Chapter 385 Is It Forbidden to Kill People?

"Feilong, what do you think of the slashing tactic? Do you think that tactic is a rogue tactic? It fragments the game. Is that a harm to the game?"

The reporter didn't give up and pointed the finger at Zhao Dong.

Zhao Dong was mentally prepared and said: "I suggest you consult the league officials regarding the tactic of killing people. If they think this is a tactic that is not conducive to the development of the league, then please change it.

In fact, this tactic has been around for decades. From ancient times to today, the alliance has not banned it, which already illustrates the attitude of the alliance. "

"What's your attitude?" the reporter asked persistently.

Zhao Dongdao: "Free throws are also a part of basketball skills. If you don't want to be cut, the solution to the problem is simple, practice your free throws well instead of complaining about your opponent using such targeted tactics.

I mean, whether it's me or O'Neal, we face the same rules, so there's nothing to complain about. "

"But he is a big center. Have you ever seen any big center take free throws very accurately?" the reporter said angrily.

"Yao Min."

Zhao Dong immediately spit out a word.

This word instantly made the reporter speechless.

The press conference hall opposite was very lively.

"Shaq, you made 8 of 19 free throws in this game, and your shooting percentage was 42%, which is lower than the 50.2% in the regular season this season. Why is this? Is it because of pressure?" a reporter asked.

"In addition to pressure, there is also physical energy. My physical energy consumption is too great." O'Neal explained.

The reporter asked again: "If you can reach Feilong's free throw shooting percentage, do you think the Lakers can beat the Knicks tonight?"

The veins on O'Neal's head were popping. He wanted to jump down and crush the reporter to death, and then stepped on him a few more times. He said: "There is no way to compare me and Feilong. I am a big center and he is a point guard."

"..."

Everyone was speechless for O'Neal's rogue answer.

"Would you choose to carry a urinal? I and many people believe that it can increase your free throw shooting percentage to a certain extent." The reporter said.

"No, absolutely impossible." O'Neill said firmly.

"Even if you can't win the championship, are you still unwilling?" the reporter asked again.

This made O'Neal hesitate, but he still said: "I hate that action."

His attitude quickly received a response from the New York media.

"Selfish Shark Who Will Lose Los Angeles," New York Sports reported with this headline the next day.

Many New York media outlets followed the hype and began to attack O'Neal.

The mainstream media in Los Angeles did not follow suit, but some second- and third-rate tabloids did, which put some pressure on O'Neal.

The G3 game will start on June 2nd, with two days of rest in between. On the 31st, the Lakers will return to Los Angeles.

O'Neal's agent, David Falk, responded quickly and immediately contacted the media and began public relations for the matter.

"Actually, Shaq practiced that kind of free throw off the court, but it didn't work. After all, what works for Rick Barry may not work for others."

David Falke's words were recognized by the fans and relieved O'Neal's pressure.

At the same time, in order to distract public opinion, he directed the artillery fire towards shark-cutting tactics.

In just one day, because Nelson turned the man-killing tactic into a regular tactic, the media quickly identified the man-killing tactic as the shark-killing tactic.

David Falk very seriously expressed his views on the slashing tactic to the media: "This tactic is a kind of destruction of the game. It allows fans to only see Shaq being fouled without the ball again and again. Then it goes to the free throw line and people never see a complete game again.

There is no doubt that this is the ugliest use of tactics. I think the Knicks' use of this tactic, even if they beat Shaq, is disgraceful and not a reflection of their true strength. "

On the 31st, players rest,

Nelson and the coaching staff had no time to rest. They discussed it and decided to activate Danny Fortson.

Fordson has been injured for such a long time and has been training with the ball for some time. However, his training status is not good and his level has dropped by at least two levels. He has been on the injured list. Now that the team is short of players, he can only come back. .

On the 1st, the team headed to Los Angeles.

Accompanying the team to the away game were 3,000 away fans and a group of wives.

At the hotel, at the request of the media, the Knicks held a press conference.

"Coach Nelson and Danny Fortson have been activated and entered the twelve-man roster. Does it mean that the Knicks have no one available?" a Los Angeles Sports reporter asked.

"What's the logic of this?" Old Nelson asked curiously.

The reporter immediately said: "The New York media has reported many times that Fordson's training status has declined greatly after returning from injury. If he is put on the roster, doesn't it mean that no one is available?"

Nelson smiled: "Even if Fordson's training status declines, it doesn't mean that he can't provide energy to the team. I believe he can contribute to the team at critical moments."

"Feilong, do you think the crippled Fordson can still help you?" The reporter turned his attention to Zhao Dong.

"Did you cripple it?" Zhao Dong stared at the reporter and asked.

"Uh, of course not." The reporter was startled and quickly denied.

"Then don't say that. We've only lost two games, and the media reporters in Los Angeles don't even have the most basic courtesy? What you say is ugly."

