I just play ball

Chapter 178

"Hehe, we will blow you up in every direction." Li Yue shook his head and chuckled, "Don't cry when the time comes."

"Let's wait and see." Durant shrugged, then put away his joking expression, leaned close to him and lowered his voice, "Beasley wants to treat you to dinner for no other purpose than to thank you for trusting him."

"Tomorrow night." Without hesitation, Li Yue had already decided to discuss the style of play with Wharton, because it's not good to put pigeons on private matters. It's all right."

"That's the best!" Durant patted his shoulder with a playful expression, "I'm afraid you're in a bad mood."

"Let's wait and see." Li Yue patted his back and nodded in farewell.

Back in the locker room, Walton had just finished his post-match summary, and when he saw him come in, he immediately asked if he had anything to add.

Seeing that the players showed the joy of being about to relax, Li Yue quickly waved his hand to signal free movement, then quickly took a shower and changed clothes, and returned to the hotel with Wharton first, called for takeaway, and immediately began to analyze.

...

In the conference room, Li Yue looked at the Thunder lineup on the screen and felt a little difficult.

"This player named Reggie Jackson entered the draft in the same year as you. It's not that he didn't have playing time in the Thunder. His playoff statistics are also impressive. Why did he come to play in the summer league?" Wharton's tone was full of doubts, and he also thought that Difficult to deal with Reggie.

"The Thunder lacks point guard players, and he is idle when he is idle." Li Yue shook his head slightly, "Almost all of them are forward players this summer, especially the power forward position. I don't know what to think."

"The Thunder is like a big tiger, or you can go too." Walton joked, "We can't suffer from the lineup."

"The Thunder are very strong in every position in the starting lineup. They can't find any opportunities to play tricks, so they can only fight hard." Li Yue said, "I hope our second team can provide some help, especially Lester Hudson and Douglas Robertson Two people."

"If we want them to develop their breakthrough ability normally, we'd better attack the inside line at the beginning, and beat the Thunder's Adams and Geraint down by making countermeasures and consuming energy..." Wharton stopped in the middle of speaking, "I'm stupid By the way, Summer United made 10 fouls before leaving the field."

"I can only play normally, and fight for each ball." Li Yue closed the folder. "This is also a good thing for Gobert and Covington. You can experience quasi-NBA-level confrontation in advance."

"That's it. I'll watch the video and see if I missed anything." Walton got up and left his seat, and stopped halfway, "That player named Jerry Millam deserves attention. Among the players who entered the semi-finals, the three-point shooting percentage was the highest, and it was the core of the Rockets' transaction of James Harden."

Li Yue nodded to express his understanding, then followed him out of the meeting room, and went straight back to the room.

...

When he walked to the door, he saw Artai waiting with his hands on his hips. Li Yue hurried forward and hugged him: "Why are you here? Just call me, why are you standing here and waiting?"

"I signed the contract with the Knicks this afternoon, and we will be rivals in the future." Artest said with a smile, his tone was obviously a little sad, "I will play on behalf of my hometown New York, and you will not be that unstoppable small forward. .”

"Then I'll wait for you to defend alone." Li Yue lightly patted his shoulder, forcibly holding back his sadness. The Lakers announced the amnesty of Artest four days ago, in order to make room for signing free agents, and put the saying "business is business" It is vividly reflected.

"Let's go, let's have a drink. I know there is a nightclub with great whiskey. I used to go to Las Vegas to play with Odom." Artest's melancholy mood disappeared instantly, and he reincarnated as an NBA old gun, " Where is the best striptease..."

"Forget it, forget it." Li Yue quickly waved his hand, "The place is too noisy, and Luke happened to be in the hotel, so I asked him to come over and have a drink with me in my room, so as not to disturb the paparazzi and fans, what do you think?"

"That's even better, I know a really good barbecue restaurant and they're willing to offer takeaway."

Five minutes later, the three gathered in the room.

"Congratulations, Luke." Artest raised his glass, then turned to look at Li Yue, "After I retire, save me a spot, I want to be a defensive coach, let young players understand what is real Defense."

"OK!" Li Yue gestured, "As long as you want, the seat is reserved for you first."

"I think you can fight for another five years. After the restricted period is over next season, you should have a chance to come back." Walton said sternly, "It can provide great help to young players."

"Let's talk about it later." Artest gulped it down.

...

Amidst the laughter, the three drank a bottle of wine and made an appointment to get together after the game tomorrow.

Artest opened a room and moved in. When he left, Li Yue picked up the phone and dialed several numbers to discuss in detail.

After everything was done, Li Yue turned on his computer and logged on to Twitter, browsed NBA-related information, and found that most of the free agent signings and renewals had come to an end, and the 30-team lineup was almost formed.

ESPN gave the record predictions of each team next season, among which the Heat topped the list with 60 wins. The reason is: as long as the Big Three remain healthy, no team in the entire league can pose a threat to them. Originally, the Lakers could, but after Howard left After Kobe was injured, he also lost his chance and had the highest chance of winning.

In second place is the Clippers. The reason is: After Rivers is stationed, the Clippers' long-term lack of a tactical system will be solved. At the same time, because of the addition of JJ Redick, the outside offensive firepower has been greatly enhanced.

The third is the Thunder, the fourth is the Pacers, the fifth is the Spurs, and the sixth is the Rockets... The Lakers are ranked tenth. The reason given is: Iguodala is not enough on the offensive end After replacing Kobe and losing Howard, the Lakers will be attacked by other teams at will. It is difficult for Li Yue to guarantee that he will not be injured in the long 82 games, and the coaching staff also needs to redesign the tactical system.

Seeing such an explanation, Li Yue resolutely clicked to repost, and wrote in the accompanying text: "After the regular season ends next season, basketball fans all over the world will know that ESPN's forecasters and rankings are idiots."

After tweeting, take a shower and sleep.

...

Early in the morning on the 18th, Li Yue was still asleep when he was awakened by the ringing of his mobile phone.

After connecting, Kobe's voice came out: Paul and I are here, which room does Ron live in?
Li Yue reported the room number, then got up and dressed.

Last night, he specifically called Kobe and Gasol, hoping that the two would meet Artest in Las Vegas. Players such as La and Nick Young have also been notified. As the so-called brothers who fight the tiger, they must first beat the Thunder in terms of momentum.

(End of this chapter)