Chapter 252 Breakthrough Limitations on Lightning

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Serving the ball from the frontline, Zhao Dong once again held the ball outside the left wing three-point line.

This time, he turned around and started hitting Russell with his back.

Back play is the best way to deal with this kind of death-wrench defense, especially since Zhao Dong has advantages in wingspan and hands, so he doesn't have to worry about being intercepted.

The best thing is that it can perfectly avoid the restrictions of Article 138 of the Flying Dragon Law.

Russell is 201 centimeters tall and his weight used to be 102 kilograms. This season, in order to carry Zhao Dong, the team arranged for him to gain weight to 110 kilograms.

The advantage of this is that the resistance ability is increased, but the movement ability and speed are lost a little.

But even if he gains weight to 110 kilograms, he still can't withstand Zhao Dong's back blow.

Zhao Dong's core strength is too strong, breaking through the limits of human beings. Even Kobe and Jordan are not as good as him, and he is absolutely number one in the history of the league.

The lower limb strength has also been improved to level 93, which is the first-class lower limb strength among inside players. Anyway, it is stronger than the postman Malone. His thighs are thicker than Malone. Russell has gained weight and cannot stand it at all.

While dribbling, Zhao Dong's legs exerted force, and at the same time his waist, abdominal and back muscles also exerted force, and huge power suddenly exploded.

"Bang!"

The power was concentrated on the big butt, which was not much smaller than Barkley. This was a burst point of the whole body's strength, which violently hit Russell's lower abdomen.

"Well!"

Russell groaned in pain and retreated, unable to resist at all.

The next moment, Zhao Dong turned around and broke through.

"Farke!"

Russell is going crazy because his lower leg was hit. Is this still playing basketball? He felt as if he had been violated by a wild bull.

Greg Ostertag and Malone, who quickly returned to defend the basket, felt a little chill in their hearts when they saw Zhao Dong rushing over like a madman.

Greg Ostertag instinctively took a step back and got out of the way of the basket.

Postman Malone, who returned to defense from the right wing, could not watch Zhao Dong attack the basket.

The only way to stop Zhao Dong from blowing up the basket is by fouling.

"Oh, the postman hugged Feilong. Is he protecting this damn guy?" the on-site commentator shouted in surprise.

Under the powerful impact, the postman tightly wrapped his arms around Zhao Dong to prevent him from falling out, providing the best protection.

It would be an absolute shame for him to protect his opponent.

But he didn't want to guess what the consequences would be if he didn't protect them.

From Zhao Dong, he remembered the devil Bill Laimbeer.

Laimbeer's most famous incident was not a fight, nor was he pulling the opponent who was attacking the basket directly from the sky, nor was he elbowing the opponent.

Instead, he gave a championship ring to a JI girl and flushed the other one into the toilet.

Russell, the Lord of the Rings, couldn't do this kind of thing. After hearing this, Barkley yelled at Laimbeer for being too extravagant, but Laimbeer didn't care at all.

Why, because his family is too rich.

His father is the major shareholder of a Fortune 500 company. Buying a team is nothing, let alone two rings?

This is also the reason why Ranbir, the rich second generation, is unscrupulous in the league, Du Hong is willing to be his pawn, and the whole league is helpless because his background is too strong.

In other words, that idiot Barkley rode on Lambir and beat him up. Would anyone else dare?

Now that Ranbir has retreated, another Zhao Dong has appeared. Although Zhao Dong is not as good as Ranbir's background, the last lawyer team has frightened the postman's courage, so now he has to "protect" even if it is humiliation. Good Zhao Dong.

The referee's whistle sounded, the postman fouled, and Zhao Dong made two free throws.

In the TNT live broadcast, Bill Walton shook his head and said: "The Jazz themselves have no morale. The starting center was beaten at the beginning. Now I can't see the morale from them at all. To be honest, it's better to let the Lakers play for such a Jazz." The finals are better, at least Oakley and Feilong can fight each other, which will be more exciting."

