Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 239 Go ahead and throw, we have a plan.

Last season, he won the rebounding title, shot blocking title, Defensive Player of the Year, and was selected to the All-Defensive First Team.

In one season, Ben Wallace achieved a defensive grand slam for himself.

He once said something during a reporter's interview.

He said, "Rebounding isn't about your body, it's about your mind."

There's only one ball; it won't just fall into your hands on its own. If you want it, you have to snatch it.

Just like Rodman, when he gets desperate, he can even snatch things from his teammates.

This is Ben Wallace's understanding of basketball.

The reason for this strange understanding may be related to Ben Affleck's childhood experiences.

Born in poor Alabama, and naturally into a poor family.

There are 11 children in the family.

You can even bring a referee to a basketball game.

He's been playing basketball since he was a kid, but he's always been invisible; nobody would pass him the ball.

So he had to steal it.

From that time on, the desire to win basketballs was ingrained in his genes.

In the lower leagues where talent is showcased and offense is paramount, his basketball philosophy of relying on muscle and aggressively bullying opponents is not easily understood by many.

Until he met Charles Oakley, they found they were kindred spirits.

It was because of Oakley that Auburn University, which only wanted to develop him into a football player, had the opportunity to continue his basketball dream by going to Virginia Union.

As for what happened next, the entire American media knows about it.

So when Ben Wallace stood under the basket, all he could see was the falling basketball.

This ball belongs to me; no one can take it from me.

If someone tries to stop me, I'll still grab it if they're 25 centimeters taller than me.

But now, Ben discovers that this rookie is even more competitive than he is.

He has the same keen sense for rebounds as I do, and can accurately judge where the basketball will land.

Then came a clash of muscles.

Without good positioning, how can you grab rebounds?

Ben Wallace, with his arms thicker than an average person's thigh, forcefully pushed Harvey aside and leaped to grab the rebound.

He wanted to tell this kid that while the regular season MVP might be a dubious award, the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award is definitely not one that's been dubious.

However, after only a few rounds, Ben was surprised to find that the kid had improved.

It's not that they've learned to use clever tricks or to overcome strength with softness, but rather that they're like a starving wolf, understanding that to get a bite to eat, they must first be prepared to take a bite from their opponent.

In the battle for position, Xavi became more aggressive, and his movements were just as rough as Ben Wallace's.

At one point, the two men's arms became tangled, and neither of them could jump, watching the basketball slip away.

The referee blew his whistle, and the game was paused.

Big Ben pulled his arm away and walked off the field indignantly.

19 to 18.
The Knicks lead by 1 points.

There is a little over a minute left in the first quarter.

The two teams played for almost a quarter, and neither had scored 40 points.

The Pistons' offense has always been constipated.

Without Yao Ming, the Knicks lacked an offensive focal point on the court.

Without this fulcrum, other attacks simply cannot be effectively executed.

Carlisle met up with Xavi.

Carlisle was very satisfied with Harvey's performance, hugged him and praised him.

So far in the first quarter, Harvey has grabbed 5 rebounds, including 1 offensive rebound.

Ben Wallace grabbed 6 rebounds, but didn't get any offensive rebounds.

There's no need to compare scores; Xavi went 0-for-1, 0 points.

Ben was not to be outdone, scoring only 2 points on 1 of 2 attempts.

Judging solely from their performances, they were evenly matched.

However, before the game, Carlisle boasted that he wanted Harvey to grab every rebound over Ben Wallace's head.

As things stand, it's clearly not enough.

But Carlisle was already quite satisfied.

Ben Wallace is no nobody; he's a Defensive Player of the Year and a rebounding champion. Harvey, a fringe player, has achieved all this; what more could he ask for?

Anyway, I've already conveyed the message I wanted to send.

That means you're only good enough to be compared to our role players. Playing Yao Ming would be bullying you.

Harvey nodded slightly, but couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

For a moment before the game, he really fantasized that he could dominate Ben Wallace, grab a dozen rebounds, and let all the fans know that his rebounding ability was no less than Wallace's.

But when they actually faced off, Harvey realized this was no easy feat.

Ben Wallace became the rebounding king, an honor he earned one rebound at a time.

"Donnell, you're amazing."

Jones gave Harvey the highest praise, stretching out his arm and giving him a thumbs up.

Carlisle ignored Xavi and called for the substitutes to come on.

The four players will still be rotated.

