NBA: Starting with $20 billion, buying the Knicks

Chapter 250 Eight: Harden's five moves, invincible in the world!James joins if he can't beat it?
"I've read it almost 300 times."

"As expected of you!"

Jiang Chao and Harden shook hands and smiled. Making fouls is also a kind of ability, and it can also be said to be a way to protect oneself.

Jiang Chao said to Harden a long time ago that as long as you don't think about fouling from the beginning, it is not opportunistic. Your ability to draw fouls can only make your opponent more afraid of you, so that it can make your shots more smooth.

It is also an ability to make opponents dare not come up to confront.

In fact, it is Kobe's way of making fouls, reasonably creating 2+1 opportunities while aiming at the basket.

For professional players, it may be a slight forward lean and a raised hand.

And the ability to draw fouls is Harden's housekeeping skill. Whether it is a breakthrough or a three-pointer, he is like a magnet, and there is always a way for the opponent's hand to touch him and cause a foul.

It is impossible for Jiang Chao to kill Harden's ability. His iron arm will still come in handy.

There is no need for Jiang Chao to teach this. He is familiar with the referee's manual, understands when the referee calls a foul, and uses the rules to reasonably create opportunities for fouls and free throws. This ability will still make opponents very sick if he uses this ability from time to time.

For example, Wade, who is more aggressive in defense and likes to jump and block shots, if he encounters him next season, he must let him taste the feeling of not daring to move after five fouls.

But seeing Harden's enthusiastic appearance now, Jiang Chao regretted it a bit...

You must know that this trick is the biggest double-edged sword. Later, Harden kept using it, and black fans kept scolding it.

Then at that time, if others dared to ask Harden to practice free throws, Harden would definitely feel that they were mocking him, and he might even scold him directly.

If someone in later generations dared to say such a thing to Brother Deng, Brother Deng might turn his face straight away.

"There are still four tricks!" The first trick was fooled by the boss. Harden wanted to get some dry goods. The first trick was nothing but free throws. He practiced every day.

"Come on, take a step back, chirp chirp!" Jiang Chao directly made a killing move.

"What? Didn't you teach Curry before?"

"He's a beggar's step-back version that's only suitable for him. Just take a step back. Yours is the deluxe version of the enhanced version package, even more so!"

"Okay, come on!"

Harden believed in Jiang Chao's words, because the boss' ability to teach students in accordance with their aptitude is too strong.

"Come on, let me show you."

Harden's step-back is Harden's unique skill.

While the step-back technique has existed on the basketball court for a long time, only Harden has brought this technique to the peak level.

Jiang Chao first introduced Harden after a wave of memories:
"The step-back shot has the same goal as the fadeaway shot.

It's all to make room for the shot and prevent the opponent from interfering with the shot with skills.

But in contrast, the backward shot requires higher physical fitness of the athlete, and the retreat shot requires the athlete to better grasp the dribbling rhythm.

In fact, this is completely different from Harden's current style of spring man play. Now Harden doesn't use the suspension ball to take a step back at all. Instead, he uses Curry's crotch to pull back and step more jump shots, and the effect after the step back is just average. , Most of the shots were completed by using the absolute height of the jumper.

So what Jiang Chao taught this time really made Harden feel refreshed.

Because it was Rocket Board's killer move.

Harden was a well-known floor player in the Rockets at the time.

There is no need to praise him too much for his excellent dribbling rhythm and excellent offensive reading ability of defenders.It is difficult for players defending Harden to judge which direction Harden will attack.

The excellent rhythm makes Harden move slowly, but it makes the defender have no time to react in a short time.

Harden's historic level of foul-drawing also helps with his step-back skills.

After all, Harden's step-back steps are basically used to shoot three-pointers.The defender took the risk to block the shot, and it was very easy for Harden to easily get a three-pointer from the free throw line.

Therefore, Harden's defense will basically not be blocked, and will only be disturbed to a certain extent. This is the most incomprehensible part of Harden.

In fact, Lei Tingdeng was famous for his excellent "European Step" in the league in his previous life.

However, if such an offensive method is often used, it is easy for the defender to predict the route and cause the offense to fail.

What's more, it consumes a lot of physical strength and even leads to injury.

So in order to avoid this problem, Harden began to use the step-back technique after eating a historic elbow and after the Rockets gained weight.

Moreover, his step-back step is a step-back step that conforms to the rules but is completely different from other players. For a while, it caused the entire league to learn to be funny.

Compared with Harden's current step back, the previous step back can only be regarded as a traditional step back.

Pinnacle Harden has turned a step back into a variety of patterns.

