Chapter 491 That’s It, Baby!

Are you going to retire and tour?

When Lin Ying heard this, she felt inexplicably sad.

The changes in history did not allow Kobe to stay on the NBA stage for too long.

As a good friend, it is a normal reaction to feel sad when hearing this.

But soon, he felt relieved in his heart.

At least Kobe didn't experience injuries like in history and left in a more dignified way.

And even if he didn't stay too long, he still played one more season than in history.

"I don't want to be like Michael and find out in the end that I'm really old and then leave."

Kobe said as he moved his body joints unconsciously, and then frowned.

After next season, he will be 39 years old.

If he really plays another season, he will be 40 years old.

Jordan retired completely when he was 40 years old. At that time, he found that he could no longer perform many actions. If he continued, he would no longer enjoy basketball, but be tortured by basketball.

Even if he did not suffer a major Achilles tendon injury, like Iverson, he suffered from constant minor injuries. These all exploded as age increased and physical function declined.

Many players persist in playing until an age when they can no longer play, and then limp after retiring.

He didn't want that, but wanted to leave a straight figure when he left.

And thinking on the bright side, fans may still discuss what will happen if he continues to play in the future.

It's like an open ending to a novel.

"I think fans all over the world will be crazy about you next season."

Lin Ying said with a smile.

In history, Kobe's retirement tour caused a great response, and the 60 points in the final battle became a classic.

Although Kobe's achievements are slightly less now, he still has four championships and is still popular. In addition, he has not suffered any serious injuries, which will make him even crazier.

"I think they're going to be crazy about me this season, a fifth championship ring."

Kobe said with a smile.

Kobe is Kobe, even if the hero is late, he still has great ambitions.

Although the Lakers are not the team with the best chance in the Western Conference right now, the Warriors and Spurs are the better teams.

But just like the sun back then, when you think it's impossible, it might actually happen.

"Then I will definitely stand opposite you."

Lin Ying said seriously.

Kobe didn't need a handout, he wanted a challenge.

Kobe smiled and fist bumped with Lin Ying.

…

The game between the Lakers and Nets was intense.

Chandler's defense of Jokic in the low post put the little fat man under tremendous pressure.

Karl had to give up the style of play during the winning streak and instead asked Lin Ying and Durant to work early.

But the Lakers' defense was very disciplined, and Kobe was very aggressive in the first half.

He is not a big talker like Green, he will do what he says with all his strength.

At halftime, the Lakers led the Nets by 10 points 56 to 46.

Kobe scored 25 points in the half.

During the halftime break, the players looked a little serious.

If you win too many games, you will be particularly afraid of losing.

However, Lin Ying looked more relaxed and even a little happy.

Durant chatted with him in confusion, and then Lin Ying relaxed after what he said.

“No one can win all the time unless they have experienced bad situations in their midst.”

This makes sense.

Just like life may be very ordinary, but one day something unexpected happens, people will realize how valuable the original ordinary life is.

If the Nets want to continue winning, they need to experience games like this.

Returning from the halftime break, Lin Ying and Durant began to use pick-and-rolls more frequently.

The Lakers can't handle it.

Karl is not Cole. He will not be like the Warriors in history who did not use the Dooku pick-and-roll. He will give the Twins greater autonomy on the court.

The Nets began to slowly chase points.

And the problems on the Lakers' side were also exposed.

Blindly defending is very passive and consumes a lot of physical energy.

Others are fine, but Kobe's scoring efficiency has obviously declined.

This is also the reason why the Lakers lost to the Warriors in the last game.

And Paul and Bosh are not enough to compete with Lin Ying and Durant.

In the end, relying on their advantage in the third quarter, the Nets defeated the Lakers 106-97.

Although they didn't win much, the Nets locker room was in a state of excitement after the game.

Durant also smiled broadly when he saw this scene.

Lin Ying is right, they really need such a reversal experience, which will rejuvenate the team.

…

A week later, all fans' eyes are on Brooklyn.

Because on this day, the Yongwang battle that fans had been waiting for finally came.

And it will be even more anticipated than before, because both teams have gone undefeated in the past week.

