NBA: I'm really not a point guard god

The game between Bobcats and Magic begins.

There are some things that some people have noticed a long time ago.

For many people, they won’t notice until something really happens.

this season.

Because Zhou Yao also serves as the head coach of the Bobcats.

In the first 12 games, he played as a substitute.

In this game, Zhou Yao arranged for himself to return to the starting lineup.

It was nothing.

However, the lineup arranged by Zhou Yao today is still incomprehensible.

The center is Zhou Yao himself, power forward Wang Zhizhi, small forward PJ Tucker, shooting guard Tony Allen, and point guard Jose Barea.

People have focused more attention on Zhou Yao's return to the starting lineup.

Unexpectedly, the Bobcats' lineup has changed so much.

It’s not like Zhou Yao has never played center.

In fact, although he has always been a point guard, when the opposing center is too strong, he will also appear at the center position.

But now Oden is on the team and he's doing well.

After leaving the Mavericks, Wang Zhizhi has basically always played center.

The defense is a little worse, but the offensive firepower is full.

But this time Zhou Yao still chose to face Howard himself.

As for Tucker, Allen, and Barea.

Judging from the previous games, they are all guys who are strong in defense and weak in attack.

What exactly is Zhou Yao doing with this arrangement?

……

The Magic took the lead in attacking.

Nelson easily gave the ball to Howard, who was already standing under the basket.

Howard turned around and shot.

What greeted him was Zhou Yao's big hat.

Howard landed and could only helplessly spread his hands.

Zhou Yao did not move forward to defend and blocked Nelson's pass.

This already surprised Howard.

Zhou Yao had dealt with him this way before.

Although it doesn't succeed every time, this trick seems to be the most useful against Howard.

Zhou Yao's blocks are not few among point guards.

But considering his height, it's completely understandable.

Before this, Zhou Yao had never surpassed Howard.

For Howard himself, he was a little careless just now.

If he does it again, Zhou Yao will never be able to defeat himself.

At least, he thought so himself.

Barea dribbled the ball across half court and passed the ball to Zhou Yao.

And Zhou Yao gave the ball to Wang Zhizhi who had just caught up.

Wang Zhizhi didn't hesitate at all and took a shot directly from the three-point line.

3: 0.

"How did you practice your three-point shot?"

Howard asked as he ran past Wang Zhizhi.

He was very curious as to why this big man could shoot such an accurate three-pointer.

Speaking of which, last season Howard's three-point shooting percentage was as high as 50%.

But even he himself knew that this was just a deviation caused by a small sample of events.

Even in practice, he couldn't shoot at such a percentage.

Howard is not yet 22 years old.

He is trying to reach his peak.

I also hope to have more reserves in my arsenal.

Although, the big players he comes into contact with generally do not have a particularly soft touch, let alone have such a high three-point shooting percentage.

Many times, he also despises three-point shooting practice.

But he also knew.

Wang Zhizhi is a rare center in the league who can truly shoot three-pointers.

Even in the years with the Wizards, the three-point shooting rate and production were not high.

No one ever thought there was anything wrong with the four-year contract the Bobcats signed with him.

In the 02-03 season, Wang Zhizhi still proved himself.

What's more, he is a powerful weapon in the international arena.

The mvp and scoring champion were given a soft hand.

Howard feels that if he can achieve two-thirds of Wang Zhizhi's shooting percentage, he will definitely be a figure who can go sideways in the league.

Of course, with his current skills, no one will say anything to him if he doesn't shoot three-pointers at all.

……

The game continues.

Turkoglu shot near the free throw line and hit the iron.

Howard failed to get the rebound.

From Howard's perspective, it's Rashard Lewis who's stuck.

The result was that Zhou Yao took advantage.

Is this guy who was just traded from the Sonics this year going undercover so soon?

Howard was furious.

It's normal to shoot and hit the iron.

Unless that pervert Zhou Yao is shooting three-pointers, and there happens to be no Kobe in front of him.

Otherwise, everyone has time to strike.

It's normal not to get rebounds.

Howard asked himself that he is also a master of rebounding.

But he doesn’t always get rebounds.

What's more, this is an offensive rebound.

However, being stuck in position by your teammates and preventing you from grabbing rebounds would be very frustrating.

Think about it.

Lewis may not have done it on purpose.

Such coincidences are not uncommon on the basketball court.

Forget it, keep playing.

……

Tucker dunks.

5: 0.

The Magic attack again.

This time, it was Keith Bogans who took action.

However, Tony Allen's defense still caused him to deform his movements at the last moment.

Howard noticed this, too.

Generally speaking, this kind of ball will definitely not be scored.

He's ready to rebound.

As a result, that damn Lewis got stuck in front of him again.

Howard was so angry that he almost pulled Lewis aside.

Fortunately, the ball bounced on the basket a few times and still went in.

Howard glared at Lewis with some annoyance.

The goal was scored.

Otherwise, I will definitely not be able to grab this rebound.

What the hell is this guy doing!

There is no reason to block your own people!

Off the court, head coach Van Gundy has discovered the problem.

Of course Lewis was not here to be an undercover agent.

Lewis is a typical big man who is strong offensively and weak defensively.

He has strong scoring ability and is outstanding in three-pointers from the bottom corner.

His athletic ability is average, though.

Rebounding is average for his size.

Moreover, when fighting for rebounds, it is easy to be led into the ditch by the opponent.

Especially when facing a player like Zhou Yao.

to be honest.

Zhou Yao is currently playing center.

Instead of letting Lewis help defend, they can jointly protect the basket.

It's better to leave Howard alone under the basket.

There was only Howard, and he only faced Zhou Yao.

With the addition of Lewis, it feels like Lewis is the one causing trouble.

The game has just started, and the Magic have just scored.

Van Gundy decisively called a timeout.

Don't let Lewis get involved at the basket.

It's a bit of a waste for a big guy.

But it's better than wasting Howard's strength at the basket.

The game restarts.

Howard feels much better around the basket.

But the first quarter was over.

The Magic did not recover the score.

The Bobcats' offense didn't play well.

Zhou Yao is always under the basket.

His three-point shot is basically useless.

There are still 3 players in the team who are strong in defense and weak in attack.

Although Wang Zhizhi can shoot three-pointers, he cannot always stay outside the three-point line.

What's more, his three-pointers are not as reliable as Zhou Yao's.

But even so, the Magic still failed to recover the score...