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Chapter 510: One person’s dominance

This game fell into Danny Manning's control from the first second.

He is not the typical seven-foot-tall dominant big man in modern times.

In terms of stature, he is closer to Russell.

This is why Louis sees in him a feeling similar to that of modern players.

Louis saw in him something similar to the future Grizzlies player Jaren Jackson Jr., but Jackson was not as mature as Manning.

Compared with Manning, Jackson knows how to use the ultimate space to get open shots in the small ball era. He has long arms, is an average rebounder, and is faster than other players of the same size in the backcourt. If

His outside shot usually creates a one-on-one mismatch.

Manning's skills were more comprehensive. From the beginning, he scored with a big hook in the low post.

Then there’s the low-post turnaround jumper;

Ignoring the opponent's defense, he attacks with the ball and his layup feels as soft as a defender.

A one-stop team from the backcourt advances with the ball and passes from behind;

A long pass after grabbing a defensive rebound;

It was easy for him to dominate the game at this level. Louis saw in him the abilities that a talented senior player should have.

Larry Brown trained him well. Manning has no obvious technical shortcomings. This is the skill that a player who stays in college for four years should master.

For a man like this, Louis would not say that staying in college was a waste of time.

"Too strong, this guy!"

After seeing half of it, Miller praised it.

Facing Ohio State, whose lineup was obviously better than his own, Manning dominated the game and tied the game 50-50 at halftime.

Ohio State should be nervous, because they may have a critical moment with Kansas, which has the best player in the league.

Louis likes Manning's game, but to be honest, he is not optimistic that Manning can play at the same level in the NBA.

In college, he could play any position, but in the NBA, he can only be assigned to the fourth or fifth position.

This is not wrong. What is a player like him if not an insider?

If he plays under Louis, he will try to have Manning play the three position in the first few years. This is not to make him transform, but to make him adapt to the confrontation of the NBA.

Just like Kevin Garnett started at the three position when he first entered the league.

Manning is agile enough to play the third position, and he will also have a strong dislocation ability. After a few years, he will increase his body muscles and then gradually shift to the fourth position. This is the best career plan for him.

However, no one except Louis would make such an arrangement.

"Rudy, why do you think this game ended like this?" Louis specifically asked Tomjanovich.

Tomjanovich said decisively: "Danny Manning."

"This is the simplest answer. If you are an ordinary fan, you can answer this. But as a professional basketball assistant coach, you should have a more profound answer." Louis laughed.

But Tomjanovich couldn't explain it.

Zhao Yuanzheng came to his rescue: "The Cowboys (Ohio State) averaged 102 points per game before the national finals. They were the first team to adapt to the timer and embrace it. Before the start, the reason why public opinion was overwhelmingly positive

They, precisely because the pace of their game is so fast, and Kansas’ core player Danny Manning, as an interior lineman, is bound to be unable to play calmly at such a pace.”

"As a result, geniuses are geniuses, and they can find their own foothold in any type of game." Zhao Yuanzheng marveled, "Manning completely dominated this fast-paced game."

Tomjanovich fully carried forward the directive spirit of "Me too": "Yes, my views are consistent with Zhao's."

No one had more fun than Larry Brown, with his diabolical rants, elegant clothes and constant, annoying Jerry Lewis-like references to his "kids."

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After Kansas lost their star forward Archie Marshall during the season, they didn't let the frustration get the better of them.

With the Jayhawks resurrected, Brown has completed a work of art. And he knows it. While strolling through Kansas City's Country Club Plaza on Monday afternoon, restaurants, shops and traffic fell into a state of adoration as he passed.

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If fans are ready for some Brown deification, expect it to come in the form of a slower-paced game.

But Brown didn't have his usual control over his team in the championship game, and it wasn't until midway through the second half that Kansas spread out, stalling the clock and cutting off Oklahoma's speed game.

Brown ordered the big man on the team, Manning, to handle the ball, so that the Cowboys players did not dare to step forward and press him aggressively.

