basketball pope

Chapter 749 [Fence Woman and Dog and Golden Lock]

In the face of the interview, Yang Rui made it clear: "Blake (Griffin), Chris (Paul), Tyson (Chandler) will not participate in the preseason, they need a rest, and I will also consider it in the regular season. More rotations, less playing time for the core."

The reporter asked: "The star's playing time is too small, will it affect the excitement of the game?"

"No, I promise that the Clippers will attack and win in the new season. We have a lot of new players on the team that need to be cultivated. I will give them enough opportunities to perform, they will improve, and the team will win more easily in the playoffs. I used to have After this experience, injury is the biggest enemy of defending the title, if Yao Ming hadn't been injured in 08, I think the Lakers would have won 5 consecutive championships."

The newcomers are very happy to hear Yang Rui's words, and they all want to be reused instead of guarding the water dispenser all the time.

Curry has been the sixth man for the past two years, and his playing time is controlled within 30 minutes, and he will not say anything.The only ones who have some ideas are probably Paul and Griffin. If you only play about 30 minutes, it will be difficult to win the MVP.

No matter what the stars think, Yang Rui will not help them win MVPs. In a few years, he will lose his advanced vision. Before that, he must cultivate more outstanding players to lay a solid foundation for the future of the Clippers. Good foundation.

The training camp started, Yang Rui arranged the players to run tactics, and the veterans led the newcomers to help them run in. This saved a lot of effort and strengthened communication within the team.

In just one day, all the newcomers knew what they should do in the team and had a clear division of labor.

The Clippers' tactics are not complicated. They mainly rely on the middle and side cover to find dislocation offensive opportunities. Other teams will also play the same way. The Clippers are strong in the guards and forwards. They have good organizational skills, as well as stable three-point shooting. point.To put it bluntly, the Clippers rely on the depth of the lineup to defeat the opponent and play the star ability.

The rookie's task is simple. Green and Thackeray practice defense and pass support, while perimeter players practice catch and shoot three-pointers.

After the start of the preseason, Yang Rui did not let the three cores play as promised, and Curry did not play much time, giving newcomers a chance to perform.The purpose of the coaching staff is to examine the strength of the rookie, and then decide how much playing time to give in the regular season.

The three rookies, even Draymond Green, aren't ready-to-play and haven't had a great summer league performance.

Green's shooting is very bad, and the defense still relies on the body. The advantage is that he is willing to work hard and has a good attitude.In the new season, they will definitely focus on training. They have signed a four-year contract, but there is no pressure.

Faried's mid-range shooting is a little better than last season, and he has a certain accuracy in the mid-way. The coaching staff feels that he can be given more time.

Without Chandler and Paul, the Clippers lacked pivots in defense and offense, playing a bit messy, and only achieved a record of 2 wins and 5 losses, including two losses to the Lakers.

Yang Rui doesn't pay attention to the preseason wins and losses, and only trains troops.He arranged for Thackeray to play with Faried, Draymond Green to play with Parsons, or Green and Faried to play together to test their performance on both ends of the floor.

Thackeray's performance is eye-catching. Although his offense is bad, he is highly focused on defense and has a slightly slower speed. He has no problem resisting Howard and Big Gasol.

In training, Thackeray worked harder than anyone else. Whether in the gym, on the court, or even before training, he always threw himself into his role.

He is very smart. As soon as he arrives in the team, he pleases the veterans and stars, asks if there is any need for help, is willing to buy things for his teammates, delivers water and towels, and quickly integrates into the team. Everyone thinks this is a great little brother.

Yang Rui was not disgusted by Thackeray's slick way of doing things, but had the idea of ​​cultivating him.Such people are much more pleasant to get along with than those with low emotional intelligence.

After the preseason, Yang Rui specially mentioned Thackeray. "Take the time to study Yao Ming's playing style, pick-and-roll in the middle, beyond the three-point line, high two-point catch and shoot or support, you won't get too many chances to play this season, but as long as you practice shooting well, it will be completely reused in the future. It's possible, and you don't have to worry about being fired, the four-year contract is what I asked for you."

"Yes, coach." Thackeray answered loudly.

As a 60-year-old rookie, it is worthwhile to be able to sign a four-year long-term contract, even if it is only a basic salary.Thackeray is the only one in NBA history who has received this treatment so far.

The Kings' Isiah Thomas also signed a four-year contract, but the situation has changed. He is no longer the last rookie.

Yang Rui is most concerned about Draymond Green, not only for his improvement, but also for the safety of the players.If he is excited to chase his teammates while defending, it is likely to cause conflicts and affect the harmony in the locker room.

Green has a high enthusiasm for defense. In addition to practicing shooting according to Yang Rui's arrangement, he likes to discuss defense with the veteran players. He not only asks Chandler for interior defense, but also asks Tony Allen and Shane Battier to prevent pick-and-roll secrets.

After the preseason, Yang Rui also talked to him alone.

"Dre, what is your future goal?"

"Be the best defensive player, an All-Star," Draymond replied.He was not in the way of joking at all, his expression was very serious, even a bit religious.

Yang Rui smiled. It is not accidental that people can succeed. It is not terrible to be low in the ranking. The key lies in the mentality and character of the players.

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder, those who have goals and pursuits, are more likely to succeed than those who are lazy and lack ambition.Many people with super physical fitness can't play in the NBA, it's all caused by personality.

There are similarities between the two Greens in the team. They can both see their own shortcomings and know how to take their own path. They are extremely focused on the court and develop in the direction of 3D players. This is the right path.

Yang Rui said: "During the training game in the team, I will arrange for you to defend players in different positions, exercise your defense, and find time to find Griffin and them one-on-one. If your defense can reach the level of Ben Wallace, then I'll give you a domineering nickname."

"Really?" Green was flattered.

In those days, Carter got the nickname "half-human, half-god". Yang Rui rarely gave people the nickname, and together they were excellent products.

Yang Rui nodded solemnly. "In Chinese kung fu, defense skills are called 'locks', and as the level increases, they can be divided into iron ropes, bronze locks, silver locks..." (Kung fu is not so divided, only in "The Fence Woman and the Dog" .)
Green didn't know Yang Rui was joking and listened very seriously.

Yang Rui went on to say: "If your defense becomes the top of the league, you will get the title of tightrope." (Dinosaurs have evolved in rural China!)

Green pondered for a moment, then asked solemnly, "Why isn't the silver lock on top of the golden lock? I think this nickname sounds better."

Yang Rui sprayed directly. "Hahaha, if there is an interview with a Chinese reporter and you say your nickname is Jinsuo, you will definitely attract a lot of fans. You should work hard towards this goal."

"Right? I think it's good too." Of course Green doesn't know what's in it. As long as he calls out his nickname, Stoudamire's nickname is not the best.

Yang Rui coughed and said earnestly: "Practice your defense well, as long as you get this ultimate title, you can withstand the impact of those strong players like big black bulls in the penalty area, maybe... there will be Chinese fans in the future. The heart-shaped stone you polished by yourself... In short, I am optimistic about you, you can do it."

Green showed a longing look, and a legend was about to begin.

(End of this chapter)