Reborn as Kobe

　　 At the press conference after the game, the old Nelson angered Pat Riley's villain behavior, and at the same time expressed dissatisfaction with the penalty for this game.

Kobe didn't emphasize too much, but just rightly said: "I will never play under Pat Riley in my life. If Pat Riley becomes my coach one day, I will retire immediately. No People with principles and bottom lines, no matter how many championships he has won, are an insult to the great sport of basketball."

Pat Riley, who was sitting on the sidelines, still wanted to recruit Kobe after his contract expires next year. But seeing Kobe’s attitude, Pat Riley knew that it was impossible, and regretted the use of killing tactics. After all, it was just a game. Regular season.

　　 O'Neal further checked after the game, the problem is not big, but it also takes half a month to one month to cultivate, which makes him very angry, because it is more difficult to compete for the regular season MVP.

The league was also the first time to punish this game: PJ-Brown suspended for three games and was fined $10,000; Pat Riley suspended for one game, which is also the league’s warning to him; old Nelson suspended due to referee problems A fine of five thousand dollars.

　　 On November 26th, the Lakers came to Portland and challenged the Celtics back to back.

　　 The purple-green battle is a topic that the league will never escape. The grievances between the Lakers and Celtics are also one of the hottest news in the NBA.

In the early days of the NBA, the domineering team was also called the Minneapolis Lakers. Together with the BAA, the Lakers won the championship five times before they met the Celtics in 1959. . However, 1959 was indeed an eventful year. Although the Lakers had Elgin Baylor as a pillar, the Celtics were a luxurious lineup that was unprecedented and hard to come by: Bill Russell, Bob Curry, Tom Hay Because of Thorne and Bill Sandman, the difference in strength between the two teams was particularly obvious. In the end, the Lakers were swept 0-4. But such a tragic failure can be said to be expected, because this is the beginning of the Celtics' eight consecutive championships, but it is just the prologue.

　　 After the Lakers moved to Los Angeles, they still failed to get rid of the shadow of the Celtics dynasty, but unlike the first confrontation between the two sides, the Lakers held a strong fight to the end. 1962 also became the most classic tie-break in NBA history. The two sides drew in regular time, and the last offense was in the hands of the Lakers, but Frank Searle missed the buzzer, and he was helpless to continue overtime. Contention. But in the end it was the Celtics who seized the opportunity. They were fierce in overtime and defeated the Lakers 110-107 to win the championship. In addition to the brilliance of the tiebreaker, Baylor also scored 61 points in the fifth game between the two sides, becoming a scoring record that has not been broken in the history of the finals. The two big stars of the Lakers, Baylor averaged 40.6 points per game, and Jerry West is also a terrifying 30.9 points, but in the face of the Celtics luxury lineup, their high score can only be buried in history.

　　 After a year, the two teams have basically not adjusted much, but in front of the powerful Celtics, Baylor and West still seem lonely in their struggle. The Lakers were defeated in the first two games. Although the third game won a round, but the fourth game was lost to the Celtics again at home, in the case of a total score of 1-3 behind, the situation is at stake. In the sixth game between the two sides, Cousy sprained his ankle in the fourth quarter and was helped off the field. However, the Lakers then led the score by one point. Cousy insisted on bringing the game, even though he did not score, it made the team morale. Zhen, the Celtics finally won 112-109 and won their fifth championship.

　　 In 1965, the Celtics defeated the Lakers again 4-1 to win the championship.

　　Because Baylor was injured in the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers were only supported by West alone. Under the siege of the Celtics stars, the Lakers were unable to parry. In the end, he can only win a game when he returns to the home court to save his face a little. In the four games the Lakers lost, except for the second game, which was only 6 points behind, the rest were defeated. The Lakers without Baylor can only be the piece of meat lying quietly on the chopping board in the Finals.

　　 In 1966, in this year, let us remember this person: Elgin Baylor. The injury in the 1965 Western Conference finals made Baylor's career face the biggest challenge, and the doctor even announced the end of his basketball career. However, Baylor's greatness lies not only in scoring, but also because he is a legend in the NBA. In the first game between the two sides, Baylor and West combined to score 77 points and defeated the Celtics in overtime. But the Celtics then pulled three games in a row, leaving the Lakers behind bars again. Under the leadership of two superstars, the Lakers also won two games in a row, and the two sides entered the seventh game. However, in the Lakers' tiebreaker, Baylor and West both fell to the freezing point at the same time. Although the Lakers chased points in the second half, they still lost 93-95. Baylor once again passed the championship.

　　 In 1968, the Celtics and the Lakers met again in the Finals. The Celtics' lineup of beasts began to age, but Havlicek successfully stepped forward and became the freshest blood of the Celtics. After eight consecutive championships, the Lakers continued to gallop and provide vitality. Baylor and West's partner combination still shows a sad side under the majesty of the Celtics. 2-4, the Lakers lost again.

