NBA: Start by torturing Jordan and add points to upgrade

Chapter 827 LeBron, that's very rude of you!
"Chris, do you know what a Komodo dragon is? I think it's a giant lizard?" James, who had just returned to his defensive position after seemingly retreating to full-force defense, quietly asked Bosh, who was closest to him.

"I remember that thing was clearly a lizard, but Camelot said it looked like a hyena. Am I mistaken, or is that bastard just talking nonsense?"

“If Carmelo were just talking nonsense, I would definitely scold him directly, but Lin told him this, so I want to make sure that I’m not mistaken.”

“That’s very rude of you, LeBron.” Bosh twisted his long neck a couple of times, clearly recalling some unpleasant memory of being given a nickname: “You’re making me feel like you’re trash-talking me. Are you unhappy with my performance?”

"I haven't even gotten the basketball yet, isn't it normal that I haven't scored?"

“Fuck you! I’m not mocking you, Chris! I’m just asking you a question!” James had Nick Young’s signature question mark face, and he felt that a lot of people were acting strange today.

“I know I have a long neck, but I don’t like being called a Komodo dragon,” Bosh continued, “When I was in school, someone called me a giraffe, and guess what? I punched his nose and sent him to be a northern grey gibbon.”

"Don't ask me what a northern gray gibbon is, I don't know what it is either, but when I searched for 'noseless monster' on Wikipedia, this guy was the first one that popped up."

"When you search for long-necked animals, what's the second thing that pops up besides giraffes?" Lin Tian had already dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and couldn't help but ask.

"Giraffe".

"The third."

"ostrich."

"the fourth."

"Long-necked swan".

"the fifth."

"Snake-necked turtle".

"sixth."

"That's enough!" Bosh snapped. "Damn it, I'm not a zoologist, how could I possibly know so much?"
I saw it all by accident!
It was completely unintentional! It wasn't at all about finding a handsome, strong long-necked animal to give myself a nickname!

That's not true at all!

"Alright, alright, just kidding." Lin Tian said as he passed the ball to Anthony next to him, letting him go one-on-one against James.

In the early stages of the match, it was clearly the two guys' territory, so Lin Tian simply let them fight like madmen and see how things went!
Anyway, the competition between these two for who is the strongest of the 03 draft class and who is more deserving of the titles of number one draft pick and best rookie has long been at a fever pitch.

However, the two players are located in the east and west of the country, and they usually only compare data, records, and honors from a distance. They only play each other twice a year in the regular season, so the opportunity to face each other head-on is really rare.

This time, the two finally meet head-on on the highest stage. What are they waiting for if not to have a good fight?
For the second consecutive possession against James, Anthony used his signature jab step to start his shot.

He patiently searched for the rhythm and gaps in James' defense. Then, he suddenly dribbled back and looked up at the basket, while simultaneously making a small dribble with the basketball in his hand, successfully tricking James into taking a step forward.

Although James didn't jump, and his center of gravity was just shifted upwards due to being tricked, it was enough for Anthony!
Anthony quickly lowered his center of gravity while dribbling, took two quick steps forward, and then suddenly pulled up for a jump shot, the ball sinking accurately once again!
After scoring, Anthony was on defense while keeping a close eye on James, as if to say that no matter what grudges or animosity they had, they were going to settle things today.

James continued to take over the dribbling and playmaking duties, dribbling the ball up the court and directing his teammates' movements while sticking close to Anthony. These two are definitely going to be battling it out from start to finish tonight!
But thinking about it, it's understandable that tonight is extremely important for both of them!

The battle for the title of the best player of the 03 generation gave this match a unique meaning!
No one wants to lose in a head-to-head confrontation on the highest stage!
Facing Anthony's close defense, James did not call for a screen this time. Instead, he suddenly accelerated and drove hard, pushing past Anthony all the way to the basket. Then, he suddenly made a low-hand pass to Francis, who was cutting to the basket.

Unfortunately, although Francis' timing and angle of receiving the ball were perfect, he was still unable to completely shake off Lin Tian!

Francis, who was jumping with the ball to prepare for a layup, was completely unaware that Lin Tian was chasing him from behind.

Of course, given his current state of having suffered multiple major injuries and a significant decline in athletic ability, whether or not he can spot Lin Tian will not change the outcome of this play.

Francis is no longer the springy teenager who refused to report to the Grizzlies!

"Snapped!"

With a muffled thud, Lin Tian slapped the basketball onto the backboard and then caught it in his arms.

Unfortunately, even he couldn't launch a counterattack immediately.

Because Martin and Bosh, two big men, immediately spread their arms to interfere and block Lin Tian's advance and first pass.

Furthermore, since Anthony and Wallace hadn't found any suitable fast break opportunities, Lin Tian simply stopped rushing.

The night is long, let's take it slow!
"Chris, what's the dinosaur with the longest neck?" Before Bosh and Martin could get back on defense, Lin Tian slowly dribbled the ball while posing the profound question again.

"Canadian Mamenchisaurus!"

