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Chapter 533 Black Mamba's Three Combos
Paul George is known as one of the top comets in the NBA, but I am afraid that only a few people know that this "post-90s" boy born in Palmdale, California, was once a diehard fan of the Los Angeles Clippers.But what is puzzling is that his number one idol is Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers.

After getting the first Kobe Bryant jersey at the age of 9, he wore it day and night, imitating Kobe's demeanor and movements, and he even gave this state an interesting name, "Kobe Face".

Why George loves Kobe so much? In fact, after carefully observing his growth process, he knew that although he loved basketball when he was young, he often practiced alone. Ravaged".No matter how much exaggeration there is in this sentence, one thing is certain, that is, Paul George was not selected for the school team in the first year of high school. He entered the school team in the second year of high school. become the core force.

Therefore, not to mention basketball talent, he must have worked harder than his own talent.

You said he has no talent to enter the NBA?No, you can't look at it this way. Compared with ordinary people, he is of course very talented. But which one of the players who can enter the NBA is not very talented?Which one wasn't a former high school star?Do you really think it's so easy to get into the NBA?Therefore, compared with the level of the NBA, Paul George's basketball talent may be a little ordinary.

As for George, who is "commonly talented", if he wants to grow rapidly, it is extremely important to identify a suitable idol to motivate himself.

Jordan is a bit far away from him, so another paranoid, Kobe Bryant, who is also "disabled and strong", is the best example to learn from.So under continuous self-sharpening, Paul George finally realized his ultimate dream, stepped into the NBA hall, and fought head-on with "idol" Kobe Bryant.

Kevin Ding, a reporter from "Bleacher Report", said in the column that Paul George was one of the few players he had ever seen who really regarded Kobe as an idol to motivate him. He is not like some people, just talking .There is a famous joke here. Kevin Ding once said that if Kobe called George late at night, George would be eager to let everyone in the league know the next day.

As a basketball teenager, it is absolutely correct to choose Kobe as an inspirational idol, because Kobe's training madness is enough to make ordinary people ashamed to like it.If you want to really get close to him, you have to practice hard.

That's why Paul George, now holding the ball, is standing directly opposite Kobe.

"Bryant, I really like you. You are my inspirational idol, but tonight...I want to beat you!" Paul George said while holding the ball and looking at Kobe who took the initiative to switch defenses.This is a very correct "idol spirit". At least in the sports world, idols are not just used for "like" and "worship".

Kobe is to Jordan, George is to Kobe.

It's true that you are my idol, but I'm sorry, as long as there is a chance, I will beat you, I will blow you up!
Pacers No. 24 VS Lakers No. 24.

Kobe didn't speak. He has entered the "Mamba state" now, and his blood has become pure and cold.

"George made a tentative step, then he cut to the left, Kobe blocked it with a sliding step, George changed to a right cut, Kobe was still clinging, it's hard to imagine that Kobe is almost 35 years old, this single defense footsteps and toughness, really amazing Oh~ no, George's change of direction was not for a breakthrough, but to stabilize his body and make an emergency stop!" The Pacers' on-site commentator shouted loudly: "This is a beautiful change of direction and an emergency stop! Kobe Take off immediately to block the block, but it's still too late!"

Paul George's ball was a bit explosive, and his movements were done in one go. He didn't mean to show timidity in front of the "idol" at all.He is 8cm taller than Kobe, and his athletic ability is also very good, so changing direction and making an emergency stop shot makes it difficult for the old Kobe to pose an immediate defensive threat.

Moreover, Kobe hadn't rested for a minute in this game, and his physical fitness was already on the verge of exhaustion, so when he took off, his leg strength was obviously not enough.

Paul George made a successful shot, a long-range 2-pointer.

But when the ball flew halfway, it was hindered.

Someone was behind Kobe, suddenly soaring into the air!

He is No. 29 of the Lakers, Tang Qian!