Zhao Dong said coldly.

The reporter shut up in embarrassment, and Zhao Dong was too lazy to answer his question.

No matter what, Fordson's comeback has been questioned by the media. No one believes in his condition. Even many New York media are questioning whether Fordson can help the team.

Not to mention, the press conference continued, and a reporter asked: "Coach Nelson, do you have anything to say about David Falk's attitude? Do you agree with what he said?"

"of course not."

Nelson first expressed his attitude and then said: "As the head coach of a team, I will only use all tactics that can help the team win within the limits of the rules.

Mr. David Falk’s words reflect his lack of understanding of this competitive game. Of course, he is not a professional, and I understand that, but I don’t agree with it. "

In the hotel, after the press conference, Zhao Dong called Fordson over.

"Danny, in tomorrow night's game, I hope you can show your quality as a professional player and use your toughest defense and rebounds to prove that even if you have been seriously injured, you are still a qualified NBA player, not what the media thinks." You're a useless person, you haven't retired yet." Zhao Dong said in a deep voice.

"Boss, I will."

Fordson clenched his two big fists and shouted angrily.

"Don't yell at me, save your saliva to spray O'Neal tomorrow night. Damn it, the saliva is all on my face."

Zhao Dong cursed.

"hey-hey……"

Fordson laughed awkwardly.

After Zhao Dong finished talking with Fordson, he called Ginobili and Marion.

The main defender in the regular season and the main small forward rotation player. The former fell into a situation of physical collapse, and the latter was mainly in poor condition, which made the Knicks find it difficult to rotate.

"Boss."

The two came in, called Zhao Dong, and said hello to Fordson.

"sit down."

Zhao Dong said: "Manu, how is your physical condition now?"

The two of them were ashamed, and Ginobili said: "It's still not good. My body is very tight and I can't relax. I'm sorry, boss."

Zhao Dong nodded and said: "This is also normal. You have been the main force since your rookie season and have been playing until now. It is not surprising that you have physical problems.

In tomorrow night's game, you should run less after you come on the court. You also have fixed-point three-pointers. Pay attention to my distribution. "

"Yes, boss." Ginobili nodded quickly.

"Sean, practice your shooting during the offseason, including three-pointers, and strengthen your physical training." Zhao Dong said to Marion.

"I will, boss." Marion nodded quickly.

Zhao Dong added: "Tomorrow night, after you play, if they continue to double-team me, then you should make more cuts. You have the skills and speed, and your physical fitness should be no problem.

Coach Nelson said, tomorrow night I will play a wing attack, you can ambush on the weak side, ready to cut to the basket at any time, pay attention to my passing. "

"Understood, boss." Marion nodded quickly.

All day long, Phil Jackson hid in his office, studying how to fight G3.

This is the most critical game. If this game cannot be won and the Knicks directly get the match point, it will be over, so tomorrow's G3 game must be won.

In the first two games, the Lakers tried their best to defend Zhao Dong. At least half of their defensive energy was used on Zhao Dong, but they still lost the game, which made Phil Jackson very disappointed.

From the Bulls to the Lakers, he is already the head coach with the most experience playing against Zhao Dong. Now he understands that it is impossible to guard against Zhao Dong.

Just like Jordan back then, Zhao Dong is not someone who can prevent death at all, neither Jordan's Law nor Feilong Law is possible.

When a person's offensive ability is strong to a certain extent, he can break all defensive shackles.

He decided that in the G3 battle, he would give it a try and only guard the penalty area, the basket, and the perimeter, reducing defensive energy.

Of course, this only refers to Zhao Dong and does not include other Knicks players.

On the outside, let Kobe defend it. If Zhao Dong wants to shoot from the outside, let him shoot.

And once Zhao Dong wants to enter the paint area, he must guard against it.

In fact, this is not a new tactic. It is to defend the basket and prevent Zhao Dong from attacking. Larry Brown of the Digital Team has done this a long time ago.

Of course, Larry Brown failed, but it does not mean that this defensive tactic cannot be used.

On the offensive end, O'Neal still has to focus on attacking the basket.

Only the most efficient offense under the basket can compete with the high efficiency of Zhao Dong, the god of efficiency. This is a tactical policy that cannot be changed.

He must do everything possible to help O'Neal get to the basket more easily.

Kobe's wing breakthrough tactic the day before yesterday can be continued, allowing Glen Rice to attract defense on the strong side, and then allowing Kobe to cut in from the weak side, so that the Knicks' interior defense can be distracted by attacking from both wings. Create opportunities for O'Neal.

After solving these tactics, he began to worry about the last problem, the killing tactics.

He has no way to solve this now and is very distressed.

He was very surprised, how did that old guy Nelson think of using the man-killing tactic as a regular tactic?

Generally speaking, the tactics of killing people are only used at the critical moment of the last one or two minutes. Now it is better to just kill people for the whole time. How can O'Neal play the game?

