I wonder if Larry Bird watched the broadcast tonight, and if he did, what he would feel about this scene.
Afterward, Gan Guoyang encouraged Arenas, saying the drive was beautiful; although the finish wasn't great, it disrupted the Lakers' defense and created opportunities for teammates.
After 2000, this became a big trend in the NBA, with the value of perimeter ball-handlers increasing significantly.
Teams have increasingly perfected their defensive systems, making it more difficult to break through defenses in high-intensity confrontations.
Low-post centers inherently have a disadvantage in receiving the ball, and players like Ah Gan have not been purely centers since 1992.
At this time, having an efficient ball-handler who can take on a defender one-on-one is of great tactical value.
