Basketball: Starting from the Rodman template

Chapter 146: Great harvest, the finals begins

When the Heat players left the field, they continued to cheer.

Even if this series didn't go as they expected before the game.

Or even in the exact opposite direction.

But all the resentment disappeared the moment the Eastern Conference finals ended.

Looking back at this team again, Woody is only 19 years old and Wade is 22 years old. This pair of absolute core ages can at least support the Heat for the next 10 years.

More importantly, the Heat's main players also have important configurations, and they are not very old:

Haslem is 24 years old, and Caron Butler is 24 years old.

Gerald Wallace, who succeeded in "treasure hunting", is 22 years old.

Including Odom, who is currently worth tens of millions, is only 25 years old...

Such a young team has only been established for a year and already has experience in the Eastern Conference finals.

You said, how can we not make people look forward to it?
Miami people are not satisfied with the result of the Eastern Conference Finals, but the future of this team is definitely worth looking forward to.

especially……

"Woody!"

"Woody!"

"Woody!"

In fact, Heat fans all know that Woody's nickname is "Emperor", and it is impossible for Adidas's vigorous promotion not to spread in Miami.But they are not the shameless gang in New York. They know that before Woody truly succeeds, this nickname, just like his choice of No. 95, is his goal.

So at this moment, what they all shouted out was Woody's name...

Woody was interviewed after the game.

first question:
"Are you frustrated with the outcome of this series?"

Woody shook his head: "No!"

"This is not a regrettable defeat after being defeated by an opponent in a row. I might not be able to accept it in that case, but the current situation is... we are far behind, and we have a lot to make up for. Therefore, this defeat means a lot to me. Talk about more motivation!”

This summer, some people are busy!
At least this series made him deeply feel that if he wants to further influence the game, the first thing is to improve his singles ability with the ball.

Only when he has the ability to hold the ball in singles can he truly have the ability to affect the entire game process.

Take this round of the game against the Pistons as an example. If he can handle the ball near the high post, then the "Double Wallace" restriction on him will definitely not be so effective.

After the interview at the post-game press conference, Woody also exclusively accepted interviews from China.

When Su Qun asked: "Do you have the idea of ​​representing the national team in the Athens Olympics this summer?"

It's time to come!
As the Athens Olympics approaches in August, domestic discussions about this have gradually become louder.Previously, because he was still in the playoffs, probably for this reason, domestic reporters kept silent and did not ask him about his plans for the Athens Olympics.

However, now that the series is over, these people really can't wait any longer.

After all, the Blue Shoes have announced the national team's roster, and Woody's name is not included in it, which caused some noise.Su Qun's question was actually because he wanted Woody to give everyone an explanation.

"As a basketball player, this is definitely my dream, but now that I have joined this national team, what I can offer is limited!"

This isn't Woody being modest either.

It's about his current overall ability. If he plays FIFA, which has very different rules from the NBA, there will definitely be some unsolvable problems.

Not to mention anything else, there is no "three-second zone" in FIFA, and his inside defense ability is definitely not as good as others.If you let him play small forward, the problem will still be the same. Without the ability to shoot three-pointers, he will only make the basket more crowded...

The 02 Olympics proved that not just any NBA star team up together can win the championship trophy in the international arena.

Even if it is as strong as the "Dream Team", it still requires the best team and the best configuration...

Woody's style doesn't fit well with FIFA 1, and he can't possibly use all his abilities in the international arena anyway.

Not to mention other things, as far as the ball-feeding ability of the current group of people in the China Men's Basketball Team is concerned, players like Yao Ming who "stand back" under the basket can't understand it. How do you expect them to cooperate with Woody at the NBA level?
Not to mention Woody's "defensive counterattack" ability based on the entire Heat system.

The current Woody is a "system player". Without the support of the Heat's system, his scoring ability will be reduced a lot.

The national team cannot provide "pick-and-roll players" like Odom or Wade...

Even if these two people are not top in the NBA!
Woody once again reiterated his most pressing priority this summer: "Rather than fulfilling my national team dream, what I need to improve now is my personal ability. I have to become a better guy first before I can consider this." The thing is, when I stand on the international stage, if I can’t bring the national team one step closer, then it doesn’t mean anything!”

His words made Su Qun and the other domestic reporters nearby couldn't help but look serious. '

They could feel the emotion in Woody's words.

This wiped away some of the disappointment in their hearts because Woody did not plan to compete in this year's Athens Olympics...

Su Qun even remembered an allusion:
There is a big bird in the north. It has not sounded for three years, but it has become a sensation!
Woody is a person who likes to "make decisions before taking action."

He decided to write a good article so that domestic fans could better understand Woody's thoughts.

"Okay, it's over, everyone, enjoy your vacation, but you'd better always remember that you are NBA players, lest I make you guys unable to get on and off the damn treadmill!"

Stan Van Gundy's "Holiday Wishes" brought some more laughter to the locker room.

Woody was not depressed about this defeat. Most of the Heat players had the same mentality as him.

The good thing about being young is that you can withstand failure.

No matter how strong a person is, he will not cry bitterly after losing for the first time.

Even if those who are eager to succeed want to change teams, they have to persist for seven or eight years and then change teams when they find that they can no longer win the championship.

Woody packed up his things and closed the locker door.

This season, at this moment, is completely over.

As for Woody, in the first season of his career, he received a total of the following honors:
5 "Player of the Week Awards", 1 "Player of the Month Award", 1 Rookie Challenge MVP trophy, the "Best Rookie" trophy in the 03-04 season, the best second team of the season, and the season All-Defensive Second Team.

