God of NBA point guards

Chapter 121

The 4th is the day when the league announces the MVP of the regular season.

Many media have predicted that Jordan has a high chance of winning, and in the official MVP rankings, he has always been the number one.

As a result, as the media expected, Jordan won the highest honor of the regular season MVP for the third time and the second consecutive year.

Zhou Quan only paid attention to Jordan's shooting percentage in the regular season, which was as high as 51.9%, which was much higher than him. The distance between him and Jordan, even after one season, was still quite far away.

This shooting rate is even higher than that of super center Olajuwon this season. Dameng is only 50.8%, Ewing is 52.2%, and David Robinson is 55.1%. As a shooting guard, it can be seen that Jordan's possibility .

But what is even more frightening is that in the first round of the series just past, Jordan shot 60.9% from the field, averaged 40.5 points, 9.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 3.7 turnovers and 3.3 fouls, and averaged 10.7 free throws per game. The true shooting percentage is 66.8%, which is really disappointing.

Even if his mental willpower is at the full level of 99, he still feels dumbfounded when faced with this data. He can't believe that this is a data that can be played by a human being. Even the super center Patrick Ewing is far behind Jordan. , This is the data that God can type out.

In the first round of the series, Jordan didn't shoot a single three-pointer. All of them were breakthroughs and mid-range shots. He averaged 10.7 free throws per game.

At this time, he also understood why Larry Bird, the big bird, admired Michael Jordan so much, saying that he had the opportunity to create an era.

Now Jordan, regardless of physical fitness, experience, technology, control, willpower, and desire for victory, should have reached the peak state.

In other words, the current Jordan is an existence that meets gods and gods, and meets demons and demons. Even if he encounters a peak bird and a magician, in a personal contest, he may be defeated by the horse.

Now he and Jordan are mortal enemies, truly irresolvable mortal enemies. Presumably Jordan may resolve the festival with the assassin, but he will definitely not resolve it with him.

Facing such a mortal enemy, facing Jordan who is in the peak state, how high will he improve his strength to match?

The overwhelming pressure enveloped his body, causing a dense layer of goose bumps to form on his skin, the adrenaline rushing wildly, and the feeling of excitement made him breathe heavily, and he actually had a bloodthirsty urge.

After the MVP was announced, all the regular season honors of this season have basically been announced, leaving only the best team and the best defensive team. The former is divided into first, second and third teams, and the latter is divided into first and second teams, which will be announced after the second round .

Each lineup is divided into a center, two forwards, and two defenders.

These two are hard honors, even if it is the second team and the third team, it also shows that in that position, you are one of the best performers in the league.

In terms of the best team, it is difficult for Zhou Quan to be selected because his offensive efficiency is low.

He is most likely to be selected for the All-Defensive Team. Not to mention for a while, there is hope for the second team.

But among the guards, Joe Dumars, John Stockton, Jordan, etc., have many strong competitors, and they are all very good defensive guards.

And the defender has two positions, and the four most defensive defenders will be selected. He does have a chance to be selected.

However, this is selected by sports reporters and TV commentators in the United States and Canada. It is hard to say what the final result will be.

……

On the 5th, the Pistons flew to Cleveland.

The city is a county seat, the second largest city in Ohio, the largest metropolitan area in Ohio, the 45th largest city in the United States, and the 28th metropolitan area.

In terms of the metropolitan area, Cleveland is not small. The metropolitan area has a population of more than 200 million, but the urban population is only close to 50, which is smaller than the current urban population of Detroit.

Like Detroit, Cleveland is also a heavy industrial city. It used to be the manufacturing center of the United States. It has the same fate as Detroit. With the industrial decline in the United States, the urban population continues to lose, the middle class decreases, the city suburbanizes, and the urban economy begins. Transition to finance, insurance and medical care.

The Cavaliers joined the league in 70, which is very early, and has already been in the league for 22 seasons, but limited to the urban economy, the ball market is not good, and the results are not improving. Including this season, only 8 seasons have reached the playoffs.

This season, the Cavaliers have won 50 wins in the regular season for the first time since the establishment of the team. It is the best season for the Cavaliers.