"yes!"

New York, Stern couldn't agree more with what Bill Walton said.

He swore that a team like the Jazz would never be allowed to enter the finals again. They didn't even have the courage to compete with Feilong. Why did you come in?

After Postman Ma Long was punished by Feilong, he was like a sheep in front of Feilong. How could such a guy compete with Feilong for the championship?

At the Delta Arena, Malone, the mailman who had lost his courage, was unable to support the Jazz's offensive and defensive system, let alone others.

75:104, the Knicks won a big victory and successfully won the G1 game.

The Jazz surrendered in the final quarter. Zhao Dong only played 35 minutes and did not play in the final quarter. His statistics were average. He made 12 of 17 shots and 8 of 8 free throws. He only scored 32 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, 4 blocks, 1 turnover, and 3 fouls. .

"Tear it down, the Jazz team has no future." Zhao Dong said in an on-site interview after the game.

His words, broadcast live on television, immediately spread throughout the world.

"Mr. Hainer, Malone is your man, and I hope to move him to Michael immediately."

When Nike President Philip Knight heard this, his eyes couldn't help but light up, and he immediately dialed the number of Adidas President Herbert Hainer.

"So what will Nike pay?" President Adidas' tone was a little indifferent.

Once a top insider like Malone comes to Jordan's side, it will definitely make the Bulls take off immediately. Jordan is not old yet, and it is possible to create another dynasty. Jordan can even become a god because of this, and his commercial value will be Will it be improved to an incredible level? How much will Nike gain from this?

"Should I give up Maddie to Adi?" Knight asked.

"Chi!"

Hainer sneered disdainfully and said, "If you give me ten Maddie's, I won't let the postman go to the Bulls."

He wasn't lying. Unless Nike gave Jordan to him, how could he let Malone go to the Bulls?

By joining forces with Nike to suppress Feilong Sports, there is a bottom line: Nike cannot benefit too much. If Nike becomes prosperous because of this, wouldn't it be shooting itself in the foot? At that time, Adidas may be forced to withdraw from the basketball shoe market.

So his principle has always been that when suppressing Feilong, Nike and Jordan must not benefit too much.

In other words, he cannot let the Bulls win the championship. He would rather let the Lakers, Spurs, or other teams win, or even the Knicks, than let the Bulls win.

After all, Feilong is rising, but after all, he is not an American, and it is impossible for Feilong Sports to dominate the North American basketball shoe market.

So if you can suppress Feilong, then suppress it. The bottom line is that Jordan cannot be restored because of suppressing Feilong. He must master this degree and not cross the line to avoid backlash.

Phillip Knight hung up the phone in disappointment. He knew that the old guy Heiner would not agree. Nike and Adidas were not even close friends, they were just enemies, so he still placed his main hope on Nike's players.

An hour later, the Knicks' postgame press conference was held.

The host began to turn over the cards, and many reporters raised their hands at the same time, especially some local reporters who were particularly active. Finally, they named a reporter from a local sports newspaper.

"Feilong, you said in the on-site interview that this Jazz team is ready to be dismantled, are you kidding me? We are the first place in the regular season this season."

a reporter from a local sports newspaper asked angrily.

Zhao Dong smiled and said: "Did you see the strength of the first place in the regular season from this game? Anyway, I didn't see it."

"Do you admit that it was because you used your legal team to suppress the postman that Carl did not dare to confront you?" the reporter asked.

"Sir, I find your low level of thinking and confusion of logic to be simply unbelievable. Your three views have been completely distorted." Zhao Dong said coldly and disdainfully.

"What do you mean?" the reporter said angrily.

"What do I mean? The postman, together with his agent and his sponsors, smeared and slandered me. I formed a team of lawyers to file a lawsuit. This turned into my suppression of him? Then according to you, I should Are you going to let him smear me? I think you, the journalist, have completely lost your sense of law and can no longer distinguish between black and white. You should be ashamed of what you just said."

