Guard With a Knife

On November 16, the American Airlines Center Arena in Miami reached nearly 80% occupancy rate, which is almost the highest regular season occupancy rate in the past three seasons.

The root cause of this data is naturally Snoopidoo. Just look at the portraits of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus held up in the arena. At least 1,500 DMs and DTs slipped into this arena tonight.

Heat owner Mitch Ellison beamed in the VIP box, sitting next to his most trusted club helm Pat Riley. In order to get Pat Riley back then, Mitch Ellison spent a lot of twists and turns.

Interestingly, the return price he got from New York for the iron-blooded coach was exactly the same as he got Snoopidoo this year: a top-five protected lottery right plus a $1 million check.

This may be the most brilliant deal ever in the NBA: traded to a rival head coach with draft rights and cash.

But it is undeniable that this deal gave the Heat the greatest success ever. Not only did they take advantage of the trend to become a strong team in the NBA, but they also won the championship in a series of dazzling operations.

Judging from the current situation, the Heat still have the possibility of rapid rise, their salary space is being gradually cleared, and there are more and more potential rookies in their hands. Moreover, Dwyane Wade is heading towards the peak of his career.

"Pat, I have to say. Anyone who trades cash and a first-round pick is always a great fit for the Miami Heat."

Ellison stood up and walked to the glass wall, where players from both sides were warming up for the upcoming game. The VIP box is directly opposite the huge portrait of Taylor Swift, and facing Taylor Swift is Miley Cyrus.

"According to statistics, this year our ticket revenue will only increase by 20% compared to last year, and those Chinese sponsorships beside the venue, and more and more Chinese tourists visiting Miami...we get far more than we paid .”

The Ellison family owns the largest number of cruise ships on the entire south coast, and 70% of people who come here will choose to take a cruise ship to experience the scenery of Miami.

Pat Riley nodded. From a business point of view, choosing Snoopy is the most appropriate.

"In fact, from the basketball side, we may gain more." Pat Riley told the boss: "He hopes to become the most important assistant around Dwyane Wade, just like Scott is around Michael Jordan. Pippen."

Mitch Ellison was a little surprised, he frowned and said, "Isn't it Dennis Rodman?"

Pat Riley thought for a while and replied: "Now he is indeed more like Dennis Rodman who only sticks to the position and does not grab rebounds, but the future development prospect is Scottie Pippen."

"oh!"

Mitch Ellison nodded, he fully believed in Pat Riley's professional ability.

"If Snoopy can play as expected in this game, I will trade Sean Marion after the All-Star Game."

Pat Riley told Mitch Ellison about his plans.

Ellison was a little surprised. Sean Marion is the strongest player on the team except Dwyane Wade. His ability value in the NBA LIVE2008 game is as high as 81. He is the most important wing defender in Miami and the strongest in Miami. off-the-ball attacking players.

But despite this, Ellison only hesitated for less than 5 seconds: "OK, I will leave it to you to deal with."

Working with him over the years has given him 100% confidence in Pat Riley.

Even if one day Pat Riley suddenly knocked on his office and told him: I want to trade Dwyane Wade. Most of the answers you get are: YES, go and execute it.

...

beep!

The whistle sounded and the game started.

The starting lineup for the Heat tonight is Snoopidoo, Sean Marion, Dorell Wright, Dwyane Wade and Chris Quinn.

The Atlanta Hawks are: Al Horford, Marvin Williams, Josh Smith, Joe Johnson, Mike Bibby.

When Snoopy and Erhovud stood at both ends of the center line.

Horford couldn't help grinning. The small center, who was born at the 4th position of the University of Florida but is now rooted at the 5th position, finally has the sight of looking down at his opponent.

Horford's official height is 208, but his barefoot height may be only 2.06 meters or even lower. After all, the height of black players is the same as the age of Chinese players, which is always erratic.

"You look shorter than I thought."

Horford teased Doug.

