NBA Opening Draw To Twilight Shaquille O’Neal

The starters for this match are as follows:

The Blazers are still an unstoppable starting 5-man group.

On the Lakers side, point guard Steve Blake, shooting guard Kobe Bryant, small forward Wesley Johnson, power forward Jordan Hill, and center Paul Gasol.

Both sides played, Wang Zelin took another look at the ability evaluation of Kobe and Pau Gasol. Kobe's comprehensive rating has dropped from 97 last season to 94, from a superstar to an "ordinary" superstar...

Uh, well, the so-called "ordinary" means that compared to Kobe, the pioneers first, Aldridge, the strongest, has not changed at all since his strength broke through 90 last season.

The upper limit between people is, after all, different.

In addition to the overall strength rating, such as talent skills, Kobe's restricted area overlord and physical fitness expert have degraded from gold to silver.

The talent and skill configuration has changed from three yellows and three purples last season to four yellows and two purples... but it's still very abnormal! This old poisonous snake born on August 23, 1978 is already 35 years old!

However, Pau Gasol surprised him a little. The overall strength rating did not decrease but increased, from 84 rating to 1 point, to 86, back to a steady All-Star level.

It is also true. Last season, it is estimated that Dwight Howard had a lot of possession of the inside ball by the Lakers. Coupled with the constant minor injuries and occasional major injuries, Pau Gasol had the worst season of his career, scoring a career-breaking season. A new low, only 13.7 points.

After the ball came back, he naturally played much more comfortably, and his body gradually got rid of the troubles of injuries, so that he was later traded to the Bulls in his first season, playing like an old tree blossoming, averaging 18.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.7 rebounds per game. assists and 1.9 blocks.

Looking at the two old guys from the Lakers, Wang Zelin couldn't help but sigh: "Jiang really is getting hotter as he gets older!"

When Wang Zelin sighed in his heart, the Lakers on the opposite side were sighing with emotion on the 24th.

Seeing that the 20-year-old Wang Zelin is already an MVP favorite, and according to the current trend, it is very likely that the boy on the opposite side will book a first defense this season!

Kobe couldn't help thinking of when he was 20 years old. It was the third year of his career, and he was also called Peter Pan by the outside world. Even his now highly regarded scoring ability was only averaging 19.9 points per game at that time. Even the 20 mark has not been broken.

He is also 20 years old. The only thing he can do at the age of 20 seems to be an All-NBA third team and a second-year Western All-Star starter.

The current Wang Zelin is even better than he was back then!

When the opponent's pre-game interview reached Bryant's ears, Bryant felt angry and offended, and at the same time felt a little excited.

I don't know if it was because the 2003 generation entered the league that the atmosphere of the entire league began to change.

Today's young players seem to no longer have the arrogance of old-school players who are not afraid of tigers. Even if they do, it is only a very rare exception.

Today's young players are more happy and happy, and they begin to call each other brothers. How can there be tit-for-tat when players competed on the same stage in the last century.

Existence is reasonable.

Of course Kobe knew this, but it didn't mean he looked down on young players.

You must know that when Kobe entered the league back then, he bluntly said that he wanted to overthrow Michael Jordan, showing the character of a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers.

Yes, when young players see Kobe, they will rush to say hello. Everyone admits that they grew up watching Kobe play and are his loyal fans.

But the problem is that what Kobe wants most is not a group of loyal fans who are good children, but a group of young challengers who scream when they see themselves and always want to kill themselves.

Now, another young man who fits his temperament has finally appeared, making the blood in the Black Mamba begin to boil.

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"Wang, take it easy for a while!"

Wang Zelin came to the middle circle to prepare for the jump ball. Suddenly, a helpless voice came from his ears. When he looked up, the master who spoke was the opponent of his jump ball, Pau Gasol.

"Uh, what you said is easy to misunderstand when others hear it!"

He looked at the other's old arms and legs again, and nodded, making the latter mistakenly think he agreed, showing a smile.

beep~

The referee blew the whistle and threw the ball into the air...

The other four Lakers players quickly turned back to defense, and a series of actions was called a tacit understanding.

It's been almost two months now. Who doesn't know that the Trail Blazers' No. 36 starter's jump ball success rate was astonishingly 100%. A large number of top jump jumpers in the league challenged one after another. The defeat ended, not to mention the 33-year-old Pau Gasol.

