What is synergy?
This is classic pick-and-roll synergy.
Pick and roll, pick and then immediately roll.
If the big man doing the picking doesn't move, the little guy, no matter how good, can't execute a perfect play.
Just like the Lakers' new Big Four combination back then, where Howard had an improper attitude when running high-post pick-and-rolls with Nash.
As a result, after the pick, Howard couldn't be bothered to take another step. This irresponsible action also angered the good-natured Nash.
In a post-game interview, Nash publicly blasted Howard.
He said that in all his years playing, he had never seen someone stand still after a pick, and Howard just stood there, completely lacking court awareness.
It was after that that Howard couldn't stay with the Lakers, and was forced to leave Los Angeles for the Houston Rockets.
Of course, these are all stories from later, the Lakers' new Big Four combination was in 2012.
These events are known only to Tang Long now.
The next possession, the Cavaliers advanced the ball.
The Celtics had executed a great play, and the Cavaliers needed to respond.
Larry Hughes brought the ball up, drove to the mid-range, and shot. The shot was rushed, and it clanked off the rim.
Activating the "Absolute Rebound" skill, Tang Long was surprised to find that he could guess whether the ball would go in just by watching its trajectory.
He could even predict where the rebound would land.
Why was Dennis Rodman so amazing at rebounding?
Despite being just over two meters tall, he stubbornly won seven rebounding titles.
There's a technique to rebounding. According to Rodman himself, he could predict where the rebound would land, and position himself advantageously.
Thus, he managed to win seven rebounding titles amidst a sea of giants!
Now, Tang Long realized he could also predict the trajectory of rebounds.
Larry Hughes' rushed shot was clearly off, drifting towards the left side of the basket.
Tang Long was initially on the right side of the basket, but after predicting the rebound's landing spot, he moved to the left.
On the left stood Garnett, who was boxing him out fiercely, unwilling to let Tang Long easily get an offensive rebound.
"Kid, you still want to grab a rebound over me?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Long leaped up and tipped the ball away over Garnett's head.
Garnett couldn't grab the ball when he went for the rebound.
"Damn it!"
He cursed, watching as Tang Long, after tipping the ball, jumped a second time to secure it.
"Oh my god! This China Tang is indeed something, he has a great nose for rebounds!"
"Has anyone else noticed a detail? China Tang was initially on the right side of the basket, and then moved to the left."
"Could it be that this kid from the Dragon Country can predict where the rebound will land?"
The live commentators sounded incredulous.
The last person who could predict rebound landings was Dennis Rodman.
In the new century, another big man had emerged who could predict the trajectory of rebounds.
Another commentator said, "Oh! My God, I hadn't noticed that detail until you pointed it out. It's true, China Tang was on the right at first, and then slowly moved to the left of the basket."
"This means that China Tang, this guy, can predict where the rebound will land and then snatch that offensive rebound over KG."
"Yes, that's what I think!"
"Unbelievable! Now that you mention it, I feel like this China Tang is not simple at all!"
The live commentators were all marveling at Tang Long's instinct for rebounds.
Having secured the offensive rebound, Tang Long didn't rush to attack.
The shot clock had reset to twenty-four seconds, so the Cavaliers weren't in a hurry; they could take their time.
"Tang! Great rebound, you're really something!"
James smiled. He had already prepared to retreat on defense, but Tang Long had managed to snag an offensive rebound.
*Swish!*
Just then, Tang Long passed the ball to him, letting him organize the offense.
James took the ball, faced Pierce's defense, and used a hesitation dribble to break through.
He posted up on the strong side and then passed the ball back to Tang Long in the paint.
Tang Long was matched up against Garnett, and the two finally met.
Garnett was known as an NBA tough guy for a reason. He looked lean, but his core strength was solid.
He used his elbows to firmly hold Tang Long, and Tang Long immediately felt that Garnett's core strength was even greater than that of "Fatty" Perkins.
"KG, why are you guarding me so tightly? Don't worry, I won't dunk on you like I did just now!"
Tang Long's words had a double meaning, and Garnett couldn't help but be provoked. "Kid, you dunked on Perkins once, that was your luck and his carelessness. If you have the guts, try dunking on me!"
"Why are you Americans so strange? These demands are all ridiculous!"
Tang Long engaged in trash talk with Garnett while looking for an opportunity to dunk on him.
However, what troubled Tang Long was that Garnett's defense was so tight that it was difficult for him to even turn around.
"Damn it, I don't care anymore, I'll have to use that move!"
*Swish!*
Tang Long spun in the air, a chaotic dance above Garnett's head.
It was none other than Murasakibara Atsushi's signature move, the "Hammer of Destruction"!
Anyone who has watched Kuroko's Basketball knows that Murasakibara Atsushi used the "Hammer of Destruction" against Kagami Taiga's defense.
After that, Kagami Taiga was shaken all the way to the base of the basket!
At that moment, Murasakibara Atsushi was invincible, and Kagami Taiga was helpless against him.
Now, Tang Long, facing Garnett, used the "Hammer of Destruction," this divine skill.
After spinning with the ball, a gust of wind seemed to swirl around him. Garnett was unable to resist, watching helplessly as Tang Long danced above his head!
Then, with a thunderous crash, Tang Long powerfully slammed the ball into the basket.
As the echo of the dunk faded, the North Garden fell silent, and countless fans who had been criticizing Tang Long were silenced at that moment!
What was going on?
Garnett defended fiercely, yet this kid still managed to humiliate him above his head?
He spun in the air, then forcefully dunked the ball into the basket!
"My God! Is this real?"
The two commentators were dumbfounded, not knowing how to describe Tang Long anymore.
Garnett sat on the floor, only able to look up at Tang Long.
The "Hammer of Destruction" couldn't be stopped by even a dimensional-level player like Kagami Taiga, let alone Garnett.
"Fuck… What just happened? Why did he suddenly become so strong?"
Garnett was shocked!
Pierce and the others were also stunned!
Perkins looked terrified, relieved that he wasn't guarding Tang Long, otherwise he would have been embarrassed for a second time.
"Oh my God! Tang… Haha, Tang, you went super saiyan! Do you know what you just did?"
"You dunked on KG, and he was shaken to the base of the basket. You're incredible!"
Larry Hughes, Alexander, and others ran towards Tang Long like a shot, hugging him in a wild celebration.
A play like this greatly boosted team morale. Even James looked stunned!