"And who's second?"

"A giant Ruyang dragon!"

"third?"

"Super Dragon!"

"You can choose a nickname for yourself..."

"Super Dragon! You can all call me Chris Super Dragon!" Bosh said, extremely proud of himself. It was obvious that he had been researching for a long time; he probably wore out the dinosaur encyclopedia on Wikipedia.

At the same time, Lin Tian also confirmed that this guy was very concerned about the length of his neck.

And as long as you are willing to memorize and put in the effort, you will definitely be able to remember the world's second and third highest peaks!
Look at Bosh!

You remember it so clearly!
His memory is even divided into two sections: 1. Ranking of the neck length of existing animals; 2. Ranking of the neck length of dinosaurs.

What is a major?

This is professionalism!
"Chris, what's Super Dragon? Why did you want that nickname? Is it because that thing's neck is also... very handsome and imposing?" James, who had just returned to his defensive position, also asked casually.

This certainly cannot be blamed on James's quick tongue or low emotional intelligence.

After all, what boy could resist a powerful dinosaur?
I simply couldn't refuse; I really wanted to know more about it!

"LeBron, you're so rude." Bosh didn't answer James' question, but turned around and ran after Stoudemire.

Abandon evil thoughts and focus on defense!
This time, Lin Tian did not pass the ball to Anthony.

After all, the Spurs' coach is Popovich, and their defensive discipline and in-game management are far superior to those of players like Brown and Rivers!

Anthony has already taken two shots in a row. If we let him take another shot, he might get double-teamed!
Anthony's response to being double-teamed is a point that those who believe he is inferior to James often bring up.

"A guy who isn't good at passing, always makes mistakes when double-teamed, or forces himself to take difficult shots is clearly not suitable to be the team leader. If he were the team leader, his stats would be fine, but the team's record..."

"Bless yourself!"

Although Lin Tian has been intentionally training Stoudemire and Anthony this season to help them grow quickly, it is clear that this is the Finals, which may be the most watched game in NBA history, or even in the entire history of basketball.

Now is not the time for Anthony to practice; the most important thing now is to play the most correct and rational basketball. Lin Tian dribbled the ball, directing his teammates' movements, while also passing the ball based on the team's movement. The Knicks' entire offensive system was now fully operational!

Finally, Wallace and Okur crossed over with an off-ball screen, and the ball was passed perfectly to Stoudemire, who finally got some space in the mid-range. Stoudemire received the ball and shot!
"Shh!"

With a crisp snap, the score was tied again!

6: 6!

This tie is the first of seven ties between the two sides in this quarter!
Throughout the first quarter, neither side could pull away, and neither was able to mount any effective offensive surges. Despite giving their all, neither side could gain a clear advantage in the game.

The Spurs' lineup change had a noticeable effect. JR Smith was on fire in the first quarter, making 2 of 3 three-pointers and adding a fast break dunk, scoring a team-high 8 points in the quarter!
Meanwhile, team leader LeBron James continued his all-around performance, scoring 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists in a single quarter!

His five assists directly revitalized the team's offense. He repeatedly broke through and passed the ball to open teammates in half-court sets, assisting them to score. With James on the team, as long as the other Spurs players run hard, the ball will always reach them.

This is actually James's most proficient and favorite way of playing. He always prefers to let his teammates attack first and find their rhythm. Then, after his teammates have found their rhythm, he will start his own attack, making it impossible for the opponent to defend against!
He is certainly not an offensive kaleidoscope like Carmelo Anthony, nor is he good at attacking outside the paint; his mid-range and long-range shooting skills are still being honed.

But James has physical attributes that are at least one level above almost everyone else. He has the largest weight and the strongest body among all perimeter players in the league, and his speed is also incredible.

Even a top player like Anthony, whose physical attributes are already quite frightening and superhuman, is clearly inferior to James in terms of speed.

Aside from Lin Tian, ​​the monster at point guard, the most monstrous guy in this league is definitely LeBron James!

For the Knicks, Anthony was on fire in the first quarter, getting the most opportunities and scoring 11 points. Lin Tian also contributed 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists. In terms of versatility and ability to orchestrate the team's offense, Lin Tian is among the best in history!
33: 32!

At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks were leading the Spurs by one point. Their performance in this quarter, as well as their attitude and commitment on both offense and defense, were top-notch. They did not relax, become complacent, or underestimate their opponents.

On the contrary, the Knicks played with more intensity than they have in previous games.

Unfortunately, they failed to gain any advantage in the first quarter and instead became embroiled in a close battle.

However, neither Old Nelson nor Lin Tian and the others were in a hurry. A game is more interesting when it's played slowly and gradually! It's quite boring to always defeat your opponent in a few quick moves!
"It looked like the two sides were evenly matched in the first quarter, but actually the Knicks had already started to take the lead!" Barkley quickly began to analyze the game at the end of the first quarter.

"The first issue is the playing time, which is also the biggest difference between the two sides in the first quarter."

