Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 593: Killing the Lakers’ Thabeet, Coach D, I won this round!

The day before the finals, Kobe brought the Lakers players to the Bobcats' training hall to cause trouble, which was something many people did not expect.

Normal players simply can't do such a thing.

But it is obvious that now, whether it is Kobe or McGrady, we cannot look at them as ordinary players.

Now in the NBA, they can do whatever they want without any restrictions. They can do whatever they want and don’t need to care about other people’s opinions.

Therefore, Kobe never thought about how big a sensation it would cause if he brought the Lakers players to the Bobcats training hall to disrupt the game one day before the start of the finals.

At this point, the Internet was going crazy.

No matter they supported the Lakers, the Bobcats or were just fans watching for fun, at this moment, they were all scrolling through the screen like crazy.

"Promise it, Michael, promise Kobe. The finals is a game, and a game has winners and losers. If there is a winner or a loser, you may not be able to let go. In football, they say that there is no final inning in a big game. Maybe your century-long confrontation will only be outside the court. Michael, promise Kobe!"

Fans on the Internet were all very excited and wanted to help Jordan make the decision.

However, in the Bobcats' practice facility, Jordan did not answer.

And, he didn't even speak.

Seeing this, some fans online couldn't wait any longer and some even refused to do it.

Kobe was already at the door, but Jordan didn't fight back.

"Is Michael Jordan afraid of Kobe?"

"Who has Joe ever been afraid of? I am not the kind of person who is afraid to accept a challenge. It's just that my offensive state is terrible now. Even if I have a one-on-one duel with Kobe, it will be Kobe who attacks and I defend. Isn't this too disadvantageous? This is not an unfair duel in the first place, but it is very unfair to me. I think Kobe's challenge now is a bit like blackmailing me!"

"Kobe is not blackmailing me morally, but he can't wait. This season is the peak season for Kobe. He will retire after this season. He wants to leave his peak to Michael Jordan. Kobe can't wait for Jordan to break through and find his offensive form. So, Kobe brought people to the Bobcats training hall to challenge Jordan. Although it is indeed a bit rude, he didn't have any bad intentions. What bad intentions can Kobe have? He just wants to leave the deepest mark on his basketball career."

This is very interesting.

The onlookers were so excited that they wished Jordan and Kobe would fight each other.

But fans of Kobe and Jordan were unusually calm at this time. It should be said that in the face of such a situation, fans on both sides were able to proceed from the facts and not appeal to emotions, which is indeed quite rare.

If it had been ten years ago, when Kobe challenged Jordan and Jordan refused, Kobe's fans would have probably started mocking Jordan for being afraid of losing to him.

At this moment, the harmony between Comey and Qiao Mi is indeed somewhat incredible.

Fans could all see that Kobe's behavior of forcing Jordan to play one-on-one was a bit rude, how could Kobe not know that?

Like he said himself, he couldn't wait.

I'm not just anxiously waiting for tomorrow's finals.

Similarly, his time was running out and his peak period was almost over. He couldn't give Jordan too much time to get back to his peak form.

Therefore, he actually wanted to use this somewhat rude coercion to put extreme pressure on Jordan so that Jordan could quickly get out of the haze and find himself again.

In Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, when Kobe was beating Westbrook in the Thunder, he had actually put extreme pressure on Jordan once and threatened Jordan once.

There is no doubt that these are all things that lead to the same end.

"Michael has no offense now. There's no point in playing one-on-one against Michael like him. Kobe, let's have some fun."

Just as Jordan was silent, Tabit next to him stood up.

Well, it’s not Beasley, not O’Neal, not Rose, it’s Thabeet!
This is very magical!
Seeing Thabeet stand up, even Popovich, who was watching the live broadcast in front of the computer, was surprised.

He knew that Kobe was going to bring his team to the Bobcats training hall for a challenge this time.

Popovich did not stop it at all, but allowed Kobe to take the Lakers players to the Bobcats' training ground to challenge.

In the Lakers, he had no way to command Kobe and others.

Kobe and others didn't give him face, and he had no way to deal with it.

Although Kobe did not give him face this time, nor was he instructed by him, he did help him a lot by taking people to the Bobcats' training hall to find a place.

Right now the Bobcats are like a fog.

He didn't know what Coach D's cards were or what his background was.

No one knows what Coach D’s trump cards and details are.

Kobe and the others can go and test the waters.

At least, from now on, Jordan's offensive form has not yet returned, which is a good thing.

If Jordan regained his offensive form, he would definitely not refuse a one-on-one challenge with Kobe.

The reason why Jordan refused, didn't say anything, and refused silently was because he had not yet regained his offensive form, and it would be too rude to accept a one-on-one challenge from Kobe.

Yes, it was disrespectful for Kobe to initiate the challenge.

It would be rude for Jordan to accept the challenge when he is not in good shape.

