Chapter 114 Li Ran, do you have a good candidate?

Author: Autumn Leaves Orange

Chapter 114 Li Ran, do you have a good candidate?

Three minutes before the end of the first half, Iverson broke out without warning after being suppressed for most of the game.

Although the answer is already 33 years old, the super explosive power that he was proud of has begun to decline irreversibly, which makes the digital man No. 3 no longer appear in front of the fans. As that sentence says -

Since ancient times, famous generals are like beautiful women, and they are not allowed to grow old in the world.

However, at a certain moment, he was still the arrogant little man who could score 48 points on top of the OK team.

Just like now.

In three minutes, he buried most of the lead that the Nuggets had worked so hard to build in the first half.

In three minutes, he scored 8 points, 2 assists and 2 steals, and also committed three fouls.

This is the data Iverson handed over.

JR received his third foul and had to leave the game. Li Ran was also hit with two consecutive defensive fouls by Iverson.

The lead of more than ten points was wiped out in an instant, which no one could accept.

Therefore, it is understandable that during the halftime break, the atmosphere of the Nuggets, which still held the lead, was a little dull.

Everyone believes that if Iverson was given another three minutes, the Nuggets might not be in the lead now.

This also sounded a wake-up call to Li Ran and the Nuggets team, who have been going smoothly recently.

No one is weak who can play in the NBA, let alone a superstar like Iverson who is famous throughout the league.

If you underestimate him, you will pay the price!

George Karl gave the players timely relief and then began to consider the personnel arrangements for the second half.

He took a look at O'Neal first.

Before he came here, he never imagined that even O'Neal, who was at the end of his career, would be so popular.

The only difference between him and the previous Sharks from the Magic and Lakers era is that with the previous Sharks, you could trust him all the time.

But now, you can only send him on the field at a certain time to be used as the Dinghai Shenzhen.

Although Li Ran and Anthony are the team's first and second scoring points, George Karl now feels that he is about to suffer from "O'Neal dependence".

Yes, it’s not Anthony’s dependence, nor is it Li Ran’s dependence.

He finally understood why the Shark, who had a poor training attitude, was lazy and slippery, and was used to working hard during the regular season, was being pursued like hot cakes by the entire league.

It's because he and the Suns' style of play don't match that the Nuggets took advantage.

After thinking about it, George Karl still didn't let O'Neal play in the third quarter.

In the first quarter, O'Neal played exactly the way he played with the Magic and Lakers, which was a huge burden on his physical strength.

You know, O'Neal is heavier now than when he was a Laker.

The playoffs are the real stage for O'Neal.

So how will the third quarter be arranged?

Billups has also played two consecutive quarters. After Anthony was injured, Billups played more and more time. In the regular season, which is insignificant, this is a hidden danger.

He is also 32 years old, and his physical strength is incomparable to Li Ran, who is less than 20 years old, and Anthony, who is in his prime.

As for the point guard, there are two substitutes, White Chocolate and Atkins.

However, the two of them only played a total of ten minutes in one game.

Thinking of this, George Karl suddenly looked at White Chocolate, who was sitting quietly in the corner.

Atkins is just a garbage time player, let's talk about white chocolate Jason Williams.

Although he has already thought about retiring, White Chocolate is only 33 years old this year and is not yet 34 years old.

At his peak, he was also a top defender averaging 15+8 per game during the Grizzlies period.

Later Michael Conley, who was also with the Grizzlies, had similar statistics and was already earning the league's maximum salary at the time.

So, why not let him use his spare energy?

This season, due to Billups' stable performance, White Chocolate only averaged a little more than 8 minutes of playing time per game, averaging 5 points and 3 assists per game.

After thinking of this, George Carl's mind was suddenly opened.

The veterans traded this offseason are not here for white-collar wages.

Szczerbiak is a very stable scoring point on the Nuggets bench, even more than the first backup small forward, Desmond Mason.

Not to mention O'Neal.

After thinking about it, George Karl simply replaced all the main players and let them rest for a while so that they could exert their strength in the fourth quarter.

Jason Williams, Szczerbiak, Desmond Mason, Chris Anderson, Cheek Sabo.

For the first time, the Nuggets did not field any main force, which was completely different from George Karl's previous style.

"Hold on for five minutes, Li and the others need to rest."

George Karl looked at White Chocolate and Szczerbiak and warned them carefully.

The old guys obviously knew what their responsibilities were, and they all nodded seriously.

In the third quarter, Li Ran rarely sat on the bench with Billups, with George Karl next to him.

George Karl didn't pay much attention to the situation on the court, and now he has new troubles.

The Nuggets' insider...

In order to trade O'Neal, the Nuggets not only sent Kenyon Martin, but also added a backup center. They also missed Pistons center Antonio McDyess in the trade.

Although there is still Chek Sabo who is better than nothing, the Nuggets currently only have three big men available.

Hilario, O'Neal, Chris Anderson.

Uncle Huo, who was given a ten-day short contract during the offseason, only had that short contract and no follow-up.

Although Li Ran and Anthony can temporarily mention the fourth position, it is not a long-term solution after all.

Looking at Li Ran beside him, George Karl suddenly spoke out of nowhere.

"Li, the team is going to strengthen the inside line. Do you have any good suggestions?"

After saying that, George Karl regretted it.

What can Li Ran know?

But what he didn't expect was that when Li Ran heard his words, he actually thought about it seriously.

At this time, Li Ran's heart was filled with ecstasy.

As a time traveler, it would be a real pity if you can't open your eyes.

He has already made a decision. If he goes to another team in the future, he must go to a team like President Mu, where he speaks and takes care of things.

To put it simply, find a team that treats him as his father.

To be honest, there have always been a lot of leftovers in the NBA, but it was really embarrassing in this period of 2008-09.

Those leftovers have either already been played, or they haven't entered the league yet, or they are not suitable for the current Nuggets.

If nothing else, the Jazz's Paul Millsap and the Grizzlies' Gasol are both very good in immediate combat.

But both of them have excelled this year.

Do you expect the Grizzlies to give up a big white bear who averages 12+8 per game, or do you expect the Jazz to give up Mi Shen who averages 14+9 per game?

After thinking about it carefully, just when George Karl had given up hope, Li Ran's eyes lit up.

He really remembered a few people.
Chapter completed!