When pushed to the brink, potential explodes, and anything becomes possible...except for math problems.
Ginobili didn't specifically teach Zhang Yang the "Euro step" by hopping back and forth, but rather set up many chairs for Zhang Yang to practice stepping and hopping around to approach the basket.
Facing Kobe's defense, Zhang Yang subconsciously applied the "basic chair maneuvering skills" he had been practicing these days, and it flowed even smoother than in training!
That's why combining games and practice is the best way to learn techniques, requiring long hours of fundamental drills and flashes of brilliance in games.
Zhang Yang was now faintly grasping the knack of the Euro step.
Popovich was very satisfied with Zhang Yang's performance in this round, but he was even more surprised by Danny Green's defensive coordination.