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Chapter 38 Debut
The head coach gave Yang Ze the task of controlling the ball, passing the ball, and helping his teammates score. Obviously, this is for him to be the point guard.

In this 76ers team, there is actually no point guard in the true sense. Iverson is the point guard most of the time and is also the team's top scorer.

Willie Green is a point guard in name, but his ability to handle and pass the ball is still not as good as his scoring.

So this is a very good opportunity for Ze Yang.

Maurice Cheeks arranged for Ze Yang's teammates to be Lou Williams, Kyle Korver, Dalembert and Steven Hunter.

Two shooters guarantee scoring, and two tall insiders guarantee rebounds and defense in the penalty area.

But as soon as Yang Ze came on the field, he was a little embarrassed when he saw the defender sent by the opponent.

It's hard to do.

Sean Livingston, before crossing, according to the historical development of the NBA, although Livingston's strength was greatly reduced after being injured, he assisted the Splash Brothers in the Warriors and won two championships.

The difficulty with Livingston is his small forward-like height and wingspan, which is simply a nightmare for point guards.

With height, wingspan, scoring, rebounding, and passing, this is Livingston who has not been destroyed by injuries.

Of course, facing him, Yang Ze also has his own advantages, that is, physical fitness, strength and speed. Another point is that Yang Ze is more flexible than him, and with the ball-handling skills taught by Iverson, Yang Ze is in the matchup. As long as you pay attention, you should be able to hold it steady.

Livingston was tall and thin, lacking in strength and physical strength.

Moreover, the task given to Yang Ze by the head coach is to help his teammates score, not to make him the main attacker. If there is a chance to score, Yang Ze will not let it go.

Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy wins every battle, before the game, Yang Ze checked the opponent's information no matter whether he could play or not.

Standing on the NBA court for the first time, Yang Ze couldn't hide the excitement in his heart. From this moment on, he is considered an NBA player, and he is completing his debut.

Iverson is sitting on the sidelines. This is a rare time for him to rest since he came to the game this season.He watched Yang Ze step by step onto the court, and he was also emotional that it was not easy for a rookie.

Brother, I'll help everything I can, and it's up to you, don't let us down.

In the local hospital in Philadelphia, Colin's family gathered together, watching the game intently.

"Dad, Yang, it's Yang, he's playing." Dana said excitedly, the joy in her heart was beyond words.

"Hahaha, I finally got my wish."

The moment he set foot on the court, Yang Ze also said silently in his heart:
"Coach Blair, did you see that?"

With the whistle of the referee, the Clippers sent the baseline ball, and Livingston dribbled the ball across the half.

Ordinary rookies value such opportunities very much, and they are very active in both offensive and defensive ends.

Ze Yang greeted him with open arms, and the two did not fight hard. Livingston moved to the flank while dribbling.

He is also looking for opportunities, Yang Ze's footsteps are very tight, and his attention is very concentrated.

Ze Yang knew Livingston, and his three-point ability was not outstanding, so he concluded that Livingston would not shoot three-pointers, either passing the ball or looking for opportunities to break through.

Being watched closely by Ze Yang, Livingston called his teammates to pick and roll.

As soon as his teammates came up, Livingston accelerated the dribble, and Yang Ze immediately followed, but it was Chris Kaman who stood between the two.

The No. 6 pick of the platinum generation with a big poke mustache and a solid body.

Yang Ze bumped his head into Kaman's chest, feeling like he hit a wall, almost staring at him.

Is this the body of an NBA center?

Livingston got rid of Yang Ze's entanglement smoothly, got blocked in the penalty area, passed the ball to Quinton Rose in the bottom corner, and made a long two-pointer from the bottom corner.

"How?" Iverson looked at the coach off the court and asked.

Maurice Cheeks said: "The enthusiasm is good, but the experience is lacking. After all, it is the first time to play. Let's take a look."

Ze Yang took the ball for the first time on the NBA court and came to the frontcourt smoothly.

Because Ze Yang has just entered the NBA, there is relatively little information and he has never played a game, so Livingston doesn't know what kind of player Ze Yang is, and he puts a lot of pressure on defense.

That pair of long arms can almost embrace Yang Ze, and Yang Ze will not stop because of his defense.

Without further ado, go directly to the big move, the upgraded version of Sam Gold, Yang Ze pushed the ball out, Livingston's long arm was so far behind the basketball, Yang Ze immediately pulled it back, and at the same time stepped forward .

