Chapter 84 Key Factors in the New Yellow-Green Hegemony
In a flash of lightning, Chris Paul had a flash of thought, and Deron Williams was indeed fooled.
This guy, who has been regarded as the second point guard in the league for a long time, made the completely opposite judgment at the moment when Fanci suddenly changed the direction of the basketball. When Fanci dribbled the ball and rushed away from the left
, Delong's eyes were still looking to the right.
call out!
In an instant, the two of them were separated.
Fan Xi broke through the defense and entered the three-point line.
Kenny Smith let out a scream in the live broadcast room.
Kobe also quietly clenched his fists on the bench.
This is a practical victory.
In an instant, Fanci stepped into the penalty area, jumped up, attracted Garnett's help, and passed to Zach Randolph.
Randolph caught the ball and took off, about to dunk... James came down from behind and pulled Randolph down while dribbling the ball... Tick!
The whistle sounded.
James fouled.
Zach Randolph had an angry look on his face.
Although he got two free throw opportunities, he thought James' behavior was very excessive. This kind of foul does not happen often even in official games.
Meanwhile, Fanci returned to the bench and was replaced by Chris Paul.
This left Fan Xi a little unsatisfied. This was the first time he used Isiah Thomas's technique in actual combat... The clean and neat feeling made him addicted.
Although at present, there is still some distance between his skills and physical fitness. In a truly top offense and defense, he may not be able to exert his full effect.
However, integration requires practical experience.
Fan Xi sat next to Kobe Bryant. Kobe said to Fan Xi: "Your skills are getting more and more mature now. The breakthrough just now was very strong, and it even felt like Isiah Thomas."
Fan Xi was shocked by Kobe's analysis.
He is indeed an expert.
Fanshi now possesses three major skills, namely the three-point shooting and touch from Reggie Miller, body control and coordination from Michael Jordan, and breakthrough skills and low center of gravity from Isiah Thomas.
These three were all-powerful in the 1980s and 1990s. Now that Fan Xi has obtained the essence of their skills, they will be integrated into one in the future and will surely be able to reach the pinnacle of the NBA.
But this requires a long process, because usually, superstars only practice one kind of peerless martial arts, but Fan Xi practices multiple peerless martial arts together.
The most important thing is that his physical fitness is also reaching its peak at the same time.
If you compare basketball to martial arts, technical skills are equivalent to swordsmanship, and physical talents are equivalent to airbenders.
Throughout the ages, few top talents with outstanding physical fitness have very good skills. And those players with extremely good skills, such as Larry Bird... on the contrary, have relatively mediocre physical fitness.
Some people say that it is because of their superior physical fitness that they can dominate the court without any skills. Therefore, most of these players are young. After getting older or suffering serious injuries, their physical fitness cannot keep up, and they gradually withdraw from the center of the stage.
But there is actually another reason, and that is...the stronger the physical fitness, the more difficult it is to integrate top technology into physical talent.
Throughout the history of the league, there are only a few people who can truly integrate top physical fitness and top skills. Let’s not talk about the ancient times. After entering the modern basketball category, Michael Jordan is a well-deserved representative. Although Kobe’s physical fitness is not as good as Jordan’s
He is outstanding, but his technical difficulties have made every inch of his body and every muscle become a link in the offensive machine. There is also Tim Duncan who is skillful and inefficient in executing basic skills. It seems that his only shortcoming is free throws.
In addition, there are many players who are infinitely close to this goal. For example, Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, Shaquille O'Neal...etc.
Their problem is that although their skills are superb, they have not fully harnessed their talents, or they have not developed their full potential.
Fan Xi has gradually become aware of this problem.
He knows very well that it is only a matter of time before he becomes a superstar or even a superstar. But to become a dominant historical superstar, he needs a closer integration of technology and physical fitness.
Therefore, he is eager for actual combat.
He is eager to integrate all his talents and skills into one, and use them freely.
The game continues.
After Chris Paul came on the court, he controlled the ball. Paul's physical fitness is very good and his skills are also top-notch. He is a player who has the opportunity to fully integrate physical fitness and skills. Although due to his height, his upper limit has actually been
fixed.
