Learning in the NBA can make you a god

Chapter 445 Counterpoint Windy City Rose
Rose has been a favorite of the American basketball community since high school.

In high school, leading the team to win the state championship for two consecutive years, and Kobe only won once, must be a stronger existence.It is the first team in Chicago's local history to win consecutive high school state championships.Selected to the All-American First Team in high school, and also selected to the Jordan (brand) All-American Team; was selected as the 2007 Illinois State Basketball Player by the "Chicago Tribune".

In college, I chose the University of Memphis. In the first year of enrollment, the University of Memphis proved its strength with a 26-game opening season performance. This is the first time they have ranked first since the 80s. The final record is 33 wins. 1 negative.As a first-year freshman, Rose was selected to the All-NBA Team. He averaged 14.9 points, 4.7 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game this season. He also entered the Bob Cousy Award and John Wooden Award finalists.

He participated in the NBA draft in 08 and was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the first pick in the first round. He is considered to be the next Jordan of the Bulls.In the All-Star Game, he participated in the Skills Challenge and became the first rookie to win the Skills Challenge with a time of 35.3 seconds.

So far, he has averaged 17 points, 6.5 assists and 4 rebounds per game, making him second only to OJ Mayo in scoring among rookies.It's just that there is a huge difference in the records of the two teams. After Rose joined, the Bulls are expected to make the playoffs, while the Grizzlies are heading for the top five picks.

Looking at Rose's game highlights, Li Tian can only sigh, it is really too gorgeous, giving people a pleasing feeling.No wonder there is such a strong fan base after entering the league less than half a year ago.In the East All-Star voting, he also received nearly 50 votes, second only to Arenas.

"You want to play against him?" Watching Li Tian keep studying Rose, Kobe's curiosity about Rose was also aroused.

"Fortunately, I recently learned to cross-step and saw that Ross used it very well, so I wanted to see if I could learn from it and improve it. How can I reduce the pressure on my body when I use it!" Li Tian thought, Ross It can be regarded as a reference, through which you can avoid some problems in using CROSSOVER.

"Yes, during the game, I will create some opportunities for you to play against him and observe the opponent at a close distance. This may be of some benefit to you!" Kobe agreed.

"Thank you, don't worry, you will lose that bet?" asked with raised eyebrows.

"Worry, there is nothing to worry about. As for teaching, as long as you are willing to learn, I will teach you. What can I lose?" Kobe responded.

Kobe doesn't mind this at all. Li Tian is very important to him. As long as he is willing to learn, he is willing to teach. So does it matter if you win or lose?

"Uh, alright!" Li Tian always felt that he had been put on by Kobe.

After receiving Kobe's answer, Li Tian began to study Rose's breakthrough more carefully.Thinking about what he should do in order to successfully block Rose's breakthrough.

Although he and Noah were alumni in college, but because the relationship between the two was not good in college, even during the NCAA competition that year, they did not have much communication.Now the only one who has contact with Li Tian is Horford. After all, they really accompanied each other, and the two often have some contact.

Local time on March 09, 3, the first game of the Lakers' seven consecutive away games started from Chicago.

In the United Center arena, Jordan's No. 23 jersey and six championship banners are floating in the field.

The game officially began. Because of Odom's return, the Lakers' starting lineup changed again. Ariza, who replaced Odom, returned to the bench.

Lakers starters: Fisher, Kobe, Li Tian, ​​Odom, Gasol;

Bulls starters: Rose, Gordon, Salmons, Thomas, Noah.

The starting player of the Lakers, crushing the Bulls strongly.A group of experienced players, opposite a group of rookies.

But it was such a young Bulls team that gave the Lakers a bad start at the beginning.

At 24:34 of the first quarter, the Lakers trailed by a full 10.

This made Phil very upset. During the break during the festival, he bombarded the players wildly.

But it didn't work.

At the end of the first half, the Lakers trailed by 48 points 62:14 and entered the second half.

Inside the visiting locker room!

"Are you trying to tell me that this is your performance?" During the break in the last quarter, Phil had already scolded everyone, and at halftime, he was really tired of scolding.

"Guys, we're facing the Bulls today, the young Bulls, the Bulls on the edge of the playoffs, but how are we playing, at halftime, we're down 14 points, are you all so indifferent? "Kobe said to his teammates that he couldn't accept it and lost the game.

