0424:【Tiger and Fly】
From any angle, LeBron James is a terrifying opponent.
Not only does he have a daunting physical fitness, his stadium comprehension is also the best choice... he doesn't look like a high school graduate at all.
The most terrifying thing is that he is far more self-disciplined and motivated than other superstars.
Such a person is definitely apt to be called the chosen son of the American basketball world.
When LeBron and James took the ball and launched a fierce attack from the three-point line, Li Zhen instantly discovered that this terrifying guy had made another progress.
Even though he led the team to the finals last season, he still did not make him complacent, and then he was self-confidant.
His body size has become larger, but his muscle lines have become more detailed. Judging from his breakthrough movements alone, his average score of various talents in his body is very likely to reach 95. The most important thing is that his rhythm of holding the ball has been significantly improved. Last season, he opened and closed very hard, and this season has become relatively delicate... The risk of walking is visible to the naked eye.
And when he suddenly stopped in the paint area and threw the basketball into the basket in a stable but slightly stiff posture.
Li Zhen looked at him with admiration.
There are many talented people in the NBA, and there are also players with physical talents close to James, but there are very few players like him who can go up one level in a season.
"I even think LeBron James' personal abilities have surpassed Kobe Bryant." Charles Barkley sincerely praised in the live broadcast room.
Kenny Smith surprisingly did not object to this. But he insisted: "I can only say that if the game reaches a critical moment, I will hand the ball to LeBron."
"Of course. I will do that." Charles quickly reached an agreement with Kenny. "After all, James is not a Kobe-like player, he is a self-design."
And in the next round, Li Zhen also showed his progress.
He and Eddie Griffin quickly entered the three-point line after pick-and-roll. As Drew Guden shrinks backward to defend, Li Zhen chose to stop and jump shot. The added 4 points of strength allowed him to hit the basketball steadily.
Score four points in a row.
"Bruce began to show his minions on the offensive end." Kenny Smith was very excited. He understood the meaning of this ball better than fans who watched the fun: "Once Bruce becomes difficult to defend, his assists will be everywhere. And he will not just tie himself to the fast offensive and defensive rhythm. I believe that in time, Bruce will definitely become LeBron James' strong rival. It may not even surpass LeBron."
Barkley agreed to Kenny Smith's first half, and he felt that Kenny was boasting in the second half.
"Don't forget that while Bruce is improving, LeBron is also improving. Moreover, LeBron's talent is far better than Bruce Lee, and he will never surpass LeBron."
"And, 20-year-old Bruce will live long in the shadow of 23-year-old LeBron James."
Charles Barkley even kindly reminded Kenny: "I think you should compare Bruce with point guards. He will grow into a super point guard, which is visible to the naked eye. But man, LeBron is one of the two major league appearances in the league. He entered the NBA to rule the NBA. Don't make jokes like Michael Jordan."
While Charles Barkley was speaking, James assisted Ilgoskas with a breakout pass to hit a jump shot.
He showed his game mode without any worries. Although Jeffreys of the Knicks is a good defensive player, Eddie Griffin's assisting defense is also conscientious, and even Zach is taking the initiative to fill in the position. However, he can still calmly complete precise guided passes.
This is the energy of a superstar.
It is also the reason why he was called the NBA's Chosen Son. All his software and hardware came to rule NBA.
At the same time, Li Zhen came to the frontcourt with the ball again.
McBrown on the sidelines had already shouted desperately and ordered Larry Hughes to block Li Zhen with his body.
Larry Hughes did, but his physical strength was not enough to defeat Li Zhen in one go. And, the price of this risky behavior was... Li Zhen achieved it overnight and passed the defense like lightning... As Larry Hughes said, defense is not just a confrontation of strength, but also all the talents that are supporting it, such as speed, explosiveness, agility, coordination, etc.
When Larry Hughes makes a desperate bet, he is doomed to fail.
Larry Hughes hasn't played against Li Zhen for a season. He never dreamed that Li Zhen, who was weak before, could withstand his own impact now, and did not even take a step back, just a swaying figure and then quickly completed the assault.
His surprise was almost shocking.
This is a much more amazing improvement than LeBron James.
He soon had a clear understanding in his heart, and he was the person on the court who knew the best level of progress in LeBron and Li Zhen.
And, he began to calculate the simplest math problem: If Bruce Lee's talent is not limited, according to this pursuit speed, it only takes three seasons to surpass LeBron James.
Oh my God!
When he was shocked by his thoughts.
Li Zhen broke into the penalty area and handed the ball to Zachrandov.
