Chapter 177: The Only Way to Become a Superstar (Part II)

"Bang!"

Iguodala was like a flying dragon in the sky, and after receiving Chen Mu's high-throw pass, he didn't make any adjustments, and smashed into the basket. The basketball was smashed into the frame, and even O'Neal Jr., who was guarding under the basket, did not react, just watched Iguodala land lightly, and then showed his muscles to the baseline camera.

"Good Ball !!"

The 76ers bench was completely ignited by this exquisite coordination, and the players waved the towels in their hands, looking like a team of naughty boys who had just stolen a large watermelon from a watermelon field, and jumped up from their seats in excitement.

"It's comfortable!"

Iguodala's praise was also expected by Chen Mu, and after high-fives with the former, Chen Mu looked at Harrington's eyes, and couldn't help but have a little more "dazed" look, and said: "Being caught seems to be the only way to become a superstar, thank you for looking up to me and letting me 'enjoy' this 'hospitality' in advance~!" ”

After saying this, Chen Mu turned around, leaving Harrington and Tinsley looking at each other on the ground, not knowing how to respond for a while.

Such...... It's also an organizational striker!

On the sidelines, Carlisle frowned even tighter, shook his head and sighed, completely unexpectedly that the Chinese kid had just been caught for a round, and immediately found a way to crack it, using his imperfect arsenal to combine such an unguardable set of anti-bag moves, so that the Pacers players were helpless.

If Iguodala's passing at the top of the arc mainly relies on good passing skills, wide field vision, and his ability to attack the frame supported by his explosive physical strength, he pulls the opponent's defensive center of gravity and then sends the pass.

Then Chen Mu's arc top organization is completely different from Iguodala's routine.

Limited by height, point guards or organization forwards at the top of the arc mostly choose simple methods such as hitting the ground and passing through the ball. Since most of the point guards organized at the top of the arc have three-point ability, it is difficult for defenders to really complete the perfect defense with both passing and shooting, and can only focus on defense according to the characteristics of the opponent, mainly defending their passing, or defending their shots, and the two cannot be both.

If the point guard at the top of the arc at this time still has the ability to break through the frame with one hand, then the defender will be in even more trouble. Not only must you pay attention to the point guard's passing and three-point shooting at all times, but you also have to keep a certain distance and not let the opponent easily break through into the interior. If the opponent comes to the free throw line, your defense will inevitably shrink, and the point guard can create a killing opportunity with a single pass, causing heavy damage.

After Chen Mu came to the top of the arc, there was no three-point threat and there was not enough ability to break through the frame, so the defender could easily make arrangements. Even the usually uncommon arc top bag clip can be used without scruples, waiting for the opportunity to break the ball in Chen Mu's hand.

But all of this is based on Chen Mu's lack of flexibility.

"If I were to get to the top of the arc and play the role of a playmaker, what would I rely on the most? Can you do as well as Iguodala? ”

When Iguodala called for wind and rain at the top of the arc in the first half, Chen Mu had already begun to think about this problem. Although he didn't expect that the opponent would defend in such a "cruel and direct" way as a bag, there was no difference in the way he handled it.

"The biggest difference between me and Iguodala is the height advantage!"

No three-pointers, no rim breakaways? It doesn't matter, I still have passes.

The opponent is trapped, trying to make a mistake, and the ball will be tackled as soon as it lands? It doesn't matter, it's a big deal not to dribble!

This is the answer given by Chen Mu.

When organizing an offense at the top of the arc, do you have to have amazing three-point shooting and ball handling skills to get good results? In the eyes of most teams, yes, it is not difficult for the opponent to make a targeted arrangement if the playmaker at the top of the arc does not have a certain offensive threat of his own.

However, for Chen Mu, none of this is a problem.

Let's take our thoughts back from the timeline where Chen Mu is for the time being, and return to the time node where you and I are now, and think about how the Warriors, who just won the championship, use the Australian giant Bogut?

On the defensive end, Bogut's offensive skills are even worse than Chen Mu's, his mid-range shots are better than nothing, and his hook hands are not very reliable, except for the second offense and receiving points, there seems to be no scoring skills.

However, it is such a seemingly sparse "rough man" who is an indispensable pivotal point in the Warriors' offensive tactics. How many times when the Warriors are attacking, Bogut is moving near the top of the arc, after Curry is surrounded by passes, he becomes a receiver, and when he receives a basketball, he uses his height to play high, whether it is hitting the ground, straight stops, or hanging high, the basketball never falls below the waist.

"No matter how fast you are with Tinsley, no matter how you wrap and serve, is it possible that after I lift the basketball above my head, you can still climb on my body and break the ball?"

Height can't be taught, no matter what era it is, it's an indelible truth on the basketball court.

