When Kobe said, "Team basketball is Pierce," it meant... he had truly matured.
He had truly transformed from the "flying and earth-shattering Kobe" into the calm and Bloodthirsty " Black Mamba"!!!
"That's right."
Phil Jackson affirmed Kobe's thoughts.
He picked up the conversation and continued, "Su Yan is indeed an extremely outstanding player.
We cannot underestimate him.
We must give him the highest level of vigilance.
In the next game, should we target him with an offensive shootout or a grind-it-out defense?!"
"Coach, elaborate?!"
Humphries scratched his head.
Phil Jackson continued, "An offensive shootout means we cut off Su Yan's connection with his teammates, forcing him to attack alone.
And one person cannot defeat us indefinitely.
If we play our game and go toe-to-toe with him, perhaps our chances of winning will be higher.
Grind-it-out means we cannot let Su Yan play too comfortably, we cannot let him become 'Superman'.
Otherwise...
He might not only play exceptionally well himself but also inspire his teammates and ignite their fighting spirit.
Making the game more difficult!
Making victory harder to achieve.
Therefore... starting from the next game, we will relentlessly Double team Su Yan, not even giving him a chance to pass.
Even if it means letting the other Knicks players score open layups, we cannot let Su Yan shoot Three-pointer from the perimeter.
Lock down Su Yan, and leave our fate in the hands of the Knicks role players!
Offensive shootout or grind-it-out.
What do you all think?!"
After he finished.
Everyone fell silent.
After a long pause.
Paul spoke, "Since basketball is not a one-man game, then let Su Yan attack alone.
Let him score high, get good stats.
We'll win!"
"Makes sense!"
Humphries nodded repeatedly.
Artest also agreed, "I can't guard him anyway, so I might as well let