NBA: Destroying Irving in the opening field

Chapter 124 But I Know, I'm a Good Player
After this battle, the Lakers continue to rank first in the Western Conference with a record of seven wins and one loss.

No.2 is a warrior who is equally hot.

After the pain of the running-in period, they have gradually shown their unrivaled and terrifying strength.

No.3 is the culmination of the magic ball theory team - the Rockets.

They have one of the most powerful backcourt combinations in the league, as well as a bunch of wings with excellent shooting and strong defense.

Two strong teams in recent years, and a young team with a collection of recruits, constitute an unexpected top ranking in the Western Conference.

In this regard, ESPN commentator A-Smith said frankly:

"I never dreamed that the Lakers could rank first and persist until one-tenth of the schedule."

"And they have already played the Clippers and the Warriors, the two strong teams, and the gold content is not bad at all."

"It can only be said that this offseason of the Lakers is completely epic: Lonzo Ball and Kuzma were picked in the draft, both of which are extremely powerful players, not to mention the undrafted picks they signed-- Wang Hao."

"If someone says that Wang Hao is impossible to appear in the All-Stars, I will definitely rush over and slap him."

"The only doubt now is how other teams will defend Wang Hao next and what countermeasures they will formulate."

　
The fiery state of the Lakers naturally attracted the attention of the next opponents.

The first is the next opponent-Brooklyn-Nets.

This team is in the same situation as the Lakers before.

Affected by the all-in operations in the past few years (using a large number of young players and draft picks, the Celtics traded the aging Garnett and Pierce), the current Nets can only be described as a waste of time.

Their coach, Kenning Atkinson, decided to use tall strikers to defend Wang Hao.

At the video analysis meeting, he specifically instructed:

"Carol, listen carefully. Whether you can win this game depends on your defense against Wang Hao."

"We watched a few Lakers games together just now, and you should have noticed that 80% of Wang Hao's shots were outside the three-point line."

"Also, the few times he missed shots, it was all due to interference from defensive players."

"That is to say, Wang Hao hasn't become an unreasonable sharpshooter like Curry. What you have to do is-let him hit your chin every time he lifts his elbow!"

Kenning Atkinson's words were loud.

The so-called "every time you lift your elbow, you have to hit your chin" is actually a small allusion in the NBA.

Back then when the Spurs and Pistons met in the finals, the guards of the two teams - Parker and Billups, one good at attacking and the other good at shooting, were one of the core of the team's offense.

In the first two games, Billups frequently used his height advantage to pull on top of Parker's head.

Spurs coach Popovich couldn't stand it anymore, and said to Parker in an almost roaring tone:
"From now on, you have to put up defense at all costs!

To what extent?Every time Chauncey (Billups) lifts his elbow before a shot, it hits you in the jaw! "

And now, Atkinson handed over the same strategy to Carroll, the small forward dubbed by Chinese netizens as the dragon and James.

His physical fitness is good, and he also has a certain height advantage against Wang Hao.

It is indeed a wise move to let Carroll implement the strategy of letting go and not letting go.

　
At the same time, as far away as Boston, Celtics coach Stevenson was also analyzing Wang Hao's video.

There was also a man with a short hair sitting next to him, watching the video together with great interest.

"Kyrie, you are the only one on the team who has ever fought against Wang Hao. Do you have any suggestions on how to deal with him?" Stevenson asked.

His tone was more teasing, and a faint smile was always on his face as he spoke.
Owen also laughed when he heard this.

He is a person who can afford to lose, so naturally he won't be angry because of such a joke.

But being able to lose doesn't mean that Owen doesn't want to get back on the field.

After all, his most famous IP - Uncle Drew's advertisement was messed up by this kid.

"Looking at him at the time, his basic skills were mediocre, and his defense was really good." Owen touched his chin and analyzed objectively: "But today is different from the past. His progress is very fast, frighteningly fast."

"But it's not without weaknesses. He relies too much on shooting." Irving said sharply: "In addition to layups, he just shoots three-pointers."

"As for how to address this weakness, I'll leave it to you, the coach~"

After finishing speaking, Owen put on his fisherman hat, waved his hand, and left the video room.

He knew that Stevenson would definitely think of a good way.

　
That night, Wang Hao left Detroit with the team and came to Brooklyn.

Although they were tired by boats and cars, but from an old industrial city to the bustling New York (Brooklyn is the most populous of the five boroughs of New York City, New York State), a group of young guys from the Lakers are still very excited of.

After getting out of the car, Kuzma hooked Brother Qiu with his left hand and Wang Hao with his right hand, and said mysteriously: "How should I say, let's have a good time at night?"

"puff"

Brother Qiu couldn't help laughing, and said speechlessly: "Good guy, I just wanted to go to the nightclub as soon as I got off the car."

"Although I go clubbing, drinking, and changing my hair, I know that I am a good player." Kuzma said confidently.

Wang Hao slapped his hand away with a look of disgust.

He is not the kind of player who will play a game tomorrow and have a big fight tonight.

unprofessional~
"Ding dong!"

The text message alert sounded, and Wang Hao turned on the phone.

"I'm in New York, I just got off the plane, and I'll give my sister a clean-up later?"

The sender is Billy.

Without any hesitation, Wang Hao replied, "Okay."

Basketball players also have to balance work and rest!

(End of this chapter)