Chapter 370 Advanced Version of Forward Defense

"Shaq! Calm down, position, position! Bryant, pay attention to the passing route and speed!"

Phil Jackson clasped his hands on the sidelines and kept shouting.

The forward defense... Frankly speaking, it was a bit ahead of its time.

In the history of the NBA, this defensive method, which is considered commonplace in later generations, was invented by a certain unscrupulous Jazz head coach after Yao Ming landed in the NBA and showed his invincibility, and was subsequently adopted by the entire league. Dayao was once deeply affected by the rush to imitate him. Before that, there really was no clear concept of forward defense in NBA basketball techniques.

This was the first time he saw Phil Jackson. To be honest, he couldn't think of any solution for a while. He could only remind Kobe to seize the right time to pass the ball, remind O'Neal to observe calmly and use the speed of passing to break it.

After all, compared to asking O'Neal to pull to the free throw line to play a high-post offense that he is no longer accustomed to, this 'strange move' that seems to have only been successful once for the time being seems to be easier to crack.

OK combination understood, O'Neal once again sank into the paint area, and this time, Sakuragi started to circle from the left to block his passing route. Kobe saw the right time and passed the ball in.

Sakuragi's circle was already extremely fast, but after all, he had to run at least five or six steps, and these five or six steps were enough for Kobe to hand the ball to O'Neal.

In the end, he managed to get around to the front, but he missed the ball and failed to complete the steal, allowing O'Neal to dunk hard under the basket.

"Roar!" O'Neal turned around and immediately flexed his muscles at Sakuragi Hanamichi and let out an ape roar.

——Go around! You go around again! See how far you can go around!

Lin Dong saw it clearly from the side. After all, Sakuragi had only just instinctively understood the forward defense. His technical skills were not mature enough, so the big circle was actually a bit wasteful.

Frankly speaking, Lin Dong's understanding of the inside line is no longer as good as Sakuragi.

For example, this simple defense around the front was something he already knew. But when Sakuragi asked how to defend O'Neal, Lin Dong failed to think about it.

After all, it is a center's basket skills. For a small forward like Lin Dong, it is basically useless. Even if there is "inventory" in his mind, it is piled in the garbage pile in the corner, and it is impossible to make a clear judgment. Suitable for now, it is obviously not the same as Sakuragi who relied on instinct to create this advanced inside defensive concept in advance.

But now that Sakuragi enlightened me, some details and technical points about forward defense emerged in my mind.

"Yingmu!" Lin Dong shouted and whispered in his ear.

The SuperSonics had the ball, and soon it was time for Lin Dong and Kobe to face each other again.

Due to Sakuragi's performance, the Lakers now feel a hint of threat from the basket and inside. The most effective defensive method of letting O'Neal and Kobe attack Lin Dong before now does not look so perfect.

Now it feels like as long as Lin Dong is allowed to go inside to attract O'Neal's double-team, Sakuragi under the basket will become the most stable terminator for the Sonics. Whether it is Fox or Walker who helps defend the bottom line, I'm afraid it will be very difficult. It's hard to stop this young Japanese genius who is already gaining momentum.

The Sonics cannot be allowed to play so easily on the offensive end.

At this time, you can see the changes in the Lakers' defensive formation.

The triangular zone defense composed of Fox, Walker and Fisher has a tendency to shrink inwards. It not only maintains a blockade on the outside at any time, but also maintains a constant defense against Kobe Bryant to block Lin Dong who breaks into the inside. O'Neal is Let him continue to suppress Sakuragi Hanamichi on the inside.

Compared with his troublesome forward defense on the defensive end, there is no forward attack on the offensive end, and this point must be eliminated!

It's a pity... when Sakuragi becomes O'Neal's tie at the basket, it is already difficult to replicate the simple tricks he used to play the SuperSonics in G4.

Lin Dong rushed towards the left, but Kobe still chose a more secure "half-out of position" defense, seeking help from his teammates to block Lin Dong.

Fox on the left immediately attacked from a flank.

Although Fox's strength is far from comparable to that of O'Neal, this block is still quite perfect when Kobe has reserved a flanking position for him.

Kobe adjusted his center of gravity and was ready to defend Lin Dong's emergency stop jumper at any time. Regardless of whether he could block it or not, he would put the greatest psychological pressure on Lin Dong and let him feel the difficulty of scoring a goal. Unexpectedly...

Uh-huh!

Lin Dong jumped up, attracting Kobe to also jump up. At the same time, he passed the ball from behind and the basketball went straight to Iguodala on the left three-point baseline.

Open three-pointer!

Although Fox immediately rushed over there, how could a person run faster than the ball? Iguodala has at least one second to take action!

Kobe's pupils shrank sharply, and the formations of each other were wider apart. In order to flank Lin Dong, Fox was already completely out of position and jumped... This was the price he had to pay to defend and consume Lin Dong.

At this time, we can only hope that the Sonics' outside line is not accurate enough.

This is actually completely worth the gamble. After all, Fox's double attack left a certain space for defense. He would not take off when defending Lin Dong, but at this time he pounced back fiercely, although he was destined to not be able to block the ball. , but it can create huge psychological interference for the opponent's outside players.

The SuperSonics made 6 of 21 shots from outside in the last game, including 2 goals from Lin Dong. In fact, they were defeated by such psychological interference. After all, they are too young...

Kobe shouted in his heart: Don't come in!

Iguodala, who caught the ball, took a deep breath first.

The big score loss in the last game was largely due to the fact that these outsiders were unable to give Lin Dong the support he deserved, so that the ball rights from the outside were constantly being lost, but Lin Dong was left to face more unscrupulous double-teams.