Most importantly, he made Yao Ming a substitute.

"Yao, you need to play with all your might and score more points. They can't stop you."

Carlisle knew the strengths and weaknesses of every player on the opposing team like the back of his hand.

He also knew the Pistons' fatal weakness.

That means the bench depth is insufficient.

Carlisle was fired mid-season. He had built the roster for the Pistons from scratch, and he knew what his biggest headache was in the summer, as well as the compromises he had to make because he was in a small market.

The main reason for starting Xavi in ​​today's match was to teach Benitez a lesson and avenge his dismissal.

But that doesn't mean Carlisle has given up on the match.

They lost Yao Ming, while the opponent lost Stackhouse.

With both teams lacking a core player, as long as the starters can hold their own, Yao Ming can dominate the Pistons when he comes off the bench.

"That Mehmet Okur on the other side is someone I personally picked, but he's not as good as you in every way. Just pay a little attention to his outside shooting."

Rebrasha was also injured.

When Carlisle was still with the Pistons, he had already lost patience with this slow-moving big man.

Just as Okur landed in the NBA, he was promoted to a key reserve role.

As it turns out, my judgment was correct. This guy is very mature, and although he is an international player, he has adapted to the NBA quite well.

He also possesses the shooting ability typical of traditional European centers, with a range that extends to the three-point line.

However, compared to Yao Ming, he is still miles behind.

Yao Ming nodded slightly and walked onto the court.

In the previous two games against the Pistons, Carlisle relied entirely on Ben Wallace in the paint, and Yao Ming had no chance to match up against Okur.

However, once there was physical contact under the basket, Yao Ming knew what to expect.

Just a clay chicken and a clay dog.

When the ball arrives, lean slightly to the side, turn directly towards the top line, pull up and shoot.

These days, Yao Ming seems to increasingly favor the turnaround fadeaway move.

Because it was just too easy.

He sits down under the basket, receives the ball, turns around, and takes a step up.

It's hard for the opponent to defend against, and it's also easy for me to play.

Against a weak inside player, you don't even need to break a sweat.

So much so that Yao Ming even reduced his skyhook training in order to master this move.

I haven't mastered the skyhook yet, but I've been practicing the fadeaway jump shot very quickly thanks to my soft touch.

Oku muttered a curse in his native dialect and followed along, feeling annoyed.

That high and then leaning back, I only realized how annoying it was after seeing it with my own eyes. (On the sidelines)

Tang Sen approached Harvey.

"Donnell, play to your strengths," Tang Sen reminded him.

The first quarter's match between Harvey and Ben Wallace was thrilling; if you didn't know better, you'd think they were wrestling.

But Tang Sen felt that this was wrong.

He waved his hand, gesturing for Demar Johnson to sit down over there.

Tang Sen sat down and said, "Donnell, you need to know where your strengths lie."

"Ben's strength is his jumping ability and his powerful upper body strength."

Ben Affleck's massive arms are well-known.

And at the center position, his jumping ability is also top-notch.

Of course, there's a lot of room for speculation in this ceiling.

His height of less than two meters is like comparing Jordan and O'Neal's speed.

"Then what are your advantages?" Tang Sen countered.

Harvey is somewhat lacking in upper body strength.

This is also the main reason why Ben Wallace can block Harvey when he's under the basket with his arms outstretched.

In terms of jumping ability, Harvey may not be as good as Ben Wallace, but he's not far behind.

But Xavi's real strength doesn't lie there.

Harvey paused, then asked, "Pulse velocity?"

Tang Sen had repeatedly mentioned the importance of bullet speed to himself during training.

For this reason, Tang Sen decided to learn from Rodman instead of relying on mindless weight gain and size to fight for position in the paint like traditional short and stocky centers.

Tang Sen nodded: "That's right, it's your speed of movement, that's your advantage."

Rodman used his fingers to deflect the backboard, partly because he was short, and partly to take advantage of his quick jumping speed.

His speed is absolutely top-tier in the league.

Because Harvey also possessed this talent, Townsend added a lot of drills to his training, including practicing dribbling and double-jumping to grab rebounds.

Even when looking for sparring partners, they specifically look for tall ones.

In addition to physical training, a lot of training was added to improve leg explosiveness and jumping speed.

In the first quarter, Harvey, full of enthusiasm, insisted on competing with Ben Wallace in terms of strength, which was clearly wrong.

