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Chapter 765 Mind Art
The attention of the division finals is not comparable to that of the previous semifinals, the first round or even the regular season.

Reaching this point means that this season of the NBA will come to an end. The league will determine the final champion, and the winner can enter his name into history.

Bai Weidong and his Timberwolves have been the most popular team in the NBA in recent years. During the three consecutive championships, they captured fans all over the world, and Bai Weidong became a global idol.

The last basketball player to achieve Bai Jidong's influence was Michael Jordan.

Under the shadow of Bai Jidong, Kobe, Duncan, Garnett and other superstars of the era were all covered in light.

Some people want to see a hero create a new glory after going through hardships, and some people want to see a hero go to a strange road after reaching the top.

Either way, the story will be a thrilling one.

Kobe is very suitable as the villain of this story. He has too many entanglements with Bai Jidong, and the story of the two began when they entered the league.

Years of grievances are now being settled on the stage of the Western Conference Finals.

In Game 1, the Timberwolves took down the Lakers without bloodshed, and Kobe's tumor-like performance aroused widespread discussion.

Those who want to see the Timberwolves fail can't accept Kobe's way of destroying the team's chemistry, and accusations flood Kobe.

Zen master has a lot of opinions on Kobe's game style, but he will not say it out. When the media has almost said it, he will take the initiative to speak out for Kobe.

"People always like to tell Kobe what to do and what not to do, but you ignore one very important thing. If he doesn't do this, he is not Kobe. The entire Lakers team will continue to support Kobe's game , The failure of Game 1 is not the failure of Kobe alone, but the failure of the Los Angeles Lakers."

Zen Master's words were moving, and no one expected him to support Kobe so much.

"As expected of Phil, he has exposed this matter in a few words." Bai Jidong admired this old man very much.

Jackson is Bai Jidong's first coach in the NBA. He has a deep impression on Jackson. In his memory, Jackson is a man who is good at playing tricks, knows how to judge the situation, and can make a group of people who don't like each other but have a strong competitive spirit like a flame. Ordinary people blended together.

Compared with the scheduling of a team, he is not as good as Popovich; in the study of tactics, he is not as good as the old Nelson; in terms of participating in the operation of the team, he is far behind the Cardinal.

Jackson does not have a top-level advantage among coaches. What he is best at is the control of stars, the effect of motivating role players, and at the same time allowing individuals and teams to achieve success at the same time.

Would he really not be dissatisfied with Kobe's performance?of course not.If there is a mind-reading device in the world, Bai Jidong would bet against anyone that Jackson had greeted Kobe's ancestors a hundred times in his heart when he voted for them.

Zen Master is very smart. He knows the importance of Kobe. Even if he knew that Kobe's actions would harm the team, he did not publicly accuse Kobe.

Could it be that he is a fool, he will reflect on what he did tonight.

The next game will be tougher, and maybe they'll see the fabled beast -- the reasonable Kobe -- in action.

If Kobe is willing to use his offensive threat to contain the Timberwolves' defense, it will be a great thing for the Lakers.

"Think of Kobe's way of playing reasonably. Does it feel a little frightening?" Bai Jidong joked.

Reasonable Bryant?Hardaway closed his eyes and imagined the scene—Kobe attracting three double-teams to pass open teammates—and shook his head. "With all due respect, he wouldn't be Kobe if that was the case."

"It's not that I'm alarmist. In the next game, we are likely to see Kobe like this."

Bai Jidong's worries are not unreasonable. If Kobe is willing to share the ball in the first half of the game, and then take over the offense at the stalemate and critical moments, the game against the Lakers will be even more difficult.

Hardaway still doesn't believe it: "I still don't believe that such a loner will suddenly become a good team player."

Their prejudice against Kobe is too deep...Bai Jidong asked himself that he knew Kobe better than them. He knew that Kobe could play team football like James.

In the past few years, when the Lakers had a bad record, the Kobe team made various attempts, including playing team basketball.

As long as Kobe is willing, he can do well.

Now that he is in an excellent team, his domineering arrogance has subsided a lot. Because of Bai Jidong's instigation last night, Kobe has repeatedly chosen to force his shots.

After this battle, Kobe will be more composed.

The eyes of the world then turned to the east.

The Celtics are still invincible, and the old overlord Pistons in the East have no resistance in front of them.

The old Pistons struggled extremely in the face of absolute talent, and the Celtics got rid of them in three quarters.