The Nets have extended their winning streak to 15 wins, and the Warriors are even more exaggerated, having reached 24 consecutive wins!

The dominance shown by both teams was visible to the naked eye, and now they meet!

This means that there must be a team whose winning streak will be ended on this day.

And whoever is terminated will make today's news headlines.

During the day on this game day, the Nets players were inexplicably excited while training. Even Lin Ying was particularly involved.

After the training, Lin Ying was still doing additional training alone.

Durant went back to the locker room to take a shower, and found that Lin Ying was no longer there. He also returned to the training hall and continued to practice with Lin Ying for a while.

After practice, the two sat on the sidelines chatting.

"This is the first time I've seen you so serious."

Durant said.

"Kevin, we are about to face a team that started with 24 consecutive wins. Isn't it the right thing to be serious?"

Lin Ying looked at him and said.

Durant was stunned for a moment, then laughed and nodded.

Although he has been with the Nets for less than half a year, he seems to have become accustomed to Lin Ying's strength.

It seemed that there was nothing in this alliance that could make Lin Ying serious and nervous.

That is a kind of strength that is so powerful that it can bias people's perception.

But the reality is obviously not like this. They will not have the upper hand against the Warriors.

especially……

"That guy Stephen is crazy and unreasonable now."

Durant continued.

Lin Ying also nodded.

The coaching staff had previously done a highlight reel of the Warriors. Curry's style of long-distance and random shooting with the logo is undefendable when put together.

The only way is to fight, and it must be efficient and continuous scoring, otherwise the score is inevitable.

"But I'm looking forward to it."

Lin Ying continued.

Like Kobe, he needs to win on his own.

And he also wants to know whether he and Durant can defeat the Warriors who have won 73 games in history.

…

On game night, all of Brooklyn went crazy.

Especially around the Barclays Center, except for the main roads maintained by the police, other places have been blocked.

This game is as exciting as the previous Christmas fight, or, perhaps, far crazier than that.

In the media area of ​​the arena, reporters and staff were also coming and going making final preparations for the game.

Some players entered the court to start warming up, including Curry from the Warriors.

Curry has reached the peak of his career this season. During the warm-up, his three-point shots are accurate.

Moreover, his three-pointers only warmed up for a while, and then he started to go super long, logo, and finally ended the training with a three-pointer from the channel.

This was the Warriors' first and last visit to Brooklyn this season, and the fans were stunned.

"This guy is crazy!"

Durant also came out to warm up at this time, but he was watching Curry's performance halfway through practice.

When Curry finished shooting the three-pointer and ran back to the locker room, he couldn't help turning his head to Lin Ying and sighed.

Watching Curry's performance live is more intuitive than watching it on video.

Lin Ying nodded.

The last time it was an away game, Durant did not go with the team, but even if he went, he would probably feel this way.

Because as someone who played in the last game, he felt that Curry was even more perverted than he was then.

This is like extreme sports, breaking the rules and then turning the extreme into a routine.

Curry's talent for shooting is extraordinary.

There was a little episode before the game.

Barkley also came to this game.

He went directly to the commentary box and became the guest commentator!

This is a new experience for him, and of course the show is very effective.

"Shaq, I admit I was wrong, jump shots win championships, and the Warriors will win two more. Stephen Curry is crazy! I'm a fan of theirs, always have been."

Although he has been away from the commentary box for a while, Barkley's commentary level has not declined at all.

And when Kenny Smith asked him about his predictions for tonight's game, he also revealed his identity as a 40-year veteran.

While they were chatting enthusiastically, the warm-up on the court ended and the opening ceremony began.

Thompson, Green, Barnes, Pachulia, Curry.

When Curry finally appeared on the court, overwhelming cheers erupted from the Barclays Center.

Although he is a guest player, Curry's performance this season is definitely at the MVP level, and from a data point of view, it is also a level above others.

After the visiting team comes the home team.

Durant, Bradley, Ariza, Jokic, Lin Ying.

When Lin Ying, one of Brooklyn's regular five players, came on the stage, the cheers were one decibel louder than Curry's.

