Start coaching the Thunder, starting with Westbrook

Chapter 84 Training Match
The rookie team couldn't defend against this trick, because they didn't have a single defense to limit Durant, especially when facing Gobert, Fisher or Ennis, he had to flank to limit it, otherwise he would have great confidence whether he took a step back to shoot or kill the basket.

And when the attack is made, Ibaka will naturally be free from the outside line, so I can only hope that Ibaka will not feel good.

Of course, if you can cut the ball when double-teaming—especially with Durant’s ball protection and passing awareness, it is still very feasible to make him make mistakes; or let the other side vacate at the same time to block his passing route. With Durant’s passing ability, you can also force mistakes.

Durant can't play a big core with the ball. In fact, in addition to his high center of gravity when dribbling, unstable ball protection and easy to be forced to make mistakes, it is also related to the limitation of his vision.

Although James and Harden make a lot of mistakes, it is sometimes a risk that needs to be taken in order to pass a good ball, and there is also a reason for the state, but their passing is destructive to the opponent's defense.

It is said that James is not double-teamed because he will definitely pass the ball. In fact, in many cases, James’ pass timing is very good.

Durant can only pass some simple balls most of the time, so when he can blast on a single point, it will be uncomfortable for the opponent to let him go, but if it is double-teamed, it will be even more uncomfortable when a system is good or there are strong teammates.

But if the system doesn't work or his teammates are close, then it's his turn to suffer.

This can be regarded as the limitation of Durant's ability, but as an absolute strong point in offense, he also has defensive restraint that can be used, but Brooks didn't use it well before.

If a team's offense is only singles, and then one player plays four players, then the upper limit of the team will not be too high, because no matter how strong an individual is, there is a limit.

As strong as Jordan, he also needs a suitable system to maximize his personal offense, thereby affecting the entire team. Of course, the requirements for teammates are not simple.

Just like Cole and Fisher, in the eyes of many people, they just followed to win the championship, but they can also have bright moments. This is the power of the system.

Li Sheng actually wanted to introduce part of the idea of ​​the triangle offense. For Dewey, the triangle offense is more suitable than the pass and cut, but it is hard to say how well it can be practiced, so we can only try it first.

The result so far is that the relatively more malleable rookies seem to be able to understand this tactic better. If Durant is put here, they will be even stronger.

And anyway, Westbrook has not yet returned to the team, and it seems that it is not time to truly exert the full power of these tactical changes.

Of course, practice what can be practiced now, and cultivate the tacit understanding of these people first, which will also help to force Westbrook to adapt. Otherwise, if the team changes because of accommodating him, it will really be a waste of effort.

And because of the calm outside, Li Sheng and his work during this period were not affected, and went smoothly. Although the arena is not open, there are often fans outside the arena waiting for stars to sign and take photos, including Li Sheng.

But for Li Sheng personally, this kind of monotonous but fulfilling life also makes him feel that life passes quickly.

And compared to other people, he has another level of satisfaction that can be obtained, that is, seeing the real progress of the four rookies and Ibaka, and being able to objectively feel the benefits brought by himself (system).

Then, without knowing it, another half month passed, and the time finally came to October, and it was less than a month before the official start of the new season.

The opening game of the 2013-14 NBA regular season will start on October 10 local time in the United States. The first game of the Thunder is scheduled for the next day, and they will play Utah in an away game against the Jazz.

Of course, before that, the NBA preseason games starting on the 5th of this month will also officially start to warm up for the new season.

The Thunder is the first performance of all 116 preseason games. It is against the Fenerbahçe basketball team in the Turkish League. This will also be the first more formal game they will play together after their new season lineup is combined.

And this day is October 10rd, not a game day, because there will be a preseason game two days later, so the players will have a holiday for these two days to let them have a good rest.

In fact, the preseason is mainly for them to adapt to the rhythm of the game. Winning and losing, and performance are another matter. The most important thing is to be able to successfully play tactics and let everyone slowly find a new rhythm.

Of course, generally speaking, there will be no suspense about the outcome, because the difference in strength is actually very obvious, as long as you don't kill yourself and encounter an opponent with bad luck.

Li Sheng came to the arena today, and he just came to take a look. After all, he has no other activities in Oklahoma City. If Uduka and the others live with family and friends, it is not easy for Li Sheng to intervene and disturb their private life.

The enthusiasm that started in the finals and the strong attention paid to him by the outside world have dissipated a lot with this long offseason. Even TNT has found new topics. The outside world is more concerned about Durant and Westbrook's injury situation, but the Thunder did not leak too much information.

Of course, Li Sheng is now a familiar face in Oklahoma City, and he can talk to neighbors and passers-by, because he has no airs and is eloquent, which has changed many people's stereotypes of him, or at least they regard him as a Chinese who conforms to the local culture.

But during this kind of vacation, not to mention that there aren't many recreational activities he likes here, and it's hard for him to find someone to hang out with him, so he might as well pretend that he is working hard.

Of course, the arena side will not stop him. Li Sheng went to his office first, read the newspaper and studied the performance of the rookies, even including the personal performance of the rookies of other teams that Collins had asked to collect before the summer league.

Apart from Antetokounmpo, Gobert, Audi, CJ, and Robertson and Adams, who only paid attention to the Thunder because of the Thunder, he doesn't know much about the rookies of this year. At most, he knows that the best rookie seems to be the 75ers' McAway, and another rookie is a typical example of the pinnacle.

Originally, this was a young year, and it was actually quite normal to have such a performance, but it was not easy to have a brother Antetokounmpo who might impact his historical status.

However, in the summer league, in addition to Audi and the four players on their team, Trey Burke of the Jazz, Otto Porter of the Wizards, and CJ of the Blazers have all played brilliantly.

However, apart from Trey Burke's ability to start the new season because of the Jazz's team lineup, it is difficult to guarantee the others.

Li Sheng also knew that most of the people here had no news in the end. The only thing he could remember was Otto Porter, who had performed well in the Warriors in his previous life and helped the team win the championship.

It's easy for many people to ignore this talent show. In fact, Porter was quite promising at the beginning, and the Wizards also thought about cultivating them well.

At that time, the Wizards were sitting on Wall and Bill. If Porter can grow up, he is definitely expected to stir up the situation in the East.

(End of this chapter)