The Road to Stardom: Start as a Slam Dunk Master

Chapter 488 Thought Seal

There was a sudden silence in the arena, and McMillan's mouth on the SuperSonics bench had already opened into an O shape.

Who would have thought that the substitute who had been on the bench for more than a year, the guy who was rated as a "big colander on the defensive end" by various ball commentators and even McMillan himself, could actually be completely suppressed by the Lakers in the SuperSonics. At that time, what about becoming the core driving role of the team on both offense and defense?

Not to mention the two 3-pointers, what a pitcher should do is to say that the second 3-pointer was a bit impressive.

The key is two blocks! Cover Nash first, then Doug Christie!

This this……

At this moment in distant Japan, unlike the surprise and silence at the scene, Japanese fans in front of countless TV sets went crazy.

Although Sakuragi Hanamichi is Japan's national treasure at the moment, Rukawa Kaede's poor performance in the Bobcats once made certain groups of Japanese fans very disgusted, thinking that compared to Sakuragi Hanamichi's brilliance, Rukawa Kaede went to the NBA to give The Japanese are disgraceful and have a pretty face. Only those nymphomaniacs like them. Who would a normal male fan like Rukawa Kaede?

But when Rukawa Kaede broke off his finger, after the SuperSonics owner smashed a Bobcat player last year and told the whole story at a press conference, Japanese fans' views on Rukawa Kaede began to gradually change.

The male fans who originally annoyed this guy the most expressed sympathy.

It turns out that everyone misunderstood this guy. His environment in the Bobcats was completely different from Sakuragi's environment in the Supersonics. In the end, this guy only started fighting with those black people because Sakuragi Hanamichi was insulted by black people. Moreover, he has no fear when fighting one against three, and he even broke his finger without saying a word in front of the media. He is a tough guy.

Not everyone is as lucky as Sakuragi Hanamichi. When he first came to the NBA, he was like a boss and had someone who would care and guide him infinitely. Just like that, at the beginning of his debut season, Sakuragi Hanamichi was reduced to Are there any players eliminated from the Sonics? And when Rukawa Kaede went to the Bobcats, it was actually pretty good to have a debut season in such an environment.

What's even worse is that after this guy broke his finger, he actually developed an invincible "nine-finger three-pointer"... This, it's really disrespectful to call him a pretty boy, this is a real man!

As a result, the attitude of male fans towards Rukawa Kaede has greatly changed. Although as a substitute for the SuperSonics, Rukawa Kaede's status and strength in the minds of male fans are far from comparable to Sakuragi Hanamichi, but at least he is the second best. Character.

As for female fans... No, no, no, there is no need to talk about female fans. Does it matter if the ball is played or not? What matters is women!

Not to mention that.

I have no resistance to this kind of naturally melancholy handsome guy. When I heard that this handsome guy was actually disabled, I felt heartbroken... And anyway, he didn't lose his appearance, just his little fingers, and he still looks so handsome, no no no, With the addition of this man's glory scar, he looks more melancholy and handsome!

Although Sakuragi Hanamichi is good-looking, he laughs and laughs like a clown all day long. What's more, Sakuragi Hanamichi is already married, but Rukawa Kaede is not!

A handsome guy.

A handsome guy who plays the ball very well.

A super handsome guy who is good at golf, but also very depressed, bruised and in need of care and love!

For Japanese female fans, this is simply a hurdle that is completely impossible to overcome, and they simply cannot resist the damn charm.

——Rukawa! Rukawa! Rukawa!

The voice of Japanese women echoes in the streets and alleys of every Japanese city at this moment, and can already resound throughout the universe like the flicker of microwaves!

Of course, this only represents Japan.

And the stadium at this time...

Although everyone was shocked by Rukawa Kaede's performance, everyone's attention was completely grabbed by the other pair.

Lin Dong's running position was already very early, and he had already started sneaking towards the frontcourt when Rukawa Kaede took off for the first time.

If it were any other defender, in the situation just now, he would almost stare at the ball, so much so that he would ignore his opponent's movement.

But the one guarding Lin Dong is Kobe, a Kobe with upgraded defense!

He doesn't say he doesn't observe the whole court, but he only spends at most 10% of his energy on other positions on the court and the ball, and the remaining 90% of the time is focused on Lin Dong.

The steal just now was obviously a wake-up call for him. Two successful defenses didn't mean anything. The game had just begun, and this man who surpassed God had just entered the state!

The absolute concentration made Lin Dong start to move early, and Kobe was already following him. So when Rukawa Kaede came over to hit the ball, Lin Dong had to slow down and block Kobe in order to get the ball smoothly.

Snapped!

call!

Almost the moment Lin Dong caught the ball, Kobe Bryant was already tightly blocking him behind him, preventing him from rushing forward.

The matchup between the two was the biggest highlight of the game. Kobe Bryant felt that his condition was at its peak at this time, and he had subconsciously begun to read Lin Dong in his mind.

