NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 320 How far is a player from a top scorer?
This is why the Big Three have become popular over the years.

Because the combination of three top stars can evolve countless tactical configurations. How many can you block?
In addition, top stars' offensive abilities are inherently stronger than ordinary players, so their advantage on the offensive end is very obvious.

As long as they are in decent shape, they have a very high probability of winning.

You can barely defend against their offensive firepower.

As for the Heat last season, under the operation of Xue Liancheng + Wade + Gasol, the tactical support was very rich, which was simply not comparable to other teams.

This is one reason why they can win 67 games.

Coupled with Wade's offensive ability and Xue Liancheng's critical game-killing ability, this makes them invincible.

There are not many teams that can beat them...

The current Knicks' tactical support already has this trend.

In addition to Xue Liancheng's pick-and-roll with Lopez, Oladipo will also pick-and-roll with Lopez, and Xue Liancheng can play without the ball.

After all, he is also a top shooter who averages 5 three-pointers per game. His intimidation cannot be ignored, and the space he can create is still very large.

In addition, there are low-post tactics, one-star shooting, Lopez's high-position support, everyone's movement in positional battles, Xue Liancheng and Oladipo's linkage cooperation, and even Oladipo's solo work, etc., which can be used There are indeed many tactics.

This is also the role of Oladipo after his arrival. Although Oladipo's scoring data and scoring efficiency are similar to Will Barton, his improvement in the team's offense is obviously much greater than that of Will Barton.

Because Oladipo can pass the ball, this can extend many tactics.

Like the Heat's set last season, you can basically copy it.

As for the effect?

Then we have to let time verify it.

The result of the game was no surprise in the end.

The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 123:104, halting their decline and ending their two-game losing streak.

Xue Liancheng's performance finally picked up. He made 19 of 11 shots and once again scored 30 points, 13 assists and 8 rebounds. If the point difference was not a bit large at the last moment, his data might be even better.

Because there was a 100% hit skill that was not used, Tyronn Lue suppressed it.

And this time, it is 5 minutes ahead of the final time.

Big loss.

of course.

The individual lost, but the team gained.

奥拉迪波18投10，三分5中2，也高效地砍下27分5助攻5篮板的数据，状态也来个大回春。

Most importantly, he finally fulfilled the role the team traded for him.

He can break out and shoot, attack and defend, can hold the ball in singles, and can also make cuts without the ball. And with Xue Liancheng's cooperation, he finally came to the rescue.

This is the team's biggest gain.

If the two of them don't call, no matter how strong Oladipo's personal ability is, it will have no meaning.

Just like Xue Liancheng and Bosh did last season.

Is Bosh strong?
There is no doubt that it is indeed very strong.

But there are basically no calls between the two, so when the two are paired together, the offense will easily come to a standstill.

Otherwise, Xue Liancheng would watch Bosh play in singles.

Otherwise, Bosh is at a loss and doesn't know what to do.

Their biggest linkage is that they give you the ball and let you rush. As for where you rush to, who knows?
Lopez had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Due to the arrival of Oladipo, his role in leading the offense was greatly reduced, and his scoring was naturally deeply affected.

This is also impossible.

After all, the team's current main attack direction is mostly towards speed.

For example, playing fast break.

For example, playing defensive counterattack.

For example, Xue Liancheng and Oladipo's double assault linkage.

For example, Xue Liancheng plays without the ball.

There are too many places where speed is needed.

Lopez is a standard big man, and his speed is destined to be a disadvantage. Sometimes he cannot participate in many offenses.

This resulted in the lack of offensive play.

But Lopez's core position remains unchanged.

Pick-and-roll, high-post support, and low-post singles all require Lopez, so that the team's offensive system can be improved.

only……

Perhaps as Oladipo becomes more stable and continues to improve, Lopez will lose his position as the second leader.

Anyway, the performance of the three of them is now a bit like the trend of the Big Three.

Xue Liancheng's current responsibility is to lead the offense, launch the offense, organize the offense, and output the offense.

Anyway, it can be summarized in one sentence: Almost all the team's offense starts here with Xue Liancheng, and he is the engine of the team's offense.

Oladipo serves as the end point and becomes the team's main offensive firepower.

Lopez mainly plays the role of frame protection, pick-and-roll, and central axis.

The division of labor among the three has been relatively clear.

Timberwolves here.

Wiggins played average in this game, making 22 of 8 shots and missing all 4 three-pointers. However, he still scored 23 points and 5 rebounds relying on free throws.

The data is still good, worthy of his status as the top pick, but this efficiency is really hard to describe.

Towns played a dominant role, making 22 of 11 shots and scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. His top talent was clearly visible.

But this guy didn't get a single assist.

In other words, he invested more in independent offense and ignored the interaction with his teammates.

As an endpoint, this is no problem.

The problem is that Towns is not just the finishing point, but is regarded as the core of the team.

The Timberwolves spent a lot of money to renew Garnett's contract in order to cultivate Towns and let Towns carry the team's offensive and defensive ends.

But considering this is Towns' first season, such a performance is beyond reproach.