Zhao Dong sarcastically said without mercy.

"this?"

The reporter was speechless.

At this time, the host had taken back the reporter's microphone and no longer gave local reporters the right to ask questions.

"Feilong, Bill Walton and Matt think the league should formulate a law that prohibits sprints of more than five meters. What do you think of this law?"

The second questioner was a New York Times reporter.

"Then it would be better to just cancel the outside breakthrough." Zhao Dong complained.

"Do you think the league will establish this rule?" the reporter asked.

"Impossible, this is O'Neal's brainless idea. If this rule is really established, then what else is there to play? Let's just have a shooting competition. Maybe the basketball court should be reduced. What do you think of a 5*5 court?" Zhao Dong laughed.

"Ha ha……"

The press conference hall suddenly became happy.

"What about zone defense? Do you think the league will adopt this rule change?" the reporter asked again.

"This is possible." Zhao Dong nodded.

He remembers very clearly that in order to restrict O'Neal, the league implemented zone defense rules in the 01/02 season. At the same time, illegal defense was canceled, double-teaming of people without the ball was allowed, and the three-second defensive rule was implemented.

Of course, this life is very likely to be advanced because of him.

In fact, the implementation of these rules has been discussed since the regular season.

Bill Walton didn't attend the press conference; he was working on a show.

When he was explaining this game, he had an idea and thought that he could create a related program. The core of the program was how to restrict Feilong.

He felt that other TV stations must also have this idea, and may even have begun preparations, so he seemed to be in a hurry.

"Yes, this is what I think. We have to invite them to come. No matter what the cost, as long as they are willing to come, our program will definitely attract everyone's attention and the ratings will explode."

On the phone with TNT Sports, he tried his best to sell his idea.

This idea lies in the guests. He wants to invite a few big guys who are different but who are most in line with the core of this show.

"I'm afraid that won't work, Bill. We're afraid we won't be able to get anyone."

The person who contacted Bill Walton was William, a producer from the sports department, who was very embarrassed and said: "Unless you come forward to invite them, this program cannot be produced."

"William, let me try."

Bill Walton gritted his teeth. It was really difficult to invite these people, and his old face might not work, but for the sake of the show, he still nodded.

"OK. If you secure the guests, the production fee can be doubled compared to the previous show." William on the other end of the phone readily agreed.

The producer agreed, and Bill Walton immediately began to think about how to invite those guys.

There were three people in total, and he had to decide which one to invite first.

In Chicago, Jordan did not go fishing and had a complete training plan planned for the offseason.

Having just watched Game 1 of the Finals, he didn't want to watch the next few games. He was certain that the Jazz would be swept by the Knicks.

However, Bill Walton's idea of ​​restricting Zhao Dong interested him very much.

Of course, he scorned the idea of ​​limiting breakthrough distance. He recognized the zone defense rules.

"Those idiots at Nike, if they can promote zone defense before the Eastern Conference Finals, I won't necessarily lose."

After swearing unhappily, when he was about to take a shower, his cell phone rang.

"Bill Walton?"

I looked at the caller and was a little surprised. At this time, do you want to interview him?

At 9 o'clock, Stern held a relevant meeting to discuss the implementation of relevant rules internally.

His idea is that there is likely to be a sweep in the finals, which the league does not want to see, so before that, it would be most beneficial to the league if some rules are introduced to restore balance.

At the same time, the media and many league stars and coaches, including fans, began to discuss this issue, that is, how to restrict Zhao Dong.

Various TV media have also launched several discussion programs, inviting league stars to participate to discuss this issue.

TNT, the broadcaster of the Finals, also launched a related program hosted by Bill Walton and invited three historical giants, namely George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, and Michael Jordan.

Bill Walton is very proud. Even though he can be called the top ten super centers in the history of the league, he still feels very proud to invite these three guests.

These three people were all invited by him, and of course the appearance fee had to be paid for by TNT.