He will choose...

But this time, Kobe had just had time to register the beginning of this idea in his mind, and Lin Dong had already turned his back and rushed towards Kobe's right hand side.

So fast!

Kobe's pupils shrank slightly.

Not only is it fast, it’s also fast in ‘choice’!

If this were me a year ago, I'm afraid this step would have been passed by the other party.

But at this time, the corners of Kobe Bryant's mouth slightly raised a hint of confidence.

Choose quickly?

That doesn't give the defender time to think. How can you predict if you don't have time to think?

If you are the kind of top player who has just mastered the entry-level prediction, there is no way to face such a "quick choice", but Kobe Bryant is not the same.

The first level of prediction is thinking, which is the analysis of information.

The second level of prediction is based on instinct!

If we say Sakuragi Hanamichi's defensive instinct and automatic selection of the correct answer are an innate talent.

Then Kobe relies on hard work!

After two years of non-stop, defensive practice, he even did something that made Vanessa complain about him for two years. This guy even placed a few bottles on both sides of the bed when he slept. If his body If it hits and causes the bottle to roll away, then you will instinctively catch it, but if you fail to catch it or you really sleep too hard... God knows how awkward Vanessa has been sleeping at night in the past two years, and God knows how many times she has woken up in the morning When she woke up in a daze, she was pricked on her foot by glass shards under the bed... Oh my God, Vanessa felt that she had developed the instinct to look at the foot of the bed first after getting up!

Kobe's obsessive training has already reached the point of conditioned reflex for similar breakthroughs.

Although Lin Dong's breakthrough at this time was extremely fast, Kobe's horizontal defense was also as fast as the wind!

It's blocked!

But a hint of joking also appeared on Lin Dong's face.

A change of direction without slowing down followed the trend and swung Kobe to the left, followed by a change of direction in the second step.

Kobe Bryant was in the state at this time. Every step Lin Dong took seemed to be completely within his expectation. Two consecutive steps of perfect defense, coupled with Lin Dong's turning movements, made Kobe instinctively make the third move. Step by step defense, he was even one step ahead of Lin Dong!

But that’s where the problem lies…

Get there first!

Did you become faster? No, it’s Lin Dong who has slowed down! This guy is being slow on purpose.

Kobe was suddenly shocked. He could feel that his defensive focus was further back at this time. This was to deal with the physical confrontation caused by Lin Dong's third step without slowing down and changing direction.

But this guy's step turned slower than his own, which caused his center of gravity to be stretched too far.

At this time, Lin Dong had no more than two choices, either to take advantage of the asymmetry in their centers of gravity and immediately turn to Kobe's right hand side, or to take advantage of the small distance between the two to make a decisive move.

Kobe was immediately in a dilemma.

To guard against Lin Dong's two moves, he had to quickly shift his focus and proactively rush forward to seek confrontation.

But in this way, his defensive rhythm will be messed up, and it is difficult to maintain a balance and stability with this forced pulling center of gravity, which also means that he will not be able to change his moves in the future.

It turns out that there is such a skill hidden in not slowing down and changing direction... rhythm!

The dilemma made Kobe Bryant's reaction slow down for a moment, and in just this moment, he saw Lin Dong pull up and lean back.

Kobe put aside his distracting thoughts and turned around to attack. No matter whether it was of no use or not, he had to do his best.

But when masters compete with each other, one wrong step can make a world of difference, not to mention being sluggish for even a second?

Uh-huh!

The basketball hit the net steadily and scored a 3-pointer.

The entire MCI Center Arena fell silent at this moment, and the score on the electronic scoreboard jumped slightly. At 12:13, the SuperSonics took the lead!

Kobe's eyes narrowed slightly, and all the Lakers fans at the scene stared blankly at the screen, unable to recover for a while.

A 10-point advantage... It was originally 12:2, but how could it be overtaken in the blink of an eye? !

After the opening 3:2, the Lakers beat the SuperSonics 9:0. Just when they thought the game was settled, the SuperSonics actually backhandedly beat the Sonics 11:0...

Phil Jackson on the sidelines resisted the urge to call a timeout.

Kobe's confidence in Lin Dong has just been built up. If he calls a timeout after losing 3 points, it will destroy that guy's confidence. There is only one player in this league who has the confidence to face Lin Dong alone. Now, no matter what, They all have to be saved by him.

Moreover, now that the SuperSonics are chasing points one after another, the biggest problem is not Lin Dong, but the SuperSonics No. 11.

Two three-pointers and two steals, the SuperSonics' rhythm was driven by that guy, and as long as he strangled No. 11 and couldn't get the support of his teammates, Lin Dong would be of no use even if he really exploded.

"Doug!" Phil Jackson yelled from the sidelines.

Doug Christie turned to look at him, and saw the Zen master pointing two fingers at him, and then shouted: "Lock that guy up!"

Buzz buzz...