Because Manning is an inside man with superb ball-handling skills, once a defender tries to steal the ball from him, he will choose to attack in a misplaced position and use his size to devour you.

Oklahoma coach Billy Tubbs also felt the team's fatigue. Although the team's physical strength declined quickly, they did turn the half-court offense into purgatory.

Despite this, Manning still dominated. King and Grant, who combined for 29 points in the first 28 minutes and 2 points in the final 12 minutes, were unable to shoot from the outside, let alone score in front of Manning, and their

All the passes given to them by their teammates in the final stage, none of them could be converted into points.

At the same time, Manning faced Oklahoma State's lottery-level interior lineup and completed several thrilling scores.

He first dunked with his left hand when double-teamed by two people, and then threw an incredibly high hook while playing behind the back. In addition, he also dribbled the ball behind the opponent's defender during the fast break, making a move that made everyone

The field was buzzing with a pull-up layup.

Ohio State was unwilling to surrender, and Blaylock, who was suspected of being Jordan's cousin, turned around and shot to make the score 78-77 with 41 seconds left. Scooter Barry of the Jayhawks made his first free throw of the night in a single.

When he missed his second free throw, Manning grabbed the offensive rebound, was fouled, and made both free throws. 81 to 77, with 14 seconds left.

The Ohio State rush got Manning's sixth big snap of the night.

Manning got the rebound, was fouled, and made two more free throws.

Manning scored 31 points, 18 rebounds, 4 steals and 6 blocks. On the NCAA tournament career scoring list, he only surpassed Bill Bradley, Lou Alcindor and Oscar Robertson; his 328 points were second only.

To Elvin Hayes' 358 points.

"it's over."

This is not the most beautiful NCAA final that Louis has ever seen, but it is certainly the best display of personal heroism in recent years.

Without Manning, Kansas couldn't beat Ohio State, and there might be a 20-point gap between the two teams in the end.

However, this assumption makes no sense. Because without Manning, Kansas would never be here.

Louis has his sights on two players in this game.

Dominant Manning is not among them, as he was essentially the No. 1 pick in the 1988 draft.

Even if the Knicks have the No. 1 pick, Louis may not choose him.

Because the Knicks' No. 4 position is luxurious enough.

McHale, substitute for Oakley.

No other team in the league can match this configuration.

He is interested in center Stacey King and "thief guard" Mookie Blaylock of the runner-up team.

He is very much looking forward to what happens when Blaylock puts on a Knicks jersey, especially when they play against the Trail Blazers. He will definitely let Blaylock mark Jordan.

Even if you get beaten up, you can still satisfy your own evil taste, wouldn't it be nice?

Another person he values ​​​​is Stacey King. His predicted pick is not low, but the Knicks have a chance to get it.

After watching the game, the guests gradually left.

Miller and Wilson didn't say much. They were not members of the coaching staff and didn't comment much on what happened during the game.

But they can offer some personal opinions, such as on Manning and King.

Louis will serve as a reference.

The NCAA Men's Basketball National Finals is an annual event. For a professional coach like Louis, it is normal to pay attention to the game.

As soon as the NCAA season ends, the NBA regular season is coming to an end.

With ten games left, the Knicks are in the same position.

Unless something goes wrong for the Celtics themselves, they can already declare themselves number one in the league this season.

If they work hard, the Knicks may be able to compete with the Trail Blazers for second place in the league, but if they want to beat the Trail Blazers, they must first defeat the Celtics, who have home court advantage in the East.

The question is, if you can defeat the Celtics, who have home-court advantage in the East, why are you afraid of the Trail Blazers? Do you still need home-court advantage to beat the Trail Blazers?

This is embarrassing.

Of course, that being said, the principle of striving for victory with all your strength cannot be lost.

The Knicks went on a killing spree in the first game after that.

The opponent, the Philadelphia 76ers, was led by former Knicks players and achieved sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

But even sixth place is still considered the third group in the Eastern Conference.

But it is still far from the first group like the Knicks, and they were shattered as soon as they met.

The Knicks, who started the playoff mode, brutally defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a 32-point advantage.