Fifty-One: Mr. Tony

Although the Grizzlies are going to play back-to-back games tonight, Tony Allen and Link are the type of guys who just do what they say they do. So, when they got used to the venue at the Air Canada Centre Gymnasium in the afternoon, Tony Allen and Link couldn't wait to practice.

The picture of Link playing against Tony Allen on the basketball court attracted many Grizzlies players to join in the fun. In the Grizzlies, even for entertainment, no one would choose to go one-on-one with Tony Allen, because it would be tantamount to asking for trouble.

As we all know, Kobe Bryant is a very stubborn super scorer, he hardly convinced anyone. However, in an interview, a reporter asked Bryant who was the best defensive player he had ever experienced, but Bryant said Tony Allen's name without hesitation.

A defensive expert who is admired by the "Black Mamba", naturally no one wants to touch him.

Of course, Link didn't expect himself, whose athletic ability had not yet been fully developed, to defeat Tony Allen. He and Tony Allen went head-to-head, which was actually one of Tony Allen's teaching methods.

In the words of Tony Allen, "You need to feel what it's like to be guarded by me, and then you know how to transfer that feeling to someone else."

"Come on man, you're welcome. We don't play American heads-up, and the rule that you can only dribble three times is really stupid. Because if you only dribble three times, no one can live with me." In front of Link, Tony Allen was very confident.

He admires Link, this guy has all-round abilities, a high basketball IQ, and he is not greedy for merit or throws. But in these accolades, it is not said that Link is a super scorer. Tony Allen is certainly not intimidated by a player whose scoring ability is only marginally better than the league average.

Link started to dribble the ball left and right, although Grant Hill played more off the ball in his later years. But when he was young, Hill was an out-and-out super single player. Therefore, the dribbling skills are still very mature.

After Link swayed a few times, he suddenly broke through to Tony Allen's right side! Of course, Link didn't expect that he would be able to pass Tony Allen in one step. Grant Hill at his peak claimed to have the fastest first step in the league, but now he is not at Hill's peak.

Link deliberately broke to the right, if Tony Allen followed to the right, then he would turn left.

This trick, Link has tried many times when dealing with other people. Whether it's the Blues' Joan Brockman or his "good teammate" Sam Young on the Grizzlies, Link has all been teased like this.

Tony Allen responded the moment Link turned around. He had already seen through Link's tricks. Afterwards, Tony Allen slammed his chest out, "Bang!"

The sound of the muscles colliding between the two resounded throughout the audience, and Link was just halfway through turning around when he was abruptly knocked back beyond the three-point line. Because Tony Allen's confrontation was very tough and sudden, the unprepared Link also stumbled a few steps.

Just when Link's center of gravity was unstable, Tony Allen seized the opportunity to step forward and gently stretch out his hand, and the basketball was so ruthlessly snatched away.

"Hu...hu...hu..." Just after fighting Tony Allen for one round, Link couldn't help gasping for breath.

"How is it kid? How do you feel? Do you see any difference between my defense and yours?"

"Aggressiveness, timing...you're a real thief, Tony." With Hill's basketball IQ and four years of college basketball training, Link found Tony Allen in just one round. The difference between himself and himself on the defensive end.

Link now relies more on his slender arms than Hill's and Hill's rich experience in defense. To put it bluntly, he doesn't have a set of ways to deal with offensive players at all, he just walks by feeling.

But Tony Allen was different. He was very precise about when to fight and when to let go.

Confronting the opponent at the moment when the opponent turns around will undoubtedly make the offensive player's center of gravity unstable. And given enough aggression, it can also ensure that the opponent can be consumed enough.

"That's right, aggression and timing, the two things you need to improve first right now. Your defensive anticipation is good, but it's a little soft. If the opponent breaks through you, you won't compete with him. You're not aggressive enough, you're playing too academically. Of course, you can't be too aggressive, too, and it's a foul. So, you have to grasp the timing of the confrontation."

Tony Allen said, walked to Link with the basketball, pretended to attack, and explained it himself.

