"You want to ask me how to defend Oden?"

When he heard Lin Ying ask this question on the phone, Yao Ming was stunned for a moment.

Because this question touches on his knowledge blind spot.

First of all, he has never watched Oden's game. Secondly, there is a big height difference between him and Lin Ying, and there is also a lot of difference in defensive skills.

However, he did not reject Lin Ying directly.

From his previous contact with Lin Ying, it was not easy for Lin Ying to ask such a question.

And it’s easy to understand, after all, Oden, whom Lin Ying will face in the next game, is the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft.

"I'll give you an answer tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone from Lin Ying, Yao Ming thought about how to help.

Just at this time, someone had just come out of the bathroom.

He frowned slightly at first, but relaxed immediately.

No, it's already available right here.

…

After the second phase of the "Crazy Three" ended, the final four were officially born.

The final four are the final champions of the four major divisions.

They are the University of Florida in the East District, the University of Oregon in the South District, Ohio State University in the West District, and the University of Texas in the Midwest District.

The semifinal matches will be University of Florida VS University of Oregon; Ohio State University VS University of Texas.

Including the finals, this is the final third stage of Crazy Three.

What is different from the second stage is that these three games were played in different arenas.

What is considered at this time is not the inconvenience for the team, but whether it will make money.

The attention the third phase has received is unprecedented.

It can be said that the attention paid to a game in the semifinals exceeds that of the NBA Finals in ordinary years.

In the finals, not only the NBA, but also all the games from the four major sports leagues gave way!

Therefore, in this case, holding it in different cities can bring the greatest benefits.

The game between the University of Texas and Ohio State was scheduled at Lucas Oil Stadium in Polis.

This arena was newly built in 2005. It can accommodate 70,000 people to watch the game, and the roof is the most advanced retractable roof.

An observant person may notice that the venue is very close to Ohio State University.

Yes, Ohio and Indiana are adjacent, and the flight time is only 2 hours at most.

This is another detail of the NCAA competition arrangements.

After the division, the No. 1 to No. 4 seeds in each region have an advantage in arranging game locations.

Although it is a neutral city, if Texas fans want to support the University of Texas, they have to travel across most of North America.

This is a bit like the Cowboys' Eastern Adventures in those American western movies.

Just like the first and second phases, there is also a five-day rest period between the second and third phases.

The media began to double their publicity, and at this time, basketball fans' attention completely shifted from the NBA to the NCAA.

According to some rumors in the media, many NBA stars will go to the game to watch the game.

The next day, the University of Texas players also flew to Polis without stopping.

Polis is a city in central America, very close to Chicago, only 240 kilometers away.

The climate here is similar to that in the south of China, with four distinct seasons and sultry summers.

But it is spring now and the climate is quite pleasant.

When he got off the plane from Polis, Durant felt refreshed.

Two fierce battles in Denver consumed him too much of his physical energy. Now that he is in Polis, he feels like he has returned to the ground from space.

"You said Rick would really arrange for you to guard against that guy?"

Durant turned around and said.

That guy, of course, refers to his biggest opponent in the draft, the already-touted Oden.

Lin Ying shook his head.

Shaking your head doesn't mean denial, it means you don't know.

Theoretically speaking, letting him guard Oden means giving away points.

Oden is completely different from Hibbert and Hansbrough, who have obvious weaknesses inside.

Before playing Kansas, Cowan made Lin Ying feel a little uncomfortable.

Oden's words can be understood as plusplus Cowan.

But judging from Barnes' past style, he basically let Lin Ying defend the opponent's inside line, and he was no worse than Oden.

Especially since the University of Texas defeated its old rival Kansas University with a small lineup, there is no reason to give up the style of play that was finally figured out.

"If Rick did that, I would definitely protest for you."

Durant looked dissatisfied.

He thinks more than Lin Ying.

After the last game, he couldn't help but take a look at social media.

Almost all of them are criticisms of myself.

Originally, after playing Kansas, his voice was already on par with Oden's.

As a result, in the last game, he was thrown out of position by Oden again.

Every time the "Crazy Three" plays, it may cause huge fluctuations in the players' draft prices.

Lin Ying finally made it to the first round with his performance. If he was beaten by Oden, he would probably experience the same thing as him.

Just as Lin Ying was about to answer something, his cell phone rang.

It was a call from Yao Ming.

He said hello to Durant and then went to find a place to answer the phone.

After picking up the phone, Yao Ming said a few words and then gave it to another person.

Chuck Hayes is the shortest starting center in NBA history. Domestic fans affectionately call him "Hayes".

His official registered height is 1.98 meters, but his actual height is only about 1.96 meters.

Even if he is short, his wingspan is only 2.08 meters.

With this physical condition, it would be difficult to play shooting guard, but he plays center.

At his peak, he even played as the starting center for a full season.

And this guy's scoring ability is almost zero.

There is no shooting, and even shots from the basket are often risky due to lack of bounce.

Can you imagine a 1.95-meter player averaging nearly 30 minutes per game and then averaging less than 3 points per game?

Even Rodman and Ben Wallace wouldn't be in such a miserable state!

He did it.

If you just look at his offensive performance, many fans will shout "I can do it too."

But the reason why he can still gain a foothold in the NBA and become an NBA starter is his defense.

He has full strength in his lower limbs and perfect defensive skills!

Hayes' most famous scene is when he defended Kevin Garnett in the low post.

For three consecutive rounds, Garnett couldn't make a single shot, and then he didn't make a single shot. gif.

This is a true master of low post defense.

Needless to say, this is the "foreign aid" Yao Ming found for Lin Ying.

"I watched Greg Oden's game tape yesterday. He's a very good big guy, but you don't have no chance at all."

With Yao Ming personally taking action, Hayes was naturally interested. He watched the video overnight and gave Lin Ying immediate advice.

By the time the phone call was over, Lin Ying's understanding of Hayes had reached a new level.

Hayes' understanding of defense can be said to be among the best, and his defensive IQ is also top-notch!

Each of those "short players" who can excel in various positions in the NBA is absolutely extraordinary.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Ying returned to Durant.
To be continued...