From today on is the king

Chapter 1338 1337. Process (25)

"Progressive Princeton?"

"Yes, Progressive Princeton, this is our new tactic, and it is still being perfected. With Rajon, our cavalry tactic can also play better. We have more ways to integrate our players into the team's offense. I think we will get better and better. We will wait for Sean to come back. Tracy is too impulsive, but he is a good teammate, and he will come forward when his teammates are in trouble..."

When coach Kruger was asked about the new tactics used in the first three quarters today, he named the unanimously approved name of the team members.

Liu Mang named the new tactic "Super Sun-Sky Tactic", which was collectively rejected by his teammates.

Coach Kruger named it "Progressive Princeton", which was unanimously recognized.

Liu Mang felt that this group of teammates didn't have any appreciation level at all, as expected, all artists are lonely...

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With 12 wins and 6 losses, the Eagles have secured the third place in the Eastern Conference. After three consecutive away games in the Southwest Division, the Eagles returned to Atlanta, and they will start a wave of home games next.

But here is the problem.

McGrady punched someone, and then there was a fight. McGrady received two punches, hit Ginobili three times, and almost caused a group fight, and was suspended for five games.A fine of 1 dollars, counting five games and not being able to play, as the second star of the Eagles after Liu Mang in salary, and also the top ten player in the league with a salary of 150 million designated veterans, McGrady is about to bleed this time.

Ginobili's flagrant foul was added to a level 2 suspension for one game, followed by a five-game suspension for fighting, for a total of six games.

This punishment is considered serious. The fight between the two did not lead to a large-scale conflict. It was just that the league wanted to make an example. With Artest around, it would always remind the league of Auburn Hills...

During the game, Duncan's technical foul was cancelled. Kwame Brown rushed up with his fists, which may increase the scope of the fight, but Duncan...

When the technical foul was determined at the end of the fight, the TV commentator and fans wondered why Duncan also took the technical foul.

In addition to McGrady being suspended for five games, after X-ray examination, Marion confirmed that there is no problem with the bones. The MRI examination showed that the ligaments were only overstretched and the cartilage was contused. Except for the knuckles detached, there was no serious problem!
But the dislocation of the knuckles is more troublesome than the dislocation of the shoulder. This is the separation of the bones, and it needs to be cast and splinted to allow the connective tissue between the bones to re-grow.

This Liu Mang can't use superstar value and physical potion to help Marion heal quickly, so he can only wait.

The estimated recovery time is two to three weeks.

Liu Mang knew that it was about two weeks, and the system's calculations were correct, but it was still a very long time.

That is to say, there is a high probability that in the first half of December, Marion will basically not be able to fight, and McGrady will not be able to fight in the first ten days of December...

The team atmosphere of a team, if the teammates are angered and indifferent by criminals and no teammates, the atmosphere of this team must be bad.

And if the teammates suffer a loss, others immediately go to help, and the team atmosphere must be good.

Eagles fans are very happy that their team has a good atmosphere. After Marion came, he has a close relationship with his teammates, which makes the fans feel relieved.

After all, he is a super power forward who used to average 20+10 per game and is now at his peak. When he came to the Eagles, his data dropped to 12 points and 11 rebounds per game.

But without McGrady, who stood out for his teammates, and without Marion, in the five games in early December, Eagles fans had a lot more worries.

Liu Mang and the coaching staff are also in pain. They just found some ways to make Marion more integrated into the team's offense, and they have to postpone it again.

But that's it, just train more rookies, rearrange the rotation time, try to let Rondo, who is gradually clear how to use it, play more, and let the two second-year players Granger and David Lee find a clearer position.

Since Marion and McGrady missed five games together, Millsap, who was sent to the Development League, was called back, and Ryan Hollins, who had not played a game with the team, was also placed on the active list.

Marion's absence cannot be made up for by the old Rasheed Wallace or the second-year David Lee. Millsap averaged 23 points and 8 rebounds per game in the Development League, but he is not at the same level in the NBA. Hollins... is characterized by being tall and can be used as a third center.

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The two starters are absent, and the game that should come will still come.

It's been a long time since the starting lineup has been so strong, and it's worse than the previous two seasons when they took a break.

Liu Mang, Battier, Prince, David Lee, Kwame Brown, this is the Hawks' starting lineup for the five games McGrady missed.

