The simple birthday celebration before the game ended, and the league staff came up and signaled him to go to the middle of the stadium.

Jordan, Malone, Olajuwon are gone.

‘All of them are superstars…’

Zhang Hao and three 'big superstars' stood together and took a photo.

No more than five years ago, now, it is rare for a team to have two ‘big superstars’. Last season, there were only two groups of Rockets’ Pippen and Olajuwon, and the Jazz’s Stockton and Malone. This season, there are more Zhang Hao, otherwise they will beat the two veterans of the Bulls.

Zhang Hao enjoyed it very much when he felt the envious and jealous eyes of the little blacksmith.

Kobe himself finally locked his jealousy on the 'more than 17,000 people shouted Happy Birthday at the scene'. Zhang Hao knew that Kobe was actually mainly because of this score.

Oh, now there is another title of 'big superstar'.

The player who has been selected for the first team in three active rookies seasons is not yet selected as the "Big Star".

Last season, Mr. Zhang had more advantages in facing Kobe, lineup, record... but his average score was not as high as Kobe, and Kobe's emotions on the court were just hostility.

But now, on the court, Kobe is clearly jealous.

Regarding the fact that the score was so fierce, Zhang Hao’s personal aspects... it was necessary at first, but later it was necessary.

There are some differences between the two.

In the early stage of the season, the Supersonics had to maintain their record in the initial running-in stage. In fact, there were many ways. Zhang Hao chose a method with the least pressure on his teammates to score.

This is Zhang Hao's consciousness as a leader, and he must do that.

But in fact, it is not a necessary choice. There are many choices, but he chose the method he likes most relatively.

Because this is a clear and feasible solution, there may be better ones, but if the better ones will be more troublesome, it would be better to do what he wants.

This is what he thinks must do.

By the middle of the season, after the Christmas game, it became a little different.

In the past 6 games, Zhang Hao won 40+ twice, and he was not as fierce as before the Christmas game in December, and he didn't plan to compete from the beginning.

But now, he still has to keep shooting high during regular time and try to keep hitting high.

And this has become a necessary thing for their team.

Because my teammates are used to it.

If this is not the case, you have to choose a team cooperation method again, or exchange Jordan back to the regular time main attack.

Zhang Hao has learned experience. Sometimes, he may really need to try more troublesome things.

Of course, if he is asked to take such responsibility and playing like this is a necessary choice for the team, he will not refuse.

At least this time, it's pretty good to go from having to overdo to having to choose. Although Jordan averaged only 17 points per game this season, focusing Jordan's physical strength to decline more in a clearer time frame is actually a way to continue Jordan's offensive efficiency last season.

If Jordan insists on playing like last season, their SuperSonics' opening record should not have a winning rate of more than 70% of 25 wins and 10 losses. It is estimated that it will be a little worse. At most, the record is comparable to the 76ers, which has a serious conflict of aging and salary this season.

age……

Zhang Hao feels that he should enjoy his career in the next ten years!

First, enjoy the next game.

"Bryant Bryant, 23 years old, 198 cm, 96 kg, ability evaluation 98, offense 97, defense 98... Average 28.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 steals per game... shooting percentage is 47.4%, three-point shooting percentage is 37.9%..."

‘This is... Kobe's most perfect form, right? He entered the NBA after three years of playing in college and polishing his skills. After all, he originally had very little playing time in the first two years of entering the NBA, and he didn't exercise enough. Although he had a lot of training, training alone was not enough.

Also, McGrady, Malone, Miller and other good teammates can pass the ball to avoid almost all his organizational offensive needs...

The combination of the two gave birth to such a Kobe?

In the scout report, Kobe still occasionally has times of being uneasy, but the frequency of appearance is much lower than in the past two years, and he averages 9 of 19 shots per game...'

To be honest, Zhang Hao believes that this is the strongest shooting guard he has ever seen since Jordan's three consecutive games.

That's it...

‘What about the promised body and strength? The strength of 91, the speed of 93, the bounce of 95, the flexibility of 97, the physical strength of 105... If you gain another four or five kilograms, this is Xiao Ma Long!’

