NBA peak Jordan template

Chapter 40
Joel Embiid, who serves as a center forward, has a historical level of talent, not only referring to his physical talent, his height of 2 meters, and his terrifying wingspan of 13 meters.

It also refers to his basketball talent. Before the age of 16, Embiid hadn't even touched basketball. Then, a year later, he led the high school team to win the first state championship in team history.

His performance in college attracted the attention of the whole United States and became the top pick. Before the draft, he suffered a fracture of his right foot and underwent surgery.

But he was still signed by the 2014ers with the third pick in 76.

Injured, can still be the third pick.

It is enough to prove how outstanding Embiid's talent is, and the 76ers' management can be regarded as a big gamble.

Fortunately, after two seasons of rest, Embiid successfully returned.

前四场比赛，场均20分8篮板外加2.8个盖帽，每场还有2个3分的入账。

Can defend, can play, and can stretch space.

If it weren't for the same year's draft, Zheng Long, who also started this season, would be too dazzling.

Embiid's numbers are good enough to compete for Rookie of the Year.

Of course, for the plug-and-play Embiid, 76ers fans' expectations for him are no longer the best rookie, but to be able to lead the 76ers out of the nickname of a bad team.

With the referee throwing the basketball into the air.

In the face of absolute talent, Nance Jr. seemed a little thin, and the basketball was easily picked to his own half by Embiid.

With the basketball in hand, the 76ers did not rush to launch a quick offense. Since Embiid came back, the team's tactics have revolved around Embiid.

Embiid's speed is not outstanding, which also leads to the entire 76ers' tactical system, which is more inclined to positional warfare.

After arriving in the frontcourt, Embiid did not squeeze into the position of the basket like a traditional center, but opened up space to make pick-and-rolls for his teammates.

Nance Jr. carefully implemented Wharton's defensive arrangements before the game, and did not dare to switch defenses at will.

Embiid's pick-and-roll is to force the opponent to switch defenses, and then he can use his physical advantage to fight big.

After switching defenses to open up space, Embiid has retreated beyond the three-point line, Nance Jr. was forced to pull out of the penalty area, and Rodriguez, who was holding the ball, hit the inside.

Brutally facing Russell, hit the board.

In another offensive round, the 76ers repeated their old tricks, making unhurried runs, pick-and-rolls, and completely released the space under the basket.

Taking advantage of the average height of the 76ers' starting team, attack the inside line, and then go off the board after failing to make a shot.

On the Lakers side, Russell held the ball excessively, often holding the ball in his hand for more than ten seconds before talking.

Although the Lakers players are also working hard to implement Wharton's tactical arrangements, fast running and passing.

But the position under the basket seems a bit crowded. After the 76ers' internal defensive space is released, the outside line is very defensive, and the touch of the outside line is also inaccurate.

The hoop at Center Court in Wachovia was nearly smashed by the Lakers.

At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers 25:16 the Lakers, 9 points behind.

The Lakers, without Zheng Long, finally showed their true strength.

The Lakers fans in the arena were very dissatisfied with the team's performance.

"Zheng Long doesn't play games, and now the Lakers have exposed three problems."

"Which three?"

"I can't attack, I can't defend, I can't rebound!"

During the break, the Lakers players surrounded Wharton and listened to Wharton's tactics.

"Don't fall into the rhythm of the 76ers, you must get up quickly! Wait until their teams are all settled before attacking, can it work!"

"Driving the ball to the frontcourt and passing the ball quickly is your job today, Russell, don't rub it around like a mother-in-law!"

"During the offense, Nance, you have to pull Embiid out! Ingram and Randall, why are you two standing outside the three-point line? Think of yourself as Curry!"

Wharton was so angry that he slammed every player who started the game.

At this time, Zheng Long came, and the players consciously gave way.

This is team status!
Seeing Zheng Long, Wharton said, "Zheng Long, do you want to say a few words?"

"I?"

Zheng Long waved his hand quickly, he was just here to join in the fun, so what can he say, does Wharton expect him to scold his teammates too?
Wharton really thought so!
Seeing that Zheng Long was not going to act as his substitute, he cursed a few words, sighed, and could only continue to curse himself.

At the beginning of the second quarter, the players also returned to the court. Zheng Long wanted to sit back to his original position, but Wharton enthusiastically pulled him to the side to sit down.

"Dragon, what do you think of today's game?"

"Me? Didn't you bet me $10 that we would definitely win?"

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There was a smile in the corner of Zheng Long's eyes.Let you take care of yourself and insist on resting me. I think it is no problem to play the 76ers.Are you panicking now?

"Dragon, if you chat like this, we won't be able to continue chatting." Wharton's heart was bitter, and his expression was also bitter.

