Chapter 1 Kobe Is Tempted

Successfully persuaded by Su Feng, Kobe instantly dismissed his concerns.

However, unlike padding assists or rebounds...

Because the former, at most, lowers a teammate's shooting percentage if they miss.

And the latter, if your teammates are willing to box out for you, you only need to improve your sense of rebounding.

But throughout NBA history...

The gold content of the scoring title is high precisely because scoring is a very difficult stat to pad.

As everyone knows.

If you want high scores, you definitely have to increase your shot attempts.

However, not to mention whether Kobe, at 34 years old, can still shoot twenty or thirty times per game like he did when he was younger...

Even if he can.

Can his shooting percentage be guaranteed?

And if you pad your score without considering efficiency...

Then, not only will the team's overall rhythm be affected, but the Lakers' goal of breaking the regular season historical record this season will definitely not be achieved.

Su Feng's previous life, when Wei Shao (Westbrook)'s strong padding for the scoring title led to the Thunder being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, is the best proof.

In Su Feng's memory, the closer Kobe got to the end of his career, the more reasonable his shot selection became, precisely because those years of fighting alone had made him understand that in basketball, individual performance can never surpass the team.

In this life.

The main reason why Su Feng and Jordan, who rank first and second in NBA history in terms of the number of scoring titles, can succeed is because their efficiency is high enough and stable enough.

Of course.

This is also one of the reasons why Durant has always lived under criticism in Su Feng's memory.

Because other than Durant himself...

You can never understand why, when he feels good, he looks for his Jordan all over the court like Pippen.

If you only look at the score and shooting percentage, then Kawhi Leonard, who averaged only 28.5 points and shot only 43.4% from the field in the 2018/19 Finals, might just be so-so in the eyes of keyboard warriors.

But if you've watched the entire Raptors vs. Warriors series, you'll feel that Leonard's dominance in that series was unparalleled.

Unlike Durant's piecemeal scoring...

Because Leonard's scoring in that series was very continuous, and he could always defuse your all-out defense in the most understated way at critical moments.

So, even though Leonard, who switched to "Gouqi Sect" (health-preserving basketball) after the 2018/19 Finals because he deeply felt that Andrew Wiggins was the future first man in the NBA, never showed such dominance again...

That year, he also successfully earned the praise of "lagging-frame Jordan."

And although Durant had already successfully acquired the nickname "Death" in the Cavaliers-Warriors battles earlier...

But compared to his own scoring potential...

In Su Feng's opinion, what Durant lacks is never the means to score on the court.

Rather, it's Westbrook's steel will of "my fate is up to me, not the heavens."

In Su Feng's previous life, there were always Durant fans who stood up to explain for Durant, saying that too many shots would affect Durant's physical fitness.

But...

With Durant's physique that can recover from several major injuries...

And his style of play, which, compared to other scorers in the NBA, is not the most effortless, but at least one of the most effortless...

Are these Durant fans sure they aren't smearing their idol?

In short.

Even compared to when he was younger, Kobe's technique is still constantly evolving.

But wanting to help him pad his score without affecting the Lakers' record in the new season...

For the current Lakers, this is clearly an "impossible" mission.

However...

Su Feng, who doesn't have the word "impossible" in his dictionary, just doesn't believe it.

Because in his previous life, besides watching Iverson's headlong rushes, McGrady's helpless iron, Kobe's Los Angeles music festival, and Wei Shao's (Westbrook's) sewer concerts...

There was such a magical man.

Had already proven...

Even if you can't be as consistent as Jordan, you can complete the great task of padding your score efficiently while ensuring the team's record.

I have to say.

The Thunder's three young masters in Su Feng's memory were all geniuses of their time.

Because if Durant's appearance told those long-armed and long-legged NBA players that besides doing dirty work on the court, you can also become a historical-level scoring machine...

And Westbrook told people that "averaging a triple-double" is nothing more than that...

Then James Harden...

Undoubtedly, he is using his understanding of the rules and the composition of basketball scoring to subvert people's perception of basketball.