Of course, the most important thing is the honor of reaching the Eastern Conference Finals and tying the Heat's best performance in team history.

For a rookie, being able to do this in the first season of his career is enough to be "way ahead" 6 times in a row!
Next season... I want to gain more honors and stand on a higher stage!
Woody's heart is a special second grader.

The most unbearable moment for him tonight was not the moment when the buzzer sounded to end the game, but when he watched the official staff prepare for the Eastern Conference championship...

Under such a big spotlight, there are actually other people standing... For Woody, a patient in the middle and late stages of "star disease", this is really an unacceptable scene.

An hour after the season ended, Woody took Curry for an "indulgent meal"!
Of course, what Woody usually eats is just more nutritious and reasonable than the average person, and it is definitely not comparable to those who practice bodybuilding.Compared to those who train for bodybuilding, Woody is eating indulgent meals during the season.

However, the goals that bodybuilding and basketball need to achieve are different, and there must be a big difference in meals.

After an indulgent meal, the holiday officially begins.

On the first day, Woody stayed at home with Stephen Curry and played video games all day;

The next day, I took Stephen Curry for a good tour of Miami. After playing for about four or five days, I officially started to contact Grover and prepare for special training.

During this period, new news came from the ongoing playoffs:
The Los Angeles Lakers finally eliminated the Timberwolves, who had reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time, 4-2, and returned to the finals stage after a year.

The 03~04 season finals matchup list has been determined:
Pistons VS Lakers!
To be honest, before the start of this season, some media actually predicted this matchup list.

The Pistons are already a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference, and with Larry Brown's "iron coach" in place, it is not impossible to go further.

Not to mention the Lakers, the "F4" team doesn't want to fight whoever they see?
However, even the media who predicted this matchup never imagined that Larry Brown, who they thought would lead the Pistons to take off, would be kicked out after less than one season.

Not to mention the ups and downs on the Lakers' side.

The conflict-ridden locker room was something no one expected; Karl Malone's serious injury late in the regular season was something no one expected;
But even under such circumstances, they still stood on the final stage, which made people sigh with emotion:
The "F4" combat effectiveness of the Lakers is really beyond the standard!
In addition, Phil Jackson's ability as a "master of field control" was once again tested.

To be honest, the situation of the Lakers this season is really not much better than that of the Bulls in 98, but he just forced these people to continue playing seriously on the court, all the way to the Western Conference playoffs At the end of the game, we reached the finals.

The resume of these three "three consecutive championships" is indeed the first in the league, and his abilities have been fully demonstrated.

Phil Jackson at this time can be described as high-spirited.

Because there is no one more suitable for the current Lakers team than him...

Now, there is only one thing left for him to do:
That is to lead this Lakers team to win the championship!
As long as they win the championship, even someone like Bass cannot immediately dismantle the team in the summer.

Who can resist the temptation of a champion?

As long as he continues to maintain this lineup to defend the title next season, then he may take a step closer this summer and firmly hold the positions of general manager and head coach in his hands like Pat Riley.

No, why is this Pat Riley?

I don’t have as many rings!
The number of "three consecutive championships" is even less than mine!
Why can he start as the general manager first, but he is still just a head coach!

The ultimate goal of all head coaches is to become the general manager of a team.

Only then can you use the people you want to use and create a lineup that fully reflects your intentions!

just now……

Just this last breath away!
Most outside media are more optimistic about the "behemoth" Lakers.

There is no way, the "three consecutive championships" of the "OK" group are still in front of us.

00 years later, as long as they reach the finals, they have not lost yet!

This is the guarantee of historical records. Compared with them, although the Pistons have also experienced some tests in the Eastern Conference over the years, compared with the Lakers, they instantly seem a little immature!

No matter how much experience you have in the playoffs, it’s still not enough on the stage of the finals...

This group of media is convinced that the Lakers will easily defeat the Pistons.

But the result is...

91 is better than 81!

In the first game of the Finals, at the Staples Center, the away Pistons "turned away" and defeated the Lakers with a 10-point advantage, taking the lead in getting the first point of the Finals.

The media remained somewhat unimpressed.

Then in the second game of the Finals, the Pistons again defeated the Lakers by 90 to 82, narrowly defeating the Lakers by 8 points, and won the first two away games of the Finals with 2 consecutive victories.

At this time, all the media were stunned and finally took another look at the Pistons and the Lakers!
The Pistons' "Double Wallace" reputation skyrocketed after these two games because they really did a good job of limiting Shaquille O'Neal's catches.

In the two games, Shaquille O'Neal averaged only 18 shots per game, five or six fewer than he usually takes.

And then at this point of Kobe...

The main reason why most media are optimistic about the Lakers is that Shaquille O'Neal cannot be restrained.

More importantly, the Pistons' second position is the breakthrough point in the entire system, and Hamilton cannot form a good restriction on Kobe.

Let’s take a look at their solutions:

Hamilton really can't limit Kobe on the defensive end, but similarly, he can consume Kobe's physical energy through endless running on the offensive end.

The most basic foundation of a basketball game is physical fitness, and any other advantage is based on this.

Without physical fitness, everything you say is nonsense!
Coupled with the complementary defense of Prince, Billups and "Double Wallace", "Peter Pan" was wrapped up into a rice dumpling.

Feeling aggrieved, he always felt as if he had been "punched on cotton".

It is also for this reason that after the second game of the finals, he said angrily: "I want to break this bitch's legs!"

This bitch...

It refers to Hamilton!

At this moment, on the other side, in Hamilton's home, a dog nodded with deep understanding after seeing Kobe's interview.

Kobe is right!

Another reason is Malone's aging...

(End of this chapter)