Guard With a Knife

Although Josh Smith was very excited, Atlanta's first offense was still handed over to Joe Johnson. [full text reading]

After all, he is the real core of Atlanta, or ... he is Kobe Bryant of the Hawks.

He has a full set of offensive skills of an offensive guard. Although ESPN ranked him fourth in shooting guards this season, which caused a lot of controversy, it also fully proves his strength.

But when he faced Dwyane Wade, who was shorter than himself, he still seemed to be suppressed.

boom!

His turnaround step-back jumper missed the rim...he hit the front of the rim hard and rebounded high.

Al Horford rushed to grab the rebounds. At the University of Florida, he teamed up with David Lee/Jokinoah and once swept all the front and rear rebounds in the Southeast Division, which left a deep impression on Miami fans.

But... the home fans who were worried about Snoopy being forced to find out that Horford was firmly suppressed by Snoopy, and there was no possibility of taking off or even moving forward.

"Snoopy's positioning ability is absolutely phenomenal. It's hard to believe that a person with such a good jumping ability has such a stable base at the same time."

Charles Barkley said sincerely: "And, he doesn't even have a big butt."

Earl Johnson chuckled, and complained: "Do you think everyone is just like you on their ass?"

"Ha ha ha ha."

When the two had a heated discussion on the hip blocking method, Snoopy completed an assist in the penalty area again: At that time, Wade broke through to the depths of the paint with the ball, but found that his breakthrough position was too deep. Falling into a passive position, seeing that Joe Johnson and Josh Smith were about to complete the double-team deep in the restricted area, the experienced Wade quickly handed the ball to Doug, and quickly bypassed it, trying to play a hit-the-wall coordination.

However, at this time, Doug suddenly passed the ball to the top of the arc outside the three-point line, and Sean Marion, who ran out of the open space, caught the ball and shot... Shua!

Three-point hit.

When receiving the pass, Marion was a little unexpected. When he saw Josh Smith running in to help defend, he quickly cut back to the top of the arc: This is actually not a tactical move by the Heat, but a move from Phoenix. Pass and cut system.

When he saw Wade rushing into the defensive quagmire determinedly,

Shaking his head helplessly, he thought to himself: After all, it's not Steve Nash.

And just when this idea came up, the basketball was passed out impartially, and even the height of the catch was just right, which made him think of Steve. Then he raised the knife and hit a three-pointer. He found the feeling he hadn't seen for a long time.

"Perfect passing sense." Kenny Smith couldn't help admiring: "People always focus on his shortcomings, but ignore his strengths. His blocking, blocking, passing, these three items All top-notch. Give him a suitable team, and I even think he can be a championship puzzle."

"Too bad he's in Miami."

Kenny Smith sighed. He still thinks that Snoopy is more suitable for a strong team, so that he can hide his shortcomings to the greatest extent and give full play to his advantages.

Changing sides to fight again, it was still Joe Johnson pulling to the strong side singles, but at this time, Josh Smith on the flank suddenly started to run back, Sean Marion was slightly taken aback, but still followed up subconsciously, which made Josh Smith Unable to completely shake off the defense, Joe Johnson still passed the basketball to him quickly.

Watching Josh Smith charge in with the ball, Banks on the sidelines was anxious, thinking to himself: What is Sean doing? It was agreed to give up defense.

At this time, Josh Smith had already taken off with the ball, using Horford's body to cover, he leaned over and pulled the basketball out... He had to beware of Sean Marion on his side: Marion's arms were too long, If you don't lean your body in exchange for space, it is easy to be blocked directly.

As for Snoopy who had completely disappeared behind Horford, he didn't pay attention at all. He thought his attack was inevitable.

However, the moment he pulled the basketball out, a figure suddenly appeared under the basket, and then jumped into the sky... Crack!

The basketball flying over the bottom edge of the backboard was slapped hard by him out of the penalty area.

Amidst the exclamation of the fans at the scene, Dwyane Wade made a lightning attack, took control of the basketball in an instant, and when he rushed into the frontcourt to dunk, he was followed by Mike Bibby and executed a tactical foul.

As Dwyane Wade walked to the free throw line, the big screen above his head finally played back the picture of Snoopy's lightning block.

It turned out that at the same time that Josh Smith took off for a layup, Snoopy, who was leaning behind Horford, turned around suddenly and acted vigorously. Immediately afterwards, he even took off brazenly when the space for jumping was almost zero, and slapped the basketball hard out of the court.

When the replay showed the moment when the basketball was slapped vigorously, screams erupted again in the American Airlines Center arena.

This block is different from the opening and closing of the traditional inside line. It is completely a heroic assassination in the cracks, executed at high altitude with the speed of a defender and amazing bullet speed.

"Although this is a hot block, it actually looks more like a defender turning sharply from the screen, and completing a jet-style dunk in a tight space after a jump."

Professional ball commentator Earl Johnson praised in the commentary: "Only in terms of blocking shots, Snoopy is definitely the strongest 6-foot-3-inch player ever, and he has completely formed his own unique blocking style. The NBA wants to crack it, it will take more time."

For this point, not only Smith and Barkley sincerely agree, but also the audience in front of the TV. Although this is only Doug's second fight, he's already playing his signature brand: blocking shots.

However, Josh Smith was a little resentful, complaining endlessly, saying that Doug made a sneak attack for a while, and saying that the referee didn't call a goaltend.

Doug was standing next to him, annoyed, glanced at him indifferently, then walked to Sean Marion, and whispered to him: "Sean, can you let him come in from the flank again? I just can't stand a man talking like a gossip in my ear."

ah?

Sean Marion heard this, and he didn't expect it. Twenty seconds before, Marcus Banks on the bench was clearly giving himself a complaining look: he thought his defensive interference helped Snoopy become the arena hero again, and enjoyed the cheers of the audience.

He also felt very self-blaming, thinking that he was sorry for his junior Joel Anthony... After all, Snoopy was the biggest obstacle for him to become the starting center.

But now, Snoopy actually offered to defend himself, which was completely beyond his expectation.

"Believe me, Sean, I won't let him succeed."

Snoopy looked at Marion with extremely sincere and firm eyes.

Marion's emotions returned to calm after experiencing shock, surprise, joy, and doubt. "Okay, I promise you."

"Thanks."

When Snoopy said thank you earnestly, Marion felt it was ridiculous: So, am I a good person who helps others, or am I a bastard who makes trouble behind my back?

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