"For the Knicks, Anthony and Stoudemire both clocked out, playing for 8 minutes and 40 seconds before leaving the court for a rest. The Knicks did not increase the playing time of their starters just because the game was close or evenly matched, at least not in the first quarter!"

"Their key players even had a slightly longer rest time in the first quarter than before. Okur and Wallace went to the bench to rest with one minute left in the first quarter, leaving only Lin Tian to play the full 12 minutes!"

"The situation was completely different for the Spurs. James and Bosh both played the full 12 minutes. Martin and JR were substituted with one minute left in the game. The only one who left early, playing only 8 minutes, was Francis."

"But that wasn't a proactive personnel adjustment. It was an adjustment that the Spurs had no choice but to make after Francis was fouled twice by Lin."

"For the Spurs, their biggest problem right now is whether their starters can hold on and perform at their best for the entire 48 minutes of the game, showing their best and strongest side!"

Kenny added, "That's right! If the Spurs continue to rotate and play like this, then even if they don't fall behind in the first half, or even if they have the advantage and take the lead in the first half, they'll be fine."

"But at a certain point in the second half, when they were suddenly overcome by fatigue, the whole team lost their energy and couldn't mount a counterattack, they were finished!"

"Given the Knicks' offensive firepower and finishing ability, if the Spurs relax even slightly or their offensive efficiency drops even a little, the Knicks can quickly go on a run within 2-3 minutes to widen the score gap and maintain their advantage!"

"This Knicks team's firepower is absolutely top-tier in history!"

“You’re too conservative, Kenny,” Miller said with a laugh. “If we’re only considering offense, this Knicks team is the greatest of all time! No team you bring in can surpass them. I can let you bring in any team; no team in the history of the NBA can compare to them!”

"Therefore, there is no other way and no ifs, they are number one! A true number one, leading everyone else by a precipitous margin!"

"Forget about first place or not, the players from both sides have come onto the field!" Payton suddenly interjected. "Not only have they come onto the field, but the lineups of both sides have truly surprised me!"

"Well, or rather, the Spurs' roster surprised me. As for the Knicks, there's not much to say, just the usual Lin resting and Anthony and Stoudemire leading the team."

"But the Spurs are going all out from the first half! James and Bosh haven't rested and are still on the court!"

"The fact that these two are playing at this time basically means they won't get a rest tonight."

"Well, unless the game becomes garbage time early on, these two are likely to play the entire game again!"

“Popovich didn’t have a choice either,” Kenny sighed. “What can you do when the other team is Lin Tian? And the Knicks are so strong they’re terrifying.”

"They have that kind of strength, that intimidates their opponents so much that they dare not let their guard down for even a moment, and they have to be fully focused and give it their all at all times!"

"Let's see how the two sides play in the second quarter and how the game develops!"

As the referee inbounded the ball, Anthony dribbled quickly to the frontcourt. Then, contrary to his usual behavior, he immediately passed the ball to Stoudemire on the other side, while waving to signal everyone to spread out for Stoudemire so that he could have the ball and play one-on-one.

This time, Anthony took on the role of leader, feeding his teammates and letting them take the lead while he created space for them.

Of course, that's about all he can do. If you ask him to dribble the ball, organize the offense, find open teammates, and call for plays, he simply can't do it; he doesn't have that ability.

Stoudemire wasn't afraid at all when he had the ball against Bosh.

Both players are face-up power forwards who excel at shooting, but their playing styles are completely different.

Bosh's three-point shooting is more accurate, and his skills in driving to the basket and posting up are better.

Stoudemire was virtually invincible in the mid-range, and his physical attributes were explosive. Although his technical details were not as good as Bosh's, his explosiveness and finishing ability were far superior to Bosh's.

For example, in this play, Stoudemire didn't play any tricks with Bosh. After getting the ball, he raised it with both hands and, without caring whether Bosh would fall for it or not, he made a powerful shot and forced his way to the basket, using his shoulder to push Bosh aside.

Then, with a sudden, powerful leap, he slammed the ball into the basket with one hand!

"boom!"

Looking at the current 4-5 positions in the entire league, Stoudemire's physical attributes are probably only comparable to those of Dwight Howard!
That was amazing!

In response, the Spurs were even more direct. James and Bosh set a screen outside the three-point line, and then James drew the defense before making a no-look behind-the-back bounce pass to Bosh outside the three-point line.

This time, Stoudemire didn't lose his position and quickly moved up to cover, reaching out to block the shot.

But Bosh shot with even more determination. After receiving the ball, he didn't even look at Stoudemire; he just pulled up and shot!

"Shh!"

After a sharp crack, the two sides are tied once again tonight!
The competition is getting increasingly intense!

For the next three minutes, both sides traded blows, neither able to gain the upper hand.

Of course, this means that no one has a clear advantage.

If we had to say something, the Spurs were slightly better than the Knicks during this period. They successfully took the lead, although it was only by 2 points, a gap that could be closed in one possession.

But we are in the lead after all, aren't we?

(End of this chapter)