How should they defend on this next possession?
He just couldn't think of a way to stop them.
Should they defend him one-on-one?
But who could defend Antoine one-on-one?
No one on the Lakers could do it.
If they played zone defense, Antoine could simply rise up and shoot a three-pointer beyond the arc. No one could get to him in time.
If they double-teamed Antoine, they would inevitably leave someone open.
Leaving someone open at a moment like this would be the biggest mistake of all.
So even the legendary coach Phil Jackson was hesitating.
Just as Phil Jackson hesitated, Wang Yi suddenly spoke.
"Coach, I'll defend Antoine one-on-one."
His words surprised everyone, and they all turned to look at Wang Yi.
Wang Yi defending Antoine one-on-one? What a joke.
The two were a full 36 centimeters apart in height.
It was like an adult facing a child. How could he defend Antoine in a situation like that?
Never mind anything else. If Antoine shot with you right in front of him, would you jump or not?
If you didn't jump, he could shoot right over you without a second thought.
But if you did jump, he'd only need a slight fake. Once you were airborne and coming back down, he could shoot—and there'd be no way you could block him.
How could anyone defend Antoine under those circumstances?
Even Phil Jackson, who had always trusted Wang Yi, furrowed his brow slightly.
"Wang, are you sure you want to defend Antoine one-on-one?"
Wang Yi stared intently at Phil Jackson, his voice firm.
"Yes, Coach."
Phil Jackson pondered for a moment, then exchanged a few glances with the assistant coach beside him. At last, he made up his mind.
"OK, Wang. You'll defend Antoine one-on-one!"
Then Phil Jackson addressed the