basketball pope

Chapter 354 [The media that pulls back, the wizard who changes tactics]

Two weeks ago, the Washington media interviewed Jordan and talked about a very sensitive topic.

"Michael, you can only maintain the top spot in the NBA's regular-season scoring history until you average 20 points per game. After the start of the game, you mainly organize passes and assist 7.1 times. Don't you care about this record?"

Jordan was stunned for a moment and replied, "Winning is the most important thing."

He didn't think so.I wipe, how did I forget this stubble? !
Jordan is a person who pursues perfection. He hopes to do better. If he can average 20 points per game and can lead the team to win, it is the best result.It's a pity that he doesn't have such a strong ability now. After increasing the number of shots in pursuit of scoring, it also affected the team as a whole.

If Jordan's scoring average in the regular season can't remain the first, there will certainly not be so many "Qiao Mi" in the future who can confidently say that Jordan is the No. 1 in NBA history.

The record is for future generations to see. The first is the first, the second is the second. There is no reason for tactics, rules, and defensive strength.So, Jordan's scoring average this season is directly related to his historical status, how could he not care?
Jordan averaged 33.4 points per game in the playoffs, while Chamberlain averaged only 22.5 points per game in the playoffs and made 40% of his free throws. In this regard, Jordan won steadily, but he still wanted to compete in the regular season. The first two points in the playoffs will be remembered by fans forever. His strength will be immortalized after retirement. (Jordan is still too early to hang up!)

Of course, it may be futile to fight for this record.For example, 60 billion fans quickly forgot about Jordan. They often compared Kobe Bryant with a career average of 25 points per game to Jordan, boasting that Kobe Bryant's scoring ability completely exploded Jordan, because Bryant has 81 points, which is even more immortal! (Any other words?)
On the 14th, Yang Rui asked two assistant coaches and Jordan to have dinner together, and booked a private room in a western restaurant.

After serving the food, Jordan's face was a little ugly and he sighed, "Are you going to persuade me to cut down on my shots?"

This battle, no matter how you look at it, is to form a group to put pressure on him. If Yang Rui said it himself, Jordan would definitely refuse, and there is no negotiation.

Yang Rui shook his head and smiled: "No, we are planning to make adjustments on the premise of guaranteeing your data, and strive to win more games. Today, everyone gathers together and brainstorms. Michael, I guess you want to control the average points per game at 20 points, no regrets, right?"

"Yes." Jordan sighed in relief.Whoever wants to stop him from doing this, he will be in a hurry.

In Yang Rui's previous life, Jordan averaged 20+ points per game in all seasons of his career, and exactly 20 points in the last season.

It's a paradox, except for the point guard, you have to be selfish to be successful or you won't achieve much.Vince Carter in Yang Rui's previous life is an example. He has an invincible body and is efficient in scoring, but has almost no personal honor.

Players' pursuit of personal data may of course affect the team. What Yang Rui has to do is to arrange appropriate tactics and have a good impact.

The tactics of suitable stars are very important. If you coach LeBron James, you must arrange forward tactics. Whoever arranges him to play low and back will not be able to exert his full strength.If you coach Nash, you must let him play the pick-and-roll with the ball. Whoever wants to arrange a triangle offense, Nash is an ordinary role player.

If Jordan wanted to score high, the high point point forward was not for him.

Yang Rui smiled and said: "Michael, you have to help your teammates even when you average 20 points per game. If you can't do this, we will not have a good result this season. Although you are a player, in my heart you are too. Assistant coach. So this time we changed the tactics, we also want to hear your opinion.

Yang Rui's words made Jordan feel very comfortable. He didn't mean to preach, and he respected his choice very much.Hornacek and D'Antoni hold the same attitude, and they communicated with Yang Rui online.

First of all, Jordan is a very assertive person, and going directly against him will arouse his emotions.

Secondly, Jordan's identity determines that everyone must consider him. Aside from his previous honors, Jordan is also worthy of respect now.A 40-year-old veteran can still play more than 30 minutes on the court, the data is good, and he only gets an annual salary of 100 million, both as a player and as an assistant coach.How can you black a man like that?
Now Jordan's ability is worthy of a high salary, not to mention that he can attract fans and increase the value of the team.

When Jordan was in a good mood, he became more talkative, and both sides took a step back.

Jordan asked, "So what do you think I should do? There must be a plan?"

After a five-game losing streak, the coaching staff should resign en masse if they don't have a plan.The three have been discussing tactics and have the best plan.

Yang Rui smiled and said: "Michael, I think your most efficient way of scoring is low-post turnaround jumpers, so I plan to start Laettner and Marshall. They can make mid-range shots in all positions and can empty the inside line. They do pick-and-roll. It’s not bad, you can cover Bell and Wesley on the perimeter, you can pass the ball to the perimeter, and if the opponent doesn’t double-team, you can play with a low post.”

Among the three starting three-pointers, Laettner can actually shoot three-pointers, but he is not allowed to shoot three-pointers.In this way, Jordan will definitely create singles opportunities in the low post.

This is Yang Rui's previous style of play that the Lakers were good at. In order to play Kobe's role, the "Zen Master" often made the big men withdraw from the basket. Kobe played low singles with the ball, and the efficiency was good.

The premise of this style of play is that the big man must be able to shoot. The Lakers’ insiders Bynum, Lamar Odom, Gasol, Cook, and even the fringe Powell can make mid-range shots, and there is no shortage of shooters on the outside. This is the last two of the Lakers. The base of the crown.

Jordan as a genuine trapeze, of course there is no problem playing like this, the Wizards can also shoot inside.

Jordan asked: "You want to replace Hamilton?"

"Yes, his three-pointer is not good enough, and he is more suitable for fast breaks than Bell. This way when you go off the court, the bench is determined to hit and run, and it can speed up faster." D'Antoni explained: "Our plan is to start The lineup is based on you, let people who are not good at moving in a wide range cooperate, and try to suppress the opponent with speed in the second quarter.”

The word "suppression", D'Antoni is concerned about Jordan's face, he and Yang Rui both feel that this arrangement, the bench is the key to winning, it can form a crush on most teams' bench lineups, and the starter led by Jordan can top Live without losing too much, even if the task is completed.

Last season, the Wizards arranged for Jordan to attack with the ball in the low post. The data was not bad and the record was bad.

Alstom, Hamilton, Maggette, Wallace, and Stoudemire are the substitutes. All five of them can play fast breaks, and the defense is not too bad.If the opponent's attack is relatively poor, they can give Tailonglu and Boozer a chance to perform.

After the pick-and-roll, Boozer will form a double-ghost strike with Stoudamire. One side must have a physical advantage. The specific person to use depends on the opponent's lineup.

Hornacek continued: "When defending, we will use the Jazz style, focusing on defending the penalty area, forcing opponents to shoot from the mid-to-long range, trying to interfere and lowering the shooting rate, and considering other strategies for teams with particularly good three-pointers."

Yang Rui looked at Jordan and asked with a smile, "Michael, what do you think?"

(End of this chapter)