The Rest, Only Noise

Latest URL: October 1, 2000

Sydney Super Arena

What Louis didn't expect was that the old coach Del Harris had arrived at the scene early.

"Lu, look at you, you must have not slept well last night?" Harris asked with a smile.

Louis looked at Harris, and it didn't look like he slept well last night.

"Hey, there's no way, the military order has already been signed."

"A military order?"

"Well, I told the media that if you don't win the championship, you won't shave your beard."

Harris said with a smile: "Then you are really playing big!"

To say which American coach Louie respects the most, it must be Del Harris. He had heard all kinds of rumors about this old coach in his previous life, and after working with him in the national team in this life, he knew that the rumors were true.

When Louis formed the coaching staff of the national team, the Basketball Association was hesitant to choose Harris.

Because although Harris is not the top coach, he is a very experienced coach. He has coached for more than 50 years, and his coaching experience has covered all levels of basketball leagues such as American high schools, nba, and nbdl. Therefore, in terms of the length of his coaching years alone, Harris is already worthy of entering the Basketball Hall of Fame.

To hire such an old coach, according to the market, the annual salary will not be less than 1.5 million US dollars.

As a result, Harris, who had never coached under the FIBA ​​stage, signed a free coaching agreement with the Basketball Association with curiosity and selfless noble sentiments. The Basketball Association only needs to pay for Harris' air tickets to and from China and the United States. In addition, Harris was only given a total of 20,000 U.S. dollars as a bonus and allowance. equipment.

Louis said that he would recommend Harris for inclusion in the Chinese Basketball Hall of Fame is not a joke, he deserves it.

The men's basketball players also arrived at the scene early to warm up.

Twenty minutes before the game, the audience gradually entered the field. When the players of the US team arrived, the Australians on the scene screamed.

Rudy Tomjanovich came over to say hello to Louie.

Then there was Garnett, who also came to say hello, and said to Liu Yuqing: "Jiang Duo, have you seen the coach with a beard? Tonight, we will make our dreams come true!"

Liu Yuqing asked calmly, "Have you never thought that you might lose?"

Garnett joked: "I only have nightmares when this happens."

"very good."

Kevin Garnett saw a scene that made his hair stand on end—Liu Yuqing smiled.

With a slight sneer on Liu Yuqing's face, she said word by word: "Tonight, your nightmare will come into reality."

This was the first time Garnett realized that Liu Yuqing really regarded the final as a suspenseful matchup.

Garnett no longer had a smile on his face: "My buddy won't let you get what you want!"

Before the start, Louie received the report from the players that he had asked them to do yesterday.

Louis put away the report, and according to the game plan set yesterday, he called out the five starters for tonight.

At this time, the commentators from various countries who broadcast the game were puzzled after seeing the starting list of the Chinese team.

The FIBA ​​commentary even asked directly: "Could it be that the Chinese have given up on the championship before the start?"

China Central Television was also struck by lightning, but they believed that this was Louis' strategy.

In the men's basketball final of the Sydney Olympic Games, the five starters of the Chinese team were: Guo Shiqiang, Wang Mukong, Kang Chengbiao, Li Ran, and Yu Tiancan.

Apart from Yu Tiancan, there is no established starter.

Three of the other four have seen little previous playing time.

In terms of personnel quality, this is not even the second team.

Because the general second team will match 2-3 starters.

And this lineup has only one starter.

Tomjanovich was also stunned when he saw this battle, what was Louis playing?

He didn't believe that Louis would choose to give up strategically.

Moreover, to say a thousand words and ten thousand, no team will choose to play a strategic give-up in the finals a hundred years ago and a hundred years in the future.

This is the final, the time has come to fight to the death, how can I give up?

"Jiang Duo is really talking nonsense. They clearly want to give up and want the nightmare to come true?" Garnett laughed.

No matter what Louis was planning, Rudy didn't want to give the opponent any chance, so he sent five regular starters step by step: Gary Payton, Alan Houston, Vince Carter, Kevin Garnett, Ronzo Mourning.

There is no suspense, the offensive and defensive quality of the two sides is not at the same level.

What makes Tomjanovich strange is that the Chinese team's lineup is full of rules on the defensive end. Almost everyone is well aware of their opponent's offensive cold zone and game tendency.

They lack talent, but on the defensive end, their specific and individual pertinence enabled them to successfully limit the outbreak of the US team.

In the Olympics, the US team often used a single quarter to hit 40+ waves and did not appear in the finals.

Facing the men's basketball team's bench lineup, the US team started 26-16.

During this period, Louis made no other adjustments except replacing Guo Shiqiang with Liu Wei.

When Team USA replaced Kevin Garnett and Alan Houston in the second quarter and replaced them with Vin Baker and Ray Allen, Louie would play Cheng Yan, Liu Yuqing, Hu Weidong, Kang Chengbiao, and Wang Zhizhi. A real starting lineup was put on the field.