In the 2017/18 season, while only taking 20.1 shots per game, James Harden not only averaged 30.4 points for the Mosaic team, but also achieved an amazing 61.9% true shooting percentage that season.

And since the NBA entered the 21st century, among all the players who have achieved a single-season average of 30+ points, Harden's number of shots that season also ranked first from the bottom.

In the 21st century, the players who can approach Harden in this achievement are Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.

And it was even more amazing in the 2018/19 season, because since the NBA has had complete statistics, among all the players who have ever averaged 35+ points in a single season, Harden's average of only 24.5 shots per game is unmatched.

In addition, in the 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons, Harden also led the Mosaic team to the first and fourth best records in the Western Conference regular season, respectively.

Admittedly, Harden haters are used to using the records of the teams their idols are on to step on him when Harden's stats are good, and then use their idols' stats to criticize him when his team's record is good...

But...

This kind of awkward hate behavior...

Are you sure you and Adam Silver aren't on the same side?

Without a doubt.

If Kobe wants to improve his average score next, Harden is his best template.

In the 2010/11 and 2011/12 seasons, Kobe's three-point shooting percentages were 35.4% and 36.1% respectively.

If you only look at the shooting percentage, then Kobe is indeed a bit of an iron man compared to Su Feng's stats.

But considering that Kobe's large number of three-point shots are all forced shots...

In Su Feng's opinion, Kobe is not iron at all...

This is clearly because he usually doesn't shoot enough!

"Next, you must optimize your shot structure." Calculating for Kobe in his notebook, Su Feng said to Kobe that day.

If Kobe can get eighteen to twenty shots in a game, then in Su Feng's eyes, at least half of them must be three-pointers in order for him to effectively improve his efficiency.

As for Su Feng's suggestion of shooting at least 10 three-pointers per game...

After being stunned at first, and then stunned again...

Kobe always felt that his heart had begun to stir.

Unlike Durant, who is a college graduate...

Because Kobe, McGrady, and other high school students didn't study much...

So, facing this almost unreasonable "chuck" request...

Kobe would definitely not refuse!

"Secondly, as long as you can avoid post-ups and isolations on the wings, you should choose not to do them." Looking at Kobe, Su Feng continued.

Hearing this, Kobe nodded and smiled, "I know, after all, I can't take all the benefits for myself.

So next, the low post and the wings are left to you."

Su Feng: "..."

Is that what I meant?

Kobe fans, please open your eyes and take a good look at your idol!

What is it called judging a gentleman's heart with the heart of a villain?

Because in modern basketball, post-ups and isolations on the wings are relatively inefficient, so under the premise that old Kobe cannot guarantee the continuity of his state...

Reducing this unnecessary isolation can not only make the stats he plays look better, but also the Lakers' offensive rhythm will not be greatly affected.

But looking at Kobe, who was in a state of excitement, Su Feng was too lazy to explain it to him.

"How should I allocate the remaining shot attempts?" Kobe asked curiously.

Su Feng sighed, then pointed to the inside.

And now...

Kobe, who was still looking forward to Su Feng telling him some new tactics, was immediately stunned!

Because he never expected that his best brother would want him to die!

No!

With my old arms and legs now...

You don't want me to carry a bomb and rush into the inside, do you?

"Are you stupid?

Do you only know how to rush around with a bomb when you mention a breakthrough?" Looking at Kobe, who suddenly gave him a death stare, Su Feng spread his hands helplessly.

Kobe asked puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"Remember the 'Chinese Step' I taught you before?" Su Feng smiled.

Kobe: "..."

"Now, you're definitely not as fast as you used to be.

But if you increase your three-point attempts, your opponents will definitely take the initiative to stick to you.

At this time, it doesn't matter even if your first step is not fast enough.

Because as long as you can use the 'elbow throw with no way out' that you often use to trick me in one-on-ones to hold off the defender...

Then, take out the rogue spirit you use when you play one-on-one with me, saying that I foul all the time, and you can go to the free throw line to shoot free throws." Patting Kobe on the shoulder, Su Feng continued.

Kobe: "..."