"For this Celtics team, if they lose a series, I mean, if they lose four games in a series, no matter who the opponent is, it's a Titanic accident."

"Indeed, I see the temperament of champions from them. No team can stop them. The only suspense this season is, which team will be the runner-up? The Lakers or Timberwolves?"

"It's very disrespectful to the Lakers and Timberwolves to say this, but I still have to say it. Have you decided who will be No. 2?"

The atmosphere was immediately fired up, as if the Celtics would definitely win the championship.

Similar questions were placed in front of Kobe.Although the future of the series on his side is uncertain, Kobe doesn't want to lose his temper, "No.2? Fuck you! Who wants to fight for No.2? My goal has always been the championship .”

"I totally agree with what Kobe said, if you enter the playoffs and don't become the champion, what are you doing?" Bai Jidong choked back at the reporter with the same tone.

Also on this day, the league announced the best team of the year and the best defensive team of the year.

In the regular season, Bai Jidong averaged 35 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists per game, and once again won the double first team.This is the fourth consecutive year that he has won the double first team.

Also selected for the best team are McGrady (point guard position), Kobe, Garnett, Howard.

"It's cool to be in the best team. It's an affirmation for me. I'm very grateful, but now my focus is on the playoffs." Bai Jidong said.

Bai Jidong's honor cannot sum up the shock his statistics brought to the fans.

The first player to average a triple-double in a season after Oscar Robertson averaged one rebound per game; averaged 30 points and 10 assists per game for four consecutive years, tying Robertson and the first in history to win the regular season scoring and assists The king steals the king's player...

In addition, there are various high-level high-level data.

Some people say that if Bai Jidong didn't spoil himself so badly in the first half of the season, maybe he could average 40 points and 10 assists per game...

Bai Jidong satisfies the preferences of the data party, his statistics are always so gorgeous and accompanied by victory; he also meets the taste of the scene party, with a very ornamental style of play, and is always the most eye-catching player on the court...

From a basketball point of view, Bai Jidong is perfect, he can't even find a single flaw.

Bill Simmons commented on him this way: "White Wolf's shortcoming is that it is too perfect. For me, a little flaw is better."

Then someone actively opposed him, and he was Chris Webber who opposed him: "Why is the white wolf not flawed? Isn't chatterbox a flaw?"

Bai Jidong doesn't want to see a bunch of people talking about his shortcomings.

He took the initiative to block contact with the outside world, and focused on the playoffs.

"If we do more screens, there will be more and more opportunities. On the contrary, if everyone is like Kobe, the game will become fragmented." Kobe's performance was used as a teaching material by Casey, made into a video, and analyzed in the video The room warned the players.

Spanoulis said shockingly: "God witnesses, he is a nightmare on the basketball court, a nightmare for teammates, and I don't want to be his teammate."

"Yes, such a selfish guy is very difficult to get along with." Casey said, "I hope you take him as a warning."

Kobe probably didn't know he got so many shots here.How much hatred is it to be complained about after winning the game?

After the video analysis session was over, Bai Jidong got up and walked to the gym. He still had a lot of training tasks to do.

"Bye, your recent training enthusiasm is very good." Robin smiled.

The two are old acquaintances for many years, they know each other well, and Bai Jidong has nothing to hide from him.

"I can maintain such a good state, thanks to your training."

"Don't say that, if you don't work so hard, no matter how perfect the training plan is, it's useless."

Robin is not greedy for merit. After all, Bai Jidong is the boss who pays the wages. The balloons he blows up will definitely be blown back.

Bai Jidong sat on the balance ball: "Let's do some more balance training."

Robin smiled lightly: "I still remember that you were very resistant to this training at the beginning, how is it, now you know its magical effect?"

"I admit that this training is very useful." More than useful?Balance training allows Bai Jidong to quickly regain his balance after losing his balance, and adjust his body before he falls down.

This drill greatly reduces the chance of injury while increasing the shooting percentage after the confrontation.

The times are advancing, and training methods are also being introduced. Some training routines of the last century are being eliminated.

"Look, isn't my sense of balance a master?" Bai Jidong only supported his body on one foot, standing firmly on the balance ball.

Robin was amazed. Although Bai Jidong has been training for a long time, such a sense of balance requires talent. Like some people without talent, they can't get it after ten years of practice.

He remembered that Bai Jidong's initial scouting report stated that he had an innate coordination when making movements in the air, but that was only a superficial description of his talent.

His sense of balance is far more than just doing movements in the air.

(End of this chapter)