Moreover, the counterpoint arrangement is also very particular.

Make a speech against Vince Carter, Liu Yuqing against Ray Allen, and Hu Weidong against Gary Payton.

Then, in the first round, the Americans were surprised to find that the Chinese team suddenly put up a zone defense.

This is different from the pocket formations prevailing in the nba.

Because the NBA's zone defense is illegal, the pocket formation Louis designed in the 1980s was just a castrated version of the orthodox zone defense, with poor rotation and had to guard against referees, but the genuine zone defense on the international stage was completely different.

Those American players who are used to dribbling breakthroughs and have no confidence in shooting can easily lose confidence in front of such an iron barrel defense.

Payton wanted to find Ray Allen, hoping to use his three-pointer to punish the Chinese team, but he couldn't find it.

His long arms spread out on the perimeter. As a secondary defense player in the NBA, he is too big and dares to fight. Ray Allen, who has not yet fully transformed into a shooter, is extremely dissatisfied with this level of entanglement. adapt.

The US team's offense was forced to the left, and Carter made an emergency stop with the ball and missed a jumper.

Then Louie's slow-paced offense, which he had carefully prepared for years, suddenly appeared in front of the Americans.

Top of the arc pass, weak side cross, inside line up and down.

When Wang Zhizhi got the ball inside, the US team's defense immediately shrank.

But Wang Zhizhi lightly flicked the ball outside.

The ball landed precisely in Liu Yuqing's hands, and he made a three-pointer from the corner and made it.

The Chinese team's slow game made the American team anxious. They were like beasts trapped in a cage, howling fiercely but unable to find their way out.

The two-and-a-half-minute scoring shortage of the US team made the men's basketball team tie the score, and Tomjanovich immediately called the first forced timeout of the night.

From then on, Tomjanovich knew how much preparation Louis had made.

Whether it's starting with a substitute in the opening game, or defending against the players individually, or suddenly switching to the main force in the second quarter, putting up a zone defense, and slowing down to grind the position, every arrangement has accurately hit the uncomfortable point of the Americans. .

Tomjanovich can't make players suddenly adapt to the zone defense, make them suddenly change the direction of the game or let them ignite their own cold zone.

Like many coaches of the US team, Tomjanovich has an unsolvable tactic that other countries do not have: When there is nothing to do, you can give the ball to the ace and let them do it alone.

This is why Louie is thankful that this year's US team does not have a super giant.

The player taking on this responsibility is Vince Carter.

He's good, one-point explosive, but by no means dominant.

In order to help Carter, Tomjanovich also exchanged for Garnett.

These are the two most reliable points on the inside and outside of the US team.

The US team's single-line blasting was indeed effective, and the Chinese team's slow attack also achieved results.

The situation of equal division has always been maintained, the Americans cannot take a step forward, and the Chinese team will never take a step back.

After halftime, the score was 45 to 45, and the two sides tied.

Louis calmly dealt with the sideline interview and quickly returned to the locker room.

"Good rhythm! That's it!" Van Gundy was clapping his hands encouraging the players. "This is what we want!"

Louis walked in and said: "In the first half, we were on par with the US team, but in the second half after that, we will do better than them!"

"In the second half, we must maintain this sense of oppression. It is said that from now on, you will defend the opponent's second position, Lao Hu, and Vince Carter will leave it to you!" Louie said loudly, "As long as we can limit With Alan Houston and Ray Allen playing, the U.S. team will mess up. Their interior is too short, and their point guards can't shoot. This is our advantage! Xiao Yao, get ready, I need it in the third quarter You put out 100% focus and energy!"

Louis finished the general arrangement for the start of the second half, and took out the personal report "Why do we have to beat the US team?" given to him by the players.

"Everyone, I have read your report." Louis said seriously, "The old nonsense, he just won the first men's three-ball championship in our country. I believe he is serious! Da Biao said that he can't understand the Americans Domineering, I believe he is serious! Lao Yu said that he hopes his family can see him win glory for the country, I absolutely believe he is serious!"

"I like the sincerity in your report, that's why we are here! Does China lack champions? It stands to reason that there is no shortage. We have won more than 30 gold medals in Sydney, and we will win more in the future! In my opinion, what China lacks is not a gold medal, what we lack is an opportunity for Europeans and Americans to face up to us. Only when their superiority projects beat them to the ground, will they face up to us and realize deeply. China is already a big country that can win dozens of gold medals in the Olympics!"

"We believe that you often hear this sentence, we are not fighting for ourselves. This sentence sounds simple, but it is not so easy to understand. However, there is no game more suitable than tonight's final That's it!"