"Tracey McGrady, 22 years old, 203 cm, 95 kg, ability evaluation 97, offense 91, defense 89, pass 95... Average 14.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 1 steal 1.6 blocks... shooting percentage 45.2%, three-point shooting percentage 34.3%..."

Zhang Hao was speechless for this back-back combination.

Judging from the talent alone, Zhang Hao feels that Duncan, Kobe, McGrady, and the three of them are definitely the same, regardless of the continuity of strength, future honors, etc.

Moreover, the speed of transforming talent into strength is also very fast. Although the three of them have different career trajectories, they basically have the best lineup level after they were 20 years old. But Kobe and Duncan stayed in college for a few more years, and McGrady made money into the NBA and spent a year with Jordan.

Relatively speaking, Zhang Hao feels that Duncan is stronger at this stage, and stability is definitely part of his strength.

"Karl Malone, 38 years old, 206 cm, 122 kg, ability evaluation 92, offense 95, defense 88... Average 20.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game..."

'The Bulls' steal king is actually Ma Long...' Zhang Hao didn't know where to complain.

In addition to the three major stars, Brad Miller is the first-class star of the Bulls, and Ron Mercer is the first-class player in the substitute lineup.

Olajuwon, Desmond Mason, Radmanovic, Eric Williams, Jamal Crawford... and others are also very good role players.

"The Chicago Bulls, in the 2001-2002 season, had 35 games, averaged 97.8 points per game, lost 91.4 points per game, shot 44.6%, limiting the opponent's shooting percentage to 42.8%, and averaging 24.8 assists per game..."

...

The game is about to begin, and the two teams are on the court.

The Bulls sent Trenton Hassel, Kobe, McGrady, Malone and Brad Miller.

"Trenton Hassel, 23 years old, 196 cm, 91 kg, SG/SF, 6th pick in the second round of the 2001..."

The Bulls have strong defense this year, and the three players on the outside can be seamlessly connected, all of which can defend from No. 1 to No. 3. This second round pick has found a treasure, and averaged 4.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. He is called "Brian Xiao, Little Bryan Xiao". He has a rookie contract for 1.82 million US dollars. The Bulls has a pirated player who can be comfortable for three years on the back of the game.

The Supersonics sent a combination of Kassel, Jordan, Artest, Zhang Hao, and Ben Wallace.

As the referee blew a whistle and threw the ball into the air, Ben Wallace easily won the jump ball from Brad Miller who had tiptoed, and the Supersonics attacked first!

Zhang Hao was followed by McGrady for two steps, forget it, and won’t rush.

Ben Wallace rushed into the inside and turned around and saw that he was completely blocked by Malone. He felt a little stupid, but he couldn't say that he had discovered this and quietly opened it to the left side of the three-second zone.

Kassel advanced to the frontcourt and handed it to Zhang Hao in the top arc. Jordan came to the right side of the free throw line, and Kobe was defending Jordan.

Although the Supersonics team's playing style is very clear and Zhang Hao is the main attacker in regular time, it does not mean that others do not make a shot, and others will make a shot decisively if they have the chance.

Zhang Hao scored more than one-third of the team's score, but his shots were less than one-third, and he averaged 25.3 shots per game.

But the Bulls' main defense must be Zhang Hao. Zhang Hao's direct shot was McGrady who was close to the top arc, and Malone and Brad Miller both tended to cooperate with the defense.

Many people said that Malone had been in the Jazz for more than ten years. When he was in the Bulls, he partnered with a truly first-class center. Compared with Brad Miller, Malone's center teamed with more than ten years ago were like that.

Zhang Hao followed McGrady's movements, grabbed the ball with one hand, and made three threatening positions outside the three-point line of the arc. He then used Kobe's movements to push McGrady with his head. McGrady held it tightly, even if he was passed, he would not give Zhang Hao a chance to shoot...'Eh? Where is the ball?'

