Basketball Fanatic: Genius Is on the Left

At 7 p.m. on December 16, the arena of the Talking Stick Resort Hotel, home of the Phoenix Suns, was packed.

After the explosive opening, the camera was aimed at the bench of the Suns. O'Neal used the method of 'bowling' to complete daily interactions with his teammates on the sidelines. The fans at the scene erupted into fierce applause and cheers, and many people kindly shouted O'Neal's name.

It can be seen that although he was only traded to Phoenix in February this year, O'Neal is still very popular, and he has become the darling of Phoenix fans in just one year.

But now the focus is not entirely on him. When the camera swept across the technical table and finally stopped at D'Antoni, who was standing in front of the visiting Knicks bench, there were bursts of applause.

"The fans at the scene welcomed D'Antoni back to Phoenix for the first time this season with the most enthusiastic applause! Welcome back to my old hometown." The on-site commentator also paid tribute to D'Antoni with the most passionate tone.

Because he chose to leave a year in advance, D'Antoni did not continue to experience this more failed season like the previous life. Therefore, in the hearts of Sun fans, D'Antoni was not as disappointed as in the previous life. Everyone is still full of D'Antoni. missed.

If the Suns in the Barkley era were the most successful era in team history, then D'Antoni's four years were the most exciting and most fan-favorite era for the Suns. The run-and-gun tactics came to the stage here and were carried forward. Fans will always remember D'Antoni's name.

The former assistant coach Gentry, who succeeded D'Antoni as the head coach of the Suns one year ahead of schedule, also kindly stepped forward to hug and greet D'Antoni. The two also whispered, and the atmosphere seemed very harmonious.

The atmosphere off the court also affected the on-field, O'Neal shrugged and walked to the center circle step by step to greet Zuo Li.

"Hey, you kid, come to my big cactus site, are you ready to lose?"

I'm coming!

O'Neal's Strange Nickname Award.

There are many people in the NBA who have their own nicknames, especially stars, but if anyone in the NBA likes to call themselves nicknames, it is definitely O'Neal.

So far, O'Neal still holds the record for the most nicknames in the NBA. From his entry into the league to his retirement, the full 25 nicknames are simply ridiculous.

From 'Superman', 'Big Faith' in the earliest Magic period; to 'The Big Broom', 'The Great Aristotle', 'The Great Philosopher', 'The Great Preacher' during the Lakers period; and 'The Great Preacher' during the Heat Period TheLCL (the last center)', 'the big sewer (that is, O'Neal can come up with this name)'.

When it comes to Phoenix, it is natural to not forget this tradition, so the "Big Cactus" is freshly baked.

"Did O'Neal call himself a nickname today" became a topic that fans talked about.

When it was time to retire, O'Neal couldn't remember it because of too many nicknames, so he simply gave himself a nickname again---'big everything'!

Niubi PLUS.

O'Neal is indeed a unique and iconic figure in NBA history. He can play tricks with nicknames. This is the real natural comedian.

"Hey, Shaq, it's been a long time, I'm actually ready, after all, I grew up watching you play."

"However, I'm ready, so are you ready to run!"

Zuo Li smiled brightly, while O'Neal felt a little cold.

start running?

SHIT!

O'Neal can't hear this word the most!

"Suddenly I have a bad feeling." O'Neal scratched his head, returned to the bench and specifically said to Nash: "Be careful of that rookie in the Knicks tonight."

Nash nodded and agreed, without O'Neal saying that he had never underestimated Zuo Li, but Stoudemire was eager to try it out, looking like he wanted to fight Zuo Li.

Zuo Li also exchanged glances with Xiao Si, and the scene of the two looking at each other was caught by the camera.

"Zuo Li and O'Neal, the fat man, met with Stoudemire after saying hello. Tonight is also a contest between the twin towers and the twin towers. I don't know which side of the inside line will have the upper hand." Barkley said.

As everyone knows, Zuo Li looks at Xiao Si and thinks in his heart: I'm looking at him, so what is he looking at? Isn't he 800 degrees myopic? Can he see me at this distance? .

The two sides first formed:

Knicks; Zuo Li, David Lee, Chandler, Larry Hughes, Dragic.

Suns: O'Neal, Stoudemire, Grant Hill, Jason Richardson, Nash.

"We saw the Knicks adjust their starting lineup. David Lee and Dragic came on stage. These two people don't know if D'Antoni has any special arrangements," Smith said.

"Well, David Lee is under a lot of pressure, and Stoudemire is now averaging 21 points per game." Barkley echoed.

"There is also the matchup between Zuo Li and O'Neal. Many fans sweated Zuo Li before the game. Although O'Neal's average per game this season has dropped to 15 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks, his shooting percentage Remaining at 60.4%, the second highest in his career, the efficiency is still good, whether Zuo Li can resist O'Neal on the defensive end is also a top priority." Smith continued.

Not only American fans, Chinese fans also pay attention to the confrontation between Zuo Li and Ao Fat. At the beginning, Yao Sha’s duel was a classic of a generation, but even the peak of Dayao’s encounter with sharks was not so easy to play, especially on the defensive end. The pressure is huge, so they are very concerned about whether Zuo Li, who is also a yellow race, can resist the big shark, which is one point weaker than the Dayao period.

Zuo Li: Oh, you guys are so naive. Sometimes, defense doesn't just rely on the body.

Game start!

The old shark failed to jump over the left stand, and the Knicks got the right to the first attack.

Zuo Li made a pick-and-roll, Dragic made a strong small throw and scored the first goal, turned around, Nash assisted O'Neal, O'Neal singled Zuo Li, although Zuo Li created a strong confrontation, O'Neal is far from the peak, But still turned strong and scored a small throw.

After scoring the goal, O'Neal did not forget to wink at Zuo Li, and by the way, he took the overlord step and walked out of the tiger.

In the first round, O'Neal seemed to prove that he was still able to live, and the first center of the new generation of singles could score effortlessly.

But in the second round, everything changed.

Dragic dribbled the ball to Zuoli who was pulled out after half court~www.readwn.com~ The continuous shaking of receiving the ball made O'Neal unable to step back. Then he arranged flowers from side to side, dribbled the ball behind his back, combined false movements with virtual and real shaking...

O'Neal: "You go, you go..."

O'Neal was passed by Zuoli, and Stoudemire came over to defend, Zuoli rose strong in the air, and shot in the confrontation!

Beep!

2+1 scored!

The free throws made a steady free throw, and the Knicks took a 3-point lead.

The sun wanted to speed up at this time. Nash took a step and threw it directly to Grant Hill after half court. Unfortunately, Chandler's defense was in place. Old Hill could only pass back. , Zuo Li controlled the rebound, did not pass the ball, and directly dribbled the ball to fight back!

swoosh~

Seconds pass O'Neal's left standing 1 against 2 in the frontcourt, accelerate three steps, and end the battle with a split!

"Run, fat man!"

O'Neal: "???"