In addition to the traditional pattern, he also has a side step back pattern and a double step back pattern.

This is what Jiang Chao wants to teach Harden!

Bring up Harden's toughest move!

"It's good!"

"OK!"

Harden winked at George's agent, and the agent quickly came over with a camera and helped Harden film it.

Boss Jiang Chao's private education course, if taught once, there will never be a second time.

Brother Chao said that you can shoot whatever you want. Anyway, these moves are really only the superstar himself. Just help unscrew the bottle neck.

"Come!"

Jiang Chao held the ball and asked Harden to defend in actual combat, and then started the action process under Harden's defense:

Lower your weight, cross dribble back and forth at least three times, and immediately start trying to get away from the defender.

Once the breakthrough is successful, scoring is much easier.But in most cases, it is difficult to get rid of the defender in front directly with speed. For example, Jiang Chao is facing Harden now, and it is impossible to pass Brother Deng with speed.

And even if there are taller players at the basket for the second defense, Deng Feng usually retreats.

"It's good."

By the time Harden dribbles past the nearest defender, contact has usually occurred.

His other hand will be attached to the defender's waist by the way.

Taking advantage of the situation, he used his supporting foot and this hand as a support point, and took a step or two back diagonally.

Generally, if the defender's waist fulcrum is slightly touched, he will lose his center of gravity and give up defense.

If he's not careful, he could even get knocked over or just take a few strides.

After this time and time again, Harden has formed a distance of at least two meters with the defender.Even elite guards need at least a second to recover on defense, and that second is enough time for Harden to adjust his posture, aim for the basket, and shoot.

Jiang Chao did it easily, and a secret force made Harden give up defending directly!
"Whoa??"

Harden looked stupid, is this okay? ?

"It's not over yet, let's see how I combine it with the first foul."

Under normal circumstances, if the defense has a chance to make up for the defense, it is most likely a "trap" designed by Harden.

Because Harden's step back often stops at the edge of the three-point line, such a foothold must be intentional.

When some defensive players use Harden's adjusted time to make up for the defense, Harden usually actively caters to the defenders, waiting for the opportunity to open a three-point shot, in order to create a three-point defensive foul.

"However, it is not recommended that you use it more, and it will also affect the rhythm of your team. It means that 8 other players on the field watch you 1V1, and then go to the free throw line. There is no rhythm."

"Understand!"

"in conclusion."

"You improved and upgraded the steps of the retreat step!"

Harden recalled a wave while holding the ball.

Jiang Chao's first improvement method is to simplify the fake action of breakthrough, and immediately retreat suddenly after dribbling, which is also called direct retreat step in offensive mode.

The second way to improve is to take two steps back after the offensive breakthrough.

Although Harden didn't move very fast when he did it by himself, his body was slightly leaned back when he took a step back. Most people take off vertically, and if you take two steps back, it is impossible to cover it, unless you go forward. If Harden touches him, there is only one result, which is a foul.

Let Harden make three free throws, so under normal circumstances, he dare not lean on Harden easily.

The third way to improve is that the foot movement is not limited to retreat, but more inclined to move laterally, and it is difficult for the opponent to freely control the direction.

"Boss, have you changed too much?"

Jiang Chao gave him a blank look, and thought to himself, didn't you create this yourself? The answer is also very simple. It is what Harden himself said in an interview:

"The reason there are so many different variations is to accommodate different defenders and scoring environments on the court."

It is not unreasonable for Harden to win consecutive scoring titles in the Rockets.

If you are willing to study and research, you will naturally have good returns.

In those few years, it was his weird step-back that led to many more step-backs on the field. How many poets removed their ankles. At one time, he learned from Iverson when he changed direction, Kobe Bryant leaned back, Curry is over 3 points away.

At that time, Jiang Chao used the "rule of seven times" to surpass others like many Dengmi:
The reality of big data is that when Harden chooses to dribble or step back, he usually dribbles 7 times under the crotch. After 7 times, he must do the action...

"So that's it. Let me try. If this two-step back is quicker, the referee won't be able to tell if it's a small step."

"As expected of you, in theory, as long as you don't brag, you can do it."

Jiang Chao couldn't help giving him a thumbs up. He is worthy of being a top player in the basketball world. Brother Deng has the ability to draw inferences from one instance.

In later generations, it is true that several of his top ten shots were retreated by steps of Nima Tianlong, but the referee on the field felt that it was smooth and did not blow it. Action, all blown.

Guan Gong is playing big swords in front of him, the originator is the originator, and the originator is the one who can not be blown away!

