NBA: I really just want to be a second-in-command

Chapter 160 Pau Gasol

On the court, Lu Yusheng once again broke through Alston's defense.

And another emergency stop jumper to score!

The fourth quarter is over.

This jump shot directly overtook the score and overtook it by one point!
"Old man, are you still stubborn?" Mason said, "The current trend of the game seems to be completely different from what you predicted just now. You said, before the end of the third quarter, the Rockets will beat the Lakers, but now the Lakers Still in the lead. What do you think about that?"

Barkley: "Can I not comment?"

"No, you have to give me a reasonable explanation. Otherwise, with my basketball IQ, it's really hard for me to understand this matter. After all, I'm not a professional."

Barkley laughed, "What else can I say? Dude, well, at this time, I have to admit that Lu Yusheng played really well, completely exceeding my expectations. This guy really The most important thing is to use my own strength to bring the Lakers out of the quagmire. I said at the beginning that he did not have such ability, but now he proves that I underestimated him. I have to admit that this kid really Up-and-coming point guard, no, maybe more than one point guard."

At this moment, Barkley finally stopped being stubborn, and showed his praise for Lu Yusheng.

Mason smiled, "I also have to admit, this is the first time I've seen you deny your point of view so quickly."

"Oh, I can't help it. It's also the first time I met someone who impressed me in the first game after I made a conclusion." Barkley said, "You know, when I made a conclusion for Yao Ming Afterwards, he also scored [-] points after several games, who would have thought that this kid would score [-] points just after I finished talking today."

"Then in this situation, do you think the Rockets or the Lakers have a better chance in the fourth quarter?" Mason asked.

"Although I admit that Lu Yusheng is really good, I still think that the Lakers can't beat the Rockets. After all, the overall strength of the players on both sides is at stake. The Lakers only have Lu Yusheng himself." Barkley said, "Their chances of winning are really not great. , I should say that there should be no problem, right?"

"Of course, I think your judgment this time is objective, because in fact, I think so too. Lu is indeed very strong. It is really not easy for a rookie to stand up and turn the tide at this time, but the problem is, Except for him, the Lakers have no one else who can stand up and help him, but on the Rockets side, with superstars like Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, they can stand up and solve problems at critical moments." Mason said.

On the Lakers' bench, Zen Master still didn't give up the game, and he thought it was over.

It was Lu Yusheng who single-handedly made him regain his hope for this match.

This kid is really a blessing!
This season, he can't remember how many times, whenever the team was in a desperate situation, it was this kid who brought the score back bit by bit.

"Lu," Zen Master said to Lu Yusheng, "You played very smartly just now, but if you want to win the fourth quarter, you have to find a way to find other talents. Do you know what I mean?"

Zen Master's words were not just a compliment, he himself admitted that Lu Yusheng's fight just now was very clever.

Originally, he was a little worried that Lu Yusheng could not find the weak point of the Rockets' defensive system, so he planned to call a timeout and tell him this.

But after thinking about it, I gave up again.

After all, Zen Master thought that it would be a bit difficult for Lu Yusheng.

After all, the first thing to do in this cracking method is to be able to break through Alstom and then shoot before the Rockets' supplementary defense arrives.

These two points are exactly what Lu Yusheng lacks.

But what he didn't expect was that Lu Yusheng was self-taught, so he found it by himself, and his breakthrough and shooting tonight, all of which can be described as perfect.

It has to be said that this kid has a good understanding of tactics.

The Zen master asked himself, although he had shown talent in this area when he played at Lu Yusheng's age, he was definitely not as sophisticated as Lu Yusheng.

Of course, Zen master is also very clear that there is still a whole quarter left in the game, and the Lakers cannot win the game with Lu Yusheng alone.

Even guys like Kobe and Michael have a hard time doing it.

Lu's wonderful attack just now solved the problem of morale and stabilized the morale of the army.

But if you want to win the game, you must revitalize the whole team and all the people are soldiers, so that you have a chance to win the Rockets.

