At the beginning of the new season, each team uses a new lineup and a new tactical system to fight hard for the final ranking in the playoffs.
The most eye-catching ones are of course the Big Four of the Nets. Kobe Bryant's joining brought huge attention to the Nets. For the first appearance of the new season, it was hard to get a ticket at the Barclays Center.
Off-court ticket prices have reached astronomical prices, which shows Kobe's popularity. Even though he is almost 35 years old, he is still the most popular star in the league.
Not to mention that Kobe was paired with the equally popular Kevin Garnett. The cooperation between the two high school geniuses in the Nets is full of expectations.
The Nets may still feel that the combination of Kobe + Garnett is not attractive enough, so they invited bald Jason Kidd to be the head coach on the bench. From starter to coach, he is a Hall of Fame level.
Kobe had worked with Kidd in the national team, and he very much hoped that the Lakers management would trade Kidd because it was so comfortable to play with Kidd.
Kidd's golf intelligence on the court is extremely sophisticated, smart, and wise in handling the ball. One thing that stands out when playing with him is that his shooting skills are indeed a bit worse, which has become a major shortcoming. However, he also practiced three-pointers in the later period. Out.
In that era when stars dominated the league alone, Kidd's ability was actually suppressed and he was not really put to use. His advantages were reduced and his shortcomings were magnified.
It wasn't until the new era came in 2011 that he won the championship at the age of 38, making up for the regrets in his life. After that, he went to the Knicks, which fully proved that in this space era, he is such a point guard who can organize, have three-pointers, and can defend. It's useful, but it's a pity that his career has reached an advanced stage and is about to end.
People always lament later that some insiders who can shoot and have flexible bodies were born at the wrong time and did not play in the small ball era.
In fact, isn't it true that a defender like Kidd, who is capable of three-pointers, layups, organization and defense, was born at the wrong time? Even though he has achieved great success in his own time.
Such a star-studded lineup from coach to starting lineup once again kicked off the Galaxy Battleship team's pursuit of the championship.
The Nets met another popular team in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in the first game. James and Kobe Bryant met in the Eastern Conference. The two teams are likely to meet in the playoffs. This matchup can be said to be full of gimmicks.
The game between the two sides was also very fierce. The Cavaliers had been leading in the first three quarters, but at the critical moment of the fourth quarter, two old guys, Kobe and Pierce, used their personal abilities to score consecutively, dragging the game into overtime.
In overtime, Irving stepped up to help the Cavaliers take the lead.
He hit a three-pointer and a layup at a critical moment.
At 101:99, the Cavaliers led by 2 points, leaving only 2 seconds for the Nets.
The Nets timed out and on the last attack, Kidd chose to hand the ball to Kobe.
Because Kobe is the strongest in key shots? Not necessarily.
Judging from the current state, Paul Pierce's key ball ability is not necessarily worse than Kobe.
In the past two seasons, Kobe's key ball ability has declined sharply, mainly due to the decline in physical function, which has caused him to be unable to perform difficult actions that he used to do with ease.
But Kidd still gave Kobe the last chance to shoot. Without him, it was just a matter of human nature.
In a team like this where big bosses gather, tactics are sometimes secondary. How to convince these big bosses and play with peace of mind is the most important thing.
Kidd knows very well about this that Kobe is the biggest name in the current Nets. Even if Garnett and Pierce are both popular and powerful, they are still a little behind Kobe.
And a very important point is that Garnett, Pierce and Kobe were once sworn enemies on the court, but after joining the same team, they were all convinced by Kobe.
Before the season started, during the offseason, preseason, and training camp, many news from the Nets showed that the three former rivals had a very harmonious relationship.
It can also be seen from the performance of this game that the chemical reaction is good. Although it cannot be compared with the peak, the game is very organized, and it is not too difficult to go back and forth with the young and powerful Cavaliers.
LeBron James scored a game-high 37 points in this game, but the Nets still had a chance to end the game.
This summer may be the quietest summer for James. There is no finals, no trade rumors, and no opportunity to take his talents elsewhere.
The Cavaliers quietly made some reinforcements and signed Jarrett Jack as the backup point guard, which is a good complement to the team's backcourt.
As for the forwards, Sean Battier and Mike Miller are getting older. Battier bluntly stated that this will be his last season and he will retire after playing.
At a time when the entire league is moving toward forward-oriented, three-point-oriented, and fast-paced basketball, the Cavaliers management unexpectedly signed Andrew Bynum during the offseason.
They seem to want to try whether this young beast can bring some help to the Cavaliers. From this operation, it can be seen that the Cavaliers obviously did not receive the guidance of Min Congda.
After the Clippers won the championship again, LeBron James has seen through Min Congda's "true face". This man is not his adoptive father at all, but a villain who uses him as a stepping stone!
James, who had been humbly accepting guidance before, now has no spiritual leader. The Cavaliers management has naturally returned to its previous level. It will not focus on any areas. The defender is short of men to make up for Jack, who is strong in singles. If he feels that there are few people inside, he will give it a try. Let’s try the little shark, and then we’ll start piling up the people.
As for how to use it, just leave it to James and Steve Kerr.
Cole re-signed with the Cavaliers in the summer, but he only signed a one-year contract.
At the same time, James only has one year left on his contract. This is undoubtedly the same as 10 years, a do-or-die season.
At the last moment of the Cavaliers vs. Nets game, Kobe also faced a make-or-break shot.
Kobe has faced such shots many times in his career, and he has absolute confidence in himself.
It's just that his shooting at critical moments in the past two years is really not that good. He didn't have the level of highlights that he could produce in a season during his peak period.
The timeout ended and the two sides returned to the court. Kobe wiped his hands on his chest. The TV cameras showed him, then Pierce, and then Deron Williams.
These three are all people who can make key shots.
Even if it wasn't given to Garnett, everyone knew they wouldn't let him vote.
The sideline ball was the moment that decided the outcome. The net suddenly opened in all directions.
Danny Green stayed close to Kobe, and Garnett came over to cover.
But Kobe did not go in, but suddenly changed direction and retreated far away from the three-point line.
He has to retreat to the Logo area.
Danny Green was stunned for a moment. Is this tactical deception?
Pierce was indeed walking in, and the Cavaliers' defense immediately shrank inward.
But the ball from the sideline was passed to Kobe. Kobe caught the ball and shot a three-pointer from a long distance!
A super long three-pointer, the ball flew straight to the basket, and then hit accurately before the lights came on.
Kobe used a super long three-pointer to defeat the Cavaliers in the first game of the new season!
(End of chapter)