Moreover, Chris Paul is the kind of star who needs to have the ball in his hands to perform at his best. In essence, he is another form of ball-sticking monster.
Therefore, he did not make the Western team's offensive firepower stronger.
He can easily turn a weak team into a strong team, but if he is put into a super strong team with a bunch of superstars, he will not be able to make the team better.
Westbrook was very uncooperative with his direction and had his own ideas.
Other superstars are unwilling to follow his instructions and act as role players.
Chris Paul is very anxious. He doesn't want people to think that his role on the court is inferior to that of Fan Xi. Therefore, he can only be more active with the ball and break through in an attempt to connect the whole team.
But with little success.
The first quarter of the game ended quickly.
Then the second quarter started, Paul returned to the bench, and Westbrook was connecting the team. As a point guard, he was very loose, either taking the ball by himself or passing it to his teammates.
The players were quick to watch, and generally played in a relaxed manner, focusing on individual performances.
Clippers rookie Blake Griffin, the 2009 No. 1 pick, performed well in the second quarter. He is a dunker in his own right. Under loose defense, he set off a wave at home with three consecutive dunks.
As a rookie in Los Angeles, his excellence has excited fans.
Moreover, his dunk reminded everyone of Fan Xi.
Fanshie was once a point guard who blocked Griffin head-on, and his dunk ability is also very strong. The fans have seen too many of his fancy street ball moves tonight, and now they want to see his shooting.
So, starting from the fourth minute of the second quarter, there were some voices in the arena: We need Fan.
Fans spontaneously called Fanshi to play.
Generally speaking, this is the kind of treatment only a superstar can receive.
However, Fan Xi, an undrafted player, has really created too many miracles.
People have natural expectations for him.
And, who doesn't want to see Charles Barkley face the bare asses of 10 female donkeys?
When the crowd starts to surge.
Kobe Bryant is chatting with Fanshi about the game.
Kobe asked Fanshie: "...Have you realized that there is unusual hostility towards you in the East? When you are on the court, their defense is obviously stronger."
Fan Xi nodded.
"This is human nature." Kobe Bryant said: "Not everyone can accept the rise of a super rookie. Especially... you are still an undrafted player. The prejudice in the human heart is a mountain that cannot be overcome.
"
"Your brilliance during this time has shone in other people's eyes." Kobe patted Fanshie on the shoulder and said sincerely: "If I were not a Lakers player, or if I were a few years younger, I would also fall into jealousy.
Angrily causing embarrassment to you on the court."
"This is a lesson you have to face."
Kobe Bryant said to Fanci.
He actually wanted to tell Fan Xi: Maybe you can keep a low profile. There is no need to make yourself a thorn in the eyes of the Eastern giants, and there is no need to confront them. You can completely avoid their sharp edges tonight and give them some time to accept this fact. Let's take it easy.
It is round.
However, the words were on his lips but he could not say them out. He was not a coward, nor could he persuade others to become a coward... although doing so seemed the most reasonable and conducive to further enhancing business interests.
If it were other smart players, they would not get angry with others in such an inconsequential All-Star Game.
Although Kobe didn't get along with Fan Xi for a long time, he knew Fan Xi's personality. This little guy had always been one who 'would rather take what is straight than ask for what is wrong'. It would be better to blow his head if he wanted to bow his head.
On the one hand, he admired Fan Xi's strong fighting spirit and his sense of a young hero who "will do whatever he wants regardless of life and death."
On the other hand, he was worried.
The opponents that Fanci has to face are not ordinary stars, but the Big Three of Boston and the Big Three of Miami, especially LeBron James. LeBron James is the signature superstar of the league today, and his strength has reached the top of the league.
Even if Kobe Bryant is reluctant to accept it in his heart, the fact is that James has more control over the game than him during regular time.
"I actually have nothing to worry about, if they insist on creating embarrassment for me." Fan Xi said easily: "They will suffer. You will be on my side, right? Kobe."
Kobe smiled and raised his eyebrows: "Of course."
"And I."
Zach Randolph suddenly stretched out a dark hand next to him. He said to Fan Xi: "I have long been unhappy with LeBron. This guy is always self-righteous. He thinks he is the chosen one and everyone should."