George McCann, the first superstar in the history of the league, is 74 years old this year. He wears a pair of black-rimmed glasses and has white hair. He looks very old, but he is still in good spirits and in good condition.

Wilt Chamberlain, a super center who scored 100% in a single game, has incredible physical fitness. Zhao Dong is now also known as having incredible quality, but no one has ever said that he is more incredible than Chamberlain.

Jordan, needless to say, although he was just defeated again by Zhao Dong, he is still the most influential basketball superstar on the planet.

These three great superstars all have one characteristic, the same characteristic, which is forcing the league to modify or formulate certain rules in order to restrict them.

George McCann was able to get whatever he wanted from inside offense. Because of him, the league expanded the three-second zone from six feet to 12 feet, doubled the free throw line, which is the so-called McCann's law, and also has the offensive three-second rule.

Chamberlain caused the three-second zone to increase to 16 feet. At the same time, because of his terrifying jumping ability, the league introduced the ball interference rule.

Jordan was the only one who immediately lifted the rules that were put in place to restrict him after he retired.

This is Bill Walton's idea. He wants these three guys to discuss how to restrict Zhao Dong.

Among these three people, the most difficult one to invite is Jordan, who was just eliminated by Zhao Dong.

But Bill Walton was the first to invite Jordan. He only used one reason, come on, Michael, if this program is successful, it can really restrict Feilong.

The show started at 8:30 this evening.

"Okay, let's talk freely."

Bill Walton rubbed his hands excitedly and shouted: "George, why don't we start with you? What kind of rules do you think can limit the performance of Feilong?"

George McCann smiled and said: "Before discussing what rules can restrict that Chinese young man, we must first understand what his most destructive aspect is."

"Yes, this is a premise."

Bill Walton nodded, and so did the other three.

George McCann seemed to have thought it through, and immediately said: "I didn't pay much attention to him last year, and I only paid attention to him this season. I have some understanding of him."

"Oh, what is it?" Bill Walton echoed.

George McCann said: “His overall quality is so strong that he has no shortcomings in quality, and his technique is also of the same style, with no shortcomings.

Whether it's offense or defense, whether it's inside or outside, whether it's various offensive techniques, he's top-notch in all aspects, which makes his ceiling almost invisible, which is why he can perform terrifyingly.

But one of the scariest things about him is his offensive efficiency, which is the reason why he finally defeated the Bulls. "

"I agree with that," Jordan said immediately.

At this time, Chamberlain said: "I also watched this Eastern Conference Finals. In the key G4 battle, the double-headed snake tactic allowed Feilong to unleash all his combat power. Under this tactic, he could play in every position. The full strength of the team was unleashed, which was one of the reasons why the Knicks eliminated the Bulls.

Of course, I'm not denying his offensive efficiency. That Chinese guy's offensive efficiency is really the best in the league. Even in history, there are countless of them. "

"So do the three of you agree that offensive efficiency is the scariest thing about Feilong?" Bill Walton asked.

Seeing the three people nodding, he said: "So does it mean that the introduction of restrictive rules will reduce his offensive efficiency?"

"certainly."

George McCann nodded and said: "The so-called Flying Dragon Rule that has just been launched, judging from the Eastern Conference Finals and the Finals G1 game, the restrictive effect is not obvious. The league should formulate new rules, otherwise the balance will be broken and the basketball game will become A one-man exhibition match.

In fact, the so-called Feilong Law only restricts a part of his playing style. It does not impose strong restrictions on him and cannot reduce his offensive efficiency. "

"I also think there should be new rules." Chamberlain said.

"I don't object to what you say, you have the final say." Jordan smiled.

"Husband, the three of them are going too far. They are all targeting you." Lindsay said dissatisfiedly in the Salt Lake City hotel.

"It's no surprise that the NBA is a foreign land to me. To conquer this foreign land, do I still want them to welcome me with flowers? I don't have that halo. It's the thorns everywhere that I have to face." Zhao Dongxiao road.

