Chapter 182: Friends of Lin Han

(Sorry, this chapter is a bit late)
"Kevin, judging from this game, should the Jazz's transaction look like a success or a failure?"
On the evening of February 7, 1994, the Denver Nuggets home McNichols Arena commentary, as the two live commentators for the game, the former Bulls coach Collins and the former Celtics legend Insider Kevin McHale, this time is watching this game with concentration.
Although in terms of the content of this game, the Nuggets, who have lost to the Jazz two games this season, are not actually Jazz's opponents at their own homes. The two sides are currently not in a level of strength, but although for the The content of this game is not very concerned, but the performance of some players in this game is definitely worthy of attention.
After all, the Jazz is one of the biggest favorites of this year's championship. Now the Rockets are still letting Drexler work hard. We can't see the power of the new Rockets, but the Jazz are different. These new players can There are no injured people like Drexler, so now it’s not just fans who are looking forward to the performance of the new jazz players in this game. Some nba experts or nba practitioners like them are very concerned about jazz. Whether these new players can improve the level of jazz or let the level of jazz drop.
"It's still hard to say, because Elliott and David Wesley's performance in this game is very general, Elliott is in a bad state in the Pistons this season, he needs to adjust the state, and the big Wei Wesley still needs to adapt to the NBA game rhythm. Before he played in the Nets, it was too little."
"However, one thing is certain, whether Pollinis or PJ Brown, these two players have performed very well in this game. Especially Pollinis, his support for Lin Han and Malone both inside Very big, Mutombo is very uncomfortable for him in this game. There is no way to put all my energy on assisting defense, I think. Although the Jazz have not got the firepower of the substitute players they want now, but they Already have the strength of inside players"
As a consultant and commentator for the Timberwolves, Kevin McHale, the former nba legend insider, can see what the Jazz and Nuggets have shown on the field during this game.
Especially in this game, before the game, Mutombo, who threatened to be singled out by Lin Han, was completely blocked by Pollinis. He didn’t even get rid of Pollinis. How can he go with Lin John singled out?
Therefore, Mutombo has no extra energy to help his teammates to deal with the problems of Malone and Lin Han in this game, in this case. In this game, Lin Han and Malone are almost as good as they want to attack, and the Nuggets can only helplessly watch the Jazz wantonly in their place.
"Well, Jazz's current inside strength has indeed increased a lot, but if Elliott has no way to exert more than 80% of Jeff Malone's firepower, I am afraid that this season the Jazz will still have some difficulties."
At this time, after McHale finished speaking, Collins also nodded and agreed. The current Jazz is no longer a player because of the arrival of pj Brown and Pollinis. The weak team inside, and the key point now is when Elliott finds the state and when he can merge with the team.
For any nba team. The integration of defensive players is faster. After all, they need to participate in fewer tactics, but the offensive players are difficult to say. As for David Wesley, regardless of whether it is McHale or Collins, this defender is rumored to be named by the Jazz because of Lin Han’s special hobby. It has a little strength, but his height is impossible in nba. To succeed, the point guard is short, it doesn't matter, most of the point guards in the league have less offensive [desire], and they don't need too much personal offense. So a little shorter is acceptable, but if the shooting guard is only 1.8 meters. Then it's really over, now there is a group of scoring men in the league. And the responsibility of the shooting guard in the league is not just passing and defending, and even if it is defensive, his 1.8-meter height can't prevent anyone. Therefore, in the history of nba, the 1.8-meter shooting guard may be better than 1. Mi 7's point guard is even rarer.
"Damn, damn, this old guy is so damn!"
At this time, when the Nuggets and Jazz game was basically no suspense, McHale and Collins on the sidelines were paying attention to the performance of these new players in the Jazz. Mbo was extremely angry, but he said he wanted to single out with Lin Han in this game, to prove to all people in the world that he can also enter the All-Star game, but this game finally hit the point where he is now, he was even Lin Han didn't touch each other a few times. In the normal game, the very angry Nuggets player before the game was very uncomfortable by the Jazz newcomer Pollinis. All of them were used on the defensive end.
"Dikembe, calm down, are you okay, calm down now"
At this time, Mutombo's mood on the court was very irritable. Of course, the other young players of the Nuggets also knew that, but this time they couldn't help it. Everyone in this team is some second or third grade or The first- and second-year rookies can be said that playing on the field is entirely based on hard work. This kind of hard work can't even be played by an extremely mature team like the Jazz, and it is considered to be the most dominant before the game. The position can't be played now, it's not just Mutombo who is very impatient.