　　 In 1969, the arrival of Wilt Chamberlain still failed to change the fate of the Lakers. In this finals competition, the battle between West and Havlicek became the pinnacle of the showdown. In the seven games between the two sides, only the fifth game score difference was more than double digits, and the rest were spent in terms of death and lore. Among the seven games, there were three games with a gap of less than 2 points, and the intensity of the battle was unprecedented. However, the Lakers still lost. In the final year of the Celtics dynasty, the Lakers still failed to grasp the last chance. But in 1969, it belonged to West. His excellent performance on the field won the respect of everyone. The MVP of the finals that year was awarded to the failed king. This is the only one who failed to win The championship, but the moment to get the MVP honor. History has stopped here, and the bleakness of losing to the Celtics in 7 consecutive finals has also become the sadness of West's life.

In 1984, the Celtics met the Lakers again in the Finals. In 15 years, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson began a new round of feuding records, allowing the Celtics and the Lakers to team up. The history of grievances continues. However, the performance of "Big Bird" allowed the combination of Magic and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to continue the bleakness of the Lakers in the history of the Finals and once again fell in the tiebreaker.

In 1985, this was the first time the Lakers had their last laugh in the finals against the Celtics. The combination of "Sky Hook" and magician has reached the point of perfection, reaching the 38-year-old Jabbar. The finals were filled with his passionate moments. The two sides reached the crucial sixth game, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 29 points, and in the second half, the Lakers broke through the Celtics spell for the first time in the Finals and won the championship. The "Sky Hook" is also given the honor of MVP for granted. Of course, the 38-year-old MVP, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the oldest "old man" in this honor.

　　 In 1987, the Lakers once again faced their old enemy Celtics in the Finals.

After winning the last championship, the Lakers naturally liked this lineup. Therefore, the tactical system and personnel have basically not changed. Instead, the Celtics’ important substitute, Bill Wharton, has been injured and can only rely on the main force for a long time. Fight to maintain the offensive. The most classic moment of the two sides was the magician's "sky hook" lore at the end of the fourth game, which made the Celtics had to face with a wry smile. Johnson was named the finals MVP of the year by virtue of his outstanding performance in the finals.

　　 After that, the league entered the reign of the Pistons Bad Boys, and then came Michael Jordan, who changed the history of the NBA. The Red Bulls began to cross the league, and the Lakers and Celtics all entered a period of decline.

　　 Last season, the Lakers once again saw the hope of the Purple and Gold because of the arrival of Kobe and O'Neal. Cardinal Auerbach, the helm of the Celtics, also spent a whole season breaking the boat because of the stimulation of the Lakers. Fortunately, Auerbach was still selected this time. He and his Celtics ushered in the stone. Fortim Duncan.

Duncan did not disappoint Auerbach either. The Celtics had a record of ten wins and three losses in the first 13 games. They are currently ranked first in the Eastern Conference. The league's overall ranking is second only to the Lakers who have won 12 straight games. And a new rocket.

　　 The Celtics starters came out, and the fans on the scene burst into enthusiastic cheers. Dee Brown, Walter McCarty, Ron Mercer, Antoine Walker, Tim Duncan, every player appeared will burst out with huge cheers, especially the appearance of Duncan, it almost made The roof burst.

　　TNT Radio broadcasted the game live to the nation.

Guest Larry Bird laughed and said: "The Celtics finally have the ability to compete with the Lakers this season. Duncan is like Kobe last year, mature, selfless, and outstanding in technology. It is hard to believe that the league has actually been in the past two years. There have been so many evildoers."

　　 Commentator Bidder said: "The Lakers are out of this game with O'Neal, and they will definitely be at a disadvantage against the neat Celtics. I don't know how old Nelson will adjust."

　　 The Lakers started with five appearances, Campbell, Horry, Eddie Jones, Van Exel and Kobe, and there was a huge boo.

　　 Rick Pitino did not sit down after talking about the tactics, and stood on the sidelines with his arms folded, his expression serious. In fact, his academic coach is full of self-confidence, because Duncan and Pitino are able to play their famous full-court press tactics.

　　 In 1974, Pitino started his coaching career at the University of Hawaii. He first worked as an assistant, and then became a full-time assistant coach and temporary acting head coach in 1975. When Jim Burheim started coaching Syracuse University in 1976, he hired Pitino as the chief assistant coach.

　　 Later in the 1975-76 season, Pitino served as the interim head coach of the University of Hawaii. Former head coach Bruce O’Neal was dismissed after leading the team to a 9-12 record. Pitino’s interim head coach led the University of Hawaii in six games after the season, with a result of 2 wins and 4 losses.

　　 Pitino's experience at the University of Hawaii was dusted by a 1977 NCAA report on sanctions against schools. According to the report on the suspension of sanctions imposed on the University of Hawaii, Pitino was involved in 8 of the school’s 64 violations. Violations involving Pitino include: providing a player with a round-trip ticket between New York and Honolulu, arranging for student players to accept used cars, distributing coupons for players to receive free food at McDonald's, and he and the head coach Together with Bruce O'Neal, he was summoned for misleading the NCAA and the University of Hawaii officials. Also in 1977, the NCAA Violation Committee recommended that Pitino and O'Neal delink from the University of Hawaii sports affairs. When Pitino stopped struggling with this report in 1989, he said, "I didn't make any mistakes. I don't care what others say."

