Chapter 307 Jordan Joins K Martial Arts Hall

   In an interview with the media this morning, Spurs general manager Popovich publicly expressed his views on certain rules of the NBA league.

   He said: "We are likely to usher in an era of behemoths, then it is time to change some rules, such as removing the illegal defense rule.

  It should be allowed to double-team without the ball, otherwise we will usher in an era of unfair competition in the most important penalty area, where the behemoths will gain too much benefit and unfair competition.

   So, I mean, it's time to think about zone defense. "

  At noon, the Bulls arrived in Phoenix, and they will play three away games here, if not swept.

   After arriving at the hotel, the team arranged a media conference.

   First of all, the management announced the injured list and the team roster. Luke Langley has entered the injured list due to five fractured ribs and a large area of ​​bruising in his chest. The other inside players are barely normal.

  For the Bulls, this is barely good news. Wennington can continue to play, and there is one more rotation player, but this news is unable to change the huge disadvantage of the Bulls in the low post, and the prospects for the finals are still bleak.

   "Coach Jackson, the general manager of the Spurs just expressed to the media in Miami that the league should cancel the very defense, what do you think about this?" The first reporter asked Phil Jackson's head.

   As soon as he got off the plane, Phil Jackson didn't know the news. As soon as he heard it, he just felt that his eyes were bright. This Popovich is not bad. This is the best rule to limit the old K and O'Neal.

   But when he came back to his senses, he immediately realized that this meant that the zone defense rule would become a legal defense, which was also very detrimental to the Bulls.

The biggest function of the    zone defense rule is to compress the offensive space, defend the ball but not the person, allow double-teaming without the ball, and allow the ball-holder to face two or three double-teams at any time.

  For perimeter players, the biggest disadvantage of zone defense is that it limits their ability to break through with the ball.

   And this, for Jordan and Pippen, is also very restrictive, and their one-on-one opportunities will be greatly reduced.

   Of course, he doesn't think the zone defense can really limit Jordan, because Jordan is always in the double team, and he is the one who plays in the double team.

   After simple consideration, he said seriously: "When the league formulated the Anti-Isolation Singles Law, which is what we call the Jordan Law, what was the original intention of formulating them, although the league did not recognize that it was the Jordan Law, but it was.

  I don't think we need zone defense right now, we need another rule that restricts some kind of disruptive force, like another Jordan law, rather than eliminating illegal defense. "

  Although he doesn't think the league can restrict Jordan, what should be fought for is to fight. If it can really prompt the league to introduce a restriction rule for the old K, that is the best result.

Jordan next to    also nodded slightly. He was very clear that after the illegal defense was cancelled, zone defense became one of the defensive rules. Once this rule was implemented, he would also be a victim.

   He believes that the league should introduce a rule that specifically restricts the old K, instead of this broken rule of playing fifty big boards each, just like it did to him back then.

   This kind of thinking, I don't know if he realizes it, he has subconsciously put the current old K and the original him on a higher level.

   At this time, a reporter asked him over his head, "Michael, do you think the illegal defense should be cancelled?"

He and Phil Jackson have different ideas of course. If the league really wants to cancel illegal defense, he doesn't think it's a big deal. He has enough ability to solve problems. In fact, although zone defense is not allowed, he is often in double teams. , one dozen five is also a regular thing.

   In the face of reporters' questions, he said briefly: "Sorry, since I entered the league, the defensive rules I faced were no different from zone defenses, so I have no opinion on this."

   Well, invisibly, he installed another 13.

   At this time, the Suns management also learned Popovich’s words from the media.

   Colangelo himself is a part of the management of the league, and he reacted very sensitively immediately. This should be the league's move, and it is likely that some rules against the old K will be introduced.

He couldn't help feeling a little emotional, thinking that when Jordan entered the league in 1984, it took four seasons to force the league to issue the Jordan Law. Now, it took only three seasons for Old K to force the league to issue the rules, which is indeed a remarkable thing. thing.

   So now he has to make some counterattacks and try to seek some benefits for Old K.

In the afternoon, he took the initiative to meet with several major media related to Phoenix, and said: "I don't find it strange to have this idea of ​​revising the rules. If you can't beat the old K, you will seek help from the rules. This is a very normal thing. , but I think we can make more changes, such as introducing rules for reasonable collision zones."