But now, the experience and lessons have been summed up. Even Sakuragi Hanamichi, who joined the team at the same time as himself, is also very popular. I... must be of some use no matter what!

At this moment, Iguodala ignored Fox who rushed forward fiercely, as if he wanted to knock him away.

There is only the basketball in my hands, the basket in my eyes, and the crisp sound of the basketball passing through the net in my mind.

Holding the ball with his left hand and pushing with his right hand, the basketball was shot steadily.

Because Fox couldn't feel Iguodala's "fear", he subconsciously rushed forward a little harder, so that he finally failed to stop the car and hit Iguodala.

Uh-huh!

beep!

Bang!

The basketball hit the net and the referee's whistle sounded at the same time. As Fox bumped into Iguodala, the two of them threw themselves backwards involuntarily. The VIP spectators sitting in the front row were so frightened that they hurriedly got out of the way, except for the one in the middle. A fat girl who seemed to weigh over 400 pounds seemed to be a little slow in her movements and reactions. Before she had time to give in, Iguodala sat on her butt, causing everyone to fall on their backs...

"The goal is valid. Lakers No. 17 committed a defensive foul and received an extra penalty!"

3+1!

"Yeah!" Iguodala, who was sitting on the big fat man, clenched his fists in excitement.

Fox stood up with an embarrassed look on his face and turned to look towards the basket. Hanamichi Sakuragi laughed and rushed up to pull Iguodala up: "Are you okay, brother? He's so handsome!"

"It's okay!" This was his first 3+1 on the NBA court. Iguodala was also very excited. He laughed and stood up: "I didn't hurt at all, I feel very comfortable!"

"Hate! Hate! Of course you are comfortable! Of course you are not hurt, I am!" The fat girl who was used as a human cushion was going crazy. She was stuck in the seat, and at this time, even the back chair was covered by these three The guy who weighed more than 800 pounds in total was crushed. She fell to the ground on her back, unable to move at all. She was so angry that she yelled and cursed: "The quality of this seat is too bad! I feel like I can't move anymore." Breathe! Oh, God, help! Help! I want to complain about you! I want to complain about this arena with poor facilities! This is a shame for Seattle!"

Sakuragi Hanamichi and Iguodala looked at each other, but luckily Lin Dong ran forward and called Sakuragi and the security guard next to her to pull her up from the ground.

And when she felt Lin Dong grab her hand and pull her up, he touched her head and asked her with concern, "Are you okay, Miss?"

Miss... In free America, this word has absolutely no derogatory connotation.

The big fat girl's pig-like scream disappeared in an instant, and her whole face turned slightly red: "No, it's okay... If there is a signature of Lin! And, I hope this signature can be signed by me On my chest! I want to tattoo it permanently! By the way, can you, can you allow me to be greedy and ask for a pure kiss again? "

"..."

It was impossible to kiss or anything like that, but he could still make do with signing, although the location of the signature made Lin Dong feel speechless.

The small episode did not last long, and Iguodala on the court had already made a free throw, and the score reached 13:4.

The Lakers have the ball.

The SuperSonics' successive moves and the joyful atmosphere at home have already given the Lakers a huge threat and an absolute sense of crisis.

Originally, there was only one Lin Dong in the SuperSonics, so just target him. As a result, Sakuragi Hanamichi jumped up as soon as the game started. The Lakers hadn't pressed down yet. As soon as they exerted a little force, the balance was broken, and what followed was This is the rise of the outside line.

A single move can affect the whole body. This is what the Lakers are most worried about.

In the final analysis, this is all because the sudden rise of No. 10 broke the balance.

We must keep suppressing his arrogance!

O'Neal's tactic of sinking the last ball had already worked, and he immediately continued to follow suit.

Instead of sinking to the bottom immediately, which would give Sakuragi Hanamichi time to go around in advance, he waited for Kobe to come up with the ball before O'Neal entered the paint area. At this time, he immediately caught Sakuragi Hanamichi and charged at Kobe. ball.

According to the experience of previous rounds, Sakuragi Hanamichi needs to take several steps to the left to complete the forward defense. This is the perfect time for Kobe to pass the ball.

Kobe stuffed the ball without hesitation, but at this moment...

Sakuragi Hanamichi no longer chose to move forward in a wide range, but pulled his weight back slightly, allowing O'Neal to take a step back and squeeze forward. At the same time, he pressed his elbow directly towards O'Neal's left arm that intercepted him.

Lin Dong may not be able to take the initiative to think of and prompt Sakuragi Hanamichi to complete the concept of forward defense, but when Sakuragi uses this trick, Lin Dong can rely on the experience of later generations to help him perfect the detailed skills of forward defense.

How to complete the detour faster? Although large-scale transfer is the most primitive and effective method, it is also the slowest. But with the accumulation of technology in later generations, there is another shortcut that can be completed quickly.

Retreat! Elbow press! Pin your feet!

As soon as you retreat, the opponent will subconsciously look for your center of gravity and take half a step back.

At the same time as you retreat, the arm that originally blocked you will sink involuntarily with the center of gravity. At this time, you don't need to expend much effort to completely move the arm that is barricaded in front of you like a lever. Press it down so that it loses the meaning of intercepting you, and then choose to move your right leg forward...

O'Neal felt as if he had stepped into a quagmire when he took half a step back. Not only was all his energy gone, but his original defense was instantly disintegrated.

There was no confrontation or collision of power, but the other party suddenly circled in front of him as if he were performing magic.

This made O'Neal's pupils shrink suddenly, and his whole body suddenly trembled with anger.

Fake oil... what kind of trick? Come again? !

Snapped!

Sakuragi Hanamichi got in front of him in an instant, got stuck in the gap of Kobe's pass, and completed another steal!