I’m Really Playing Basketball

Following Kobe's shocking roar, the Bobcats' opponent in the finals was ultimately the Los Angeles Lakers predicted by Chen Xiao and Jordan.

The Los Angeles Lakers, despite being very unfavorable, finally defeated the Suns led by O'Neal with a score of 4 to 2 and reached the finals.

Speaking of the Lakers' promotion path this season, it is actually very similar to the Bobcats.

In the first round against the Nuggets, many people felt that the Lakers might overturn and that Kobe would be eliminated in the first round by Iverson and Anthony.

And in the second round against last season's Western Conference champion Spurs, the Lakers' disadvantage became even greater.

When they play the Suns in the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers' probability of advancing is even less than 3%. It can be said that few people believe that the Lakers can defeat their nemesis Suns.

But in the end, two very unpopular teams stumbled all the way to the finals.

The Lakers and Bobcats in this season's playoffs are simply a pair of mirror-image teams.

The two teams are not only similar, but also very closely related.

The head coach of the Bobcats is Jordan, and the head coach of the Lakers is Phil Jackson. The two were former mentors and apprentices of the Bulls.

The boss of the Bobcats is Chen Xiao, and the boss of the Lakers is Kobe. The relationship between the two is between fans and idols.

Even the way the Bobcats play in the playoffs this season, many experts say it has the shadow of the Bulls. Many American reporters always like to ask Jordan a question after the Bobcats game: "Are the Bobcats playing a triangle offense?"

Yes, the way the Bobcats play in isolation and use isolation to drive the team is too much like the triangle offense.

However, Jordan has never admitted: "When your team has a super singles player like Chen, you don't need any tactical system. The Bobcats' strength does not come from the tactical system. Our strength comes from Yu Chen's strength."

Boy, this is a slap in the face to those expert reporters who are praising the triangle offense.

What Boss Joe means by this is that the reason why the Bulls were strong back then was because I was strong enough in singles and had nothing to do with the triangle offense.

Boss Qiao has never been very fond of the triangle offense. It should be said that he hates it very much.

One of the things that Joe boss hates the most is when people say to him: "Jordan didn't know how to win games and championships before he encountered Phil Jackson and the triangle offense. It was Phil Jackson and the triangle offense that made him fly."

With Boss Qiao's character, even if there is indeed such a causal relationship, he would not admit it.

Whether I take Phil to fly or Phil takes me to fly, that’s still a matter of debate.

This is why Boss Joe directly rejected Phil's recommendation to be the head coach of the Bobcats.

I come to Bobcat as the general manager, and I need you, an old man, to pick the fruit?

Ten years later, the public opinion will become "Phil Jackson brings Jordan and Chen Xiaofei". Doesn't that fool myself and Chen Xiaofei?

Anyway, Boss Qiao stayed away from this former teacher who was very capable of causing trouble and promoting himself.

Although Boss Joe has never admitted that he played a triangle offense in the Bobcats.

However, Joe has never denied that he played the same basketball as the Bulls in the Bobcats.

The offensive end is driven by singles, and the defensive end is full of pressure.

Jordan doesn't have other tactical abilities, but there is still no problem in copying the Bulls' offensive and defensive tactics.

And I have to say that this tactical idea is quite suitable for the current Bobcats.

In short, after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Suns with a big score of 4-2 to enter the finals, the NBA entered the warm-up of the finals between the Bobcats and Lakers.

For a time, Chen Xiao, Jordan, and Kobe Bryant, these three NBA traffic leaders, went crazy in the American media.

No matter how optimistic American experts are about the Bobcats in the finals.

In short, the duel and competition between Chen Xiao and Kobe, Jordan and Kobe are beyond victory or defeat. Even if you tell everyone that the finals match is 4-0, there will be no suspense and the fans will not miss it. Any minute of the match.

For a time, fans across the NBA have focused their attention on the NBA Finals, which will begin on June 7.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Bobcats and Lakers begins at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena on June 7.

Although most experts across the country are now optimistic about the Bobcats, the Bobcats are indeed very cautious about the Lakers.

If they play against the Suns, the Bobcats feel that they may have a great chance in the finals.

