Author: Can play the harmonica

Lu Yusheng did not understand the meaning of Kobe's words at first.

But when the game against the Raptors officially started, Lu Yusheng understood the meaning of Kobe's words.

After experiencing a desperate battle with the Spurs' strong defensive system, it was not too easy to play against the Toronto Raptors' loose defense.

It's like the Raptors have no defense at all.

Although as a later generation, Lu Yusheng knows that this year, Raptors head coach Sam Mitchell won the best coach award from the league, but the Raptors' defense has actually been high and low. It can even be said that,

It is a strange existence.

Sometimes they are so strong that they can compete with the strong teams in the league, but most of the time, they are so weak that even the weak teams can beat them by a big score.

For Lu Yusheng, at least tonight the Raptors' defense was almost nothing like nothing.

The Raptors point guard who faced off against Lu Yusheng, TJ Ford, couldn't keep up with Lu Yusheng's pace. I don't know if it was because of his age.

Under this situation, Lu Yusheng almost did whatever he wanted, and his breakthroughs and organization were unimpeded.

At the end of the first half, he scored 25 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, leading the Lakers to a 54:36 lead over the Raptors by 18 points, basically blowing the game away.

In the second half, the Raptors took the initiative to switch to the bench lineup, which was considered a surrender. Lu Yusheng did not play again, and he and Kobe sat off the court chatting.

This game is basically the easiest game Lu Yusheng has played since joining the NBA.

So he is in a good mood.

"The Raptors are too weak this year." Kobe said with emotion.

"Is it possible that I am a little strong?" Lu Yusheng said.

"Stop being such a bastard," Kobe said. "Their defensive ability on the wings has obviously gotten worse this year."

"Their defensive ability on the wings has not gotten worse, it's just because I used pick-and-rolls to move their wings away," Lu Yusheng said.

"This is just one reason. TJ Ford's speed is obviously much slower than last season. It seems that the rumors that he smokes marijuana are not groundless. The lateral speed has dropped too fast." Kobe said.

"He was so strong last season, why could he still let you score 81 points?" Lu Yusheng asked rhetorically.

Kobe smiled, "Come on, these are two different things. For me last season, there was no strong wing defense. Besides, in that game, we were always behind, so I could only keep scoring.

"

"I watched that game," Lu Yusheng said. "Needless to say, your scoring ability, but I think if it were me in that game, I would think of other ways."

"What about?" Kobe asked.

"Actually, Odom was in pretty good shape in that game. You can look for him first. Maybe it will be easier for you." Lu Yusheng said.

Kobe shook his head, "Forgot, I have forgotten the situation at that time. Anyway, I only know that we have been falling behind and we must score more points."

"Have you never seen the replay of this game that has gone down in history?"

"No, not once," Kobe said. "You think I'm going to replay it over and over again? And then revel in my own scoring performance? No, I've never watched the replay of that game."

"I don't believe it." Lu Yusheng said.

“You know what replays of my games I watch the most?”

"What?"

"The games I lost were, moreover, the ones I lost miserably. The games I won showed that you did everything well, and they have no reference value. Only the games you lost can you see your shortcomings.

Where is it? Especially the playoff games, it has more reference value." Kobe said seriously.

This made Lu Yusheng feel a little surprised. If it were him, he would definitely watch the games he won over and over again, especially the games in which he performed well, to reflect on them.

But if you think about it carefully, this is actually in line with Kobe's personality.

"By the way, I forgot to tell you something yesterday." Kobe said.

"whats the matter?"

"About the last shot you defended against Ginobili," Kobe said, "I originally wanted to tell you about the post-up shot, but it was a bit late, and there was a game today, so I didn't tell you.

explain."

"I know that I should have reacted earlier to that ball and discovered Ginobili's position earlier. If I could have observed Ginobili's position earlier, maybe I could have defended the ball," Lu Yusheng said.

.

"No, I didn't mean that." Kobe said, "In fact, it's just your own imagination afterwards. Everyone will have this phenomenon when they lose such a regrettable game, that is, they will keep thinking about it.

If I could have done something in the first place, I would not have given the other party a chance, but this was wrong."

"Why?"

"Let me tell you, after the game reaches the end, everyone's attention will basically be distracted. The tactics formulated at the beginning of the game are basically forgotten, let alone paying attention to the positions of other players.

Especially at that time, you won't have the energy to pay attention to that. Your attention can only be on basketball. So, if you think about what to do at that time, so as not to give the opponent a chance, this is not realistic, even if you are so

If it is done, other situations may arise, which is unpredictable," Kobe said.

Lu Yusheng nodded.

"What I want to tell you is that your defense on that ball was a little too conservative," Kobe said.

