Big Zhi and Kobe's Lakers Dynasty

Chapter 34 Iron Blood Big Jump Shot

Shaquille O'Neal's dunk is as wonderful as his free throw is embarrassing.

But the first free throw at home, Shaquille O'Neal's shot put free throw still stumbled into the basket.

Wang Dazhi vaguely felt that the cheers after Shaquille O'Neal made a free throw were even louder than when he dunked. The arrival of Shaquille O'Neal really feasted the eyes of Los Angeles Lakers fans.

The Minnesota Timberwolves attack, with the giants O'Neal and Eldon Campbell guarding the basket, no one will be foolish enough to dare to challenge their deterrence inside.

As a tool man, Stojako Frankovic has been setting up screens for his teammates from the very beginning. He also wants to have some shining points in addition to foiling Shaquille O'Neal's strength.

Facts have proved that Stojako Frankovic's pick-and-roll is very effective. After several repeated pick-and-rolls, he finally created room for Tom Gugliotta, the little prince of mid-range shots.

Cedric Ceballos is blocked by Stojako Frankovic, and Shaquille O'Neal's defensive pick-and-roll strategy has always been that the tiger does not come out of the hole, Tom Gugliotta dribbles Hit the ball steadily in the middle distance!
The Minnesota Timberwolves were not intimidated by the opening momentum of the Los Angeles Lakers. They thoroughly implemented the tactical intentions of coach Philip Sanders, and this set of pick-and-roll mid-range shooting tactics also had immediate results.

On the opposite side of offense and defense, Shaquille O'Neal killed the basket again. Stojako Frankovic had no choice but to foul with all his strength and send Shaquille O'Neal to the free throw line.

One of two free throws is acceptable.

Stojako. Frankovic's pick-and-roll worked again, and Eldon Campbell could only watch as Kevin Garnett's high jumper succeeded.

The Minnesota Timberwolves couldn't limit Shaquille O'Neal's offense to the basket, and Tom Gugliota, who was fully open, also caused great trouble for the Los Angeles Lakers' defense.

When Stojako Frankovic was replaced for two fouls, Stojako Frankovic was also able to face Cedric Ceballos with a mid-range shot.

After one quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to be playing well, but instead they fell behind the Minnesota Timberwolves 17-23. If Shaquille O’Neal made a few more free throws, the score gap would be smaller up some.

In their home debut, the Los Angeles Lakers were beaten seven inches by the Minnesota Timberwolves, which made coach Delmar Harris very unhappy, especially Cedric Ceballos, who was beaten by Tom Gu Griota totally blows it up!
Delmar Harris: "In the second quarter, Eldon went to play center, Wang! You play the [-]th position, Kobe plays the small forward to keep an eye on Tom Gugliotta, Byron (Scott), Nick ( Van Exel) You two go on.

Wang, Kobe, remember to grab the pick-and-roll as much as possible, don't let their people get another easy chance to hit the shot, you know? "

Delmar Harris drew the pick-and-roll tactics of the Minnesota Timberwolves on the tactical board. He wanted Wang Dazhi and Kobe to know more clearly and intuitively what they should do on the court.

Wang Dazhi: "No problem, coach!"

Kobe: "Understood!"

Ushered in the first appearance at home, the answer of the two is very imposing.

At the beginning of the second quarter, the Minnesota Timberwolves found their opponent Kevin Garnett.

Kevin Garnett: "I heard that some scouts set me up as your template player?

This makes me sick! "

The talkative Kevin Garnett gave Wang Dazhi a Kevin-style trash talk when he came up.

Wang Dazhi: "I advise you not to set yourself up as an iron-blooded person, anyone who knows a little bit about penalty kicks doesn't know that you like to use mid-range shots to finish?
Did you know that there is a proper term for such a cowardly act like yours, and it's called the Jagged Jumper! "

Wang Dazhi's simple two sentences directly hit the depths of Kevin Garnett's heart. Generally, few people can see this characteristic of Kevin Garnett, and the few people who can see it will not say out.

But Wang Dazhi doesn't care about the 21, if you spray me, I must spray back.

Kevin Garnett: "Hey! You Asian brat, I guess you don't know how tough I am?"

The referee hurried over, motioned the two to pay attention to their words and deeds, and gave them a verbal warning.

Magic Johnson: "The rookie Wang Dazhi really overturned my inherent impression of Chinese people. How can he chat with anyone?
When he was in Phoenix, this kid chatted happily with Robert Horry, and today he was blowing noses and staring at Kevin Garnett before he officially played. This kid is really interesting!

I think he's enjoying acting in the spotlight! "

Magic Johnson looked at Wang Dazhi, who raised his hands tightly against Kevin Garnett, and smiled happily.

Wilt Chamberlain: "I noticed the kid when he was on the bench, and in my career, there are very few people who can sit on the bench and talk non-stop.

I think if he could sit in the commentary booth, he might be better than the two of us. "

Wilt Chamberlain tried his best to discover Wang Dazhi's strengths, because most people have no strengths compared to Zhang Twenty Wan.

After being warned by the referee, the two rookies Wang Dazhi and Kevin Garnett did not dare to do it again and returned to the game.

The Minnesota Timberwolves still resorted to the tried and tested big killer move, and the center put on the pick-and-roll.

Kevin Garnett faced Wang Dazhi's defense at a high position. He was just a sophomore who hadn't fully developed his offensive skills. Facing this first-year rookie who was similar in size to him, Kevin Garnett didn't Not sure.

Cherokee Parks pushed aside Elden Campbell standing next to him to set up a screen for Kevin Garnett.

"Snatch it! Snatch it! Snatch it!" Wang Dazhi kept chanting silently in his heart.

Before Cherokee Parks stood still, Wang Dazhi had already predicted the direction of Kevin Garnett's disguised lateral movement, and he took a big step out of Cherokee Parks' pick-and-roll range!

But Cherokee Parkes subconsciously sent his leg out, tripping Wang Dazhi who was desperately trying to snatch it.

The moment Wang Dazhi fell, Kevin Garnett made a long two-pointer, and the referee blew his whistle at the same time!
The referee made an offensive foul gesture very resolutely!
Cherokee Parks hurriedly ran to the referee's side to ask about the situation. The referee shook his head and explained to him angrily. Cherokee Parks could only leave resentfully. Otherwise, there was only one technical foul waiting for him. .

(End of this chapter)