The No.1 Anti-Fans in Basketball
Chapter 622 - 303: 45° Slash But It’s the Plus Version_3

Chapter 622: Chapter 303: 45° Slash But It’s the Plus Version_3

It wasn’t simply about not being able to control his weight, but because his stature and wingspan were lacking (2.03 meters tall with a 2.11 meters wingspan), he needed the weight to enhance his under-the-basket confrontations and positioning.

After he joined the Lakers, because James’s offensive style mainly focused on breaking through and post-up plays, he had no choice but to give up the inside and transition to a spacing forward.

Now, his weight is only 245 pounds, approximately 222 kilograms.

This weight makes him more agile, but the threat of his low-post offense inevitably declines.

Of course, he is still adequate when playing against Tucker.

It’s just not as effortless.

When Love sank into a single play, Hansen had already chosen to shrink in defense.

James’s three-pointer was unstable, allowing him to selectively let go of his opponent.

Love was forced to stop dribbling and could only pass the ball out, but James’s three-pointer did not hit.

Jokic blocked Mozgov to secure the defensive rebound.

It was then that Jokic’s advantage in this lineup over TT became apparent.

He possessed a long pass, and it was of the finest kind.

As the Cavaliers started pushing for a defensive counterattack, he immediately flung the ball to the frontline.

After catching the ball, Hansen quickly advanced, shook off James who was chasing from behind, and performed a gliding windmill slam dunk.

The Staples Center stirred with excitement.

Coming back after halftime, the Cavaliers scored 5-0 against the Lakers!

Malone’s two years of experimentation finally led him to the most suitable small-ball system for the Cavaliers.

At that moment, Scott turned and called Frye up.

Naturally, the Lakers would face the Warriors in the West; their best response was to let Frye replace Mozgov, playing a spacing lineup as well.

At this time, Kobe actively signaled for the ball on the court.

With Jokic’s strong passing ability and the Cavaliers’ fast-paced counterattack, the Lakers had to ensure the success rate of their positional offense.

Kobe called for Mozgov to set a pick and aimed for a mid-range shot near the free-throw line.

But then Hansen left James to help defend against Kobe, who then passed the ball to James.

Now, James got another wide-open three-point opportunity.

But maybe because he had just missed a three-pointer, he hesitated after catching the ball this time.

Hansen couldn’t help shaking his head as he saw this while running back in defense.

Drugs might enhance performance on the court, but they ultimately can’t change a person’s character!

In the end, James was closely guarded by Hansen, losing the opportunity, and the Lakers wasted over half of their offensive time.

Now, Kobe and Mozgov performed an off-ball pick and roll, and James seized the opportunity to throw the ball.

Hansen too moved toward Kobe following the ball.

Kobe, to avoid further interference from Hansen, quickened his shooting speed but also disrupted his shooting rhythm.

"Clang!"

Milan’s little blacksmith flashed by as Jokic grabbed another defensive rebound.

This time, with the Lakers’ fast transition defense, Jokic didn’t find an opportunity for a quick pass and fast break.

He then passed the ball to Hansen.

The Cavaliers’ push was still swift.

Hansen advanced to the 45-degree angle beyond the three-point line in the frontcourt, facing James.

He again performed a drop-step and gathered the ball.

James took a small step back.

He wouldn’t fall in the same spot twice.

However, Hansen chose to pull up for a direct three-pointer from the drop step.

Drop-stepping could break through without a gather or pull up for a shot; it was one of McGrady’s smoothest moves back in the day.

James quickly lunged to disturb Hansen, confident in his defense.

But he soon realized that Hansen completely ignored his interference, or perhaps Hansen had anticipated it.

What’s more fatal was, after shooting the three-pointer, Hansen didn’t maintain his follow-through but had turned away upon landing.

It felt as if the shot was certain to go in!

James turned around furiously, just in time to see the basketball dropping through the hoop.

"Swish!"

A crisp sound rang out.

Right then, Hansen had his back to the basket, raising his hands in celebration.