The genius of the basketball madman is on the left

Chapter 806 Consecutive 40+

"Although I am very grateful and happy that you can speak for me, but you are really too ruthless."

After the game, Dayao, who was on crutches, was talking with Zuo Li on the sidelines, and he said helplessly to Zuo Li.

Although Dayao is ready to retire, it is still complicated to see his home team, which he has worked hard for for nine seasons, being shredded like melons and vegetables by his opponent, especially the 41-point difference.

Heartache!

But Zuo Li blinked innocently, and opened his arms to show a wave of his training clothes: "Cruel? I think it's okay..."

Dayao looked at it, well, the sweat is dry... It seems that it is a bit groundless to say that Zuo Li hit too hard, because Zuo Li obviously only played half of the game. Although the statistics are a little scary, but this If Zuo Li insisted on playing the whole game regardless, then Zuo Li's stats would not be as simple as 40+20, maybe it would have to be doubled or something.

"Okay...thanks for your mercy." Dayao said dumbfounded.

"It's easy to say, you should thank Morey, fortunately he is not here, otherwise I would make him cry!" Zuo Li said with a smile, not hiding his grievances with Morey at all.

"He probably wouldn't dare to come. Who doesn't know, the Knicks are the "King of Basketball" in New York."

"Low-key and low-key, I still prefer the name "king"."

Dayao: "..."

So, what's the difference?

But Dayao also wants to open up, and he is not planning to come back anyway. Although the past of the Rockets is regrettable, it is just a passing cloud, so let's focus on the future.

"When will you return home?"

"Let's wait a few more months. This time, I'm going to finish my training in the United States. By the way, I'll watch the finals. I've been in the NBA for so many years, but I haven't seen what the finals are like. I'll have to see the level this time, and then I'll go back. .” Dayao let out a long sigh, as if he had completely let go of everything on the field.

But Zuo Li knew that all of this was just a superficiality. There are a few players who can really put down the basketball court, but sometimes they just have no choice.

After all, what can you do if you don't accept it.

"What about the All-Stars? You're also starting this year, so you're not planning to go?"

"Don't go, that's your young people's territory... My legs and feet, going there is also disrespectful to the fans. After all, I have voted for half a day, and I can't play, so forget it, I have already told the team and the league. After that, someone will replace me in two days." Dayao said.

"Really going to retire?"

"more or less."

"Not going to come to the Knicks, join forces with me? Make a rush?"

"No, no, the Rockets are kind to me after all. Besides, I really can't move anymore. Thank you last time. It was a pleasure to fight against your kid, and I have no regrets."

"Okay, then see you in the finals. Maybe this time, my buddy can save you a front row ticket. It's very expensive!"

"Hahahahaha, I just like your self-confidence, but this is great. To be honest, what China lacks is self-confidence. After all, we have fallen behind for too long. Sometimes people are used to kneeling even if they stand up. Not good. Of course, basketball is still far away, but maybe we can work hard to make it closer to the top!" Dayao said, at this moment, his eyes are no longer confused, but with firmness, he has found a new The goal.

Zuo Li patted Dayao on the shoulder, said nothing, and said seriously, Zuo Li was happy that there was a player like Dayao in Chinese basketball.

When I was a player, I led the country to the peak of history. When I was about to retire, I still cared about the national team, and I also thought about how to make some contributions to the national team.

Regardless of whether he succeeded or not, at least he took a brave step.

Many people think that if Dayao does not become the chairman of the Basketball Association, Chinese basketball will develop better. This is pure nonsense. The problem of Chinese basketball lies in the bottom-up system, selection, and competition. , roughly purely by luck, maybe there will be such a person in the future, but there is no mature selection, competition and training mechanism, these things can only rely on luck.

So no matter whether Dayao is the chairman or not, he will die when he should die.

In this life, Zuo Li also hopes that he can make some contributions.

……

Dayao was sent away and Duncan was ushered in. On January 1, the Knicks played against the Spurs at home.

The last game between the two sides in San Antonio was sparks hitting the earth. Although the Knicks had set the Spurs up from the beginning, the Spurs still fought the Knicks with the tenacity of old Duncan until the end.

And the loss to the Knicks did not affect the Spurs' next games. The Spurs are still the closest team to the Knicks in the league.

So this time, the league also gave the game the highest standard of treatment, live broadcasting across the United States, and laying out advertisements all over the world.

But, sometimes, you really can't guess the coach Popovich.

Originally, the Knicks were ready to fight the Spurs, and D'Antoni also wanted to try, using the starting lineup and playing a normal rotation to see if he could win the Spurs. After all, this was the last time the two teams met this season. Hope to further understand the strength of the Spurs.

After all, he also prepared for the Spurs as a possible opponent in the finals.

However, in this game, Popovich was not prepared to fight hard with the Knicks.

Duncan went down to rest after playing 5 minutes in the first quarter. Bonner, who was replaced, could throw three-pointers, and the defensive end had almost no effect on Zuo Li and Randolph.

And Parker also played on and off, and Ginobi used his diligence to basically play the first quarter.

Of course, this kind of rotation cannot compete with the Knicks. In terms of rebounds alone, the Knicks won 7 in the first quarter.

Taking advantage of the empty inside of the Spurs, he raised the knife with his left hand and scored 28 points and 11 rebounds in halftime.

But Zuo Li wasn't excited at all, instead he was a bit dull.

This is obviously Popovich's start again. Normally, Bonner and himself are matched. Duncan scored 11 and a half points in the half.

There was nothing exciting in the next half. Although the Spurs played hard, without the blessing of GDP, the Spurs were just an ordinary weak team.

111-88, this time the Spurs almost lost.

全场比赛左立出场37分钟拿下44分16篮板6助攻4封盖，命中率70.1%。

This is also Zuo Li scoring 40+ in three consecutive games.

After the game, Popovich praised Zuo Li, thinking that Zuo Li destroyed the Spurs inside.

"He is too strong, you know, he is a team by himself! He can easily score 40+10, he is a beast, he doesn't even need 20 shots, this is too exaggerated, maybe he will continue to refresh own scoring record."

But Zuo Li didn't eat this set, and gave me poisoned milk, and returned it directly!

So in the interview after the game, Zuo Li did not hesitate to expose Popovich's careful thinking: "Coach Popovich probably wants to save the good food for the finals."

However, Popovich is still right in one sentence, that is, this time, Zuo Li has not stopped playing 40+ games in a row!