Logically speaking, breaking through is indeed a way to score that consumes a lot of physical energy and is prone to injuries.

But in Su Feng's opinion, this one-point scoring style is very suitable for Kobe now.

Because with his rich experience, he only needs to scream miserably when breaking through, and he can easily get the sympathy points brought by his age from the referee.

In addition, with the iron elbow opening the way...

How could there be such a headstrong young man...

Who would dare to scheme against Kobe?

And while constantly walking to the free throw line, Kobe can even take a breather through the free throw gap.

Therefore...

In addition to continuing to use Wei Shao's (Westbrook's) sewer method to pad rebounds and assists...

Su Feng has every reason to believe that Kobe, who combines the styles of Harden and Westbrook, can achieve a season of 30+ triple-doubles this season.

As for why Su Feng himself doesn't use this trick to trick fouls in the game?

Hey!

Even if Stern has returned the cylinder to Su Feng this season.

But in terms of Su Feng's strength and status...

How could the referees pay attention to his active selling misery in the game?

You know...

Even today, Su Feng's kidney still has the other party's arm hanging on it when playing.

Therefore, it's not that Su Feng doesn't want to use this clever way to draw fouls in the game.

But his strength and status do not allow him to do so.

But Kobe is different.

After the fighting in November, Su Feng has seen that the league is intentionally or unintentionally trying to compensate the Lakers in the regular season.

So since the referees are so concerned...

Plus Kobe himself has such talent.

Then why not take advantage of it and use it as his own weapon?

Get ready to sell miserably loudly in the game, He Dou Bi Bi!

Next...

Please use your body hair to fight a bloody path for the Lakers!

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On December 2nd, the Lakers, sitting at home at the Staples Center, faced the Trail Blazers, who, after Paul's departure in the new season, were struggling to support themselves with the three old guys Garnett, Pierce, and Carter.

This season, Wei Xiao, whom the Trail Blazers selected in the summer draft, has performed well.

In an average of 15 minutes of playing time, Wei Xiao can contribute 3.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks for the Trail Blazers.

You know, if you only compare rebounds, Wei Xiao even has more than DeAndre Jordan and Whiteside combined.

Before the game, when he noticed that the referee officiating this game tonight was the famous Joey Crawford...

Su Feng was already silently mourning for the Portland three old guys in his heart.

Because in Su Feng's opinion, Kobe's cylinder on this night is about equal to five O'Neals.

On the court, the starting five tigers for the two teams in this game were:

Trail Blazers: Garnett, Hickson, Pierce, Carter, Price.

Lakers: Gasol, Su Feng, Green, Kobe, Rondo.

In the summer, after letting go of Paul, the Trail Blazers only introduced Hickson and Price from the free agent market.

Facing the team's ambition that collapsed overnight...

Pierce, whose contract will expire next summer, also announced on his personal social website that this will be his last season playing for the Trail Blazers.

However, since the start of the new season...

Thanks to the fact that the bottom teams in the West in this life are all competing to see who is worse, so after this Trail Blazers, led by the three old guys, unexpectedly reached fifth in the West...

The Portland people, who used to shout "Refund the money," are now sincerely cheering for this team.

So you people...

Why do you have to wait until you lose it before you know how to cherish it?

In the center of the court, Garnett, who has been wronged to the point where he is not even worthy of breathing rights in various forums in this life, jumped for the Trail Blazers' first attack.

On the wing, facing Su Feng, Pierce scored the first point for the Trail Blazers with a signature butt-甩狙(shuaishuai, meaning "swish").

From Su Feng's first-generation successor to the 35-year-old veteran today...

In front of the TV, when people realized that even Pierce was about to retire...

Looking back suddenly.

People finally reacted...

It turned out that wrinkles had already begun to appear on Su Feng's handsome face.

On the court, it was the Lakers' turn to attack.

Kobe, who was switching accounts between "Los Angeles Magic," "Los Angeles Black Mamba," and "Los Angeles Westbrook," wanted to complete the Lakers' opening attack with a handsome and unrestrained three-point dry pull.

But who would have thought...

