Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

Putting aside last season, the fact that the Jazz can reach the Western Conference Finals is a big breakthrough, and in the eyes of Salt Lake City fans, this is undoubtedly evidence that the new king will be crowned again, because even if the Big Three of Limas are missing In one corner, the Jazz's two inside kings still remain strong and dominate all opponents.

Malone's inside play has always been brutal, Li Shengli's offensive comprehensiveness is even more amazing, and the two combined inside is simply a nightmare for all teams.

However, after knowing that the opponent was the SuperSonics, Jerry Sloan was not happy. Instead, he felt a headache, because compared to the SuperSonics, he preferred the opponent to be the Houston Rockets.

You know, the SuperSonics have been notoriously thorny in the Western Conference in the past few seasons, relying on their unique unlimited firepower tactics, and the so-called unlimited firepower is worthless, that is... every position is not weak. , can play offense.

The best evidence is probably the scoring average of a group of SuperSonics players this season. There are a total of 8 players in the team who score in double figures. Among the five main players in the starting lineup, the lowest one averages 14.1 points per game.

This is no longer the main force, but even the substitutes are terrible. In terms of the depth of the bench, no one in the league can match it, not to mention that they also acquired Li Shengli’s old teammate Kendall Gill from the Hornets this season. The former Hornets' top attacker.

Based on this, the Sonics do not have a strong attack point, but they also have no weaknesses. The Sonics are not easy for the Jazz to play because they prefer to play against strong teams inside.

Let's say the Jazz are playing the Rockets.

It is impossible for Rockets core Olajuwon not to take action, and Sloan relies on Li Shengli, the inside gate, who can both score and suppress. With the cooperation of Malone, who has a brutal style of play, there is a high probability of suppressing the Rockets inside.

But the SuperSonics are different. The more flourishing offense is bound to put Li Shengli's defense beyond the reach of Li Shengli. Although no one can stop Li Shengli's offense, if the opponent really wants to hit the outside line smoothly, he will overturn if he is not careful. The Rockets are more stable.

To sum up...

Rocket shooting is stable and controllable!

There are too many variables when playing with the Sonics. Either the Sonics will blow up or the Jazz will blow up. The score in the game will most likely be polarized. The focus is all on the feel of the Sonics.

…

On the evening of May 23rd.

The Jazz faced the enemy at home, and the SuperSonics went to Salt Lake City after the second round. Both sides were well prepared, waiting for the game to start, and during the debut ceremony... Kemp felt like he had eaten two tons of flies.

On the one hand, his "comrade" Rodman, who died in advance, reminded him that Li Shengli was not a human being and must be careful about his blocks. On the other hand, he was facing off against Karl Malone, who is known as the most ferocious No. 4 in the league. .

"Kemp, I hope you don't run away tonight, don't step on the horse and hide and seek with us like an idiot!" Malone pointed at Kemp and yelled, all because Kemp is the vanguard of the Ewing Group and played against O'Neal in the All-Star Game. Take action.

"Go away, idiot!" Kemp couldn't give in in public. If he really gave in, not to mention his teammates and even the fans would look down on him, and all he could think of was asking the cruel Malone to take advantage of him, "Humph. , you dare to fight? As long as you dare, I swear I will not fight back, because what is waiting for you is a suspension penalty, you think about it yourself."

"Really? It seems that this kind of nonsense can only prove... that you are already cowarded!" Ma Long sneered.

"We'll see, don't underestimate your opponent!"

When the two sides came on stage, Malone and Kemp glared at each other, but Li Shengli did not interfere. Instead, he started chatting with Gill on the side.

Speaking of which, Gil has been having a hard time since he was beaten by Laimbeer for a season and was later replaced as the starter by newly joined Jeff Malone.

Not to mention the decline in form, in the SuperSonics, a team that evenly distributes shots, he naturally failed to produce good data. From averaging 20.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.9 steals per game with the Hornets, he currently averages 14.1+3.4 per game. +3.5+1.9, this decline is across the board.

