inspire-indiana Chapter 304 Targeted Arrangements
Chapter 304 Targeted Arrangements
Chapter 304 Targeted Arrangements
After arriving at the training ground, Wang Hao found today's newspaper, and he saw yesterday's interview about Iverson.
Sure enough, the reporter continued to stimulate Iverson first, and even made Iverson a little annoyed.
However, under the guidance of the reporter, Iverson said this.
"Although Wang is very good, but he can only shoot. This is simply the way of a softie."
As for the reason, it is natural that during the interview, the reporter brought up Iverson's playing attitude and single offensive method.
Perhaps, this is not Iverson's original words, and even the reporter's embellishment.
Not only that, even Wang Hao's answer today, he only said one sentence: At least I can win the game.
When tomorrow comes, the devil knows how the media will add fuel and vinegar.
However, this is also impossible.
It is impossible for Wang Hao not to respond, even if he knows that this is what the media reporter did on purpose.
Sure enough, the time came to January 1, the day of the game, and the media found Iverson again.
I don't know what the reporter said. It is said that Iverson was very angry and threatened to win the game.
Not just to win the game, but what he meant was to teach Wang Hao a lesson.
See, that's what American journalists and media do.
Why did the OK group fall apart?Why did Durant finally leave the Warriors?
The media reporters deserve the greatest credit!
Saying that Dreaming Green drove Durant away, to be honest, this is a bit too much.
Green is indeed a big mouth and speaks freely, but it is not the first day Durant knows about this.
It is really because of the media reports, all kinds of embellishments, which continue to fuel the flames.
Eventually Durant left.
Dream Chaser Green is just the fuse, and the media reporters are the amplifiers, turning a small firecracker into a bomb.
However, it doesn't matter.
Anyway, in this game, the Sonics don't intend to admit defeat. If the digital team wants to win, it depends on their ability.
On the day of the game, Wang Hao had just arrived at the key arena, and a group of people immediately surrounded him.
"Wang, Allen said that he will teach you a lesson in this game, and with the victory of this game, what do you want to respond to?"
"I have nothing to respond to. As for the result of the game, we will know it in two or three hours. Don't worry."
Without further delay, with the help of the security personnel, Wang Hao quickly got rid of the entanglement of the reporters.
It's just that, when he just arrived in the gymnasium, many teammates looked at him full of curiosity.
"Wang, I support you, that little dwarf is nothing special!"
Others would estimate Wang Hao's thoughts and dare not speak out. Gary Payton, as the big brother, didn't care so much.
"However, Wang, you have to be careful. Allen has a lot of fans. Next time you go to Philadelphia, they will greet you well."
This is not nonsense, don't look at Iverson's votes in the All-Stars are not as good as Carter and Kobe.
But Iverson's popularity is not bad at all, especially among the black community.
Wang Hao said helplessly, "Get rid of it, Gary, I didn't say anything."
Seeing Wang Hao's helpless expression, Gary Payton laughed and said.
"Brother, do you know how hard it is for the media now? These guys can do anything for the news.
I know, NBA players know it, but unfortunately, for the fans, they don't know it. "
Wang Hao spread his hands helplessly, this is really a disaster, only to hear Gary Payton continue to say.
"Don't worry about it too much, it's not a big deal, as I said just now, it's enough to teach that little dwarf a lesson."
There is naturally a reason for Gary Payton to be so active. There are actually some grievances between him and Iverson.
It is not difficult to imagine, after all, in the same position, one is the hardest shield and the other is the sharpest spear.
There is no shortage of comparisons between the two.
Not only that, but Gary Payton's big mouth and Iverson's rebelliousness have brewed some grievances.
"Aaron is not that easy to deal with."
Gary Payton pointed to the head coach and said, "It's okay, I think Paul has a solution."
Although the digital team's record this season is very poor, but, after all, they were the team in last year's finals.
The goal of the Supersonics is directly at the championship, so it is naturally impossible to turn a blind eye to the digital team.
For Iverson, Paul Westphal has naturally done research.