Others are bathing and burning incense to give you their best selves, but you respond in a perfunctory manner. This is naturally extremely rude.

Others should give you the best, and you should also give the best to others. This is fair.

I can only say that Kobe and Jordan are indeed a bit regrettable.

I can only say that those young players in the Eastern Conference teams are really hard to describe. They actually broke Jordan's mentality.

Caron Butler of the Heat, James, Smart, George and others of the Celtics, they all said, Michael, I am your dad!
It really made Jordan very upset, but it also really helped him a lot.

If Jordan's offensive state had not been broken, the current Bobcats team would definitely be a level more difficult.

Just like if the Bobcats didn't have Thabeet, the difficulty for the Bobcats to play against the Lakers would also increase by more than one level.

Popovich felt that he had some idea of ​​Jordan's depth.

Now, Popovich is focusing on Thabeet.

The presence of Thabeet makes him somewhat hesitant to use the combination of Yao Ming and Jokic, or the ultimate offensive combination of Yao Ming + McGrady + Kobe + McCaw + Roy.

Because of the presence of Thabeet, as long as Thabeet starts, there must be a player in the interior who can replace Thabeet. One of Antetokounmpo and Ebanks must be on the court.

This will limit the Lakers' options.

The Lakers have a lot of cards, which they don't have to play, but they can't be without.

So, what is Tabit's true strength?

Popovich is very curious about whether Thabeet's personal offense is enough to make the Lakers change their style for him. Popovich is very curious.

Of course, what Popovich is more curious about is that Coach D should be aware of what Thabeet means to both sides in this finals.

"Will Coach D let Thabeet challenge Kobe?"

"Bobo, I think, yes, definitely!"

Ok?
Popovich looked at Bowen beside him in surprise.

On the computer, Du Kang, who was being watched by Tabit and Kobe, did not hesitate at all and nodded with a smile.

This surprised Popovich.

Knowing that Thabeet was his secret weapon, he actually revealed his secret weapon before the finals started!
I have to say, Coach D is really Coach D.

Nash next to him kept pulling Coach D's sleeve, but he couldn't stop Coach D.

No matter how strong Thabeet's one-on-one ability is, how can he possibly face a player of Kobe's level without using all his strength!

Therefore, if Tabit wants to win and save his face, he cannot hold back!

"Monty, do you think it's possible that Coach D wanted to let Thabeet show off his strength on purpose so that Popovich would change his tactics and change from being proactive to being passive?"

Monty Williams is also keeping an eye on the Finals after leaving Boston.

Many NBA teams are inviting him, but he is not ready to come out for the time being. He will consider coaching after the finals.

"It's not possible. Based on my understanding of Coach D, this is 100% what he thinks."

Coach D likes to make his opponents change their playing style, but every time he meets Coach D, he remains unmoved and does not allow Coach D to take advantage of the situation.

"Monty, what do you think, Bobo, will be a mother?"

Budenholzer looked at Monty Williams worriedly.

Monty Williams nodded without any hesitation. "Based on my understanding of Popovich, he will definitely be fooled. He is a person who thinks a lot. Coach D's style is best restrained by smart people like Popovich. The smarter you are, the more passive and miserable you will be in front of Coach D. Unless you are smarter than Coach D, but it is obvious that Popovich is not as smart as Coach D, and he is obsessed with the battle of wits with Coach D. Naturally, the final result is already doomed."

Every time Popovich competes against Coach D, he is fooled by Coach D. You can't say Popovich is not strong.

However, there is always someone better than you, and Popovich was indeed completely suppressed by Coach D.

"Maybe, we should give Bobo some reminders..."

Budenholzer finally showed his true colors. Coach D has now become a huge obstacle for the Spurs.

The Spurs can be described as invincible in the NBA over the years.

Popovich, Kerr, and Magic Monty are all Spurs coaches.

However, these Spurs coaches were all suppressed by Coach D.

Popovich, the head of the Spurs, is still the worst one.

In the past, when they talked about the Spurs, they always praised them highly, saying that the Spurs were really great in the NBA, that your people were everywhere, and that each of them was so outstanding that others were scrambling to recruit them.

And now?

When people talk about the Spurs, they immediately bring up Coach D, and then there's a lot of cheerful laughter.

They Spurs team are almost becoming a footnote and a joke of Coach D.

Therefore, in this finals, Budenholzer, the deputy head of the Spurs, took the lead and planned to connect the Spurs coaches to give strong support to Popovich.

Among them, Magical Monty is naturally the biggest help.

After all, everyone in the world knows that Coach D’s biggest nemesis is Amazing Monty.

As long as the magical Monty can come off the court to help Popovich, Popovich's chances of defeating the Bobcats in the finals will greatly increase.

However, as a head coach, he must hate the so-called reminders and help from a group of people behind his back.

