Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 321 Coach D’s expression shocked the world!
The brighter the opponent blooms, the higher the reward for defeating the opponent.

Such a mission reminder filled Du Kang with a sense of crisis.

But at this time, around Du Kang, Du Kang looked around. His assistants were talking and laughing. Even Aunt Jenny's face was now filled with a triumphant and relaxed smile.

As for the Lakers players, they are even more relaxed at this time.

Wade, Seth Curry and Jokic, who will not be playing in this game, were talking and laughing. The three of them were even teased by Kobe, Mai Zi, Yao Ming and Roy behind them from time to time.

Wade, in particular, was the target of ridicule from Kezi and the others.

"Dwyane, you will become the first regular season MVP in NBA history who does not play in the first round of the playoffs and then enters the second round!"

"Hahahaha, the great Coach D can give an MVP, give a first team, give a No. [-] pick, and still beat the strongest Spurs in history, Dwyane, Seth, Nikola, I really want to know how you feel now. It won't be as bad as Popovich, hahahaha..."

"This feeling that the team doesn't need us, we understand, we understand it too well, hahahaha..."

"Dwyane, don't be like this, be happy. Kobe must know better than you. You just didn't play. Kobe was undercover every game. The great coach D can still lead the Lakers to 16 consecutive wins in the regular season and [-] consecutive games in the playoffs." Win the championship, hahahaha..."

Du Kang looked over, and the dark-faced Kezi, who had been teasing Wade just now, changed his face instantly. The surrounding Lakers players, celebrities and season-ending players all laughed. stand up.

The entire Lakers bench was filled with such a happy atmosphere.

Just like G1 and G2 at the beginning of this series, no one thought that the Lakers could win.

At this time, most people don't think the Spurs can win.

The failure of the first two defensive battles caused the popularity of Popovich and the Spurs to plummet.

Let them forget that the Spurs are very strong even if they don't play defense.

It should be said that in the past few seasons, the Spurs have been playing offensively.

As the core and head coach of the Lakers, Du Kang's solemn expression on his face is naturally impossible not to be seen.

Nash was very curious.

The Lakers' situation was so bad before, but the coach was able to maintain a confidence that no one else had. At that time, no one thought that the Lakers could beat the Spurs, and he didn't think it either, but the coach believed at that time that the Lakers could definitely beat the Spurs.

But now, the coach has used his great ability to turn everything around. He should be happy and relaxed. Why does he look more solemn than before?
And it’s much more solemn!

"Coach, are you worrying too much?"

Faced with Nash's question, Du Kang did not answer and just shook his head.

In fact, not only Nash noticed Du Kang's current expression, but also the commentators of this game also noticed it.

Even O'Neal and Kenny Smith have begun to joke about Du Kang.

"I have always thought that Coach D is a person with a very peculiar brain circuit. I feel that Coach D has become accustomed to being the enemy of the whole world. Look at Coach D's face now. The whole world now thinks that the Lakers have defeated the Spurs, but D The coach started to worry, hahahaha, will the Lakers' advantage now be smaller than when G1 started? Will the Spurs be stronger now than when G1 started? Hahahaha..."

O'Neal was laughing, and Kenny Smith next to him was nodding in agreement.

Before the start of G1, everyone said that the three veterans Pierce, Garnett and Barkley were useless.

He is definitely someone who will be beaten by Duncan.

Especially Garnett, in this series, Duncan will let Garnett know what cruelty is!

But after the first three games, the combat effectiveness displayed by Garnett, Barkley and Pierce was shocking.

Everyone is so unfavorable about the Spurs because they think that if the Spurs play offense and Duncan is alone inside, they may not be able to defeat Garnett.

Coupled with the Lakers' defensive advantage and the height of the defensive players, even if they attack, the Spurs may not be able to break the Lakers' defense.

The Spurs have Leonard as a singles threat from the outside. Finson can play in singles but is unstable. Waiters, who is about to start, can also play in singles and is unstable. Both of them shoot less than 40% in singles. Under the defense of the Lakers, It will definitely be lower.

Now that the strengths of Garnett, Pierce and Barkley have been recognized, the Spurs' offense, with only two major threats in Duncan and Leonard, is too defensive.

The Spurs, now, do not have a third stable offensive point!

This is very, very deadly.

Finally, those experts at ESPN and TNT said.

"Now, it's not that Popovich can play offense if he wants to. Now, the process and style of play are all under the control of Coach D. Coach D said, defense is defense!"

This problem for the Spurs was directly amplified by the Lakers.

The Spurs, who had GDP back then, had three players with stable offense, which was really strong.

The current Spurs seem to have infinitely luxurious role players, and every player is very powerful. However, with the departure of Parker and the aging of Ginobili, only two stable offensive points are left.

Even if the combination of Jordan and Pippen is just a dual-core without a stable third point, there will be problems.

In particular, with your two stable points, the opponent can also come up with points that can be counterbalanced.

Garnett can beat Duncan.

For Leonard, there are even more.

Therefore, no matter how you look at it, it is not easy for the Spurs to attack. It should be said that it is impossible!