There was a buzzing noise in the stadium. From a 10-point lead to a 1-point lead by the opponent, it only took a minute or two. The cheering must have stopped, and all I could do was complain and complain. To maintain the dignity of the home court.

The Lakers have the ball.

Nash, who has clearly recognized Rukawa Kaede's defensive skills, did not dare to be careless this time. Those "whimsical" passes that were once included in highlights are destined to only appear in highlights.

A true organizational master is not about how beautiful or magical the pass is, but whether it is accurate and stable enough without unnecessary mistakes. You have to achieve this first before talking about the show.

After stabilizing, Nash is obviously not as easy to deal with as before. He has reduced his desire for three-pointers and is more focused on the organization itself.

Although a pick-and-roll with Doug Christie failed to keep Rukawa Kaede and Payton away, it opened up space on the court. Following a long-planned lob, the basketball was firmly in Yao's hands.

Ever since the opening 3-pointer, Dayao had been standing around doing nothing. He was just watching anxiously. The opportunity finally appeared. He easily squeezed Chandler away with just a back-up shot. He had absolute dominance under the basket and suddenly The dunk was successful, breaking the Lakers' scoring drought, and finally brought back the atmosphere of the somewhat lifeless arena.

At 14:13, the Lakers took the lead.

SuperSonics possession.

The same two point guards as before, with Lin Dong holding the ball, but the Lakers' defensive lineup has changed.

Nash defended Payton, and Doug Christie switched to guard Rukawa Kaede. This was because he saw the outside threat of Rukawa Kaede and planned to lock down the newcomer.

Frankly speaking, although Lin Dong admits that Rukawa Kaede's three-pointers are good enough, he still has not experienced the training of high-intensity defense on the real court. A strong player like Doug Christie who has entered the league's defensive first team is completely capable. Ability locked in his.

From Phil Jackson's perspective, there is no doubt that this wave of point-chasing rhythm was driven by Rukawa Kaede. As long as Rukawa Kaede is locked down, he will be able to find no support point in the Sonics team and organize the Sonics' counterattack. ?

I really think too much.

Rukawa Kaede is not the only pitcher for the SuperSonics!

Lin Dong raised three fingers and made a Tactics 3 instruction.

Everyone in front suddenly understood. Payton immediately led Nash towards Iguodala, and Iguodala ran to the left outside three-pointer.

Although most of Kobe's attention was on Lin Dong, he was still distracted and paying attention to the entire court to prevent Payton's pick-and-roll. At the same time, Lin Dong's "tactic 3" instructions were too "honest". , you can’t help but think about it more.

Payton and Iguodala pick and roll, is this asking for Iguodala's 3 points?

But when this thought just came to Kobe's mind, he saw Lin Dong standing up half a step away.

Lin Dong had a smile on his face.

The previous two passes have given Kobe the illusion that he can pass and the Sonics will score 3 points. Even if he knows that these things are part of the confusion, he will always involuntarily take them into consideration in defense.

So I just made tactic 3, so when Iguodala and Payton started running, this guy's first reaction was not 'Lin Dong is playing tricks', but 'Rukawa Kaede has no chance, so Lin Dong wants to Look for Iguodala to shoot 3'

Those two passes were not two escapes, but two 'thought stamps' on Kobe!

Guide him to think in the wrong direction and analyze along the wrong route. As long as he makes a mistake once, it will be difficult to adjust back to the 'correct rhythm' in the future, because he will be confused by all kinds of right and wrong ideas. Information can lead to self-destruction.

So what if you studied me hard for two years?

If it were other average players, such specific research would definitely be useful, because it is difficult for them to adjust their habits, and their reactions cannot even keep up with the speed of your thinking.

But after the Olympics, when he reached his true peak, all his skills and personality seemed to have lost their edges and merged together.

I no longer have the flaws in my previous behavioral habits and personality. My choices can be adjusted at any time, and my thinking and reaction are enough to keep up with such adjustments.

To put it bluntly, this is already a realm of transcendence.

If he wants to keep up with himself, he can only choose to take his past path to the extreme until he himself reaches a breakthrough.

As for studying oneself and targeting oneself...these are completely meaningless things.

Uh-huh!

The basketball is shot steadily.

3 points into the net, 14:16!

At this time, Kobe's eyes were a little solemn, and the momentum in the arena, which had just picked up by two points, fell into embarrassment and silence again.

Lin Dong turned his head and glanced at the scoreboard.

Rukawa Kaede's physical problems, Payton's condition problems, and Chandler and Iguodala are currently in a state of being completely suppressed. If we really want to delay it, the SuperSonics are actually difficult to beat. This is the super strong team in the NBA. It's not possible to fight 1 against 5 by yourself.

However, after all, it's just the regular season. As long as they lead by at least 25 points in the first half, the Lakers can definitely give up.

Well, there are still 23 points left... It's time to take action, one wave can end it!