Pick Westbrook

Chapter 73 I Didn't Guess the Ending
However, after thinking about the current results of the Bucks, Presti still wants to say that Li Lai is lucky.

It is simply a miracle that the Bucks can still make the playoffs after losing the team's top leader Michael Reed and the second leader Bogut, and occupy the third and fourth positions in the Eastern Conference for a long time.

You know, last season the Bucks had a more advantageous lineup but they didn't even get to the playoffs.

After owning Michael Reid and Bogut, Presti clearly realized how good they are.

"So it can only be said that the competitive pressure in the East is too low!"

Ford Center.

Bogut, who was warming up, looked at the Bucks with weird eyes.

A local reporter is interviewing him.

"Andrew, the Bucks are the team that selected you. This game is your first game against your old club. Are you planning to do something?"

The reporter's words were quite provocative.

Bogut understood and said arrogantly: "I'm very glad that the Bucks can trade me, I don't want to stay in that kind of place for a long time.

I will give them a little color in this game and let them know what a loss it is to trade me away.

Also, the opposite center, Yi Jianlian, was still my little brother last year. "

When Bogut said this, his voice was not low, and he said it to the Bucks' bench.

Westbrook rolled up his sleeves and wanted to rush forward to argue. He is not afraid of the tall and big Bogut.

Artest stopped him and said: "Tigers and lions don't bark when they see their prey, only dogs swear when they see their enemies.

Remember every word he is cursing now, and you will have to use your strength to make him swallow all these words when you are on the court! "

Westbrook nodded, keeping Bogut's arrogance firmly in his mind.

Yi Jianlian stood up and said, "Russell, add me later."

Yi Jianlian was bullied by Morris Williams the most in the Bucks last season, and Bogut is the second person with this record.

With Yi Jianlian's efficient performance on the court this season, he also wants to prove himself in front of Bogut.

"I'm not your little brother anymore!"

Tyronn Lue watched the players on the field with satisfaction from the bench.

Although this is a very difficult back-to-back game, and in the last game against the Spurs, the Bucks almost tried their best.

So the players should be exhausted by now.

Originally, Tyronn Lue also wanted to suggest that Li Lai should let go of the game appropriately, so as to give the team's main players more rest time.

But judging from the state of the players at this time and their passionate fighting spirit, I am afraid that this is not necessary at all.

"Alian's fighting spirit is good." Li Lai said suddenly.

Elson, who was also sitting on the bench, raised his head proudly after hearing this and said: "Coach, this is my credit.

I took him to the Bunny Club again during last week's break. "

cough! cough!
So this fighting spirit is found in those bunny girls?

Li Lai regretted letting Elson be Yi Jianlian's guidance veteran. This guy would take Yi Jianlian to that kind of place if he had nothing to do. Even an honest gentleman would not be able to withstand such a temptation.

The game begins on the field.

Bucks regular starter.

Thunder starters: point guard Earl Watson, shooting guard Michael Redd, small forward Kevin Durant, power forward Jeff Green and center Bogut.

"This lineup is really good!"

Tyronn Lue watched enviously, and reminded: "Durant, a sophomore this season, averaged 25 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists per game, and he has already shown the potential to become a superstar.

Especially in the unsolvable shooting on the offensive end, he already has the demeanor of McGrady. "

Li Lai nodded in agreement.

In fact, Durant's draft template was Tracy McGrady, and the Thunder were indeed cultivating Durant in this direction, and it seems that the results have been good so far.

The NBA's Whampoa Military Academy is well-deserved.

While speaking, Durant hit a mid-range jumper against Artest's defense.

This is Durant's main offensive method now. After he develops breakthrough and back-up abilities in the future, no one will say that his template is Tracy McGrady.

It is Adu, the only god of death.

"Although Artest's defense is very good, his defensive advantage will be greatly reduced when facing such a tall and long shooting player."

Tylen Lu reminded.

If he remembers correctly, Artest's defense didn't completely choke each other when facing Anthony and Tracy McGrady, and it wasn't very good.

So now when facing Durant, who is taller and has a wingspan of 225cm, his defensive deterrence may decrease again.

On the court, the Thunder handed over Durant to handle several consecutive offensive rounds.

Take a one-step lateral jump shot, take advantage of the misplaced pull-up after the pick-and-roll, and break through the emergency stop shot while on the move
After watching Durant hit the rim one after another with this non-tactical style of play but simple and efficient, Li Lai finally realized the helplessness of those head coaches in the future when facing Durant.

"It's really unstoppable, it's killing people!"

Li Lai urgently called a timeout.

Presti, who was sitting in the crowd of spectators, already had a happy face, admiring the wonderful performances of Durant, the core of the team he selected.

"In time, Durant will definitely become a top five superstar in the league, and the Thunder will definitely be one of the biggest favorites to win the championship."

Then, Presti looked at Li Lai who paused in the formation after calling out.

"With a dead rat in his waist, pretending to be a hunter.

When any team faces Durant's unsolvable offense, the only solution is to double-team, so why do you need to line up, Li Lai? "

But the Thunder are not afraid of the opponent's double-teaming.

Because they also have three-point shooting All-Star Michael Reed and offensive master Jeff Green.

As long as Durant is in double-team trouble, then these players will definitely be able to get extremely comfortable open opportunities.

Whether it's shooting the basket, driving to the basket, or reorganizing, the Thunder will hit the opponent hard.

This is why the Thunder were able to stand out from the Western Conference and make the playoffs.

Bucks coaching bench.

Li Lai asked all the players to go back to their seats to rest, but Artest was left alone.

Tyronn Lue smacked his tongue as he watched from the sidelines.

He has lived for most of his life, and this is the first time he has seen the head coach call a timeout and only set up a picture for one player.

"Coach, even if you just want to talk to Artest, you still let the players put on a show, it will make you look unprofessional."

Li Lai naturally didn't care about Tai Lue's thoughts. At this time, he only wanted to help the team win in this way.

Artest originally thought that Li Lai would definitely deploy a double-team tactic against Durant after the timeout. After seeing this scene, he guessed that Li Lai must want him to defend Durant desperately. shoot.

After all, this guy is really accurate.

It's just that Artest guessed the end, but not the end.

"Ron, we can't double-team Durant, because the Thunder has a lot of players who can play, so it's still up to you to limit him.

But your defense needs to change. "

(End of this chapter)