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Text Chapter 517 [Mainly focus on insiders, brothers show off their power]

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    Many basketball legends and retired stars have commented on Ye Feng's feat of winning the MVP four times in a row.  People agree that he is the best player currently, but not everyone thinks he is the best in history.  Compared with previous players, Ye Feng is "Guan Gong versus Qin Qiong" and cannot be judged by inference.

    For example, Scottie Pippen believes that the defensive intensity of the current NBA cannot be compared with that of the past. At his peak, Jordan averaged 50 points per game in this era.  Unfortunately, few people support this statement.  Most people feel that Jordan was able to get more singles opportunities with the assistance of Pippen back then, but Jordan's ability to lead the team was questionable. He did not win the championship with a single core, and he did not even have a shooting record.  Pippen led the team alone, but brought the Bulls into the Eastern Conference Finals.

    Fellow Hall of Fame player Reggie Miller said: "You can imagine Ye Feng and Jordan facing off, and you will know who is better. Kobe is most like Jordan. Ye Feng can guard Kobe, but Kobe can defend alone, and Ye Feng  How many points can you score in a single game?¡±

    Looking at the past matchups between the two, Ye Feng can easily score by driving past Kobe Bryant in the low post. Kobe Bryant is not tall enough and his arms are too short for jump shots, so he cannot guard him.

    It¡¯s surprising that these words didn¡¯t come from Barkley¡¯s mouth.  In fact, Miller is also a loudmouth, and he dislikes Jordan very much. Jordan once beat him on the court.

    There is no suspense. Most fans think Ye Feng is the strongest. Jordan has retired for too long and has been forgotten.

    This year, Clippers players won multiple awards, and the regular season had a bumper harvest and boosted morale.  All confident in killing the grizzly bear.

    In addition, the release date of Ye Feng's documentary has been postponed again. It was originally planned to be released after winning the regular season MVP. Now the director and investors want to wait until the playoffs are over. Regardless of whether the Clippers can defend the title in the end, some things can be added to the documentary.  Something attractive.  If the Clippers successfully defend their title.  Then this film would be perfect.  They don't mind waiting a few months.

    Adidas was not willing to wait. They launched the new sneakers of the "Hungry Wolf" series immediately after the regular season ended, and designed the English logo of the number "4" on the shoes.  Means 4 mvps.  Sales of this sneaker hit a new high.  Next season, Adidas is also preparing to revamp the Clippers jerseys.  Many people originally said that the Clippers' jerseys are not good-looking enough, and if they change the style, many people will definitely collect them.  You can make a lot of money.

    The atmosphere within the Clippers team is good. Although they lost a home court, they did not lose confidence.  On the special plane flying to Memphis, the players were talking and laughing and were very relaxed.  After checking into the hotel, the training was carried out in an orderly manner.

    Ye Feng did not participate in the team's joint training and practiced shooting alone to find his touch. For him, being able to shoot the ball is more important.  Press conference, dealing with advertisers.  Spending time with his wife and children at home made him mentally exhausted and in need of rest.

    May 8th.  The Clippers face the Grizzlies away from home.  Before the game, Thibodeau asked the players to relax.  Play well and don't miss simple shots.  Thibodeau also did not arrange for Ye Feng to start the game.  If his teammates can't open up, no matter how many points Ye Feng scores, he may lose. The last game is an example. The Clippers must play more reasonably.

    The closer to the end of the game, the greater the pressure on the newcomers. They cannot be expected to take too much responsibility. It would be a blessing to have fewer mistakes.  But the Gasol brothers have rich game experience and can be relied on. Even without Love, the Clippers are still very strong inside.  Therefore, the Clippers first arranged to play mainly inside.

    Pau Gasol can be responsible for the pick-and-roll, supporting from the high post and then cutting.  Although Marc Gasol focuses on defense and rarely performs on the offensive end, his style of play is tough. He is good at attacking in the low post and can also make mid-range shots.  He has the physique to be a top center in the league, and his opportunity came after Love was injured.

    Ye Feng knows that Gasol has the ability to become an All-Star, and of course he will not underestimate him. The coaching staff also often encourages him. He can fill the gap left by Love's absence and is likely to become a stable starter in the future.

    Neither of the Clippers' two point guards were scheduled to play. The Grizzlies' back line was very strong, and Thomas and Hinrich had difficulty preventing their impact. Thibodeau understood this, so he asked Ye Feng to serve as a point guard and sent  Enter Matt Barnes defending Rudy Gay.  Barnes didn't play much time in the regular season, but started to increase his time in the playoffs. The veteran can play a more effective role than the newcomer.

    Ye Feng needs to face off against Westbrook, guarding his breakthrough from the outside, and then switch to guard Griffin or Gortat after the pick-and-roll.  Gasol starts at No. 4, and the Clippers can't let Perry Jones defend Griffin. That would be too reluctant.  Gasol has a clear height advantage against Griffin and has rich defensive experience.

    The game is about to begin, and the Clippers have sent the Gasol brothers, Harrison Barnes, Matt Barnes, and Ye Feng.  This lineup has a height advantage. If the Grizzlies dare to use two guards, they will definitely be very depressed.

    The Grizzlies sent Gortat, Griffin, Gay, Tony Allen, Westbrook, and still??Usual starting lineup.  Looking at the height inside, Griffin and Gortat will definitely suffer against the Gasol brothers.

