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Chapter 1 Finals Game [-]
"Black hello~~~~~~ dog!!!"

"Let's go back to the scene of the game and continue to broadcast Game 2012 of the NBA Finals in the 2013-[-] season."

"In the last game, the Spurs relied on their rich experience to win the crucial battle of Tianwangshan. The sixth and probably the last game, the Spurs still entered the game with a double-digit lead. Fourth quarter."

"They are only one step away from the O'Brien Cup. The Spurs' legend of reaching the finals and winning the championship in odd years may still continue!"

"As for the Heat's Big Three and Ray Allen, a legendary shooter, perhaps they can only express regret that this is not their era yet..."

"Okay, so the fourth quarter of the game officially started... The camera from the sideline broadcast was also shown on the Spurs' bench. We noticed that there was a very special face in the Spurs' coaching staff. This is an oriental face. He is indeed a Chinese."

"The Chinese assistant coach started from the Spurs in the first season in the NBA, and may even follow the Spurs to win the championship. What a dream start!"

"Li Sheng, 24 years old this year, got a professional coaching certificate after graduating from college, and began to promote himself in various NBAs, and finally got the approval of Spurs coach Popovich and joined the coaching staff.

"However, looking at the young man's expression, he seems very nervous, and he is probably also very excited. After all, as a member of the coaching staff, he also has the hope of winning the championship ring..."

Of course, Li Sheng who was on the sidelines was not nervous or excited, he was a little confused.

what's the situation?
I just woke up and I ended up in the NBA Finals, and it was 2013?
Through the sound of the live DJ and the signs on the sidelines, Li Sheng knew that it was the scene of the 2012-2013 NBA Finals, the two sides were the Spurs and the Heat, and he was deeply impressed by this game.

Because he was in college at the time, he followed the whole process of this year's finals, and he knew the process almost like the back of his hand.

But now, he is no longer a fan, but an assistant in it.

Moreover, he was also an assistant coach for the Spurs who lost in the end.

Get excited after following him, isn't this a good opportunity?
He doesn't hate James. Although there are many controversies about this guy, it has nothing to do with him.

He used to go to basketball forums and see those people arguing all day long over the black dogs he didn't know on the other side of the ocean, and he was always speechless.

Of course, he also had a lot of fun watching it, especially when there was a scolding battle, all parties played out, all kinds of stalking, they had a good time, and Li Sheng also enjoyed it.

Of course, his favorite place to shop is green... No, it's the pedestrian street.

Not to mention this, if Li Sheng is now on the Heat's side, he will naturally not be on the opposite side of James, but who told him to be in the Spurs now, then he can only be sorry for LeBron.

I especially remember that when I was still in college, I happened to watch this round of the series in the school dormitory. At the end, the classic scene of Duncan slapping the floor is unforgettable.

Just as Warriors fans can't let go of the 16-year championship, Spurs fans also have sympathy for the 13-year championship.

Just one step away, no, just one three point away!
Duncan averaged 18.9 points and 12 rebounds per game. The Heat, who were weak inside, were completely overwhelmed by this old man. Duncan, who was tossed enough by the Grizzlies' black and white bears in the last round, finally began to show his demeanor as the number one player in history this round.

It's just that he is not as good as the young man. After the sixth game, the veteran's physical strength has obviously reached the edge of danger. That's why there will be a scene where he misses a key goal in the tie-break and hits the floor in the backcourt.

And all of this stems from the last 20 seconds of this game.

In fact, it is also due to the physical strength of the young people. This round of the series was completely suppressed by Duncan's matchup. "Bo Yiban" grabbed the crucial moment at the end of the game, and from the final round, the victory of this round was decided. A rebound, and then assisted Ray Allen to hit a tying three-pointer.

When the game was dragged into overtime, the winner was already decided because the Spurs were exhausted.

Now he is here!
"Coach, I think we need to make some changes." Li Sheng is not surprised that he can speak English proficiently. He has inherited all the memories of the opponent, and even remembers the coach's tactics. What kind of.

Popovich looked back at him in surprise. Of course he had an impression of Li Sheng. After all, he was with him all day, but Li Sheng usually belonged to the kind of quiet study, doing things according to his duties. Povich is very satisfied, but also feels that he is just a mediocre talent.

This life may be here...

Popovich is respectfully called "Zhuge Weiqi" by Chinese fans. Although some remarks by this bad old man later proved that he is not worthy of this title at all, his coaching ability is recognized.

As for relying only on Duncan and Leonard's remarks, that's all.

