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Chapter 186 each with their own minds

At this time, on the TV in the box, the second game of today's playoffs, the game between the Denver Nuggets and the Utah Jazz, officially started.

The three of them followed the live broadcast of the game at the same time.

"Greg, do you have any opinion on the outcome of this game?"

Popovich pondered for a while, temporarily forgetting the thoughts about DeWeese's proposal in his mind.

"I think the Jazz's system is more mature, and they are playing at home, so the odds of winning should be greater."

Then, Popovich took a sip of the wine in his glass and continued to add, "But Dikembe is an X factor, and the final result is hard to say."

Davis nodded and didn't express any views on Popovich's opinion. Instead, David Robinson, who had been silent next to him, took over Popovich's words.

"This guy Dikembe is really strong on the defensive end. If it's purely defensive, I guess only Hakeem can compete with him."

"It's a pity that it won't attack."

Such an idea popped up in the minds of the three people at the same time.

Watching the game, Davis and Popovich began to discuss the topic just now.

"Michael, how sure are you of what you just said?" Popovich sipped his drink and asked Davis.

"Greg, you should know David Stern better than I do. He is a pure Jewish businessman in his bones. He will not let go of any method that can increase the income of this alliance."

Popovich nodded in agreement.

"And the abolition of the hand-check rule will bring about several consequences." DeWeese talked eloquently.

"The first is a sharp drop in defensive strength, the team's offense will be much simpler, the increase in offensive success rate will lead to an increase in average scoring, and the average data of players will increase to a certain extent."

"As for the disadvantages, now I only see one thing, that is, the defensive soil that many teams in the league rely on for survival will be devastated, and their cakes will be moved. I guess there will be many people who object."

Popovich added: "I guess that Jordan guy averaged 50 points per game."

Davis smiled.

"Although it is the era of Jordan's dominance, oh, what a beautiful hot pot!" Davis said halfway, seeing that Mutombo blocked Malone's layup beautifully at the beginning of the game, and couldn't help admiring.

"Although it is the era of Jordan's dominance, the main body of the league is still centered on David, Hakeem, Patrick, Shaq, including top centers such as Alonzo and Dikembe. That is to say, it is still an era of centers."

Popovich suddenly said: "No matter in any era, should the center, or the inside player, be the real core of a team?"

Davis smiled.

"You haven't experienced the small ball era, no, because you have a power forward who is the number one in history and has accompanied you for almost your entire career. Of course, you will think that inside players are the eternal core of a team. But after Yao Ming retired, the entire league is no longer the current era where centers are king. What I want to do is to accelerate the collapse of this system. Only in this way can I surpass Jordan and get more honors." He said silently in his heart.

"Now it seems that this is true, but Greg, when the day comes when David and Hakeem are old and retired, can you still expect a group of inside players like them to continue to appear in the league? If there is a player who can make 400 or even 500 three-pointers in a season, I will not be surprised at all."

"No, that's impossible. Three-pointers are never as stable as mid-range shots. I can't imagine a person who can average five three-pointers per game. That means he has to take more than a dozen shots from beyond the three-point line in a game. How is this possible?" Popovich shook his head indifferently.

"Greg, if the hand-check rule can really be cancelled, I don't think this kind of thing is impossible. I called you here today because I want you to support my move as an ally. The advantage of doing this is that we can prepare in advance and get more benefits in advance after the rule is changed."

Popovich took a swig from his glass, then walked outside and asked for another.

David Robinson listened with complicated eyes to the two people talking about this major event that may subvert the entire league's existing tactical system. If this matter is really done by two people, it will undoubtedly be a devastating blow to a center like him.

"However, even if they really do this, I should be retiring soon." David Robinson could only comfort himself in this way.

When the Jazz took a three-point lead and were about to enter the decisive battle in the fourth quarter, three people walked out of the tavern.

"Greg, I hope you can think carefully about today's matter. If you think this is beneficial to you, you can recruit a few more allies. The more people there are, the greater our hope of accomplishing this."

Popovich nodded.

"This matter is too important. When I go back and think about it carefully, I will give you an answer when we meet next time." After Popovich finished speaking, he got into the car with David Robinson, and the two left just like that.

"David, I've never seen such a scary young man. He can see through your heart." In the car, Popovich said to Robinson with lingering fear.

David Robinson didn't know what he was thinking, but just nodded silently.

When DeWeese got home, Ana was waiting for him in the living room watching the game.

"Honey, what did you do, you came back so late."

"I saw the new general manager of the Spurs and David Robinson in the stadium today. I bought them both a drink after the game."

"The general manager of the Spurs? Is that Popovich?"

"That's right, this is a very powerful guy. With the Spurs in his hands, they will definitely be better than they are now." Davis changed his clothes, walked over to Anna and sat down.

"How did the game go?"

"The Jazz won by 8 points. Malone and Stockton still performed so well, but that guy Dikembe is really good on the defensive end. He scored another [-] blocks in this game. It's a pity that his free throw percentage is too bad today, otherwise the Nuggets still have a chance." Anna said to Davis.

Davis nodded.

"If the Nuggets don't come up with something more, their series is in danger."

(End of this chapter)