In fact, there is nothing new in the ultimate move that Wang Shuo plans to use to benefit Artest.
It’s nothing more than two words.
Defense.
"In the next game, I will try my best to arrange for you to match up with the opponent's forwards and defenders when defending." Wang Shuo took out a tactical board he carried with him from his crotch and fiddled with the tactical magnet on it. , said to Artest.
Hearing this, Artest's expression was full of disappointment.
No, coach.
Marking the opponent's forwards and scoring core, isn't this what I have been doing this season?
Have you so quickly forgotten the eleven bruises I got on Pierce when we last played against the Celtics?
However, as Wang Shuo finished his next words, Artai discovered...
The defense that Wang Shuo talked about, and the defense that he understood...
It seems there are so many things that are different.
"You see, this magnet represents you, and this magnet represents the object you need to mark."
Under Wang Shuo's fiddling, Artest discovered that under this new defensive system, when he was guarding the opposing forward and scoring core, he not only always had a teammate standing behind him who was ready to help him defend at any time. .....
Moreover, when the opposing scoring core tries to call his teammates to come over for a pick-and-roll, the Wizards' inside and outside teammates will each quickly move closer to their side.
In other words, no matter how strong the personal ability of the scoring core forward and guard he is responsible for guarding is, he will always be surrounded by the Wizards' tough guys on the court.
Can......
In this case, can this still be called "single defense"?
It was promised that there would be a V-man battle on the top lane, so you could just play jungle. Why did you even play mid lane?
"Why doesn't it count as one-on-one defense? Don't you spend most of the game defending the scoring core of the opposite forward and guard?" Wang Shuo said with a smile, looking at Artest with a confused look on his face.
And soon, as a defensive expert, Artest understood the benefits he could gain on the court after the Wizards adjusted their defensive focus to him.
First of all, because there are always teammates behind him to help defend him, Artest can naturally press his opponents unscrupulously, and even make some risky out-of-position steals like Iverson did.
Secondly, in this way, even if he encounters assaulters with strong single-point blasting capabilities, Artest does not have to stalk them like before, but can choose to put them into the Wizards' circle. Then perform a joint stranglehold on them.
Finally, when defending against pick-and-rolls, Artest does not have to go around the block every time. He can also predict the opponent's passing route in advance.
At this moment, Artest's mind almost subconsciously pictured himself completing steals again and again on the court, and chasing down the opponent's forwards and scoring core at the basket.
And the scariest thing is...
Obviously he completed these defenses with his teammates.
But because of Wang Shuo's tactical focus, Artest can almost take the defensive credit all by himself!
Artest was shocked.
Completely stunned.
Forgive me that Artest at this moment is like a country boy who has never seen the world.
Because he really couldn't believe it...
It turns out that on the basketball court, defensive data can also be generated!
"This season, because we have to help Michael compete for the regular season MVP, I guess the league will not award the best defensive player to us.
But as long as you keep playing like this, believe me, Ron, you will definitely become the most famous perimeter defender in the NBA in this era. "Putting down the tactical board and patting Artest's solid back, Wang Shuo laughed.
Best defensive player?
Looking at Wang Shuo, Artest's eyes suddenly shone.
You know, even Scottie Pippen didn't win DPOY back then!
Haha, so funny.
Look at Artest now. How can he still have any resentment in his heart?
"But, coach... will our defensive system be affected by this?" Of course, as a team player, at the end of this heart-to-heart conversation, Artest did not forget to express his feelings to Wang Shuo. Final doubts.
"Just rest assured and work hard. In the next game, as long as Michael runs two more steps on the court, our defensive system will not be affected in any way.
What's more, in the regular season, we can win most of our opponents just by relying on offense? "Wang Shuo said to Artai.
In Wang Shuo's view, a successful team, in addition to team honors, should also try its best to help team members compete for various personal honors in the regular season.
Anyway, Danzi has been complaining to himself lately, saying he doesn't have enough playing time.
So after re-adjusting the Wizards' defensive focus, Wang Shuo just had an excuse to let Jordan take two more steps on the court.
One thing to say.
The stars of this era are truly outrageous.
Wouldn't it be nice to just lie down and make money?
Why do everyone have to "change my fate after death"?
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Get rid of Artest, defeat XX and the Grizzlies, and quickly lead the Wizards out of the shadow of the Mavericks ending their winning streak. If you have to let Wang Shuo pick the thorn in these two games...
That can only be said...
Since neither XX nor the Grizzlies have decent outside stars, Artest did not get a chance to show his defensive dominance in the game.
However, after finishing this road trip to the West, Artest is about to usher in his "battle to rectify his reputation."
Although this season, Artest's defense has received unanimous praise from the industry.
In addition, Pierce, who was tortured to death by Artest in the game, also expressed his admiration for Artest in public.
but......
Just by killing Pierce at this moment, in Wang Shuo's view, Artest cannot be called a "hero" at all.
As the saying goes, "heroes" must fight "heroes", and "heroes" must fight "heroes".
13th and 15th.
Looking at the Raptors and Magic that are about to encounter next on the Wizards schedule.
Wang Shuo knew that only by helping Artest "strangle" the four famous shooting guards of this period could Artest's absolute dominance in defense be demonstrated!
North Carolina, right?
sorry!
My Artest is the one who beats you two, this pair of sleeping dragons and phoenixes!
On the evening of the 13th, MCI Center in Washington.
Looking at Jordan, who kept pulling Artest aside to give him advice, Wang Shuo was filled with emotion at this moment.
Look, what is a good American senior?
Before the game, Wang Shuo further adjusted the Wizards' defensive focus tonight, taking into account the current status of the "demigod" and the popularity he gained after last year's All-Star Game.
