Pick Westbrook

Chapter 20

Hammond couldn't help but secretly tugged on Li Lai's sleeve and said, "Maurice Williams hasn't arrived yet."

Since Li Lai asked Hammond to notify all the Bucks players to return to the team early, Xiao Mo did not respond at all.

This is not the case with EasyLink.

Because Yijianlian has already submitted a transaction application, it will act like this.

And Xiao Mo made such a move without any warning and reason without any conflicts or problems with the team, which is a bit completely confusing.

Li Lai raised his hand and glanced at the time, it was already 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

He waited almost a day for Maurice Williams!

"Don't wait for him, let's train first!"

Li Lai quickly divided the players in front of him into two groups, A and B.

Group A: point guard Westbrook, shooting guard George Hill, small forward Marshall, power forward Villanueva and center Yi Jianlian.

Group B: point guard Dragic, shooting guard Andre Ingram, small forward Malik Rose, power forward Austin Crocier and center Francisco Elson.

Li Lai naturally had some concerns about the reason for grouping them in this way.

If nothing else, Group A is the starting lineup for the Bucks in the future, and Group B is the substitute lineup.

Therefore, in order for the players to familiarize themselves with their teammates and style of play in advance, Li Lai plans to hone these two lineups more during the team's joint training.

The players on the training ground are also eager to try.

The Bucks have not played since the end of April, so most of the players on the field have been rested for almost 4 full months.

The calluses on my hands are almost gone.

It was only when it was time for the game that Li Lai discovered a huge problem, that is, he was the only coach in the entire team!Not even an assistant coach as an opponent.

Hammond covered his stomach with an embarrassed smile and said, "It's impossible for you to control two teams by yourself, and that tactic won't work at all.

Under such circumstances, no matter which team loses the game, I am afraid that I feel a little unbalanced, so let me stand up?

Don't underestimate me!I will also play a few random tactics. "

Li Lai glanced at the other party speechlessly and said: "It's almost the same for you to study how to flatter and how to send the young lady to my room to please me.

This, you better save it. "

After finishing speaking, Li Lai happened to see Tyronn Lue who was sitting on the sidelines of the court having nothing to do, talking and laughing with Ramon Sessions.

Although Director Lu at this time was only 32 years old, he could be regarded as the golden period of his career, but he was famous for his defense throughout his career, but he no longer had the ability to chase when he was young.

Especially after ankle and waist injuries last season, Tyronn Lue only played less than 50 games, and his offensive and defensive efficiency dropped sharply, averaging only 5 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist per game.

So now he no longer has the foundation to gain a foothold on the court.

"But he is Director Lu! The fans jokingly called him a man whose entire career and coaching career seemed to be on the hook."

If Li Lai remembers well, the original Tyronn Lue will announce his retirement after this season because he can no longer adapt to the intensity of the NBA and cannot contribute to the team.

And just one month after the end of his career, he was hired by the Celtics with a high salary as the head of player development. After that, he became the most expensive assistant coach, and then became the bishop in one step.
"Lu!"

Tai Lunlu hurriedly looked up when he heard the shout, and after realizing that it was Li Lai who was calling him, he ran more aggressively.

Tyronn Lue has played for 7 different teams in the league, and no matter where he goes, he can immediately establish a good relationship with the team's coach and players.

Relying on this ability to be courteous and flattering.

This also gave him the nickname given to him by the players - Bass.

Hammond looked at Tylen Lue who was running over happily, and the expression on the other side's face was so happy!
So he muttered in a low voice, "I've met an opponent, and I'm about to fall out of favor."

"Coach?" Tylen Lue said with a smile.

Li Lai said directly: "You will coach Group B in this game."

Tyronn Lu showed his iconic questioning look, "Me?"

Li Lai said, "Is there a problem?"

Tyronn Lu said confidently: "No problem."

The group confrontation begins.

Li Lai still let Westbrook act as the core of the ball holding, and the offense of the entire Group A was invigorated by him alone.

However, unlike the summer league, this time Li Lai did not allow Westbrook to make more one-on-one breakthroughs. Instead, after receiving Yi Jianlian's high-position pick-and-roll, he bombarded the enemy's restricted area. fry.

"Yi Jianlian's basic skills are solid, and the pick-and-roll quality is very good, so the person who defends Westbrook has to be replaced by Francisco Elson."

Already 32 years old, the 213cm tall big center Francisco Elson, how can he keep up with Westbrook's footsteps now.

And every time Westbrook breaks through, he rushes to the inside like carrying a dynamite bag, and Francisco Elson's defense is simply miserable.

"The key is that this guy can dunk but never lays up, and dunks are amazing. This is too humiliating."

Tyronn Lue, who was coaching for the first time, did not panic in the face of such a tactical play.

After seeing that Westbrook went to the basket with the ball every time and could cause great damage, he quickly signaled his teammates on the court.

"Don't let this rookie continue to attack the frame. If you continue to play like this, the game will cost you at the beginning."

Dragic and Francisco Elson start double-teaming Westbrook!

Although the quality of the double-team tactics of the two is not high, Westbrook, who is still a rookie, has no ability to break double-teams and assist defense at all.

So even the simplest double-teaming tactic can force him to stop the ball, and he can no longer easily enter the penalty area.

Westbrook was flanked to the waist and squinted behind him.

After realizing that Yi Jianlian didn't go down to attack the basket, but bounced outside the three-point line, he instinctively passed back.

"The coach said, unless I'm attacking an empty basket, I must pass the ball as long as my teammates are open!"

The villain in Westbrook stopped fighting.

After Yi Jian hit the ball, he made a steady jump shot.

Swish!
Go in!

Westbrook and Yi Jianlian clapped excitedly.

As long as they continue to play like this, the players in Group B will not dare to double-team Westbrook so boldly.

But Li Lai, who saw this scene, was not very happy, but frowned.

"Yi Jianlian's shot speed is not fast, and his shots have a lot of front swing.

It would be fine if it was a game with insufficient confrontation. Once it reaches the regular season or even the playoffs, the opponent's defense speed and overall defensive strength will rise by at least one level.

The defense at that time would easily interfere with Yi Jianlian's shooting. "

Li Lai finally understood why although Yi Jianlian in his previous life was called a sharpshooter by everyone, saying that he had a smooth shooting touch, he often hit the iron frequently on the court.

His shooting is so shaky!

The problem lies in the shooting rhythm.

"This problem has to be corrected for him!"

Hammond shouted excitedly from the side, "Entered again!"

The offensive momentum of the players in Group A was like a rainbow, and Group B gradually became unstoppable.

Tyronn Lue has two brushes. After he found that he couldn't easily defend the pick-and-roll of Westbrook and Yi Jianlian, he boldly asked Malik Rose in the bottom corner to jointly defend the two.

In this way, it will be difficult for the offensive opportunities in Group A to appear on the two of them again, and instead fall into the hands of George Hill.

If George Hill only knows how to shoot, Group B can at least rely on rotation defense to keep up with the restrictions, which is better than being killed by Westbrook and Yi Jianlian.

But unfortunately, George Hill can not only shoot, but also dribble again for breakthrough and organization, which immediately made it difficult for Group B.

"It can't be prevented." Tyronn Lue covered his face and sighed.

Although this is his first attempt at coaching, he doesn't consider himself a novice, or even a layman who knows nothing.

Because he has played in 7 teams, but he has seen with his own eyes how Del Harris, Doug Collins, Mike Woodson, and even the Zen master Phil Jackson coached players.

Tyronn Lue can clearly feel that the offense of Westbrook, Yi Jianlian, and George Hill. Group A is completely linked together!
(End of this chapter)