Generation Z Artists

Chapter 207 The Spatial Theory of Changing the Times

Ah Gou is becoming more and more useless.

Every day he just stands on the sidelines, pours out some awful chicken soup for everyone, and spends the rest of his time doing only two things—

"Mike!"

This is the time to restore team discipline.

"SR!"

This is the time to review the tactics.

Ah Gou has mastered the art of summoning reinforcements.

Ah Gou was completely absorbed in it.

Ah Gou rushed up to give the interview.

More than one media outlet criticized him: "Is Coach Collins just a tactical board administrator? Why does he immediately hand the tactical board to SR every time there's a timeout?"

This was a remarkable scene on the NBA professional court during the 01-02 season.

As the Wizards' live broadcasts increased, everyone realized that Fang Xinghe was not only the core of the Wizards' on-court tactics, but also the off-court tactical architect.

Whenever the game reached a crucial moment, the tactics board was always in Fang Xinghe's hands, with the other team members surrounding him and following his instructions, while Agou stood on the outer circle, silently nodding.

His nodding posture was particularly steady and handsome.

He crossed his arms, his fingers frequently stroking his chin, his eyes calm and resolute, as if nothing could defeat him.

"How much is Collins making this year? Damn, I can earn that money too!"

The commentator's envy, jealousy, and resentment were palpable.

As the Wizards improved, the head coaches of other teams gradually became restless.

"Nonsense! This is a desecration of the head coach's duties!"

Collins chuckled and shrugged: "My coaching style is to know how to use people effectively. I have SR, why wouldn't I use him?"

"Ball hog! A professional player should focus on his own job!"

Collins chuckled and shrugged: "Do you even know what a 'chosen point guard' is? Adjusting tactics is his job!"

"Bullshit! Players are just players, otherwise what's the point of having a head coach?"

Collins chuckled, suddenly realizing, "Oh! So your point guards can't devise tactics? No wonder... tsk tsk."

"You ***! Doug, you ***!"

Collins infuriated more than one person, but of course, the one who was most furious was always the Zen Master.

In every post-game interview after a Wizards win, he would find a way to bring up Phil Jackson and belittle the Wizards' ability to make on-the-spot adjustments to the point that it was not even worth a hair on Fang Xinghe's head.

Fang Xinghe's reputation as the "chosen point guard" is growing, and his "Moreyball" style of play is gradually becoming the focus of the industry, regarded as "an innovation and driving force for the NBA".

Old Nelson and Hubie were Fang Xinghe's most steadfast advocates.

"There's no more brilliant way to play than this!"

"The ultimate in efficiency!"

"SR presents a future that sparks the imagination!"

Numerous programs have emerged due to Fang Xinghe's magic ball playing style, and even a regular live broadcast inevitably results in arguments among the commentators.

Soon, this antagonism escalated to the point of affecting the entire league, generating sustained and high levels of public interest.

The reason is simple—it's too visually appealing.

Efficiency is a concern for professionals; for the average viewer, the only deciding factor is whether the play is entertaining.

Fang Xinghe's dazzling playing style attracts a large audience for every nationally televised game, and discussing him generates huge buzz, so the media is naturally keen on it.

After extensive professional analysis, Fang Xinghe's complete set of tactics is no longer a secret.

He only has three tricks up his sleeve.

The first move: three-pointer with the ball.

Fang Xinghe's three-point shooting technique has a strong modern style. In today's view, it's not just a matter of being unreasonable, but a complete disaster.

If the defender doesn't stick close enough, the opposing team can complete a three-point shot using any kind of pre-emptive technique.

Step-back jumper, fake move followed by a step-back, pull-up three-pointer with two or fewer dribbles, dragging step, lateral hop step...

Before him, no one had ever developed such a rich variety of three-point shooting techniques.

Thanks to his excellent coordination and high spring speed, his two-stage three-point shot is as graceful as a celestial being descending from the heavens, a sword coming from the east, it's incredibly beautiful to watch.

So despite his relatively few goals, many experts and fans believe that his three-point shooting ability surpasses that of Reggie Miller and Ray Allen.

In fact, from the mid-90s until 2005, the league's defensive intensity was extremely unfriendly to three-point shooters.

but……

"SR's three-point shooting is unaffected by defense, which is the most terrifying aspect and also the future development direction for penetrating guards in the league."

The HC rule is indeed not friendly to three-point shooters who receive the ball and shoot – they will inevitably be dragged and bumped when moving, and an extra hand will appear around their waist when they receive the ball, making them very vulnerable to elbows in the ensuing entanglement…

Hamilton's recent performances have been inconsistent, with one game being brilliant and the other terrible, which stems from targeted counter-attacks.

If you can run, then I'll hold you back and not let you run.

If you're a good shooter, then I'll constantly apply physical contact to disrupt your shooting touch.

Whenever the Wizards play an away game, the opposing team almost always defends Hamilton in this way. Since the referees are lenient, they can keep banging on him for two quarters, but by the third quarter, Hamilton's shooting consistency will inevitably decline.

