Reboot McGrady

Chapter 114 Chapter 115 Celtics
Small forwards in this era do not have historical players.Since the Celtics' Sao King Larry Bird retired, there have been very few core small forward players in the NBA.

Of course, Pippen is very strong, and leading the team alone can also make the team into the playoffs.However, compared with Larry Bird, his influence and ability to lead the team are still inferior.

As for Julius Erving, Elgin Baylor, James Worthy and others, they have all retired for many years.LeBron James, Kevin Durant and others have not yet entered the league.

Among the current small forward strongmen, Tracy McGrady should be the strongest player, but he does not have enough honor to say that he is the strongest, and he will definitely not be able to convince the public.

Then, Paul Pierce of the Celtics, Ricky Davis of the Cavaliers, Mashburn of the Hornets, and Raheem of the Heat.They all have the strength to average 20+5+5 per game, they are very competitive, and they can all be regarded as stars.

In the eyes of Paul Pierce, only McGrady is his competitor.Of course, his team record is still higher than the Eagles, so he feels that he is the number one small forward in the league, at least the number one in the Eastern Conference.

In the west, there is also the three-pointer Peja Stojakovic, and Pierce dare not be too arrogant.Even Garnett, who often appears at the small forward position.

"No. [-] small forward?" McGrady faced the reporter, tilting his head. He didn't expect Pierce to come up with this trick. He wanted it himself, but he insisted on letting others admit it. "I haven't considered the so-called ranking. You know, I am right The popularity is not of much interest, I care more about the team's record."

"I only know one thing. If we beat the Celtics, our team will be ranked fourth in the East, a little closer to third."

"The Hornets behind may also catch up." The reporter quickly reminded.

"My eyes are always looking forward." McGrady smiled. "As for the Celtics, they are currently ranked second and have a strong lineup. We will do our best in the game."

Carlisle also looked forward to the game, which will be a difficult game.Rasheed has not returned yet, and the Celtics' inside line is very strong.Pierce has both offense and defense from the outside line, coupled with the fast-growing Joe Johnson, who is tall and long, it is really difficult to deal with.

Celtics coach Jim O'Brien is also full of confidence when facing reporters, "Our lineup is very neat, which is our advantage. Therefore, even in the away game, I still have full confidence in the team."

Soon, players enter the field.In the aisle, Paul Pierce looked at Jackson and began to provoke the Eagles' defensive vanguard, "I heard that you have the skills to block Garnett. Try to block me if you have the ability?"

After speaking, he showed the scars on his body, 11 traces of being cut by a knife.Pierce was drinking in a bar and making trouble with others, and was almost hacked to death by a gangster.If the basketball players were not physically strong, they would have gone up to play basketball with God.

"You didn't provoke me," Jackson sneered, "If you don't dare to face the boss, you can only bully my 100 million contract players."

Pierce smiled. His contract is only 205 million, which is still in the rookie contract.Paul Pierce was the 1998th overall pick in 10.On the Celtics side, there is another starter who is in the same class as Tracy McGrady, Tony Batty, the fifth overall pick in 1997, and today's starting center.

The starting power forward is Antoine Walker, the 1996th pick in 6. He is quite a vigorous player. So far this season, he has averaged 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists per game. Last season, his data was 23.4 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. 5.5 assists is the main basis for the Celtics to beat the Eagles.

At this time, Pierce didn't care about Jackson's provocation, but put his arms around Joe Johnson, "Rookie, I'll draw Jackson's attention, and you'll be much more relaxed. Go play with confidence."

Joe Johnson was a rookie selected last summer with the 10th overall pick.When he saw the Eagles, he felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy in his heart, and even had the urge to play for the Eagles.

The position of the starting point guard is a veteran with a height of 183. Kenny Anderson, the No. 1991 pick in 10, averaged 5 points and [-] assists per game this season. He is a competent role player.

On Carlisle's side, the starting lineup has not changed much.But at the center position, let Laettner start against Tony Batty, regardless of his height or strength, he will not suffer.

Ben Wallace appeared at the power forward position, mainly used to defend Antawn Walker.Billups and Jackson will face Kenny Anderson and Joe Johnson, respectively.

However, Carlisle's tactics are very clear. On the defensive end, Jackson mainly defends Pierce, allowing McGrady to focus more on offense.

It's quiet time again.

McGrady jumped onto the technical stage and spread the eagle's wings again.

"I'm going, how did he do it?" Joe Johnson was shocked when he saw it on the spot.I also saw Medisa magnesium powder on the TV before, and thought it was very cool, so I tried it quietly.

But the magnesium powder that was scattered was all white mist, and there was no eagle shape at all. "No wonder McGrady is called the Eagle King. It turns out that this classic move can conquer all the fans in the audience."

Game start!
Laettner won the jump ball, the Eagles took the lead, and Billups faced Kenny - Anderson, followed suit and slowly advanced.

He was also angry. It was the Celtics who picked him with the third pick back then, but they gave up on him immediately. The feeling of being abandoned was not good at all.

"I will prove myself." With a flick of Billups' wrist, the ball fell into Laettner's hands, and Laettner passed the ball to Jackson.

Jackson passed the ball on the run and returned it to Billups on the move again.

The Hawks' lineup is very flexible, and several players have a high degree of tacit understanding, which is already difficult to defend.Terry stared at his opponent off the court, "Which angle do I want to break through in a while?"

At this time, McGrady suddenly got rid of Pierce's tracking, took a step around, and ran back into the penalty area.Billups just delivered the ball.From person to ball, perfect cooperation.

Facing Antoine Walker, McGrady suddenly made a step with both feet, and the whole person jumped out, and Big Ben had already helped him get stuck in the position.

McGrady got up easily and dunked successfully.The performance of the leading star at the beginning of the game is amazing enough.

"McGrady is in excellent form today. I think the Celtics are going to worry about how to use double teams and strengthen their defense." Barkley responded with a smile, "In front of McGrady, Antoine Walker is like a clumsy big grizzly bear , can't keep up with McGrady's footsteps."

Pierce held the ball, faced Jackson, moved continuously, and used his body to force him. Unexpectedly, he was unable to break through and overdid Joe Johnson. McGrady moved his wrist.

The ball was poked out, and Billups took the ball quickly and found that only McGrady followed up. Facing the defensive Kenny Anderson, he threw the ball back.

McGrady just followed up, one step in place, directly grabbed the ball and dunked, another beautiful dunk.

"Wow... Boss's movements are simply perfect." Raff shouted frantically from the sidelines, he had already mastered Jackson's skills.

The fans in the audience went crazy, all shouting McGrady's name, the All-Star voting website is about to close, if McGrady can maintain the momentum, it is very likely that McGrady will become the vote king again.

Last week, McGrady just became the best player in the Eastern Conference, which is also a good exposure point.

(End of this chapter)