In this way, Roger would get a good chance for a one-on-one at the low post!
The Magic Team rarely arranged low post one-on-ones for Roger, as that area mostly belonged to Shaq most of the time.
Furthermore, in the past few seasons, Roger's weight wasn't quite enough, and playing at the low post would be disadvantageous.
Moreover, since Roger lacked back-to-the-basket footwork and would only directly spin around, there was no need for him to play at the low post.
But today, facing Bryon Russell, who was somewhat of a half-baked so-called defensive specialist, Roger was confident he could overpower him.
He didn't need any intricate footwork to handle him.
Bryon Russell tried to push Roger out, but Roger, who was now 98 kilograms, stubbornly held his ground.
Harper lobbed the ball in, and Roger caught it firmly.
Karl Malone hesitated a bit, given that Derrick McKey had just scored three consecutive baskets.