NBA Backer King

   Chapter 224 Goodbye Postman

  19, match day.

If the Suns want to make a difference in the playoffs, the Mosaic team is a strong team that must face, and the Mosaic team is the same, so in every regular season, the attitude of both sides is very cautious, and try to play targeted games. tactics.

   But if there is any reservation, there must be reservations. Whether it is Da Meng, Barkley, or Lao K, he has reserved his personal strength.

   In this game, the Mosaic team finally won, with two wins and one loss, and the winning rate was higher.

The Mosaic team still used the meat shield to defend Pharaoh, but in this game, the defense of the meat shield increased to the intensity of the playoffs. Clipping and supplementary defense really limited Pharaoh's performance, scoring only 17 points and shooting only 42%.

   On the offensive end, the Mosaic team also made adjustments, and Barkley returned to the low position, which improved the team's low offensive efficiency.

After the game, ABC commentator Bill Walton analyzed: "In terms of strength, the Mosaic team is indeed stronger, and Old K's ability to protect the basket is still a little worse, unable to provide defense for the team. My view is that this season It's hard for the Suns to get past Mosaic.

  If the Suns want to imagine the Western Conference last season, one thing must be achieved, that is, the defense of the old K will improve, otherwise it will be a no-go. "

  Partner John Hanks analyzed: "It's a bit similar to the Magic's Shaquille O'Neal, after he gained weight, his defensive quality has declined a bit this season.

  My understanding is that these two behemoths have too much tonnage. When their physical strength cannot support it, it is difficult to balance both offense and defense, and they can only focus on one end of the defense. "

  Bill Wharton thought for a moment, then nodded: "This also makes sense, but if so, it will lower their evaluation."

John Hanks said with a smile: "From the results, as the main center, Old K has already won a championship ring. Judging from his data in the playoffs and finals, this ring is of high quality. .

   So I mean, if they can really push their offense to the max and play terrifying dominance, then it's okay to be a little short on defense. "

   "Dominate your opponent with offense?" Bill Walton couldn't understand.

   He is a veteran traditional center superstar. With his knowledge of centers, starting from Chamberlain’s time, a center can’t do without defense.

  Take Chamberlain as an example, his offensive ability is ten times more than that of Russell, but the result? He has been dominated by Russell all the year round in the playoffs, not he dominated Russell with offense. Even if he averaged 50+25 in the regular season, he would be dominated in the playoffs.

   The three current super centers are all stars who are excellent in both offense and defense. In his opinion, they are too weak in attack and defense. They cannot be called top centers at all, and of course they cannot become super centers.

   After playing Mosaic, the Suns returned home to beat the Kings, and then beat the Timberwolves on the road, achieving a two-game winning streak, and then flew to Salt Lake City.

  Pharaoh and the postman had a fight at the end of November. It has been less than three months now. The postman has not fully recovered from his injuries, but he has been discharged from the hospital.

  Without the Postman, the Jazz’s record has been declining all the way, and they are now in the ninth position in the Western Conference. Can they finally make it to the playoffs? If the Postman cannot come back, reaching the playoffs is also the fate of being eliminated in the first round.

  Although the Suns and Jazz have never acknowledged the private one-on-one match between Pharaoh and the postman, this matter has so many people present, and after a long time, it has also spread, but the official did not admit it.

  In the West, the so-called cowboy spirit has always prevailed. Pharaoh was the postman who was injured in the one-on-one confrontation with the postman. Although he was at his own risk and had no moral responsibility, he received the greatest booing so far here.

   "Chops!"

  On the side of the court, on the Jazz's bench, the red-eyed postman Malone stared at Pharaoh who appeared on the court, wishing he could rush up.

   He is now starting to resume physical training. He has not trained with the ball yet. He should be able to return in the playoffs, but what impact his state will have cannot be assessed at this time.

  Although he himself felt that the recovery was good, he didn't have a bottom line in his heart.

   "Postman?"

   Old Wang also saw Karl Malone and walked straight over.

   "Shhh!"

