The invincible kryptonite of basketball

As soon as the press conference started, a reporter mentioned this matter.

"really?"

This was Tang Tian's real first reaction.

He is now concentrating on studying how to maximize the ability of the no-fly zone, and he really didn't pay attention to the data.

"That's really good."

After getting a positive response from the reporter, he said with a smile.

"Will you continue this record in the next game against the Lakers?" the reporter asked.

"Continuation? No, no, I don't care about the statistics, I only care about the team winning or losing. We just lost the game. That's not what I think about."

Tang Tian said very modestly.

But what he said was also true. This no-fly zone had just been redeemed, and the opponents might not have imagined that his ability to block shots would suddenly become so strong.

The reason why there are so few mini five-double data in history is not that those people's defensive ability is not as good as Tang Tian's, but that their defense is already very good.

It is not difficult to steal more than 5 times, but blocking shots, opponents know that you are good at blocking shots, who would foolishly focus on challenging you?

So it will be difficult for him to get this kind of data in the following games.

This can be seen from the heat to 5.

Popovich glanced at Tang Tian at this time, this guy is very low-key tonight.

"Coach, are you surprised by Tang's performance? He has played such data in three consecutive games." At this time, the reporter turned the question to Popovich.

"No, he's actually a defensive player," Popovich said.

"Defensive players?" the reporter asked.

"Yes, don't be fooled by his scoring performance in the previous few games. The best defensive player is his most likely target." Popovich said with a smile.

There was a commotion among the reporters in the audience.

There are very few outsiders who have won the best defensive player in NBA history. There are only four people in the entire NBA history. double guard), Ron Artest.

Popovich really dare to say this!

And it was also the first time he said such big words in front of the media!

It seems that Tang Tian wants to keep a low profile, but Popovich won't let him keep a low profile!

However, Popovich's words were actually a pun. On the one hand, he affirmed Tang Tian's defense. On the other hand, although the defense was loved by the coaches, it was worthless.

When the label of defense covers Tang Tian's crazy scoring performance in the first ten games, his value in the free market will relatively decrease.

What Popovich said in the postgame interview also became the headline of ESPN's postgame coverage of the game.

"Best defensive player, why not?"

Such a title is also full of gimmicks. Compared with scoring 20+ points in a row, the topic of 3 consecutive mini five-doubles is obviously much greater.

The Lakers flew to San Antonio the day after their game against the Heat.

The two sides will usher in the second match of the season in a day.

The Lakers this season can be described as an absolute "legendary" season.

The formation of F4 was infinitely optimistic, but in the end Nash was injured and couldn't play, and the preseason was completely defeated.

At the beginning, the fans said that it was a matter of running-in, and the preseason was irrelevant.

But following the start of the game with 1 win and 4 losses, the final loss to the Spurs also became the last straw that crushed Mike Brown.

Brown was fired by management, and interim head coach J丨B Bickerstaff served as interim head coach with 4 wins and 1 loss.

The team seemed to be on the right track just now, and then the management found Mike D'Antoni, the former mentor of Nash who was fired by the Knicks not long ago, the "running and bombing master".

D'Antoni went to the Lakers to play run-and-gun tactics. As a result, the Lakers started with four old arms and legs, and Howard was the only one who could keep up.

The team has a record of 6 wins and 8 losses so far, hovering on the edge of the playoffs.

There are constant injuries, big and small, the team has a lot of running-in problems, and the defense is completely out of shape...

The reporter asked questions at the press conference not on a whim. Facing such a Lakers team, Tang Tian really had the opportunity to continue his mini five-double performance.

The poor situation of the Lakers has become the focus of media reporters' attention.

Their training before the game has attracted a lot of media attention, including ESPN and TNT.

Bryant iced his ankle on the sidelines half an hour before practice ended.

After the training was over, he took off the ice pack and got up to greet his teammates.

After the training, reporters quickly surrounded him.

"Is the team confident of winning the Spurs tonight?" The first question the reporter came up to ask was quite normal.

"Of course we haven't been playing very well lately and we need a win like this."

"You mentioned that the team has not performed well recently, so how are you going to win this game?" But the second question is very aggressive.

"Fighting spirit, no matter who the opponent is, the word admit defeat is not in my dictionary, nor in this team's dictionary."

When Kobe said this, his eyes lit up with fighting spirit.

"You're going to be playing against Don tonight. He's been playing very well on the defensive end recently, and Popovich has also publicly stated that he can compete for the best defensive player of the season. What do you think of the matchup with him?"

The reporter asked.

"Don?"

After seeing the reporter nodding, Kobe smiled, and the scene of playing the Drew League together unconsciously appeared in his mind.