In five games against the Clippers, Supersonics, Jazz, Kings, and Wizards, the Eagles have a record of 3 wins and 2 losses.

刘莽五场比赛得分大幅度飙升，场均出场35分钟，拿到33分8板4.2助攻1.4抢断2.2盖帽的数据。

The performance of role players is indeed unstable. No matter how talented Rondo is, he is still a rookie. When he plays less time, he feels amazing. After more, even if he knows how to use his characteristics, more shortcomings will be exposed.

There is no way to expect rookies to immediately become first- and second-tier stars like Liu Mang, Duncan, James, and Paul. Under the premise that the Eagles' goal is to maintain their home court advantage in the first round, even if they play poorly, the Eagles are patient.

Moreover, Rondo averaged 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 5 minutes per game, which has surprised the Eagles coaching staff.

David Lee's singles skills are getting better and better, and his defensive rebounds are no worse than Marion's, but his offensive rebounds are basically zero.

The body is generous and solid, but the disadvantages are insufficient explosive power, weak tactical awareness, and zero defense.

Millsap has a strong impact ability, good offensive rebounds, and a good defense, but he has no offensive skills and poor defensive rebounds.

Granger has shown his talent. He shoots well from both wings and defends steadily. He doesn't have any amazing performances, but he is very stable. Although he is tall, he will not easily lose his position when changing guards and shooting guards.

The main reason is that he has a generous personality. He is only in the second grade, and he has the temperament of a leader.

And Granger sees clearly, he knows what the Eagles need him to do, and he also knows that after two to three years of polishing, he will be sold when his rookie contract is almost the same, like Iguodala and Josh Smith.

The reputation of the Eagles for helping traded players choose a good next home has been gradually understood by players, fans, and the media after stars such as Raheem, Ratliff, Boozer, Josh Smith, and Iguodala left the team one after another.

On the contrary, the veterans don't care much about this. They either want to have a little more money at the end of their careers, or they choose the team that has a better chance of winning the championship.

With 15 wins and 8 losses, the Eagles have a good record, stabilizing in the third position in the East, beating the Heat in fifth in the East.

……

"cheers……"

The little loli held up the drink and toasted with the adults.

"Tracey, you can finally play again!" Liu Mang was very happy.

On December 12th, the day after the Eagles played the first five games in December, Liu Mang invited the McGrady family to his home and held a house party, just the two of them.

"I can't wait. You lost to the Clippers. It's useless." McGrady complained to Liu Mang.

What can Liu Mang do? When the Clippers met him, it was like seeing his father and enemy. Brand and Cassell, who were still struggling with contract issues, were fighting desperately and fouled fiercely. Liu Mang was protected and played only 27 minutes. The Eagles lost 97 to 107 to the Clippers.

关键是贾森-特里被卡塞尔防住了，这家伙都37了，还是场均13分3板5助攻1.3个抢断……

It’s just that Kassel’s year-to-year contract becomes cancerous again. He still wants a big contract. The Clippers have been dragging on, and Kassel has started to toss again. The Clippers seemed to rise last season, and hit the rocks again...

But facing Liu Mang, who broke the historical scoring record in away games and became the only guy in history who can score 90 points in a single game, or the guy who accomplished this feat on their heads, the Clippers must fight like they met their father and enemy.

After complaining about Liu Mang, McGrady was much happier.

The feeling of not being able to play as a professional player is tormenting, and let alone the suspension, McGrady lost 113 million dollars in salary for five games, and there are also fines.

Originally, Marion was going to help McGrady pay these fines, but McGrady refused out of shame.

The face was saved, but more than 100 million dollars was lost...

Being complained by McGrady, Liu Mang is now in high spirits, McGrady is finally coming back!

Without McGrady, without Marion, Liu Mang can lead the team to win, but it is relatively difficult!
One thing is quite troublesome. The opponents in the five games are not considered top teams, but they still only have 3 wins and 2 losses.

It is necessary to train rookies and win games. Without McGrady and Marion, Liu Mang wipes the buttocks of his young teammates almost every game. He plays very well, but he feels uncomfortable when he loses.

If Liu Mang is allowed to play more games with Jason Terry, Prince, and Kwame Brown regardless of his physical fitness, and play 40 minutes per game, even without McGrady and Marion, Liu Mang is confident of winning streak, even in one season.

When McGrady comes back, the team will return to a relatively normal style of play, and it will be much easier.

(End of this chapter)