Compared with Cole, who has been criticized a lot in later generations, although Popovich is also stubborn, he also appreciates the occasional spiritual performance of those players, and even encourages them.

Otherwise, there would not be a "demon knife" like Ginobili in his team. This is the unreasonable part of the rational, and it is actually a kind of rationality.

As for coaching, it can be seen from the "Spurs coaches" who spread all over the league later that he is also very good at this aspect.

"What's your idea?"

At this time, the game on the sidelines has changed drastically. After entering the fourth quarter, these veterans of the Spurs encountered physical difficulties, and the Heat faced the Mavericks in the fourth quarter of Game 11 in [-]. Dilemma, a terrifying energy erupted.

With consecutive three-pointers and James' impact on the inside, the Heat hit a 19-7 climax in the first half and overtook the score in one fell swoop.

At this time, the score on the court was 82-84, with the home team ahead.

"Coach, I think you need to pay attention to the Heat's three-pointers, especially Allen. At the critical moment, you need to send someone to watch him all the time. We can allow two points, but we can't allow three-pointers or even hits. Four points."

The conversation between the two attracted the attention of other teaching assistants.

Of course, the focus of their attention is also on Li Sheng, a young man.

Li Sheng's previous words made them sneer. After all, everyone knows this. Even if they didn't know it before, how can they not know the current situation on the field?

Popovich looked at the situation on the court with a serious face, called a timeout first, then turned back and said to Li Sheng: "We will talk later..."

After the timeout was finished, Popovich said: "LeBron and Dwayne cannot be played, and Chris is the same, but I agree with your opinion. Among the decisive lineups on the court, only Allen's three-pointer is the most effective." Lethality, but not yet."

Li Sheng nodded, knowing that Popovich was also waiting.

Waiting for the team's recovery!
And sure enough, after that, Parker recovered a bit, and more than a minute into the fourth quarter, he suddenly broke out and scored five points in a row, leading the score.

Here James made two key mistakes, Ginobili went to the free throw line twice under the fast break, and made three of four free throws. The Spurs have already led by five points.

The other assistant coaches were secretly looking at Li Sheng, including Popovich who also glanced at him, but Li Sheng didn't respond, as if the situation on the court was as he expected.

Then finally, James of the Heat team made up for it and hit a three-pointer. There were only 20 seconds left in the regular game. Li Sheng saw this familiar scene, and his heart suddenly thumped.

During the timeout, Popovich once again emphasized defense, and at the same time put on the current lineup with the strongest attack power. The small forward position is still Kawhi Leonard.

At this time, Li Sheng suddenly said: "Coach, the Heat will definitely adopt foul tactics later on. I don't think this lineup is appropriate."

What do you mean?
Everyone looked at Li Sheng, not understanding why he would come out to steal the show again.

Yes, he said to pay attention to the three-pointer, which everyone knows, and it was not Ray Allen who hit the three-pointer just now, but James. Now he even interferes with the lineup on the court. Does he want to rebel?
Popovich was not angry. In his philosophy of life, he believes that all abnormalities have a reason. Li Sheng's sudden abnormality may also have some reason. Is it really a "prophet"?
"Then what do you think should be done?"

"Put Neal on and replace Leonard."

"what?"

Everyone was shocked, and Leonard, who had been taciturn, also looked up at Li Sheng.

Li Sheng said without changing his face: "It's not that I'm dissatisfied with Kawhi, in fact I agree that Kawhi is the future of our team, but now, as a young player, he is under too much pressure.

"Although his free throw performance this season is not bad, but at this time, I think veterans are more trustworthy, especially veterans who have proven their big hearts."

In fact, it is not accurate to say that Neal is a veteran. Although he is almost 30 years old this year, his NBA qualifications are not much richer than Leonard.

However, it is true that he has a big heart. In his rookie season, he tied three points to help the team win. At the same time, his free throw percentage this season is also a little better than Leonard.

But Popovich is concerned about another question, "What if they don't choose to foul, but force us to miss free throws or pinch to make a ball-handling error?"

Although Leonard's handling of the ball is not as good as it was later, his size is sufficient, and he will not be instantly confused when he is flanked on the court.

What's more, he played so well before. As the future of the team, Popovich also has the idea of ​​​​considering the future, so he insists on putting him on the court at this time, just to use this kind of big scene to train him.

This is true in terms of results. After all, the Spurs made a comeback in the coming year, Leonard won the FMVP, and since then he has really taken over the Spurs.

(End of this chapter)