This is just for mid-range shots; if it's a three-point shooter, the impact would be even greater.

Therefore, in this day and age, catching and shooting three-pointers does not affect the overall outcome of the game, especially in the playoffs.

But what does this have to do with Brother Fang?
When he has the ball and is attacking, no defender dares to actively seek contact.

It was too close; it was wiped away in a half-turn.

This is his second move: a spectacular breakthrough.

Fang Xinghe's regular dribbling footwork is only matched by a very few players, but once he unleashes his Phantom Strike, anyone who comes up to him is doomed.

Similarly, he couldn't stop Iverson's drives; that's how passive defenders are.

The difference is that after Iverson broke through the perimeter, he faced a group of muscular players in the paint.

Once Fang Xinghe breaks through, there are often only two centers in the paint.

The value of his advocacy for trading Robinson skyrocketed with every Wizards victory, leading some media outlets to jokingly remark, "This year's GM of the Year should also be awarded to SR!"

Robinson practices his three-pointers from the 45-degree angles on both sides every day, and now his shooting percentage from those two points has reached 38.5%, which makes him so happy that he raps every day.

As long as Robinson's three-point shooting isn't too bad on the day of the game, then it's all set. The opposing center can only cower in the paint and watch Fang Ge tremble in fear.

There are quite a few great rim-protecting centers in the league right now, but they have a very tough time facing Fang Xinghe.

With its high elasticity and maximum flexibility, this level of performance is something that those who haven't experienced it firsthand will never understand.

Other breakthrough-type stars have a double-opening physique, but your brother Fang has a double-folding physique.

High speed + low weight + strong hang time = center must jump early or raise both hands and not jump at all.

Whether you jump or not, once the strategy is fixed, it's time for Brother Fang to twist things up.

When a player can tilt 45 degrees in any direction during mid-air, twist his upper body at any time, and land steadily, then don't even think about defending him.

Let's pray that his layup touch isn't good enough and that he misses this shot.

Therefore, the only viable proactive strategy when facing Fang Xinghe's layup is to provide timely resistance.

The only viable passive strategy is to raise both hands and position yourself in advance.

That's exactly what Duncan did.

The effect was not bad, limiting Fang Xinghe's layup shooting percentage to 60% without incurring too many fouls. In that game, Robinson's shooting touch seemed off, going 2-for-9 from three-point range and later being awkwardly left wide open.

Thus, the Spurs successfully forced Fang Xinghe to use his third move.

Pass the ball.

Key takeaway: The Wizards don't play the kind of pick-and-roll, drive-and-dish ball-dominant system you see.

Fang can pass the ball accurately at any time, in any place, and in any situation.

In the Wizards' tactics, Fang Xinghe is the primary passer for all playmaking functions, and he is responsible for secondary distribution—unless Fang Xinghe intentionally draws away elite defenders, the playmakers will not aim to launch an all-out attack.

Therefore, his usage rate was not as high as Iverson's, but he averaged 10 assists per game.

The combination of his top-tier skills in driving, shooting, and passing makes him the most annoying player in the league, bar none.

Danzi isn't hard to defend. When he has the ball in the low post, everyone knows what he's going to do—20% chance of passing, 80% chance of backing down the opponent. Anyway, you can't defend him; you just have to pray he doesn't make the shot.

But Fang Xinghe is different.

When he has the ball, not only is his opposing defender terrified, but all defenders have to be on high alert.

It's no exaggeration to say that one person holds the ball while five others watch.

The Wizards players didn't seem to care much; they were focused on their own tasks. As long as they found an open space, the ball would definitely be passed to them.

……

As Fang Xinghe's three individual playing styles became more and more integrated with the team, the Wizards began to steadily climb the ranks.

They almost never lose to weaker teams.

When playing against strong teams, watch Jordan's performance that night.

Anyway, Fang Xinghe consistently scored 25 points and 10 assists, allowing everyone to fully participate in the offense, happily stealing a few steals and blocks each game, regardless of winning or losing.

At first, the media tried to predict when Fang Xinghe's rookie wall would appear, but later, the wall collapsed and the house fell apart.

If you're going to defend a drive, just take a wild three-pointer. If you're going to defend a three-pointer, just drive in and attack the center. Once the center has two fouls, you'll naturally start double-teaming him. Then it's an easy pass and a four-on-three situation.

Even when in poor form, Danzi's low-post scoring and Fang Ge's Wild Horse counter-attacks mean they can hold their own against almost anyone.

Until mid-January, Fang Xinghe's performance remained consistently stable, and no team was able to force him to use his fourth set of tactics.

His reputation grew higher and higher each day.

"Fang Xinghe's spacing style of play is the future of the NBA!"

ESPN is done with this, they've laid their cards on the table—I'm the biggest Fang fan, nobody can argue with that!
“SR only ever launched attacks from beyond the three-point line and in the paint, leaving the vast central area entirely to Hamilton and Jordan. In that area, he almost exclusively focused on passing, facilitating, and drawing defenders.”

