It was strange.

Although the "Hack-a-Shaq" tactic could limit O'Neal's performance, in reality, that fatso's free throws were quite accurate in many crucial games.

It's just that...

Before the start of tonight's highly anticipated battle, ESPN did a very obscure statistical analysis.

That is, when facing teams coached by Davis, O'Neal's career free throw percentage averaged only 39.6%.

The Great Western Forum.

As the Raptors' "Hack-a-Shaq" tactic became more and more enjoyable, O'Neal consciously walked to the free throw line without even needing the Raptors players to approach him.

No choice.

The invincible Shaq, not to mention leaping through the dragon gate tonight, was now just a plate of delicious chopped pepper fish head, his head swelling from the Raptors' constant hacking.

But fortunately, the Raptors were still reasonable.

Because as long as the Lakers surrendered, or if O'Neal could make his free throws, the Raptors would voluntarily end this endless "Hack-a-Shaq" feast.

See, isn't that reasonable?

As a humane team, Su Feng and Davis had always adhered to the concept of providing opponents with the most considerate and high-quality service when it came to torturing them.

On the court, O'Neal, in a terrible mood, couldn't wait to smash Davis into a meat pie.

If ESPN immediately launched a vote for "Who is the most annoying guy in the NBA," there was no doubt that Davis would definitely be at the top of the list.

In O'Neal's opinion, Su Feng was annoying when he talked too much, but when he didn't speak, he was quite good-looking.

But John Davis...

He was simply the NBA's biggest "menace"!

So now the question is.

How much would it cost to hire someone to kill Davis?

(Dear Shaq, the international assassin organization suggests you team up with Riley, Brown, Karl, Jackson, etc. Group buying service, the price is more considerate!)

As the saying goes, "One general succeeds upon ten thousand bones."

In this life, after Su Feng personally cultivated a super coach, who knows how many people will become Davis's background in the future?

"'Zen Master' is reacting too slowly.

If he doesn't substitute O'Neal, is he waiting for all the Raptors' substitutes to foul out?" Zhang Zhidao commented on CCTV when the Raptors used "Hack-a-Shaq."

"Many American colleagues previously believed that Jackson relied on Jordan to win five championship rings. Now it seems that there is some truth to this statement," Sun Zhidao echoed.

On the scene, as if he had heard the commentary from the Great Celestial Dynasty's television station, "Zen Master" made a substitution after O'Neal made only 2 of 14 free throws.

He replaced O'Neal with Horry.

"Hey, good heavens, why didn't he make the substitution sooner?

Isn't this tantamount to telling the world that even the Lakers themselves no longer believe in O'Neal's free throws?" Zhang Weiping commented.

E.

It is worth mentioning that after the Raptors used a swingman lineup to overwhelm other teams in the new season, many media outlets dug up Riley's prediction from back then, as if afraid that Riley, who was depressed in Miami, wouldn't know how amazing the Raptors' lineup was...

Heh!

gtmd Davis!

Honestly, don't think that Riley has already established dominance in Miami.

But if Davis was willing to resign, then he, Riley, wouldn't mind coming to the Raptors as head coach, okay?

After the game, when asked if he was worried that the Lakers led by "Zen Master" would cause trouble for the Raptors in the future playoffs, Jordan, who had become increasingly arrogant due to the team's winning streak, smiled and said:

"In this league, is there anyone who knows Phil better than me?

We are not afraid of any opponent, and John has prepared to deal with all teams during our usual training sessions."

In the new season, after the Raptors continued to win, Jordan's attitude towards Davis was completely different from before.

Sometimes, when Su Feng went to lift Davis's chin, Boss Jordan would even kick Su Feng, teaching him to respect the old and care for the young.

And after tonight's game against the Lakers, Jordan felt that Davis was a genius.

Because using the Hack-a-Shaq tactic when leading, Jordan could swear on his left breast that if Jackson was coaching, he would definitely not do that.

It's just...

Jordan clearly underestimated his influence.

