I'm good at basketball too

Chapter 114 Li Ran, do you have a good candidate?

Three minutes before the end of the first half, Iverson broke out without warning after being suppressed for most of the time.

Although the answer is 33 years old, the super explosive power he is proud of has begun to decline irreversibly, which makes the number 3 of that year no longer appear in front of the fans, just as the sentence says——

Since ancient times, famous generals are like beauties, and the world is not allowed to see gray hair.

But, at one point, he was still the little guy who could score 48 points on top of OK.

like now.

In 3 minutes, he alone buried most of the lead the Nuggets had built up in the first half.

In 3 minutes, 8 points, 2 assists and 2 steals, and also caused three fouls.

This is Iverson handing over the data.

JR received his third foul and had to leave the field. Li Ran was also fouled twice by Iverson.

The ten-point lead was wiped out in an instant, and it was unacceptable to anyone.

So during the halftime break, the atmosphere of the Nuggets, which still held the lead, was slightly dull, which is understandable.

Everyone believes that if Iverson is given another 3 minutes, the Nuggets may not be leading now.

This also sounded a wake-up call to Li Ran and the entire Nuggets team, who had been going smoothly recently.

There is no weak person who can play in the NBA, let alone a superstar like Iverson who is well-known throughout the league.

If you underestimate him, you will pay the price!

George Karl explained the players in a timely manner, and then began to consider the personnel arrangements for the second half.

He glanced at O'Neill first.

Before he came here, he never imagined that even O'Neill, who was at the end of his career, would be so fragrant.

The only difference between him and the Sharks of the previous Magic and Lakers period is that you can trust him in the previous Sharks.

But now, you can only send him on the field at a certain time, as a Dinghaishenzhen.

Although Li Ran and Anthony are the team's first and second scoring points, George Karl now feels that he is about to suffer from "O'Neal dependence".

Yes, it's not Anthony's dependence, nor Li Ran's dependence.

He finally understands why the Sharks, who have a bad training attitude, are lazy and slippery, and are used to not working hard in the regular season, will be chased by the entire league like a sweet potato.

That's because he didn't match the Sunball style, so the Nuggets took advantage of it.

After thinking about it, George Karl still didn't let O'Neal play in the third quarter.

In the first quarter, O'Neal played completely according to the way he played in the Magic and Lakers, which was a great burden on his physical strength.

You know, the current O'Neal is heavier than the Lakers.

The playoffs are the real stage for O'Neal.

So what's the deal with the third quarter?

Billups has also played two consecutive quarters. After Anthony was injured, Billups played more and more playing time. In the irrelevant regular season, this is a hidden danger.

He is also 32 years old, and his physical strength is incomparable with Li Ran, who is less than 20 years old, and Anthony, who is at his peak.

As for the point guard, there are two substitutes, White Chocolate and Atkins.

But the two of them together only played more than ten minutes in a game.

Thinking of this, George Karl suddenly looked at White Chocolate who was sitting quietly in the corner.

Atkins is purely a junk-time playmaker, let's say White Chocolate Jason Williams.

Although he already has the idea of ​​retiring, White Chocolate is only 33 years old this year, not yet 34 years old.

At his peak, he was also a top guard who averaged 15+8 per game during the Grizzlies period.

Michael Conley, who was also in the Grizzlies in later generations, had similar statistics and had already received the league's maximum salary at the time.

So, why not let him use his spare heat?

This season, because of Billups' stable performance, White Chocolate averaged only a little more than 8 minutes per game, contributing 5 points and 3 assists per game.

After thinking of this crop, George Karl's brain hole was suddenly opened.

The veterans who were traded during the offseason of this season did not come for white-collar wages.

Szczerbiak is a very consistent scoring point off the Nuggets' bench, even more than the first backup small forward, Desmond Mason.

Not to mention O'Neal.

After figuring it out, George Karl simply replaced the main force and let them rest for a while, so that they can exert their strength in the decisive battle in the fourth quarter.

Jason Williams, Szczerbiak, Desmond Mason, Chris Anderson, Cheek Saab.

For the first time, the Nuggets did not send any main players, which is not at all the same as George Karl's previous style.

"Hold on for 5 minutes, Li and the others need to rest."

George Karl looked at the white chocolate and Szczerbiak, and carefully instructed them.

The old guys obviously knew what their responsibilities were, and they all nodded seriously.

In the third quarter, Li Ran rarely sat on the bench with Billups, with George Karl beside him.

George Karl didn't pay much attention to the situation on the field, and now he has a new problem.

The inside line of the Nuggets. . .

In order to trade O'Neal, the Nuggets not only sent Kenyon Martin, but also took a backup center. They also missed the Pistons' center Antonio McDyess during the transaction.

Although there is still Cheek Saab who is better than nothing, but now the Nuggets can actually use three insiders.

Hilario, O'Neal, Chris Anderson.

Uncle Huo, who was given a ten-day short contract during the offseason, only had that short contract, and there was no follow-up.

Although Li Ran and Anthony can temporarily mention the fourth position, it is not a long-term solution after all.

Looking at Li Ran beside him, George Karl suddenly spoke out of nowhere.

"Li, the team is going to strengthen the inside line. Do you have any good suggestions?"

After finishing speaking, George Karl regretted it.

What can Li Ran understand.

But what he didn't expect was that when Li Ran heard what he said, he actually thought about it seriously.

At this moment, Li Ran's heart was ecstatic.

As a time traveler, it's really a pity that I can't open my eyes.

He has already made a decision. If he goes to another team in the future, he must go to a team that talks and manages like Mr. Mu.

Simply put, find a team that takes him as a father.

To be honest, there have always been a lot of leftovers in the NBA, but it's a bit embarrassing to put them in the time period of 08-09.

Either those leftovers have already been played, or they have not yet entered the league, or they are not suitable for the current Nuggets.

Not to mention anything else, the Jazz's Paul Millsap and the Grizzlies' Gasol Jr. are both very good immediate combat power.

But both of them played out this year.

Do you expect the Grizzlies to give up a Great Pyrenees who averaged 12+8 per game, or do you expect the Jazz to give up Mishen who averaged 14+9 per game?
After thinking about it carefully, just when George Karl had given up hope, Li Ran's eyes lit up.

He really remembered a few people.

(End of this chapter)