"Brothers, we are the defending champions. If we play the defense we should have, they will collapse instantly under our oppressive defense. They need us to teach them what is real defense!" Li Tian also stood up Open your mouth and say.

"Brothers, what are we worried about, strengthen the defense, they will be easily defeated by us!" Fisher said again.

"Victory! Victory!" The teammates yelled together. This is the foundation of a strong team. No matter how badly they played in the first half, they can complete the reversal after adjustments in the midfield.

Without the dullness of the first half, the state of the Lakers has undergone earth-shaking changes.

"Li, why don't you defend Rose, and I'll defend Salmons." Kobe has not forgotten his previous promise to Li Tian.

"Haha, no problem, it's just that we can launch a counterattack and use the third quarter to completely reverse the point difference!" Li Tian roared.

"Come ON! Brothers, overtake! Overtake!" Bryant also shouted.

Seeing the changes in the momentum of the Lakers, Rose felt threatened.

Kobe held the ball, and Li Tian ran without the ball to get rid of Salmons who was defending him, and got rid of the fatigue caused by the journey.

"Ball!" shouted Bryant.

The state is here, and it is still very easy to move to get rid of the defense.

Easy to catch the ball, no defense three-point shot.

Like a cannonball, it falls into the basket with precision.

51:62 and 11 points behind.

Looking back, Rose took the ball to the top of the arc.

"Li, come here!" Kobe didn't speak, turned and walked towards Salmons, throwing Rose to Li Tian.

Li Tian made an OK gesture and walked in front of Ross.

"You can't guard me!" Rose's voice was cold.

He played against Kobe all the time in the first half. His offense was very difficult, especially when he broke through. Kobe was always in the most suitable position to block his breakthrough route. For this reason, he had to stop and shoot many times. , or use the pick-and-roll to break through Fisher, making him play particularly awkwardly.

When he saw Li Tian coming up to defend, he had a sneer in his heart. He didn't think such a tall striker could keep up with his speed. Even if Kobe was defending him, it would be difficult to restrain him well only by relying on his speed.

"Really? I hope, after 3 minutes, you can still say this sentence!" There was contempt in his eyes, and jerky was seen from Rose.

When I first entered the NBA, I was very high-spirited. I felt that I would definitely be reused by the team, and I would be able to build a career in the Grizzlies. Who knows, I stayed there for less than half a year.Having conflicts with teammates and the head coach, he was eventually replaced by a second-round pick at a low price.

After being traded to the Lakers, his true strength was brought into play.

Seeing Li Tian's contempt for him, Ross was furious and dribbled the ball behind his back continuously.He has studied the Lakers' defensive system and knows that Li Tian's defense is very good, but that is only limited to defensive strikers and inside players, and the defense rarely appears on the outside.

Suddenly changed direction to the left, trying to shake off the defender through a large change of direction.Rose doesn't think that such a tall striker can keep up with his speed, and even James was swayed by himself when he first defended him.

Ross thought triumphantly, how to end this attack next, dreams are always so beautiful, but reality is reality, with its cruel side.

"Crack!" Li Tian, ​​who has been very familiar with Ross for a long time, has been training the change of direction recently, so he understands it better.

Easily complete the steal, dodge Rose, and quickly dribble toward the frontcourt.

Rose found it incredible that his speed was already very fast. He was a little careless about the ball just now, but even so, not everyone could keep up with that speed.The suddenness of his breakthrough is very high, and the change of direction is so large, how could he be intercepted.

Li Tian didn't care about it, Ross behind him looked like a horse, and was still speeding towards the frontcourt.

The first thing the Bulls reacted was Gordon, shouting "Back to defense!"

De Nagro (Bulls head coach) shouted something on the sidelines, but the players on the court couldn't hear it at all.

As soon as Li Tian rode Juechen, he simply ignored Gordon who was chasing after him.This is self-confidence. He doesn't think that anyone in the league can keep up with his speed after he starts two steps.

Outside the three-point line, emergency stop!

This time, he didn't look back at the defensive player. After all, he could tell from the voice behind him that someone was following him.

Gordon saw Li Tian suddenly stop, and he thought that in the assistant coach's scouting report before the game, it was written that Li Tian would occasionally make fast break three-pointers after completing a steal.

