The Way of the Center

Chapter 845 : Cozy courtyard

In the era when Anjie just entered the league, if any team put out a small lineup on the field, fans would definitely think that this team was crazy!

Throughout the decades of history of the NBA, there has never been a shortage of athletic talents, and the old Nelson has also experimented with small lineups of running and bombing. However, before the emergence of the Warriors, no team could succeed with a small lineup.

Back in 2008, what would happen if a team had a small lineup at that time?

The opponent’s inside line will hit back until you make adjustments, and the star will rush in as soon as the outside line gets the ball. Even if it doesn’t make it, there are big men who fight for offensive rebounds.

In those days, to defend the offense of a small lineup, it was generally to guard against the penalty zone and guard against breakthroughs. Shooting? You shoot from the outside, because in those days, you couldn’t win by shooting.

However, thanks to the degradation of the inside players in recent years. Now even if a team puts out a small lineup, the big players can’t break the opponent’s inside line. If you play only back, the small team will basically make a mistake.

On the defensive end, you basically have to chase the defense of a team with a small lineup, and you dare not let go. You let him vote, he can really kill you. Especially for a player like Curry, if you don’t let him shoot, he may shoot you to death.

The big players can’t protect the frame in time. In addition to shooting, the small lineup can also use a sharper breakthrough to cause damage. In this era, the three-pointer offense is the same as the inside offense of the year, and it is a conventional offensive method. The straight increase in the three-point shooting percentage of each team is also one of the main reasons why the small lineup is now popular in the world.

And the Cavaliers, precisely relying on the extremely high three-pointer shooting rate, stole a victory in the Moda Center. As for the defensive end, since the Trail Blazers do not have a strong outside attack point, relying on Anjie to attack the inside alone cannot solve the problem of the entire team’s attack.

After all, no matter how great a player is, basketball is always a sport completed by five people.

After the game, the fans were not only discussing the outcome, but also discussing the development trajectory of the sport of basketball.

Today, the Trail Blazers are the only team that relies on traditional play to create a dynasty. But this year, the shining star of the Cavaliers’ small lineup seems to put the Trailblazers, the old-school game’s last hope team, at risk.

This finals pushed the sport of basketball to a historical stage of change. Whether a traditional team with a super inside line can beat a small team with a super outside line has become the reason why many fans continue to pay attention to the finals.

On the second day after the game, Anjie slept until eleven before waking up. The continuous high-intensity combat and the hard closed training before the finals made An Jie’s body exhausted.

An Jie looked at the time. Although he will not have a game to play in the next three days, now he only has a few hours to spend time with his family.

In the afternoon, Anjie will fly to Cleveland with the team. This road trip took another week. No one wants to be separated from their families, especially now that Anjie and Catherine have only been married for a few years, and Anxiang is still young.

An Jie quickly got up from the bed, grabbing every minute and every second of getting along with his family.

“Baby!” An Jie walked out of the room and shouted.

“Dad finally woke up!” An Xiang ran to An Jie excitedly, holding a small basketball for children in his hands.

“What’s the matter? Can’t wait to start today’s special training!?” An Jie knelt down and touched his son’s head.

“He’s been yelling all morning, I told him not to disturb you to rest.” Catherine walked over with a grin, looking at the father and son who are extremely obsessed with basketball.

“Hey, I have to work hard for you during the time I went to play away.” An Jie said, hugging Catherine tightly.

“I really don’t want you to go. Once there, it has been several days. And… and I always worry that you will be injured if you continue to play high-intensity games.” Catherine also hugged Anjie tightly. People say that marriage is the tomb of love, but Anjie and Catherine do not feel tired of each other at all. These two people, like they were in college, cuddling with each other, reluctant to separate.

“This season is coming to an end, baby. This year’s offseason, I won’t go anywhere. I’ll stay with you and my son, okay?” Anjie whispered in Catherine’s ear.

“Hey, let’s go, and play basketball with Xiao Ke for a while.” Catherine smiled and changed her son’s jersey.

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At noon when the sun is soft, the temperature is right. The sun in early June is not too harsh. Such temperature and weather can always make people very comfortable.

In the courtyard of a mansion, Portland, the city’s greatest player, An Jie, was sweating on the basketball court in the courtyard. His opponent is not LeBron James, not Stephen Curry, but a three-year-old Asian boy.

Catherine leaned against the door, looking at the two men fighting bulls on the basketball court, with happy smiles on her faces. Watching these two boys play basketball is perhaps one of Catherine’s favorite things now.

A few years ago, Anjie’s small villa was still very deserted. Most of the time, An Jie lives here alone. Moreover, An Jie, who needs to go out often to play away games, is not at home every day.

But now, this villa is full of life. The empty living room is filled with all kinds of furniture, and the idle rooms are arranged into a peaceful and warm little world. And Catherine, the virtuous wife, took care of the whole family even more.

The blonde girl couldn’t help touching the engagement ring in her hand, marrying this man, maybe she had made the most correct decision in her life. Even if Catherine gave up her modeling career, which was on the rise, she had no regrets.

A happy home is more important than anything else.

In the yard, An Xiang controls the basketball in a decent way. I have to admit that this guy’s talent in playing basketball is really amazing. Many movements Anjie only teaches him once or twice, and he can quickly learn them.

This scene reminded An Jie of his own father. Although his father failed to realize his dream of becoming a professional player due to injuries. But he is undoubtedly a pioneer on his own basketball road. The solid basic skills Anjie had before joining ncaa was given by his father.

Back then, An Shiran, who took his son to and from the stadium since he was a child, may have never imagined that his son will become one of the greatest stars in the world.

Now, An Jie looks at his son. Who knows what this kid will become in the future?

For professional players, this kind of warm family time is always short-lived. The ringtones of Anjie’s mobile phone brought the warm atmosphere to an abrupt end.

The smile on Anjie’s face suddenly disappeared. He looked at Catherine, who just nodded at him.

“Hello? Boss? Well, I’m leaving for the airport.” No need to ask, it’s the Blazers who are ready to go.

The others rushed to the airport together with the team. An Jie was able to travel freely, which was already a great privilege.

“Dad, are you going to the Cavaliers’ den?” An Xiang put down the basketball and ran to his father.

“That’s called the home court, son. You can practice what I just taught you at home When you come back next time, you have to beat me.”

“Well! Dad will defeat the knight, and then I will defeat Dad!” An Xiang nodded vigorously, knowing that his father is the best. Therefore, he has to become better than his father!

“I’m leaving, baby. Don’t worry, I won’t let myself hurt.” After that, Anjie turned and walked towards Catherine. Over the years, every time An Jie was separated, An Jie was full of reluctance.

“Go, my hero. Win all the games, and then, come back to win the O’Brien Cup!” Catherine finished and kissed An Jie. An Xiang put out his tongue and covered his eyes with two small hands.

An Jie knew that when he walked out of the house, he was about to face the cruel war.

But before the battle begins, let An Jie relish this leisure afternoon time. Even a hero needs to relax, right?

As the sun sets, the plane rises. An Jie said goodbye to his family and hurried to Cleveland, which was abysmal. I hope Anjie, who has been relaxed, can burst out more powerful forces in the away game. This man bears the expectations of countless people…