pass, a beautiful defense, and a perfect spot-up three-pointer to illustrate his "walk the talk".
"I finally understand what Nash and Nowitzki said in the interview yesterday."
Garnett was very emotional on TV: "Many veterans have reached the end of their careers and no longer have a tactical status at all. Their hands and feet are tied. They can only appear and run in the established tactical routes and become a machine structure like screws.
."
"But in the Clippers, they always have the opportunity to show their leadership experience in their past careers. This is how the old players should be treated, instead of asking them to stabilize the locker room and let them help the young players train and act like engineers on the court.
Run the same."
"You know, these former superstars never ran tactical routes before."
Kevin Garnett said sincerely: "When I get old, maybe I will also go to the Clippers."
For Garnett, the Clippers are too charming.
Seeing Garnett's crazy heartbeat, the commentator on the side couldn't help but tease him: "But the Clippers already have DeAndre Jordan and Nowitzki."
Garnett shrugged his shoulders and did not continue speaking.
The game continues.
Billups' three-pointer achieved the strategic effect Fanci hoped for.
The Heat's push slowed down, and they lost some of their decisiveness, and they started thinking.
Two superstars cannot think too much on the court. When they think, there will inevitably be internal friction.
Whoosh!
Wade forced his way into the penalty area. He struggled especially under Billups' high-intensity confrontation, but he hit the basketball into the basket with his left hand.
After scoring the goal, he roared forcefully to vent his excitement.
However, when he looked back, he saw Billups advancing steadily with the ball.
Fan Xi took his strange steps.
Fanshie is a top off-ball player, there is no doubt about it. How could he succeed under Kobe Bryant without his off-ball skills?
Moreover, Fan Xi's running path is very planned.
It's elusive.
Hamilton once said that when our Captain Jack runs, he seems to be floating on the water. Moreover, in his field of vision, the stadium is a completely three-dimensional space.
Fanshie quickly ran to the bottom corner, and Billups still passed the pick-and-roll with Nowitzki to distribute the basketball to the bottom line.
Although its speed is a bit slow, its reliability is high.
The basketball turns to the left corner.
Miami's defense then pressed forward.
But when the defense stacked up to the left, Fan Xi did not catch the ball, but jumped up and pushed the basketball inside, just like the refraction of light.
Miami's defense fell short.
Nowitzki caught the ball in the paint and made an easy layup.
This unbridled tactical plan made Kevin Garnett cry out to God, and the Staples Center could not suppress the screams and cheers.
"Oh my god, this is magic. Is this a triangle offense? Or is it Princeton, uh? A pick-and-roll as the basis of a three-way offense?"
Garnett said in great surprise.
"If it were me, this would definitely be a powerful dunk. Nowitzki is so gentle."
Garnett also complained about Nowitzki.
The Clippers took the initiative strategically. The dual point guard combination of Fanci and Billups, coupled with Nowitzki, the offensive killer, produced an unprecedented chemical reaction.
Hamilton sat on the bench and was stunned. He couldn't help but said to Vince Carter: "I seem to have seen the combination of the Lakers' show-time and our Pistons' position battle."
Vince Carter didn't expect that the tactics could work like this, and the three of them had never practiced together before. They relied purely on intuition on the court.
"Jack is so scary. He can meet everyone's needs and he can change into various shapes." Grant Hill praised.
Hill is a gentleman, but his words make people feel like he is driving.
Arenas on the side sighed with emotion: "This is probably why he is so popular among women. As far as I know, women have many types of house structures, and Jack can satisfy them, which shows that he is quite malleable."
Um?
As soon as Arenas said this, Grant Hill immediately realized that this guy was thinking wrong.
He patted Arenas on the shoulder: "Hey! Gilbert, this is not a press conference. Don't show your humor. We are in the same boat."
Arenas laughed loudly. He liked to tease Hill, a gentleman. He had heard that Hill had a very high level of piano skills. He also asked Hill if he had ever 'fitted' on his piano.
Hill was embarrassed by him.
Of course not.
However, the devil's thoughts are growing in my heart...why not give it a try. It shouldn't be considered blasphemous music, right?
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The Miami Heat still played well in the second quarter, and Wade and James were still the powerful engines.
However, after the second quarter, they were 1 point behind.
The Clippers took the lead back.
In fact, the Clippers led by 5 points in the middle.
However, as Billups's energy ran out, the defensive end became increasingly unable to keep up with Wade's pace. He was caught by the Flash for two consecutive rounds, and the points were lost.
Then, the Clippers played Gilbert Arenas.
Another completely different combo guard.
The Clippers' guard line is packed with talent.
There are four players who have played core point guards: Nash, Arenas, Fanci, and Billups.
Therefore, the Heat are somewhat uncomfortable.
"Nowitzki scored 16 points in the second quarter, which was a key factor in the Clippers' comeback. His scoring ability is so outstanding that as long as the defender opens up space for him, he can eat up the defense like a cupcake.
."
McBrin praised Nowitzki at halftime.
Although Garnett didn't want to admit it, he also said: "Nowitzki has the softest touch among the power forwards of our generation. Moreover, he has good space and has a strong ability to capture offensive opportunities. He used to play football.
. So, when Fancy and Billups clear the space for him and pass the ball, he will score quickly."
Speaking of which, Garnett couldn't help but say: "If Nowitzki had gone to play football and Duncan's hometown had not been flooded, and he had continued to learn swimming, then there would be no power forward in this era who can stand shoulder to shoulder with me.
"
This sentence made McBreen laugh out loud.
As we all know, Tim Duncan, the number one power forward in history, learned to swim. If it hadn't been for that damn typhoon, maybe he would have become a figure like Phelps. He was a typical monster with long hands and long legs. However, because of the swimming pool
Being flooded and bored, he started playing basketball. In this game...he became the Flying Devil of Wake Forest University, the number one power forward in NBA history.
While Garnett was teasing his two top peers, Fanci and his team were heading to the locker room. They chatted easily in the tunnel until...