One Year Left to Play-Chapter 352 - 110: Frenzy Moment
In today’s game, the Lakers’ management wants to win, the coaching staff wants to win, the legends want to win, and the players definitely want to win.
It’s a matter of pride!
With the first person in the team’s history coming back, we must go all out to win the game!
Except for Jabbar, who is aloof and acts alone, everyone else like Logo Man, Kupchek, James Worthy, Michael Cooper, Gail Goodrich, Michael Thompson, Elgin Baylor... have gathered beside the Lakers’ bench to discuss the game.
Seeing the Hall of Fame-level players gathered by the Lakers’ bench, and even if not Hall of Fame level, still famous players in NBA history, the crowd kept swearing.
The commentators from Time Warner Cable Sports and American Cable TV Station were also using adjectives like "great" and "shocking."
At this moment, the commentator from the Imperial Channel used the most accurate adjective—this is the heritage of a powerhouse team!
The Lakers players receiving guidance didn’t dare to breathe loudly, listening attentively to the guidance from the team’s historical legends led by Logo Man.
The angles of observation between coaches and players are different, and the solutions they come up with are often different. However, these legends were successful players and know not to interfere with the head coach’s tactics, so they provided advice based on the tactics executed by players in the first 10 minutes of the game.
"Cedric, your target is too obvious. The opponents can tell that you are going for the basket, so they are constantly watching your cutting movements. You can move more to the weak side to help Anthony block opponents, forcing them to switch or not switch defense. As long as they move, your cuts will be more effective. When you don’t need to move, just stay calmly at the baseline..." This is Elgin Baylor, the General Manager of the Clippers.
"Nick, you always decide to pass only when you see a teammate in position. Don’t do that. You should pay more attention to your teammates’ positions. Like when Anthony is moving along the sideline, if you don’t have a chance for a solo play or a direct pass for a shot, you can pass the ball to him first. He has a good view from there. Pass it to him for a transition. Don’t stop the ball. In offense, don’t let the ball stop. Like when Aix is in this area, or Cedric in that area, you can first pass it out. Believe in your teammates..." This is the greatest point guard in history, the Magician.
"Jason, your rebounding is excellent, but you still have areas to improve on. Believe that you can score, always pay attention to the opposing center’s movements. When Cedric or Aix cuts to the basket or goes along the baseline, the opposing center... what’s his name? Anyway, he will certainly pay more attention to Cedric and Aix, this is your chance! Always watch for the passing and receiving space between you and the ball handler, move promptly..." This is Michael Thompson, a former number one pick and two-time champion.
"Anthony, your position is good, but don’t just stand there; you can move. When Nick breaks through, or when the ball isn’t at the top arc, you should move to the top arc. Just standing makes it easy to be marked dead, you can have passing opportunities in these areas..." This is Mitch Kupchek, a representative of quality role players in NBA history.
With a tactical board in hand, the three historic champions of the Lakers and one who has won many second places individually pulled aside a player to explain the gameplay details.
Obviously, they had discussions and didn’t appear to separately instruct in a way that would dismantle the team.
However, Zhang Hao was feeling a bit overwhelmed on his side...
Four teammates, each with their own temporary mentor for individual guidance, but when it came to him...
"Aix, your cuts earlier were not done well, rhythm! You need to control your rhythm! Don’t always be so fast, although you’re quick, the opposing Pippen is also quick! When you slide along the baseline, go slower. After using a screen, pick up the pace. The most important thing is to disrupt the opponent’s defensive rhythm, same for backdoor cuts. When you pull out, slow down a bit, but speed up on cuts..." This is James Worthy.
"Aix, you should opt for more one-on-ones. This lineup spacing is quite good. Jason and Cedric have strong impacts and their offensive rebounds are great; scoring close range isn’t that easy now. I’ve watched your games, your post-ups on Pippen can actually be very effective, you can start from that point..." This comes from the early NBA’s strongest outside one-on-one player, Logo Man.
"Aix, you can opt to draw fouls. You look slender and are deceptive. The opponent’s center is rough in defense; when you drive in to shoot, don’t take the hit hard, when he hits your arm you can call out..." This is the master of drawing fouls, Gail Goodrich.
"Timing of cuts! Aix, you often hesitate in this position about whether to cut or not, you should be decisive..." This is Michael Cooper, the only Defensive Player of the Year in Lakers history, who scored mostly this way.
"Defense is also part of the offense, Aix. You haven’t made good use of your interception ability; your actions should be bolder. When Jordan breaks through here, just step up..." This is Kurt Rambis, a four-time champion known for his strong impact.