Lu Yusheng nodded, "Is there any tactical arrangement?"

"Yes." Zen Master turned back and said to the others, "We have already fought them to this point. We must win this game, otherwise we will be sorry for our previous efforts. The last quarter of the game, the tactics on the field, everything According to Lu's arrangement, everyone must obey unconditionally."

Lu Yusheng: "..."

Brother, are you kidding me?

What I mean by asking you is that I want you to give me some tactical guidance, but your tactic is to let everyone listen to me?

Isn't it still me to consider tactics?
You are also being lazy.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay when they heard the words, and everyone had different hearts. Some, like Wharton and Vujacic, were surprised. After all, it was hard for them to believe that Zen master made such an order to make everyone listen to a rookie's tactical arrangement.

Some people were naturally dissatisfied. After all, Lu Yusheng was just a rookie who had only played five games. It was really awkward for them, veterans who have been fighting for many years, to listen to the arrangements of a young boy.

Especially Simash Parker, his face was even more ugly.

Although during this period of time, he had already tacitly accepted the reality that he was the backup point guard in his heart. After all, Lu Yusheng's performance was indeed much better than him, and there was nothing he could do if he was not convinced.

But now Zen master said such an arrangement in front of all the players, of course he felt even more awkward.

Of course, there are also people like Vujacic and Luke Wharton. They have a good relationship with Lu Yusheng, and they have long judged that Lu Yusheng is an extraordinary kid with unlimited potential. They are not at the same level as them, so The mentality has already been relaxed.

With a whistle, the last quarter of the game begins!
The Lakers serve.

The Zen master sat back on his chair and looked at the field thoughtfully.

"Hey, Phil, are you exaggerating a bit?" Kobe on the side suddenly said.

"Oh? Why do you say that? How exaggerated?"

"Ask knowingly," Kobe said, "You handed over tactical command to Lu, and handed it over to him in public. Have you considered the psychology of other teammates?"

Zen Master smiled slightly, "Is it okay to let the team's point guard bear the tactical pressure?"

"This is two different things. If you let a rookie take on this kind of responsibility, other people will definitely feel uncomfortable psychologically. They will definitely put pressure on Lu. You want everyone to isolate him, isn't that right?" Kobe said, "Phil , I think you did this on purpose."

"It was done on purpose," Phil Jackson said, "but I'm definitely not what you think. I want everyone to isolate him. This is not good for us. The reason why I do this is very simple. "

"What is it?"

"Didn't you see Lu's performance on the field just now? Could it be that his performance just now is not worthy of the arrangement of this tactical focus?" Zen Master said, "As for the others, I have never thought about their feelings at all. I think As far as Chong Lu's performance in the past few games is concerned, even if Lu is given more tactical weight, they have nothing to say."

"Then why on earth did you do that?"

"Can't you see that I am cultivating his leadership qualities?" said the Zen master.

"Leadership?"

Kobe said to himself, are you planning to replace me with him?
"Kobe, we have to be responsible for him. I haven't seen such an excellent rookie point guard for many years. If there is no accident, he will definitely be the boss of the team in the future. If he is on a bad team , this thing does not need to be cultivated at all, he will form it by himself, but he is in our team now, the leader here can only be you, he has no such opportunity, so I have to help him cultivate this temperament ’” said the Zen master.

Kobe still looked puzzled, "I still don't understand."

Zen master smiled, "Cultivating his leadership qualities has two purposes. Establish his authority and let him quickly become the second-in-command of the Lakers besides you. At that time, he will have greater transaction value and our bargaining chip." , it’s no longer just a good rookie, it’s our No. [-] guy on the Lakers.”

Kobe looked complicated, "What about the second purpose?"

The Zen master continued, "The second purpose, as I said before, is that we can't just consider getting value from him, but also be responsible to others, and cultivate his leadership qualities in advance, so that when he is traded to other teams, he will You won’t be at a loss, but you can become the leader of that team as a matter of course.”