Jiang Chao finally gave Harden a summary of the demonstration.

This step back looks slow, mainly because Harden has enough room to shoot and the defense is giving him enough time, so it doesn't seem necessary to do it so quickly.

However, it is not the speed that makes the defender unable to cover the basketball, but the gap in space.

Jiang Chao suggested that Harden choose to take a step back near the three-point line. The only purpose is to make defenders fear "three-point fouls."

All technical moves in basketball complement each other. The retreat step is indeed a very clever technique, but it does not mean that this technique is invincible. Everything depends on the defense of the opponent.

"Okay, I will definitely practice this trick!! It feels very useful!"

"Nonsense! Can what I teach be useless?"

Not only did Rocket not get injured after taking a habitual step back, but he was also full of honors.

Although many fans don't like his playing style, from a professional point of view, he is definitely a wizard with a very good basketball IQ.

On the opposite side, Paul George was actually distracted while practicing, because Jiang Chao also taught Harden for too long.

This gave George the illusion that if he entered the Knicks, would Jiang Chao have more to teach him?

This can't be expected to be full?
To be honest, he can't even do this step back, because he is not such a player who leans back.

Although the skill of step-back shooting has existed on the basketball court for a long time, George has never seen it taught by Jiang Chao.

The method of step-back shooting is actually the same as that of a backward shooting, which is to use skills to make space for yourself to shoot and prevent the opponent from interfering with the block.

But in contrast, the backward shot requires higher physical fitness of the athlete, while the retreat shot requires the athlete to better grasp the rhythm of dribbling and shooting.

And George is also a master of ball control. He found that Jiang Chao actually asked Harden to dribble a series of dribbles to find rhythm before taking a step back. This is very rare. Is this the meaning of floor flow?
You must know that Kobe Bryant and JR Smith, who are now taking a step back, all directly blow the ball and take a step back, including Harden's use of the same in the game last season. How can there be such a thing.

"Shall I practice too?"

"Let's forget it, I'll train my hips to pull back."

George asked and answered by himself, let's talk about Jiang Chao's request first...

……

Here, Harden repeated several times to find his feeling, and Jiang Chao also patiently acted as his defender.

As long as Harden is proficient in this, he can easily single out everyone on the opponent and complete the three-point shooting without assists. The opponent can only bet on Harden's step-back shooting percentage.

This trick was later studied and imitated by many NBA players.

For example, Dongcic's step-back three-pointer has been practiced well before Jiang Chao crossed over.

"The third move, the European step."

After Harden basically made no mistakes, Jiang Chao started the next movement teaching, which is the European step that Harden has used more now.

This is Harden's ultimate move when he breaks through. His idol is Kobe, but because he is left-handed, he learns more from the left-handed Argentine God of War Rabbit when he breaks through. He doesn't have the spirituality of Manu's snake step, but the European step is still Very good.

"This trick is used in conjunction with the retreat step."

Harden will always use a series of ball possessions to find rhythm before stepping back.

It is very difficult to choose players to defend him. In addition to Harden's three-point retreat, he also needs to defend against Harden's European step.

At this time, the defender needs to lower his center of gravity. When Harden suddenly takes a step back, he will naturally react a little slower. Therefore, players who defend against Harden's three-pointers generally can only watch Harden complete the shot.

And those who defend against Harden's breakthrough in the interior can only watch Harden slide past his armpit.

"I've been researching this too, watching Manu Ginobili's route and delving into my own characteristic European step."

"Okay, then I won't teach you any more. Let Messina call Manu to teach you when you have time."

"OK! The Spurs just happened to be out. I'll go to Manu for training in a few days!"

"Okay, then finally, let's teach the fourth and fifth tricks together."

Jiang Chao's last teaching is complementary to the previous ones, and it is also the strongest combination of the Rockets in later generations: Harden and Capela's most commonly used tactics!
"Come, come, come!" Brother Deng was like a sponge, absorbing water crazily.

The fourth trick: breakthrough throwing!

"I don't use this very much. I like shooting." Harden curled his lips in disgust after hearing the throw. In their shooting guard's view, the throw is the scoring technique of a small point guard, because no matter how fast a small man shoots, They can't beat the fact that they are short. The quickness of throwing shots makes them willing to use this action. Shooting guards prefer to shoot jump shots in front of big centers.

"I know, but you have to practice."

This is a stunt developed by Harden in the late stage of the Rockets. If the step-back three-pointer is a sharp weapon to avoid the perimeter defense, then the throw after the breakthrough is what Harden can use when facing the big man protecting the basket inside. the most effective means of scoring.