   Seeing him heading towards the postman, the midfield at the scene jumped up abruptly.

  Sir's security personnel also acted quickly, and half a dozen security guards rushed over, ready to respond at any time.

  The players of the Suns rushed to see Pharaoh looking for the postman.

   The two were separated by a distance of two meters, with security guards on both sides in the middle, separating them.

   "Postman, you can come to me for a heads-up at any time." He just said a word, turned around and left with his teammates.

"I will."

   The postman's wolf-like roar sounded from behind.

   That night, the whistle was on him, and in just 25 minutes, he committed six, three offensive fouls.

   However, the Suns still won. Without him on the court, Thorpe and AC Green partnered on the inside. Their strength was still good. The Jazz, who had no postman, could not cope, and thus lost.

   After playing the Jazz, he returned to the home court to face the visiting Knicks.

Since last season, the Suns and the Knicks have become rival teams. In January, they had already played one game. That was the Knicks’ home court. Strive to win.

   At 7:30, the two sides announced the starting list.

   Knicks: Ewing, Oakley, Charles Smith, John Starks, Greg Anthony

  Suns: Wang Tiejun, AC Green, Horry, Dan Marley, Kevin Johnson

  The game is broadcast nationally by TNT, and the commentators are Latham and Dortmund.

At this time, Laetham said in a sarcastic tone: "Last season, the Knicks' main controller, Doc Doc. Anthony, was seriously injured. He only played 19 games, the season was cancelled, and he couldn't play in the playoffs. Backup point guard Greg Anthony sat on the spot. They started, but they are about the same strength, it is certain that they will be beaten by Kevin Johnson, and it is the same for everyone."

Dort continued: "The other positions have not changed. The point guard is John Starks who was spanked by the old K, and the fourth and fifth positions are still Oakley and the super center Yu who was robbed by the old K. Because, two poor fellows."

   "Hahaha..." The two laughed.

   After teasing, Latham said: "Dortmund, have you heard that the Suns once handed an offer to the Knicks. They wanted to trade Oliver Miller for Oakley, but it was rejected."

  Dott said in surprise: "Really? My God, is the Knicks out of their minds? You should agree to this deal.

   "Why?" Lightham asked with a puzzled face.

  Dott smirked: "Because Oakley is sent to the Suns, and then the Knicks can sit and watch Old K and Oakley fight each other in the locker room, they won't win without a fight!"

   "Haha..." Lightham burst into laughter.

   At this time, the players pass, and the two teams start to meet.

   After the heads-up incident between Pharaoh and the Postman, in order to avoid off-court conflicts, Colangelo had already made arrangements, and the two teams of security stood in the middle to maintain order, and tonight was the same.

   At eight o'clock, the game starts.

"Snapped!"

  Pharaoh grabbed the ball in front of Ewing, Dan Marley received the ball, and the Suns attacked.

   pulled away, he ran to the basket, Ewing went around to defend, the other Knicks defenders began to shrink their defense, the Suns had some space on the perimeter, but not much.

   He deliberately strengthened his scoring, and if the outside line was not opened, the opponent would wantonly double-team him in the low post. No matter how strong he was, he could not dominate the world.

   "Whoosh!"

   One-handed throw, the ball flew directly to Horry on the left-wing three-point line.

  Horry has been here for so long, he should be able to trust him a little more, but he is still not at ease with Horry, because this guy is really not a strong pitcher, so he still doesn’t pass a lot of balls.

Horry is very excited. He has been with the Suns for more than half a season. Old K has not given him fifty **** in total. He has at most two times a game. Every time he gets a pass from Old K, it makes him very happy. Happy.

   "Be sure to enter."

   took a step forward and faced Charles Smith, who returned to defense, and he firmly threw a two-pointer.

"boom!"

   The moment he saw the basketball smashed into the basket, he felt that the next time Old K passed the ball to him might be delayed.

  Ewing jumped high and fished for the ball with his left hand.

   "Old K?"