Paul Westphal smiled triumphantly and said, "It's not that easy for that unruly little guy to win."
One is his favorite disciple, and the other doesn't even know him. Paul Westphal naturally has a choice.
"TNT, this is TNT."
Since Barkley became the commentator of TNT and completely let himself go, the ratings are really not bad.
No, it was another crucial game, and TNT's commentary partners were still Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley.
"Charles, tell me, who do you like more today?"
"Wang, of course it's Wang, I'm already his fan."
Kenny Smith is a little speechless, no, you make it difficult for me to choose!
As far as the record of the digital team is concerned, to be honest, he is not optimistic that the digital team can take away the victory from Seattle.
"Charles, the digital team is your parent team, so why don't you support them?"
"Kenny, you know, I have an affection for the numbers team, that was the start of my career.
However, as a fair commentator, I must look at this issue from an objective and fair position.
The numbers are good, but they've had trouble this year, and the Sonics, they're in good shape. "
Hearing Barkley's words, Kenny Smith was very disdainful. As for you, you have the nerve to say that it is fair and just.
As for the relationship between Barkley and the Philadelphia Digital Team, it is definitely not as emotional as he said.
You know, when Barkley joined the Suns, he made a fuss about leaving the team.
He also made a few words to satirize the digital team.
It's just that the relationship between Barkley and the digital team has indeed eased a lot.
Naturally, this is not because of a smile, but because the digital team retired Barkley's jersey last year.
Yes, it is so realistic!
During the debate between the two, the game officially started, and both sides started as usual.
Needless to say for the Sonics, as for the digital team,
Iverson is naturally the absolute core, and the inside line is the offensive and defensive combination of Mutombo and Derek Coleman.
As for the front line, it is a combination of two defensive champions, Eric Snow and Matt Harprin.
To be honest, the lineup of the digital team is really not bad based on the individual strength of the players.
It's just that, after gathering these people together, it seems that they can't exert the expected effect.
Mutombo took the lead and grabbed the first chance for the digital team to attack.
"Oh, Wang didn't choose to defend the AI. It's a pity, maybe we can't see the conversation between the two."
The commentators of the major TV stations almost all said such words in disappointment.
In the spirit of watching the excitement and not taking it too seriously, they naturally hope to see the direct confrontation between Wang Hao and Iverson.
It's a pity that I can't see it!
Of course Wang Hao is not that stupid. There is no need for the so-called duel. Winning is the key.
Well, he actually has no information to guard Iverson.
In other words, in the entire NBA, no one can defend Iverson one-on-one.
It's just that just because you can't guard against one-on-one, doesn't mean you can't guard against a group of people.
Even if it is still unstoppable, at least Iverson's offensive efficiency can be reduced as much as possible.
Once Iverson's offensive efficiency drops, the entire digital team will be affected.
Standing in front of Iverson is naturally Gary Payton.
"Come on, man, let me see what you can do."
Gary Payton has a big mouth as always, and he wants to provoke Iverson's emotions as soon as he comes up.
Iverson's performance was very flat. After all, he has played in the league for 6 years, and he is no longer that rookie.
Don't look at the arrogance that Gary Payton said, but he didn't dare to be careless in the face of Iverson.
Just like everyone else, Gary gave Iverson a step.
This is already the practice of defending Iverson throughout the NBA, preferring to let him shoot the ball rather than make a breakthrough.
If Iverson's three-pointer explodes, there is no way to do it, and he should be allowed to win.
As for the high-post mid-range and long-range jumper, to be honest, Iverson's move can't kill his opponent.
Unless the hit rate exceeds 50%, or even 60%.
It's just that this is not easy. The entire NBA, and only Michael Jordan can do it.
It's just that, the entire NBA knows to defend Iverson in this way, but almost none can defend it.
The Supersonics will naturally be next year, so they don't want to prevent Iverson from killing him, they just want to reduce his shooting rate.
To this end, in addition to Gary Payton, Paul Westphal also made a series of arrangements.