Heavy industrial cities, like Detroit, are all old industrial facilities, and there is nothing to see. After the Pistons checked into the hotel, everyone stayed in the hotel and did not go out.

This evening, the second round started.

Zhou Quan and the others opened a large private room in the hotel bar, got some food and drink, and everyone watched the game together.

I thought Big Bird would play, but it didn't. Larry Bird sat on the bench in a suit and didn't even enter the 12-man roster.

"I guess Big Bird won't play in this series." Zhou Quan smiled.

"Why? Is it an injury or something else?" the assassin asked.

Zhou Quan said with a smile: "Big Bird has an advantage against Jordan. He has been suppressing Jordan in the playoffs, and even swept Jordan. He has not been defeated by Jordan in the playoffs. If he wants to maintain this record, he must It's best not to fight."

Joe Dumas said in surprise: "If this is the case, the Green team will lose. I think he will play if his injury does not affect his playing. He will not sit and watch the team be eliminated."

Zhou Quan said with a smile: "His injury is so serious, even if he comes back, it will be difficult for the Green Team to beat Jordan's Bulls.

It's also possible, I guess the green team won't let him play either.Being eliminated by the Bulls is completely different from being eliminated by other teams.

Jordan is someone who he thinks has the opportunity to create an era, and he himself is about to retire soon. When the two eras are handed over, if he loses to Jordan before retiring, it will not be conducive to the evaluation of his career.

If he does not play, even if Jordan played an era, it will not affect his evaluation, because Jordan has never defeated him. Only he swept Jordan's history, and he is still one of the greatest superstars who created an era.

If he plays, Jordan definitely has the intention to sweep him, I can't read it wrong. "

The assassin's face suddenly became ugly, because Zhou Quan's words reached his heart, and he encountered the situation Zhou Quan said.

He led the Bad Boys to complete two consecutive championships. The Bad Boys can also be called a small era, but they were swept away by Jordan last year, which directly made his career history evaluation slip.

"such a pity!"

At this time, he only hated the 88 Finals, where an accidental injury caused him to lose the championship, and even made him miss the chance to win three consecutive championships.

If he can complete the three consecutive championships, not to mention Jordan, even the Devil Bird will have to stay under him. His bad boy army will definitely replace the Devil Bird era and become a unique era. Will soar into the sky and become the king of the era.

At this time in the United Center Arena in Chicago, Jordan was very sorry to see Bird wearing a suit. It was a pity.

He walked up to Bird, and while hugging, he said, "Larry, are you really too hurt to play?"

Larry Bird smiled and said, "Michael, I know what you want to do."

Jordan sneered and said, "Are you afraid?"

Larry Bird laughed and said: "Michael, you have never had a chance to beat me for so many years, and now that I am old and hurt, you are no longer qualified to say such things to me, and you will never have a chance to beat me.

In the history of the NBA, there is always only the history of me beating you, and there is no history of you beating me. This is the reality.

You want to step on my era to create your era, and step on me to become the king of this era. It is absolutely impossible. You didn't seize the opportunity before, but now I will not give you the opportunity.

Even if you create your own era, it will be your turn after my era ends, not when you defeat my era. "

"you?"

Jordan was dumbfounded, and the regret and unwillingness in his heart increased tenfold in an instant.

Yes, he knew that Larry Bird was right. When Larry Bird could still play, he couldn't beat the opponent. Now Larry Bird is old and injured, and the green team's lineup is also seriously aging. He really has no It is qualified to say that Big Bird is afraid of his words.

Fortunately, the only consolation for him is the other half of the Magic Bird era, Magic Johnson, who seized the opportunity and defeated him in the finals last year.

If he hadn't won the championship last year, then he would have no chance to beat the Magician.

In this game, Jordan finally led the Bulls to defeat the Green Team. With strong unwillingness, he scored 51 points alone.

In another game, the Blazers defeated the Suns with a score of 111:113 and only won by two points.

"The Suns are strong!"

Far away in Philadelphia, Barkley murmured a little excitedly.