　　 From 1976 to 1978, Pitino served as an assistant coach at Syracuse University.

　　 In 1978, Pitino began his first coaching career as the head coach of Boston University. In the two seasons before Pitino arrived, Boston University won only 17 games. Pitino led the school team to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 24 years.

　　 After Pitino left Boston University, he came to the New York Knicks and served as an assistant coach in the coaching staff of head coach Hubie Brown.

　　 In 1985, Pitino returned to college basketball and became the head coach of Providence College. This year, before Pitino took over, Providence College's record was a dismal 11 wins and 20 losses. Two years later, Pitino led the university to the final four of the NCAA tournament. The core of this semi-final team is point guard Billy Donovan. Donovan later became Pitino's assistant coach at the University of Kentucky. Later, Donovan became the head coach of the University of Florida and led the team. Back to back to win two NCAA championship titles.

　　 In 1987, Pitino became the head coach of the New York Knicks. The year before Pitino took over, the Knicks only won 24 games. Two years later, Pitino led the Knicks to win the first regular season division championship in nearly two decades.

　　 In 1989, Pitino returned to college again and became the head coach of the University of Kentucky. At that time, the once brilliant University of Kentucky was caught in the turmoil of NCAA probation sanctions due to a major admissions violation scandal by former head coach Eddie Sutton. Pitino quickly reshaped Kentucky’s record and reputation. In 1993, The University of Kentucky reached the NCAA Final Four. This is the second university where Pitino led the NCAA Final Four. In 1996, Pitino led the University of Kentucky to win the NCAA Championship. This was the first time the University of Kentucky won the championship in 18 years. . The following year, Pitino led the University of Kentucky to the NCAA Championship Finals again, losing to the University of Arizona in overtime. Pitino’s fast-paced play is well-loved by Kentucky fans. At the University of Kentucky, the typical style of the Pitino team is to press on defense.

　　 From this resume, it is not difficult to see that Pitino has very rich coaching experience and has made brilliant achievements. However, Kobe from later generations knows that this guy will not achieve any achievements in the NBA, a business league, even if there is an extra Duncan, because this person is not only self, but also very conceited. Some people are cronyism and are not flexible enough in coaching. Also very ordinary.

This season Pitino has entered the Boston Celtics. Pitino is not only the Celtics head coach, but also the general manager of the team. Auerbach may not step down as CEO for some reasons. And the chairman. Kobe didn’t know, there was a reason for this, because when Pitino came to the Celtics, he had communicated with Auerbach about Kobe’s problems. Pitino thought Kobe was a little irreconcilable, he was too ego and what position he was on the court. I want to fight. Just because of Pitino's remarks, Auerbach has doubts about his coaching ability.

　　 Pitino promised to the team and fans when he took office: He will put in more effort than Cardinal Auerbach to bring the Celtics back to championship level. Look at his words, those with low EQ are fine.

　　 Seeing the old Nelson who is constantly communicating with Kobe on the other side~www.readwn.com~Pitino felt a little funny. "Is this a famous coach? I still need to discuss tactics with the players, and the famous coach's face is lost."

　　 The whistle sounded and the game started.

　　 Duncan is not injured now, the flying devil easily won the jump ball, Kiddie Brown dribbled the ball, facing the equally flexible Van Exel, he couldn't break through with his feet.

　　 Dee Brown observed the Lakers' position, then dribbled the ball horizontally and distributed it to Anthony Walker on the side.

Walker had a convulsion against the Pistons in the last game. He made 12 of 22 shots, 4 of 8 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, 30 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. This time Pitino arranged for the lover to take more shots. Anthony Walker's coach in college was Pitino.

　　 Pitino faced Kobe, and he took a step to make a jump shot by relying on his weight advantage. He played very simply and went wide under Kobe's defense.

　　 Campbell stuck Duncan based on experience, making him unable to rush, Horry protected the backcourt rebound.

　　 The Lakers attacked, Horry screened Van Exel in the middle. Van Exel took two steps to the left with the ball, divided the ball to Campbell in the middle, and then started running without the ball with Eddie Jones.

　　 Campbell knew his mission in this game, which attracted Duncan to defend. Bryant was double-teamed by Ron Mercer and Walter McCarty on the right. Campbell scored the ball to Eddie Jones, who ran from the left baseline to the upper line.

　　 Jones received the ball and turned to face the frame, there was no one in front of him. Jones took aim and made a mid-range shot. He was well prepared for this shot, and his shot rhythm was perfect. The basketball went into the frame! 2: 0.

　　 Old Nelson smiled from the sidelines. Although Kobe didn't participate in the offense, he attracted two defensive players, which caused huge loopholes in the Celtics' defense, and the audience pressed into a virtual bubble fence.