    Ye Feng, Gortat, and Tony Allen stopped talking to each other when they arrived on the court, and just waited for their subordinates to see the real deal.  The Clippers cannot lose this game. If the Grizzlies lose their morale at home, the end will be even more difficult.

    Gortat beat Gasol with a jump ball, and the Grizzlies attacked first.  Ye Feng waited for Westbrook to dribble the ball and started pressing as soon as he passed the half court.

    Westbrook passed the ball to Gay, who was outside, and Barnes defended closely.  The Clippers' perimeter Harrison has the simplest task. Along with Tony Allen, Griffin moves to the outside for cover. Gay breaks through with the ball, attracting two double-teams and then passes it to Griffin.  Gasol first blocked Gay and then defended Griffin. Griffin got a good shot and missed the mid-range shot.

    Griffin¡¯s statistics have dropped this season, and he has not improved in mid-range shooting after practicing for a long time. He is very strong, and his shooting always feels a little harder, and his touch is not soft enough.  In the past three years, his data has been stable and has declined year by year. He is following the path of King Tyreke Evans, which is disappointing.

    The rebound was taken by Gasol. He has a strong physique and is obviously better at grabbing rebounds than Gortat.  The coaching staff also feels that the day when he will replace Gasol in the starting lineup is not far away.  Ye Feng returned to the inside, received the pass, and slowly led upfield.

    The Clippers attacked in position. Ye Feng brought it to the frontcourt. Gasol went to the top of the arc to cover, helping Ye Feng get rid of Gay. Griffin switched defense. Ye Feng dribbled the ball to attract the defense and then pulled it to the right side of the outside line at a 45-degree angle.  , Gasol quickly returned to the low position.

    With such a pick-and-roll, Gay had to go to the low post to follow Gasol. Ye Feng lobbed the ball to Gasol and at the same time ran inside without the ball.  Gasol singled out Gay, took two steps behind his back, turned around to the baseline, and scored with a low ball.  2 to 0.

    After entering the playoffs, the Clippers played at a very slow pace, using the triangle offense plus Princeton. The Gasol brothers did not move fast enough. If they played at a fast pace, the Clippers would be unlucky.  Ye Feng plays a guest role as a point guard, but he also knows how to control the rhythm. This is the understanding of playing, which is more important than technique.

    Thibodeau¡¯s tactics are very clear. He knows that the opponent will arrange tactics for Ye Feng. Letting the Gasol brothers open up is the best way for the Clippers to win.  The Gasol brothers are definitely not ordinary role players. They can be the core of the team. As you can see from watching the Spanish team in international competitions, Ibaka can only be used as a substitute.

    The Grizzlies attacked and Gortat provided a screen for Westbrook.  The dislocation turned into Gasol's defense. The Clippers' defense was a zone defense. Ye Feng, Westbrook, and the Gasol brothers guarded the pick-and-roll on both sides.  After losing weight, Gasol's movement speed is not too slow, and he makes up for it very promptly. He can prevent breakthroughs but not shots. Westbrook's shooting is not as scary as his breakthrough. Ye Feng follows Gortat from the outside, regardless of  Something else.  If Gortat can be completely restricted after the dislocation, it will also be very beneficial to the Clippers.

    Griffin provided a screen for Tony Allen at the bottom line. The latter cut to the basket. Gasol also changed defense in time. Westbrook passed the ball to Griffin. The latter singled out Harrison and dribbled the ball under his crotch.  He changed direction to the low post, then turned his back against Harrison, took two steps forward, turned around and missed the shot due to interference.  Ye Feng followed Gortat into the paint, grabbed the rebound with one hand, and held it in his arms.

    Ye Feng was not in a hurry to counterattack. He waited for the Grizzlies players to return to defense and slowly led towards the half court.  This is a standard point guard play, with Gay following and guarding, and Ye Feng protecting the ball very well, dribbling the ball past half court.

    His ability to play 5 positions is well-deserved. The Grizzlies should not double-team him on the outside, otherwise there will definitely be an opening. Ye Feng brought it 60 degrees to the left and lobbed it to Gasol in the low post. At the same time, Gasol was  Pulling to the outside to cover without the ball, he helped Ye Feng avoid Guy and get inside.

    Gasol attracted the defense in the high post. Ye Feng cut in to the low post on the right. The Gasol brothers and Ye Feng formed a triangle. Harrison on the left baseline and Barnes on the left at 60 degrees also joined forces with the small one.  Gasol forms a triangle. With such movement, it is impossible for the Grizzlies to double-team Gasol. It all depends on personal ability.

    Gortat is 211cm tall and weighs 109 kilograms. His statistics for the Grizzlies are not particularly eye-catching, with only 11.7 points and 8.3 rebounds. His advantages are fast movement, good jumping, and good assist defense and pick-and-roll defense. Fighting against people is not his strength.  Gasol is 216cm tall and weighs 120 kilograms. He is better than Gortat in low post singles and support. This season, Gasol averaged 11.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks per game.  The two have similar playing time and data, but Gasol's role is better than the data reflects.  His offense and defense in the low post are better than Gortat's, and he is a rare traditional high center.

    After playing four games in the regular season this season, plus two games in the playoffs, Gasol has already figured out Gortat's weakness. He dribbled inside with his back at a 45-degree angle, took two steps, and rushed to get the ball.  He stopped and swayed to the middle, then turned to the baseline, relied on his physical advantage to lean on Gortat, and hit the board with his left hand.  4 to 0.

      The Gasol brothers caught the Grizzlies off guard at the beginning.

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