Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 315 Paul Silas, you deserve to die!

Tang Sen sat on the sidelines, silently watching the game.

I couldn't help but sigh, realizing how much injury can affect a player.

Think back to the 01-02 season, Mutombo averaged 11.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game and was selected as an All-Star.

When he arrived at the Nets, the New Jersey media cheered, saying that the Nets had completely risen to prominence.

Then an injury, a torn ligament in his right wrist, ended Mutombo's season.

This injury alone has caused the 37-year-old to visibly decline in his condition.

Their offensive capabilities under the basket are almost completely destroyed; the only thing they can do on the court is to grab rebounds and provide some defensive support.

His signature finger wag isn't quite there anymore.

By that analogy, Tang Sen couldn't help but worry about Bender.

After returning to New York these past two days, Tang Sen went to the hospital to see Bender.

He was just like Hamon when he was injured.

Even though he had renewed his contract with the Knicks in the summer, he was still extremely dejected.

At just 22 years old, he's already worried about not having a sport to play for.

Injuries can be incredibly devastating for a player.

So much so that even Carlisle, an upright man, made the decision to have his players hold back in the last match.

Just then, Yao Ming started his low post attack, and with just one step, he pushed Mutombo aside.

The two have a significant difference in strength and weight.

From this position, Yao Ming can take the shot directly.

However, he caught a glimpse of Martin rushing towards him out of the corner of his eye.

He lowered his waist as if to shoot, but then cleverly feinted and passed the ball to McDyess behind Martin.

Carlisle confirmed that Yao Ming remains the team's primary scorer and urged him to give his all and attack more.

But Yao Ming had his own ideas.

He's now willing to pass the ball more often, hoping to achieve a triple-double average.

McDyess received the ball and calmly made the jump shot.

Yao Ming's 5th assist.

There were still 3 minutes left in the second quarter.

If he has five or six assists in the first half, then 10 assists in the whole game should be no problem.

Today's triple-double is a sure thing.

But Yao Ming shook his head inwardly.

No, the point difference is already 17 points. I guess they'll crush the Nets in three quarters.

Then the fourth quarter became garbage time, leaving the role players to play.

He could only get a triple-double in three quarters of the game.

So we still need to pass the ball more often.

With this in mind, Yao Ming became more aggressive in his positioning.

The result of this was that Mutombo became even more frustrated.

You're a 7-foot-5 center, the team's absolute core, a super center. Can't you learn from that Shaq on the West Coast and just stay under the basket and wait for people to feed you?
Most importantly, Yao Ming's passes were not simple passes. He would usually start an offensive play, draw the defense, and then suddenly pass the ball.

Just like now, Mutombo was fully focused, holding Yao Ming firmly in the low post, preparing for a storm of attacks, when Yao Ming, who was about to launch a breakaway, suddenly flicked the ball behind his head.

Suddenly, Wade darted past from behind, caught the ball, and scored a layup.

Mutombo was speechless for a moment: Playing like that makes me look stupid.

Kidd dribbled the ball, shouting loudly to remind his teammates not to be nervous and to focus.

But even he himself started to tremble.

The first half wasn't even over yet, and the point difference was already close to 20 points.

Before the game, Kidd had already accepted reality and knew he couldn't beat the Knicks, after all, they had crushed the Magic and Spurs in three quarters.

But they couldn't hold on for three quarters.

Martin went one-on-one against McDyess, full of energy, but he couldn't get the upper hand and his throw went wide.

As Yao Ming grabbed the rebound, he turned his head and saw Wade and Wallace flying on both wings.

With a powerful flick of his wrists, he delivered a long pass directly to Wade.

Drawing the defense, Wade dashed out of bounds like a whirlwind and tossed the ball behind him.

Wallace took off from behind and delivered a powerful alley-oop dunk, bringing the point difference to 20 points.

The 20-point difference was like a trigger being pulled, causing Byron Scott on the sidelines to finally lose his temper and yell at the players on the court, his spittle flying everywhere.

If you're down by 20 points at halftime, how much do you want to lose by the end of the game?

The difference in strength cannot be resolved simply by shouting a few times.

At halftime, the Knicks led 64-41, a full 23 points.

Byron Scott felt his hands and feet were ice cold.

He noticed it in the first half: compared to the previous games, the Knicks were playing with more discipline.

It seems we've only just realized that if we employ some tactics, we'll become even more invincible, given our already invincible status.

Scott had this feeling after watching the first half of the game.

The Knicks have a superstar center like Yao Ming, who is an absolute offensive focal point.

He alone can disrupt the Nets' defense.

But he also has the ability to pass the ball.

And he inspired a group of star-level teammates.

It's truly like adding wings to a tiger.

With everyone capable of defending them, this Knicks team is as terrifying as a flood or hurricane, capable of sweeping away any opponent in their path.

Back in the locker room, Scott couldn't help but start thinking about how to avoid losing so badly.

The Nets are at least fourth in the Eastern Conference, and have been a strong team in the East for the past two years.

Most importantly, it's close to New York.

New Yorkers have always looked down on country folk from New Jersey.

Now, they'll only become more arrogant.

