Guard With a Knife

"Derrick Rose is truly the most aggressive point guard of the new generation."

Bryant commented while watching the game.

His tone couldn't hide his admiration for Rose. Before he said this, Rose launched a quick offensive from the backcourt, directly tearing apart Miami's defense with fierce speed. Including accelerating to break through in front of Dwyane Wade, then getting out of the way of Chris Bosh's defense, and finally succeeding in an easy backhand layup even when LeBron James was chasing a shot.

This ball made the entire United Center arena boil, and Bryant in front of the TV couldn't help but applaud.

Doug nodded and said seriously, "He is far from reaching his peak period, although he won the regular season vp this season. He is very likely to surpass Kevin Durant and become a regular in League 3."

Dugger is very optimistic about Rose, who has been impressed by Derrick since college. At that time, the players he envied most were Westbrook and Derrick Rose.

In the comparison between Westbrook and Derrick Rose, he thinks Rose is stronger. Whether it's offensive level or game awareness, including passing ability, Rose has the upper hand.

However, Westbrook also has his advantages, he is durable. In contrast, Ross's high-speed direction changes, violent take-off without buffering... always make people frightened.

Therefore, he often discusses this issue with Derrick Rose, and he hopes Rose can change his style of play slightly.

Rose did take Dugger's advice into account. His style of play was a little more restrained than before, and when he landed a dunk, he would grab a handful of the basket and release some of his strength before landing.

"3?" Kobe was very interested in this ranking.

But Dugger did not continue to answer this question because he was worried that this matter would make Kobe Bryant, who is now ranked 15th by ESPN, feel depressed.

However, Black Mamba is surprisingly free and easy today. After all... my wife has already complained that I can't have children, so what obstacles are there that I can't overcome?

He said to himself, "You, LeBron, Kevin Durant...Derrick Rose, well, this ranking is indeed more reasonable..."

The game on the TV continued to move forward, with the Bulls firmly locking the lead and slowly widening the point difference.

Reggie Miller's voice-over kept talking, "This is all Snoopy's fault. Without Snoopy to help the Bulls, they would not have dared to put Dwight Howard on the inactive list. If they had followed this This way, maybe the team leading 3:1 is the Chicago Bulls.”

What he said made the Bulls fans in front of the TV feel quite shaken.

My feelings for the Duke deepened.

But Pat Riley, who was sitting in Miami, was feeling unhappy in every way. He could have been promoted smoothly, but why did Snoopy have to cause trouble again? What did he step up to teach the Bulls? Are you so unhappy with us? Do you really not want us to enter the finals?

Pat Riley felt… depressed.

But after thinking hard and racking my brains, I finally came to the conclusion why I chose him in the first place and then traded him? How great would it be to keep him in Miami?

The fortune teller has been a bit crazy lately. Fortunately, he didn't study Chinese history, otherwise he would have had to use "Why did Qiu Chuji pass by Niujia Village" as his mantra?

When the game reached the fifth minute of the third quarter, Dugger and Kobe Bryant turned off the TV and went to the indoor basketball stadium for a one-on-one duel.

They believe that there is no suspense in this game. The Bulls have a 17-point lead, and Derrick Rose and Jimmy Barrett are in strong form. It is basically impossible for the Heat to reverse and win.

So... why focus your energy here? It's better to go to the training hall together to work out some sweat and practice new singles skills.

Bryant has reduced many one-on-one and one-on-many situations during this period. In a sense, he is a bit like a pure attacker.

This was actually a relief for him. He no longer has to face close defense anytime and anywhere in every game, and he no longer has to face all the opponents' defenses stacking up on the wings to double-team him.

Therefore, he really wanted to engage in a difficult fight with Doug to let his body adapt again.

As expected, Duge did not disappoint him. He did not treat him as an old man when he went up. He fought hard and raised the body contact to the limit.

After a confrontation, within an hour, Black Mamba was lying on the floor breathing heavily.

"You haven't been what you used to be lately," Duggar teased Bryant.

Then, he picked up his phone from the side and browsed the news for a while.

After opening Twitter, within ten seconds, the smile on Doug's face completely faded, and his whole person became sluggish.

When Kobe saw that Doug remained silent, he raised his head and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Derek was injured, and Miami turned the tide in the fourth quarter and defeated the Bulls and entered the finals." Dugger murmured.

What?

Kobe quickly got up, with a look of disbelief on his face. He walked to Doug, grabbed his phone and took a look. NBA instant news showed a photo of the Heat lifting the Eastern Conference championship.

"It means our opponent in the Finals is the Miami Heat?" Bryant understood.

But Dugger looked remorseful. He was thinking...if he hadn't made that call to Tom Thibodeau and the Bulls had put Howard on the court, maybe they would still have failed, but would Rose's injury have been avoided?

Five minutes later, he called Joakim Noah, who told him that he was in the hospital with Derrick Rose for an examination. The preliminary result showed that the meniscus was damaged, but it was not certain whether the cruciate ligament was torn.

This made Doug speechless for a long time.

He hoped that it was only a meniscus problem and that the cruciate ligament would not be involved. For a talented player like Rose, a cruciate ligament injury is equivalent to a devastating blow. He will lose his explosive power and his jumping ability, and will feel terrified every time he jumps in the future... The psychological fear will even accompany him for life.

"I will wait for your latest news. Call me immediately after the results come out."

Doug told Joakim Noah.

Then, he watched the injury video again. It turned out that Rose tried to dunk Chris Bosh in a breakthrough in the fourth quarter, but his knee hit Bosh's thigh when he jumped, and twisted slightly in the opposite direction when he landed.

Fortunately, he grabbed the basket before landing and relieved some of the force.

If it weren't for this, the injury would be more serious.

This also gave Doug a little more confidence in his cruciate ligament.

"Did I do something wrong?" Doug looked up and said to Kobe with guilt, "If I hadn't called Thibodeau, would Derek have avoided this injury?"

Kobe didn't say anything. He stood by and watched the injury video carefully, and then said, "I don't think the ligament was injured. Ligament tear will not cause such a painful expression. Ligament tear will not feel very obvious at the time. The painful Rose is more like a meniscus injury."

"I hope this injury can completely change his playing style and make his career more conservative and more brilliant. If you think so, it may be better." Bryant comforted.

Doug sat aside and waited for Joakim Noah's call.

About forty minutes later.

Joakim Noah's call finally came "Thank God, his cruciate ligament is fine, and the meniscus injury is not the most serious level. He has retained his explosiveness and speed, although he will rest for half a season. But it is not the worst news after all."

Noah was very happy.

Doug was also relieved.

A false alarm is the best news in the world.

"I will avenge you in the finals." Doug told Joakim Noah.

Noah nodded over there, "I believe you!"

After the two ended the call, Doug finally smiled.

But Kobe Bryant, who was watching the phone, said, "Dwight Howard criticized you. He said you shouldn't interfere in the Bulls' affairs. If it weren't for your bossy attitude, Rose wouldn't have been injured at all, and the Heat wouldn't have made it to the finals so easily. He even said that you are the sinner of Chicago."

Doug smiled.

"Just think of him as a childish temper."

He waved his hand, "Go home."

He believed that most fans in Chicago would not agree with Howard's words. In fact, Howard's fate with the Bulls has come to an end. Chicago will definitely not renew his contract, and he is now just raising his own value through this matter so that he can find a better next home.

So, Doug is not angry.

He is now preparing for the third battle with Miami.

This battle cannot be lost! !

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