"First of all, pay attention to the referee's scale. Each coach's scale is different, and you have to judge how fierce the confrontation can be based on his scale. Then, when the opponent turns, prepares to accelerate or changes direction, be sure to Give him a confrontation, don't let him finish the move! If he finishes the move and starts to break through smoothly, it's too late for you to fight again."

Tony Allen spoke while Link studied modestly. Randolph, who was standing on the sidelines, grinned, "What did I say? He's a good guy. With him, we might be able to make the playoffs this year."

As for Sam Young, he originally read Link's jokes. Unexpectedly, this guy actually got Tony Allen's true biography.

Sam Young suddenly felt that his position in the team was becoming more and more unstable.

Naturally, Link was also very happy. Sure enough, he had to go to school with a cheeky face, and then he could have meat to eat. If he is too embarrassed to ask today, they will naturally not teach you this.

It's nice to have a teacher Tony who doesn't do hairstyles.

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Since there was still a game at night, the one-on-one match between Link and Tony Allen ended after a few rounds. In order to qualify for the playoffs, they have to save their energy for the real enemy.

Today, the Grizzlies' opponent is the Toronto Raptors who are also "animals".

When Link crossed over, the Raptors were playing in the Eastern Conference finals. He didn't know if the Raptors made it to the finals or won the championship. But he knew very well that it was already the peak of strength in the history of the Raptors.

Back in 2010 and now, the Toronto Raptors are an out-and-out rubbish team, as much rubbish as they want.

So far in the regular season, the Raptors are only 10 wins and 19 losses, three games less than the Grizzlies, which just ended their three-game losing streak.

This season, the Raptors have just left the "Dragon King" Bosh. The team is centered on the 2006 champion and Italian striker Andrea Bargnani.

However, as a 2.13-meter big man, Bargnani's defense and rebounding are too hot for the eyes. You have to say that he is offensive, and his efficiency is actually average. At first, the Raptors hoped to train him into a second Nowitzki, but this guy is at most a poor man's version of the Silver Horn King.

The most terrible thing is that Bargnani is often injured at both ends in three days. No, today, the Italian champion can only sit on the bench and watch his teammates fight against the Grizzlies.

According to Hollins' original plan, the Grizzlies should be able to easily take down the Raptors without Bargnani today and celebrate their two-game winning streak. But from the start of the game, Hollins had not expected.

"Linus Kreza shot from the mid-range, Rudy Gay put him too far! Bang! Hit again, Kreza, this is his third shot of the game. !"

Along with the narrator's shouting, the little-known Lithuanian striker Linus Kreza raised his arms and cheered. He was so hot today that even Rudy Gay couldn't do anything about him.

Guy shook his head, a little unwilling. He played 40 minutes in the last game, and he played back-to-back immediately today. Physically, he felt a little overwhelmed. He can stay focused on offense, but there really isn't much to focus on on defense.

I thought that this little-known Lithuanian would not cause him much trouble, but I didn't expect this guy to score 3 goals in a row!

So far, the Raptors have played a 16-8 start. Among these 16 points, 14 points came from Calderon and Keleza!

Hollins immediately called a timeout, and Rudy Guy was about to become the other party's ATM. He must send someone to assist Gay so that Gay can attack with peace of mind on the court.

Let O.J. Mayo help? Come on, the Mayo guy is thankful that he can watch his own people. What about Tony Allen? Hollins believes Tony Allen can lock Kleiza, but now the Grizzlies are 8 points behind, they can't be short of offensive points.

So, Hollins' eyes fell on the Chinese No. 0 again.

"Link, you go up and play the second position. The Lithuanian is left to you. I don't want to see him scoring easily! Rudy, the defensive pressure has been removed for you. I hope you can repay me on the offensive end."

Hollins gritted his teeth and decided to let Link go to the second position to test the water.

Link stood up excitedly, and Tony Allen who was beside him gave him a thumbs up.

"Review what I told you this afternoon, boy."

Link nodded lightly, Kreza, a Lithuanian, is really a perfect test subject...