the great gatsby

Chapter 69 Dragic
Dragic is also a very inspirational example. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 2008th pick in the second round of the 2 NBA draft, and was then traded to the Phoenix Suns.

2011年被交易至休斯敦火箭队。2012年重回太阳队。2014年荣膺NBA进步最快球员并入选NBA最佳阵容三阵，2015年被交易至迈阿密热火队，2018年入选NBA全明星阵容。

On September 2017, 9, Dragic led the Slovenian national team to win the European Cup in 18, and he also won the MVP of the European Cup.

The No. 45 pick in the second round is naturally much better than being undrafted, but it is still at the bottom. Dragic can grow from a bottom rookie to the core of the team, which is rare in the NBA. A very inspiring example, but Dragic has not yet seen the light of day.

Knicks possession.

Gatsby held the ball for half the court, and Dragic entangled him as soon as he crossed the frontcourt. His physical fitness is better than Nash, and he plays much tougher. He is 191cm tall and weighs 86kg, which is more powerful than Gatsby. Much bigger.

Gatsby dribbled the ball and was going to break through. Dragic hit Gatsby hard with his chest. Gatsby staggered, but the referee did not call a foul.

This is also normal, the NBA advocates confrontation, and rookies like Gatsby do not have the privilege of whistle, so many times Gatsby is fouled, and the referee does not say anything.

Seeing that the referee didn't call the penalty, Dragic felt confident, and even pushed forward to fight against Gatsby continuously, wanting a strong body to force Gatsby to make mistakes.

Even if he doesn't make mistakes, it will be difficult for Gazibi to sort out the offense, let alone give him a chance to shoot a three-pointer. Dragic is a very smart player. He has been observing below for so long, and he has come to the conclusion that he cannot let it happen. Gatsby dribbles the ball easily, but Gatsby must constantly fight against him. Gatsby is tired of fighting and protecting the ball, and has no time to sort out the offense!
This is a very correct defensive strategy, but it is not suitable for everyone. Nash is the core of the team and does not have that much physical strength to defend. What's more, Gatsby is only a rookie, and he can't afford to deal with a newcomer like this.

Dragic doesn't have these worries anymore. He won't play too long, and he is only a second-round pick. It's really normal for him to defend like this.

D'Antoni didn't have any expression on his face, but he was quite nervous. No one knew Gatsby's flaws better than him. Although he now had physical strength, the confrontation was not yet at the NBA level.

What Gatsby is most afraid of now is physical confrontation, which has something to do with his body, and also has something to do with Gatsby's dribbling foundation. In D'Antoni's view, although Gatsby's three-point shooting is extremely superb, his overall Skills are still at the level of low-level leagues, so you have to work hard to refine them.

Dragic pressed Gatsby, and Gatsby could only carefully protect the ball, waiting for Gallinari to pick and roll for him. Relying on his current speed and confrontation, he could not break through Dragic.

Gallinari quickly lifted up. Gatsby dribbled and tried to bypass it. Dragic squeezed past, but was still slightly hung up. Gatsby took the opportunity to open up space with Dragic.

Dragic relentlessly rushed forward again, Gatsby saw the opportunity and rushed over, Dragic followed closely, not giving Gatsby a chance to make a move.

Gallinari made a pick-and-roll and went down. Grant Hill was slipped in by Gallinari in order to delay Gatsby. .

The moment Gatsby passed the ball, he immediately circled around the bottom three-point corner. Gallinari happened to see Gatsby and immediately passed the ball. Gatsby caught the ball and wanted to shoot, but Dragic's pursuit came. Gatsby flicked, Dragic's center of gravity increased, and Gatsby broke through directly to the inside!

Gatsby's depth attracted Hill and Amundson's contraction. Gallinari was emptied. Gatsby hit the ground and passed the ball to Gallinari at the free throw line. Gallinari made a decisive shot!

"Strike!" D'Antoni clapped heavily.

"Good shot!" Yang Yi praised.

"Ha, this is indeed a very good tactic. After the high pick-and-roll, Gallinari went down smoothly. Gatsby returned the ball to Gallinari. Gatsby didn't stop at all. He went directly around the bottom corner and received the pass from Gallinari. The ball, using his three-point threat to shake Dragic, went straight to the basket.

Gatsby's breakthrough attracted the Suns to shrink inside, Gallinari's opportunity came out, Gatsby also gave the ball to Gallinari in time, a series of movements were too clean and smooth!

Judging from this ball, Gatsby's off-ball running skills can be seen! "Zhang Weiping said.

"Teacher Zhang, what do you think will happen if Gatsby plays without the ball?" Yang Yi asked curiously.

"It's also a good choice. As a point guard, Gatsby has the unique ability to connect and organize offenses. Off the ball actually amplifies his other two very important abilities-three-pointers and using high-quality off-ball. The ability to attract double-teams with the ball three-pointer.

Gatsby averaged 48 three-pointers per game with a shooting rate of 6.1% this season. If he can do this throughout the season, then he will set a terrifying record for three-pointers per game!
Therefore, even if Gatsby does not hold the ball on the court, he will face the situation of being double-teamed by multiple people;
What's more exaggerated is that, as we all know, the speed of breakthrough with the ball is definitely not as fast as that of an independent person. If Gatesby plays without the ball, then he will involve a lot of energy from the opponent to defend him. This is a good way . "Zhang Weiping said.

It is indeed a good method. Gatsby dribbled the ball and was oppressed by Dragic, so he handed over the ball. He was running like a fish among the crowd. Gallinari and Jordan Hill were giving him constant support. Douglas and Al Harrington kept looking for Gatsby, and Gatsby used his three-point threat to constantly create shots for Harrington and Gallinari, and the Suns' defensive formation was disrupted. Got to be a mess.

D'Antoni looked at everything that happened on the court in amazement. This was not a tactic arranged by him. It should have been arranged spontaneously by Gatsby. He was quite relaxed about the point guard's performance on the court. He was more about training the point guard. , As for how the point guard plays on the court, he will not be too strict.

Gatsby's impromptu play inspired him. A point guard doesn't have to hold the ball to help the team. However, the current Knicks haven't met the conditions to use this tactic. Let the point guard run without the ball. Team, this team must have many people who can hold the ball to sort out the offense, and the current Knicks-to be honest, there are not so many people who can be trusted.

(End of this chapter)