"There are many truths that even the fans understand, but every time, Coach D doesn't understand. He always seems to have his own perspective. He can see hope in despair, and he can also see despair in hope. Maybe this time, Coach D sees despair in hope!”

As for the commentary, of course there is one black face and one white face. O'Neal is complaining about Du Kang. Of course Kenny Smith has to stand in Du Kang's perspective.

However, after Kenny Smith finished speaking, the Spurs players began to appear.

Five starters appeared.

Then, the first player to appear was Ginobili, which shocked the entire Spurs fans at AT&T Arena.

"Ginobili starts?! Not Waiters?!"

Even Kenny Smith, who had just spoken for Du Kang, was stunned.

Is Popovich going to give it away?

Has Popovich given up completely?

The 38-year-old Ginobili has already shown signs of fatigue in the regular season and is basically in a retirement state. Can he still keep up with the pace of this series?
If Popovich plays Ginobili in a game like this, isn't this a gift?

"Seeing the Spurs' starting lineup like this, the expression on Coach D's face must have become more relaxed, right?"

After Kenny Smith finished speaking, O'Neal next to him laughed.

"Kenny, this time, you guessed wrong. The expression on Coach D's face became more solemn, hahahaha... So I say, Coach D's brain circuit is abnormal, and he is the craziest person in the NBA. , Well deserved. Only people with abnormal brains can be like Coach D. Hahahaha, Kenny, now, do you think it is possible for the Spurs to make the Lakers desperate with a starter like this? Hahahaha..."

This time, Kenny Smith was silent.

Because it is really impossible to say and there is no way to refute it.

Duncan, Leonard, Danny Green, Finson and Ginobili.

With such a Spurs and such a starting lineup, how could there be any possibility of creating despair for the Lakers?

Seeing hope in despair, Coach D did it. He indeed brought endless hope to the desperate Lakers.

But this time, seeing despair in hope...

"Will Ginobili's starting lineup make the Lakers desperate?"

No way?
Shouldn't it?
Kenny Smith couldn't believe it.

No one in this world would believe it.

Even Popovich, who started Ginobili in this game, didn't believe it, so when he looked up and saw the more solemn look on Coach D's face, he was shocked.

"Coach D's brain, no, is it really sick?"

Budenholzer next to him heard Bobo's complaints and didn't know how to answer for a while.

Because he knew that Bobo started Manu in this game and had no intention of winning.

It's unfair to place our hopes on the 38-year-old Manu.

When Bobo gave Manu the starting position, he said that Manu should not be pressured. This is sincere.

Enjoy this game.

As long as Manu doesn't feel uncomfortable being called out crazily, he can enjoy the game and Tim's cooperation on the court.

As for the outcome...

Bobo has given up.

He has decided that even if he is ridiculed to death in this series, he will fulfill Manu's wish.

Bobo has also decided that even if he loses this series, does not force Wade out, and finally becomes an assistant to Coach D, he will accept it.

Therefore, Bobo did not expect to win this game.

No one in the Spurs thought about it, including Leonard, Danny Green, Finson, and even Waiters sitting on the sidelines, the expression on his face was very ugly.

He has been very honest with the Spurs this season. Why is he so honest?

Quite simply, Waiters feels that after Duncan and Ginobili retire, he can compete for the second position in the Spurs, and even compete with Leonard for the position of the chief position.He has the talent and the Spurs have the ability to develop him, they are a match made in heaven.

but!

"Damn old guy!"

This game was supposed to be a game for him to show himself, but in the end, it was given up by Popovich and the Spurs to let a veteran who should be buried in the grave play it as a memorial game!
The Spurs should be entering a new era!
But why don’t these products of the old era, the veterans, refuse to die?

Didn't the Spurs trade Parker?

The whole world believes that the Spurs traded Parker and that Popovich is determined to bring the Spurs into a new era.

No one thought that Popovich was still remembering the glory of the past.

Therefore, after seeing the Spurs' starter and seeing Popovich actually resorting to products of the old era like Duncan and Ginobili in a desperate situation, even Uncle Kawhi in the stands was angry.

"Does this old guy Popovich really think it's still ten years ago? Duncan and Manu can constantly save the Spurs in desperate situations? At this time, it's time to reuse Kawhi and formulate tactics and games around Kawhi. Law!"

Popovich started Ginobili in this game with no intention of winning, but from the perspective of others, it simply meant something else.

In the eyes of many people, the Spurs are in dire straits. In the end, Popovich trusts old-time players like Duncan and Ginobili the most. As for new-generation players like Waiters and Leonard, Popovich trusts them the most. In Qi's heart, he still didn't get enough trust.

Therefore, at this time, whether it is Spurs fans, Spurs players, or the Spurs coaching staff, there is some silence now.

Many people even thought Popovich was out of his mind.

There are more than one or two commentators like O'Neal who explained Popovich's crazy output.

"Hahahaha, maybe in this world, Coach D is the only one who thinks Popovich's adjustment in this game is very powerful. Hahahaha, now in the whole world, Coach D is the only one who thinks Popovich and the Spurs can still win. Hope, hahahaha..."