"Yes, I know him. He has the strength to compete for the best defensive player, but he can't guard me." Kobe said with pride in his eyes.

Chapter 333. The Fourth Day of the Ten Watches!Ask for a monthly ticket on the last day of the month!

4 chapters will be updated first, and 6 more chapters will be written tomorrow during the day!

I try to write 12 chapters at 3:8 noon, and then the rest will be updated at [-]:[-] pm!

Same, 10 more definitely come out!

It's the last day of this month, and the bosses will look through the monthly pass folder again to see if this day can be achieved!

Shui Ke is now dizzy with a fever, but he was very excited at the last moment!

I beg the big guys to have a final sprint!

342+ Three Chapters of Mamba Mentality (5+6/10, Idiot Sea Dogs will reward you more!)

This answer is very Kobe.

The so-called Mamba spirit is that no matter who the opponent is, you will face the difficulties without hesitation, no matter how strong you are, you will never shrink back and never give up.

Of course, there is another point, Kobe felt that he knew Tang Tian well enough because of his contact with Tang Tian during the offseason.

"I noticed that you iced your ankle very early on the sidelines. Are you injured?" The reporter then asked.

"Injured? No, I'm healthy, it's just my way of relieving ankle fatigue after training." Bryant said calmly.

Before the game between the Lakers and the Spurs, the fans on the hotline were also extremely lively.

Although Kobe is 34 years old, he has averaged 27 points, 6.2 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game so far this season, shooting 47% from the field, and he is in very good condition.

And because of Nash's injury, he grasped the offensive organization with one hand, and the number of assists was a career high.

"Kobe will always be No.1 in the league. Although the Lakers played badly this season, Kobe is still the king!"

"Kobe come on, the world's 60 billion Komi stand behind you!"

"Blow up the so-called best defensive player, Kobe, I only love you!"

……

It's just that this time the hotline was not discussing the game, but was completely occupied by Kobe's die-hard fans.

Kobe's popularity is unparalleled in the world.

The attendance rate of the ATT Arena also exceeded 7% this night, and many of them came for Kobe.

And there was a very special figure on the sidelines.

Vanessa Bryant, with her two young daughters.

There was news before that Kobe and Vanessa were close to reuniting. This time I saw her in San Antonio. It seems that the news is mostly true.

Before the game, the players of both teams warmed up on the court.

Tang Tian was practicing shooting when Kobe suddenly walked over.

With the experience during the offseason, the relationship between the two is very good.

Tang Tian bumped shoulders with Kobe to say hello.

He thought Kobe was going to reminisce about the old days, or to thank Vanessa for things.

"I know you've been in pretty good shape lately, but trust me, you can't guard against me."

But as soon as Kobe opened his mouth, Tang Tian realized that things were not like that at all.

Kobe, this is the afternoon!

I helped you, but you still come to challenge me?

Ordinary people would never do this at all!

But Kobe is Kobe, for him, the game is everything!

"You won't think so after the game."

Tang Tian replied tit for tat.

Whether it was Harden or Curry before, they have not fully grown up yet, and Wade is also injured, so Kobe is the best opponent to test his no-fly zone.

Kobe wants to leave things off the court and only talk about what's on the court, then only talk about what's on the court.

Bryant nodded, then turned and walked back to half court.

The game will start immediately, and the starting players of both sides will appear one after another.

On the Lakers side, Nash is still unable to play due to injury. Blake and Kobe are partnered in the backcourt, Metta World Peace and Gasol are on the front line, and center Howard is.

The Spurs have a regular lineup, with Parker and Tang Tian in the backcourt, Duncan and Splitter inside, plus Leonard.

Howard beat Splitter and gave the Lakers the first opportunity to attack.

Kobe went to the high position on the right side of the frontcourt and played back with the ball.

Tang Tian stuck it tight.

Kobe waited until the weak-side player pulled away, and chose the iconic turn and fallback with a hit.

Tang Tian seized the opportunity to jump up to block the shot.

The timing was just right, and Kobe shot the ball from a poor angle.

However, he didn't make a shot. Using his powerful waist and abdomen in the air, he directly smashed the ball to Gasol under the basket with both hands.

Gasol caught the ball, turned around and relied on Duncan to hit the board and send the ball to the basket.

Kobe and Gasol reached out their hands to signal, and the two cooperated closely.

But D'Antoni on the other side of the court frowned slightly.

Although the ball was scored, it was not the running and bombing he wanted. This was obviously the Lakers' previous triangle offensive tactic.

In the Spurs' offense, Parker directly broke through Blake's emergency stop jumper and succeeded.

Except for Howard, the defense of this team is really a big problem.