Coach Lee

Chapter 608 I Really Can't Retire (22)

At the end of the Asian Games, the NBA has already started the preseason.

That's why people like Li Nan didn't play in the Asian Games.

The time is really tight and I can't arrange it.

In this summer, the NBA has made new rule adjustments.

The three most important, and the three rules that will change the future of the league are:

"The half-time time has been changed from 10 seconds to 8 seconds."

In the original 10-second halftime, the players would slowly dribble the ball from the backcourt, and the defender wouldn't have any extra thoughts.

Serve from the baseline, spend six to seventy-nine seconds to pass halftime, and then play a game of tactics, find open players and so on, almost in the last few seconds, when the 24 seconds are about to run out.

Everyone seeks stability, and there is no pursuit of offensive rhythm, just the pursuit of stability and a high shooting percentage.

However, the half-time time was changed, although it was only 2 seconds, but its impact on offense and defense was huge.There are so many "hands and feet" that coaches can do in it.

However, it is the other two rules that have more impact.

"The legalization of joint defense!"

"Defend for three seconds!"

The legalization of joint defense, as the name suggests, can be used for joint defense!Those old rules, such as "don't leave your defender for too long or too far", etc., have to be changed now.

The defensive three seconds, in fact, it was briefly implemented in the 66-67 season, but it was canceled after two seasons.Now its reappearance is naturally to avoid overcrowding inside, so that outside players can have more room to break through.

The legalization of the zone defense is aimed at players who are difficult to defend alone, and the defense for three seconds is to prevent the zone defense from restricting the penalty area.

These rule changes also give the coaches of the league another chance to show their talents.

New tactics and new styles of play are emerging one after another.

In this summer, all the teams are busy with repairs, and there are not many big trades. -
The Nuggets haven't changed much.

Ewing, a 40-year-old veteran, decided not to hold the Nuggets back and retired with honor.

They brought in a young big man from Georgia, Nikolaos Sgotishvili, a fellow from Li Nan's former teammate Frank King.For the others, there is no change at all.

Point guard: Billups, Tim Hardaway, Gilbert Arenas
Shooting guards: Li Nan, Michael Reid, Tariq Abdul-Wahad

Small forwards: Hamilton, Danny Fortson, Donnell Harvey
Power Forwards: Wang Dazhi, Gideon Hamilton, Nickloz Sgotishvili
Centers: Ben Wallace, Priest Lauderdale, Chris Anderson

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Other teams also have their own actions.

The 76ers failed to keep Mutombo, and they picked up big pitcher Keith Van Horn in free agency.

Iverson is surrounded by old players such as Snow, McGee, Coleman, and Witherspoon.

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However, the Bucks renewed the contract of Glenn Robinson in advance this summer, and Ray Allen's agent also asked the ball The team expressed its decision to go.

The Bucks failed to renew their contract with Ray Allen in advance. They also made up their minds and reached a deal with the Supersonics this summer. In the end, Ray Allen and Gary Payton swapped clubs.

Head coach George Karl only found out afterwards that his apprentice had been traded, and he even quarreled with the management because of his good temper.

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The Spurs fired Tim Duncan's super-high salary contract, however, did not pry Duncan away.

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban came forward, scolding the Spurs general manager Bob Vich for his shamelessness in newspapers and on TV.

Everyone in Dallas has been calling Pubvich a "traitor" this summer.

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The most frequently traded player this summer is the Wizards.

Because of last season's championship, the Wizards have also become a thorn in the side of many people, meat in the plate.

Many people in the Wizards team have been poached.

Nick Van Exel, the starting point guard, Voshan Leonard, the backup titan, and the caretaker of the drinking fountain were also poached.

Someone goes, of course someone comes.

Cavaliers point guard Andre Miller, Warriors Larry Hughes, Pistons guard Jerry Stackhouse, Jordan's North Carolina junior, all three of them came to the Wizards after becoming free agents.

As a result, the Wizards also have a starter, point guard Andre Miller, shooting guard Michael Jordan, small forward Scottie Pippen, power forward Antonio McDyess, and center Yao Liang.

Subs: Jerry Stackhouse, Bobby Jackson, Larry Hughes, Poopeye Jones, Jahidi White, Kristen Laettner.

The Wizards' lineup is stronger than last season.

At the beginning of the training camp for the new season, media reporters interviewed Jordan.

"Michael, someone said you should retire this summer so your career would be perfect. What do you think?"

Jordan replied:

"No, I can't retire yet. I'm worried about our young people! You know, the U.S. team lost the world championship again this summer. Last time, we sent amateur players to participate, which can be forgiven. However, this time It's the real US team! Obviously, their performance this time is really too unacceptable for me. Our young people haven't grown enough. I really can't retire! I want to urge you to grow!"

What Jordan said was affectionate and meaningful, and the emotional female reporter was also very moved.

A veteran who is nearly 40 years old is still thinking about the future of the young people in the league. Such a person really deserves to be No. 1 in our league.

However, some people don't believe in these ghosts.

Those who can tell the truth in front of the media are really stupid.

Who is Jordan?This is No.1 in NBA history and one of the most capable people.

Soon, another reporter asked.

"Michael, do you have any goals for this season's league?"

"Actually, there is no goal. If there is one, it is to hope to help our young people in the game."

Jordan still spoke so sincerely, without any expression on his face.

The reporter asked: "Do you mean to teach young people to play?"

"Hen~ Your understanding seems to be correct, but your tone is wrong. I really want to teach them how to play."

Then, Jordan's words quickly spread around the league.

"Our young people are not growing enough."

"I really can't retire yet."

"Teach young people to play ball!"

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Many young stars are naturally eager to move.Originally aimed at Li Nan, who was the MVP of the two consecutive years, the gun suddenly turned to the old guy Jordan.

"Old guy, just retire obediently, why come back to seek abuse?"

"Does the old guy really think he is omnipotent? I just want to show you some color."

"Gods are gods, they really have personality, but killing gods seems quite interesting."

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(End of this chapter)