Randolph subconsciously did not take action directly when he received the ball, but instead shot him and rushed into the paint area with a fake shot, using his flexible little fat man to squeeze out the slow-behaved Ilgoskas to put the basketball into the basket.
After scoring the goal, Randolph was very excited and even threatened LeBron James: You will definitely be killed tonight.
These words caused constant cheers from the audience on the sidelines.
New York fans are increasingly liking this "unobstructed" slut.
The Knicks need such a character.
...
The game continues to extend.
LeBron James still attacks and defends on his shoulders. He is like a fierce giant axe, constantly breaking through the Knicks' defense, and then completing the attack or tandem.
However, on the Knicks side, Li Zhen no longer actively fell into singles. He frequently sent basketball into the paint area. He asked Zach Randolph to play singles Ilgoskas... This is a very obvious misalignment advantage.
Zach also showed a different pattern at this time. When he was trapped in double-team, he actually took the initiative to send the basketball out, allowing Li Zhen to organize it again.
Li Zhen can always find open teammates at the first time, either letting Jeffreys cut into the layup or let Eddie Griffin jump shot from the outside. The most important thing is to hand the basketball over to Crawford and let him play Pavnovic alone... even if he doesn't feel very good tonight.
In this way, Li Zhen consumed very little physical energy.
Sometimes he doesn't even bring the ball, so he lets his teammates play comfortably in the half-court attack.
Due to Zach Randolph's excellent performance and Jeffrey and Eddie Griffin maintain efficient defense on the wings, although LeBron James scored 13 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds in a single quarter, the Knicks were only 4 points behind 24:28.
"This game gives me a strange feeling. I feel like I'm watching the sequel to last season's Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers are still LeBron rushing around, while the Knicks actually play team offense and team defense." Earl Johnson of TNT couldn't help but say.
This feeling is verified to a greater extent in Section 2.
When Stephen Marbury replaced Lee Jin and walked off the court, Crawford became Quentin Richardson, the Knicks continued their stable output, except for basketball rotation, which was not as smooth as Lee Jin when he was there.
But the Cavaliers are also on the second team.
So, when the Knicks even overtook the score until the sixth minute of the second quarter.
LeBron James quickly took the lead.
The Chosen's appearance brings stronger momentum to the Cavaliers, and their scores are quickly recovered and they establish a lead.
But, what is surprising is.
Isaiah Thomas stood there indifferently, and he did not make any personnel adjustments.
"I'm increasingly unable to see through Isaiah Thomas. He even began to have a handsome style." Charles Barkley was surprised in the studio.
He didn't expect Isaiah Thomas to be so calm.
However, what he didn't know was.
How did Isaiah Thomas pay attention to the situation on the field? He stood there just thinking about life and what to do next. As for the timeout substitution?
When a replacement is needed, Bruce will stand up. Jamilly will also pay attention to the situation.
They didn't even think there was a problem now, so there was definitely no problem.
Beep!
When the half-time whistle sounded.
56:50.
The Cavaliers lead by 6 points.
But no fan of Madison Garden Arena was worried about this, and they were extremely calm when watching this game.
Everyone realized a sober fact: the Knicks have really become stronger. Especially the depth of the second team is far deeper than last season. Before the game, who could imagine that Bruce sat on the bench for a quarter, and David Lee and Swift, two forwards who performed well last season, did not make it in the first half. The Knicks can still play in the same match with the Cavaliers?
D'Antoni was stunned, sitting in front of the TV, and the Randolph data on the screen made him dumbfounded. He had 16 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block and 1 steal in the first half?
Is this still Randolph? He played me there in the preseason.
Also confused were the Portland Trail Blazers. They originally thought they had gotten rid of a long-term salary burden and locker room cancer, but they didn't expect... to let themselves go in the Knicks.
Is this a fuck?
Censor Reed even wanted to give himself two big mouths, but I actually exchanged him for another air? (The Trail Blazers bought out his contract after trading Francis, and then the Rockets gave Francis a two-year contract with one another.)
When the audience in front of the TV was full of thoughts about the first half of the game as the advertisement was watching.
A small episode happened in the stadium.
LeBron James was provoked by two crazy Knicks fans when he left the court. The two white men wearing No. 10 jerseys shouted at LeBron in unison: "suks!! LeBron, your era is about to end before it has arrived. The future belongs to us Bruce Lee. The Bruce Dynasty has officially arrived, and the Chosen Son has dropped from the God Platform!!!"
Chapter completed!