The rise of the NBA superstar

Chapter 495 Come join me.

The Pacers this summer mainly made a deal, sending Murphy away and welcoming back Collison and Posey.

Yes, they upgraded the point guard, but weakened the power forward position, which has a big impact on their rebounding.

Their record is now teetering on the fringes of the playoffs.

The Pacers still have a chance to make the playoffs, but it's only a possibility, and the chances of it happening are not too great.

This season, the Pacers have improved on the defensive end, especially in defensive efficiency, from 19th to 15th.

Offensively, though, they're in trouble, and if Granger doesn't miss 10 games, if TJ Ford doesn't go down the wrong path, and if Mike Dunleavy stays healthy, they won't be too bad.

In terms of offensive efficiency, the Pacers rank 26th in the league.

Despite the scoring problems, the Pacers' pace of the game is still fast, and even in several respects, they are on par with the Lakers.

Another big problem for the Pacers is rebounding.

They rank just 22nd in the league in defensive rebounding, while their rebounding rate ranks 29th in the league, just ahead of the Warriors.

The bigger problem facing the Pacers is the problem of team construction. Due to the restrictions of the luxury tax, it is difficult for them to have a more aggressive operation.

In the past two seasons, they have been waiting, only signing second-tier players, and giving short-term contracts, until 2011 became a more active team in free agency.

In this summer, the Pacers mainly carried out a 4-team operation, sending Murphy to the Nets and recovering Darren Collison and James Posey. Not very wise, and may affect their plans for 2011, but in terms of basketball, Collison is still a good addition. His game is somewhat similar to Ford, and Collison is a very good defender.

However, sending Murphy away also made them face some problems, that is, whether the substitute can keep up.

In this regard, the Pacers have done a good job, and the joining of Collison is a plus factor.

Rush and Jones are solid defenders at wing, and while Dunleavy isn't a great one-on-one defender, he's a pretty good team defender.

Granger is a decent defender and Paul George is also making a difference.

In the Pacers' frontcourt, Hansbrough is a more active defender than Murphy, and he defends the pick-and-roll better.

At the center position, Hibbert is also a very good defensive player.

The Pacers' disadvantage is obvious.

Even if Hansbrough can perform bravely, it is difficult to hide the Pacers' shortcomings in rebounding.

If Hansbrough hadn't repeatedly delivered good performances, then the Pacers' rebounds could only go to the bottom.

Murphy's departure has no small impact on the Pacers, he is an excellent rebounder.

One solution for the Pacers is for Foster to return to health.

But the guy had surgery, he missed most of last season, and he's going to be healthy for the rest of the season, and he's going to be able to rebound a little bit.

It can be said that the current Pacers have the opportunity to compete for a playoff spot, but it is very difficult to really get a spot, they are not that good yet.

Although the point guard has been upgraded, there has been a lot of loss at the power forward position.

If Foster and others stay healthy, the Pacers might just barely make the playoffs.

If they can use the expiring contracts in their hands to upgrade the lineup before the trade deadline, then they will have a better chance.

The more likely scenario, though, is that they'll be in a similar position and situation for the fifth straight season, hovering around eighth and ninth.

The evening of July 11.

The game between the Lakers and the Pacers has started.

Pacers starters: Collison, Jones, Granger, Hansbrough and Hibbert

Lakers starters: Li Senlin, Danny Green, Carter, Lewis, Jordan,

The Lakers let Lewis enter the starting lineup, and the Lakers made adjustments again because of Barnes' injury.

After the start of the game, the two teams quickly found the touch and fired from the outside.

Li Senlin made consecutive breakthroughs.

After that, Li Senlin and Gerald Green each scored a three-pointer, and Granger also responded with a three-pointer. The two sides fought back and forth.

With 6 minutes and 50 seconds left in the first quarter, the Lakers led 20-11.

Soon, Paul George was replaced.

After Li Senlin replaced Paul George, he immediately challenged him to a duel.

Right low.

Rookie George played against Mr. 83 points.

Now George was agitated and nervous.

Li Senlin held the ball and stopped the ball with his back. He felt George's nervousness.

Li Senlin muttered: "Paul, your talent and talent are not comparable to Granger. He is not suitable to be the boss. You have no future in the Pacers. Come to the Lakers and I will take you to win the championship." .”

At that time, chattering was such a temptation to Li Senlin.

The Lakers did not have the draft pick to select George in the summer, and Li Senlin was very helpless.

He now wants to bring George over and train him slowly. Anyway, this guy likes the Los Angeles Lakers.

It's cool to be in the Lakers. Li Senlin can use these future superstars: "Come to Los Angeles, I will take you to win the championship." This sentence.

Li Senlin is very tempting to say in his current position, and he can also influence the other party.

"Li, I will concentrate on the game first, don't underestimate me."

Paul George put his hand on Li Senlin's waist. He only thought that Li Senlin was disturbing him, and he was not tempted.

He'd love to go to the Lakers, but doesn't say so.

Li Senlin smiled.

"Come and try!"

The will of the future All-Stars is very firm!

George is characterized by being very versatile, and Li Senlin really wants to poach corners.

George's ball-holding shooting is not particularly stable, but the catch-and-shoot is very reliable.

George's shooting after passing the screen of his inside teammates is particularly accurate, and the frequency is the third among small forwards;

No one in the top 10 is more accurate than him, not even Durant.

If he wants to come to the Lakers, it will be seamlessly connected with Li Senlin's "blind throw" system.

But at this time, it is better to win him first.

Li Senlin hit George with his back, and after a series of steps, he turned over and jumped to attract Hibbert's double-team.

Jump pass to unguarded Danny Green in the corner.

"Miao Chuan Tian Wang."

Although it can often be activated without jumping up now, Li Senlin still has such a habit,
Danny Green made an unguarded three-pointer from the corner.

Hit! !
Green made a 3-pointer to help the team expand its lead.

Then George and Hibbert teamed up to score 4 points. The Lakers' score was tightly bitten, but they still continued to lead.

The Lakers scored 2 three-pointers in a row, and even Lewis also hit a three-pointer. A round of 11-2 counterattack made the Pacers fall behind by more than 2 digits.

Carter scored 4 points to help the team open again, and Li Senlin scored a breakthrough.

The Lakers ended the first quarter with a 32-19 lead of 13 points.Li Senlin scored 15 points in a single quarter.

Li Senlin started the second quarter with a three-pointer, driving the Lakers to attack more. Green, Carter, and Lewis scored in turn. A 10-3 spurt allowed the Lakers to open the point difference to 42 again 22-20 point.

After the two teams played several offenses, the Lakers always maintained the lead, and there was not much suspense in the subsequent games.

The Lakers won this game again!

The Lakers have won 8 consecutive victories.

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after the game.

Li Senlin hugged George, and then whispered in his ear.

"Paul, really, come to the Lakers, I am here to let the Pacers choose, you come here and you are the starter."

"Haha, I have no problem." George replied in a low voice.

Playing next to Kobe and Li Senlin, the Lakers system is also suitable, and then in Los Angeles, and can pursue the championship, what is there to be dissatisfied with?
"OK, then I'll take it as you agreed."

Li Senlin easily abducted and sold a rookie George.

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(End of this chapter)