The Legend of the Hungry Wolf in Basketball

Chapter 117 [Saving Yao Ming's birdman, the way to build confidence]

Like Yao Ming, Ye Feng hated Boozer to the core.Although this anti-bone boy's defense is not very good, his offense is too powerful. In the past two seasons, he has been at his peak again, and he has blown up all the Clippers inside by himself.Regardless of whether it is low-post singles or high-post screens, he has performed at a very high level, scoring 37 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists.

Back at home, the Clippers will play against the Jazz again on the 4th.The players all hope to get revenge at home, but the wish is good, but the reality is cruel.

In order to prevent Love's speed defect from being exploited by opponents.In this game, Thibodeau chose to change, allowing Gortat to enter the starting lineup.Let him go out to defend Okur.If a team has inside players who can shoot three-pointers, it is indeed a headache.Love vowed to practice three-pointers well, so that his threat on the offensive end would be greater.

Gortat defended out, but couldn't organize the pick-and-roll cooperation between Deron Williams and Boozer.

Last season, the Jazz put up such a sign at home: "32+12=5+8".Fans who are familiar with the Jazz will understand after seeing it. Corresponding to the jersey number, this equation means "Malon + Stockton = Boozer + Deron".

Interestingly, Boozer's childhood idol was Karl Malone.But what impressed him the most was that when he met Malone's Jazz on behalf of the Cavaliers in 2003, the idol gave him an elbow at the basket... Both Boozer and Malone are very similar in terms of size and technical characteristics.Both are big power forwards with the same height of 206cm. Both of them have a "half shot" and both have super scoring ability in the paint.However, Malone will make better use of his body, often waving his elbows and rampage in the paint, and Boozer is more agile in the paint.Regardless of hit rate or deterrence, Boozer has a big gap with Malone at his peak.

However, even with only Malone's 8 successes, Boozer is enough to give the Clippers a headache.The inside players still can't guard Boozer, and Lowry can't guard Deron Williams.

In addition to defensive issues, the Clippers' offense is also too monotonous, relying on Ye Feng and inside players to attack with the ball after pick-and-roll.In the first game, the Jazz were not used to it, and Ye Feng scored a lot of points. In the second game, the Jazz also changed their style of play, sending Kirilenko to guard Ye Feng's pick-and-roll. This change made him very uncomfortable.Kirilenko is also a swingman with a vague position. He has a strong defensive ability, especially in defense against breakthroughs, and the effect is particularly obvious.His method is to keep clinging closely to prevent Ye Feng from increasing his speed.

被特殊照顾后，叶锋的投篮效率降低，本场只得到了18分7篮板3助攻。快船85比99又负一场。

After the Jazz suffered a two-game losing streak, the Clippers' lineup problems also began to appear.The starting lineup lacks shooting ability, the bench doesn't work well, and there is no core.In the first four games, the Clippers' offense relied too much on Ye Feng. Only he and Josh Smith scored in double figures on average, and the offense was weak.

As long as Ye Feng hits, the Clippers will not be very good at attacking.In order to improve the offensive power, Thibodeau sent Barea and Anthony Morrow this time, and wanted to use Barea's speed and Morrow's three-pointer to attack, but while scoring goals, these two were also on the defensive end. Let the opponent score equally easily.The problem of fouls continues to plague the Clippers. Gortat and Love will be called for several fouls and forced to switch after playing for a while.

The best way to solve this problem is to trade reinforcements. Now the Clippers have only 13 players, and they still have the quota to introduce players, but there are no suitable candidates in the free market.

If Chris Anderson had been found earlier, it seemed good, but the "Birdman" had already joined the Rockets in the summer.

The butterfly effect has struck again.After losing Dikembe Mutombo, Yao Ming's forced palace made the Rockets' management feel a headache. Morey was reluctant to spend a lot of money, so he set his sights on the free agent market. After looking around, he found that they were all veterans who lacked athletic ability and had no remaining value. Squeeze, the effect of introducing is not as good as Mutombo.Morey wasn't going to lose money, and he ended up eyeing Anderson, the guy who was covered in tattoos and was suspended for two years for drug use.Anderson's physical fitness is very good. He has participated in the slam dunk contest. Although his status is doubtful, if it is cheap and cost-effective, it must be Anderson.Morey immediately used the championship as a temptation and sent out an invitation.Anderson was like an ant in the water at the time. It was difficult to find a job. He would grab any life-saving straw when he saw it. He joined the Rockets with a two-year minimum salary and a partial guarantee for the second year.

Of course, Yao Ming didn’t believe that a drug addict could become his qualified substitute, so he continued to press the palace. It happened that the former Nets player Krstic had a bad time in Europe and hoped to buy out his contract and return to the NBA. The Rockets spent another 3 years with 1400 million The contract signed him, which completely stabilized Yao Ming's mood.

This season, the Rockets are already a very strong opponent.Ye Feng felt a little conflicted, he became friends with Yao Ming, he couldn't justify not helping him, and now that the Rockets had successfully signed him, he was a little jealous again.

