the great gatsby

Chapter 544 Teach me how to be a man!
The opening game of the new season did not involve the Lakers. The Lakers actually only played their first game the next day. They faced the challenge of the Minnesota Timberwolves at home.

The Timberwolves selected Towns with the No. [-] pick this year, and last year's No. [-] pick Wiggins. In terms of potential, this Timberwolves is really scary. As for whether they can train people, that is another matter.

But Towns, a rookie entering the league, is a good thing for this era after all.

The league is getting faster and faster now. It was first brought about by the Phoenix Suns and then carried forward by the Knicks. The Knicks used their speed to win four championships and established a super dynasty. The fast pace was finally accepted by the entire league.

And the Clippers won the championship last season, relying on the fast.

Some people have begun to promote the theory that the center is dead. What they are saying is that the behemoth can no longer gain a foothold in today's league.

But is that the case?
Gatsby didn't think so, especially after seeing the agility Karl Towns showed in warmups.

In recent seasons, the league's fastest Knicks and Golden State Warriors have 48 rounds every 100 minutes. As early as last season in the 60s, the two fastest teams in the NBA, the Philadelphia Warriors, had 131 rounds per game. It is really fast, but what is interesting is that Philadelphia is not without big men. On the contrary, they have a really great center in their team, Chamberlain, who averaged 50.4 points per game relying on fast pace!
Is this proof that a fast pace doesn't kill great centers?

If that’s not enough, let’s take a look at other great centers, Skyhook, Chamberlain, Russell, Reid, Cowens, Walton and other great centers were born in what era, before 1975!
What kind of tricks were used in the NBA before 1975?
Fast break and back-and-forth are the main ones!
This is a bit strange, not only does the fast pace not kill great centers, but it also creates great centers?

And Downs is a big agile man, and his arrival is a blessing in this era. Gatsby is also very optimistic about this fast-moving Karl Downs. His speed will be like a fish in water in this era, and his footsteps will The era when the three-pointer prevailed was even more powerful.

It is also strange to say that people think that the fast pace will kill the center, but it doesn't. People think that the three-point wave will kill the center completely, but it doesn't!

In the era of the four major centers in the 90s, it perfectly fit with the popularity of the three-pointer. It is precisely because of the space for the three-pointer to withdraw that the great centers have a position to move around!

This is the time for Downs!

However, the Lakers' lineup this season is considered to be against the trend, so they are underestimated. They didn't even make an opening ceremony. It is obvious that the Lakers' lineup is not a fast-paced team at all. !
People are animals that tend to go to extremes. Before fast pace swept the league, people felt that fast pace and three-pointers had no way to win the championship. But when fast pace and three-pointers were proven to be realistic and available, they thought They feel that without fast pace and three-pointers, there is no way to win the championship. They were still worried about the Lakers last season, but after the Lakers' lineup took shape, they breathed a sigh of relief.

The league simply didn't even give the Lakers an opening game, and they are not optimistic about the Lakers if they think about it.

The Lakers fans looked depressed. Although Staples was full, the atmosphere didn't look too enthusiastic and they were waiting to watch.

The Timberwolves coach Sam Mitchell just took over the Timberwolves this season. Now this time is not a good time to take over the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves have always been known for their poor management. They are terrible at cultivating new players and have no patience. It is very likely to become the backer, but Coach Mitchell can't wait. He has coached the Raptors for five years. After stepping down from the 08-09 season, he has no chance to be the head coach of the NBA. In front of him, he couldn't give up no matter what.

His starting lineup is: Ricky Rubio, Karl Downs, Garnett, Tayshaun Prince, Andrew Wiggins.

The Nets sent away both Deron and Joe Johnson, and naturally they will not keep Garnett. The Timberwolves invited Garnett back, hoping that Garnett can bring some guidance to Towns, and it can be regarded as all the veterans. The feelings of the fans.

The Lakers lineup here is: Gatsby, Kobe, Joe Johnson, Aldridge and Pau Gasol.

Aldridge and Towns jumped the ball in the middle circle. Towns was 213cm tall, slightly taller than Aldridge. With his speed and bounce, he passed the ball to Rubio first, and Rubio carefully pushed the ball into the frontcourt.

Facing Gatsby, Rubio didn't dare to dribble more and passed the ball to Garnett who was standing at the free throw line. Garnett and Towns formed a high status and lobbed the ball to Towns, a rookie. The task for this season is to train outstanding rookies such as Towns and Wiggins. It doesn't matter whether they win or lose. If there is a chance, it is natural to create opportunities for them.

Towns caught the ball from Gasol and wanted to single the old man. He entered the NBA as the No. The guy who is already obviously a yellow flower in the future is not in his eyes.

Towns received the ball and sat back. Gasol took half a step back. Towns was overjoyed, thinking that Gasol's body had slipped seriously, he quickly turned around and held the ball in his right hand. The ball came out very comfortably. Nodding in satisfaction, he was thinking about how to celebrate when the ball was scored, but he didn't expect a big hand to slap the ball out like overwhelming!

"fxxk!" Downs cursed angrily.

Gatsby grabbed the floor ball and launched a fast break. He didn't expect much from the rest of the Lakers. He flew across the frontcourt. Rubio followed, but Gatsby rushed in. , Pressing Rubio is strong!
"Beautiful!" The dreary Staples Center finally loosened up.

Towns looked a bit lost, after all, he was just a 20-year-old guy, Garnett remembered his responsibilities, and hurried over to comfort Downs.

Garnett and Gasol are old rivals. Gasol actually played as a power forward most of the time. He is a great forward who is included in the discussion with Duncan, Garnett and others. How difficult is Sol.

Gatsby shook his head with a chuckle. The young man Towns took it for granted. How can a player who can enter the ranks of superstars be ignored, even if he is old? Downs' advantage is running and playing, and Gasol will not return Taking too much advantage.

Gasol's static physical fitness is extremely good even in the inside, but because he is too smart and unwilling to play head-on, he is considered to be soft, but after actually facing Gasol's inside, he is considered to be soft. You know how difficult this player is!

(End of this chapter)