basketball pope

Chapter 276 [Newcomer reports, focus on training]

Yang Rui is quite satisfied with the current situation of the team. He has gone through five important rotations. The replacement is also good, but he is missing an All-Star swingman.

The Raptors still have the strength to compete for the championship. Four of the five potential stars in the team are retained. The young Reed and the healthy Harpring are not vegetarians.

Jumaine Jones has been training for a year and his strength has improved slightly. He can help the team by playing the 3rd and 4th positions.

The Raptors also had the biggest advantage last season, that is, the long shot and the ability to empty inside.All perimeter players can shoot three-pointers. Harpring, who is the most inaccurate, also has a good mid-range shot. The offensive end has no problem with last season's tactics.

The only downside is that when Christie left, there was a lack of a defender on the perimeter.Halprin is good at close-up defense and against ferociousness, but he is suitable for defensive forwards and suffers against fast-footed guards.

Yang Rui did not force Christie to stay, because he knew that Andrei Kirilenko would join next season. He is also a strong defensive player. "AK47" is more comprehensive. Christie's position will be embarrassing, which is equivalent to using a premium to stay for a long time. The next perimeter blue-collar will not have much playing time, and it will also affect future core contract renewals.

Yang Rui is ready to leave when his contract expires in 2002. He has a good relationship with owner Richard Peddie and manager Glenn Gruward, so he considers issues comprehensively. A bunch of team hidden dangers to friends, it would be too kind.

Several players went to Toronto to complete their medicals, officially signed contracts, and held a press conference to show off their new jerseys.

Mario Eli said: "I'm excited to be a part of the Raptors. As a role player, I've played in three Finals and won championships. I know what to do on the team."

Halprin was a little excited. "I was very happy when I heard the trade. My ankle is completely healed. In the new season, I will definitely not disappoint the coaches and fans. I will play a part in defending the team."

Reed is not quite used to facing the camera, he is a little shy, his smile is stiff, and he is always blinking.

Yang Rui came to the scene to welcome the newcomer, watching his brains open from the side, he always felt that this guy would suddenly jump on the table, scratch his face, suddenly transform into a monkey, and said with a smile: "My old grandson is going too!" Then He has traveled [-] miles in one go.

The reporter asked: "Jerry Yang is best known for coaching rookies. Do you have the confidence to become a star in the future?"

Reed scratched his head and smiled: "I will do whatever the coach asks me to do. Becoming a star is too far away, of course...I hope I can."

"How do you feel about joining the Raptors?"

"I think it must be God's will, he heard my prayers, the team I want to join the most is the Raptors." Reid smiled.He is a devout Christian with a kind heart and often donates money to sponsor the church. He believes that his efforts have paid off.

Because of his lack of fame, the media did not pay much attention to Mark Jackson.

He only said a few words, saying that he would work hard to complete the tasks arranged by the coach and strive to integrate into the team as soon as possible.If he can become a marginal person, he will be satisfied, I am afraid that he will be cut after the preseason.

Yang Rui was also interviewed.

The reporter asked: "Jerry, the Raptors did not introduce a star in the summer, but left two generals. Are you disappointed by this? Can the team successfully defend the title next season?"

"The strength of the Raptors is weaker than last season, but I still have the confidence to lead the team to win the championship. Compared with the Raptors who won 74 wins last season, we are still super strong compared to other teams!"

The reporter asked: "Who do you like among these players?"

"They are all optimistic. Mario has experience, Mark Jackson is very strong, Matt Halprin has comprehensive skills, and is balanced on offense and defense. Finally, Michael Reed, he is a must-have rookie I proposed, I will reuse him and let him compete Rookie of the Season!"

The reporters are all happy, and Yang Rui wants to make big news again.

Reid is outside the small green house. At most, a few players after the first round are selected in the draft prediction, and he cannot make the top 20. It is too difficult to compete for the best rookie.

The reporter asked: "Why are you so optimistic about Reed?"

"Because he fits the Raptors' tactical system, he has to be prepared and play a lot of minutes."

Reid was laughing from ear to ear. Which rookie doesn't want to be the best rookie?
The reporter asked: "The Lakers introduced two more stars in the summer, and their strength has been greatly improved. Christie, who is good at defending Kobe, has left. Many people think that the Lakers have surpassed the Raptors in strength. What do you think?"

"I think the shark slashing tactics can be used in the new season, and I will let O'Neal make enough penalties." Yang Rui said with a smile: "Which team is strong, we will know when we play against each other."

The reporters were very satisfied with this answer. They satirized O'Neal's free throw, which was full of gimmicks. Yang Rui stole the limelight from the players again.

The Lakers star and coach have also been interviewed before, and they all kept a low profile.No matter what the outside world says about the "Big Three", "F4", and "Invincible Lineup", they don't shout out the slogan of winning the championship.

The biggest difference between the Lakers and the Raptors now is that the Raptors are public, standing on the top of the waves and letting Zhu Qiang beat them, while the Lakers are only going to give people a knife in secret.

After being swept away year after year, everyone in the Lakers dare not speak out, or they will be laughed at if they can't win.

Low-key, there is no big news to dig, reporters prefer a coach like Yang Rui. The "big mouth" is likely to make the team the public enemy of the league, but this is how the Raptors came last season, and he is not afraid.

After the press conference, Yang Rui invited several newcomers to dinner together.

This makes the newcomers flattered. Coaches of other teams rarely eat with players, which is an unspoken rule in the NBA. Yang Rui ignored this and called two assistant coaches, Thibodeau and D’Antoni.

During the meal, everyone shared their contact information, including the Minion number, so that the mailbox and the group are integrated, and in the future, the meeting does not have to be in the arena. After training, they go home and discuss in the group.

Everyone thinks it's very novel. Other teams don't do this. Even the Magic's Doc Rivers, who was the head coach for the first time last season, tried his best to show his majesty, establish a serious image, and would not engage in any online discussions.

Yang Rui has no special requirements for holiday training, let them take time to practice shooting by themselves, everyone strives to reach beyond the three-point line, and at least high-level mid-range shots inside the line must be sure.

Before leaving, Reid chatted with Yang Rui alone: ​​"Coach, is it true that you said that I will be the best rookie in the new season? Is there anything I should pay special attention to?"

"Of course it's true, I will consider starting you at No. 2 in the new season. What you need to pay attention to is that the person in charge of the ball is Carter, your job is to catch and shoot, the ball is in your hands It is to end the offense, shoot resolutely, and don’t need to watch your teammates’ movements too much, I need you to be a stable shooter, and 60% of your shots should be three-pointers, and at least half of them.”

"I can do it." Reed has the confidence to transform into a pitcher.

"Don't think about breaking through with the ball, attacking the basket or something. Unless it's a dislocation on the counterattack, it's not your job. If you practice physical fitness during the holidays, I will arrange screens for you. When you run, Alan Houston is your development direction. You can study more of his game footage."

"Okay, I'll study when I go back."

(End of this chapter)