Doug glanced at him.

"You're not as tall as I thought."

Doug replied calmly.

Then the two looked at each other and smiled, at which point the referee threw the basketball into the sky.

The two jumped almost at the same time. Although Horford had Horace Grant's name on his draft template last year, he was weaker than Snoopy in terms of jumping speed alone.

Snapped!

Doug led by half a palm and slapped the basketball to Chris Quinn.

After landing, move forward quickly.

Horford chased after him, and Doug finally stopped at the free throw line.

This is also Horford's range of activities.

Chris Quinn had brought the ball upfield, and as White Devil Mike Bibby's tight defense stymied his footwork, he had to quickly hand the ball to Sean Marion on the wing.

Sean Marion got the ball, glanced at the free throw line, unimpressed. Immediately with a flick of the wrist, the ball passed directly to the bottom corner, and UNLV helped close partner, Dorrell Wright, get the ball. Immediately afterwards, a quick shot... Unfortunately, at the same time as he shot, Josh Smith, who was full of athletic ability, rushed up. Although he didn't block the shot, he interfered with him and threw an air ball.

Marvin Williams at the basket gets the basketball.

The Heat's first offense came back without success.

Back in the half, Joe Johnson singled Dwyane Wade with the ball and completed the goal with a step-back jumper.

Subsequently, Dwyane Wade responded by going to the basket and fouling Marvin Williams.

Both sides come and go.

Atlanta focused on Joe Johnson at the beginning. Johnson has a certain height advantage and tried to open the situation from the 2nd position.

On the Heat side, Dwyane Wade and Sean Marion are still singing duo.

Wade is a bit eager to compete with Joe Johnson. Among the top five active shooting guards recently ranked by ESPN, Wade ranked second, and Joe Johnson squeezed to fourth. Both sides have the meaning of suppressing their opponents.

And once the basketball is passed to Sean Marion, he will either break through Marvin Williams' defense in a straight line, or pass the ball to Dorell Wright, and the two form a close alliance.

As a result, the Heat's No. 1 and No. 5 positions all became decorations.

For six minutes in a row, except for grabbing 2 rebounds, Duger didn't even touch the basketball.

Pat Riley gritted his teeth and was very angry. The boss next to him, Ellison, shook his head in the fourth minute: Snoopy didn't seem to have a strong sense of presence.

Although this sentence does not mean anyone.

But Pat Riley felt slapped in the face. Mingming emphasized in the locker room that Snoopy should get at least 6 opportunities to execute personal tactics in the first quarter. But... the result now is that he can't even touch a basketball.

beep!

At the same time, Spoelstra also emphasized on the bench: "Sean, you have to give the ball to Snoopy."

"No." Marion replied: "I didn't pass the ball randomly. I passed all the balls just right. Dorell was always in a good position, and he also had a stable three-point shooting ability. No matter from which From a standpoint, I did nothing wrong."

His remarks made Spoelstra do not know how to retort.

Indeed, Snoopy standing at the free throw line does not have the ability to score directly, and it is not sure whether he can cross Horford's defense. In contrast, it is indeed a more reasonable choice to hand the ball to Wade to perform a lightning breakthrough, or to let Dorell Wright shoot directly from outside the three-point line.

"No, you're wrong."

Snoopy looked up. He looked directly at Marion: "It is true that there is no problem passing the ball to Dorell. It is more correct to let Dwyane break through. But every time you pass the ball is not at the right time. You did not consider Dorell. Te’s shooting rhythm and Josh Smith’s running ability, so his shooting percentage from tonight to now is 1 of 5, less than 20%. At this point, your responsibility is greater.”

"Who do you think you are?" Hearing Snoopy's questioning and criticism, Sean Marion's eyes widened suddenly, and he was furious: "Are you better at passing the ball than me?"

"Yes."

Duge nodded as a matter of course, and then said, "I will prove it to you next."

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[There are two more updates tonight. 】

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