   What is a reasonable collision zone is to draw an area under the basket that is conducive to offense. Within this area, the rules are conducive to the offensive player, and the offensive player with the ball can be allowed to reasonably collide with the defender.

  Once the league introduces this rule, it will be a great boon for Old K and O'Neal, who can run rampant under the basket without restraint.

   As soon as he made his statement, it triggered another person's statement. Nelson, the new Knicks coach, accepted an interview with New York TV.

As an offensive coach, he said: "I suggest adding the three-second rule on defense, there's no reason to have the three-second rule on offense, and there's no three-second rule on defense, those big guys can't keep them at the basket, This is very bad for offense.

   In the G2 battle of the finals, it was precisely because of Kukoc’s injury that Old K was able to return to the basket, which greatly increased the difficulty of Jordan and other perimeter players to break through.

   We can see that even if the old K just stands at the basket and does nothing, his body can form a huge defensive barrier, and he can stay there for a whole year, which is a very unreasonable rule. "

Afterwards, Magic coach Brian Hill stood up for an interview and said: "We should establish a rule that restricts hacking tactics, such as the rule against off-ball players in the last two minutes of the distal quarter, should make two free throws and one throw, so that it will be more fair."

  Because of Wang Tiejun, a series of rules were proposed, which immediately triggered a big discussion in the media, and a huge public opinion about him was being formed.

  New York, the office of the president of the NBA headquarters, Stern frowned.

He released a bit of news through some channels, which immediately triggered a large-scale discussion. Now all kinds of relevant news have been obtained, but he is not satisfied with much. He does not like the legalization of joint defense proposed by Popovich. 's proposal.

  Because of the zone defense, it means that the attack will be compressed, and the outside attack will be affected the most, and the inside line will be relatively better.

  The most popular players in the NBA have always been outsiders. If a zone defense rule was introduced to suppress these players, wouldn’t that be self-harm? This is not in line with his usual development line of encouraging offense, so he doesn't like it.

   What he wanted was a rule about limiting old K's low-post play, but no one came up with it.

   After thinking about it, he decided to take some time to talk to Pat Riley, hoping to communicate with the experienced head coach and maybe find some ideas.

  Pat Riley is not a simple head coach and general manager, he is also a social speaker with very cutting-edge ideas and very lively ideas.

   At three o'clock in the afternoon, Jordan, accompanied by his agent David Frank, came to the K martial arts hall.

He is also accompanied by Pippin, the second child. His physique is far less durable than Jordan, so although he is younger, he has far more injuries than Jordan, and his physical fitness is not as good as Jordan, so he is also interested in joining K Wu. Museum, try the VIP service of Wuguan.

   As soon as they got out of the car, the three bumped into Larry Bird who got off the other car.

   "Hey, Michael, why are you here? This is old K's territory."

   "Larry, what are you doing here?" Jordan also asked in surprise.

"Recently, the old injury is a little uncomfortable. The painkillers are not very effective. The pain is so painful that I can't sleep at night. I want to try the medicated oil massage at the K martial arts hall. Buckley said it was good. Just try it," Larry Bird said.

   "I was also recommended by Barkley, let's go in together." Jordan nodded.

   "Old K will promise you to join the K martial arts hall?" Larry Bird said in surprise.

   "As if he's not as stingy as you think." Jordan laughed.

  Larry Bird shrugged: "But what rules are you tinkering with against him now."

Jordan jumped up directly and said angrily: "What do we mean by tinkering? I didn't participate. I was the biggest victim of those **** rules. If it wasn't for Jordan's rules, I would definitely have more than three championships. Those guys can't beat them. I just play the rules, how could I do such a thing?"

   "OKOKOK, I was wrong." Larry Bird hurriedly laughed.

   At this time, some vehicles came to the parking lot, and several league stars got out of the car one after another, including O'Neal, Anfernee Hardaway, Reggie Miller, Joe Dumars, Larry Johnson, Ewing and others.

   Everyone was a little surprised when they met. After greeting, they realized that they all came to K Martial Arts Hall.

   Another car came at this time, and Barkley and Big Dream came down.

The two got out of the car and saw everyone, not surprised at all. After greeting Jordan and others, Barkley shouted proudly: "Not only you, but many guys are here today, all of which I pulled for old K. business, he promised to give me a discount.