"Since the Westerners opened the door of China with cannons 160 years ago, we have never gained real respect internationally! In the past 160 years, China has experienced countless hardships and humiliation, but we have never given up on ourselves. We have experienced War and famine have built a new China and created a new era in decades! Today, we stand on the highest stage of the Olympic Games, and this is our chance to prove ourselves!"

"At this critical moment, what we need is not only a champion, but also to show the world our strength and self-confidence! We must use our sweat and strength to prove to the world that China is already a powerful country, and we have infinite potential. Potential and strength, can play the best level on the world stage!"

"I believe that each of you is ready to go all out in the second half, and I also believe that you will be able to win the game! Let us march forward bravely towards the goal of the championship with high fighting spirit and firm belief! Let us fight for the glory of the motherland and the people towards a more brilliant tomorrow!"

Del Harris didn't know what Louis said, but it was obvious that these players had been fanned by Louis.

This is Louis' magic power, and he spread his magic power to those around him with the power of his tongue. In this case, the player becomes a paranoid man who will do anything to win, they are stuck in such a single mind, it is not healthy, but from another point of view, if the individual is confined by fanatical desire, Then, in a certain sense, he is also close to infinity.

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The Chinese team changed in the second half.

They are more aggressive, starting with Kang Chengbiao attacking the penalty area with the ball and driving Garnett to hit 2+1.

Kang Chengbiao was roaring.

The Americans responded with their personal ability, and then, the Chinese team's offensive tactics were limited to the last few seconds. Hu Weidong held the ball from the outside, and then turned his crotch to the back and rushed forward.

Since sweeping the world in 1992, Americans have forgotten how difficult it is to win the final victory on the basketball court.

They always win everything easily.

But tonight is different.

Especially the start of the second half.

The US team still has the competitiveness in the second quarter, but the Chinese team is different.

First Kang Chengbiao, then Hu Weidong, and then Liu Yuqing hit a three-pointer over Garnett's head at the buzzer.

When everyone came to their senses, the Chinese team had already led the US team by 6 points.

Tomjanovich called for a timeout and replaced Garnett with Antonio McDyess, a bigger blue-collar and more functional player.

Louis replaced Wang Zhizhi with Yao Yueban who had been on standby for a long time.

The moment Yao Yueban appeared on the stage, Louis turned around and spread his hands, which meant that he had already rolled out all his chips.

At this moment, Garnett has three fouls, McDyess is not capable enough, and the US team's perception of Yao Yueban is abysmal.

Most of the Americans who know Yao Yueban are behind the scenes, but these players don't know what kind of opponent Yao Yueban is.

Even if Yao Yueban's scouting report is obtained through ncaa games, he can only recognize Yao Yueban in a university field, and Yao Yueban in the national team is a completely different existence, because FIBA ​​and American basketball have similarities and minor differences.

Therefore, when Yao Yueban opened the pick-and-roll to shoot a three-pointer, Garnett couldn't make up the defense in time;

When Yao Yue went down the pick-and-roll and dunked the ball on McDyess's head, no one could help defend;

When Garnett volunteered to fight against Yao Yueban in the low post, he was not yet ready for the transition to a center, and naturally he did not need to exercise his lower limbs. He was pushed away by Yao Yueban with ease, and then watched the opponent Dunk on his head like a shark;

When the Americans finally realized that this kid was not alone, Yao Yueban passed the pick-and-roll and went down to eat cakes and scored another goal;

The all-powerful Eastern Tower landed in the penalty area like a magic soldier, and the Americans were defeated. At the end of three quarters, 66 to 54, the lead of the men's basketball team expanded to 12 points.

Carter scored 5 points in a row at the end of the third quarter to save the US team.

The two sides entered the final quarter with a score of 68 to 59.

"Don't look at the score, we're not leading!" Louie yelled, "The score doesn't matter until the timer runs out, the Americans won't sit still, we have to keep the intensity of the third quarter to the end!"

Louis foresaw the American counterattack.

The counterattack was led by Garnett.

It is Ray Allen and Alan Houston who regenerate the suspense.

The two finally understood that the kingly way in the FIBA ​​game is not the mode of dominating everything with the ball they are used to, but the height and shooting.

Coincidentally, the two of them are the best shooting players on the US team.

Garnett made a sudden outside shot, like a beast, Houston and Allen felt even hotter, leading the score within a few minutes.

Louis directly called a timeout to interrupt the opponent's rhythm.

Then, he turned his gaze to Chengyan: "I need you to guard against one of Houston and Ray Allen!"

Qi Chengyan responded loudly: "I'll fix Ray Allen!"

There is no sign that Qi Chengyan can defend against Ray Allen, but the Chinese team can only trust him.

As soon as Qi Chengyan finished speaking, Liu Yuqing continued, "I'll deal with Alan Houston."

The timeout ended, and the first round of the Chinese team's return was completed by Liu Yuqing.

He is the deadliest shooter of the Chinese team and the outside sharp knife that Americans fear most.

