This Forward is Not Serious

"A lot of things happened between me and Coach Sloan. I used to think that I could handle everything by myself, and I felt that he was restraining me. That's what a young, impulsive, naive person would do, but it turned out that I was wrong. .

Looking back now, he taught me a lot. He defined my career and style of play. He helped me find my own way to survive in this league without me knowing it. If I have the opportunity, I will think of him. Say sorry in front of me. "

Delong mentioned Sloan himself and then took the initiative to say these words.

What Lin Ying said yesterday made him think a lot.

In addition to agreeing with Lin Ying's point of view, he is also thinking about his experience with the Nets for more than a year.

Many times it is the comparison that hurts.

Also known for his strict management of the military, Johnson is also known as "Pat Riley Jr.", but his level is not even close to that of Sloan.

He did get the tactical control he wanted in the Nets, but the fact is that excessive "freedom" represents "disorder", and he played worse.

In the past, he didn't want to face it or admit it, but Lin Ying's words changed him.

DeLong's apology also caused a new wave of public opinion on social media.

You must know that Deron scored 57 points yesterday when the outside world paid the highest attention.

Then he publicly apologized at this time, which naturally attracted a lot of attention.

For Deron's approach, the fans rarely unanimously expressed their approval.

Especially the real Jazz fans, their resentment towards Deron has also dissipated a lot.

To use a very realistic saying: the past cannot be undone, but the future can be changed.

Now that Delong is willing to apologize, what bothered them in the past is no longer important.

Who wouldn't want to see the day when Deron and Sloan actually shake hands and make peace?

…

A suburb in Utah.

Sloan was sitting in the yard behind his cabin and resting.

Not far away are its cornfields.

But when it comes to December, of course there won’t be any corn in the fields.

In the early years, when his first wife, Bobby, was still alive, they would go to their farm in Southern Illinois every offseason to grow corn.

The climate there is good, and the corn grown every year will be very large.

It's just that his first wife passed away in 2004, and he never went there again.

Utah is in Salt Lake City, and the soil is not suitable for planting, so he is basically doing it to give himself something to do.

Just then, his cell phone rang.

Because he doesn't know how to use a computer or a smartphone, he still uses an old-fashioned mobile phone that can only be used to make calls.

When he picked up, it was a call from Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey.

Lindsey came to tell Slundron about the apology.

"I don't accept it! Tell him, I don't accept it!"

But I didn't expect that Sloan's attitude was very tough, and he refused to accept Delong's apology in an excited tone.

This made Lindsey slightly embarrassed.

Finally hanging up the phone, Sloan was still mumbling about his refusal to apologize.

First, he said at the beginning that his resignation had nothing to do with Deron. If he accepted Deron's apology, it would be equivalent to admitting that what he said at the beginning was false, and he was indeed blaming Deron.

Second, he is really angry with Delong.

Even if Boozer leaves, they still have Millsap and they still have a chance, but Deron ruined the last possibility.

He will go to the grave with a lifetime of regrets.

But after slowly regaining his breath, Sloan smiled unconsciously.

The kid Delong has finally grown up.

…

Sloan's rejection of Deron's apology quickly spread to the media.

It seems that the problem between master and disciple will not be resolved so soon.

But Deron was not greatly affected.

Because he was ready to go to Sloan to apologize in person during the offseason.

As for now, he just wants to help the Nets win more wins.

The Nets next game is at home against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers are now second in the Western Conference.

Although the problem of insufficient strength of role players has always troubled them, there have been frequent trade rumors recently.

But just like that, the Lakers are still firmly ranked second in the Western Conference. One can imagine how strong Paul Kobe's superstar combination is.

This game is also a huge test for the Nets.

The good news is that Deron has regained his form after the last game. With both cores online, the Nets are not totally without a chance.

…

Deron and Paul serve as dual controllers in 2005, and because of the "Deron beats Paul while eating and sleeping" joke, every duel between the two attracts attention from the outside world.

Coupled with the relationship between Lin Ying and Kobe, this game has attracted a lot of attention.

A specific manifestation is that this game is broadcast live across the United States.

TNT also sent Barkley and Kenny Smith to the scene for commentary.

On the night of the game, the attendance at the Prudential Center in Newark was full.