"Donnell, the coach wants you to grab every rebound over Ben Wallace's head. Remember, over his head!" Tang Sen gave him a final instruction, patted him on the shoulder, and returned to his seat.

The stage is set, but this kid clearly needs another push.

"head on?"

Harvey watched as Yao Ming leaped up, easily deflecting the basketball over Okur's head, then immediately regained control, dribbled past Okur, and slammed home a second-chance dunk. Harvey's eyes lit up.

I think... I understand.

Yao Ming's substitution was like Tian Ji's horse racing strategy, or like a fully-equipped god storming into a newbie village, truly embodying the phrase "getting whatever he wants."

In one and a half minutes, he scored 4 points on 2 shots.

The same thing happened at the start of the second quarter.

The Knicks' bench players have stopped playing Princeton offense and are now spreading out their three-point line.

Billups lobbed the ball towards the basket, ready to watch the show.

A powerful dunk, a fancy footwork hook shot, when the mood strikes, a turnaround skyhook can also get a hook shot.

Poor Oku, he was repeatedly relegated to the background, yet there was nothing he could do about it.

Pistons can shrink the defensive line and can sandwich.

But as long as the defense contracts, Yao Ming can still pass the ball to whoever is open.

His passing style was simple and unpretentious: he would lift the ball high, grab it with one hand, and then flick it using only the strength of his wrist.

When Billups hit a three-pointer, widening the gap to 9 points, Skiles couldn't hold back anymore.

If they keep playing like this, the game will be over.

He quickly substituted in the main players.

Ben Wallace was a bit resistant, and being substituted in early meant he would be facing Yao Ming sooner than expected.

But what about facing Yao Ming?
Ben Wallace really didn't want to experience the scene of Shaquille O'Neal backing down Allen Iverson.

But to Ben Wallace's delight, Yao Ming was sitting on the sidelines.

What the hell?

Ben thought to himself, "Sure enough, Carlisle likes to play these kinds of silly games."

Last season, Carlisle also frequently came up with some novel tactics.

Ben Wallace is confident against Xavi.

At the start of the competition, I was clearly overthinking things.

This kid has some talent, but it's limited.

I'd guess I only have about 70% of my skill.

He's only interested in rebounding.

But he also has help defense and shot blocks.

In comparison, he's far inferior.

Ben Wallace's plan was this: as soon as Atkins made his move, he swiftly turned from the side, stretched out his arm, and trapped Harvey behind him.

The landing point was correctly predicted; the offensive rebound is secured.

Then, by taking the opportunity to jump, you can deliver a spectacular dunk.

Just as the basketball bounced off the rim, Ben Wallace suddenly felt Harvey jump from behind him.

That kid jumped too early!

wrong.

Ben's heart skipped a beat as he saw a hand reach out from above and, just as the basketball was about to fall, deflect it perfectly.

The basketball bounced up again.

This action disrupted Ben Affleck's rhythm as he was about to jump.

As he moved his feet and was about to leap again, Harvey jumped up behind him once more.

This time, Harvey controlled the basketball as it changed its trajectory.

For a moment, Ben Wallace was stunned. He had clearly seized the initiative, but Harvey still managed to get the rebound.

Harvey held onto the basketball tightly.

That's right, Tang Sen is right, it's on the head.

You need to bring out your strengths.

Harvey suddenly understood what he needed to do, as if he had just had an epiphany.

Harvey quickly found another opportunity.

Houston takes a one-on-one shot.

Feeling that the trajectory was a bit off, Harvey immediately turned around and rushed towards the landing point.

But Ben Wallace reacted quickly, spreading his arm to shield Harvey behind him.

His arms are incredibly strong, providing ample power for positioning.

If it were the first quarter, Harvey would be stuck behind and could only watch helplessly.

Well now.

In almost the same way, Harvey jumped early, his tilted body pressing down on Ben Wallace, then stretched out his finger, enduring the pain, and poked the basketball.

The basketball bounced up again, changing direction.

It was turned in your direction.

Therefore, Harvey, who was originally at a disadvantage in terms of positioning, became an advantage because of this move.

With another leap, he firmly secured the rebound.

Gripping the backboard tightly, Harvey was so excited he wanted to shout.

Now I think I've fulfilled Carlisle's pre-game instructions, snatching the rebounds one by one right over Ben Wallace's head.

With a quick glance, Harvey passed the ball to Houston.

Go ahead and throw! We have the board!
(End of this chapter)