After all, the Bobcats' lineup and team building are really not afraid of the sun.

But the Lakers are different.

In the regular season this season, the Bobcats lost to the Lakers.

Moreover, the Lakers are really not easy to beat against the Bobcats.

Why do you say that?

Let’s take the starting players of both sides as an example.

The Lakers' starting center is Gasol and the Bobcats are Bynum.

Gasol is indeed a kitten when he meets O'Neal.

Although Bynum has a tonnage advantage over Gasol, because his offensive skills are not refined enough, Bynum simply cannot grasp Gasol's disadvantage in confrontation.

On the contrary, he is not very good offensively, and his defense cannot stop Gasol, who has excellent skills, intelligence and range.

It can be said that Bynum will definitely suffer when he meets Gasol.

After all, Gasol is not a Chinese player like Ben who is defensive but not offensive. Gasol's offense and defense are both very good, especially offense.

Playing against the Suns, Gasol is not good at offense and defense.

When playing against the Magic, Bynum is good at both offense and defense.

When the game between the Lakers and Bobcats begins, Gasol and Bynum will probably fall apart.

Those experts who like to refer to the performance of the previous series and predict that the Bobcats will definitely defeat the Lakers simply don't think about the problem so deeply.

There is also this matchup between Zach Randolph and David West. Yes, Randolph is definitely the more famous one. After such an excellent performance against Duncan, Randolph's level is even higher. up a level.

The current Randolph is definitely two levels higher than David West in terms of reputation and level, but performance on the court is neither reputation nor strength.

In this matchup between Randolph and David West, Randolph definitely has an advantage at the basket. Although David West has always been called his Rodman by Kobe, David West's The confrontation is not bad, but he is not tall enough and his strength is not as good as Randolph. Randolph likes to fight opponents who are not as tall as him and not as strong as him.

However, it is wrong to say that Randolph can completely defeat David West.

Because David West's mid-range shot is very stable, but Randolph is not very easy to pull out.

If Randolph has to be pulled out to defend West every time, then Randolph will be a little exhausted on both offense and defense.

Therefore, Randolph vs. West is not a unilateral victory by Randolph. It may be a small victory, or it may be a mutual blow.

The small forward matchup is between Granger and Odom.

This is a comparison between two completely different styles of players.

Granger's scoring and defense are definitely better, but Odom is more comprehensive.

Moreover, the roles the two play in their respective teams are also different.

Granger was an offensive finisher and defensive sharpshooter for the Bobcats.

And Odom is an all-around support.

Therefore, this group is really incomparable, let’s call it a tie.

In the end it was a showdown between the two defenders.

Chris Paul and Baron Davis have a connection in this year's regular season. In the first regular season contest between the two, Baron Davis transformed into another Deron, but he was very upset. .

Baron Davis does have Deron's characteristics.

Compared with Deron, he is not as skilled as Deron, his scoring is not as stable as Deron, and his passing is not as good as Deron.

If we say that on the offensive end, the similarity between him and Deron is probably only 70%.

Then his physical talents and defensive end are very similar to Deron.

Anyway, when Xiao Pao encounters him, it will be quite uncomfortable on the offensive end.

If Bynum doesn't attack and focuses on defending the cannon, then the cannon will probably have a hard time in the series.

At the very least, there is no way to snatch Chen Xiao’s FMVP.

Therefore, this matchup is quite subtle. It is considered a tie, but it is probably not a tie. Baron Davis may even have an advantage, just like the matchup between David West and Randolph.

Therefore, after the first four starters were compared, the Bobcats actually had one win, one draw and two losses.

As for the comparison between Chen Xiao and Kobe, although Kobe is very strong now, especially after successively surpassing the two fateful opponents of Iverson and O'Neal, he may become stronger, but it is obvious that Chen Xiao is still better. Some.

Therefore, this group counts Chen Xiaosheng.

In this case, the two sides started with two wins, one draw and two losses.

It can be said to be 50-50.

Of course, if you include the substitute rotation, the Bobcats will definitely win. Therefore, the strength comparison between the two sides is not the one-sided advantage of the Bobcats as media experts said.

