This striker is not serious

"You want to ask me how to defend Oden?"

When he heard Lin Ying ask this question on the phone, Yao Ming was stunned for a moment.

Because this question touches on his knowledge blind spot.

First of all, he has never watched Oden's game. Secondly, there is a big height difference between him and Lin Ying, and there is also a lot of difference in defensive skills.

However, he did not reject Lin Ying directly.

From his previous contact with Lin Ying, it was not easy for Lin Ying to ask such a question.

And it’s easy to understand, after all, Oden, whom Lin Ying will face in the next game, is the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft.

"I'll give you an answer tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone from Lin Ying, Yao Ming thought about how to help.

Just at this time, someone had just come out of the bathroom.

He frowned slightly at first, but relaxed immediately.

No, it's already available right here.

…

After the second phase of the "Crazy Three" ended, the final four were officially born.

The final four are the final champions of the four major divisions.

They are the University of Florida in the East District, the University of Oregon in the South District, Ohio State University in the West District, and the University of Texas in the Midwest District.

The semifinal matches will be University of Florida VS University of Oregon; Ohio State University VS University of Texas.

Including the finals, this is the final third stage of Crazy Three.

What is different from the second stage is that these three games were played in different arenas.

What is considered at this time is not the inconvenience for the team, but whether it will make money.

The attention the third phase has received is unprecedented.

It can be said that the attention paid to a game in the semifinals exceeds that of the NBA Finals in ordinary years.

In the finals, not only the NBA, but also all the games from the four major sports leagues gave way!

Therefore, in this case, holding it in different cities can bring the greatest benefits.

The game between the University of Texas and Ohio State was scheduled at Lucas Oil Stadium in Polis.

This arena was newly built in 2005. It can accommodate 70,000 people to watch the game, and the roof is the most advanced retractable roof.

An observant person may notice that the venue is very close to Ohio State University.

Yes, Ohio and Indiana are adjacent, and the flight time is only 2 hours at most.

This is another detail of the NCAA competition arrangements.

After the division, the No. 1 to No. 4 seeds in each region have an advantage in arranging game locations.

Although it is a neutral city, if Texas fans want to support the University of Texas, they have to travel across most of North America.

This is a bit like the Cowboys' Eastern Adventures in those American western movies.

Just like the first and second phases, there is also a five-day rest period between the second and third phases.

The media began to double their publicity, and at this time, basketball fans' attention completely shifted from the NBA to the NCAA.

According to some rumors in the media, many NBA stars will go to the game to watch the game.

The next day, the University of Texas players also flew to Polis without stopping.

Polis is a city in central America, very close to Chicago, only 240 kilometers away.

The climate here is similar to that in the south of China, with four distinct seasons and sultry summers.

But it is spring now and the climate is quite pleasant.

When he got off the plane from Polis, Durant felt refreshed.

Two fierce battles in Denver consumed him too much of his physical energy. Now that he is in Polis, he feels like he has returned to the ground from space.

"You said Rick would really arrange for you to guard against that guy?"

Durant turned around and said.

That guy, of course, refers to his biggest opponent in the draft, the already-touted Oden.

Lin Ying shook his head.

Shaking your head doesn't mean denial, it means you don't know.

Theoretically speaking, letting him guard Oden means giving away points.

Oden is completely different from Hibbert and Hansbrough, who have obvious weaknesses inside.

Before playing Kansas, Cowan made Lin Ying feel a little uncomfortable.

Oden's words can be understood as plusplus Cowan.

But judging from Barnes' past style, he basically let Lin Ying defend the opponent's inside line, and he was no worse than Oden.

Especially since the University of Texas defeated its old rival Kansas University with a small lineup, there is no reason to give up the style of play that was finally figured out.

"If Rick did that, I would definitely protest for you."

Durant looked dissatisfied.

He thinks more than Lin Ying.

After the last game, he couldn't help but take a look at social media.

Almost all of them are criticisms of myself.

Originally, after playing Kansas, his voice was already on par with Oden's.

As a result, in the last game, he was thrown out of position by Oden again.

Every time the "Crazy Three" plays, it may cause huge fluctuations in the players' draft prices.

Lin Ying finally made it to the first round with his performance. If he was beaten by Oden, he would probably experience the same thing as him.

Just as Lin Ying was about to answer something, his cell phone rang.

It was a call from Yao Ming.

He said hello to Durant and then went to find a place to answer the phone.

After picking up the phone, Yao Ming said a few words and then gave it to another person.

Chuck Hayes is the shortest starting center in NBA history. Domestic fans affectionately call him "Hayes".

His official registered height is 1.98 meters, but his actual height is only about 1.96 meters.

Even if he is short, his wingspan is only 2.08 meters.

With this physical condition, it would be difficult to play shooting guard, but he plays center.

At his peak, he even played as the starting center for a full season.

And this guy's scoring ability is almost zero.

There is no shooting, and even shots from the basket are often risky due to lack of bounce.

Can you imagine a 1.95-meter player averaging nearly 30 minutes per game and then averaging less than 3 points per game?

Even Rodman and Ben Wallace wouldn't be in such a miserable state!

He did it.

If you just look at his offensive performance, many fans will shout "I can do it too."

But the reason why he can still gain a foothold in the NBA and become an NBA starter is his defense.

He has full strength in his lower limbs and perfect defensive skills!

Hayes' most famous scene is when he defended Kevin Garnett in the low post.

For three consecutive rounds, Garnett couldn't make a single shot, and then he didn't make a single shot. gif.

This is a true master of low post defense.

Needless to say, this is the "foreign aid" Yao Ming found for Lin Ying.

"I watched Greg Oden's game tape yesterday. He's a very good big guy, but you don't have no chance at all."