"what to do?"

After thinking about it all day and until night, he still couldn't think of a way.

It was late at night, and he couldn't think of a way out, so he could only put down the problem and rest, which made him have some worries in his heart.

No. 2, the G3 battle day of the finals.

"Feilong, will you still use the shark-cutting tactic tonight?" a reporter asked in the visiting team's locker room.

"I'm not the head coach. You should ask the coaching staff this question." Zhao Dong answered and looked at other reporters.

"Feilong, there is a lot of heated discussion in the media about the use of shark-cutting tactics. They think the alliance should ban the use of this tactic. What do you think?"

This issue has been the focus of public opinion in the past two days, and the next reporter continued to ask questions on this issue.

Zhao Dongdao: "This has been discussed for a long time, and it has been discussed since Chamberlain's time. It is not surprising.

A center occupies the most advantageous position under the basket. He is naturally more efficient than the outside. I think other teams have deployed some targeted tactics. What he has to do is not complain, but It's about strengthening your own weaknesses. You can't take advantage of everything, right?

The league restarted the anti-isolated singles rules and re-enacted some new provisions, which greatly restricted some of my abilities and advantages. Do you see when my agent and I complained? No, I just work on my weaknesses and that's my attitude.

As for whether the league will ban the implementation of this tactic, that is a question that the league needs to consider, not a question that I need to consider.

I personally have no opinion on whether this tactic should be banned. If the league doesn't ban it, then of course teams can use it. If it's banned, then I don't have a problem with it. "

At eight o'clock, both sides announced the starting lineup.

Knicks: Zhao Dong, Fordson, Rodney Rogers, Stackhouse, Ginobili.

Lakers: O'Neal, Ben Wallace, Glen Rice, Kobe Bryant, Ron Harper.

In the TNT live broadcast, Barkley analyzed: "Fortson was activated and directly entered the starting lineup. This shows that the Knicks urgently need his ability. It shows that starting guard Manu Ginobili has physical problems, and it is important to rotate small forward Ma With Lyon in poor form, the Knicks' rotation has serious problems."

Smith laughed: "Rookies always have these problems, it's not surprising."

Barkley said: "After Fordson enters the starting lineup, there is no doubt that the Knicks need his rebounding and defense.

Whether it is veteran Willis or Gary Trent, they were exhausted after holding on to O'Neal in the G2 game. They may not be able to fight in the G3 game. This is why Fordson was activated and started directly. reason. "

Smith said: "No matter who is defending against the beast like O'Neal for one quarter, they will be defeated, let alone the whole game? Even if they can play, they won't be able to play for much time.

At the same time, we can see that Feilong also exhausted his physical energy in the last game. Whether he can recover in these two days, we currently don’t know. If he cannot recover, then what awaits the Knicks will be another A tough fight.

As the opponent of the Knicks, the Lakers actually also have physical problems. All five of their starters played for a long time, and this is also an opportunity for the Knicks. But in comparison, the Knicks, who have fewer rotations, have more serious physical problems.

So in this game, I am more optimistic about the Lakers playing at home. "

"Yes, the Lakers, who have home court advantage tonight, really have the potential to overthrow the Knicks." Barkley smiled.

In the CCTV live broadcast, Zhang Lili was also analyzing the situation and said: "I think what the Knicks are looking forward to now is Fordson, whether he can hold O'Neal, and whether he can use his defense to prevent O'Neal from easily getting close to the basket. Can it consume a lot of O'Neal's physical energy?"

New York, Stern's home, of course he is also paying attention to this game.

Of course, he is not paying attention to the outcome of the finals, but whether Nelson will use the shark-cutting tactic again.

He doesn't like this tactic very much. This tactic does affect the integrity of the game and the enjoyment of the game.

Another point is that the Knicks have already won three consecutive championships. If they continue to win the championship, fans will feel a sense of aesthetic fatigue, so what he wants to see now is the Lakers win the championship.

With such great strength, the Knicks still have to use shark-cutting tactics that severely restrict the sharks. He personally thinks it is not conducive to balance.

Some executives have suggested to him that the use of this tactic in the last two minutes of the final quarter or the last two minutes of each quarter should be banned next season. The rule of one free throw and one throw or two free throws and one throw can be implemented. He is considering it.

But what he is thinking about is that Zhao Dong is still so young, and the Knicks will still be strong for many years. The league needs a strong team like the Lakers in the West that can compete with the Knicks. Should stricter rules be implemented?

The Lakers are no better than the Spurs. He looks down on the Spurs. The Lakers are in a big market like Los Angeles. What’s even more valuable is that there is no NFL team in Los Angeles. The Lakers’ market potential is very great. Such a team must be strongly supported. .

What he is now considering is whether a one-throw and one-throw technical foul can be awarded for fouls against personnel without the ball during all game time.

If this rule is passed, the hacking tactic will disappear completely.