O'Neal's wanton laughter and sarcastic laughter made many Spurs fans in front of the TV quite uncomfortable.

Of course they hope to see Ginobili when the team is desperate.

But now is really not the time.

Now Manu is really no longer good.

Now, the Spurs really need to enter a new era!

"Kenny, tell me, is it possible that Coach D made such an expression on purpose? The purpose was actually to tease Popovich and the Spurs?"

After O'Neal finished speaking with bright eyes, Kenny Smith next to him opened his mouth wide and blinked his eyes, looking incredible, like Shaq, do you want your fucking mind to be so big?

The Spurs fans in front of the TV looked even more ugly when they heard O'Neal say this.

Spurs fans and Lakers fans online began to criticize O'Neal.

This damn fat man is not only blaming their great coach D, but he is also blaming his old rival, the Spurs!
If the game wasn't about to start, Spurs fans and Lakers fans online could directly scold O'Neal's social accounts.

Game start.

Before starting, Du Kang said nothing else but one thing.

That is, be careful!

"Be careful with Duncan in this game, and be careful with Ginobili in this game too!"

"You have to be prepared for this game. You may not face two superstars, but three superstars!"

Du Kang's words are the rule of heaven for the Lakers. Du Kang has said so, and no one will treat it as if it doesn't exist.

Especially Garnett, Pierce and McAway who will face these three in this game.

Garnett has never underestimated Duncan.

So does Pierce.

And McAway regarded Du Kang's words as a law of heaven.

Even if he really doesn't like the aging Ginobili now, he will pay attention.

Therefore, seeing the expressions of the Lakers players, although Du Kang didn't say anything, his assistant Nash was very satisfied.

"Coach, you must be overthinking."

Looking at the backs of the players on the field, Du Kang still had no smile on his face.

"I wish I was overthinking it."

After saying that, Du Kang looked at Nash next to him.

"Stephen, if you have to face Duncan, Ginobili and Leonard at their peak in this game, do you think we can win?"

Ok?
Nash was stunned for a moment.

Then he looked at the Spurs players on the court and the Spurs players on the sidelines.

This Spurs is said by Popovich to be the strongest in history. This is an exaggerated success, but the thickness of this Spurs' role players is indeed at a historical level.

If you add in the peaks of Duncan and Ginobili, as well as the superstar Leonard, the Spurs have three superstars with such a lineup of role players, plus a coach like Popovich.

Nash almost felt chills all over.

No way? !

"That's why I'm worried."

and!

Du Kang looked at the sky.

Nash was even more surprised when he saw Du Kang suddenly looking towards the sky.

Could it be that there are other reasons?
Right now!

Ok?
Nash's body felt a little strange.

What about the wind?

Why is there suddenly no wind?

“The air conditioner stopped!!!”

"No, it's not that the air conditioner has stopped, it's that the air conditioner is broken?!"

“The air conditioning at Spurs’ home ground is broken again!!!”

At that moment, the entire AT&T Arena fans, celebrities, and commentators all shouted loudly.

Especially O'Neal in the TNT commentary booth was dumbfounded!

As a fat man, he knew very well what it would be like to have no air conditioning on such a midsummer night!
"Farke! Can I take a leave of absence? I don't want to commentate anymore!!! After explaining this game, I will die of dehydration!!!"

Almost at the same time, in the CCTV commentary box, teacher Zhang Lili's voice trembled with excitement.

"The air conditioner at the Spurs' home court is broken. The Spurs staff are already repairing it, but I bet it won't be repaired before the game is over!"

"The most effective players in the Lakers are Garnett, Barkley and Pierce. Without air conditioning, it will do great harm to these veterans. They were already lacking in physical fitness, and now it will be even worse!!!"

“This is a conspiracy by the Spurs against the Lakers, it must be a conspiracy!!!”

At this moment, Popovich looked at Buford behind him in shock.

This is definitely not his instruction!
Although the lack of air conditioning will do more damage to the Lakers, the combat effectiveness of the three cores will plummet.

However, Ginobili will also play in this game, and Manu and Tim are also veterans!
With the tacit understanding between Buford and Popovich, he certainly knew what Popovich's eyes meant.

but!

Buford shook his head.

He didn't know that Manu would suddenly start in this game.

but!

Pop, this game, the Spurs cannot lose!

Manu and Thiem's ​​curtain calls are important.

However, the Spurs' victory, your honor, is more important!
Popovich was silent.

At this moment, the Spurs fans at the scene suddenly exclaimed!
Popovich suddenly looked at the big screen, and then, Popovich was shocked!

On the Lakers' first attack, Mcaway directly named Ginobili. After easily breaking through Manu, Mcaway, who was afraid of Duncan's defense, did not go to the basket, but stopped at the free throw line for a jumper.

But, it just took off!
The ball in Mcaway's hand was taken away by Ginobili behind him! ! ! !

No, it's broken! ! !
After stealing the ball, Ginobili is running!
Constant acceleration!
Keep running!
Just jumped from outside the three-point line!
A swipe!
hit!

The whole world is shocked!
"I saw the despair in Coach D's eyes!"

In front of the TV, Harden stood up in shock!
(End of this chapter)