The reason why he is excited is because he recently received news from his agent that the management is in contact with the Suns, maybe he will be traded to the Suns.

Black Lightning Kevin Johnson is at his peak, and he is a top point guard who can wrestle with the magician. If they can join forces, he can complement the Suns' inferior inside line and have a good chance of realizing the professional dream of a championship.

……

On the 6th, in the afternoon, the Pistons came to Gunder Arena for training.

The assassin's training status is good, and the injury situation is not bad, which is good news.

However, under Rodman's repeated injuries, the training state is average, which is bad news.

In the evening, Gunder Arena.

This arena can accommodate 2 people, and it is already full of fans at the moment. Although the game market is not good, there are many people watching the game, but the ticket price can't go up, it's very cheap.

At 07:30, the two sides announced the starting lineup.

Cavaliers: Brad Doherty, Larry Nance, Mike Saunders, Craig Helu, Mark Price
Pistons: John Saley, Dennis Rodman, Orlando Ulrich, Joe Dumars, Joo Kwon
The game was broadcast live across the United States by ESPN, and the commentators were Rock Howard and Larry Winston.

At this time Howard said: "The Cavaliers are strong inside and not weak in defense, especially the offense is stronger than the Pistons, and their ability to block shots is particularly good, but the outside line is obviously weaker than the Pistons regardless of offense and defense.

In the second and third positions, two forward and guard swingmen are arranged, both are 198 cm tall, and they are both role players.

If the Cavaliers want to win the Pistons, they must cooperate with the inside line through the first position, and exert the strength of a strong inside line combination.

If the Pistons want to win the Cavaliers, they must use their outside strength, especially the No. [-] position. As long as the iron fist restricts Mark Price and destroys the connection between the Cavaliers No. [-] position and the inside line, so that the inside line cannot get enough support, the Cavaliers will There is a big problem. "

Winston nodded and said: "Currently the major media predicts the outcome of the two teams. The chances of winning are [-]-[-], and both have a chance to win this series.

One of them is the second in the East, the other is the third in the East, and each has its own advantages in the lineup. I also agree with this prediction. "

Howard disagreed, shaking his head and saying, "Larry, actually, I'm more optimistic about the Pistons."

"Why?" asked Winston.

Howard explained: "Because at the No. [-] position, Mark Price will face a strong defense from the Iron Fist. If the Iron Fist locks Price and cuts off the connection between the Cavaliers No. [-] position and the inside, then the Cavaliers will lose.

Let me put it this way, the team's configuration is actually restrained, and it is not entirely based on the lineup to judge who is stronger.

In terms of restraint, Iron Fist can even be said to be in the No. [-] position. He can restrain most point guards in the league, except for those point guards who are extremely fast and flexible, and even have no weaknesses in sudden throws and passes, such as the Warriors' little bug Hada Will, but Mark Price isn't that type of point guard. "

Winston nodded in agreement and said, "Among the point guards, Iron Fist has no disadvantage in height, his speed is not very fast, but he is not slow, and his explosive power is not bad.

On the offensive end, his speed is coupled with a strong tonnage and strength advantage, and he is full of impact, which can be seen from his breakthrough method.

He should be the only point guard who breaks the opponent's ribs in a breakthrough with the ball. From this point of view, it is really terrible. "

Howard continued: "On the defensive end, his defensive skills are quite strong, especially his single defense ability, I even think his single defense has reached the top level.

The reason why his single defense ability is so strong, in addition to technology and defensive investment, is largely due to his physical advantages, his confrontation ability and confrontation awareness.

Facing Iron Fist, Mark Price looked too thin. As a white man, his speed and flexibility were not stronger than Iron Fist, which was not good for him.

That's why I think that as long as Mark Price is locked down by Iron Fist, the Pistons have a good chance of winning this series. "

At this time, the starting lineup.

Facing the boos of the home fans, Zhou Quan was completely used to it. He walked towards the stadium with a smile on his face, enjoying the spring breeze amidst the huge boos, and even kept waving to the fans.