Him, how did he appear there?Why is he in the 18-foot zone?
This is the voice in Paul George's heart, and it is also the voice in Frank Vogel's heart.

Everyone knows that the outside of the restricted area is basically the place where 7-footers disappear, let alone the area 18 feet away from the basket?
Under normal circumstances, Tang Qian would not be able to do this. Even if he initially formed his defensive core ability, he would definitely not be able to radiate such a far range.But after adding the ability of the gold defensive card, it is very different. Tang Qian's defensive ability, including the defensive core ability, has been greatly improved, and this is the reason for the current scene.

"This... the Lakers blocked Paul's shot on the 29th! His defensive range has actually expanded to 18 feet?" Chris Denali, the Pacers' on-site commentator, said loudly, because this kind of ball is very impressive. It is rare, and requires the inside players to have a perfect combination of athletic ability, defensive awareness, and defensive ability, and... also requires a considerable amount of luck to make it happen.

"Defend! Return to defense immediately! Don't be dazed! We are still in the lead!" The head coach of the Pacers suddenly realized something and shouted loudly.This is a very correct sideline instruction, so that the Pacers did not get too caught up in the "unchangeable past".

Basketball was once again in Kobe's hands.

There are only 9 seconds left in the game.

The Lakers are also five points behind.

Mike D'Antoni's heart suddenly became tense. He wanted to call a timeout, but seeing Kobe's mental state on the field, he chose to let the game continue.Because sometimes a timeout will not only interrupt the opponent's state, but may also interrupt the state of one's own players.

The condition is good, let the game continue.

This has been very popular in the league since Phil Jackson, and it is completely different from the "almost rigid" before the 80s.

For the use, activation, and stimulation of players' mental states, "Zen Master" Jackson can be called the strongest in NBA history.

Especially for the use of the star's mental state, he has reached the extreme.

"Zen Master" has a very common saying, since the players are in good condition, why should they be interrupted?

That's exactly what D'Antoni thinks now.

Since No. 24 is in a good state of mind, why should I interrupt him for my opponent?
You need to know that something like "status" can be met but not sought after.

Throughout the Bankers Life Arena, people couldn't help but yell "defense" to help create a favorable atmosphere for the home team players.

Although the Lakers chose to pull away, the Pacers' attention was still focused on Zijin No. 24.

Always ready to supplement defense and help defense.

Time passed by every minute and every second, and Kobe's breathing began to be heavy, but his spirit and concentration were more concentrated than normal.This is what Jordan calls the "killer state" and "killer instinct". No matter how tired you are before, once you reach this special moment, your instinct will wake you up and focus you.

The Pacers replaced Paul George to man-mark Kobe, because it was only a one-round defense, and Paul George was obviously better than George Hill.This is the "special round" that is different from the "regular round".And sometimes it is these few "special rounds" that determine the outcome of the game.

It is especially applicable in a stalemate.

In 5 seconds, Kobe began to move, and Paul George followed him.

It is a great honor and a great challenge to mark the "idol" at the last moment. Paul George has put in 120% more effort than usual.

Kobe made several breakthrough moves, but they were all blocked by Paul George. Paul George's defense this season is no joke.Shortlisted in the top eight of DPOY this season, the best defensive team mock voting, and a proper second team.Next year, Zhan Huang will even be pulled down and squeezed into the first defense. His perimeter defensive strength is absolutely the best in the league.

And this season is not yet 23 years old, young body, enough to maintain good physical fitness at the last moment.

Kobe was caught in a difficult situation for a while, and at this moment, there were only less than 3 seconds left before the end of the game.

Just when Pacers head coach Frank Vogel was very satisfied with Paul George's single defense, Roy Hibbert's voice suddenly came from inside, "Be careful with the wall! Be careful with the wall! Paul be careful... ..." Before he could finish speaking, Paul George, who was moving, suddenly went dark, and was then nailed to the spot.

When he came back to his senses, Kobe in front of him had already broken through his defense line in a flash.

