Chapter 40 In the third year of Bede, the Emperor went on a personal expedition (two chapters in one)

Author: Xiaoshu Xiaoshu Xiaoshu

Chapter 40 In the third year of Bede, the Emperor went on a personal expedition (two chapters in one)

Joel Embiid, who plays as a center, has historical talent, not only his physical talent, but also his height of 2.13 meters and a terrifying wingspan of 2.28 meters.

It also refers to his basketball talent. Before the age of 16, Embiid had not even touched basketball. Then a year later, he led the high school team to win the first state championship in team history.

His performance in college attracted national attention and he became the favorite for the No. 1 pick. Before the draft, he suddenly suffered a fracture in his right foot and underwent surgery.

But he was still signed by the 76ers with the third pick in 2014.

Even if he gets injured, he can still be the No. 3 pick.

It proves how outstanding Embiid's talent is, and the 76ers management is also taking a big gamble.

Fortunately, after two seasons of rest, Embiid successfully returned.

In the first four games, he averaged 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game, and scored 2 3-pointers in each game.

He can defend, attack, and create space.

If it weren't for the draft in the same year, Zheng Long, who also started this season, would have been too dazzling.

Embiid's numbers are enough to compete for Rookie of the Year.

Of course, for the plug-and-play Embiid, 76ers fans' expectations for him are no longer the best rookie, but the ability to lead the 76ers away from the nickname of a bad team.

As the referee throws the basketball into the air.

In the face of absolute talent, Nance Jr. seemed a bit weak, and Embiid easily picked the ball toward his own half.

With the basketball in hand, the 76ers were not in a hurry to launch a quick attack. Since Embiid's return, the team's tactics have been centered around Embiid.

Embiid's speed is not outstanding, which also causes the entire 76ers' tactical system to be more biased towards positional warfare.

After arriving in the frontcourt, Embiid did not squeeze into the basket like a traditional center, but instead opened up space to set up pick-and-rolls for his teammates.

Nance Jr. carefully implemented Walton's defensive arrangements before the game and did not dare to switch defenses at will.

Embiid's pick-and-roll is to force the opponent to switch defenses, and then use his physical advantage to defeat the bigger one.

After switching defenses to create space, Embiid had already retreated outside the three-point line. Nance Jr. was forced to pull out of the penalty area, and Rodriguez, who was holding the ball, rushed inside.

He pushed Russell hard and hit the board.

In another offensive round, the 76ers repeated their old tricks, taking their time running, picking and rolling, and completely opening up the space under the basket.

Take advantage of the average height of the 76ers' starting team to attack the inside. If the shot fails, then go for the rebound.

On the Lakers side, Russell held the ball excessively, often holding the ball in his hands for more than ten seconds before moving on.

Although the Lakers players are also working hard to implement Walton's tactical arrangements, fast movement and passing and cutting.

However, the position under the basket seemed a bit crowded. After the 76ers' internal defensive space was released, the outside area was very defensive, and the outside touch was also inaccurate.

The baskets at the Wachovia Center were almost smashed by Lakers players.

At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers trailed the Lakers 25:16, trailing by 9 points.

The Lakers, who lacked Zheng Long, finally showed their true strength.

Lakers fans in the arena were very dissatisfied with the team's performance.

"Zheng Long doesn't play, and now the Lakers have exposed three problems."

"Which three?"

"I can't attack, I can't defend, and I can't rebound!"

During the break, Lakers players gathered around Walton and listened to Walton talk about tactics.

"Don't fall into the rhythm of the 76ers, you must get up quickly! Can you wait until their team is in position before attacking?"

"Bringing the ball to the frontcourt and quickly passing it out is your job today, Russell. Don't rub it around like a mother-in-law!"

"Little Nance, you have to pull Embiid out during the offense! Ingram and Randle, why are you two standing outside the three-point line? Think you are Curry!"

Walton was so angry that he gave every starting player a harsh lecture.

At this time, Zheng Long arrived, and the players consciously gave way.

This is the status of the team!

Seeing Zheng Long, Wharton said, "Zheng Long, do you want to say a few words?"

"I?"

Zheng Long waved his hand quickly. He was just here to join in the fun. What could he say? Did Wharton expect him to scold all his teammates?

Wharton really thinks so!

Seeing that Zheng Long was not prepared to act as his mouthpiece, he cursed a few times, sighed, and could only continue to curse on his own.

At the beginning of the second quarter, the players also returned to the court. Zheng Long wanted to sit back in his original position, but Walton enthusiastically pulled him to sit next to him.

"Long, what do you think of today's game?"

"Me? Didn't you bet $10 with me that we would definitely win?"

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There was a smile in Zheng Long's eyes. I asked you to ask me to take a rest. I think it's okay to beat the 76ers. Are you panicking now?

"Long, if you talk like this, we won't be able to continue talking." Wharton felt bitter in his heart and looked bitter too.

To be honest, Wharton was frustrated.

When Zheng Long was here, they won four consecutive games and even defeated the Clippers and Rockets.

Wharton must admit that he is indeed a little drifting.

Naively, he thought that under his coaching, the Lakers had become completely new, and that even without Zheng Long, they still had playoff potential.

Looking at it now, it’s still bullshit!

Ideal is full, the reality is very skinny.

Zheng Long naturally understood Wharton's thoughts, lowered his voice and said, "Is the team planning to make a big move recently and trade some people?"

Wharton's face was filled with shock and he looked at Zheng Long with wide eyes.

You must know that player transactions within the team are an extremely sensitive topic. If the news leaks out in advance, it will have a great impact on the morale of the team and the status of the players.

Many players even learned that they had been traded during the game.

"How do you know! Do they all know?!"

"Guess."

Zheng Long did make a guess, even just a casual guess, but he didn't expect that he actually guessed it right.

"You are a monster! No wonder you are so good at playing. Tell me honestly, are you a monster in disguise? I heard that there are monsters in China."

"Can you please stop being so naive, coach, you still have zombies in the United States."

Zheng Long rolled his eyes.

"By the way, coach, are you sure you want to continue talking to me about these things? Russell is striking again."

Zheng Long successfully said one sentence to make men lose control of their emotions for me.

Walton stood up and roared from the sideline.

"Farke! Russell, if you dare to throw another ball! Get out of here!"

On the court, Russell was shocked by Walton as he was receiving the serve.

Silently catching the ball, this time, as soon as he came to the frontcourt, he passed the basketball out.

In one second pass, the basketball was passed to Ingram, who used Randall to pick and roll and cut inside the basket.

Ingram dunks directly!

This dunk was so good that it brought back some momentum!

The anger on Walton's face also dissipated and was replaced by a smile, "Good shot! Just play like this!"

Zheng Long, who was looking at Wharton's back, began to think about the team trade that Wharton had just confirmed.

Judging from Wharton's expression, he definitely wasn't replacing the water dispenser.

Who will be replaced?

Apart from Ingram, Zheng Long doesn't have much affection for his current teammates.

The prerequisite for having feelings is recognition.

No matter in terms of professional attitude or talent, there is no one in the current Lakers team that can make me look at them differently.

Moreover, these players, in their own time and space, will be given up by the Lakers one after another in the next two years.

Especially Russell is the first.
To be continued...