NBA: Back to 97, to be the Jagged Bishop

Chapter 37 The True Jordan Rules

8 wins and 2 losses, this is Kumbu's record after taking over the Raptors.

Last season, the Raptors were well-known in the league. Without introducing any All-Stars in their prime, Combe brought the Raptors back to life and displayed extremely terrifying combat effectiveness.

For a while, the name Kumbu became the most frequently used word in major sports media and basketball live broadcast rooms.

Many media have invited Kongbu to conduct exclusive interviews, or shoot covers for their magazines, but Kongbu refused all of them.

It's not that he's playing high and cold, but that the situation is uncertain now, at least we have to wait until the Bulls game is over.

Regardless of the fact that the Raptors are playing like a tiger, the average point difference per game is even higher than that of the Bulls, but Combe still thinks that the Bulls are more dangerous than good.

The team rating given by the system will not be faked, and the Bulls are indeed better than the Raptors in terms of hard power.

In addition, the matter of McGrady has not been resolved, and it has even become more difficult.

Being pressed on the bench for three consecutive games, McGrady's fighting spirit has not increased but decreased, and now it has become a pitiful 38 points.

It's a bit of a broken jar.

However, McGrady is the X factor of whether he can defeat the Bulls. Until now, Combe still firmly believes that McGrady is a man who can perform miracles.

On the evening before the game, Combe sat in his office chatting with Newman.

The content of the chat is mainly about how many disciples Larry Brown still has in this league.

As a result, if you don’t ask, you don’t know. After asking, Kumbu was shocked. Most teams in the league seem to be able to find a coach or assistant coach who has a relationship with Larry Brown.

Even the Pistons' current chief assistant, Alvin Gentry, is considered Larry Brown's man.

Kongbu shouted, good guy, the enemy has already penetrated into his own side.

"Coach, can I come in?"

During the chat, McGrady's voice came from outside the door.

Kong Bu was overjoyed. The reason why he didn't get off work at this point was actually waiting for McGrady.

Quickly drove Newman away, he wanted to have a good chat with McGrady face to face.

Newman left reluctantly. He originally wanted to tap the side to find out what kind of grievances Comb had with Larry Brown.

"Sit down, what's up?"

Kongbu didn't have any expression on his face. He looked down at the documents on his desk, pretending to be very busy.

"Coach, this week, I've had a hard time."

"Can you tell me why I was DNP?"

McGrady had a painful expression, and he must have mustered up a lot of courage before coming.

The so-called DNP, that is, did-not-play, generally means that a player is clearly allowed to play but he does not play, which is similar in nature to a team suspension.

Kong Bu raised his eyebrows, "DNP? When did you get DNP?"

"Is it possible that you are not allowed to play because your strength is not as good as Snow's?"

Upon hearing this, McGrady became a little anxious, "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"My talent is definitely far stronger than Snow!"

Kong Bu sneered, "Talent? If that thing is not fulfilled, it is worthless."

"Snow's talent is indeed not as good as yours, but do you think you are as desperate as him on the court?"

"Can you completely lock Damon, Marbury and Cassell? Maybe you can do it if you work hard, but you don't work hard."

"Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, and Snow is the one who is ready."

McGrady's face turned red when he said these words, and now he finally understands why he was suspended by the team.

At this moment, McGrady was full of remorse.

Kumbu gave himself a chance, and it was not an ordinary chance, it was a chance that many players dreamed of.

As a result, I didn't cherish it!

"Coach, please give me another chance!"

"I know you are very disappointed in me, this time I will never let you down again."

"I will play as hard as Snow, no, I will work harder than him!"

McGrady clenched his fists and roared loudly. All the suppressed emotions during this week broke out at this moment.

Kong Bu quickly called out the attribute viewer, and McGrady's fighting spirit made him breathe a sigh of relief.

99 points!
The same fighting spirit as Da Ben!

It seems that my painstaking efforts this week have not been wasted.

The white face is over, now it's time to sing the red face.

"Calm down, kid, it's not as bad as you think."

"Maybe you can also feel that I treat you differently."

"You are indeed the type of player with extreme talent in my eyes, and I have high expectations for you."

"Even I think whether we have a chance to win the championship this season, the X factor is you!"

"Tomorrow's game against the Bulls, I will let you start, and play your best second position, and talk directly to Jordan."

"I hope you can use your performance in this game to regain my trust."

After finishing speaking, Combe left the office with his briefcase under his arm.

It's hard to describe McGrady's complex mood at this time, from confusion and panic at the beginning, to despair and unwillingness when screaming, to ecstasy and excitement at the end.

He knew that he had to do his best this time, and he couldn't live up to Kong Bu's trust again no matter what.

Only when you lose, can you know how to cherish it. Now thinking about tomorrow's game, his heart is burning, and he can't wait to go on stage and fight Jordan for [-] rounds now.

Noon the next day.

The outside of the Raptors' home arena has been covered with various giant posters to create momentum for this focus battle.

When two o'clock approached in the afternoon, old Thomas found Combe and handed him a pamphlet.

"what is this?"

Kong Bu asked curiously while looking at the thin booklet in his hand.

"The magic weapon to defeat Jordan, the Jordan Law!"

Old Thomas was full of pride, as if he had given Comb his family heirloom.

Kumbu was dumbfounded. He knew Jordan's rules, but he didn't know that this thing had already been bound into a book?
Flipping through the pages, the more I watched, the more frightened I was, and Kumbu began to sympathize with Jordan. It was really not easy for him to survive and play from that era.

There are more than 100 rules in total, none of which are aboveboard defenses, all of them are unconventional actions that cannot be put on the table.

To sum up, the core essence of Jordan's law is to do everything possible to disrupt Jordan's offensive rhythm and cut off the connection between him and his teammates.

"Some tricks are too low-key. They were okay in our era, but they should not be used in this era."

"However, there are still many useful tricks. If you study more, they will definitely come in handy."

"In fact, I don't care whether I win or lose this game. I just hope that Michael can be restrained."

"Of course, if you can contain Michael, the game is basically won."

The old Thomas' meaning is very clear, that is, it is okay to lose to other Bulls players, but not to lose to Jordan.

"Don't worry, old man, even if you don't say it, I will do it."

"After all, everyone knows that locking up Jordan is the only way to beat the Bulls."

Comb's remark was not perfunctory to old Thomas, that's what he really thought.

It's just that Comb still has a bottom line. He can't deal with Jordan completely according to Jordan's rules. Just like the old Thomas said, the times are different, and some things are no longer suitable for this era.

(End of this chapter)