On the sidelines, Isaiah, the Nuggets coach is actually very impatient. Of course, he had thought that the chance of losing this game is greater than the chance of winning, but in the third quarter of the home game, the Jazz played. This kind of thing, he still didn't want to happen, after all, it was too shameful, and at this time, the game situation on the field was more and more like this development, at least watching the third quarter time has passed, and The difference between the two sides of the field is already going to 20 points, and there is no chance of narrowing.
Especially looking at the Nuggets who have lost their fighting spirit on the court and become more and more uneasy, Isaiah really has no way. This is the helplessness of a young team. If they play well, they can beat anyone and play badly. Nothing works.
"Did we really have such a big gap with the top teams?"
Although the Nuggets' goal this season is only to enter the playoffs, as long as they enter the playoffs. But for the head coach of a team, how could Isel have no other ideas?
At the very least, he hopes that after entering the playoffs, he can have a little hope of better results, and if they really enter the playoffs as the eighth in the West, then the opponent of this team is likely to be Jazz, if the gap with the Jazz is really like this game, then waiting for them will be swept undoubtedly.
Thinking of this, Isaiah also looked helplessly at the distant Jerry Sloan who was still calm and standing on the sidelines. At this time Jerry Sloan's expression was much better than Isaiah.
Although Elliott and David Wesley did not show what he wanted in this game, Pollinis and Pj Brown showed an inside level that exceeded his expectations.
Pollinis is experienced and fierce in playing, especially when it comes to rebounding, it really is like a monster, and some small moves on the court just make Mutombo collapse, while Pj Brown, although they have such a strong rebounding ability And experience, but this young insider is more energetic, better in defense, and has more solid and excellent defensive skills. Although it is not a monster like Pollinis with a rebounding data flow, it is more calm than Pollinis. It is true that a young player is more calm than an old player. Obviously, the two people's different styles allow the Jazz to have more tactical choices when facing different opponents.
"It's really perfect, now our team's inside is really perfect"
So after seeing Pollinis on the court again using his own check card to host Mutombo, even Jazz assistant coach Phil Johnson on the side was a little emotional. Since Mark Eaton left, the hole in the team's inside has finally Make up, this is definitely an extremely exciting thing.
Of course, for the outcome of this game, the Nuggets fans on the sidelines have given up attention at this time, and even some Nuggets fans on the scene saw Lin Han beat the players of his team again and again to stage various highs. After the difficulty score. Some of the Nuggets at these scenes will even cheer Lin Han, in this case. Although this game is not over yet, there is basically no suspense.
And when the third quarter ends. When the Jazz players came off the court with a score of 86 to 67, this time the Jazz players were as relaxed as they were when they first played in the first quarter, and the Nuggets players were a look at this time. The frustration, especially the team's head player, Mutombo, who did not show his league block cap style in this game and Pollinis, actually bowed his head with his head down.
"Hahaha, Lin, this game was really cool. I lost a season in the Pistons. I haven't won such a happy game in a long time. It really makes people happy to win the game."
When Lin Han and the jazz starters ended after the third quarter, Pollenis was very excited at this time in his first jazz career game.
It can be seen that this guy really played terribly in the Pistons this season, losing all numbness, and Elliott nodded with a smile.
The Spurs' second-best player who performed extremely well on the Spurs. The reason why the performance of the Spurs this season is so poor. The low state is horrendous. I am afraid that it has a lot to do with the performance of the Pistons this season. When a player is used to losing. After the ball, unless the player is a data brush, it is impossible to have enough fighting spirit and enough effort to work hard in every game.
After all, the glory of the Pistons is a fart for Pollinis and Elliott, that is, Bridge Dumas or Lambir Thomas and others will care about the glory of this team, so every game of the Pistons Bridge Duma Si is the best.
And now after coming to the Jazz, when they gradually find the feeling of winning, they will naturally get better and better, and the fighting spirit will become higher and higher, so although Elliott’s performance in this game is not good, but no matter Neither the Jazz player nor the Jazz head coach cares. This matter needs to be taken slowly, not at all urgent.
"Boss, look at that silly big man over there. I don't dare to see anyone now."