Harden's footwork is considered top-notch in the NBA, so in a one-on-one situation, he can often easily break through the defender, and at this time, the inside players sometimes come up to help defend.

Harden, who is not dominant in height at this time, can frequently use throws to cause damage.

This Jiang Chao didn't demonstrate much of the previous dribbling process, but he said that if you encounter a tall big center, you don't have to think about dunking or hard layups to show your youthful spirit like last season.

Throwing is also a good choice.

Statistics show that Harden's floater shooting percentage in the 2016-17 season was 34.1%, which is only better than 26% of players.

In the 2017-18 season, his throwing shooting percentage increased to 42.1%, which was already better than 64% of players at this time. In the 2018-19 season, Harden's throwing shooting percentage increased again, reaching 47.3%, better than 75% of players.

This is the strength of Harden. Not every skill he is born to be good at, but he is willing to polish them through time and hard practice, and become his deadly weapon.

And what Jiang Chao is doing now is to let him polish it in advance!

"Ok!"

Harden was actually a little bit dissatisfied at this time, until Jiang Chao told him the fifth trick!
The fifth trick: Throw and feed the cake! ! !

The first four moves are all personal skills, and this move is also a technical and tactical move like George’s latter move. It requires the cooperation of teammates to face the big center after the pick-and-roll or you personally pass the opponent’s outside line.

If the big center's speed is fast enough, you can throw a challenge, or you can directly throw a high-throw pass to the sky after seeing your own inside air cut, and start an alley-oop!

This action is the most confusing for Harden, because his throwing and throwing moves are exactly the same. No one knows whether he is passing or throwing. At this time, the probability of tactics is very high.

"I like this, I can practice!" Harden kept shaking his left hand.

He is actually a system himself, because Harden is a left-handed player, the lobs he gives will be on the right side where the insiders like to stay, and it happens that his strong sidehand is given to the insider with a strong sidehand, and the insider will eat the thief comfortably .

This is how Queen Card was fed. Although Tre Young would also use this tactic later, he was also a right-handed general, and the number of successes was much less.

"I don't know who the Knicks' cake king will be?"

Harden: "I guess it's Ibaka, haha."

"Go, next season, come to me after becoming an alien."

"Alright!! I'll start practicing now too!"

"Hey George, get one!"

"let's go!"

Harden rushed directly to the frontcourt and threw a pass to Pickle. Pickle's top jumping talent soared into the air, and he succeeded in blasting the frame with both hands. This is Harden's pass, so comfortable!
George smiled and said, "Taught you a few tricks, brother?"

Harden smiled mysteriously: "With these five tricks, you will be invincible in the world!"

"What are you talking about! You practice separately!"

"Okay..." The two silky backcourt superstars who have never worked together in the future generations looked at each other with sympathy. Harden practiced hard in the first half and then retreated.

"That stinky boy."

Why does Jiang Chao let Harden practice as an alien, because he also expects Deng Ge next season to be unstoppable like the MVP season!

This stalk comes from the always demanding FOX sports celebrity Skip Bayless who had a famous saying when Harden got 50+ games in later generations:

"Now, James Harden is like an alien superpower with no effort at all. It's not fair for a human to try to guard him. He can play them all he wants, unstoppable."

……

Jiang Chao, who has been teaching here for 2 hours, changed into a T-shirt and came to the office to make a cup of coffee and take a break.

The latest news came from the TV. The Heat trailed the Cavaliers 1-3. The Cavaliers still won by 23 points tonight.

While Jiang Chao was drinking coffee, Su Qun, the person in charge of the International Herald, called and wanted Jiang Chao to give a speech about the Heat's big score, which would be published tomorrow.

At this time, Jiang Chao was still very generous:
"Tsk tsk tsk, we can't win the championship after passing it? At least make it to the finals."

This statement is half-truth and half-false, and there is not much irony in it. After all, he doesn't want to see the Big Three get together next year.

Really hugging, he doesn't necessarily say that the Knicks can really win the team with three peak All-Stars.

He really hoped that the Heat would win the Cavaliers in the semifinals. In that case, James, a businessman, wouldn't get the reputation of joining if he couldn't beat him, right?
It's a pity that the Heat can't live up to it. It seems that next year the Heat will hold together as an inevitable rhythm of history...

Then Jiang Chao really had to prepare early.

"Speaking of which, let's send someone to draw lots. If I get the champion, I won't be much safer?"

Jiang Chao made a phone call to D'Antoni while drinking coffee and cigars.

"What??? Big Bird rejected my request?"

"Yes, he said he did it himself and only believed in himself."