Seeing Zhou Quan waving to the home fans, Rock Howard analyzed with a smile on the ESPN commentary: "Is this a provocation, or is it really a tribute to the fans?"

Larry Winston said with a smile: "It should be a real compliment, maybe, how many pairs of sneakers does he want to sell in Cleveland?
You have to know that Michael Jordan's state has exploded recently. He scored 50+ in a single game and averaged 40+ in the first round. There are many, so the sales of his sneakers are booming.

The market is so big, Tekken should feel the crisis, his sneaker contract has additional conditions for sales. "

"Ha ha……"

When the two said this, they couldn't help laughing.

At eight o'clock, the game officially begins.

"Snapped!"

All-Star center Brad Doherty took the ball away first, and the Cavaliers attacked.

"squeak!"

Zhou Quan moved quickly and got in front of Mark Price, who hadn't crossed the center line yet.

His body is two circles larger than his opponent, and with the advantage of wingspan, he is like a strong big spider, completely covering Mark Price.

The smiling face, the extremely fierce eyes, and a powerful defensive pressure instantly enveloped Mark Price's body, and at the same time oppressed his spirit.

Mark Price seemed to be locked in like a tiger pouncing on his prey. The All-Star point guard couldn't help but tremble.

In order to prevent being intercepted, he immediately lowered his center of gravity. At the same time, shooting guard Craig Elu made a cover in time and stood on the right side of Zhou Quan. He immediately took the opportunity to bypass from the left and rushed into the left wing of the frontcourt.

Zhou Quan immediately turned around to pursue the defense, followed up with Mark Price again, stuck his body to the opponent in time, forced the opponent to transfer the ball to his left hand, and at the same time directly confronted, pushing the opponent to the left line.

Mark Price was a little out of breath, because the defensive pressure exerted by Zhou Quan was too great. In the face of a strong confrontation, he had no way to resist. He could only retreat two steps and prepare to move to the center.

At this time, Craig Elu once again made a pick-and-roll screen. This is also one of his tasks today, helping Mark Price get rid of the Iron Fist defense.

The head coach of the Cavaliers is Lenny Wilkens, a 55-year-old coach, a former NBA player, a point guard, and a 9-time All-Star. He officially retired as a player and led the Supersonics to win the championship in 69. He will also be the first NBA coach with a thousand wins in the future. His coaching winning percentage will also surpass that of the Cardinal.

This old coach is a point guard himself, and he has very rich experience in how to deal with point guards.

However, before Zhou Quan entered the league, he had never encountered a point guard like Zhou Quan.

Magic Johnson is a different kind of No. [-]. He also has a headache when he encounters it, and he has no way to deal with it. Now Zhou Quan also makes him feel similar.

So, after thinking about breaking his head, he thought that Mark Price could not deal with Zhou Quan with his own ability, so he could only ask other people to help Price.

Mark Price used the second pick-and-roll to get rid of Zhou Quan for the second time, but Zhou Quan quickly bypassed Ellu and caught up again.

The low position, the two strongest insiders of the Cavaliers, is currently engaged in hand-to-hand combat with John Sely and Rodman. Without a good chance, he can only make a move by himself.

After rushing to the top of the arc, he saw Zhou Quan catching up from the corner of his left eye, but he still calmly got up and took the ball together.

At this moment, Zhou Quan flew up from the left side and stretched out his arms to block the cover.

"not good!"

But in the next moment, his heart stopped because he was fooled.

Mark Price received the ball and was short. After Zhou Quan flew past him, he got up for the second time and calmly shot a three-pointer.

"brush!"

Splashes appeared and a three-pointer was hit.

"Clap clap clap..."

Immediately, the Gund Arena applauded like thunder.

"Experience, rich game experience, this may be Mark Price's only advantage over Tekken." ESPN commentary, Rock Howard said.

"Don't underestimate the two-time All-Star. Mark Price was also selected to the best third team." Larry Winston laughed.

"Tekken, don't underestimate him."

Joe Dumas came over and said to Zhou Quan.

"I know."

He nodded, took the ball from Ulrich and began to push forward.

(End of this chapter)