With Yao Ming personally taking action, Hayes was naturally interested. He watched the video overnight and gave Lin Ying immediate advice.

By the time the phone call was over, Lin Ying's understanding of Hayes had reached a new level.

Hayes' understanding of defense can be said to be among the best, and his defensive IQ is also top-notch!

Each of those "short players" who can excel in various positions in the NBA is absolutely extraordinary.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Ying returned to Durant.

Originally, he was still thinking about how to answer what Durant just said, but after the phone call with Hayes, he already had the answer in his heart.

"Kevin, trust me."

He looked at Durant firmly.

Lin Ying often said the word "believe", but more often in the past, Lin Ying said "I believe you".

But this time, Lin Ying said "believe me".

Durant looked at Lin Ying, and then he noticed that Lin Ying had "grown taller".

From the first game of the "Crazy Three", Hibbert was unable to play, to the last game when he single-handedly carried the team's interior defense.

His friend who was originally just responsible for delivering artillery shells to him is now able to take charge of his own business!

"I trust you."

Durant said with a smile.

"Don't feel pressure. If you're defending a zone, give me your back."

He then said with firm eyes.

Trust for trust, he would not let Lin Ying face Oden alone.

Lin Ying nodded.

Durant's defense has improved a lot compared to the beginning of the season.

With Durant's help, he will be more confident.

…

"Reverse Jordan Law?"

As soon as she returned to the hotel from the airport, Lin Ying was dragged to Barnes' room by Springman.

And as soon as he sat down, he heard this familiar yet unfamiliar word from Springman.

Familiar because of "Jordan's Law".

Not just because he, a time traveler, knew this rule before.

But in the last game against UNLV, the opponent used this rule.

But what is the "Reverse Jordan Law"?

Springman explained it to Lin Ying, and he understood it quickly.

The "Jordan Law" is to use every method to prevent Jordan from scoring, and the "Reverse Jordan Law" is to use every method to prevent Jordan's teammates from scoring!

Jordan here refers to Oden.

Texas is going to use this defense against Oden.

This has to start with Ohio State's performance after entering the crazy three.

Oden performed well in the regular season, but after entering the "Crazy Three", he was deeply involved in a foul crisis.

This is another reason why Durant was on par with Oden before.

You must know that in this era, forwards, especially small forwards, have the lowest probability of becoming the number one pick.

The center is a choice that many teams with the No. 1 pick would make with their eyes closed.

So if Oden hadn't stretched his hips on his own, it would have been difficult for Durant to shake his position no matter how good he performed.

Oden is plagued by foul crises. Ohio State's top scorer is Ron Lewis, who averages 21.8 points per game!

This can be said to be quite explosive.

What's more interesting is that this player has never been drafted by the NBA in history, and he has never even played in the NBA.

After these introductions, you can probably guess this player's style of play: somewhat similar to Abrams, a master of scoring points, but with poor physical fitness.

Beyond that, Ohio State also has Mike Conley and Daequan Cook.

Another very important point is that Ohio State University's three-point ability is very strong.

On the outside, Conley, Lewis and Cook all have a three-point accuracy of around 40%, and even power forward Harris has an accuracy of 37%.

Based on this, Springman and Barnes came up with the "Reverse Jordan Rule."

"We know that will be an unprecedented challenge and may even have a negative impact on you, so we must ask for your opinion."

Springman said seriously.

Since this tactic is aimed at Oden's players, it can only be a one-on-one defense against Oden.

In this kind of matchup, Lin Ying is very likely to be beaten.

But as long as others score low, it will be difficult for Ohio State University to win the game with Oden's explosive scoring.

In fact, Springman and others call this the "Reverse Jordan Law", but it is actually part of the "Jordan Law".

Because when the Pistons played the Bulls in the past, if Jordan's touch was average, they would defend like this.

Lin Ying did not answer immediately.

To be honest, this arrangement by the coaching staff was a bit beyond his expectation.

When defending Hibbert before, the University of Texas responded by using him as the main defense and then guarding a 2-3 zone defense.

As a result, now he is facing off against the stronger Oden, but he is one-on-one.

"Oden defeated Noah and Horford with one hand and scored a 25+12 double-double."

This is the news headline that he remembers most.

Although the one-hand score is mentioned in the news, after all, after watching the game, you know that the injury actually has little impact.

But this also shows that Oden has explosive scoring ability in the NCAA.

Cut off 40+10 on his head?

It's not impossible in a one-to-one situation.

"Of course tactics can be flexible. If we find that the situation is not right, we can adjust..."

"I do."

"What?"

Springman hasn't finished speaking yet.

"I'm willing to go one-on-one with Oden and do my best."

Lin Ying said firmly.

Springman stood there stunned.

He originally prepared a lot of rhetoric, but Lin Ying suddenly answered so simply.

This will stop him!

"Then it's settled. We will focus on training in the next few days and win the next game. We will be the new history of the University of Texas!"

It was Barnes who reacted faster and served chicken soup on the spot one night.

…

"Are you crazy?!"

After hearing what Lin Ying said, Durant showed an incredulous look.

Crazy! He thought Lin Ying must be crazy!

"No, I have to go find Ross, this is too bullying!"

He said and was about to walk out.

But Lin Ying grabbed him at this time.

"Kevin, do you remember what Coach Rick said? Difficulties and opportunities coexist."

"That's a lie!"

Durant immediately corrected him.

It's a pity that he is not Chinese, otherwise he would definitely say that it was poisonous chicken soup.

"No, I don't think so. Do you remember you said before that you wanted to beat Kobe?"

Lin Ying continued.

Durant nodded.

Of course he remembers what he said himself.

Just after he nodded, Lin Ying then said with firm eyes:

"If Kobe is the person you want to beat, then the person I want to beat now is Oden."