Therefore, it would be most appropriate for Budenholzer, Popovich's closest comrade-in-arms, to step forward.

Collect opinions and then let Budenholzer remind Popovich.

"Monty, whether Coach D wants to take the opportunity to intimidate Popovich depends on what Thabeet does next."

If Thabeet loses the one-on-one match.

Of course they were overthinking it, Coach D didn't have that idea at all.

But if Tabit wins, there are two situations.

One possibility is that Tabit won, and he stopped immediately and no longer continued to challenge, but in that case they were overthinking it.

Thabeet and Coach D are just trying to defend their own training ground, just for the dignity and face of their team. Kobe has come to challenge them, wouldn't it be too embarrassing if they don't suppress the challenger?

By suppressing Kobe, he gained face and a way out, without exposing his strength. That's all.

If Thabeet continued to challenge Kobe one-on-one after defeating him, it would not be normal logic. There would be no other reason except to show off his muscles and intimidate Popovich.

So, Budenholzer is also a smart man. With a little help from Magical Monty, he understood it.

In the one-on-one match between Thabeet and Kobe, it would definitely be a very bullying match for Kobe.

Tabit is tall and fast, and seems to be very familiar with Kobe's rhythm. Tabit's shooting is accurate, and even if Kobe hangs on Tabit, he can't defend Tabit.

If Kobe can defend Thabeet, Popovich won't have to worry about equipping Thabeet with a "bodyguard".

Thabeet and Kobe faced off, Thabeet won and Kobe lost.

Professionals can actually see this result.

But for the fans, this result was very shocking.

"Oh my god, Kobe lost the one-on-one match?!"

"And he lost without any temper. Kobe, who just threatened Jordan so arrogantly, was defeated by Thabeet in a one-on-one duel?!"

"Thabit has no intention of stopping. Thabit is challenging McGrady again!"

"Oh my god!!! McGrady also lost to Thabeet in a one-on-one match!"

"Yao!!! Yao actually lost too!!!"

"Roy!"

"McCaw!"

"Jokic!"

"Li Kaier!"

"Dinwiddie!"

"Oh my god, is Thabeet going to single-handedly beat the Lakers?!"

"Although NBA official games are not one-on-one, but Thabeet must be the strongest player in the NBA right now, right?!"

There is no doubt that a player with the height of a big center, the athletic ability of a top small forward, and the skills of a top shooting guard is a bug in one-on-one battles, a super-enhanced version of Beasley and Durant.

There used to be controversy over who was the strongest one-on-one player in the NBA, including Jordan, Kobe, McGrady, Beasley, Durant, etc.

Now that Thabit has come out, there is no more controversy.

From 10 to 0 Embiid. Now almost wearing out the entire Lakers, Thabeet's one-on-one confrontation is simply invincible!

Seeing Thabeet dressed like this, Embiid next to him was happy.

"RiRi, you see, I told you I'm still very strong, but that kid Tabit is such a jerk!"

Rihanna was also shocked and nodded woodenly.

So, how bad was James, my favorite player back then?

No, how blind was I to fall in love with someone like James?
Judging from James' strength, he probably can't even beat Ricky Lee and Dinwiddie in a one-on-one match!

Just when the whole network was looking forward to Thabeet wearing the Lakers jersey.

Coach D took action.

"That's enough, Hashem, that's enough."

Wearing 8, leaving Antetokounmpo and Ebanks, that's enough.

Du Kang said this with a smile, and Tabit stopped.

The only Lakers players who arrived here in the end who were not pierced were Antetokounmpo and Ebanks.

Seeing this, looking at the smiling Coach D in the computer, Popovich in front of the computer also smiled.

Coach D is still a person who cares a lot about face. He has the face, but his heart belongs to the Lakers.

"It seems that Coach D also knows that Ebanks and Antetokounmpo are the best defenders. After all, Coach D is the one who knows them best."

"Coach D, congratulations on maintaining the dignity of the Bobcats, but you have also been completely exposed!"

"Coach D, I won this round!"

Just when Popovich was in a good mood, his cell phone rang.

Budenholzer's.

Popovich picked up.

then……

Popovich's ears were deafened by the explosion.

"Pop, stop laughing, you've been fooled by Coach D again!!!"

What is all this?

Fooled?

Did Coach D use some trick on me?

I haven't met Coach D today, nor have I had a war of words with Coach D. But I have grown and improved now, and I will no longer be stubborn in contact with Coach D. As long as I don't contact Coach D, I won't be tricked by Coach D.

How could I be fooled?
then!

The clever and resourceful Bobo suddenly thought of something.

The smile on Popovich's face completely froze.

Farke! ! !

I really got fooled by Coach D!!!
"Bobo?"

Looking at Popovich like this, Bowen widened his eyes in shock.

No, Popovich has been driven crazy by Coach D again, right?

(End of this chapter)