super legend

Chapter 491 The DPOY Controversy!

Sun Zhuo still remembers that when he was still a Lakers player five years ago, Nicholson once praised Sun Zhuo as a surprising rookie, saying that Sun Zhuo's performance was phenomenal.

But five years later, Nicholson said that Sun Zhuo played like shit during the Lakers period.

Sun-joo understood why he said that.

Not only him, but all the Lakers fans complained about Sun Zhuo because Sun Zhuo likes to hide his abilities, and he didn't use all his abilities when he was in the Lakers.

However, they never thought that if Sun Zhuo was as they expected, Kobe would no longer be the owner of Staples. Kobe and Sun Zhuo, they could only have one.

The ace player of the Lakers was blocked, and other players realized that they had to stand up and score. Lamar Odom was the most active one. After all, the Lakers are the Western Conference championship team. Saul is one of the best players in their position, and Sun Zhuo can't do anything to defend the inside because he wants to defend Kobe, so the score is not opened.

Not long after, Kobe became interested in Westbrook, Sun Zhuo's new partner. After watching Westbrook play a few quarters, Kobe found that Westbrook was a very aggressive player, a bit like him.

"I remembered, I seem to have watched this guy play at UCLA, hehe, I didn't expect this guy to become Sun's teammate, Kevin Durant has proved that he is the strongest in their class, he He will definitely become a top five player in the league. If Russell can grow into a superstar again, the Orlando Magic will be very scary three years later, and other teams will have no chance."

After Kobe played against Westbrook, he remembered that he had watched Westbrook play as early as when Westbrook was 16 years old. He was very impressed with Westbrook at that time, and he was still complaining after watching Westbrook's game : "What the hell are those scouts doing?"

Because Kobe had never heard of Westbrook's name at all at the time, but Kobe thought Westbrook played very well and was a superstar seedling.

Westbrook has long been a recognized player for Kobe, and Durant has also proved his superstar potential. Therefore, Kobe is more aware of the importance of these two seasons. , the Lakers must seize the opportunity to win the championship!

However, in this game, Kobe discovered that even if Durant and Westbrook are not that strong, it is not so easy to beat the Magic!

"How is the Magic's defense better than the Celtics!"

Today's game made Kobe feel that the Magic's defense is even more terrifying than the Celtics. Originally, Artest was the only one. Now, with Sun Zhuo, and under the leadership of the two, the defensive ability of the others seems to be They have also been promoted, especially Kevin Durant!

Durant's defense made the Lakers miserable!

Seeing Durant's defensive performance today, he is also at the S level like Sun Zhuo and Artest, and Sun Zhuo also showed a smile on his face.

"Many people only think that KD is an attacker. Yes, he is a natural scorer. If he feels good, he is a shooting machine with more bugs than me. However, his offensive ability conceals his defense. This guy is tall. He has long arms, top-level running and jumping, and his defensive assistance is really tough. I still remember the scene where he defended 1 against fast break and 3 after he joined the Big Four of the Warriors..."

Sun Zhuo thought of Durant in the Warriors in his previous life. When he was in the Warriors, Durant took on more defensive tasks and often had amazing defensive performances. Sun Zhuo knew that Durant could become a very good defensive player .

Not to mention Gasol Jr., he won the best defensive player in 2013 in his previous life!
Westbrook's physical fitness means that he will not be too bad a defensive player. Many people criticized Westbrook's defense in his previous life. It was because he was the leader of the team. In the Magic team, Westbrook doesn't need offense at all, he can just focus on defense.

Therefore, this season's Magic team is the top of the league in terms of defense alone, not weaker than the Celtics.

The Lakers are still not quite used to the current Magic team. The offense can't be played at all in the late stage. Although Kobe can score occasionally, he can't save the team. On the contrary, the Lakers can't seal the existence of Sun Zhuo with Kobe. Still more than Kobe.

In the end, in the rehearsal of the finals, the Magic still won.

