in2ebook Chapter 593 The pressure of the playoffs: Curry was blown apart from the very beginning!
Chapter 593 The pressure of the playoffs: Curry was blown apart from the very beginning!
In addition to the "Thunder Trio," NBA legend Larry Bird also came.
Su Yan vs. LeBron.
As the "greatest small forward in history," he has no reason not to watch the showdown between the league's top small forwards.
He came with his good friend "Magic" Johnson.
"Larry, who do you think is the best small forward in the league right now, Su Yan or LeBron?"
The magician asked with a smile.
"Hasn't this question already been answered?"
Larry Bird smacked his lips: "In my understanding, Su Yan is far superior to LeBron."
Mindset + Technology.
This is the standard for judging whether a player is good or not.
The title of "Steal King" signifies Su Yan's high basketball IQ.
Precise three-pointers, smooth layups, and steady mid-range shots demonstrate Su Yan's superb skills.
In contrast, LeBron...
He's just a brute who only knows how to use brute force; he's not even worthy of being compared to Su Yan.
In my opinion.
Su Yan far surpasses LeBron James, and... has already reached the level of "the second-best small forward in history"!!!
"Second in history?"
The magician's eyes widened in surprise.
Come on, that's the "King of Pretension," you really rarely hear him praise a player like that.
Especially in the small forward position.
He always maintained an arrogant and superior attitude, and he possessed the strength to be so proud!
So... it's hard not to be surprised when he gives such a high evaluation to Su Yan, who is in the second year.
"Larry, do you think Su Yan already possesses strength greater than Dr. J, Baylor, and Scottie Pippen?!"
Johnson exclaimed.
"of course."
Larry Bird nodded without hesitation: "Su Yan has won a championship as a single player; he's a superhero."
He is aiming for a second consecutive championship.
Please, he's only played two seasons in this league, and he's already aiming to win two championships as the leader.
That's really great.
My criteria for judging a player's historical status are: being a leader + winning championship rings.
The former represents your personal strength.
The latter represents your leadership abilities.
Dr. J and Baylor are both undeniably talented individually, but... neither of them has a championship ring.
Don't even mention the prince's ring.
I wouldn't accept a championship ring from a player who quits mid-season and deserts.
Despite having six championship rings, Pippen was only the team's second-best player.
He is the best supporting actor in history.
You know, even Michael Jordan doesn't acknowledge that he's the team's number two star.
How could I possibly agree to that?!
If the Knicks win the championship again this year, Su Yan will definitely secure his position as the "second greatest small forward in history".
If he can create a "Knicks dynasty," I'll even worry about losing my position!!!
He truly lives up to his title of "King of Pretentiousness"—he dares to say anything.
If these comments were to be circulated, they would certainly cause a huge uproar.
After all... a second-year player is about to enter the discussion of the greatest of all time, becoming second only to or even surpassing Larry Bird.
That's absolutely insane!!!
"Ha ha!"
Johnson didn't dare to comment too much, but he smiled and said, "It's clear that you like Su Yan very much!"
"of course."
Larry Bird chuckled, "It's hard for an old guy like me, who's been retired for many years, not to like young and talented players."
What's more, he's a small forward, just like me.
It's like how no man could resist a woman who's big, slim-waisted, has a round bottom, and is incredibly beautiful!
Johnson: ? ? ?
It sounds like there's no problem.
But... is there really a necessary connection between these two things?!
"boom!"
Amidst the enthusiastic and high-spirited atmosphere in the stadium.
Warm-up is over.
The starting lineups for both teams are coming onto the court. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 2010-2011 season... is about to begin!!!
Knicks starting lineup: Point Guard: Curry, Shooting Guard: Tony Arlin, Small Forward: Su Yan, Power Forward: George, Center: Tyson Chandler.
Heat starting lineup: Point Guard: Carlos Arroyo, Shooting Guard: Wade, Small Forward: LeBron James, Power Forward: Bosh, Center: Zydrunas Ilgauskas.
"Jumpball!"
A contest for the ball between Tyson and Ilgauskas.
"Snapped!"
The 221cm tall Ilgauskas swatted the basketball away first, giving the Heat their first possession.
Bosh receives the ball and passes it to Wade to advance the ball.
As soon as Wade positioned himself at the top of the key, second defender Tony Allen pressed forward and entangled him.
Wade was not afraid.
He still chose to find Carlos to set a screen, and then found Curry on the left high post.
Curry is mentioned.
They targeted him from the very first attack!
"coming!"
Curry narrowed his eyes; he had prepared himself for being targeted before the game.
In fact.
Throughout the playoffs, Curry has been a defensive liability that has been targeted, but he is gradually getting used to it.
"Stephen, with your frail physique, you should stay on the bench."
That's your safe haven!
Wade started trash-talking right away.
The key point is... while spraying, he also drove into position, knocking Curry aside and then shooting.
"Shh!"
It hit the target without fail.
Effective trash talk is the most deadly.
Fortunately, his growth and resilience over the past two seasons have improved Curry's mindset, and he remains unaffected.
At least... the competition has only just begun.
Knicks 2-0 Heat
Knicks ball.
Curry ignored Wade; he knew that losers should just shut up.
He pushed the ball towards him, holding his breath, but he didn't rush to attack.
Analyze the situation.
Find Su Yan to set a screen, Su Yan splits the ball and cuts to the basket, LeBron and Bosh both target him.
Wade bypassed the screen and caught up with Curry once again.
However, some of his attention was also diverted by Su Yan.
"It's now!"
Curry seized the fleeting opportunity, raising his hand to unleash a three-pointer, before Wade could react and block it.
The basketball had already flown from his fingertips.
Looking from afar, the waterfall hangs like a curtain before the river; one person could easily shoot a net through it!
Three point hit.
Answerball!
A response!
"So what?!"
Seizing the opportunity, Curry immediately countered, shrugging at Wade, "Even someone as weak as me can't defend against him."
Shouldn't we consider retiring?!
"Hahaha!"
Wade laughed, "So that's why I was so quiet when you were trash-talking! You were waiting for me here!"
Not bad.
Knowing when to retaliate.
The "New York Three" do have some talent, but that's about it.
Offensive and defensive transition.
Wade continued to target Curry, engaging in violent confrontations... and forcefully defeated Curry, until George came to help defend.
Without stopping, Wade made a pocket pass to Bosh under the basket on the other side.
"Kick!"
The ball was caught and rose up from the dry ground.
Tyson was too late to cover.
"BOOM!"
Bosh slams the ball down with both hands!
Wade, LeBron, and Bosh are not pure playmakers, but all three have the ability to control the ball.
Once they are double-teamed, they will pass the ball decisively.
Once the double-teaming stops, Curry will be able to take decisive and aggressive one-on-one shots no matter which of the Big Three approaches him!
This was also part of Coach Spoelstra's tactical plan before the game!