Obviously, Laimbeer changed the trajectory of his life. Fortunately, Li Shengli stood up for him and was much harsher than Laimbeer... After all, he can continue to play in the league, but Laimbeer completely bid farewell to the NBA.

The former Hornets boy and Larry Johnson had a tough fight!

The current Jazz eldest brother is on an equal footing with Karl Malone!

Gil couldn't imagine how a person, especially a newcomer, could make such a big leap forward in Li Shengli? But the current situation is... I have fallen into despair, and my old friend has taken off. The gap in status has made him lose the fun and calmness he had before when he saw Li Shengli again.

Unlike Curry and Burgess, Gil is too strong. To put it simply, he has a glass heart. He is not as shameless as Curry and Bogues. And because of his relationship with Li Shengli, Sonics boss Sean- In the case of Camp Domination, he did not receive goodwill from his new teammates.

From this you can imagine how difficult Jill's life was.

I usually don't like to see my teammates, I can't say to look down upon them, but I can feel alienated!

When there are two options to distribute the ball during a game, he will never be the first choice.

So when he saw Li Shengli, he felt more sad about the current situation between the two of them.

…

"Jill, you look like you have something on your mind? What, you want to shoot us today?" Li Shengli probably sensed Jill's mentality, so he spoke very directly, hoping to eliminate Jill's embarrassment.

"It depends on the situation, but I know your little brother Crotty. This guy's defense is really annoying!" Gil scratched his head, because the two teams had met in the regular season, and he was really convinced by Crotty. .

Logically speaking, this kind of person shouldn't have so many opportunities to perform. Even if he does, it will only be after a few seasons. But now the whole league knows... Since joining Li Shengli, Crotty has taken off!

Thinking of this, Gill once felt that it was a pity. If Li Shengli had not been traded by the Hornets, he probably would not have been sent to the SuperSonics. At that time... the highlight of Crotty's position should be his Gill!

"Damn, why are you so timid when you speak now?" Li Shengli laughed and cursed, "If I were asking Curry or Bogues, they would rush to shoot me!"

"Shit, these two bastards... where are they?"

"How do we know, but I guess they must be watching this game. Do you want to say hello to the camera?"

"Forget it, let's wait until this series is over."

"Okay, you have a good fight!" Li Shengli said and pulled Crotty over, "Crotty, look at Gil, this is our friend, greet him well later!"

"Get out of here, you're trying to stop Crotty from letting him go, and you even let him greet me. Are you a human being?" At a certain moment, Kendall Gill returned to the Hornets who was full of gossip and dirty jokes. -Chicken!

"Fart, this is our greatest respect for you! Just watch, we will completely pin Kemp to the floor. If the Sonics want to win...it depends on the performance of your core!"

"Am I the core? Get out of here, don't brag to me, I don't have the ability yet!"

"Be confident, Dae Gil!"

As soon as Li Shengli finished speaking, Gil completed his transformation, cursed at Li Shengli, turned around and left, but Crotty didn't know why... he scratched his head.

"Li, are you really saying hello?"

"You are stupid, of course it is true!"

"Small moves are okay? You know my defense!"

"Damn it, did you learn it from Stockton?" Li Shengli rolled his eyes at Crotty, "Same as before, just defend yourself how you want, just don't get hurt. This is the highest etiquette we have for our friends and the most important thing. Good respect.”

The highest ‘courtesy’ for a friend?

This doesn't sound right, it seems like... every time you say it, you always want to hit someone!

Although Crotty felt that these words were not good words, Li Shengli's words were clear enough. He had always followed Li Shengli's instructions and there was no doubt that he would just follow Li Shengli's wishes.

As for facing Gill, Crotty didn't care too much, because with Li Shengli, he would dare to hit his head even if it was Jordan, let alone Gill.