"Defend, defend! Go defend Kobe! Immediately go defend Kobe!!!" All of a sudden, Frank Vogel couldn't calm down anymore, because Kobe's reputation in the league and his performance in the first few shots were enough to make him worry. trembling.With the help of insider Tang Qian's pick-and-roll cover, Kobe got rid of Paul George's defense, and then took off at a 45-degree angle to the left.

"Kobe, don't think about shooting so easily!!!"

The Pacers' reputation as a strong defensive team this season is not in vain, so the defenders and supplementary defenders quickly rushed out from the flank area and went straight to Kobe's shooting direction.

It was Lance Stephenson and George Hill. Both of them abandoned their defenders, both attacked, and rushed towards No. 24 of the Lakers!
This is a very correct defensive choice.

Because of the limited time, Kobe's chances of passing the ball are not high; second, even if the pass reaches the three-point line, the shot is still a 2-pointer, and now the Pacers can lead the Lakers by 3 points; third...they Bet on Kobe's personality, he will never pass the ball!

If there were "Old Fish" Fisher, Steve Nash, Kobe might be able to pass the ball, but with the Lakers' outside lineup, he has no such plan at all.

All attention was focused on the Pacers' basket.

However, the Pacers' defensive speed is really fast and timely. In the blink of an eye, they have rushed to the effective defensive area and can form a strong defensive interference against No. 24.

"Bryant! You can't shoot! You're screwed!"

Lance Stephenson looked at Kobe, who was close at hand, and shouted, at this time, it is impossible for anyone to help No. 24, so he has confidence in his speed and jumping.

Kobe Bryant, you are an old guy from the "post-70s", and now we are the world of "post-90s", so obediently admit defeat!

The 96 golden generation is already a thing of the past! ! !
Kobe looked at the two Pacers players who were "flashing their teeth and claws" without any fluctuations on their faces. His movements and rhythm continued to stretch, and he lifted into the air according to the original trajectory.Then... a big backward shot!

Stopped suddenly, turned around and leaned back for a three-pointer!

The movements are still picturesque, but because of the leg strength and physical fitness, Kobe's take-off height of the ball is not high.

There is still a possibility of being blocked.

But in the eyes of Lance Stephenson and George Hill, No. 24 was gradually moving away from them, which gave both of them an illusion of "impossibility".

Kobe's jumping height was indeed not enough, but his backlash was so large that he lost his balance... and kept floating backwards.It can be predicted that after the shot, Kobe must have fallen outside the sideline, and fell heavily outside the sideline.

But none of these can stop his determination to shoot.

Suddenly, Tang Qian on the side remembered a Nike advertisement a few years ago:

The advert says this:

IF. YOU. REALLY. WANT. IT.

Translated into Chinese is:
As long as you are determined.

"Kobe Bryant made a wide-range three-pointer with a fadeaway. Neither Lance nor George blocked the shot, but the shot was too difficult. Even Kobe..." We were only halfway through the sentence. With a "swipe", it penetrated the Pacers' Nets and the Indiana's heart.

"Go in, go in, the ball goes in, Kobe Bryant hit a three-pointer, the Lakers tied the score..."

After the goal, only 0.8 seconds of attack time was left for the Pacers, and then No. 24 crashed directly into the seats on the sidelines.

Although this is not a game-winning shot, it is not a Buzzer.Beaters, but it landed in Tang Qian's head, and it was far more shocking than hitting an ordinary game-winning shot.

Suddenly, a picture of Kobe playing against the Raptors in the last 2012-2013 season appeared in his mind.

With his own strength, he forcibly kept the Lakers' hope of the game.

This is probably the epitome of the career of the so-called "second quintile in history".

beep~
After the timeout, the Pacers made a long-range shot and the game entered overtime 77-77.

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I hope that Xiao Zi's shallow writing skills can show a little bit the classic nature of that game~
(End of this chapter)