You're Not Fighting Alone!

"Block, fast break, coast to coast! The eagle from Argentina was putting his talent on full display!"

"How did he predict Cuttino Mobley's shooting position so precisely? He had already leaped up and waited before Mobley even released the ball!"

"Smart! It's hard to imagine a rookie drafted twenty-third overall making that kind of defensive read!"

"So white guys can fly too! Manu Ginobili's athleticism was second to none among white guards! That dunk was absolutely graceful!"

"Now this is getting interesting! It looked like the Lakers' bench had no intention of losing to Houston's Sixth Man of the Year!"

The commentators slapped their desks and shouted in amazement!

Manu's block had shown a hint of Kobe's shadow!

Both of them relied on outstanding defensive anticipation to block shots from behind!

Even their fast-break dunks were practically identical!

No wonder he was Kobe's backup.

Cassell frowned.

The Alien decided to handle it himself!

Sam Cassell's nickname, "The Alien," came from his appearance, which closely resembled E.T. from the legendary American film.

Besides that, he had another nickname—Master of the Post-Up!

His low-post game was somewhat like Shaun Livingston's in later years! Light footwork, a quick release, and a beautiful fadeaway jumper.

"Cuttino, PUNCH FIST!" The Alien called the play!

Mobley gritted his teeth and took the pass.

This time, the boss was doing it himself!

Mobley eagerly anticipated the sight of his leader, Cassell, blowing the Lakers apart!

The Cat dribbled the ball and swiftly ran a pick-and-roll with Iron Man A.C. Green.

A.C. Green cut inside and drew away the defender, while Cassell circled around from the weak-side baseline!

PUNCH FIST!

This play was used very widely and had plenty of variations.

If The Cat found an opening, he would shoot directly!

If A.C. Green had room on his