"If the opponent in the finals this season is still the Lakers, then I should have no problem winning four consecutive championships. The bigger problem seems to be the Boston Celtics. This season must beat the Celtics..."

At the end of the game, Kobe was not discouraged. After all, the season had just started, and the Lakers did not really have a chance to win the Magic. Kobe asked Sun Zhuo: "Are you looking forward to meeting Marvin Ayton? You seem to know each other. LeBron seems to think they are the Eastern Conference Champion."

Sun Zhuo smiled and said, "A Cavalier with Marvin Ayton is indeed qualified to win the Eastern Conference Championship."

"I also really want to play against Marvin Ayton. We will play the Cavaliers in two days. Unfortunately, he is absent now. I don't know if he will play at that time." Kobe had seen Marvin Ayton play on the cruise ship and wanted to Play against him and see how strong he and James are together.

"There will definitely be a chance. Even if I miss it this time, there will be another time this season." Sun Zhuo said this sentence on behalf of Marvin Ayton, and he also wanted to use Ayton's identity to challenge James Look at the Lakers.

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After defeating the Lakers, the Magic started another winning streak and quickly became the No. The game will defend the matchup with a score below average, and has become the strongest contender for the league's best defensive player.

The other person is Dwight Howard of the Thunder.

This year, after a brief legal battle, Sonics owner Bennett and the city of Seattle reached an agreement to leave the team's original name and colors to Seattle so they could one day be used by a new team in the city, while moving the franchise to Seattle. To Oklahoma City, named the Thunder.

Howard likes the name Thunder, and he also hopes that he is the greatest player on this new team. First of all, he wants to get the best defensive player.

At the end of December, Howard averaged 12 points, 25 rebounds and 15 blocks per game this season. The number of blocked shots is unmatched by Sun Zhuo. On the one hand, Sun Zhuo is an outside player, and on the other hand, Sun Zhuo's blocking ability has not improved to highest grade.

But the best defensive player does not just look at blocked shots. Of course, it is a very important statistic. Therefore, many people still think that there is still a lot of suspense about the best defensive player this season, but it will definitely be between Howard and Sun Zhuo. produced among individuals.

The game between the Magic and the Thunder also started at the end of 2008.

Two days before game day, Howard emailed Jimmy Jordan.

"Jimmy, I haven't contacted for a long time. Have you paid attention to the NBA this season? This guy Sun is competing for the best defensive player. He definitely has ambitions for this award. Two years ago, when I was teammates with him, he I mentioned that this season, everyone who played against him was miserable. Even stars of Kobe and McGrady's level couldn't play average data under his defense. We will meet soon, I guess he will play against me directly, because I am his biggest competitor, he must want to play one-on-one with me, do you have any good advice for me? Help me beat him!"

Sun Zhuo couldn't help laughing when he saw Howard's help email. Howard guessed right. Sun Zhuo did plan to play the starting center when he played against the Thunder, and competed with Howard one-on-one. However, how could he Will it give Howard an idea to beat himself?
Sun Zhuo simply replied with a few words: "Sun's defensive ability is terrifying, and the only advice I can give you is not to participate in that game!"

After Howard received the reply email, he became melancholy and restless. Even Jimmy Jordan, who always disdained Sun Zhuo, was so afraid of Sun Zhuo's defensive ability?

However, everyone is looking forward to the defensive battle between Howard and Sun Zhuo. Howard is in good condition now, he is not sick or injured, so he can't miss the game for no reason?

No way, Howard is still under tremendous pressure to participate in this game, which is the home court of the Orlando Magic.

The game was also broadcast on CCTV.

Yang Jian introduced before the game: "This game can be regarded as the best defensive player between Sun Zhuo and Howard. It is lowered below the average line, and the opponent's shooting rate is also very poor. Sun Zhuo and Howard are old teammates. Today's contest should be very interesting."

Su Qun continued: "The award for the best defensive player is basically won by big players. For example, in the past ten years, Artest, Gary Payton and Michael Jordan have won the award. It's always inside, so it's not easy for Sun Zhuo to win from Howard."