After the Jazz's bench players walked onto the court after the start of the fourth quarter, Lin Han and their main players were already on the sidelines. In the fourth quarter of this game, they probably will not play again, and Russell, who was sitting next to Lin Han, looked at the Nuggets and smiled at Lin Han with a smile, and then Lin Han looked in the direction that Russell was pointing. This game performed very badly. Mutombo, who did not prove that he had the All-Star strength, was covering the head with his hands in frustration at this time, and then holding his hands. With his head lowered, it really looks a bit dauntless.
It's just that watching Mutombolinham didn't laugh at the Nuggets center like Russell. Although he said that he failed Lin Han in this game and failed to beat Lin Han’s thugs, he has to say that the courage of this young center is indeed worthy of recognition, and there is nothing worth laughing at. Maybe after this game, this After a young center has grown, it is not impossible to go further, and young people have unlimited possibilities.
In the third quarter, Lin Han felt that he might not play again. In fact, it is the same. When the main players of both sides end in the third quarter, the substitutes of the two sides play on the court equally. Although the Jazz side Elliott's substitute is not strong, but the Nuggets are not strong, the Nuggets are unable to chase points and the Jazz are unable to pull points. The final result is after half of the fourth quarter. The difference between the two sides has always been maintained at about 20 points, and in the end, at the end of the game, the Nuggets lost to the Jazz 96 to 117 at home.
And after defeating the Nuggets away. The Jazz also achieved two straight wins, and now the record is 42 wins and 5 losses. It is still far away from the second supersonic in the league. The supersonics now have a 36-10 record. The gap between the two sides is still obvious.
"Dikembe, I am very happy to be able to play against you in this game, I look forward to the next game you can play better, good luck"
After the end of the game, Lin Han, who scored 13 of 21 shots in three quarters, scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks in the game. After receiving a television interview, he surprised many Nuggets fans at the scene and even made many The gold players were surprised that Lin Han, a player who was challenged by Mutombo before the game, actually took the initiative to greet the head coach of the Nuggets and even actively embraced Mu. Tombo.
You know, as a superstar in the league, Lin Han’s level is much higher than Mutombo, if other superstars in the league are challenged before the game, such as Jordan, before the game is challenged by a player who is worse than himself After Jordan has abused his opponents in the game, he will definitely not be like Lin Han. Even if it is not Jordan, other league superstars may not take the initiative to show their favor like Lin Han. Most of the superstars are still waiting for each other’s surrender. What.
Therefore, when Lin Han embraced the big man in Mutombo's surprise, the Nuggets-headed player who only awakened after Lin Han left looked at Lin Han's back, with a somewhat regretful expression on the same face Also a little excited.
"Next time, the next time we meet, I must become stronger, you wait, next time, I will never let you down"
Of course, in the face of Mutombo's heart vow, Lin Han, who has long walked into the player channel with his teammates, will naturally not be clear.
"Boss, do you have to show off like that big guy, this kid has challenged you before in his own strength"
Since Lin Han entered the NBA, it may be because of Lin Han’s character, perhaps because Lin Han’s opponents did not like Lin Han’s opponents, or because Lin Han didn’t like or appreciate many opponents, so he rarely ate After the game, I actively greeted the players of other teams. This time I saw Lin Han voluntarily greet Mutombo, not to mention Lin Han’s younger brother was a little surprised at this time, even the other players of the Jazz were also extremely surprised.
In the face of doubts from Jazz players, Lin Han just smiled and said nothing more.
After the Jazz defeated the Nuggets in this game, the only game left before the All-Star game was the February 9 away game against the Lakers.
For this game against the Lakers, although there is nothing special about the team, now the penultimate in the West, the Lakers caught in complete darkness can not be the opponent of the Jazz, as long as the game is not too bad for the Jazz . The Lakers have a hard time defeating the Jazz, but for Lin Han, this game is very meaningful.
Because of this game. Lin Han's opponents will be his old teammates Van Exel and Antonio Harvey when they were in the Chicago Genius Training Camp, since they left the Chicago Genius Training Camp. In addition to Hardaway, the team leader at the time, the remaining four people, whether it was Lin Han or Van Exel or Harvey and Aron Williams, did not think of being able to have everyone in a game at nba Opportunity to meet.
At the very least, at the time, their team, known as the worst and most junk team in training camp, basically had no chance except Hardaway who had the opportunity to enter the NBA.
