The rise of the NBA superstar

Chapter 227, Counterpoint Kobe.

Today's game is played at the home court of the Thunder, and the Ford Center will welcome the challenge of the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers.

After a season of operation by the management team, plus a record of 6 wins and 4 losses in the first 2 games at the beginning of the season, the combination of various factors has made the enthusiasm of Oklahoma City fans much better than last season. Season tickets are almost sold out.

The Thunder's 3 young men have begun to realize their potential this season. Kevin Durant has proved to the people of Oklahoma City that his future has unlimited possibilities.

Westbrook has also improved step by step, his breakthrough has become sharper, Li Senlin has become more mature, and his offense with the ball has become more and more stable.

After a frustrating summer, Thunder fans were pleasantly surprised to find that the Thunder already had the power to make opponents tremble.

Especially Thunder's head star Kevin Durant has improved significantly after the summer special training. He averaged 6 points per game in the first 34 games, ranking first in the scoring list.

Today is the second home game of the season, and the Ford Center is packed.

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domestic.

Since Li Senlin won the best rookie last season, he belongs to the core level of the team, and his domestic popularity is only a little worse than that of Yao Ming. Therefore, CCTV has also increased the number of live broadcasts of Thunder games this year. Thunder has 28 games this season. CCTV Come to live broadcast, second only to the number of rebroadcasts of the Rockets, higher than the Nets.

On CCTV 5, there are still two old face commentators in front of the fans, Zhang Weiping and Sun Zhengping.

"Li Senlin has finally come back. During his absence, the Thunder achieved a record of 3 wins and 2 losses. Although it looks good, but because the opponents in the three games they won were not considered strong teams, and the two games they lost were lost separately. It was given to the Spurs and Hornets, two playoff teams, so they were also questioned by the American media."

"Yeah, Durant and Westbrook have improved very fast, Chandler and Ibaka have also exceeded the expectations of the fans, rookie James Harden also has a certain strength, but this lineup can only be said to be in the West in the season. On the edge of the playoffs, there is a big gap with the championship slogan shouted by the Thunder before the start of the season."

"Well, let's see what the return of the forest will do."

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"OKC"

"OKC"

"OKC"

Not long after the game started, the Thunder audience cheered in unison, cheering up the players of the home team, which was rarely seen last season.

Kevin Durant started his personal offense at the beginning of the game, scoring the Thunder's first eight points.

Mid-range, free throws, and three-pointers are all available.

Li Senlin started to play as soon as he returned, but he didn't like the fans expected. He immediately couldn't bear to attack by himself as soon as he came back. He was still very calm and didn't want to steal Durant's limelight.

In the beginning, Durant is just in charge of the charge. If there is a scoring champion, let it go, what an idiot.

Li Senlin looked up at the score.

8 to 8, the Lakers' first 8 points were all scored by the Twin Towers, and Gasol and An Zhu scored 4 points each.

Kobe hasn't made a shot yet, and the ball is only in transition. He is still reading the Thunder's defense.

Facing Kobe, Li Senlin did not dare to be careless.

Last season, the Thunder were swept by the Lakers, and Li Senlin was blown away by Kobe. The difference in strength between the two is too great.

Even if the entire Thunder team has improved significantly this season, they still don't have much of an advantage against the Lakers led by Shang Chengke.

Even if the Thunder beat the Celtics, it wouldn't represent anything to the Lakers.

Because this year the Lakers are stronger than the Celtics! !
The Lakers introduced Artest this season, which is stronger than the previous year.

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After the two teams played 3 waves of iron respectively.

Kobe finally couldn't bear to start his own attack.

Fisher dribbles over to Thunder half court.

In the low post on the right, Kobe got the ball in the card position with Li Senlin.

Li Senlin stared closely at the ball in Kobe's hand.

Kobe, who was holding the ball, did not rush to attack, but made a tactical gesture.

Li Senlin understood the Lakers' tactical positioning, and they were going to play a triangle offense.

After the Lakers players saw Kobe's hand gesture, they immediately opened a distance of 15 to 20 feet.

The distance between the Lakers players is as far as possible to separate the Thunder's defenders, open the defense, and clear the basket.

Kobe VS Li Senlin.

one-on-one.

Kobe's muscles and strength are among the top among so many guards in NBA history.

The current Kobe is arguably one of the few guards in the league who dare to hit with his back and push inside players.

James' physical fitness is strong enough, even James' muscles look scary, but Kobe is not at all afraid, he still uses his back to push James back, just because he can push James, who else would dare to dissatisfy Kobe the power of.

The two are facing each other. Physically, there is not much difference in height and wingspan between Li Senlin and Kobe. The difference between the two lies in core strength, and strength happens to be Li Senlin's shortcoming.

In terms of experience, Li Senlin has the suffocating defense of "Tony Allen", and he will not have no chance to block the current Kobe.

"Li Senlin is defending Kobe in the low post. This is a duel between new and old scorers. Kobe turned his back and pushed Li Senlin to grind in. Forest couldn't carry it. Kobe came to the three-second zone, and Kobe made a symbolic turn. Lean back, hit."