Livingston: Just two inches away.

"Dribbling is okay, it feels a bit like you." The head coach rubbed his chin and said thoughtfully.

"Maybe there will be surprises." Iverson also said with a smile, as long as Yang Ze applies what he has learned to the court, it will definitely play a role, or open up space, or get rid of the defense.

Dribbled the ball out of space, and Yang Ze also broke through to the inside, but the Clippers' defense came quickly.

There was a strong enemy blocking him before, and Livingston was chasing after him. Yang Ze had to make a choice immediately, otherwise he would be trapped in a double-teaming situation.

Using the corner of his eye, Ze Yang caught a glimpse of Korver on the flank, and in the process of advancing, he hit the ground with one hand and passed the ball.

Ze Yang's strength is still very good.There is a strong body as a support, and in the past training, strength training has not fallen behind.

Korver received the ball and shot directly without hesitation.

Korver was the 2003st overall draft pick of the Platinum Generation in 51. After entering the league, he gradually moved closer to a 3D player relying on his excellent shooting ability.

He is accurate on three-pointers, good at running off the ball, and has a certain ability to steal.

Ze Yang's pass, not to mention how good the timing is, is enough for Korver to complete the shot.

"Swish"

The 76ers responded with a long two points, 40 to 34, or a 6-point difference.

Iverson stood up from his seat, pursed his lips, clapped his hands, and kept nodding.

An assist was completed as soon as he came up. Although the timing of the pass was a little late, Korver was mainly responsible for scoring the ball, but Yang Ze's breakthrough also attracted the defense.

Ze Yang gave Korver a high-five while retreating, and then looked to the sidelines. Iverson clenched his fist and waved it, signaling Yang Ze to continue to cheer.

In the next round, Livingston played very smartly. On the last ball, he broke through easily and saw that Yang Ze was inexperienced. For this ball, he used the cover of his teammates to hit the penalty area. Relying on his wingspan, he successfully threw hit.

Switching offense, Louis Williams took the initiative to ask for the ball, with a strong desire to attack, Ze Yang dribbled the ball to his side, handed the ball to Lu Wei, and formed a pick-and-roll, isolating the defensive Quinton Rose.

Lu Wei took this opportunity to dribble to the right corner and hit a fadeaway jumper.

A covering teammate scored, which added another 1 point to Yang Ze's impression of the head coach.

In the next round, Ze Yang missed a rebound, but in the defensive transition, he was interfered by Livingston's long arm, and the basketball was released.

杨泽被艾弗森替换下场，第二节打了2分钟，拿下0分1助攻1篮板1失误。

"Generally speaking, it's average. There is still some distance from the expectations you gave us. However, we also understand that you need to adapt to the intensity and speed of the game. We will also remain patient and you must maintain confidence."

The head coach of the 76ers, Maurice Cheeks, is a very easy-going person, not to mention his coaching ability. This docile temper is rare among NBA coaches.

He has some experience in controlling players' emotions, so he gets along well with the players.

Iverson once said: "If you have a problem with Cheeks, then you must be doing something wrong."

Ze also has this feeling, because Cheeks is patiently explaining his mistakes on the field.

For example, when defending Livingston, pay attention to the distance between you and him. If you are too close, once the opponent forms a pick-and-roll and you are entangled by the opponent's big man, you have to make a big circle to cover the defense, and your circle Time, the opponent has completed an attack.

Of course, it doesn't work if you stay too far away. This is to give your opponent a chance.

Cheeks said: "As for the defensive distance, this still requires you to control yourself in the face of different opponents in the game."

"Also as a point guard, you have to keep your eyes and ears on the ground all the time so you don't get sneaked up.

There is also a very important point, you are a point guard, you have to trust your own judgment on the court, whether you are shooting or passing the ball, don't hesitate, the opportunity is fleeting. "

Yang Ze listened carefully, nodded, and wrote down some key points that the head coach said.

It's rare for a head coach to teach a player on a ten-day short contract like this in the NBA. It can only be said that Iverson, the core of the 76ers, has enough face.

The game on the court continued. After Iverson returned to the court, Brand, the Clippers' top scorer, also reappeared.

The game has been very anxious. In the second half, the Clippers suddenly accelerated the pace, and a wave of 10-2 climax opened the score.

94 to 86, in the last minute, seeing that there was no hope of chasing points, Cheeks let Yang Ze appear again.

(End of this chapter)