And what people can’t believe is that most of the geniuses at the Chicago Genius Training Camp at that time are now lost in the NBA, and Lin Han and the four of them have now established a foothold in the NBA, even Lin Han Has become a superstar. Van Exel has become the Lakers' most promising new star. As for Aron Williams, he is also an important rotation player in the league's first team, and Antonio Harvey seems to have been reused in the Lakers.
In the first game of the Lakers this season, the rookie even started with the Supersonics. He also scored 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals and 1 block in the first game of his career. The performance is very stunning.
Although it has been said that everyone has not met since they left Chicago, Lin Han has had very frequent contacts with Van Exel and Harvey except Hardaway. According to the meaning of Harvey and Van Exel, the team’s General manager Jerry West takes good care of them. Especially Harvey, Van Exel is okay, the strength is already strong. Even without Jerry West taking care of it, Harvey, this inside is far worse than Van Exel, maybe in this fish-bellied Lakers he can be a substitute at the end of the bench, but absolutely It is impossible to start more than 20 games after more than 40 games, and the average playing time this season can reach more than 26 minutes. This is simply the treatment of a first-round show. Even most of the first-round shows are There is no such treatment.
and so. When Lin Han and Aron Williams got off the plane, they came to Van Exel's house. When the four people talked about their respective experiences, they were also a little sighed.
"Lin, I don’t know why. I always feel that our team’s general manager Jerry West seems to be very interested in you. When we were on the team, he always liked to ask us if you were in Chicago. Special hobbies, always like to inquire about some of your things, so be careful when you meet him in the future"
"Well, yes, be careful, be careful"
At this time, I saw these two drunk Lakers players at Van Exel’s house. Lin Han was also speechless. He is not yet at the legal drinking age, and the Jazz have strict life control. The previous day was definitely not a hangover.
So at this time watching these two incoherent good friends Lin Han also sighed, and then started to tease the son of Van Exel.
"Nicky, come here uncle"
Van Exel’s three-year-old son is not an obedient guy. So, after coming to Van Exel’s house this year, it was almost immediately obvious to him. This kid is definitely promising in the future.
Although Lin Han took a fancy to him, this kid could not look down on Lin Han. After Lin Han waved to this kid, this guy ran faster than the rabbit.
Of course, for the reminders of Van Exel and Harvey, Lin Han naturally knows, because the godfather of the Lakers seems to be really interested in himself. Even after getting off the plane today, following the team to the hotel where he stayed, The Lakers godfather even waited for the arrival of the Jazz team in the hotel where the Jazz stayed.
This is certainly not polite, because Jerry West did not have any interest in other jazz players and rushed directly to Lin Han to invite Lin Han to be a guest at his house. This made Malone and Stockton and Jerry Sloan on the other side. Quite nervous, fortunately, Lin Han used Van Exel to oust Jerry West's invitation.
"It's really troublesome"
When thinking of this place, Lin Han took the drink in his hand and drank it.
On February 9, 1994, the Lakers played at the Great Western Forum Arena. The Lakers played against the Jazz. The game faced the two-game winning Jazz. The Lakers coach Randy Fender sent the point guard Van Exel . Shooting guard Tony Smith, small forward George Lynch, power forward Antonio Harvey. Center Divac's lineup.
On the Jazz side, it is center pj Brown. The lineup of power forward Malone, small forward Elliott and shooting guard Lin Han and point guard Stockton.
It can be seen that both teams have changed in this game. The Lakers Harvey entered the starting lineup again, and Tony Smith, the 1.91 defender, also started, pushing George Lynch to the small forward. The position is up, which makes Lin Han a little disappointed in this game.
As one of Lin Han's most annoying players at the Chicago Genius Training Camp, Lin Han was prepared to teach this guy in this game, but obviously. The Lakers didn't want to provoke Lin Han's anger. He directly pushed the player who performed well in the recent period to the position of small forward and staggered Lin Han.
This gives Lin Han a feeling of hitting his fist on cotton, and he can’t force it. Of course, for the Jazz, the biggest meaning of this game is to adjust the lineup, so this game pj Brown and Elliott The starting lineup came with Pollinis and Russell coming off the bench.
Jerry Sloan also wanted to see the effect of this lineup.
"Jerry, is that kid the player you think will revitalize the Lakers?"
When the game between the Jazz and the Lakers began, in the stands of the Great Western Forum Arena, Old Bath looked at the Jazz No. 8 who almost regarded Lakers guard Tony Smith as nothing.