10:8.

Zhang Weiping is Kemi and Li Chui, but at this time no one is in favor, and he honestly explains the live game.

"Li, you will call back later."

Westbrook came over and patted Li Senlin on the back.

"Ah."

Li Senlin looked at Kobe who was slowly running back to his own half, and was not discouraged.

Although Li Senlin knew that he might be beaten by Kobe, he never thought of surrendering. Although Kobe was not at his peak at this time, he was definitely the most mature, confident, and reasonable Kobe. You can learn a lot from him in offensive and defensive matchups .

As soon as Westbrook finished talking to Li Senlin, he caught the ball and advanced.

Half time passed.

Li Senlin used his footsteps to get stuck in the same position and pushed himself in front of Kobe.

Kobe didn't bother to walk around to defend Li Senlin, but he still pushed Li Senlin with all his strength, preventing him from walking in easily.

Li Senlin was pushed to the right of the free throw line by Kobe, with his back to Kobe, Westbrook gave the ball over, and Li Senlin took a small leap forward to receive the ball.

Everyone in the Thunder pulled away.

"Haha, Li, I heard that your template is me, come here, try it, I will see your offensive ability..."

Kobe put his hands on Li Senlin's waist, and then sprayed towards Li Senlin's ear.

Li Senlin didn't answer. He was observing the Lakers' position at the moment. The Lakers' players trusted Kobe's single defense very much and didn't step forward to double-team.

"Oh, oh, Lee, call Kobe back."

"OKC"

"OKC"

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Fans saw the two face off again.

The cheers of the audience also rose. Li Senlin's popularity in Oklahoma City is no less than that of Durant. The audience all like this "tough" Chinese star very much.

Li Senlin's playing style is more and more similar to Kobe's, especially in the low post offensive ability, and the fadeaway jumper is also picturesque.

at this time.

Andy Bynum stood in the paint and Gasol moved around high on the other side with Ariza and Fisher in the corners.

Li Senlin has many choices in low-post offensive techniques, he can turn around, push hard, cut in, and take a step back.

However, the overall defensive position of the defending champion has no major loopholes, which makes Li Senlin not much choice in single-handedly attacking Kobe Bryant.

Since Li Senlin couldn't hold Kobe with his back, Li Senlin directly chose a loop to pull back and face the frame.

Li Senlin looked at Kobe's footsteps, and kept testing back and forth, not in a hurry to dribble.

Kobe didn't move at all. Before the game, he had watched the video of Li Senlin countless times last season. Kobe felt that Li Senlin's low-post offensive skills were not weaker than his own.

Li Senlin saw that Kobe's center of gravity had shifted slightly during the constant trial steps, and immediately started the first step, a small step on the right.

But Kobe followed quickly.

Li Senlin stepped down and pulled the ball back, took a step back, barely swayed out of space, and shot with a gesture.

"not good."

When Kobe saw Li Senlin's action, he backed up, and immediately accelerated on the spot and rushed over. Li Senlin's step-back jump shot was very accurate, and Kobe didn't dare to be careless.

Seeing Kobe rushing towards him, Li Senlin didn't choose to make a shot, but bowed to Buddha, dodged Kobe's defense again, accelerated on the right side, and flung away.

After passing Kobe, Li Senlin saw Bynum guarding the basket, and Li Senlin instantly understood why Kobe rushed over so boldly.

Because Kobe knew that it was impossible for Li Senlin to hit the basket. If he didn't accelerate enough, he would definitely not be able to score against An Zhu.It's also a jump shot. Kobe's pounce may also destroy Li Senlin's rhythm and affect his shooting rhythm.

But Kobe still underestimated Li Senlin's physical adjustment ability.

The potential of Li Senlin's "Kobe + James" level is fully displayed at this moment.

Li Senlin made a sudden stop, stopped the car abruptly, leaned back forcibly, beautifully..., leaned his body in the air and threw the ball.

The ball draws a wonderful arc.

"Shh."

The net turned up and went into the net hollow.

10:10.

Kobe looked at Li Senlin in surprise. He didn't expect that Li Senlin could stop and lean back when he accelerated, and then he kept his balance and threw the ball in?

Kobe could do this when he was young, but it was definitely not easy.

Kobe looked at Li Senlin with serious eyes. In the first few minutes of the game, Kobe felt the pressure brought by the new Thunder.

Last season, the Lakers could easily beat the Thunder. Even if the three super rookies were against the sky, Kobe would not take it seriously.

But judging from today's situation, the Thunder's temperament has taken on a new look. If the Lakers are not careful, they will really capsize here.

"Oh oh oh."

"Li Li Li Li... Forest!!"

The DJ shouted Li Senlin's Chinese name frantically.

Li Senlin was a little dissatisfied when he heard the DJ shouting the English words of Linlin last time. Instead, he went to teach the home DJ the pronunciation of his Chinese name after the game. There is no need to give him an English name if he has a Chinese name.

What's more, it will be more tricky to make his name a symbol. One of Li Senlin's goals is to make fans all over the world call him by his Chinese name.

Just like "YAO MING"! !

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(End of this chapter)