In the front row of the auditorium, fans found many familiar figures.

There is Taylor Swift, who has recently established a relationship with Lin Ying.

The second phase of the "Confession of Love World Tour" has also ended, and the third phase will not start until March next year.

So in the next few months, fans should often see the singer at the Prudential Center.

She was wearing tight jeans and a burgundy windbreaker today. She was holding a cup of hot coffee in her hand and looked very young and cute.

And what is very different from the past is that she used to like to sit in the middle of the audience when watching NBA games.

But at the Prudential Center, she sat in the most VIP seat in the front row.

This was not Lin Ying's arrangement, but a direct gift from the Prudential Center.

Unlike Madison Square Garden next door where big names gather and it’s hard to get a ticket, Prudential Center is usually hard to fill up.

It makes sense to do this.

It not only gave Lin Ying face, but also gave Swift convenience. The most important thing was to directly put out an advertisement.

If you come to the Prudential Center to watch a game, you may have a chance to meet Swift!

And Iverson, who said before that he would come to watch the game after his injury is better.

Only a few months after his retirement, his face has already gained significant weight and he looks a bit rich.

This is also a common problem among professional sports players.

What’s more interesting is that the photographer was taking close-ups of Lin Ying and Iverson’s hair before the game.

Lin Ying previously admitted that he changed his hairstyle because of Iverson, so this close-up is also very meaningful.

An unexpected figure also appeared in the VIP box. Prokhorov, the owner of the Nets, also came to the scene.

A focus battle attracted the attention of many people.

During the warm-up before the game, both Lin Ying and Kobe went to the front row of the auditorium to say hello to Iverson.

Then during this process, Swift secretly kissed Lin Ying and sprinkled some dog food in front of everyone.

Coupled with Swift's innocent style at this age, it really feels like you took your girlfriend to the stadium to play ball in college.

The warm-up is over, and the starting lineups of both sides are announced one after another.

Lakers: Paul, Kobe, Ariza, Gasol, Jason Smith

Nets: Deron, Butler, Lin Ying, Yi Jianlian, Chandler

"beep!"

When the whistle sounded on the sidelines, Smith took the lead and moved the ball back to the Lakers half. The visiting team took the lead in attacking.

Paul's frontcourt organization.

Kobe, running without the ball.

Like Anthony Howard in the East, some people initially had concerns about the compatibility of Paul and Kobe.

But it turns out that Kobe's ability off the ball is seriously underestimated.

In other words, because of his previous strong individual singles ability, people automatically ignored his excellent off-ball ability.

No, a cut in and out, and a chance came out of the pocket.

But Butler's defensive improvement was really great. By the time Paul passed the ball to Kobe, he had already bypassed the pick-and-roll.

Then, he was shot by Kobe Bryant.

"Uh-huh!"

A pull-up jumper with a fadeaway, what stands out is a picturesque one.

Kobe Bryant comes out on top for the Lakers!

In the Nets' offense, Deron held the ball at the top of the arc to organize, and Lin Ying ran without the ball.

Deron's pass was also timely.

It can be seen from his apology to Sloan that he is now willing to be Lin Ying's deputy.

Lin Ying took the ball and shot, but Kobe suddenly came out from the side and jumped up hard, causing interference.

"Dang!"

Lin Ying's shot failed to hit.

Kobe's assisting defense was obviously not a spur-of-the-moment move, but had been prepared for the moment Lin Ying caught the ball.

Gasol protected the defensive rebound, and the Lakers launched a defensive counterattack. Paul quickly advanced after receiving the ball from outside the three-point line, breaking through to the basket and stuffing the ball into the middle.

Kobe followed up with the ball and jumped up.

"Bang!"

A two-handed dunk.

Kobe Bryant scored the Lakers' first 4 points!

After dunking, Kobe visibly swayed on the rim before landing.

The live shots show his facial features: perseverance, desire, and murderousness!

For superstars, their biggest enemy is not their opponents, but time.

In his two peak years, he failed successively, and Kobe is 33 years old this year.

No matter how well he takes care of himself and how much he invests in it, his body begins to show signs of uncontrollable decline.

The age of 35 is a watershed, and there is not much time left for him to compete for a fifth championship.