When he got the ball, Alan Houston, who was facing him, was terrified.

Liu Yuqing in the NBA is just an off-ball shooter, but in the national team, he can do more. For example, dribbling in front of Houston, looking for rhythm, and suddenly taking a benj-style step back with a few seconds left on the shot clock to make a pull-up three-pointer.

Liu Yuqing's posture in the air even leaned back a little!

"Shua!"

Qi Chengyan tightly blocked Ray Allen's running route.

It was difficult for the US team to pass the ball to Ray Allen, and even if it did, it was not a threatening pass.

Alan Houston is also tightly entangled by Liu Yuqing, and the Americans need to trust their other star.

Garnett launched an offense with the ball at the top of the arc and faced Yao Yue with a mid-range jumper and scored.

That's what happens against the US team.

Louie and his players are used to it!

They persevere and continue to fight!

The defensive defense made it impossible for Ray Allen to win for several minutes. The US team replaced Carter, while the Chinese team launched an attack around Liu Yuqing's shooting and Yao Yueban's inside threats.

Three minutes before the end of the game, Qi Chengyan intercepted the opponent's pass and hit Garnett's fifth foul in the frontcourt.

Garnett retired, which means that the most reliable, comprehensive, and most balanced inside line of the US team can no longer affect the game.

Rudy Tomjanovich used a combination of Mourning and McDyess to replace, but there is one thing about Garnett that the two of them can never replace, that is, Garnett's advanced nature as an insider, and as a seven-footer The comprehensiveness of unicorns.

As insiders, Mourning and McDyess are no more practical than Yao Yueban under the rules of Fiba.

At that time, the US team trailed by 4 points, and it seemed that the general trend was turning towards the Chinese team.

Finally, Carter stood up.

His super long three-pointer ignored Chengyan's defense, broke through the position, and completed a dunk on Yao Yueban's head that shocked the world.

At that moment, he seemed to kill the game.

The Chinese team did not fall, they fought harder and harder, as if they were fighting a battle that would never see tomorrow.

Yao Yueban can fall to the ground and fight for the floor ball, Qi Chengyan swallowed the foam in his mouth after being hit by Mourning's elbow in order to defend, and Kang Chengbiao's help defense is everywhere.

Americans' belief in victory was shaken here.

During the eight-year rule, how did they know what a real competition is? The event of representing the national team has become a glorious mission tinged with romanticism under the sung by sports journalists. The ultimate glory of dream one, dream two The continued rule of Meng San, and Meng San's inheritance of the past and the future, all indicate that they will embark on the same path as their predecessors. They think this is a zero-risk expedition that will bring them and their families unparalleled glory, so when they meet a group of desperate competitors in the Olympic finals, they panic and become... timid.

If it weren't for Carter's bravery, perhaps the balance of victory and defeat had already tilted towards the Chinese, but it was also Carter's great performance that made the suspense of the game last until the last round.

90 to 90, the two sides tied, the Chinese team has the ball.

At a moment when the audience couldn't breathe, Louis said excitedly: "I like the feeling of killing opponents. Only a few people can remain calm in this situation, but I know that some of us are for this wonderful feeling." Live for the moment!"

Louis' eyes fell on Liu Yuqing, "Send the Americans home."

Louie drew up a simple play, and the players returned to the field.

Liu Yuqing was in position, but the receiver was unstoppable.

Because there were still five seconds left, Louis did not draw the tactic of catching and shooting, but played steadily, first ensuring that the ball was delivered, and then, Yao Yueban and Kang Chengbiao rushed to the top of the arc and set up a double screen.

Liu Yuqing ran towards the tactical point under cover.

In certain cases, fate and temperament are two names for the same concept.

When Louis first saw Liu Yuqing play in the Lakers, he felt that this young man would achieve a great career in the future.

Maybe he will never be able to shine the most dazzling light in the NBA, but today, the world will remember this No. 8 from the Chinese team. The times are calling, and the hope of 1.3 billion people has fallen on his shoulders. He holds the ball, Bypassing the cover of his teammates, he threw an incredible arc 0.8 seconds before the end of the game. It was so beautiful that Louis opened his hands in advance and watched it penetrate the net at the moment the red light was on!

"Jiang Duo extinguished the US team's fifty stars with a priceless three-pointer! Unbelievable goal! Incredible game! The Chinese won!

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The filial piety of the fiba commentator spread all over the world at that moment~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and every Chinese player on and off the field rushed towards Liu Yuqing one after another. It erupted like a torrent.

Louie found it difficult to even breathe.

The shuddering excitement made him sit down, the noise of the arena not disturbing his inner world.

Louis found peace.

He has achieved what he longs for and strives tirelessly for. A deep sense of contentment wells up like a warm and gentle wave,

When he came to his senses, Song Tao opened a bottle of Coke for him.

"Director Lu, you may need this."