   Let me tell you, not only those stars in our NBA league and Hollywood, the three leagues in the NFL are now also legend of the magic of K martial arts, and soon, some of their stars may also join the K martial arts. "

   "Michael, it seems that the effects of those VIP services in Kwukan may be real." Pippen whispered.

  Jordan nodded, and his anticipation grew even greater.

   "It's just too expensive. It's used every day. It's hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Plus the cost of a massage therapist, it's even higher." Pippen muttered.

  Jordan rolled his eyes, you idiot, who made you sign that contract?

   "Michael, can we share the same massage teacher?" Pippen asked after a discussion.

   "NO."

  Jordan decisively refused, sharing a massage therapist with others, he couldn't afford to lose face.

"Hey Hey…"

   A group of people came out of the elevator, and they heard a series of neat shouts in their ears. There were at least hundreds of people when they heard it. It was earth-shattering and very mighty.

   They entered the martial arts hall, and what they saw was a huge crowd of people who were practicing martial arts. There were no less than three hundred people in several square formations, and each square was guided by several martial artists.

   "How much money does Old K's martial arts gym make in a year?" Everyone couldn't help but envy and hate.

  Pharaoh just received a group of Hollywood stars and helped them go through the formalities for entering V, and saw Jordan and a large group of people coming in, and he greeted them again.

   He now has a headache with the massage therapist. There is no one in his hands, so he has to transfer from China, and he will not be able to make it in time.

In addition to massage therapists, acupuncturists are even more lacking, because they are more professional. Now there are only five acupuncturists in the K martial arts hall. star service.

   "Old K, can you try it now?" Jordan asked after greeting.

  Pharaoh thought for a moment and said, "In principle, medicated bath and medicated oil massage have the best effect after exercise, which is conducive to the absorption of drugs. It is best to use it after training and competition."

  Jordan nodded, he had no say in this regard, what Old K said was what he said.

   Lao Wang added: "You'd better be mentally prepared. Both medicated baths and medicated oil massage are a long-term cumulative effect and will not be effective in the short term."

   Seeing everyone nodding, he added: "If there is an injury or illness, in addition to medicated oil massage, I suggest you try acupuncture, five hundred dollars a time, the effect will be better."

   At this time, Larry Bird said with a bitter face: "Old K, I happened to have a back injury, and taking painkillers doesn't help. Let me try it first."

   "OK, I'll make arrangements for you right away." Old Wang nodded.

  He immediately arranged for a brother to come over and perform medicated oil massage on Larry Bird, and the acupuncturist was arranged behind.

   "Ah! Ouch..."

   After a while, Larry Bird kept wailing at the hands of the massage therapist.

   "Larry, are you all right?"

  Seeing the appearance of the big bird, sweat on Jordan's forehead came out. Is this a toss or a cure? He backed off a bit.

   The same is true for other people. Looking at the appearance of the big bird, I am afraid it will hurt more and more?

   "No, it's fine, it's very comfortable..."

   But Larry Bird's attitude was just the opposite. After the pain, his face was relieved, but his face just showed a relieved look, and he immediately screamed in pain: "Ah! Tap lightly..."

  Buckley said with a face that was not surprising: "That's it, this is medicated oil massage. It's good to get used to it. After the massage, it's very comfortable. It's good for muscle strains and joint ligament injuries."

  Jordan and the others nodded suspiciously.

   An hour later, Larry Bird's massage was over, with a really refreshing look on his face, and he couldn't help but sigh: "Although it is very comfortable now, the process is really painful."

   "Larry, does your injury hurt?" Jordan asked seriously.

Larry touched his old waist, nodded and said, "It doesn't hurt anymore. It used to be cold and hard inside, but now it's very hot inside, it's hot, and it's not so hard anymore, and the muscles have regained their elasticity. It's an amazing feeling, I haven't felt that way since I turned 30, it's amazing!"

   His words gave Jordan and the others great confidence, and one by one they asked for massage immediately.

   "Don't make a fuss, you have to queue up. There are not so many people to arrange for you now. Just wait, I will arrange a group of people to come here when I return to China this time." Pharaoh said quickly.

  Jordan and others can't do anything, who made them fall behind?

   Next, Larry Bird performed acupuncture again. After a while, he praised it and gave Jordan their confidence.

   (end of this chapter)