In order to avoid being fouled, Gordon twisted his body, and he must not give the opponent a chance to foul.After all, if it is a free throw, Li Tian's free throw percentage is as high as 95%. Fouls are equivalent to scoring points. He used up the last bit of strength in his body to avoid Li Tian and throw himself into the air.

Take off and shoot a three-pointer.

"Shua!" Along with the sound of the basketball hitting the net, there was also a loud bang on the field, and Gordon fell to the ground hard, his body deformed slightly visible to the naked eye.

After Li Tian fell to the ground, his eyes twitched when he saw Gordon falling on the ground. The fall really hurt.However, Gordon's goal was also achieved, and he was not called a foul.

54:62 There are 8 points left in the point difference, Li Tian scored 6 points in a row.

"Haha, not bad, your defense is finally as good as mine!" Kobe said proudly.

Gordon fell to the ground, his face pale, and the Bulls players quickly surrounded him.Li Tian ignored Kobe and stepped forward to ask.

"Man, did you fall hard?" Gordon asked in a low voice, lying on the ground.

"The Bulls don't need your hypocritical concern!" Noah shouted at Li Tian.

He didn't have a good relationship with Li Tian, ​​but when he saw Li Tian now, he pushed himself further and further away, and his jealousy towards him became more and more serious.

"I didn't ask you, don't be silly here!" For Noah, he never spoke kindly.

A conflict was about to break out. Fortunately, the referee was fast enough to separate the two in time to avoid the conflict.

Gordon, who just wanted to tell Li Tian that he was fine, saw that his teammates almost broke out with Li Tian, ​​he could only smile slightly, saying that he had nothing to do, and because of his relationship with his teammates, he absolutely could not answer.

Seeing Gordon's expression, he turned around and began to defend.

"Kobe, where did you get your confidence? I only have the power to make a steal of mine?" During the return visit to the defense, I remembered what Kobe said. Gold.

"Isn't it? Without me" Bryant began his tirade with the old lady's foot-bindings again.

"Kobe, defend well, or if the opponent breaks through, it will be your problem!" Ignoring Kobe's ramblings is really a headache.

Kobe, who used to be a quiet person, now treats him like a gossip, nagging him every day.

"In the next attack, my speed will be faster!" Rose felt that he was being provoked, but what he didn't know was that he was always the one who provoked.

This time the ball was firmly protected, and he did not dare to expose it easily like the previous attack.Continuously changing direction with the crotch, trying to get rid of the defense.

But this time he succeeded. Li Tian knew that he couldn't easily complete the steal every time like the defense just now, so he didn't dare to be careless.Deliberately selling a loophole, let Ross change direction to pass him, but his defensive position has not been messed up, and Odom behind him came to make up the defense in time.

Rose felt that Li Tian, ​​who was bulky, must have been knocked down by him, and he rushed towards the basket recklessly.Odom was also forced by Rose to retreat toward the basket again and again, which also delayed his breakthrough speed.

Rose defended against Odom, trying to end the offense with a throw, with a relaxed face.

De Nagro kept yelling at Rose, but the sound of the fans cheering for Rose filled the arena, and how could the coach's yells be heard.

After being broken by Ross, Li Tian did not give up, but followed quickly from behind.

"Bring it!" Li Tian yelled all over.

He took the ball into his arms, and after landing, he quickly threw the ball to Kobe behind him who was about to go down.

"Return to defense!" Noah's eyes were full of anger.

The Bulls all returned to defense, that is to say, the Bulls' starting players were young and able to run so fast.

Gordon, who had just fallen, also recovered and chased after Kobe closely, but this time he became much smarter to prevent Kobe from suddenly stopping for a three-pointer.

Bryant has come to the restricted area, ready to fly dunk.

Li Tian was also not idle, and followed behind him for a quick run.

All eyes of the Bulls were on Kobe.Everyone ignored Li Tian who was going down fast, but Kobe would not ignore his existence at all. This was a regular tactic for their fast break.

Looking back at the moon, he passed the ball to the three-point line, Li Tian, ​​who had just settled down.

"Shua!" The open three-point shot was made steadily.

Noah just wanted to serve the bottom line quickly, and De Nagro immediately called a timeout.

(End of this chapter)