On November 11, the Clippers played against the Lakers again at the Staples Arena, this time counting as the Lakers' home court.After that, on November 6, the Clippers will play against the Rockets at home, and on November 11, they will play against the Dallas Mavericks at home.This kind of schedule is simply bullying. The first 8 games are all strong teams in the playoffs.This is a test of the mental and physical strength of young players.In college, there are at most 11 games a season, and in the NBA, there are more than a dozen games a month.

It will not be so easy to fight the Lakers again.I don't know what kind of ideological work Jackson did to Kobe. The Lakers resolutely hit the ball inside when they came up. Gasol and Bynum appeared together, using the low post as a breakthrough. Kobe only made two shots in the first quarter and scored 2 points. .The Lakers lead by a big score of 35 to 22.

When defending, the Lakers still adopt a zone defense, Gasol went to the perimeter, and Ariza was responsible for defending the pick-and-roll.Ye Feng could still score, but it was much more difficult than in the first game. Jackson also used rotation to cut off the connection between him and his teammates, causing him to have 5 pass errors in the game.

最终比分82比104，快船惨败22分。加索尔得到了32分14篮板5助攻2盖帽，拜纳姆也有17分12篮板，科比只得到16分7助攻。

Ye Feng scored 22 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block. His performance was acceptable, and he was the only one in the Clippers who performed normally.In this game, Smith was also troubled by fouls. Ye Feng served as a power forward in the third quarter, fighting inside to relieve the team's pressure.

After two consecutive victories, the Clippers suffered a three-game losing streak, and the rookies began to wonder if they were really doing it.Ye Feng knew that he had to stand up and find a better way to help the team.

During training, Ye Feng chatted with Smith and asked, "Josh, didn't you learn from Olajuwon last year? Can you still use his inside footwork?"

Smith smiled bitterly: "Yes, but I'm not familiar with it. I practiced well last summer, and I was quite confident, but the Eagles didn't give me many low-post opportunities. I didn't have much chance to use it all season. Want to learn?"

Ye Feng smiled and said: "I want to study the inside footwork. Even if I don't use it on the court, it's good to be able to defend. Boozer's footwork is really good. In the Rockets, there is also a person with this style. I have to think about it tomorrow." There is a way to prevent him, I don’t want to lose again.”

"Tomorrow Yao Ming is the one who should be guarded better. Their team Battier and Artest are also very famous. They will definitely guard against you. You have to work hard." Smith spoke slowly, his expression was lazy, and he seemed to be in trouble. I think I can win tomorrow's game.

With an excellent substitute, Yao Ming's playing time was shortened this season. He only played 31 minutes per game, and still averaged 18 points and 9 rebounds per game. Looking at the lineup, the Rockets are much better than the Clippers.

Yao Ming has already come to Los Angeles with the team, Ye Feng called Ai Lier to treat Yao Ming to a meal and chat after training in the morning.

Yao Ming is in a particularly good mood now, and the Rockets are already favorites to win the championship this season.In the "Battle for Kostic" with the Thunder, the Rockets also won.There is no player who does not want to play for a strong team. To the Thunder, he needs to work hard. To the Rockets, he is Yao Ming's substitute. Krstic would rather get 200 million less or choose the Rockets.

The "Birdman" Anderson, who was signed with a basic salary in these few games, also played well, and he can send a big hat every time he comes off the bench.

Yao Ming thanked Ye Feng very much for this, and said with a smile: "You are right to force me into the palace. With Birdman and Kostic here, I only need to play about 30 minutes per game."

"You traded for Artest, it's a robbery, the Rockets really have a chance to win the championship." Ye Feng laughed.What he thought in his heart was that if McGrady was not injured, it was really possible to win the championship.In his memory, McGrady will sit in the auditorium as a cheerleader with a well-known high salary in the league this season.

Yao Ming said with a smile: "You played very well in the first game, and you have to keep it up in the future. If you don't reach 60% winning percentage, it will be very difficult to enter the playoffs in the Western Conference."

Ariel asked: "Our insiders are all rookies, and they are prone to chaos. Do you know how to make them grow quickly? I think you are already very strong in the second season."

Yao Ming thought for a while, and said awkwardly: "There is really no way. You need to accumulate experience on the court. Those who can play well in their rookie season are mostly players who have been to college for four years and have accumulated experience in school. I Before playing in the NBA, I have played basketball in China for many years. So many inside veterans in the league have also gotten a good contract. There are not many good players in the free market now. I think you can try a certain game to compete with young The inside players are the core to arrange tactics, help them play a beautiful game and get luxurious data, which is very helpful to build confidence. When I first entered the league, I did not perform well. In one game, my teammates all passed me Ball, help me brush up the data."

Ariel asked with a smile: "Have you built up your confidence after that game?"

Yao Ming shrugged and said with a smile, "No, but Barkley kissed the donkey's ass after that game."

Ye Feng laughed out loud. "The method you mentioned is also good. Last season, the Lakers teammates also helped me and Bynum clear the data. After that day, I really dared to play. How about just this game? Brother Ming, can you defend? When it’s time to release water, let Love play a 30+20?”

"Then I have to let the fans scold me to death?" Yao Ming was embarrassed.

"just kidding."

(End of this chapter)