That is, from the original Jordan and Jackson to help Artest defend, it became "Carter must die tonight."
As a result, Wang Shuo, who thought he would need to spend a lot of words to persuade his boss Qiao to play hard in this game, never expected that as soon as he finished explaining the defensive arrangement with his front foot, Jordan excitedly pulled Artest on his back foot. Went to the court for a one-on-one simulation.
In Wang Shuo's view, there is probably no more conscientious senior in the world than Jordan.
Because in order to help the juniors grow up quickly in the game, look, how "affable" Jordan is at this moment?
On the court, after the warm-up, the big screen immediately showed the starting list of the two teams tonight.
Raptors: Hakeem Olajuwon, Antonio Davis, Maurice Peterson, Carter, Alvin Williams.
Wizards: Gasol, Jordan, Jackson, Artest, Arenas.
Before the game, Olajuwon, who was kicked out of the Aerospace City this summer, was originally exposed to be injured and was likely to miss this game. However, in order not to miss the opportunity to play against Jordan, Olajuwon still chose to play in this game. Played with injury in every game.
This pair of true sleeping dragons and phoenixes of the 1984 golden generation have now reached the final stage of their careers.
When the dance steps of "Big Dream" are no longer dreamy, when Jordan can no longer fly, in front of the TV, God knows how many people's youth has been lost at this moment?
In the center of the field, after the jump ball comes down, the Wizards attack first.
After Arenas dribbled the ball past half court, the rest of the Wizards players spread out in a 122 position.
Tonight, Jordan, who only wants to help his students grow and progress, perfectly explained what it means to be a "gangster."
After taking the initiative to move to the wing and forming a triangle with Gasol and Artest, he actually gave up the low post to Artest!
On the field, Carter, who had not yet figured out the situation at this time, was destined to suffer.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Faced with Artest's iron elbow, Carter, who was not good at defense, was driven to the basket by Artest.
This Raptors defense inside is average.
After all, the aging "Big Dream" doesn't have the intimidating power he had at the basket.
Bang, swish!
Under the basket, Artest takes the lead for the Wizards!
0 to 2.
In addition, after blaming Carter for scoring the goal, Artest also followed the instructions of his boss Joe and challenged Carter: "Hey, can you work harder, North Carolina sweetheart?"
Hearing this, Carter suddenly became furious.
North Carolinians, North Carolina soul!
On the basketball court, Carter can allow you to provoke him, but he will never tolerate you using North Carolina to provoke him!
On the Raptors bench, watching Carter take the initiative to reach out to Williams for the ball after Williams dribbled past halftime, Raptors coach Lenny Wilkens felt that Carter seemed to be It felt like someone had penetrated his soul.
As we all know, although Carter's career average of assists per game is not the one among the four major shooting guards, he has always been the one who plays the most reasonable among the four major shooting guards.
Even when his hands were so hot, he could forcibly control his desire to score on the court in order to take care of his teammates' emotions.
no doubt.
If Carter's positioning of himself is just like Pippen, then there is no problem for him to choose this style of play.
But, as the team leader...
This kind of character is destined to make it difficult for Carter to compete with Iverson and Kobe.
But tonight, after Artest's provocation just now, Carter, no matter how honest he is, has been touched.
However, as soon as Carter got the ball on the court, Artest rushed in front of him like a tiger!
At this moment, where was Carter standing in Artest's eyes?
This is obviously an African-American black rose wearing a bunny girl uniform, right?
Carter didn't expect Artest to dare to pounce so far forward, but just when he was about to release the ball and pass Artest in one step, making the opponent pay the price for such an out-of-position steal...
His kind and considerate senior had already blocked the right wing where he was about to release the ball for a breakthrough!
For a moment, Carter felt his little head buzzing, and then Artest snatched the basketball he had just put down into his arms!
Wang Shuo, who saw this scene on the sidelines, suddenly realized that this kind of violent tackle gave people the impression...
Sometimes it’s even better than watching a dunk!
On the court, accompanied by a burst of exclamations from the fans at the MCI Center, Artest quickly handed the ball to Arenas, who was about to leave.
0 to 4!
"Are you really a player from North Carolina? Why do I feel that you are no different from those Duke softies?" At halftime of the Wizards, looking at Carter who still didn't react, Artest continued to fire.
Excuse me, in the American basketball world, how can you quickly anger a North Carolina-born basketball player?
Answer: Duke.
As well-known rivals in the American college basketball world, North Carolina and Duke are like Real Madrid and Barcelona, River Plate and Boca in the football world. In short, the grievances and hatreds between these two teams can be said to be constantly being cut and confused.
On the court, the Raptors' offensive round.
Carter, who was holding back his anger this time, vowed to use a hard blow to make Artest understand why the pot was made of iron!
At his peak, Carter also had a super-fast first step.
On the wing, facing Artest's hungry tiger attack, Carter lowered his center of gravity and broke into the Wizards' hinterland with a single stride!
Soar into the wind, Toronto's 'demigod'!
On the court, amid the exclamations of countless fans at the scene and in front of the TV, Carter, who had dreamed back to the 2000 Sydney Olympics, jumped into the air and took out his golden tomahawk in the sky!
The introduction is Vince Carter!
Above the sky, he is God!
but.....
Tonight, this UFO from outer space is destined to perish in the mortal world!
In the Wizards' penalty area, Jordan, Jackson, and Gasol took off almost at the same time!
At the same time, Artest, who had already returned to defense, quickly cut the basketball out of Carter's hand before Carter took off!
That's right, no one can reach you when you fly at this moment.
But I dare to ask you, if I intercept the ball before you take off, how should you respond?
Above the sky, Carter was a little confused.
And under the sky...
Another fast break counterattack from the Wizards!
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