If it weren't for the league's regulations, refusing to jump the ball would be called a technical offender. It is estimated that Paul Gasol would not want to weigh the gold content of Wang Zelin's "new jumping ball king"... What does this mean to self-inflicted humiliation?

The Lakers retreated to the point where the opponent Lillard had no idea of ​​starting a fast break. Paul Gasol and Jordan Hill were sending out both sides.

Another Lakers point guard, also known as Steve, stood on the top arc and withstood Lillard's impact.

Speaking of which, this Steve also came from the 2003 Platinum Generation Draft. He was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 38th overall pick in the second round. After playing for so many years, his impression of him has always been that of a diligent and low-key person who never takes the initiative. Breakthrough, traditional point guard with few turnovers, as a passer, his passing is simple, direct and efficient.

Although he has more than one grade with the suit and leather collar Steve on the sidelines, this Steve has his own advantages after all, that is, his defense is better.

Just kidding, "I don't want to be afraid" is not just talk.

By the way, there is another advantage that Steve Blake's style is very suitable for the Black Mamba, who urgently needs a lot of singles to lead the Lakers for playoff tickets.

Kobe followed Matthews to move, but his eyes always focused on the direction of the top arc.

After Lillard advanced to the frontcourt, he passed the ball to Wang Zelin, and took Steve Bray to open the space.

Wang Zelinzhe made a breakthrough to Paul Gasol!

Although the latter's state this year may be the best year in recent seasons, but in the face of the young and strong Trail Blazers No. 36, after all, he is more than enough.

Facing Pau Gasol, Wang Zelin didn't play bells and whistles.

"boom!"

The Blazers went to the next game first and started 2:0.

The court broadcast live.

Yu Jia shook his head and sighed: "This ball can't be defended, let alone 33-year-old Pau Gasol, even at the age of 23, he couldn't defend against the king."

Zhang Lili said: "Now that the Lakers have the ball, eh, yes, just give the ball to Kobe like this..."

Yu Jia was a little embarrassed, and secretly scolded Zhang Lili in his heart.

Then: "Yes, Pau Gasol can't guard against the king. The Lakers' only reliance now is Kobe. Tonight's Black Mamba is bound to play the role of a lone hero again. Let's wait and see."

Lakers attack.

Just after halftime, Steve Blake handed the ball directly into Kobe's hands, and then ran to the bottom corner with a relaxed mind, muttering: "There is a big guy here, we will be responsible for this game and shout "666" Just do it.

Kobe Bryant's dribble breakthrough against Matthews!

Don't look at the fact that Matthews is 8 years younger than Kobe, when he was young and strong, but he couldn't keep up with the latter's old cold legs.

After consecutive fake moves, Kobe passed Matthews with a single stride. Looking at the momentum, he looked like he wanted to dunk the Blazers No. 36.

"bring it on!"

Under the basket, Wang Zelin was instantly excited when he saw Kobe rushing towards him, but instead of making up for the defense, he stood still in the three-second zone, and he planned to take off and block the shot.

"Stop looking down on people!"

Kobe cursed in his heart, but his body was very sincere. As soon as he stepped into the paint area, he immediately controlled his body to stop, pulled it up in place, and shot at close range.

"Shh!"

Scored two points and tied at 2:2.

Seeing Kobe's hands spread out and slowly retreating from defense, Wang Zelin felt really ill-fated: "Old people, don't talk about martial arts! Come to deceive, come to attack me, a 20-year-old young man..."

What about the buckle?

Show me this.

At the moment of scoring the goal, Terry Stotts on the sidelines shook his head gently and turned to look at David Vanderpool: "It seems that our Mr. Black Mamba is full of venom!"

David Vanderpool smiled and suggested, "Then, double team?"

Terry Stotts shook his head again: "No, it's too early, let's take a look."

However, he didn't want to double-team so quickly, but the double-team on the opposite side came surprisingly fast.

Trail Blazers attack.

After Wang Zelin came out of the pick-and-roll, he turned around and ran into the inside line, caught Lillard's return pass at the free throw line, and was ready to make another dunk.

At this moment, Jordan Hill, who was in the low position on the left side of the basket, left Aldridge behind, stepped forward to block Wang Zelin, and Paul Gasol, who was approaching quickly behind him, instantly formed a pincer attack.

"Ooh!"

The rose garden suddenly exclaimed.

The Lakers' double-team was so decisive that they surprised them.

If it is an ordinary player, I am afraid that he has been frightened by the Lakers' formation. If he has a better mentality, he will inevitably panic.

