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Chapter 257 The cage is broken?

Chapter 284 The cage is broken?
Where can Pau Gasol's strength rank among them?
This question will make many basketball experts extremely distressed, and it often takes a long time to think hard, but in the minds of players in the league, there is probably a generally accepted view on the estimation of Gasol's strength.

The top five power forwards in the league, excellent inside transition axis!

At the beginning, the call for the four major power forwards of the new century has not dissipated. After two consecutive championships, Pau Gasol's strength has also been tempered more, and Gasol's strength has definitely improved to a higher level.

It is also because of this that at the beginning of the new season, the scene where the Los Angeles Lakers were tightly clamped by the Minnesota Timberwolves was so surprising, especially the Lakers' inside core Paul Gasol encountered difficulties and struggled in the quagmire. Unable to escape, the triangle offense of the Los Angeles Lakers began to stagnate.

How important is an excellent tactical central axis?

If the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe are a playoff team, once Gasol comes, the Zijin Army will be completely upgraded to a championship team. This is the role of the tactical axis!
In the first quarter, Pau Gasol was stuck in the defensive quagmire of his younger brother Gasol Jr., unable to get out. The offensive end that he was originally proud of could not open the situation, and his ability to respond was greatly limited.

Paul Gasol, who made 5 of 1 shots in the first half, can be said to be in an extremely embarrassing position. When he went off the field in the first quarter, anyone could see that Gasol was a little unhappy.

Zen master Phil Jackson, who was watching the game from the sidelines, was a little surprised. He was shocked by the tactical coordination shown by the Timberwolves in the first quarter.

The signature triangle offense of the Los Angeles Lakers is not without weaknesses. On the contrary, many of the head coaches of the 29 teams in the league clearly understand where the weaknesses of the triangle offense lie.

But if you know it, you know, whether it can be used in the competition field and produce unexpected effects requires better tactical coaching ability!

Phil Jackson didn't expect that the young coach of the Timberwolves could also find a tactic to restrain the Los Angeles Lakers!
As one of the few champion coaches in the league, there are not many people that Zen master Phil Jackson is really afraid of. The head coach of the Holy City Popovich is one of them. This old man who has transformed from the spy industry is too powerful. Tactical command, but also can perfectly control the psychology of the players.

Originally, Pat Riley of the Heat could also be shortlisted, but unfortunately this guy retreated behind the scenes, hung up high, and became his president.

Although he would intervene in the Heat's team affairs from his disciple Spoelstra from time to time, he couldn't fully devote himself to the coaching industry after all.

I didn't expect to meet such a young coach many years later!
"The league is really getting more and more interesting!" Phil Jackson chuckled, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes hidden behind the glasses.

There are more and more potential coaches in the league, but how many of them can really reach their stage?

Phil Jackson inexplicably remembered his own experience back then, the same fledgling, the same immaturity.

At that time, the prestige of Chuck Daly and the Cardinal had not dissipated, and the old Nelson was at his peak. It was really a memorable period!

Phil Jackson couldn't help squinting his eyes, and took off his smart camouflage coat. In fact, he is also an ordinary person.

A strange thought suddenly came to Phil Jackson's mind, maybe he should withdraw from the field of head coaching.

The infighting in Los Angeles made him physically and mentally exhausted. Perhaps it would be more comfortable to change to a team and become the master behind the scenes of a team like his old rival Pat Riley.

Two consecutive three-peat championships during Jordan's period, three consecutive championships during the OK combination period, and now the Lakers' two consecutive championships, plus two championships during his player period, the ring is really irrelevant to him.

Even if there is another three-peat dynasty, it will not be more attractive to him.

Thinking about it, Phil suddenly missed the colorful world of New York, the prosperity of the big city is worth aftertaste.

However, right now we still need to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. Phil knows exactly how strong the Los Angeles Lakers are. If the young Timberwolves want to win, Gasol alone is far from enough!

When the game came to the second quarter, Kobe couldn't bear it anymore. Although Gasol was still restrained by Gasol, he had gradually shown a tendency to break away from the entanglement. Kobe, who had rested for a whole quarter, also began to The bloodthirsty fangs were exposed.

You can never ignore the patience of your enemies, especially when you're up against a bloodthirsty black mamba!
After leading the team alone, Kobe has matured. He has something heavier for the basketball in his hand. He calls it faith, and Phil calls it patience.

Black Mamba is such a person. For the championship and victory, he can change his style of play, put on a coat of faith, and fight bloody battles!

Kobe broke out without warning and began to play his scoring explosiveness that he could not ignore on the court!
Facing Bledsoe's defense, he directly accelerated the start, quickly broke through to the basket, passed Gasol's big hand to block the block, and flicked his fingertips lightly, and the basketball flew out of his fingertips lightly.

"Shh-"

The ball hit the net and easily fell into the net bag. The entire Staples instantly burst into cheers, and countless Lakers fans wearing purple and gold jerseys shouted loudly.

"MVP—"

"MVP—"

"MVP—"

……

Li Shihao heard the endless cheers pouring into his ears like a tide, and his heart was peaceful, like an ancient well without waves.

Having experienced the crazy March of the NCAA and the cruel playoffs of the NBA, Li Shihao has quietly undergone a transformation, and his psychological quality has already become more tenacious. Nothing can defeat him!

Li Shihao raised his right index finger high, his eyes full of determination, this time he wants to come by himself!
When Frank Vogel, who was watching the game from the sidelines, saw Li Shihao's action, he suddenly laughed, put his hands around his chest down, and the serious expression on his face melted like ice and snow.

"Maybe I suppressed him for too long, he could have become an excellent scorer!" Timberwolves coach Frank Vogel whispered off the court.

This season, Li Shihao's possession of the ball has been greatly reduced. With the addition of Bledsoe and Jeremy Lin, Li Shihao handed over part of the ball possession time, giving the team newcomers some opportunities to grow.

However, Li Shihao's efficiency has not decreased, but has increased compared to last season. His style of play is more reasonable and more incomprehensible, making it difficult to guard against.

This is why Li Shihao can still score 25+19 in an average of 7 minutes per game!
However, this time, it seemed that the cage couldn't hold the beast anymore!

Frank heard a lonely and lofty howling of a wolf in a trance, and it was faintly echoing and rolling in his mind.

(End of this chapter)