After Zen Master finished speaking, he looked back at Kobe, "Tell me, do you kill two birds with one stone? It not only achieves my goal, but also allows him to grow, and both sides benefit."

"Phil, I thought... I thought his performance just now would make you change your mind, but I didn't expect..."

"Kobe, you have to trust my judgment on this matter, you can't have a different opinion from mine, we have to stand together to consider the problem, and I told you a long time ago, Lu is indeed very good, given time he It must be an excellent point guard in the league, but in our tactics, the requirements for point guards have never been high. It is a waste for us and him to keep him here. It is better to use him to trade for an excellent point guard. big man.

I know you can't bear him, but Kobe, you have to think about it. He has just entered the league and he is still very young, but you and I are no longer young, and we don't have much time to waste. "

"But he said he would help me win the championship!" Kobe said suddenly excitedly.

As for why he was suddenly excited, he himself didn't quite understand. For a moment, he sighed and felt that he really shouldn't talk to Zen Master like this. After all, Zen Master really wanted to help him win the championship.

All that the Zen master did, although it was unfair to Lu Yusheng, was entirely for Kobe's sake.

"Feel sorry."

The Zen master smiled slightly, "I understand your psychology very well, Kobe, the Lakers have really treated you unfairly in the past two years, they haven't recruited any helpers for you, so you don't want to give up on Lu, how about this, I can tell you a little bit about Kubuche Ke's trading plan. But this matter is still in a highly confidential stage, so..."

"Tell me, do you think I'm someone who can't keep a secret?" Kobe said.

Zen master looked around for a while, and then whispered in Kobe's ear, "Do you have any impression of the Spanish center of the Grizzlies?"

Kobe was slightly shocked when he heard the words, "Pau Gasol?"

Zen master nodded and continued to whisper, "They are planning this deal. We don't have a good bargaining chip at the moment. The Grizzlies are not willing to let people go, but believe me, Kobe, the Grizzlies will definitely fart in the middle of the season." They came to us for a deal."

Kobe pondered silently. Of course he understood that at that time, Lu Yusheng had already played.The Grizzlies are really eager to get a good point guard, and they will be happy.

"Pau Gasol." Kobe said the name again, and the handsome face of the big Spanish man appeared in front of him.

Yes, apart from Yao Ming, that big man is indeed quite suitable for Zen Master's tactics.If he could join the Lakers, it would be a perfect fit.

Can……

He couldn't help but glanced at Lu Yusheng on the field again.

At this moment, Lu Yusheng was launching a pick-and-roll with Vujacic. After the pick-and-roll, he quickly passed an unimaginably exquisite pass. The ball passed through almost three Rockets defensive players, guided precisely, and passed to Vujacic.

The home court of the Toyota Center gave out unbelievable exclamations!
"Is there... is there no way to have the best of both worlds?" Bryant asked.

"You want to get Pau Gasol and keep Lu, oh, this is absolutely unrealistic, Kobe, the management of the Grizzlies is not a fool." Zen Master said.

"If it can't be realized, can't...can't find a tactical system based on the first and second positions?" Bryant asked.

"Unless you want to replace me too," said the Zen master.

Kobe understood that Zen Master's triangle offense really cannot do without a big man who can support him. It is really unrealistic for him to change the tactics he has played all his life, but trading that kid, in his heart...

This really gave Kobe a headache.

On the court, the situation facing the Lakers is not optimistic. Although Lu Yusheng just passed an exquisite pass to Vujacic, the pass did not turn into an assist, and Vujacic missed another empty basket.

Counting the last time, he has missed two shots in a row, wasting two wonderful passes by Lu Yusheng.

Lu Yusheng had already followed the Zen master's arrangement, but the effect seemed to be unsatisfactory.

On the other hand, the Rockets, McGrady and Yao Ming took turns on the offensive end, scoring one after another!
This put the Lakers in a passive position again.

Lu Yusheng gritted his teeth. Does this game really depend on his scoring to win?
But he... has now scored thirty points!
Could it be that he is going to create a miracle tonight? ?

(End of this chapter)