The show continued, and Bill Walton said at this time: "So now let's discuss what kind of rules should be used to restrict the flying dragon. Is it a zone defense?"

George McCann nodded and said: "This is a basic rule. The rule that limits the breakthrough distance like you said is a devastating rule that will ruin the NBA. It is absolutely not allowed."

Bill Walton laughed and said, "That's what O'Neal said, not me."

"I was only joking, you idiot took it seriously."

In front of the TV, O'Neal muttered dissatisfiedly: "Fortunately, I didn't say that I had to wear protective gear to play basketball, otherwise you, a fool, would have believed it.

"Indeed, zone defense is what limits guys like Feilong who play from the outside in." Chamberlain said with a smile.

Bill Walton said: "So, just by changing to zone defense, can the Feilong be really restricted? Everyone should know that George, you just said it, the so-called Feilong Law is of no use."

Chamberlain said: "Some specific strong principles in zone defense can be modified, such as breakthroughs."

"Yes, it's a pity that Feilong's impact is very effective in limiting his breakthrough." George McCann said.

Of these four, three are super centers and there is only one defender. Naturally, only Jordan is the most qualified to talk about this rule of restricting breakthroughs, because he himself is the most lethal breakthrough master.

Jordan had already considered it and quickly said: "His first step is too fast, comparable to that young man from the Pistons."

"Your successor, Grant Hill?" Bill Walton said immediately.

"Yes, that's him."

Nodding, Jordan said: "Restrict his first step, so that his second step will slow down, which can limit his changes of direction, allowing the defender to have more time to make decisions." The reaction can block it in time, and at the same time, it can have enough time to control the penalty area to prevent him from entering.

He is very big, not the thin body of a defender. Once under the zone defense rules, his speed will slow down and his impact will be reduced. Under the help of defensive double teams, his terrifying breakthrough ability will become weaker. Impact on the rim will be minimized. "

"I agree, limiting his first step is the source of limiting his breakthrough." George McCann and Chamberlain nodded at the same time.

"What the hell!" Seeing this, Zhao Dong cursed.

"What, husband, is this method very effective?" Lindsay asked worriedly.

"It's really great."

Zhao Dong nodded and said in a mocking tone: "Jordan is so shameless and exposed himself to push the league to issue rules that restrict me."

He knows that in the future, the league will indeed modify some specific rules of zone defense, just like the Jordan Law was modified to restrict him, in order to restrict Iverson's unsolvable lightning breakthrough, and in order to prevent Iverson from destroying the balance of the league. , and modified one of the rules when breaking through.

This revised rule is aimed at the first step in the breakthrough.

Specifically, if the basketball does not leave your hands when the supporting foot is off the ground, then it is walking.

This rule is a great test of basic skills. As Jordan said, it limits Iverson's speed in the first step and the flexibility in changing direction in the second step. It also makes it much more difficult to break into the penalty area.

The modification of the rules also became one of the biggest difficulties for Iverson in later winning the championship, because his strongest ability was restricted.

Iverson's subsequent breakthrough was actually a castrated version of a lightning breakthrough, and the speed was not at the highest level.

If the league really changes the zone defense rules this time and introduces this rule in advance, it will also impose severe restrictions on him in terms of rules.

In fact, the restrictions on him are greater than those on Iverson.

As Jordan said just now, he is not a defender, but he has the physique and tonnage in the interior. His ability to break through people's gaps is not as good as that of a small man like Iverson. If he is further restricted, the impact will be more serious.

With this change in details, coupled with the basic defensive rule of zone defense, under this framework, his breakthrough ability will indeed be restricted, interior offense will decrease, mid-range shots will increase, and efficiency will decrease.

At the same time, the impact on the Knicks as a whole is unpredictable.

Bill Walton's show has indeed received the most attention. The programs launched by ESPN and ABC TV are not as popular as this show.

During the program, some of the restrictive rules proposed by them also aroused heated discussions and attracted the attention of the league.