He enthusiastically encouraged all the players, spitting as he spoke. But the encouragement was useless.

After halftime, the Knicks' form improved, and Yao Ming's presence was extremely strong.

He has now become the Knicks' offensive initiator.

The goal is to get the ball into his hands first, and then let him decide whether to hit it himself or pass it to someone else.

He has an exceptional ability to control the ball.

Because Yao Ming is probably the only super center in the league who can play from the inside to the three-point line, and has no blind spots in his half-court offense.

When he can initiate an attack from any position, his passing will be extremely lethal.

He can attack the paint, then pass the ball out to the forwards for support.

You can also shoot from the high post and then pass the ball to Wade and Wallace cutting inside.

He has become the second brain on the court, just like Billups.

In a single quarter, Yao Ming scored 7 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists, delivering an incredibly well-rounded performance and leading his team to another 31-24 victory over the Nets.

The point difference is now 29 points.

Scott stood on the sidelines like a statue, unable to shout or curse anymore, only wanting the world to end quickly.

Carlisle only substituted Yao Ming after he got his 10th assist.

In three quarters, he scored 26 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, dished out 10 assists, and blocked 3 shots.

The hit rate is close to 8%.

Such data cannot be described as comprehensive.

It is dominant.

Carlisle believes that if Yao Ming continues to play like this, then the debate in the media about whether Yao Ming or Shaquille O'Neal is the world's best center is no longer in doubt.

That's Yao Ming.

Does O'Neal have that kind of influence on the game?
Can someone lead their teammates like Yao Ming?
How can it be so efficient?
After giving Yao Ming a hug and encouraging Wade, who had scored 19 points, Carlisle turned to look at the other side.

Why aren't you surrendering?

If you don't surrender, then leave two key players on the field and keep fighting.

Compared to the starting lineup's methodical approach to tactics, the Knicks' bench players, under Carlisle's leadership, emphasize speed.

Use young, energetic players to overwhelm your opponents.

Especially after Bender got injured, Swift was promoted to the top spot.

He continues to blindly pursue a career like Camp Nou, always the most energetic player on the field.

Under Kidd's direction, the Nets' pace was also fast, capable of driving to the basket and engaging in numerous offensive and defensive transitions and fast breaks.

However, they were a step behind the Knicks in terms of speed.

Because the Knicks' speed comes from their quick shooting.

The Nets may need to adjust their tactics, run the ball around more, and Kidd will need to reassess the situation.

But the Knicks won't do that. A bunch of bench players eager to prove themselves will take the chance if given a similar opportunity.

Furthermore, the Knicks' bench players especially love to shoot three-pointers.

They can always quickly widen the score gap in a very short time by relying on a good shooting touch.

So when just three minutes into the fourth quarter, Stevenson, on a scoring spree, hit two consecutive three-pointers, extending the lead to 34 points, Scott gave up.

What's the point of keeping the key players on the court and losing by a few points?

We've already lost anyway.

He was substituted out of the main players and felt extremely frustrated.

He suddenly understood why Silas had broken down after the game.

It's painful to see your team get beaten like this.

However, rather than feeling empathy, Scott would rather say, Silas, you really deserve to die.

Scott clearly understood the situation in the last game between the Knicks and the Cavaliers.

Carlisle probably felt that the previous victory against the Bucks was too overwhelming, which led to Bender's unexpected injury, so he had the players throw the game during garbage time.

Considering Bender's injury, coupled with the poor acting of the Knicks' role players, the whole process was simply too obvious.

This is a good thing.

Nobody wants to lose too badly. When the newspapers mention it, it's always something like the Knicks thrashing a certain team or so-and-so suffering a 40-point defeat.

As a result, Silas is too sensitive and can't stand it, so he insists on accusing Carlisle of fixing the match.

Okay, they're not going to hold back anymore, they're playing seriously now.

Seeing the score gap widening, Scott called a timeout to let the players stall for time.

Didn't you see that the fans in the stands couldn't take it anymore and left early?

Scott felt like every day was dragging on and wished the game would end quickly.

Finally, the timer reached zero.

From the players to Scott, everyone felt a sense of relief.

The Knicks defeated the Nets 121-79, a 42-point blowout.

At the post-match press conference, as expected, a reporter seized the opportunity to ask Carlisle how he viewed Silas's accusation that he had fixed the match.

After a moment of silence, Carlisle said, "I don't want to explain whether or not the match was fixed. Everyone has eyes; they can watch the game and judge for themselves."

"But I want to say that we will take every game seriously and play our best."

"Because I still maintain that every one of our players has put in tremendous effort and trained diligently, so I cannot let them down."

After saying that, he immediately indicated the next question.

But no one asked a question.

A reporter from the Indiana Star in the crowd glared at the reporter who asked the question, thinking to himself, "Why did you provoke him?"

Now that's great, they have to give their all in every game.

How can we go all out?

Like this, winning by 30 or 40 points every time?
The key is that the Knicks' next game is against the Pacers.

At that moment, many reporters shared the same thought as Scott.

Paul Silas, you're a real bastard.

(End of this chapter)