Starting with 2006

Chapter 104 Change of Times

He didn't have much interest in the Magic. He looked at Howard, who was sitting on the bench scratching his head and talking to his teammates, and then laughed again. How easy and happy is he?
Now he is just a big boy who is far from reaching his peak and loves to laugh. He is far from being able to compare with the World of Warcraft who won the best defensive player in the three seasons of 08-10. At that time, he was indeed as the magic boss said The existence of being able to replace James alone, after all, is the first time in NBA history that someone has done this.

But why is he, a player with poor single defense ability, able to achieve three consecutive championships against the best defensive player?
Obviously, it is definitely not just his own efforts for a player to achieve this level. For such a player with extremely obvious advantages and disadvantages, the coach or the era has a greater influence on him!

In a year's time, the Magic will usher in their new coach, and this coach is Stan Van Gundy!
For Phil Jackson, an assistant coach who was unknown and didn’t know where to go next, the situation suddenly changed. The then general manager of the Bulls, Jerry Krauss, straightened his nail and became the owner of the Bulls. Coach, who would have thought that he would become one of the most important players in the Bulls dynasty?

And the times, sent this coach from the Heat to the Magic and to Dwight Howard.

The league's top tactician tailor-made Howard a tactic that shocked the league, that is, the extremely simple one big and four small!
Let Howard stand on the inside and use a space-type four to partner with him to completely liberate Howard's power under the basket.

The tactic is initiated by Howard and the ball holder performing a pick-and-roll outside the three-point line, and then Howard can cut inside. If there is a defense on the inside, then pass the ball to an unguarded open space on the outside. If there is no defense, then It was another dunk that made the fans scream.

And the same Magic defense, they are more on the line to attack, forcing the ball holder to go to the bottom line, and the inside is opened to allow inside players to play Howard one-on-one, but in this era, they can continue to blast with a single point. Who is Howard's center forward?

Except Yao Ming!

For Howard, his ability to assist in defense can be fully utilized, which is why he can repeatedly deliver fancy hot pots that amaze everyone, and get the best defensive player for three consecutive games.

The Magic reached its peak in 09, but their tactics will be blown out when they encounter a team that can quickly switch defenses and have top insiders!
In the 09 Finals, in the eyes of everyone, the Magic, which originally had a great chance of winning, was simply and neatly resolved by the Lakers.

The space power forward beyond the times is the most important point in the Magic's offense, but on the defensive end, he has become the weakest point.

In the finals, he was hammered by Gasol once he switched defenses, and he confirmed the saying that transcending the times is a beautiful cherry, which is both heaven and hell.

In 19, Garnett was hammered again, making the Magic's system look very embarrassing. They were able to win most teams, but when they faced the real top teams, they really didn't know what to do. It is infinitely magnified by shortcomings.

And what happened later?

Why did such a seemingly strong player who once changed to James suddenly decline?

The times are like a wind, which can send people to the blue sky or knock them down from the sky to dust.

Although the injury affected his body, in the end, the era of rapid development left him far behind.

After switching to the Lakers in 12, and Kobe, Nash, and Gasol formed the F4 where the grandmother led the team and won the championship, the Lakers almost failed to even enter the playoffs. , the Lakers will become one of the biggest jokes in the NBA.

Of course, everyone later thought it was a joke, but it wasn't for Kobe. He was too proud and couldn't bear to lead the team by himself to do this.

After an unhappy year, he pursued happy basketball and went to Houston with the scolding of all the Los Angeles Lakers fans on his back. He felt that the team with the beard and the Rockets who gave him the core promise of building the team would definitely give Bring happy basketball by yourself, or can you win a championship by the way?
In the end it turned out he was wrong.

Childish happiness is your happiness, but it doesn't mean that everyone can pamper you and accept your happiness.

"Boss, Gao, why are you meditating again?"

Gao Tian was suddenly awakened by the helpless Ricky Davis. After contemplating for a long time, he was a little dazed, rubbed his face and asked, "What's wrong?"

"What's wrong, the game is over!!!"

"So fast,"

Gao Tian was taken aback, he still had business to do!

Just thinking about the direction of the magic and monsters in the future, I almost forgot today's mission.

"Where are the others? Where are they?"

Gao Tian asked.

"Where is it?"

Following the direction of Ricky Davis, Gao Tian saw Hill who was hugging the Suns players one by one, and he hurried over.

Seeing Gao Tian getting closer and closer, Hill was also taken aback. He was also a little disappointed when he didn't find Gao Tian just now. Originally, he wanted to say something to this rookie who made him feel young. Maybe he left early.

Hill was a bit regretful at first, but now he is very happy. He used to be one of the most powerful people in the league, but now he is just a role player. Worried about embarrassing myself because of my behavior in the game.

But he really wanted to say a few words to him, it was exactly the same as his original self!
If Hill didn't say a few words, he felt that he would be very sorry. Even if he would receive his indifference, he still had to give this young man some advice, but now it seems that he is really great!

Gao Tian deeply hugged the old player who had embarrassed him just now. He likes Hill very much. He is elegant and low-key, full of charisma. Gao Tian feels that he is definitely a good friend!

"Gao, you are really great. I was definitely far better than you are now when I was a rookie, but I have to say a few words to you, even if you don't like to listen..."

Gao Tian smiled and listened to Hill's advice to himself. He knew that this was his kindness to himself. There must always be that kind of wonderful fate. Two people who have never met before and who don't know each other are meeting each other. At first glance, you will feel that the other party seems to be your old friend.

Holding Hill's hand, Gao Tian listened patiently to Hill's serious suggestion. Gao Tian leaned into Hill's ear and said softly, "Come to the sun! Our door is always open for you."

Hill looked surprised, looked at Gao Tian smiled and blinked at him, he was a little confused, this...

Openly poaching opposing players after games?
He smiled wryly, and it seemed that he was somewhat different from himself.

Under Gao Tian's enthusiastic urging, the two exchanged jerseys in front of the camera. The Washington Post put this photo in the most eye-catching place of the newspaper with the headline: "Great Era Alternation! Hill and Gao Tian!"

(End of this chapter)