Chapter 685 [Opening directly, it is very dirty]
Some people will change their lives because of a decision. Carlos Boozer is now selected as an All-Star twice. No one says he is a rebellious person, and no one says he is a defensive black hole. He has a much higher rating, and he has not made less money, and has become a winner in life.
Boozer's decision to reverse his life was to find Hapi Watles as his agent. In Guo Xu's previous life, Boozer's agent valued immediate interests regardless of reputation, while Hapi had a longer-term vision.
The result of being unfamous is that Boozer is in the Jazz and the Bulls performs very well. A group of experts said he is a defensive black hole, and fans black him every few days. Boozer beats a little finger at 90 degrees and can never come. It is a disability visible to the naked eye, but no one said he is desperate to play basketball.
Some experts believe that Boozer's offensive and defensive s (victory contribution value) is very low, so his level is poor.
In fact, that thing is not accurate at all. To give an example, Chris Paul's career victory contribution value can reach the top 20 in NBA history. In 2018, he ranked third in the league after James and Nowitzki, but he has never touched the floor of the Western Conference Finals during statistics, because the Rockets just finished the regular season...
Boozer helped the team to reach the division finals in his previous life, and averaged 17.1 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in his career, with a shooting percentage of 48.3%. He made the Rockets and Warriors the top spot in the playoffs, and Yao Ming said he wanted to kill this guy. When he entered the national team, coach K also appreciated his tactical role and won the 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medal with the team.
The opposite of Boozer is Ben Wallace of the Pistons.
A group of experts have been joking about him for several years because his "high-end" data is very beautiful and his defense is very high. However, when watching the game, you will find that the big-ben single-defense inside stars are often beaten, and their height is not easy to interfere with shooting. They are good at assisting blocks and rebounding. He is inseparable from the Pistons' defensive system. As for offense, Jordan Jr. can even beat the big-ben.
The Nuggets' Camby is also in a similar situation. This year, he was selected for the best defensive lineup. The Nuggets rely on Kenyon Martin to defend the pick-and-roll. Camby is responsible for rebounding and blocking. The defensive data is very beautiful. This guy who defends the Lakers' inside blue-collar Bogut has been cut for more than 20 years. When facing Yao Ming in the playoffs, he is good at defending ordinary players to brush data.
In his previous life, Boozer really didn't understand how he got his high-end data. He could help the team win, but his high-end data was not as good as many poor people who didn't score double the score and had low hit rate.
Now Boozer has proved himself that as long as he always partnered with James and ensured his health, it is not surprising that he was selected as the All-Star every year, because the Cavaliers' regular season record is guaranteed.
Guo Xu felt that the Cavaliers were likely to break through in the Eastern Conference in this year's finals. The Hawks had two weaknesses: one was the lack of a super scorer, and the other was that the inside defense was not strong enough, making it difficult to defend Boozer and James.
In an interview, the Cavaliers also expressed their confidence in defeating the Hawks to advance to the finals.
The victory or defeat of the Western Conference Finals is predicted online, and most people are optimistic about the Suns' promotion because the Spurs are struggling to play the Rockets, and the Suns' promotion path is even stronger.
There are also more people supporting the Suns to defend their title, because the Spurs' lineup is better than the Suns' card, and the Suns' winnings are more interesting.
The main reason for this feeling is that the Spurs signed the swinger Michael Finley who the Suns didn't want last summer.
Even though Finley's form declined severely and the Spurs came on as a substitute, people still think he has the strength because he was the captain of the Mavericks last season and signed a large contract. Even if he was pardoned, his reputation as the All-Star twice was very high.
Parker and Ginobili of the GDP combination have gradually achieved their level and have both been selected for the All-Star Game. The Spurs have Trident and outstanding role players on their cards, and the Suns are an MVP star and a group of role players.
Before the start of the Western Conference Finals, Guo Xu made big news and provoked a war of verbalism.
On the 23rd, after the training in Sun Morning, local media in Phoenix City sent reporters to conduct an exclusive interview with Guo Xu.
The reporter asked: "Are you confident of defeating the Spurs and entering the finals?"
"Yes, although the Suns have suffered serious injuries this season, my personal ability is much better than in 2003. I don't think my teammates are not strong enough. Most of my teammates have never played in the playoffs in the 2003 playoffs, and we still played seven games with the Spurs before losing. So, I don't think the Spurs have any advantages. If we win, it's not a miracle or upset, but a normal performance, and a manifestation of strength."
On the Internet, many people say that the Suns defeated the Spurs was a surprise, and the Spurs had a better lineup. This argument will bring psychological pressure to the young players of the Suns and unconsciously regard themselves as the weak side.
Mentality will affect the outcome of the game, and players may not be able to exert all their strength. There are countless examples of this. Some players who perform well in the regular season will be stupid when entering the playoffs.
This kind of news was first deliberately spread by the San Antonio media. Duncan and Popovich recently gave similar comments to the Suns, saying that the intensity of the playoffs and regular seasons is different, and that the Suns role players are putting pressure on all aspects.
These are useless to Guo Xu. Since entering the NBA, he has never missed the division finals and is experienced. When encountering the opponent's psychological battle, he also has a way to fight back.
The reporter asked: "Did you say you will definitely advance?"
"I not only have the confidence to enter the Finals, but also have the confidence to successfully defend the title. I don't say that in the regular season, because I want to be more low-key. The situation is very unfavorable to the Spurs. First, my strength is far better than Tony Parker, and second, their core Duncan is not in the best condition. The playoffs are about to test the leader's ability."
Guo Xu paused deliberately and smiled: "Duncan performed averagely this season. He has plantar fasciitis. It is difficult to ensure efficiency when playing for too long. I have entered my personal peak this year, and it is obvious that I am a better core."
The reporter asked: "Aren't you worried about losing? There are many stars in the Spurs."
Guo Xu smiled and replied: "I'm never afraid of any star. To me, Bowen of the Spurs is the biggest threat. Once in the game, he chased me to cushion my foot. When I broke through this year's regular season, he deliberately stretched his legs to hook my feet, trying to cause my center of gravity to be unstable and sprained. Fortunately, I supported it with my hands when I fell. He also likes to use his knees to push people to stop the opponent's breakthrough. If he doesn't exert force well, he is easily injured. I have always been depressed that such a scum can actually play NBA, and many fans even admire him."
Compared to the Spurs' psychological battle, Guo Xu seemed more passionate and started to fight directly.
This is big news, and the reporter was excited: "Did you say the Spurs are dirty?"
"This is not what I said, but they are just dirty. Count how many players Bowen has conspired to plot against? I don't believe that any players will like this person. I also suspect that this is taught by Popovich, but I have no evidence. When a person frequently makes small moves for the purpose of hurting his opponent, it is a kind of indulgence to not stop him. I say these words because the Suns have hurt three generals. I don't want the Spurs to reduce the number of players in this series of races to the outside moves."
No one wants to lose at this time. Guo Xu shouted out the words first and raised morale in a high profile. Moreover, if he criticized Bowen and Popovich, the fans would keep a close eye on the Spurs.
If the Spurs have extra-plate moves and Bowen is more active on the court, then fans will definitely be able to cut out a highlight. Then, see what the league says. If the league chooses to win the Spurs, it will be a disease.
Chapter completed!