To be honest, Wharton was frustrated.

When Zheng Long was there, he won four consecutive victories, and even the hard bones of the Clippers and Rockets were gnawed down.

Wharton had to admit that he was a little bit adrift, too.

Naively thought that under his own training, the Lakers have taken on a new look, even without Zheng Long, they still have the strength of the playoffs.

Looking at it now, it’s still shit!

Ideal is full, the reality is very skinny.

Zheng Long could naturally understand Wharton's thoughts, lowered his voice, and said, "Is the team planning to make a big move recently and want to trade some people?"

Wharton was shocked and stared at Zheng Long with wide eyes.

You must know that player trading in the team is an extremely sensitive topic. If the news is leaked in advance, it will have a great impact on the morale of the team and the state of the players.

Many players even learned that they were traded during the game.

"How do you know! Do they all know?!"

"Guess."

Zheng Long really guessed, even just guessing casually, but he didn't expect that he really guessed right.

"You are a monster! No wonder you play so well. Tell me honestly, are you a monster? I heard that there are monsters in China."

"Can you stop being so childish, coach, you still have zombies in America."

Zheng Long rolled his eyes.

"By the way, coach, are you sure you want to continue chatting with me about this? Russell strikes again."

Zheng Long successfully managed to make a man lose control of his emotions for me.

Walton rose to his feet and roared from the sideline.

"Fack! Russell, you dare to throw another ball! Get out of here!"

On the court, Russell, who was receiving the serve, was taken aback by Walton.

Silently catching the ball, this time, after coming to the frontcourt, he passed the basketball out immediately.

With a second pass, the basketball just passed to Ingram, who used Randall's pick-and-roll to cut inside the basket.

Ingram dunks directly!

This buckle is so good that it regained some momentum!
The anger on Wharton's face also dissipated and was replaced by a smile, "Good shot! Just hit it like this!"

Zheng Long, who was looking at Walton's back, began to think about the team's trade that had just been confirmed by Walton.

Judging by Wharton's expression, it must not be replacing the water dispenser.

Who will replace it?

For the current teammates, apart from Ingram, Zheng Long doesn't have much affection.

The premise of having feelings is recognition.

Whether it's professional attitude or talent, none of the current Lakers can make them look different.

Moreover, these players, in their own time and space, will be abandoned by the Lake Management one after another in the next two years.

Russell, in particular, was the first.

Zheng Long glanced at Nick Young who was sitting not far away, and was waving a towel for a cooperation between Russell and Randall.

I guess it won't be long.

Russell and Nick Young's "recording scandal" is about to explode.

The two had a good relationship, and then they chatted privately about cheating. Russell not only recorded it, but the recording was also leaked online.

All of a sudden, Nick Yang's reputation was ruined and his engagement was dissolved by his fiancée.

As for Russell, he was isolated by his teammates. After all, no one likes an informer.

After the end of the season, Russell was sent to the Nets by the Lakers.

Zheng Long didn't intend to interfere with this matter, a cheater and an informer, let the two brothers make trouble.

In the second quarter of the game, the speed of the Lakers finally increased, and the effect was immediate.

The height of the 76ers lineup does have an advantage, but the overall player's movement speed is not as fast as the Lakers.

Under the Lakers' fast passing and cutting style of play, they even played a wave of 12:4 spurts.

When half-time is over.

The 76ers 50:44 the Lakers, the score has caught up to 6 points.

During the intermission, the atmosphere in the Lakers locker room was lively. For the staged victory in the second quarter, the players saw the hope of winning.

Wharton also seemed to be in a good mood.

"Keep this speed! In the third quarter, we have to overtake the score! Enter the fourth quarter with the advantage!"

Russell and Nick Young sat chatting in a corner of the locker room.

"Did you see my back pass? Is it handsome?"

"Handsome brother!"

Speaking of this, Russell glanced at Zheng Long not far away, and leaned closer to Nick Yang's ear.

"What does this mean? It means that as long as you give my buddies enough shot rights, I am no worse than Zheng Long. What do you think?"

Nick Yang didn't expect Russell to swell to the point where he wanted to compare with Zheng Long.

But in the face of good buddies, he had no choice but to start acting against his conscience.

"Dude, in my heart, you have always been a player at the same level as Zheng Long."

"Have eyesight!"

On the other side, the 76ers locker room.

Although holding the lead, the atmosphere in the locker room seems to be behind.

Coach Brett was a little anxious.

The Lakers' counterattack in the second quarter made him feel the crisis.

Brett came to Embiid and put his hands on Embiid's shoulders.

"Joel, you must stand up in the third quarter! You are going to attack their inside! No one can guard against you!"

