Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 364 Highest Respect

With the Lakers struggling to win, the series was brought back to Los Angeles. The two sides only had one day of rest to adjust, and they will usher in the sixth matchup.

The exhausted players were allowed to take a half-day vacation, but led by Kobe, the Lakers players still came to the court early the next day. Under the strong stop of the coaching staff, they finally conducted low-intensity shooting training.

The coaching staff was called into the conference room to discuss the strategy for the next game. Nash's performance made the Lakers sweat from top to bottom.

"Sir, we have all seen Steve Nash's scoring ability. I don't think it's a good idea to continue to let him score alone. I remember you once said that sometimes, a superstar's best shot is better than a role player's." The open shot is more assured, and I think the last game made that point pretty well, but why are you still so concerned about the Suns' role players?" Stevens took issue with Jim's defensive strategy.

"Joe Johnson is not an ordinary role player, he has the strength of an All-Star; Quentin Richardson is known for being good at shooting three-pointers, and he was not just a role shooter in the Clippers in the first two years..." Jim said Half, I have denied myself.

Knowing the player's development trajectory like the back of his hand has indeed brought him countless foresights, but at the same time, it is also a kind of preconception to a certain extent.As he wins more and more games, he is more and more afraid of losing. On the offensive end, he can't wait to hit every ball into the hands of Kobe, Wade and Garnett, who are the most confident in theory. Vince's point of view.

The offensive end relies so much on one's own star, but the defensive end puts a lot of effort on the opponent's role players?If it weren't for Garnett and Kobe to play super gods, the Lakers are probably standing on the edge of the cliff now.

"Okay, Brad, I'm afraid you're right, so what should we do next?" Jim calmed down and asked.

"Because the Suns' flanks did not stand out in this game, we cannot rule out the possibility that they will explode in the next game. Therefore, in the opening stage, we can continue the defensive strategy of this game. When Steve Nash decides to On offense, switch to Kobe to mark him all over the court, and freeze the Suns offense from the starting point. As for the offensive end..." Stevens opened his briefcase and took out a stack of drafts. It seems that he returned to Los Angeles. Didn't get much rest at night.

At the age of 36, Pat Riley became the head coach of superstars such as Magician and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He led the team to dominate the Western Conference for 10 years. Although the coaching industry requires qualifications and experience, it has never lacked talent.

The Lakers redesigned their defensive strategy, waiting for the arrival of the sixth game.

On May 2005, 5, an ordinary Thursday, the Lakers and the Suns played against Staples.

Is the Zijin Legion continuing the Western Conference tradition, or is Phoenix's running and bombing team bringing the game back to Arizona?All the audience will focus on this field.

Players from both sides step onto the battlefield.From the first minute, go all out.

The score was staggered. There were 17 draws and 30 alternate leads. From the opening jump ball to the last second, the game failed to determine the winner in regular time, and the game went into overtime.

Three hours later, the Staples Center was full of cheers. When the home team won, many fans realized that their voices had become hoarse.

Steve Nash stood sadly in the middle of the court, and the noise around him seemed to have nothing to do with him.The big screen above the head showed the final score, 129 to 124, the Lakers won, which also meant that this legendary season belonging to Nash came to an end.

Led by Kobe and Garnett, the Lakers players went to Nash one by one, hugged him, and expressed their respect to each other. Although the Canadian had a duel with the Mavericks, he was not the protagonist at that time.It's not like this season, playing epic horror data, leading the team to toughen the Lakers, and almost winning.

Played 51 minutes, scored 39 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists. This is the data that Zonda handed over in Game 37 of the Western Conference Finals. In overtime, with Nash's best helper, Sean scored 14 points and 7 rebounds · Marion left with six fouls, and the Suns also lost their final chance of winning.Walter McCarty couldn't stop Artest from hitting the basket continuously, and the Lakers' Mr. X Factor scored [-] points in overtime, but there was nothing he could do.

Jim also stepped forward and shook hands with Nash.

"Congratulations. I hope you have a wonderful performance in the final. But next season we will win back." Although he lost the ball, Nash is still personable.

"Thank you." Jim wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it.

He knows that although Suns owner Robert Savor has shown support for the team this season, due to the flawed team lineup, it is difficult for the Suns to go further in the West with the Lakers, Spurs and Mavericks.When the record is difficult to improve, as the employer, he will feel sorry for the dollars he spent.However, the general manager of the team, Steve Kerr, could only make frequent tricks under the boss's constant budget reduction requirements, and finally dismantled a fantasy team. At the age of 39, Nash, who still insists on leading the team despite his injuries all over his body, is not worth it.

"I don't have a jersey to exchange with you, but I hope to collect your jersey from this game." When Nash turned to leave, Jim suddenly stopped him.

Nash was stunned. After a while, he took off the No. 13 jersey and handed it to Jim.

"It's a pity that the Lakers don't have No. 13 to wear." Jim took the jersey and subconsciously glanced at Wilt Chamberlain's jersey hanging from the ceiling.

The audience at Staples did not leave the field, and they were still congratulating the team for their wonderful performance. Kobe played 48 minutes and scored 36 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Garnett scored 21 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists. Germany scored 23 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Artest made 3 shots in overtime and scored 7 points. He scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Lyon's indiscriminate bombing.

After the game, Jim failed to attend the press conference because he was too hoarse when he commanded too much from the sidelines.Attended by assistant coach Brad Stevens.

Waiting for them in the Western Conference Finals is the old rival Spurs.

Since being slaughtered by the Twin Towers in 99, the Lakers have not lost to the Spurs in a series, but the San Antonio team has been swept from 0 to 4 in the absence of Duncan to the bitter battle in the Western Conference Finals last season. With the maturity of Nobili and Prince, Popovich's gradual improvement and the eternal stability of Tim Duncan, the Spurs are getting stronger and stronger. This season, they have introduced Glenn Robinson and Brent Barry. Experienced veterans make up for the lack of bench depth. In addition, there are relatively easy two-round schedules. Neither the Rockets nor the Sonics are worth mentioning in front of the Spurs.

The Lakers only have 1 day of rest, and they will rush to San Antonio to continue their journey.

(End of this chapter)