Jim Paxson didn't rush to call Bird. His upbringing had taught him to remain calm at crucial moments.
Su Xi and his team were even more composed than he was.
In San Antonio, LeBron James completely took over the offense. Su Xi didn't contest it. He just relentlessly tracked and defended Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. One was incredibly fast, the other agile and unpredictable. Su Xi's defense wasn't particularly effective, but he gladly accepted the task. Especially when James couldn't guard Ginobili, Su Xi practically jumped at the chance to switch onto the Argentinian.
This was because Ginobili's coordination was incredible, and his flexibility was exceptional. He was one of the few NBA players Su Xi felt had flexibility that reached a super-tier.