Lu Yusheng was stunned, "Too conservative? But I...have indeed tried my best to defend."

"No, no, no, you misunderstood. What I'm talking about is not your attitude, but your method. For that kind of ball, especially the last ball, you can no longer defend according to conventional defensive methods."

Lu Yusheng didn't understand. "What do you mean?"

"Most of our defense in regular time is very conservative because we are afraid that the referee will call a foul. But let me tell you, when it comes to the last ball, especially the one that determines the outcome, the referee will generally not call it.

, all rely on the athlete's personal ability to solve the problem. Unless your movements are very big, the referee will call it. So, in that case, you can completely enlarge your movements and press your arms down a little, just like you are defending Ji.

Nobili's ball, in fact, according to the regular time defense, you will have no problem in guarding it, but at that time, you can definitely make bigger moves. If you did that at that time, maybe you would have guarded the ball, understand.

What do I mean?" Kobe said.

Lu Yusheng nodded, this is also a detail of the game.

"Don't have any psychological burden. Within the scope of reasonable rules, win the game by any means necessary. This is part of the game," Kobe said. "If you feel psychologically burdened, then let me tell you, when I go to shoot the buzzer

That's how those guys treated me during the game."

Lu Yusheng laughed.

"Also." Kobe said, "In the last game, I thought the tactic with you as the strategic axis was very good. I have already suggested it to Master Zen. I will let you play that position more often in the future, and then we will also have to

Practice more of these tactics. When the time comes, everything will be in your control. Just tell me what you need me to do."

Lu Yusheng was stunned, and he was suddenly touched by these words. Kobe was actually willing to let Lu Yusheng do tactical drawing, and everything was at his disposal. What kind of trust is this?!

"In fact, after the failure of last season, I have been struggling with whether to be the tactical axis of the triangle offense, but I have been struggling. Of course, it is not that I am not qualified for that role. I just feel that, relatively speaking,

I can play a greater role on the offensive end." Kobe said. "And your appearance has just solved this problem. We have been trying to find a big player to do this tactical axis and let him support it.

After all, what we are considering is that big players have a wider passing field and are not easily restricted.

But we have always forgotten that the position of point guard is actually not easy to be restricted. After all, the first position of an average team will not have strong defensive ability, and you have height and good passing vision.

Not bad, so I think you are a perfect choice in this position."

"You want to use this to convince Zen Master Phil Jackson not to trade me, right?" Lu Yusheng asked.

Kobe glanced at Zen Master sitting on the other side of the bench and found that he was chatting with Brian Shaw and did not pay attention to him. Then he said, "You are very smart. I do have this idea. Now that I have said this

Yes, I will tell you that they are now very interested in the Grizzlies big man Pau Gasol, and Pau Gasol has also expressed interest in the Lakers, but we lack the bargaining chips for the transaction, so Big

There is a probability that you will be the focus of this deal."

Lu Yusheng nodded, "I can probably guess it."

"Listen, at the beginning of this season, I did trust Jackson's judgment. You know, he and I were eager to prove ourselves and win the championship again, so I was very confident about him and Kubchak's judgment.

The proposal was considered acquiescence, but as your performance became better and better, I gradually changed this view, but it was difficult for me to convince them,

You know, the management still trusts Jackson. Of course, I also trust him, but it was difficult for me to convince him. Until the last game against the Spurs, I felt that I found a reason to convince them.

I think it's really good to let you do that tactical axis. As long as they continue to play according to this tactic and can win consecutive games, I believe they will definitely change their minds." Kobe said.

Lu Yusheng was deeply moved when he heard that Kobe went to such great lengths to keep him.

"So, what I want to tell you is, don't be affected by those trade rumors, take practical actions to deal with them, nothing can explain the problem better than winning the game, as long as we keep winning, we will definitely be able to convince

They." Kobe said.

Lu Yusheng nodded, "I believe you, Kobe, and I am willing to listen to your arrangements. I am here to help you win."

"Okay!" Kobe was obviously very excited, "That's what I want from you!"

"But..." Lu Yusheng pondered for a moment.

"But what?"

"However, Pau Gasol is indeed a rare inside player," Lu Yusheng said. "I think if we can get him, our tactics will be richer. You also know that although Bynum has grown

He is very fast, but after all, he is still very young. In the playoffs, our interior offense may not be enough. If we have Pau Gasol, we will have solved the last piece of the puzzle, and the championship this season will be guaranteed."

"Of course I know how good Paul is," Kobe said, "but you also have to know that the Grizzlies management is not a fool. If they can't get better bargaining chips, why would they give up players like Pau Gasol?
To be continued...