Sun Zhuo is already the strongest offensive player in the league. If he gets the best defensive player again, then he will really become a dominant star on both offense and defense. This is also the first time that Sun Zhuo is separated from the "MDP "So close.

After the game started, Sun Zhuo served as the starting center, facing Howard.

"No.1 in the league is yours, but the best defensive player is definitely mine." Howard made it clear to Sun Zhuo that he would not let Sun Zhuo get what he wanted this season.

Sun Zhuo smiled and said to Howard: "If you have the scoring ability of Shaquille O'Neal or Olajuwon, maybe I can't guard you today."

But Howard doesn't have such domineering scoring ability or scoring skills. Sun Zhuo won't let him get the points with his physical strength alone. In other words, Howard can't beat Sun Zhuo on the offensive end today, and Sun Zhuo has a lot There is a high probability of blowing Howard.

In this way, the battle for the best defensive player this time is also very clear.

"Damn, he can score 50 points on me, and I can score 30 points at most." Howard is also aware of this problem. Sun Zhuo and Howard may both have top-notch defensive abilities, but their scoring ability is higher than that of Howard. Considering that Sun Zhuoke is several James behind, this is an unfair matchup. However, after the game, everyone will only talk about statistics.

Yang Jian: "Howard singles Sun Zhuo inside. Although he has a height advantage, he has no basket outside. He still has to get a position under the basket to attack. But in terms of physical confrontation, Sun Zhuo can't lose to Howard."

Su Qun: "Howard didn't go in, it's Sun Zhuo's turn, hey, Howard really can't keep up with a stride in."

Judging from this round alone, Sun Zhuo scored against Howard, but Howard failed to score against Sun Zhuo. No matter how you say it, Sun Zhuo's defense is better than Howard's.

In fact, the two men's defense is similar, but Sun Zhuo's scoring ability is stronger.

Howard was a little impatient, and under Sun Zhuo's interference, he threw another ball, but he still hit the iron.

"See, this is my 'God Interference', you can't get in, Dwight." Sun Zhuo deliberately provoked Howard.

"Damn it." Howard was very impatient. He couldn't beat Sun Zhuo with his body. He used his height advantage to shoot, and he didn't have a basket. He wanted to use Olajuwon's skills to get rid of his opponent, but he didn't have the skills, which made him very distressed. .

"I'll go to Olajuwon soon, you won't be complacent for too long." Howard is eager for technical improvement.

"Olajuwon?" Sun Zhuo remembered how he became Olajuwon some time ago, and said with a smile, "It doesn't need to be so troublesome, just ask me to learn."

Howard didn't know that Sun Zhuo made two of the top ten goals in Olajuwon's career.

Since Howard also admired Olajuwon, Sun Zhuo faced Howard and made a dreamy footwork like he did in the Legend Challenge!

"What? This guy dared to use Olajuwon's actions against me!" Howard was ashamed, but he said to Sun Zhuo: "What you did is far worse than what Olajuwon did, and you don't feel embarrassed ?"

Of course, Sun Zhuo didn't feel embarrassed. Olajuwon's action was done by him, but he used Olajuwon's body.

"I don't think Olajuwon is better than me. I know him better than you, Dwight." Sun Zhuo has even secretly seen what "Little Olajuwon" looks like, so of course he has this confidence.

Sun Zhuo's one-on-one defense against Howard was quite successful. However, as an inside player, he not only needs to defend the matchup well, but also defends all players who want to score in the penalty area. At this point, Howard is very tired. And Sun Zhuo didn't have many opportunities to perform, because Durant and Artest's single defenses are very good, and they basically won't be given a chance to break through.

After one game, the Magic easily defeated the Thunder. Sun Zhuohao scored 50 points, Howard was defended and only scored 16 points, but he still had 2 blocked shots, and Sun Zhuo had 1 steals and [-] blocked shot. In this match, in terms of defense, It can be said that Sun Zhuo won Howard.

But the regular season is still very long, and it will take a few more months before the owner of this award will be announced...

(End of this chapter)