Even, it deserves a song of praise.

After all, Towns' offensive talent is visible to the naked eye. So far, he has averaged a super double-double of 19.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, and his shooting percentage is as high as 55.1%.

Such data is already at the All-Star level.

Everyone feels that Towns can definitely become a dominant super insider, and can even look up to his senior Garnett.

Because such data is really amazing, averaging 20+10 per game, and the efficiency is surprisingly high. This is the performance of a rookie in the new season!

Even the level of attention can be compared with Xue Liancheng last season.

the reason is simple.

Xue Liancheng was only a second-round pick, and his performance at the beginning could only be called amazing. However, as the season progressed, he directly became a recognized giant star, skipping the stage of being sought after.

And Towns, who was born in the top pick, has attracted much attention. From the moment he debuted, countless pairs of eyes have been staring at him. The popularity and attention he has received are naturally beyond the comparison of ordinary people.

This is the benefit of a high starting point.

Zach LaVine finally showed signs of emerging. He took 20 crazy shots, hit 9 goals, and scored 19 points. The future dunk king still played a tough performance with his physical talent.

This is also the reason why the Timberwolves were able to break up with the Knicks until the end.

after the game.

Oladipo was able to be interviewed as a core player, which can be regarded as a disguised recognition of Oladipo's status.

At the same time, it can be regarded as establishing prestige for Oladipo.

after all……

The Knicks trained Oladipo according to the direction of the second boss.

Oladipo was also very excited and talked in general terms, mentioning Xue Liancheng countless times.

"He is like my life mentor, guiding me forward."

"Everyone knows that when I was in Orlando, I was demoted to a substitute. When I came to New York, Xue Liancheng was like a light in the darkness, lighting up my future."

"I'm still trying to adapt, but what I want to say is that Xue is the best passing player I have ever seen, bar none."

"Xue is the best player in the league. Our goal is the championship, and I will be the sharpest blade in Xue's hand."

And so on, and many, many more.

Anyway, I spent the whole process thanking Xue Liancheng and praising Xue Liancheng for everything in heaven and earth. He was like a little fanboy, looking at Xue Liancheng with admiration in his eyes.

Xue Liancheng, who was standing by, almost turned red. He wanted to remind Oladipo not to be so exaggerated...

I don't know.

Oladipo recognized Xue Liancheng from the bottom of his heart and admired him from the bottom of his heart.

Like many proud men, he was very unconvinced by Xue Liancheng's current achievements.

But since coming to the Knicks.

He suddenly realized how ridiculous his previous thoughts were.

Whether it's his passing ability or his ability to read the game, that kind of strength that is visible to the naked eye is like a heavy hammer, hitting Oladipo's heart hard.

What convinced him completely was that Xue Liancheng's three-point shooting was too strong.

This kind of strength is not as strong as just making a shot.But when the opponent's score was about to get close, Xue Liancheng suddenly raised his knife and suddenly wiped out the opponent's intention of catching up.

Or like in the last game, when the team was lagging behind and the situation was over, Xue Liancheng suddenly stepped forward and scored a three-pointer.

Such a goal can inject energy and boost morale for everyone in the team.

This is where, in his opinion, Xue Liancheng is really too strong, and it is also the responsibility that a leader should have.

This also made him sincerely admire Xue Liancheng.

After the game, major media also immediately compiled articles and reported on Oladipo's performance.

"Xue Liancheng ushered in the best helper?" 》

"Oladipo has finally made his mark. Can he grow into Xue Liancheng's right-hand man?" 》

"Xue Liancheng's Halo: Can it really make teammates better?" 》

"The Knicks are restarting?No...go through the devil’s race first》

This report aroused the recognition of many fans.

"Oladipo's performance was indeed good, but when he was with the Orlando Magic, his state fluctuated greatly, so this is not necessarily his true level."

"Yes! When the game is over in January, we will probably know what level Oladipo is."

"If he keeps performing like this, Oladipo will be an All-Star, and the Knicks will have unlimited room for imagination this season. But for now, just think about it. If this useless second place pick is really that good, how can the Magic afford it?"

"Let's get to the core of the problem. The reason why the Magic are willing to trade is that they have not seen Oladipo's progress."

"Just bark after a good fight. It's not too late to beep again after he stabilizes!"

Fans generally believe that Oladipo's top performance is just a flash of inspiration and is not the norm at all.

result……

The next game is against the Philadelphia Numbers.

奥拉迪波再次起飞，15投8中，三分7中3，浅浅地拿下21分4助攻4篮板的数据。

It was called a takeoff because it only played three quarters.

The rottenness of digital people is visible to the naked eye.

Before the start of the game against the Knicks, they had already lost 1-26 and lost all their pants.

So the results were no surprise.

And it’s still three quarters.

薛连城13投9中，猛砍26分10助攻5篮板的数据。

The effect of partnering with Oladipo has gradually improved.

The two rushed to the frontcourt together, playing crazy fast breaks and defensive counterattacks. They were already on the same channel.

And assault cooperation also has a good success rate.

of course.

It could also be due to Philadelphia's insouciant defense.