Hamilton thus had an extremely wide running space, and Mike thus had an extremely wide one-on-one space.

Look at their scores and efficiency!
Hamilton, a third-year student, averaged 26 points per game!

At 38 years old, Jordan's field goal percentage climbed to 53.5%!

SR amplifies its formidable power to the outermost and innermost edges, giving its two teammates, who are accurate mid-range shooters, the most comfortable space to unleash their potential.

I don't know how to praise his extraordinary talent in order to fully express my shock and admiration, but I am already a devout follower of SR!
This is the greatest point guard template in history!
Allen Iverson, now you know what you're missing from a championship? A team with the same roster, and a smart head coach who fully understands this style of play!

The storm inexplicably hit the 76ers.

It's highly likely that Iverson also possesses the core qualities of this style of play. Coincidentally, in last year's Finals, Iverson fought hard against the peak Lakers, but missed out on the championship, leaving many fans feeling regretful.

ESPN used the 76ers as a case study to analyze in detail the possibility of replicating Fang's space tactics.

The first step was for Iverson to develop an accurate three-point shot.

The second step is to trade for a stretch four like Horry or Robinson who can defend.

The third step is to find a shooting guard with accurate mid-range shooting.

The fourth step is to find a small forward who can drive to the basket and shoot.

Fifth step, copy the tactical assignments.

These bored experts did some deductions and finally discovered that if the 76ers had used this team-building strategy to fight the Lakers for seven games in last year's Finals, their chances of winning the championship would have been extremely high.

Iverson was originally good at driving to the basket and drawing fouls. Last year, he caused O'Neal a lot of trouble and often had to rely on the power forward for protection.

If teammates can help him create space and make the paint less crowded, the effect will be immediate.

If there is only one Fang Xinghe in the alliance, then this is called isolated and unproven.

With the addition of Iverson, the spatial theory was fully formed.

This is not the so-called "magic ball" of later generations; it is a three-dimensional style of play unique to this era.

"The best modern point guards should have both the ability to shoot threes with the ball and the ability to dominate inside. Combining the two can polarize the court space. With decent passing ability, they can create the most ideal offensive environment for their teammates, thereby maximizing the team's offensive power."

In the West, Princeton is blossoming in splendor.

OK combination's triangle offense is unparalleled.

In the East, Fang's spatial theory suddenly rose to prominence and became incredibly popular.

The 76ers were humiliated, fans turned against them, and thousands criticized them.

The constipated style of play, where "four players defend and Iverson attacks alone," has finally been put to rest.

Larry, undeterred and frustrated, retorted, "What a load of rubbish about spacing! Defense wins championships! Players have to play the right way! SR? He might not even make it past the East, what are you all bragging about?!"

He and Jeff Van Gundy quickly became Fang Xinghe's staunchest opponents, battling each other every day.

Since Fang's spatial attack method has not yet proven itself to be able to win the championship, the PK between the two sides is deadlocked, and neither side can gain an absolute advantage.

The consistency of his three-point shooting in the playoffs is questionable. When the defensive intensity is at its highest, can Fang Xinghe still perform at his current level?
Without concrete examples to prove it, no matter how sophisticated and self-consistent a theory may be, it will be difficult to convince those conservative elderly people.

In mid-January, the Wizards easily defeated the 76ers.

In a post-match interview, Fang Xinghe was asked about this.

"I do not care."

The arrogant king shrugged lightly.

"The so-called Fang's spatial tactics are centered on me. I don't care whether others want to copy it or whether they can copy it. I'm just here to take the victory, nothing more."

Larry's face turned ashen.

He brandished his fist and emphasized again, "That's not the right way! Just you wait and see!"

So, what exactly is the right way?
Will Fang Xinghe be able to secure his position as the first player in NBA history to become a tactical mastermind?

The media raised a series of topics, which enticed fans to spit out their opinions.

More and more people are starting to pay attention to the Wizards' schedule, Eastern Conference standings, and head-to-head records with strong teams, hoping to participate in the Wizards' championship run from start to finish.

Fang Xinghe is becoming increasingly popular and influential in the NBA, in the basketball world, and throughout the United States and the world.

But just before the All-Star Game, one day in late January, he suddenly disappeared from the roster.

The Wizards released a statement: "Due to a conflict of interest, SR has obtained the team's consent to take a long leave of absence to return to his home country to handle related matters. The date of his return is undetermined, but it will not affect the team's sprint plan. Please rest assured, fans."

One stone stirs up a thousand waves, and the fans are in an uproar: I'm reassured, my ass!

The media has gone mad.

This is something that has never happened in the modern NBA for decades: a team that claimed to be a championship contender suddenly lost its tactical core?!
No, where did he go?!
People from all walks of life began frantically gathering information.

It wasn't hard to find out, but when they learned the truth, they were all shocked, their mouths twitching and their eyes widening.

What the hell!

The team is here aiming for the championship, and you've gone back to making movies?
The second time it appeared on the global front page came so suddenly, yet so naturally.

Your brother Fang has once again become the focus of the world's attention.

(End of this chapter)