It should be said that the Bobcats have an advantage, but the advantage is not that big. A 60-50 start is considered appropriate for the game.

The Lakers have a chance to pose a very big threat to the Bobcats in the finals.

Therefore, when Chen Xiao and Jordan were preparing for the finals, they never became arrogant or couldn't see clearly the team's strength because of the public praise of the Bobcats.

Chen Xiao is no longer the first brother in the finals.

Chen Xiao has played in two finals before.

The first time we played the OK Lakers, we swept them.

For the second time, the Cavaliers beat the Suns led by O'Neal and swept them.

Chen Xiao swept the championship in both of his trips to the finals.

But Chen Xiao had a hunch that this time in the finals with the Lakers, although in terms of public opinion, the Lakers were far less powerful than the Suns and OK Lakers, Chen Xiao felt that this finals would be the best match of his career so far. The most difficult finals ever.

After all, Boss Kobiko wants to succeed so much!

At the same time, the Lakers can indeed match up with the Bobcats.

Even the Lakers' bench looks inferior to the Bobcats, but after the Lakers reused Roy's former college teammate Nate Robinson, the strength of the Lakers' rotation is no longer the bottom among the strong teams.

This Lakers is a very threatening team.

With the end of the NBA conference finals, the NBA has entered the rhythm of the finals. Chen Xiao and the Bobcats are now in full swing preparations, and the same is true for the Los Angeles Lakers.

This finals is the first time that Ko has led his team to the NBA Finals.

After parting ways with O'Neal, he finally proved once again that he can do what O'Neal can do.

Even if O'Neal leaves, he can still lead the team to the finals.

And so can he.

Therefore, after defeating the Suns and reaching the Finals, those Los Angeles fans who missed O'Neal very much and who had always disliked Kobe now basically no longer booed Kobe.

After Kobe led the Lakers to the finals this time, he completely proved himself in front of Lakers fans and Los Angeles.

Keeping him is no worse than keeping O'Neal.

Even better!

After all, he is younger than O'Neal.

O'Neal has started to decline this season.

And now, he is still in full swing.

Therefore, if only one of the two people could stay, keeping him would naturally be a better choice.

Therefore, this finals really brought too many things to Kobe.

Even though he is already the winner of three championships, this finals still has the greatest special meaning to him.

Let's put it this way, with this team's finals, the three championships before him are meaningful.

Otherwise, he will live in the role of 'O'Neal's grandma' who was led by O'Neal to win championships for the rest of his life.

After leaving O'Neal to lead the team in the finals, his relationship with O'Neal is not that of O'Neal and O'Neal's grandmother, but that of collaborators.

Before O'Neal wins his fourth championship, he will gain the status of O'Neal's collaborator. Those three championships were won by him and O'Neal working together, not by O'Neal with his leg hair.

This is very important to Mr. Ke.

If he can win the fourth championship of his career earlier than O'Neal in this year's finals, it will be a qualitative leap for his career.

It is precisely because this finals is so important to him. Boss Ke, a super ruthless person who has always been ruthless in the center of the competition, even had a little bit of confidence before the start of the game and the start of the finals. Tension.

Of course, Boss Ke knows that such tension can better stimulate his performance, which is a good thing.

He was just nervous, not afraid.

He will never be afraid of any basketball game, and he will definitely not be afraid of any basketball opponent!

On the evening of June 7, 2007, the Charlotte Bobcats Arena was packed with people.

At this time, there was still some time before the game started, but the Charlotte Bobcats Arena was already full.

On the sidelines, the Bobcats fans were already excited.

Even in such a crazy atmosphere, Xiao Chen and Xiao Kobe, sitting next to each other on the sidelines, these two little ones, good friends, are now having sex with their hands on their hips.

"My father will definitely lose in this finals!"

"You're talking nonsense, it must be my dad who loses in the finals!"

At this time, Vanessa and Miss Han next to the two little ones were trembling with laughter.

These two filial sons!

Well, Xiao Chen is a crazy fan of Boss Ke, and he is currently wearing No. 24 of the Lakers.

And Kobe Bryant is Chen Xiao’s die-hard honey, wearing Bobcats No. 11...