James sat on the bench, very unwilling.
He tried his best in this game, but there was still nothing he could do.
James played almost the entire first three quarters of the game, scoring crazy numbers of 29 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
This kind of offensive efficiency is not bad. James played an all-around performance. If he plays the whole game, a 40+ triple-double should not be a problem.
Before Russell Westbrook and James Harden brought the NBA's statistics to the "monster" level, James was the representative of all-round performance. Such data were typical "James-style" data and the "little emperor" was all-powerful. manifestation.
But facing the Nuggets today, the game process was completely beyond James' control.
His good friend "Melo" Anthony did not insist on singles, but easily got the opportunity to take an open shot.
The Nuggets advanced like a whirlwind, making the Cavaliers' proud inside line a weak point. Big Z was unable to keep up with the Nuggets' crazy rhythm.
James even feels that the Nuggets are more difficult to deal with than the Suns in the original "7 Seconds Offense".
After two years of trial and error, all teams know that playing against the Suns means strangling Steve Nash.
The brain of the Suns lies in Nash, but the life of the Suns also lies in Nash. When Nash is strangled, it prevents him from revitalizing the team, and other players - neither Marion nor Stoudemire. Being good at organization, the Sun is naturally leaderless.
So when facing the Suns, other teams will frantically consume Nash on both offense and defense.
But for this Nuggets, a point guard with a small forward body like Li Yan is more durable than Nash from every angle.
The key Nuggets also have two great players, Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony.
Although Iverson is not good at organization, his ability to control the ball is unquestionable.
Even if the Nuggets' "engine" Li Yan leaves the game, there will be no problem in holding on to the score just relying on the strong singles scoring ability of Iverson and Anthony.
The more James thought about it, the more frightened he became. Iverson was a bit older, but if Anthony and Li Yan maintained their level, they would definitely be his lifelong enemies.
The Nuggets have improved so much, which shows how important a good point guard is.
James also wants such a partnership. He can handle the ball, but needs a blasting point to help him share the pressure.
Someone like Larry Hughes is obviously not going to work.
…………
Finally, an electronic buzz sounded.
The score was fixed at 103 to 119, and the Nuggets defeated the Cavaliers in an away game.
Li Yan scored 10 points, 19 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block in three quarters.
This is a typical "Li Yan-style" statistic. Since becoming the main force, Li Yan has been able to score 10 points + 15 assists + 5 rebounds + 2 steals + 1 block in many games.
Li Yan's assist ability, stealing and blocking abilities are very outstanding. Many football commentators believe that Li Yan has reached the top level of the league in this aspect.
Li Yan's only shortcoming is his scoring ability. He lacks the most important ball-holding and shooting ability of a top defender.
For example, Li Yan has not mastered techniques such as pull-up jumpers, fadeaway jumpers, and pull-up jumpers. His crazy three-point performance against the Trail Blazers was more like a coincidence.
Li Yan's offensive skills are too classical. Techniques such as post-up singles and hook shots are effective but not efficient.
Of course, this does not deny Li Yan's excellence.
Mainstream sports media generally place Li Yan at the All-Star guard level. If Li Yan develops the ability to hold the ball and shoot, they believe that Li Yan will become a superstar in his own right.
"Ding! Defeat the Cavaliers and provide more than 15 assists. The host completes the task and rewards James with his exclusive skill: "Ghostly Steps"!"
Ghostly Steps (Passive): As long as I'm silky smooth, no one can punish me.
Skill effect: Footwork proficiency, making up for deficiencies through smooth rhythm, you can better complete various footwork changes without being sanctioned by the referee.
The system's beep sounded, and Li Yan successfully obtained James' skills.
Another weird skill.
Shocked, old man! Can I also learn the "Eight Steps of Heavenly Dragon"?
Li Yan studied this passive skill carefully and found out that it was a passive skill that could modify the ball-holding movement and footwork connection.
Depend on! Li Yanbai was so happy that he couldn't do the Tianlong Eight Steps. He just wanted to prevent himself from making mistakes like moving his pivot foot or taking a step back to join the ball.
But overall, it's still a pretty powerful skill.
It is foreseeable that with this skill, Li Yan will become a new generation of technical flow master.
Despite the defeat, James did not leave the game directly.
He hugged Iverson and Anthony very gracefully.
To Li Yan's surprise, James congratulated himself: "Li, your performance was great! You are a very good defender."
"Uh." Li Yan held it in for a long time and said a few words like squeezing out toothpaste: "Thank you, LeBron!"
There was no way, Li Yan saw that James' mind was filled with Duncan's famous saying: The future is yours.
But it’s obviously inappropriate to say it at this time!