In this game, Wang Hao was actually arranged to appear in the fourth position, right next to Coleman.
"No way, did I read it wrong? Wang is defending Coleman. Can he do it?"
Iverson also discovered this situation, but he didn't intend to pass the ball on it.
When Coleman saw this scene, his thoughts of asking for the ball were instantly extinguished.
Forget it, that's it!
The 34-year-old Coleman, who is still pursuing the championship, seems to be lying flat at this moment.
Iverson started dribbling constantly, but faster and faster, and then he moved immediately.
He suddenly broke through to the right, very fast, and Gary Payton, who had obviously taken a step, didn't even react.
However, it was because of this step that Gary Payton had enough time to react.
He hurriedly followed, but at this time, Iverson changed direction immediately, without any slowing down.
I have to say that this kind of action is what Iverson can do.
Gary Payton deserves to be the best defensive player ever. His experience told him that he made a prediction.
He abruptly reversed his center of gravity, not allowing Iverson to break through directly, but that's it.
When Iverson completed another change of direction in the crotch, Gary Payton was completely unable to keep up.
At this time, unless you stretch out your hand to pull someone and take the initiative to apply for a foul, there is no way to prevent it.
It's just that the Supersonics have already prepared for it. PJ Brown has returned to the three-second zone to guard the team's basket.
Facing the tall and burly PJ Brown, Iverson was fearless and directly chose to be stronger.
He has an absolute advantage in height and wingspan. After leaping high, Iverson has been completely covered.
After all, he is a member of the best defensive team, and PJ Brown's defense is still very good.
Unfortunately, he underestimated Iverson's bounce.
I saw that after Iverson jumped high, he immediately retracted the ball to his waist, and did not rush to make a shot.
Just as he was coming down from the top, he was already on the other side of the rim.
It was a pull that completely evaded a PJ Brown block.
For Iverson, many people know his speed, his breakthrough, and his change of direction.
In fact, his jumping is equally astonishing. He is less than 1.8 meters tall, but he can complete the alley-oop.
This kind of bounce is definitely the top in the NBA.
However, Iverson, with his back to the court, did not notice that at this time, a figure had already appeared behind him.
The moment he made a move, he realized something was wrong, but unfortunately, it was already too late.
"Snapped!"
With a hard slap, the basketball was slapped out of the baseline.
More than that, in order to complete this layup, Iverson has lost his center of gravity and fell out of the bottom line.
After landing, he turned his head quickly and saw Wang Hao.
"Oh my god, Wang blocked the AI."
The DJ at the scene cheered loudly, and by the way, the fans at the scene kept shouting Wang Hao's name.
This scene made Iverson a little unbelievable. When attacking, he actually observed his position.
He knows that he can break through Gary Payton, and after breaking through Gary Payton, all he needs to face is PJ Brown.
At that time, Wang Hao was clearly still outside the three-second zone on the other side, and he was taken out of the inside line by Derek Coleman.
Derek Coleman has a mid-range shot, and Wang Hao naturally dare not let it go, unless Iverson is going to attack the basket.
It's a pity that Iverson also ignored Wang Hao's speed, which was enough for him to appear in the paint immediately.
This is why Paul Westphal chose Wang Hao to appear in the fourth position and guard the inside.
This time, if it is replaced by Rashad Lewis, or any fourth position, it is impossible to rush back.
However, Wang Hao can do it.
In the fifth position, PJ Brown is already known for his movement and defensive assistance, but now adding Wang Hao will definitely make Iverson drink a pot.
This is the tactic Paul Westphal prepared specifically for Iverson.
Iverson's height disadvantage makes Wang Hao look like an insider who can guard the inside of the basket.
If it is replaced by other opponents, such as the Lakers, or the Magic, this effect will be greatly reduced.
Facing Kobe and McGrady, even if Wang Hao's defense is in place, the effect may not be so effective.
Because Kobe and McGrady's height bounce is enough to complete the shot in front of Wang Hao, so the effect of Wang Hao's guarding the basket is greatly reduced.
(End of this chapter)