basketball pope

Chapter 16 [Enchanting]

After the game, the Chinese reporter accompanying the team conducted an exclusive interview with Zhang Bin.After it was confirmed that Yang Rui was of Chinese descent, everyone was a little excited. No matter what nationality he was, he was the one who could speak Mandarin.

With a group of unknown players playing in the national team, Yang Rui proved his strength, and his photos were published in many Chinese newspapers the next day.

There are more and more fans watching the NBA in China. Yang Rui became a coach at the age of 23, and he is a god.

In the United States, Yang Rui has no reporters to interview.Unlike the 21st century, the summer league does not pay much attention, and reporters should pay attention to those potential rookies at most.The Knicks don't have big names, except for Stephen Jackson, they're a bunch of picks.

The Knicks management dispelled their doubts, even if they can't win in the end, Yang Rui deserves praise for this game.

In the second game, the Knicks' opponent is the Lakers.

After a season of tempering, Kobe Bryant has entered a stable rotation lineup. The coaching staff does not need him to participate in the summer league anymore. This time, the Lakers sent all marginal people, led by a second-round rookie, 183CM point guard DeJuan Witt .

A group of inexperienced players faced off against the five-member generals handpicked by Yang Rui, and the outcome was not unexpected. The Lakers were blown up at halftime.

114 to 74, the Knicks won by 40 points.

Six people on the team scored in double figures, and the two blue-collars did their best to show their defensive talents. The offense had nothing to do with them.

Yang Rui clearly told Bowen that he would practice the three-pointer from the bottom corner on the right, not even the left, and focus on the defensive end.Doing these things ensures that he can stay with the Knicks in the new season.

Ben Wallace's task is equally simple. On the offensive end, you don't have to worry about anything except picking up leaks at the basket. Control rebounds, resist people in the low post, and help defend and block shots!
Both of them are big heads when it comes to offense. They don't know how to play if they don't defend. Even if they lead by a big score, they are fully focused on defense.In this way, the opponent will be unlucky. Now put these two in the NBA, and the defensive end is also of high standard.

华莱士全场打了31分钟，12分22篮板3助攻2抢断7盖帽，其中10个前场篮板，又是变态数据。

Bowen scored 5 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, and played 26 minutes.

The strongest offense was still Jackson and Atkins, who scored 26 and 24 points respectively.

With the battle report, manager Ernie Grunfeld called a meeting of management staff and announced the good news. "The second big win over the Lakers, it seems that we have to prepare a party to celebrate. The boss must be willing to give this money. Glenn, do you think Jerry can lead the team to a complete victory now?"

"I think this kid is a monster now. A team of marginal players can play this kind of game, really..." Glenn Walsh got stuck and couldn't find the right words to describe it.

"I can't explain it right? Jeff, what do you think?" Ernie asked with a smile.

Van Gundy was so curious that he couldn't sit still and wanted to go to Long Beach to watch the game.But no, if he goes, the news doesn't know what to say about him.

He said solemnly: "I think Jerry is rehearsing the Knicks' offensive tactics in the new season. Moore is like Ewing, who is responsible for empty cuts and mid-range shots after screens, and Wallace is like Oakley, responsible for defense and rebounding. Atkins is like Houston, responsible for running the ball and shooting. Jackson is suitable for chaos and can also pass the ball. As for Bowen, he should be excellent in defense."

Scott Maguire asked: "Is this the team's starting lineup?"

"Yeah, what's wrong?" Van Gundy asked back.

Scott swallowed and smiled bitterly: "This is the list that Jerry reported to me before. He only chose five people, these five..."

hiss.Everyone in the conference room took a deep breath.

Several people looked at each other, if Yang Rui was optimistic about these five people before they fought, how would you explain?A natural eye?If it was a tactical reason for playing well, he really could only describe it as a "monster".

In the summer league, not many teams are willing to choose blue-collar teams. The selection criteria of each team are to find good data, so this kind of game usually has the strong offense and the weak on defense.Yang Ruijian took a slant and chose two blue-collar workers, but it played a big role.

"Anyway, I have no problem with this kid." Glenn recognized Yang Rui with a bachelor's degree. "Hey, don't look at me like that, it's just that he's really too young, so I suspect he's incompetent. Now I'm the first to approve of him being an assistant coach."

Ernie laughed: "Hopefully he brings more surprises."

In Game 106, the Knicks defeated the Warriors 88-[-].

Stephen Jackson bragged, scored 38 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists.When the players are hot, the Warriors have a small man on the defense. Jackson pulls all the shots, no matter how he shoots, and he makes 11 of 7 three-pointers.

Shooting [-]-pointers is not his forte, and it is unreasonable to have a convulsion.

In Game 110, the Knicks defeated the Suns 103-[-].

The score difference is not big, because Yang Rui changed his style of play, Bowen and Wallace truce, and both sides fought hard to attack.Many people won't get the chance to play in the preseason, and Yang Rui gave them time to perform.

Facts have proved that black players with low IQ have no future, and there are stars in the chaos.Except for the five future strongmen picked out by Yang Rui, only Brad Jones performed well.

In the face of the poor strength of the sun, the Knicks almost lost.Jackson and the play were like two people, 21 of 6 shots, 7 three-pointers missed, and only 14 points from free throws.

After the game, Jackson took the initiative to bow his head and apologize to Yang Rui, for fear of losing the opportunity to play the preseason for the Knicks.

Yang Rui generously forgave him. "I can understand why you want to perform because the sun has given up on you, but next time, you'll have to do it in a smarter way."

In the final game, the Knicks played against the 76ers.

The 76ers have three rookies participating in the preseason, 7 power forwards Tim Thomas in the first round, 21 swingman Anthony Parker, 14 point guard Eric Snow in the second round, plus last year's poor performance. The fringe center Mark - Blanco, the strength is very strong, the goal is aimed at the summer league championship.

The Knicks' performance was eye-catching, and they relied on tight defense at the beginning to firmly control the situation.

The blue-collars play an obvious role. Bowen's main attack point on the outside has no touch. No matter how bad his offense is, his starting position is unstoppable. His average playing time per game is second in the team, second only to Ben Wallace.

Big Ben is stronger, grabbing rebounds one by one and dominating the basket.

Jackson also performed well, the cameo power forward defended the No. 7 pick Thomas in the second half.

Atkins and Moore ensured the attacking firepower. With 3 minutes left in the game, the Knicks led by 20 points and the victory was decided.

Yang Rui asked Brad to sit beside him and talk to him alone. "Your shooting is very good, averaging 15.3 points per game, 44% three-point shooting, and the data is eye-catching, but your defense and organization are too poor, and the confrontation suffers. In order not to delay your job search, I will give you a letter of approval now, You definitely won't have a chance to play the Knicks in the preseason, unfortunately."

Brad suddenly lost. "I see."

"Don't give up, you are still young, I have a suggestion for you. If you don't mind leaving home, you can go to the Chinese CBA League and try it out. I think there, you will become a star."

Yang Rui knows that there is no confrontation in the CBA at this time, and the shooting accuracy is Superman.

"..." Brad bit his lip and said "thank you" embarrassedly.

At the age of 24, he heard a 23-year-old say "You are still very young", so awkward!

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