But no matter what, the effects of both sides have been achieved.

This means that Oladipo is very suitable for him.

In particular, Oladipo also has three-point ability. After the two pick and roll, Oladipo is very threatening whether he withdraws or follows the attack.

The power of their partnership has gradually shown a situation of 1+1>2.

This is great news.

As long as Oladipo has a chemical reaction with him, it means that the current Knicks' upper limit will be infinitely raised.

But they had no time to rejoice.

Because they are going to have a back-to-back game, finish playing Philadelphia, and then return to New York without stopping to face the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden, starting a truly devilish schedule.

So far, the Bulls still show the temperament of a strong team. With a record of 15 wins and 9 losses, they are also outstanding in the Eastern Conference.

of course.

There is still a certain gap between the Knicks, who have 19 wins and 8 losses.

But it is definitely a huge test.

The combination of Butler + Gasol + Rose + Noah is extremely destructive on both offense and defense.

Xue Liancheng played against them in the second round last season. If he hadn't defeated the Bulls in zero seconds with his 100% shooting skills, maybe they could have fought for a few more games.

of course……

The final result should be no surprise.

But the strength of the Bulls is still good. The reason why they were swept was mainly because they lost their confidence and were defeated by Xue Liancheng's decisive kill.

This is also a big reason why Thibodeau was fired.

In the end, the record was not ideal and they were swept out. The head coach had no choice but to take the blame.

This season, they initially followed Thibodeau's defensive system until midway through the season, when new coach Hoiberg wanted to add some of his own.

then……

It collapsed.

Moreover, it collapsed on a large scale, directly ruining the season.

of course.

The current Bulls should not be underestimated.

According to the predictions of the public and major media, this will be a close battle.

And the result.

Another surprise.

The Knicks slaughtered the Chicago Bulls 119:97 at home.

Especially with 6 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Xue Liancheng and Oladipo suddenly exerted their strength and launched an 18:3 attack wave, killing the Bulls with a stick.

The suspense ended prematurely.

薛连城20投12中，疯狂揽下32分16助攻10篮板的超级三双。

In the last wave of attacks, Xue Liancheng scored 11 points and 3 assists by himself, which was a vivid interpretation of the God descending from the earth.

Oladipo also ignited this wave of attacks, scoring the remaining 18 points of the 7-point streak, making a huge contribution to ending the suspense early.

Oladipo took 18 shots in the game, hit 11 goals, made 8 of 5 three-pointers, scored 31 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, truly showing the style of a top shooting guard.

The backcourt duo contributed 63 points to the team, which is more than half of the team's points.

This kind of performance reminds people of the combination of Xue Liancheng + Wade last season. They can often contribute nearly half of the entire team's points in a game. It is self-evident how powerful they are.

And now, such a top-notch backcourt double-gun has reappeared again.

Doesn't it make people feel trance?
of course.

The fans at the scene were extremely excited.

After the whole game, Xue Liancheng and Oladipo frequently appeared in connection, dunking loudly, and the fans watching were excited.

They actually found a treasure...

Oladipo has demonstrated his talents to the fullest. Whether it is breakthroughs, three-pointers, fast breaks, air cuts, or pull-up jumpers, he has shown extremely high standards.

三场连胜下来，奥拉迪波场均可以贡献26.3分6篮板4.3助攻2.1抢断，整体投篮命中率高达56.8%，三分命中率竟然也来到了惊人的50%。

This kind of performance can even be regarded as the benchmark data for the league's shooting guards, absolutely top level.

In addition, averaging 2.1 steals per game also injects super firepower and energy into the team.

This is not only a defensive data, but also the basis for the Knicks' transition offense.

The reason why they played so well.

It is because the steals data of Xue Liancheng and Oladipo are both 2+, which means that the team has four to five opportunities to engage in defensive counterattacks.

Moreover, the success rate of this kind of steal and counterattack is very high, and it is basically a situation of stable scoring.

Especially after Oladipo came, their speed increased significantly.

In turn, such steals feed back to Oladipo himself.

Because of such a fast break, generally speaking, Xue Liancheng will leave it to Oladipo to finish. In rare cases, Xue Liancheng will do it himself.

So why is Oladipo's efficiency so terrifying?
Those are all direct dunks at the rim, how can the hit rate not be high?

In addition, when Xue Liancheng and Oladipo attacked, they also passed the alley-oop ball, and Oladipo was the one who caught the ball and dunked it.

This suddenly increased Oladipo's efficiency.

Once your hand style is smooth, the feeling of shooting will come.

In addition, some of Oladipo's three-pointers are open opportunities, so the efficiency of the shots has naturally been raised to a higher level.

after the game.

"FOX Sports" columnist wrote an article: How far is a player from a top scorer?The answer is: The only thing left is to be teammates with Xue Liancheng.

Frank listed Oladipo's data in these three games and also compared Oladipo's performance with the Orlando Magic.

Finally, a summary was given: Oladipo is only one step away from being a teammate with Xue Liancheng.

As soon as this article came out, it immediately caused an uproar, with fans and major media discussing it heatedly.

(End of this chapter)