This is Brooklyn, and there is only one emperor in the hearts of fans.

The game is about to start, and the starting players of both sides are also ready to appear.

Curry glanced towards the Nets unconsciously, and then took a deep breath.

He was also nervous against the Texas Twins.

Although the Nets' record is worse, the Texas Twins have never lost after joining together.

Moreover, he is not Green, he knows how capable the Texas Twins are.

"Kill them! We can do it! We win all the time and tonight is no different!"

At this moment, Green shouted to his teammates at a higher volume.

In addition to being the engine of the Warriors, he is also the team's chicken soup master.

The teammates shouted, and Curry withdrew his gaze and followed the team at the back.

At the other end of the court, Lin Ying and Durant fist-bumped and then entered the court.

Players from both sides were in position, and the cheers could not stop ringing.

coming!

"beep!"

As soon as the whistle sounded, Jokic jumped low and missed the ball, and the Warriors got the opportunity to attack first.

And their attack speed exceeded everyone's expectations.

Curry used Pachulia's simple pick-and-roll to pull up and shoot from outside the three-point line!

His single-action shooting rate was too fast, and Jokic felt something fly past his face before he had time to defend.

"Uh-huh!"

Curry didn't need to warm up at all, he hit the target with one shot!

The scene was agitated. Curry's style of play was indeed too subversive.

Lin Ying and Durant also looked at each other.

It's not that I'm surprised by Curry's style of play, after all, I've been surprised before, but it's that Curry's touch was so hot at the beginning.

Tonight's game is definitely not going to be easy.

Although Curry entered the state at the beginning, the Nets were not in a hurry and continued to play according to their normal style.

Jokic dropped to the low post and the ball went in and he hit Pachulia with his back.

Pachulia is physically stronger than he looks and has a lot of low post defensive skills as a veteran.

Jokic's first wave of strong attacks failed to score.

But just as the Warriors were preparing for a fast break, Jokic used his long arms to grab the offensive rebound, and then hooked the ball in.

The little fat man is not an ordinary fat man, he is a nimble fat man!

Although he does not have an advantage in confrontation, his flexibility and use of his body are at least one level better than Pachulia.

Then looking back, Curry held the ball and made another three-point shot after a pick-and-roll, and this time he was one step away from the three-point line!

The trajectory of the ball is very positive!

"Dang!"

Although it hit the back edge of the basket with a slightly stronger force, it also shocked the fans at the scene.

This is really like one person taking the ball and shooting it!

But this is also the difference between the Warriors this season and last season, or the difference between Walton and Cole.

Cole is very controlling and needs players to play according to his ideas.

But Walton gives players more freedom.

Even Green said in previous interviews that Walton allowed them to play more free basketball.

Curry missed the shot, and everyone else except Pachulia and the Warriors had already retreated in advance.

This is a semi-giving up of offensive rebounds, but it can better consolidate the position.

The Nets attacked the frontcourt and the ball continued to be given to Jokic.

Feeling the tough Pachulia behind him, Jokic felt conflicted in his heart.

But after thinking about the Coke after the game, he cheered up again and threw a jumping hook in the confrontation, Karl Malone's signature move, and threw the ball towards the basket.

"Uh-huh!"

The ball fell steadily into the net.

"Fat man is so flexible" to get another ball.

There were constant cheers at the scene, and they liked the little fat guy far more than other role players.

Looking back, the Warriors adjusted their play style. Curry no longer held the ball but ran without the ball.

His off-the-ball ability is too good, and he runs two "8"s back and forth. Even the Nets' defensive formation was disrupted.

And they move the ball and share the ball.

In the end, Green gave the ball to Curry and set up a pick-and-roll.

Curry quickly shot one meter away from the three-point line.

Durant pounced on it a bit too late.

"Uh-huh!"

With a crisp sound, Curry hit another three-pointer!

The scene was agitated.

The game had just started three rounds, and Curry had already hit two three-pointers!

Moreover, one is farther than the other!

"That's it baby! That's it!"

Curry scored, and Green seemed more excited than him, high-fiving Curry and shouting excitedly.