Peak Little Shaq, Not to be Underestimated!

"George, don't panic. If you get an opportunity, be decisive and attack."

Curry sensed George's nervousness and hesitation, offering comfort immediately.

He continued, "Su Yan is constantly under immense offensive and defensive pressure. So... once he uses his personal gravity to draw enough defensive attention, and we get a decent chance...

We have to attack decisively. Even if we miss, we have to attack decisively.

Last season...

I was a rookie, just like you are now. I missed a lot of three-pointers.

I missed many good three-point opportunities.

The result was... we won the game, won the championship. I eventually made some shots to ease Su Yan's burden.

Now...

I can do more.

But the Lakers are stronger than last year, and Su Yan needs more help.

Not eight three-pointers in a single game, not five consecutive three-pointers, maybe not even three straight threes.

But...

As long as it's a good opportunity, as long as we shoot, no, as long as we take a normal shot, it's a good play.

Believe in yourself, believe in the opportunities Su Yan creates for us."

"Mhm!"

George nodded heavily after listening.

Was he going to start chucking shots?!

Clearly not.

He understood what Curry meant by attacking decisively, and he knew what he had to do next!

On the court.

Lakers ball.

Paul brought the ball up. Kobe could be the primary ball-handler, but... his off-ball game wasn't bad either.

With Paul orchestrating, he might get even better offensive chances than with the ball in his hands.

Low post on the right.

Kobe shook off Tony Allen's defense. Man to ball, ball to man. Paul's pass... was perfectly timed.

"Swish!"

Kobe's mid-range shot, with little defense...

He sank it steadily.

Transition offense.

Su Yan drove hard at two players, bumping Paul, shoving Kobe