Because after his praise of Davis, many teams' coaches were shocked.

'John, was all of this within your expectations?'

In New York, Van Gundy felt that he was too lax.

Look, Davis had actually studied all the opponents so thoroughly, but he couldn't even figure out the Raptors.

Alas...

Comparing people is infuriating.

"Huh?"

At the post-match press conference, when reporters relayed Jordan's comments to Davis, honestly, Davis probably didn't even know when he had targeted other opponents.

However, after all, it was Boss Jordan's public praise.

So, after adjusting his emotions, Davis patted his big belly and said with a smile, "When I get back, I must have a good talk with Michael, because how could he leak such a secret?"

Secret!?

Originally, the reporters didn't think there was anything wrong with Boss Jordan's words.

But after thinking about it carefully, the reporters realized that the Raptors seemed to always be able to crush their opponents tactically in the new season.

So...

Had Davis really studied the other teams thoroughly?

Wouldn't that be too amazing?

John Davis, this guy is simply the number one cheat in basketball, okay?

Alright...

Su Feng, who attended the press conference with Davis, had a premonition that Davis was about to be praised to the heavens when he noticed the reporters' expressions.

"Alas, the life of a tactical master is so simple, unadorned, and boring."

As the mastermind behind Davis's cultivation, Su Feng chose to hide his merit and fame at this moment.

It's a pity...

A handsome person like Su Feng, even if he could keep a low profile for a while, could not keep a low profile forever.

Because Su Feng didn't expect that many of his hints to Davis were written into Davis's diary.

In the future, after Davis wrote a best-selling book based on his diary, titled "1000 Little Stories of Me and Su," people discovered...

It turned out that Su Feng was the man who could foresee the future.

…

After the game against the Lakers, the Raptors flew back to Toronto overnight to prepare for the upcoming grueling schedule of seven games in eleven days.

Affected by the tight schedule, Su Feng did not accompany Kobe for a late-night snack after this game against the Lakers.

Of course, although Su Feng said that the game was too intense and he and Kobe didn't have time to meet.

However, teammates like McGrady and Carter were well aware that Su Feng must have had another quarrel with Kobe.

Speaking of which, after the team flew back to Toronto, Su Feng specifically asked the assistant coach for the game footage against the Lakers.

Cough!

As a diligent and studious player, Su Feng definitely didn't want to quickly watch the footage to study Kobe in a five-on-five setting because he was teased by Kobe in this game against the Lakers.

He simply wanted to improve and elevate himself.

After reviewing the game, Su Feng didn't focus too much on Kobe's ordinary routines.

On the contrary, some of his own highlight moments made Su Feng completely mesmerized.

"Have I become so powerful without realizing it?"

Su Feng thought with emotion, savoring his beautiful one-on-one plays.

Of course, in addition to reviewing the game against the Lakers, Su Feng also specifically looked for the Celtics' game footage.

Because the Raptors would play against the Celtics twice in the upcoming seven games in eleven days, Su Feng knew that it was time to assess this Green Army.

And without watching, he wouldn't have known, but after watching, he was shocked.

In the new season, after entering the devilish March, the two teams with the best records in the NBA besides the Raptors were the Lakers and the Celtics, who had been secretly developing.

Although they, led by Auerbach, shouldn't have been able to hide so well.

But...

Because the Raptors were too dazzling, the Celtics, whose playing style was simple and unadorned, naturally didn't receive as much attention as the Raptors.

But no one knew better than Su Feng how good Duncan's form would be this season.

History has countless coincidences, but these coincidences are actually a kind of inevitability.

At the 2000 All-Star Game, the reason why Duncan was able to make Shaq only able to "cheat" the ownership of that MVP trophy by selling misery was because Duncan in the 98/99 season took the lead over O'Neal in obtaining those honors that O'Neal had long coveted.

It should be known that, unlike the four major point guards who still needed to level up, Duncan, who was at his peak when he entered the league, with the blessing of his excellent form...

He might not be any easier to deal with than O'Neal.