Zhang Hao's three-threat standing posture has increased a lot this season. The Bulls are all guarding against Zhang Hao's breakthrough and are ready to grab rebounds at any time. However, Zhang Hao draws circles and suddenly the ball in his hand is gone!

As soon as people's confusion emerged, the sound of muscles colliding and the sound of ball falling down came.

Artest cut in, received Zhang Hao's sudden pass, and fought against Brad Miller, who had reacted first and moved up, and made a forced layup!

This ball is Malone's problem. He cared too much about Zhang Hao's breakthrough. Artest cut in with a flash of inspiration. It was already very good that Brad Miller could withstand some interference.

Artest watched the ball enter the basket and excitedly retreated. When he passed by Marlon, he bulged his right biceps and looked at him with his head tilted...

The fans at the scene cheered excitedly and learned badly! Their third-grade genius learned badly with a No. 24 player who was unwilling to be named!

Ma Long is so angry! He actually learns from him!

Kobe is also very angry! There is no reason for this, anyway, he just likes to get angry at all times.

But seeing McGrady's lazy expression when receiving the serve and his casual look when pushing forward...their emotions calmed down.

Kobe was unhappy when he disagrees, Ma Long's dullness, McGrady's laziness... The three of them got together and met inexplicably.

Zhang Hao was in the top arc, waiting for McGrady to advance to the frontcourt, Artest went to defend Malone, Ben Wallace followed Brad Miller to move, Jordan defended Kobe, and Cassel followed Trenton Hassel.

The Bulls have a good chance of playing singles, but neither Malone nor Kobe chose to play singles. Kobe waited until McGrady reached the top arc, and Malone moved up to the top arc and began to slip into the bottom line...

When the Bulls' offense cooperated, the Supersonics players instantly praised the opponent's three superstars' reading defensive ability, but immediately became involved in the defensive rotation.

After McGrady and Malone picked and rolled, Zhang Hao and Artest quickly changed defense, with a tacit understanding. McGrady broke into the inside and couldn't get rid of the fast and strong Artest, but there was a pass line. McGrady passed back to the high position, Brad Miller received the ball from outside the free throw line, and then passed again. Kobe received the ball from the right side of the baseline... Zhang Hao followed Malone to retract the inside and quickly moved at the baseline. Kobe slipped and received the ball from the baseline and was blocked by Zhang Hao!

At the same time, Kassel also retracted the inside line, with excellent awareness of remediation and reconciliation, and went around between Malone and Kobe's pass and receive routes... But one person was ignored, Trenton Hassel, who moved at the high position of Kobe's score!

Trenton Hassel rushed into the middle with a quick move when Ben Wallace turned around and caught up with him, and made a throw shot from the free throw line!

Trenton Hassel, a rookie's offensive awareness and enthusiasm, and the Supersonics stars were a little surprised. They deserved to be the instant combat power of entering the NBA after graduating from college.

Athletic ability, Trenton Hassel looked quite average in this attack.

The overall number of shots in the season is only 3.6 shots per game, but when they are on the court, they are always actively looking for opportunities. They don’t stop running because the ball is not even in tactical execution. As soon as Kassel left him, he was just a gap. In just over a second, he actively grasped it.

In this defense, the Supersonics tried to use the 76ers' defense to give Kobe or Malone a single chance, then cut off the pass and receive the ball and implement a wing-plitting attack, but the opponent was not fooled again.

During the Christmas game, the Bulls were miserable by the 76ers. Although the coach's offensive end was equivalent to a negative effect, every time the players encountered problems, they would think about what to do after the game.

McGrady and Malone launched a pick-and-roll attack, which is really difficult to deal with. The Supersonics lineup is among all five players this season, but the Bulls seized the opportunity.

The biggest advantage of pick-and-roll attack is that you can bring one of the opponent's inside lines. If the other inside line has a shot, it is easy to push down the opponent's defense from the upper line two or even three ways to create a gap in the high-level area.

The regular season of the new season has been almost halfway through, and the Bulls have become extremely tacit in cooperation.
To be continued...