0085: Bill Wharton of Trumpets
Backbite!
The Kansas Swift Eagles asked for a timeout.
Bilself was full of sorrow, and Snoopy's two consecutive breakthroughs made his tactical set-up passive. Originally, in his arrangement, Snoopy on the offensive end didn't have to worry about it at all, just pay a little attention. But now... Snoopy became another engine at UCLA, and his playmaking skills were surprisingly better than a regular point guard.
"Hey, Snoopy, when did you learn to break through with the ball?"
Walking to the bench, Ben Holland walked over as soon as he could, and he said in an excited tone: "What a surprise. โ
At the moment, it is difficult for him to maintain the composure of the manager. Because when Snoopy can create a breakaway kill, with his passing sense, he can help the team even more than Kevin Love.
"Just learned." Snoopy laughs and says, "It looks pretty good." โ
Ben Holland rubbed his palms together excitedly, and finally had a chance to win.
At the same time, the NBA scouts, managers, and presidents also nodded their heads. Being able to break through with the ball and not being able to break through with the ball are two completely different concepts, and if you can't break through with the ball, you will be the 20th pick in the first round. And it is not completely impossible to break through with the ball and break into the lotto.
"Tonight. Darrell Wright, Cole Aldridge, Sasha, D Jackson, they have to suffer. Earl Johnson analyzed in the commentary box: "Next, if there are no other surprises, UCLA's outside shooter group will have a happy harvest." โ
"It's just that now there's a question: will Russell Westbrook give him the ball to Snoopy? He's the team's point guard. Kenny Smith suddenly touched on another key issue.
Previously, Snoopy and Westbrook got along well because they didn't have the conflict of ball control, and Snoopy firmly stuck the basket position for Westbrook every time, providing him with backcourt rebounds to launch defensive counterattacks.
But now, a contradiction has arisen.
Will Westbrook be willing to share the ball?
When Ben Holland picked up the tactical board, he was also worried about that.
But soon, this concern was blown away by the wind.
He saw Snoopy reach out and hook Westbrook's neck, then whisper a few words in his ear, and then... Westbrook, who was a little sad, smiled. Then, he took the initiative to walk over and told Ben Holland: "Coach, please let Snoopy take the lead in the high position." โ
Ben Holland was stunned, he didn't understand it. But he hurried to lay out new tactics and establish Snoopy's central position on the offensive end.
Before going on the court, he finally couldn't hold back his curiosity, he grabbed Snoopy and asked in a low voice: "How did you get Russell to take the initiative to give up the ball?" โ
Snoopy smiled: "Three pairs." โ
"Never forget that Russell was the one who came close to winning a scholarship to the Stanford math department, and that he loved numbers more than anything else."
Ben Holland suddenly realized.
He glanced up at Westbrook's stats for tonight, with 11 points, four assists and five rebounds.
Three pairs? Is it possible?
Backbite!
The game resumes.
Kansas has made no personnel changes. However, on the offensive end, it has stepped up its attack on the inside.
After receiving the basketball, Brandon Rush immediately completed the pick-and-roll with Darrell Arthur in the elbow area and quickly entered the paint area.
While he was smashing into the paint, Cole Aldridge was also jamming Snoopy hard.
However, Snoopy now has a pair of flexible knees, and his turning movements are quick, even a little sharp...... With a snort, he bypassed Cole Aldridge's obstruction, and when Brandon Rush was about to split the dunk, he jumped quickly, stretched out his giant palm, and blocked it fiercely.
Brandon Rush was so frightened that he hurriedly collected the ball, and in a panic, he hurriedly passed the ball to the outside.
Before his long ball could reach the baseline, Westbrook slammed it over and cut it off.
Then control the rhythm and move forward steadily.
"Excellent defensive deterrence."
Pat Riley sat in the middle and sighed: "Snoopy's steps are faster and more agile than before, and it reminds me of Bill Wharton. โ
At the same time, ESPN's commentator McBrin also suddenly turned on his face, saying to Bill Walton: "Have you noticed that Snoopy's style of play is becoming more and more like you, including some technical characteristics? I think if you want your alma mater to win two more championships, you should go back to campus. โ
Bill Wharton was hailed as a combination of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, which is a bit exaggerated, but it is not difficult to see his super strength.
Because of the glass attribute on his body, he has not played a full season in his career, but he has not won any less honors, regular season MVP, Finals MVP, and is also a Hall of Famer, a top 50 star. In his later years, he dragged a pair of waste legs and still won the best sixth man.
He is extremely conscious and talented on the defensive end, and has excellent playmaking and team attributes on the offensive end. Although he will never be able to become a dominant scorer like Sky Hook, Big Dream, and Shark. But he's definitely a great defender, a rebounder. The best long-pass player and master planner in history. And, before that devastating injury in the late '70s, he was a well-known block specialist in the league.
Bill Wharton looked at Snoopy on the court, full of shadows from the early days of his career. He sighed: "I really should go back to my alma mater. The only problem now, though: this kid doesn't seem to see himself as a center. He said he was a point guard. โ
McBrin chuckled at this, and he thought of the shark's poor imitation.
Snoopy on the pitch once again broke through Darrell Arthur's defense, and when he reached the penalty area, he immediately looked back at the moon and passed the ball out, Westbrook received the ball and rushed forward, and under the double impact, Kansas quickly contracted the defense again. Westbrook quickly passed the ball to the baseline before take-off...... Luke Bamot, who ran to the bottom corner, received the ball and threw it...... Swish!
Three-point hit.
The two teams are tied.
Westbrook looked very happy as he was +1 for his assists.
Looking back, Kansas was still trying to open up the game from the inside, and Cole Aldridge received the basket and hit Snoopy high.
Snoopy held his bottom line, and when he shot, Luke Bamot made a lightning strike that interfered with the basketball.
It's as if they teamed up to deal with Brooke Lรณpez.
Bang, the basketball smashes into the neck of the basket.
The rebound was picked up by Westbrook.
Back in the front court, it was still Snoopy who was in high position. At this point... Cole Aldridge took a two-step defence and Dugg shot straight away...... Swish!
The basketball was caught.
Snoopy wasn't completely devoid of offensive ability, and with Cole Aldridge's rate and two more defensive steps, Snoopy's shot was very easy.
Kansas head coach Bill Seff frowned.
As Snoopy showed his ability to break through with the ball, they fell into passivity on the defensive end.
Because this kid can not only top people, but also has super blocking ability. And, with his ability to break through with the ball, coupled with his passing awareness, the Kansas interior line really didn't have anyone who could control him.
And the most unbelievable thing for him was that Westbrook no longer played alone with the ball. He seemed to be an eagle standing on Snoopy's shoulders, and when Snoopy opened the breakthrough, he immediately followed with lightning. You don't shrink the defense, he just dunks. You shrink the defense, he chooses to pass.
Step by step, the situation is tilting in favor of the UCLA Bruins.
Who would have imagined that after losing Kevin Love, their wholeness would be even stronger.
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