   At this moment, there was a sudden wind blowing behind him, a shadow approached, the pressure on the back suddenly grew, and the hairs on the back of the neck stood on end.

   "Boom!"

   In the next instant, Juli got on his body, he exclaimed, and jumped forward in the air, and was knocked down.

"boom!"

   hadn't landed yet, and the basket above his head was blown up.

"yeah!"

   raised his arms, and the home fans cheered at the West American Arena.

   "Beautiful! Old K pressed super center Ewing to complete a dunk." Latham laughed.

"The powerful tonnage makes the old K's air confrontation ability also very strong. Although the three super centers are excellent in attack and defense, in terms of confrontation ability, even the strongest dream is not the opponent of the old K and O'Neal." Dott laughed.

   "Sigh!"

   Turning around, Ewing, who was kicked out of the paint by Pharaoh, got a rabbit kick immediately after receiving the ball, and then hit a two-point jumper.

   But this kind of ball is too far from the basket, and the hit rate is not destined to be too high, so Pharaoh doesn't think so much. If you like to throw it, throw a little more, I won't mind.

   Now his defensive strategy for these super centers is to guard against rushing but not throwing, he can throw them outside, but he does not let you rush in and play at will.

   I don't necessarily want defensive stats, but definitely lower your percentage of offense at the rim and your offense percentage.

His help defense is not good, but his single defense ability is still good. Under this strategy, no matter which super center is facing him, even if he gets more points than him, his offensive efficiency is lower than normal. level.

   "Boom!"

He got the ball under the basket, was double-teamed by Oakley, and got an elbow on his face. Pharaoh was furious and broke out with all his strength. A fierce iron mountain hit, which directly sent the famous villain flying. out.

   turned sideways suddenly and turned his head away, pushing Ewing behind him with an elbow, and shouted: "Go away!"

  Ewing saw his opponent's aura as fierce as a fierce tiger, and he couldn't help but pause between surprise and suspicion.

"boom!"

   Taking advantage of this opportunity, he smashed the ball with both hands while his body burst out.

   "Ow!"

  Mexican Arena is in a frenzy.

   "Cough cough..."

  Oakley clutched his chest and coughed. His ribs were tingling. Maybe they were broken or cracked, but the bones were definitely hurt.

   He weighs only 110 kilograms. Although he is strong, he is still injured by Lao Wang's crazy fight.

  Pharaoh touched his left cheek, it was already a little swollen so soon, the damned guy must have used all his strength.

   As soon as he turned around, he stepped directly over Oakley.

   When he moved his legs, Ewing next to him knew it was bad, and it was too late to stop him.

"asshole!"

  The humiliated Oakley's eyes instantly turned red and murderous.

   Old Wang turned his head and left a sentence: "Remember, Oakley, you are not the only one who can use your elbow. Next time, I will use my elbow to scratch your scalp."

  's cold and stern words are not high-pitched, but they are so fierce that the murderer Oakley can't help but shrink his eyes, and Ewing's whole body trembles.

"Be careful next time, look at him, it's not a joke, the postman's scalp was lifted by him when he heard it." Seeing Pharaoh walking away, Ewing told Oakley, and then carefully helped him up .

   With the end of Oakley, the Knicks also fell into defeat, and finally the Suns won a victory.

   After playing the Knicks, the Suns ended their regular season in February with a 38-15 record and the third place in the Western Conference.

   But the Sonics lost two games and the gap between the two teams narrowed by one.

  The regular season ends on April 23, and there are almost two months of games left. As the playoffs approach, each team has also entered a stage of adjustment, and the rotation of the main players has been strengthened.

  Kevin Johnson has been working hard this season, with some injuries, plus old injuries, more rest.

   His rotation caused the Suns' No. 1 strength to decline seriously, affecting the subsequent record.

   Pharaoh himself did not take a rest, but the average time per game was controlled at about 33 minutes, which was a little lower than before.

   On March 1st, Lance Hawksman and the Mercedes-Benz team came to Phoenix and signed a global endorsement contract for the new off-road Mercedes-Benz with Wang Tiejun.