But Wang Zelin is not an ordinary player after all. He pretended to break to the left, and after deceiving Jordan Hill, he actually pulled back to the right and passed the ball into the penalty area from the latter's waist.

Then...

"boom!"

A loud bang came from the restricted area.

Everyone saw that Aldridge was hanging on the basket.

In the midst of lightning and flint, Wang Zelin's response to handling the ball was beyond everyone's imagination. He was able to resolve the crisis in the blink of an eye, and sent a wonderful pass with ease.

"This guy... is really a seven-foot center?"

Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni couldn't help holding his forehead, unwilling to accept what he saw.

Such a sense of flexibility and agility, why does it appear on a center? It would be too contradictory.

The scene just now was also seen by Kobe, the difference was that his eyes were full of fire.

Such a big man, if he can join the Lakers in the future, will he be...

Immediately afterwards, he was immediately poured a pot of cold water, and his heart was sober: "Not to mention that the Lakers do not have the same bargaining chip with the Blazers, even if there is, the Blazers management is quite stupid, and it is worthwhile to trade a potential. Unlimited super rookie?"

Putting aside the complicated emotions in his heart, Kobe turned his attention back to the game. If he loses again tonight, the Lakers will lose 5 straight games!

Until then, stop thinking about making the playoffs and just dream.

In the next round, Kobe continued to hold the ball.

The defender was replaced by Batum.

Kobe is always getting old, but the pressure he has accumulated over the years in the NBA makes every defender feel depressed and depressed when he plays against him.

After a simple test in the first round, Matthews seemed to be really unable to guard against Kobe, so he chose to take the initiative to switch with Batum.

Facing the request of a good friend, Batum smiled on the surface, MMP in his heart!

Unfortunately, who made him more capable?

There is a saying: the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.

Batum finally took over the task of defending Kobe Bryant in tears.

Kobe glanced at Batum and sneered: "Yo, why did you change someone? No. 2 just now can't do it, do you think you can do it?"

In the face of the Black Mamba's provocation, Batum stared at Kobe and said, "Hey, old guy, can't you try it yourself?"

When Kobe heard the words, he secretly thought: There are still many interesting boys in the Blazers.

The words were still cold: "Okay, I'm going to pass you on the right side!"

After uttering a harsh sentence, Kobe leaned down and began to test the fake action.

With this try, Batum couldn't help but take a step to the left.

After Wang Zhelin saw that the center of Batum was swayed by Kobe under the basket, he knew that the ball could not be defended, and immediately accelerated to make up for the defense.

Of course, Kobe wasn't stupid enough to really break to the right to prove it to Batum. Since there is a great opportunity to make a shot, it is definitely impossible to let it go in vain.

At the moment when Batum misjudged, Kobe closed the ball with both hands, raised it, and looked at the direction of the basket...

"Fake!"

The next moment, a shadow appeared in front of Kobe, and the person who came was No. 36 of the Trail Blazers, causing him to inadvertently utter a foul language.

The arrow has been wound and has to be sent!

Seeing that Wang Zelin's shot-blocker was getting closer and closer to him, Kobe once again showed his peerless waist to hundreds of millions of basketball fans around the world. Successful shot.

"Fuck!"

This time, it was Wang Zelin's turn to swear.

It's not over yet.

At the moment when the ball was just shot, Kobe got the whistle in the process of making physical contact with Wang Zelin!

That is to say, regardless of whether the goal is scored or not, Kobe is considered a success in this offensive round.

Want 2+1?

At this moment, Zhang Lili looked expectantly at the basketball whirling in the air.

Duang～

Shoot the iron.

well!

Countless Mamba fans expressed their regrets at the same time.

"This……"

Kobe Bryant stared blankly at the direction of the basketball strike~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Obviously he has a sense of this hand, but why...

He suddenly saw the slightly trembling **** of Trail Blazers No. 36, as if he understood something.

"Hey!"

Kobe shouted suddenly, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Um?"

Wang Zelin looked over with a puzzled expression.

Coming to the free throw scene, Kobe looked at Wang Zelin provocatively: "I'll give you a piece of advice, the next time you choose to foul, you must strike hard, preferably the one that leaves no room for it, otherwise it's better not to commit!"

After speaking, he did not forget to lick his dry lips.

At this moment, Wang Zelin finally felt Mamba's bloodthirsty!

No room left?

I understand.