In the first half, Embiid made 10 of 5, including 3 of 1 three-pointers and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 16 points, plus 7 rebounds and 1 block.

Compared with the first four games, Embiid's performance is good enough!

"You have to become a giant beast and stir up the restricted area!"

"You're the most talented big man in the league right now!"

"Promise me and lead the team to end the four-game losing streak, okay?"

"Look at the fans at the scene, they have been waiting for too long, we don't want the process this time, just the result!"

Brett is persuasive.

Embiid's expression gradually became dignified, and he nodded fiercely.

The third quarter begins.

The Lakers took the lead, and after Russell brought the ball to the frontcourt, he passed the ball to Clarkson on the wing.

Clarkson quickly passed to Randall who slid the bottom line into the penalty area.

Randall made a layup with the ball!
Snapped!
Embiid came out and sent a big hat directly!
The arena is boiling!
On the sidelines, Zheng Long was still sitting beside Wharton.

Walton, "This Embiid is really talented, with a long wingspan and a large defensive coverage area."

Zheng Long couldn't help teasing, "Why don't you fix it for me and I'll get you a championship?"

Walton laughed loudly, "You really dare to think, now Embiid is the big baby of the 76ers, packing all our players, and not changing the opponent."

"Can't I?"

"You? You must not be counted. Even if all the players of the 76ers including Embiid are packed, you will not be replaced!"

Zheng Long nodded silently, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

If you want to say that you feel uncomfortable when you hear this, that is a lie.

But soon, the two were in no mood to chat.

Because Embiid exploded, the original block was the prelude to the explosion!

In the third quarter, Embiid was like taking drugs, and began to dominate the game on both offense and defense!
The 76ers' penalty area directly became Embiid's field.

Layup?Eat your hat!rebound?bring it you!
Embiid completely suppressed the opposing Nance Jr. at the basket. It doesn't matter if his teammates are not allowed, the offensive rebound is handed over!
In an offensive round, he took three offensive rebounds off Nance's head in a row until teammate Saric made a three-pointer.

Little Nance breathed a sigh of relief.

And Wharton also suspended the emergency call and began to arrange double-team tactics against Embiid.

"Trap him! As long as he catches the ball inside, double-team!"

Wharton's tactics were arranged in a timely manner, but it was no longer able to stop Embiid, who was completely open at this time.

Faced with double-teaming, Embiid directly chose to force himself under the basket, either you fouled, or you just watched me put the basketball into the basket.

When the last offense in the third quarter, after Embiid dunked Nance Jr. under the basket, the 76ers 78:60 the Lakers!

The lead has come to 18 points!
The Lakers are defeated!
Among them, Embiid scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks in a single quarter in the third quarter!

The cumulative data of the game came to 34 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks!

The entire 76ers home court was boiling, and the 76ers fans stood up!
"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

The voice of MVP, after many years, once again resounded through the home court of the 76ers!
"Fake! The emperor went out to fight, and not a single blade of grass will grow!"

"In the third year of Bide, the Great Emperor personally conquered Zijin, the Dragon Emperor retired from illness, and the Great Emperor fought against Zijin alone. After being separated from the famous general, Xiao Nansi said, wait for Xiao Xiao, there is no Dragon Emperor, and he can be tortured alone!"

"Fucking brother, you're Sima Qian, right?"

"Your special code is Sima Qian, and your whole family is Sima Qian!"

"Don't swear, I didn't say you were a eunuch!"

At this time, on the other side, the Lakers fans couldn't sit still.

"We want Zheng Long!"

"Come back soon, Dragon! We can't bear without you!"

"Zheng Long! Zheng Long! Zheng Long!"

Zheng Long looked at the battered Wharton with a smile in his eyes.

Wharton naturally understood the meaning of Zheng Long's eyes.

Mixed feelings.

Now they are 18 points behind. If they continue to play like this, it is estimated that within a few minutes of the fourth quarter, they can directly announce their surrender.

Save face, or win?
Wharton had a complex expression, pondering over his words.

"The game is over now. I think you have itchy hands and want to warm them up. Do you want to warm up and go up and touch the ball later?"

warm up?

Touch the ball?
Zheng Long touched his nose.

"Forget it, I feel a little tightness in my hip muscles."

Wharton looked like he was about to cry.

Thinking of Wharton being nice to him and saying something to make him happy today, Zheng Long also felt that there was no need to continue teasing him.

He quickly took off his suit and started to unbutton his shirt.

"A big one?"

"Ok?"

"For $1000, I will lead the team to come back."

"!!!"

This time, the other side.

Brett, who was grinning and handing Embiid a towel, inadvertently glanced at the Lakers bench.

Zheng Long was unbuttoning his shirt.

stunned.

what's going on? !

(End of this chapter)