For this jazz rookie who has been in the NBA this season. Old Bath naturally knows that Jordan's successor, the league can replace Jordan's players in the future. This guy has many, many titles, but he is still very difficult to imagine, such a young player can actually get the same high evaluation as Jerry West.
You know, Jerry West rarely uses so many incredible words to describe a player, and Lin Han is definitely the first, even if the previous magician has not been so evaluated by the Lakers general manager. Ever.
So, although Old Bath knew that Lin Han was very hot right now, there was some doubt whether he was really as good as Jerry West said.
"He is a player worthy of any price we get. He can not only make us rise again but also make us stand at the pinnacle of nba again. His future is not Jordan's successor, Jordan!"
Watching Lin Han on the field at this time. There was even a very abnormal flush on Jerry West's face, obviously agitated. If Lin Han were to see Jerry West’s idiot [Han] expression at this time, Lin Han would be really shocked.
"A player at any cost?"
After Jerry West finished speaking, Old Bath nodded somewhat recklessly.
In this game between the Jazz and the Lakers, although the Jazz is adjusting the team's lineup, it can be said that the jazz in this game is a bit confusing. Except that Lin Han's singles tactics are still out of the team and not affected. , Because the other players of the Jazz are changing, everyone's offense is not very good, so this game is not the strongest jazz.
However, even so, the Lakers at home are still at a disadvantage, and this game has even evolved into a fierce battle between Van Exel and Lin Han.
Although Van Exel is not at the same level as Lin Han in terms of scoring ability and scoring stability, but if this guy feels good, the three-pointer is accurate and almost any team in the league can be killed. Lin Lin’s Arenas three-point jumper was unreasonable, and Van Exel’s three-pointer was unreasonable.
So Lin Han, who had some regrets, could not compete with George Lynch. After he and Van Exel went on the battlefield, these regrets were all gone.
Of course, with the strength of Van Exel now, he wants to be able to squash Lin Han, basically it can't last long, no matter whether it is stability or maturity, Van Exel has not reached his peak.
So in the first half, Lin Han scored 28 points in the half, Van Exel scored 22 points in the half, and in the second half, the Lakers headed guard was gradually unable to keep up with Lin Han's rhythm.
So after the second half of the Lakers, even the Jazz who are not the best in strength are slowly starting to be pulled apart.
"This kid is really good, especially in scoring. However, this kid is a bit too poisonous to look at. I never saw his active pass in this game."
After seeing his team slowly lagging behind in big scores, Old Bath also said a little funny. Although Lin Han performed very well in this game, he did not completely touch Old Bath. At least he experienced In the magician era, he was not very worthy of Lin Han this type of player.
Putting the future of the Lakers in the hands of such a player is really not so reassuring.
"No, he is not just like that. You know, he has only been in basketball for less than two years, so he has enough room for improvement."
Although Old Bath didn't seem to be so optimistic about Lin Han, Jerry West still insisted on his own views.
At this time, the Lakers and Jazz game slowly entered the final stage, the Lakers basically can not catch up with the Jazz.
When the game ended, the sideline score was 101 to 115, the Lakers lost 14 points at home to the Jazz, and in this game Van Exel scored 36 points, Lin Han took 19 of 31 shots Scored 48 points.
After leaving the Chicago Genius Training Camp, Van Exel lost to Lin Han again, but when he was in Chicago, the two were competing with each other, and this time the opponents were competing with each other. The difference is that Lin Han is still the winner.
"Lin, you really are stronger than before. Now I wonder if you were deliberately disguised yourself when you were in Chicago."
After the game ~EbookFREE.me~ Van Exel with a depressed face said to Lin Han helplessly, and at this time Lin Han shook his head with a smile.
"Even when I was in Chicago, I wasn't that bad, then you were not my opponent at that time."
After speaking, both Lin Han and Van Exel laughed, and at this time, the young Lakers player George Lynch looked at Lin Han and Van Exel, who hooked up with each other. Cruel and bitter.
"Huh, let you be arrogant for a few days now, and when you are suffering in the all-star rookie game the day after tomorrow"
This high lottery rookie who was almost completely suppressed by Van Exel this season was almost completely suppressed by the Lakers. After fiercely cursing Lin Han and Van Exel, he did not greet any player of the Jazz and left the court and walked into the player. aisle.
At this time, Lin Han did not notice this former opponent.
After all, the two are no longer in the same world. (To be continued) ()