Carter, who was responsible for marking him, not only didn't surrender, but even dared to resist!

So, Kobe, who was angry, raised his elbow and killed into the Trail Blazers' inside line at the speed of an old car, and then attracted a whistle from Crawford with a heartbreaking scream!

No!

At the Lakers' home court!

Especially when the referee is still Crawford...

You guys even dare to "infringe" on Kobe's cylinder?

Through slow-motion replay...

You can clearly see that in this ball, when Kobe was preparing to layup at the end, if it wasn't for the hateful and dirty Garnett touching Kobe's right hand with his evil hand, how could Kobe have fumbled?

Foul!

A definite foul!

Worthy of being the number one referee in the NBA!

What is it called the referee's vision is bright?

Without a doubt...

At this moment, Crawford used his "fairness, openness, and justice" to explain to basketball fans all over the world what is called "sports competition does not need vision"!

Aside, Su Feng was envious.

Because if his body hair was only one-tenth as long as Kobe's...

Then how many free throws would he have in this game?

On the free throw line, Kobe made two free throws to tie the score for the Lakers.

Then, coming back, Carter's dry pull also went in.

And the arrogant Carter said to Kobe, "If it weren't for the referee just now, I would have been able to block you!"

On the court, looking at Carter, Kobe was anxious.

So, in order to prove to Carter that he could not block him at all, in this ball, after advancing into the Trail Blazers' inside line with a slow three steps, Kobe took the initiative to seek physical contact.

However...

Just as Kobe was preparing to layup, Carter never expected that this guy would use his empty left hand to sneak attack on him!

Because Carter's right hand, which was about to reach out, was entangled with Kobe's left hand, so in this ball, he had to watch Kobe send the ball into the basket with one hand.

But fortunately, the referee's timely whistle made Carter, who was preparing to discuss with Kobe, feel fairness and justice.

See, I told you, even if you score this ball, it's still a foul!

Uh...

This ball is indeed a foul.

Just...

It's not Kobe's foul.

On the court, looking at Kobe, who had a grievance on his face and was still rubbing his left hand, Crawford, who was heartbroken, blew Carter's pulling foul without even thinking about it.

Carter: "..."

No!

Tell me, is this ball a two-plus-one?

Referee, didn't you see that Kobe was pulling me just now?

Crawford: Nonsense! Just now, it was clearly your right hand that pulled Kobe!

Carter: "..."

I have to say.

Even if he is Kobe's teammate...

And this Harden-style play was also proposed to him by himself.

But when he saw Kobe really merge with the Harden in his memory...

Su Feng really wanted to go up and kick him twice in the butt.

So...

Do you know why Harden is not liked?

Because this one-point scoring style...

It's just so annoying to watch.

However, Kobe doesn't need to worry that he will be criticized as badly as Harden.

Because the Lakers' water army (internet commenters) and the Kobe fans with extremely strong combat power have never been vegetarians.

On the free throw line, Kobe made an extra penalty.

Coming back, the Trail Blazers attacked.

Carter's mentality was affected by the previous penalty.

After he directly passed the ball to Rondo, the latter quickly found Kobe, who had already fast-breaked in advance.

And although he felt very happy tonight when he saw Carter deflated.

But no matter what, Kobe is still Kobe after all.

Therefore, compared to scoring by drawing fouls...

Kobe obviously prefers to use his handsome 甩狙(shuaishuai, meaning "swish") to score points for the Lakers.

On the outside, Kobe, who did not choose to continue forward, received Rondo's pass, and then scored another point for the Lakers with a beautiful dry-pull three-pointer!

"Whoa! He scored 8 points in a row at the start. Kobe is in a good state today!" CCTV, as Kobe hit a chasing three-pointer for the Lakers, Zhang Zhidao (a commentator) smiled.

And on the court, after hitting this three-pointer, looking at his hot right hand...

Kobe always felt that the reason why Su Feng could monopolize various three-point lists...

Was entirely because he was too reasonable when playing in the past!

Damn reasonable!

From today onwards!

I am Kobe - Uncomfortable Without Shooting Three-Pointers - Bryant!

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