I pay homage to him. I hate his attitude that looks very humble and practical but is very arrogant."
Fan Xi didn't judge others, but he stretched out his hand and shook Randolph's hand.
At this time, Popovich turned around and called Fanci's name: "Jack."
Then, there's Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant.
The three of them appeared together, replacing Westbrook, Ginobili, and Nowitzki.
The lineup on the court became Fanci, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, and Pau Gasol.
At the same time, the Eastern Conference lineup is: Deron Williams, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Stoudemire.
"Oh ho ho!! The Big Three of the Lakers and the Big Three of the Celtics are meeting."
Kenny Smith said with great excitement on TV: "Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Celtics in the Finals in a tiebreaker. This season, the environment in the Eastern Conference has changed a lot, but I still think it is possible to win the Finals this year.
It’s a yellow-green showdown again.”
"However, the Celtics' Big Three are restricted by age. They are one year older. The Lakers added Fanci, a new All-Star, out of thin air. The Celtics are very passive."
Kenny Smith analyzed it this way.
Charles Barkley was talking back like a bully: "I don't think so. Boston's Big Three are old, isn't Kobe Bryant old? Jack Fan has never proven himself in the playoffs."
Barkley always has his reasons.
Their discussion made the Lakers fans and Celtics fans in front of the TV pay attention. The Lakers and Celtics are the two giants in the NBA. Their feud reached its peak in the black and white hegemony in the 1980s. In recent years,
It became popular again in 2008: the Celtics defeated the Lakers in the Finals in 2008, and the Lakers completed their revenge in 2010.
Phil Jackson was very interested in front of the TV. He was looking forward to the form of Fanshie's first confrontation with Boston's Big Three.
After all, the Celtics' Big Three are extremely rich in tactical literacy and technical experience, and they are to some extent more difficult to deal with than the Miami Big Three.
Under the expectant gaze of Phil Jackson, Fanshie has already fought with Deron Williams.
Deron Williams' aggressive defense came up, he opened his arms and used his strong body to crush him.
However, the moment he forced his way forward, Fan Xi quickly passed the basketball to Kobe.
Delong was unexpected.
Just when he was muttering to himself that Fan Xi was a coward, Fan Xi suddenly accelerated, broke through his defense, and headed towards the free throw line.
At this time, Paul Pierce was also struggling with Kobe, and he also raised his defense to the playoff level.
However, Kobe did not communicate with him about the "world's top three-threat skills" as usual, but decisively passed the basketball to Fanshie.
Fan Xi received the basketball at the free throw line and quickly entered the penalty area.
Kevin Garnett immediately came to help defend, but Fanshi passed the ball again. He passed it to Blake Griffin. When Griffin received the basketball, Garnett quickly retreated... because he didn't want to see it again.
Griffin flies above the rim.
But the moment Garnett turned around, he saw Griffin throwing the basketball over the penalty area. Garnett turned around again, and Fan Xi soared into the sky. He used the super jumping talent inherited from Jordan to fly through the air.
, the elegant posture catches the basketball in mid-air, as if walking in the air... Boom!
Fan Xi stuffed the basketball into the basket with one hand.
The Staples Arena was in an uproar, and the DJ shouted again at the top of his lungs: Jack...Fan!!!
Fan Xi raised his hands high and high-fived Griffin.
Griffin, who had a big quarrel with Fanci before, said to Fanci: "How do you know I will definitely pass the ball to you?"
Fan Xi smiled and said, "Because you are the only one in the world who knows how good my jumping is."
Forehead….
Blake Griffin is a little depressed.
Which pot is this? Which pot should I not open?
However, now that their knot has been resolved because of the All-Star Rookie Game, they don't take it seriously. It's just a joke among friends.
Phil Jackson smiled happily in front of the TV.
This ball made him extremely happy.
Although it was just an attack, Phil Jackson no longer worried about the Boston Celtics coming back.
He even looks forward to meeting the Boston Celtics again in the Finals.
The tactical prowess Fanci showed with the ball just now gives him every reason to believe that the Lakers will easily defeat the Celtics again.