Therefore, his desire this season is the strongest since the 2009-10 season.

Deron made a sudden score in the frontcourt, and Butler missed a three-pointer from the bottom corner.

Chandler picked up the offensive rebound, but his shot was also destroyed by Gasol's defense. Jason Smith finally got the defensive rebound.

The Nets' consecutive attacks in the opening period were unsuccessful.

Fortunately, their retreat was relatively quick and the Lakers' fast break failed to move into position.

Kobe couldn't get rid of Butler without the ball, and Butler realized his shame and acted bravely.

And Kobe's first breakthrough attempt failed to get rid of him.

Although his static talent is average, Butler's defensive awareness and enthusiasm, and the overall defensive effect surprised Kobe.

Then, Kobe used an up and down step to cause Butler's hitter to foul.

In fact, Butler also predicted Kobe's technical moves with this ball, but his wingspan was really not enough.

You think Kobe succeeded through training, but his talent was actually outstanding.

Kobe goes to the free throw line.

It was at this time that Lin Ying found Delong and had a conversation.

The two quickly reached a consensus.

Kobe's two free throws were both solid hits.

6 to 0!

The Lakers gave the Nets a big start!

The Nets continued to advance to the frontcourt, and they adjusted their offense on the court.

Lin Ying reached the top of the key and held the ball. Everyone else moved around, and then Deron directly went to the high post... with his back to Paul to ask for the ball!

"Eating, sleeping and beating Paul" is not actually a meme.

At least during this period, he still has a big advantage against Paul.

A very intuitive data, Deron's current record against Paul is 12 wins and 4 losses.

You must know that the Hornets are not a garbage team in the Western Conference. They are a perennial playoff team and once reached the second place in the Western Conference.

Fundamentally, it is entirely determined by the body shape and technical characteristics of the two people.

Delong is 1.91 meters tall and weighs 91 kilograms;

Paul is 1.83 meters tall and weighs 79 kilograms;

In terms of height and weight, Deron is mismatched against Paul.

And don't look at Deron being knocked down by Harris when he played against the Jazz, but that was because he was not focused enough.

In fact, his knees and ankles are not injured now, and he can barely keep up with Paul in terms of speed.

In addition, Paul's current style of play is still focused on breakthroughs.

Therefore, it is easy for the two of them to face each other. Paul cannot beat Deron one-on-one and can only rely more on pick-and-rolls.

In turn, Deron can completely rely on his body to defeat Paul.

This is also the result of the previous exchange between Lin Ying and Deron: he was responsible for switching to defend Kobe, while Deron was responsible for beating Paul!

Lin Ying fed the ball in, and Deron just sat down and beat Paul.

Paul is good at guarding against backs, and his small moves are also very subtle.

However, these didn't seem to have much effect on Deron. The moment Paul started to take it out, Deron suddenly turned around and left Paul behind!

When he broke into the three-second zone, he faced Smith and made an early throw.

"Uh-huh!"

Send the ball steadily into the basket.

He continued his excellent form against the Jazz in the last game!

In the transition between offense and defense, Lin Ying and Butler switched defenses. He followed Kobe and ran without the ball.

Because of his size, his ability to get around pick-and-rolls is not as good as Butler's, but after Kobe catches the ball, his height puts more pressure on him than Butler.

Kobe's fadeaway after continuous turns was interfered with and missed.

This ball was a return to the ball that Kobe had just defended against him.

Then in the frontcourt, Deron was holding the ball in the frontcourt to hit Paul!

This time, the fans in New Jersey were entertained.

Some fans couldn't help but stand up excitedly.

Paul is now not only the league's number one point guard, he is at least as famous as Rose.

But if you can't stand Delong, you can suppress him!

This time Deron chose the drag step change of direction that he is good at.

Paul had paid great attention to defense, but he couldn't resist Deron's rhythm. He was stunned and was stopped by Deron.

Deron passed Paul and then accelerated into the paint. Gasol quickly retreated to defend the basket after seeing it.

But, it's still slow.

Deron had already soared into the air, and across from Gasol was a fat little fat man impacting...

"Bang!"

Smashed the ball into the basket!

The Prudential Center was filled with cheers and whistles from the fans!

Eat, sleep, beat Paul!

If you are honest, I won’t deceive you!