In the minutes following this empty pass, Chen Mu's arc response became a lingering nightmare for the Pacers.

Limited by the disadvantage of foot, O'Neal Jr. could not come to the top of the arc to defend Chen Mu, whether it was Harrington or Tinsley, there was no way to face Chen Mu's practice of lifting the basketball above his head and looking for passing space everywhere. Whenever Chen Mu received a pass from Iguodala at the top of the arc and began to play high, Harrington's expression was as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a nail.

"Miller!"

At a glance, seeing Miller, who was released by Tinsley again, was moving to the weak side, Chen Mu came to a NOLOOKINGPASS, his eyes looked at Carney on the strong side, but there was a trick in his hand, and the basketball turned incredibly and was directly sent to Miller.

Miller, who received the basketball, did not hesitate, came to the basket and seemed to be about to make a layup, O'Neal Jr. shouted to step forward to make up for the defense, but the basketball was far higher than the basket and flew over O'Neal Jr.'s head.

At the same time, Carney in the bottom corner had already started, and without O'Neal Jr.'s eyes, he stepped down and took off with a bang, and it was a heavy dunk to catch the basketball in the air.

It's another air relay, and it's a violent dunk!

The 76ers, who were plagued by the lack of athleticism of their starting lineup last season, have undergone a major transformation, with Carney and Iguodala like two bombers, constantly bombing the Pacers' fragile basket at high altitudes.

On the Pacers' side, there is only one rim protector on O'Neal Jr., and the loophole of the rim hand has gradually begun to appear, whether it is Miller or Iguodala, after receiving Chen Mu's pass, as long as O'Neal Jr. is mobilized, he can easily make a second pass and score by his teammates.

Again and again, every time Chen Mu came to the top of the arc to catch the ball, the fans in the Conseco Stadium would sigh in their hearts and secretly scream that it was not good.

After a wave of high-quality attacks, the 76ers took a seven-point lead, and Carney alone contributed a three-pointer and two two-pointers to score seven points in a row.

The rookie, who had finally broken through the 20-point mark in a single bout, threw his head back in rage, fists in the air with his hands clenched into the air, like a boxer who had just pulled off a beautiful knockout, and looked like a beast.

The carnival scene was recorded by camera footage and transmitted to the world through an increasingly developed network.

Chinese fans were thrilled with the TV screens, high-fives and celebrations in the same way as Chen Mu and Iguodala did.

American fans were also completely shocked by this kind of tactical thinking, which was still trendy at the time, how can a flawed and "hard-hitting" player deal with the constant packing of the opposition? The Chinese kid came up with a brain-opening solution.

Steve Cole, who was a commentator for Turner's television network at the time, stared at the Chinese kid on the screen, as if a storm was stirring in his head. He will be the general manager of the Suns in a year, and the head coach of the Golden State Warriors in a few years. The tactical idea that a big man who is a good passer, even if he doesn't have the ability to frame and the three-point shot, can completely disrupt the opponent's defense at the top of the arc is deeply engraved in his mind at this moment.

In a mansion in Philadelphia, a Chinese man about forty years old was also watching the game, staring at the clear data with his eyes that was not eye-catching, but as if he had become the center of the universe, Chen Mu, thoughtfully opened his laptop and began to type quickly.

In the editorial room of the "Philadelphia Daily News", veteran reporter Phil Gersner frowned, shook his head and sighed after a long time, stubbornly took out a pen and paper and began to write the latest issue of the 76ers report. Behind him, the timid intern Justin looked at the master's puffing appearance, and the "internship end report" in his hand did not dare to hand it over.

Back at the Conseco Arena, after being kicked hard by Chen Mu with an arc top strategy for several rounds in a row, Carlisle couldn't sit still anymore, shouted a timeout to change his tactics, and canceled the infinite package of Chen Mu.

At the end of the timeout, Chen Mu, who found that the bag was over, decisively handed over the ball again, and Iguodala became the playmaker at the top of the arc again. Chen Mu himself played a weak-side two-person game with Miller, and Tinsley and O'Neal Jr., who were complicated and complicated to cover, couldn't find the north, and after a few coordinated scores, the difference was stretched to 12 points.

It wasn't until Chen Mu received Miller's return pass in the ribs, and then did not shoot directly, but whimsically pushed with one hand, so that the basketball made a 180-degree rebound, and quickly returned to the basket, after Miller made a layup, the situation on the court was completely controlled by the 76ers, and the fanatical fans of Indiana could no longer shout.

"Boss, there's one more! One more assist missing! ”

Amundson, who was deeply "cared for" by Chen Mu on the sidelines, loudly reminded Chen Mu to pay attention to his statistics, and when he heard this voice, Chen Mu himself was stunned, and then laughed out loud:

"Got a chance for a triple-double? It's really another village~! (To be continued.) )