   The endorsement contract is three years and four million dollars per year. The level is not a first-tier contract, but it is definitely a quasi-first-tier contract.

   But in fact, the size of the contract is not the most important, the most important thing is that the brand can enhance his status, a status symbol.

   In addition, Mercedes-Benz also gave him a specially customized G-type off-road vehicle.

   Although this G-type off-road vehicle is a new model, it is not really a new model. It is a military off-road vehicle developed in 1928 and belongs to the ancestor of Mercedes-Benz.

   The G-type off-road Mercedes-Benz was really born in 1979, and it has been 15 years. The previous name was not G-type, but W460, W461, etc. The name G-Wagen was only determined this year.

   However, this military off-road vehicle failed to enter the military market in the end, so it had to make an emergency turn and push it to the civilian market. Wang Tiejun is the first global spokesperson for this vehicle.

   Mercedes-Benz mainly focuses on his popularity in the United States, as well as his temperament and style, which is violence + toughness, which is in line with the style of this car.

   But he is not the only spokesperson for this car, Mercedes-Benz will also sign several spokespersons from other industries.

   On March 2, the Jazz officially announced that the postman, who had been out of action for more than three months, was back.

  On March 6th, the three-month speed training ended, the speed increased by 6 levels, and now it has reached level 75/77.

   At the same time, the coordination training has also ended, and it has also increased by 6 levels, and now it is 85/91.

The speed of   75 is quite good for the center position.

He estimated through his own test that now the super centers and O'Neal who are naturally talented can still overwhelm him in terms of speed. Other centers have no advantage in moving in front of him, and even many The center is even slower than him.

   It's just that his current mobility has not been fully demonstrated in the regular season, and it has restrained.

   With the improvement of his mobility, some of his skills and abilities have also been improved accordingly, this time mainly on defense.

  Single defense, increased by 1 level, it is now level 87.

  Assistant defense, increased by 6 levels, now it is 71 levels.

   Cap, increased by 2 levels, it is now level 82.

   Rebounding, upgraded by 2 levels, now it is 92 levels.

   Steals, increased by 6 levels, and now is level 56.

   "Co-defense?"

   In the next offseason, in addition to continuing to improve his athletic qualities, he will improve his defense ability. Next season, he will increase his investment in defense and improve his ability to protect the basket.

  In addition to defense, there are also some improvements in offense.

   The low-level pace has been increased from level 90 to level 91, and the low-level surface basket has been increased from level 65 to level 70. Others have not changed.

  …

   On March 10th, with the completion of another 50 medicated baths and medicated oil massage, his physical potential increased to 96/99, and his injury resistance and potential increased to 91/99.

   However, the system prompts that the effect of the medicated bath and medicated oil will slow down next, and it will increase by one level every 100 times.

   This is also understandable. The higher the improvement, the slower he is. His potential level of physical fitness and injury resistance is both level 105. As long as he can improve to this level, it is acceptable to be slower.

  No. 13, the flexibility training is over, and he has improved by two levels. Now he is level 77/77, which has reached the ceiling of his quality.

   At this time, he noticed that his basketball offensive ability suddenly increased from 95 to 96.

   This improvement should be the cumulative effect of the improvement of various explosive qualities of the body.

   "System, my explosiveness should also be improved, right? Can you increase the rating of explosiveness?" he asked.

   "Yes." The system said.

   The next moment, an explosive power level 77/85 was added to his database.

There is another reminder behind   : this quality can only be passively improved.

   "Level 77, the explosive power of this level should be considered good in the interior, right?"

He estimated that the explosive advantage of the three super centers in front of him should be smaller than the speed advantage, or even have no advantage, because his strength and tonnage are greater, once he moves, his impact should be no better than theirs weak.

   In terms of explosive power, O'Neal should be the only one who stabilizes him in terms of tonnage and strength. Other centers, even Mourning, have to be a little worse than him because of insufficient tonnage and strength.

   (end of this chapter)