I just play ball

Chapter 187

Honda Center, Anaheim, CA.

"Hi, everyone is welcome to watch the TNT live broadcast. I am the host Ernie Johnson. Next, I will join Shaq O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley to bring you the first game of the Lakers' preseason game. Their opponents are from the same city. The Clippers are a powerful team. The Clippers acquired sharpshooter Redick through a three-party trade this summer, and at the same time joined former championship coach Doc Rivers. I am very much looking forward to the performance of the new lineup, how about you? "

"As far as the regular season is concerned, we think they are at least in the top four in the West." Kenny Smith said, "Redick has averaged 39.42% of his three-pointers per game in the past four seasons. The player who catches and shoots, but Tonggu runs a lot and fights against catches and shots. This will greatly enrich the Clippers' tactical options, and there is no need to run in with the new coach Doc Rivers. human role."

"I agree with Kenny." Charles Barkley said, "Another point is that the Clippers still have Jadry Dudley in the three-way trade. He is also good at shooting three-pointers and is also a passionate defensive player. The Clippers have a long-standing problem of weak wing defense, and it can be said that the lineup is perfect, and they can make it to the Western Conference Finals again."

After the three of them finished speaking, Ernie turned his head to look at O'Neill, his eyes suggested that he would continue to speak.

I saw O'Neal pouted slightly: "I think the Clippers' regular season record should be between the third and seventh in the West. Although they are strengthening in position, apart from Chris Paul, they still lack a player who can stand up in anxious moments." , As long as Griffin can't do this for a day, the Clippers will never be able to go further, and Los Angeles still belongs to the Lakers."

"Wow, relax." Barkley laughed, "We all know you are closely related to the Lakers, but Kobe will be absent for at least half the season, and there will be fewer centers with starting strength inside, but don't tell me the answer will be Lu Digobert, summer league performance, not anything, you should know that."

Hearing this, O'Neill immediately raised his eyebrows. Seeing that he was about to deliberately quarrel to create a show effect, Ernie changed his subject: "OK, let's take a look at Maggio's C interview with Li Yue."

...

On the sidelines, Li Yue was sweating profusely, standing next to the team reporter Maggio with his hands on his hips.

After receiving instructions from the headset, Maggio put on a professional smile: "Hey, Lee, how's the offseason going?"

After speaking, he lifted the microphone to Li Yue's chest. Li Yue first took the towel from the staff, wiped his forehead and landscape, and then slightly lowered his head and said, "I'm very happy and fulfilled. I practiced free throws."

"A few days ago at the press conference, you said that your personal goal in the new season is to win the regular season MVP. Then you listed four potential opponents, namely KD, LBJ and PG. Why are they all small forwards?"

"Because I have played against them a lot, and I know what kind of ability they have."

"Someone broke the news that the Lakers will use a new dynamic offensive tactical system, how do you feel about yourself?"

"We started training together on the 29th of last month, and we have practiced a total of 4 times. The difficulty of learning is not as high as imagined. Everyone likes it very much. The efficiency of specific tactics is very high. I think it will achieve good results."

"OK, thank you for accepting the interview." Maggio said and put away the microphone.

Li Yue turned around and stepped onto the court, continued to practice shooting, and left the court about 10 minutes later to walk towards the player tunnel.

...

The Lakers temporary locker room.

Li Yue sat on the floor and wrapped his ankles, put on his sneakers and got up and twisted to test whether they were completely comfortable.

"Do you think I'm handsome?" Nick Young stood in front of him wearing his jersey, deliberately bending his arms and bulging his biceps to show his arrogance.

Li Yue glanced at it: "Static is difficult to distinguish, and only a goal in a sports battle can be seen."

"Then pass the ball to me later and let everyone see how good I am." Nick Yang looked proud, "SWAAGP will be like a phoenix in Los Angeles, reborn in the fire!"

"I wish you success." Li Yue patted Nick Young on the shoulder, took off his training clothes, opened the cabinet and put on his No. 23 jersey.

D'Antoni walked in with the coaching staff, clapped his hands and called the whole team to surround him, and then said: "Tonight's game against the Clippers is our first trial of dynamic offensive tactics. implement…"

There were a lot of crackling, Li Yue listened carefully for about 50 seconds, and finally figured out what D'Antoni wanted to do.

To put it simply, it is to reduce the playing time of substitute players, training camp contract players, and two-way contract players, and make every effort to ensure that the team fully implements the dynamic offensive system to avoid doubts from fans and the team.

After all, the Clippers are strong, and with a new lineup, they definitely want to win to prove themselves.

As a result, an originally insignificant preseason game has become very important to both sides.

It sounds exaggerated, but if you start too little, you may not win, which will cause a lot of trouble.

To be reasonable, the arrangement is no problem, but many players who have not received guarantee contracts will feel more uncomfortable.

Seeing that Beasley and others showed helplessness, Li Yue felt that there was no need to be so anxious, and he was confident of defeating the Clippers.

After making up his mind, he decisively raised his right hand: "I want to rest in the fourth quarter, I couldn't sleep well last night because of insomnia..."

After finishing speaking, he yawned deliberately, causing the whole team to show curious eyes. After all, in everyone's mind, Li Yue has always maintained a regular schedule. The last time he went to the Sapphire Nightclub to celebrate the Summer League championship, he also left early, obviously there was something in his words.

"I feel a little tight in my back muscles, and I want to rest for a while." Nash said suddenly.

Before most of the players could react, Iguodala also nodded. Although he didn't speak, the meaning he wanted to convey was obvious: Coach, I also want to rest early, so there is no rush to experiment with tactics.

"Okay, then implement the regular rotation." D'Antoni smiled. How could he not know that Li Yue and the others wanted to gain playing time for players with non-guaranteed contracts, so they simply pushed the boat along. Anyway, they have already said it internally and externally.

The whole team quickly completed pre-match preparations, and Gobert led the team to the player channel to participate in the opening ceremony.

Li Yue was at the back of the team, and Beasley deliberately leaned over and whispered, "Thank you for your help, I promise that as long as I play, I will definitely blow up the opposing players."

Li Yue was slightly stunned when he heard the words, which felt a little too ruthless.

After thinking for a while, he lightly patted Beasley on the back to show comfort and encouragement, because this is not nonsense.

The Lakers trained in the team a few days ago. Beasley showed off his footsteps and dribbling in heads-ups. Iguodala, Nick Young, and Covington took turns to lose one after another. Even he barely tied. Teams shouldn't have a better defense.

This is why so many retired celebrities criticize Beasley, because he is a waste of talent.

However, during the 5V5 joint training, Beasley's shortcomings of poor defense, easy mistakes in passing, and relatively efficient running tactics also appeared. Therefore, it is not surprising why his various statistics last season were career lows.

If Beasley really blows up the Clippers' matchup players, it will definitely be a win-win for himself and the Lakers.

Walking and walking, Li Yue stepped into the field, and the boos exploded like thunder in the clear sky.

(End of this chapter)