Versatile Point Forward

Chapter 200
Unlike other major competitors, the main structure of the Blazers has not been changed, and the core players are still the same as last season, which means that they do not need to spend time getting used to it. Being familiar with tactics when playing has no effect on the team's combat effectiveness.

Therefore, when other teams in the playoffs of last season were still adjusting, the Blazers had taken the lead and won 11 consecutive victories, firmly occupying the top position in the Western Conference, and even the mighty Lakers had to be second.McMillan is very gratified, because the players under him have grown further, and more importantly, they are still very young. Except for Blake, none of the other players in the starting five are over 25 years old. A group of experts and fans were amazed.

Ye Feng is no longer a pure scorer like last season. With Roy's acquiescence, he gradually began to control the ball, although it was only a small part.This is because Ye Feng knows how to be a human being. If he were replaced by other young players, he would still have to hold most of the ball in his hands, but Ye Feng still wisely focused on Roy and supplemented himself.If Roy encounters strict defense, he will take the initiative to take over the heavy responsibility of organizing the offense, and by the way, he can also relieve Roy's pressure. Not sure, but how many teams in the league have such a luxurious configuration?

Of course, they didn't think about breaking the Bulls' miracle of 72 wins and 10 losses, but the ball that should be won must be won.For any team, losing is inevitable, how to adjust the mentality is the key.If you feel depressed because of a loss, it is likely to affect the state of the next game, so players must not only maintain physical health, but also maintain mental health, although not everyone is as extraordinary about victory as Kobe desire, but getting rid of the joy or frustration of the last game in time is what players need most in the long regular season.

At the beginning of the season, the Blazers continued to supplement from the free agent market, and used a three-year 3 million contract to get Andre Miller, who was elected the Eastern Conference Player of the Week last season. Born in 2100, Miller is 1976 years old, but last season he averaged 33 points, 16.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 6.5 steals per game, and his shooting percentage was as high as 1.33%.Among them, assists, assist-to-turnover ratio and steals are all among the top 47.3 in the league.In the playoffs, his data rose further, reaching 20 points, 21.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 5.3 steals.The reason why the Blazers signed him was that in addition to allowing him to bring experience to the team, he also hoped that he could act as a leader in the locker room and use his qualifications to appease possible problems among the players.

Ye Feng didn't mind Miller's arrival, in fact he had no right to mind.Miller has played 10 more seasons than him. He is a veritable senior with a gentle personality. It is absolutely no problem to be the boss of the locker room.The Blazers management's move is indeed very beautiful. They found a substitute with a different style for Blake and stabilized the locker room. 3 million in three years is really not expensive, let alone only 2100 million of which is guaranteed.

But the only thing that makes Ye Feng feel a little hazy is that the team has had two injuries so far, and Batum is still an important rotation player, his number one substitute!Batum had to undergo right shoulder surgery at the beginning of the season, and the doctor said he would be absent for at least five months.Another player troubled by injuries is No. 55 pick Mills. As early as July, he underwent surgery for a broken right foot. He needs to rest for four to six months. Otherwise, it would be impossible to rely on his outstanding performance in the Olympics. Fall to the 7th pick in the second round.Fortunately, the Blazers also chose him with the mentality of picking up the loopholes, otherwise they would probably be criticized by the fans again.

At this time, the deep advantages of the Blazers' bench are reflected. Miller is at the first position, and Outlaw is at the third position. The absence of Batum and Mills only makes the player list have two injury numbers. The team is still on the road at full speed and continues to move forward. After 11 consecutive victories, the momentum of the Blazers was blocked by the Eagles. "Eagle King" Joe Johnson scored 35 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists, and Josh Smith scored 20 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists, With the all-around data of 2 steals and 2 blocks, with the outstanding performance of the two, the Eagles fought hard for an overtime and knocked down the Blazers who came from afar.

But the loss of a game did not sink the Blazers. Instead, they restarted the winning streak like a chicken blood.Not only the local media in Portland, but also national media such as ESPN, Sports Illustrated and CBS shouted: "The Trail Blazers are going to the championship!" For the local Trail Blazers fans in Telan, since the team started with 11 consecutive victories, the Rose Garden Arena at home has been almost full, and it has also driven the sales of peripheral products. Roy's No. 7 jersey and Ye Feng's No. 3 The jersey number is the two most common numbers in the stands.

Ye Feng turned a deaf ear to the media's flattery. He knew what kind of style these media had when he was in college. If you play well, they will brag desperately. If you play badly, they will instantly change their face and step on you.He knew that this was the style formed by the media in order to attract attention, and he didn't plan to criticize anything, anyway, just treat them as farting.Sometimes Ye Feng is really glad that he chose professional basketball. It's cruel, but it's true. Other people's gossip will be hidden in front of the victory of the game. As long as you win the game, you will naturally be able to stand on the top of the mountain and laugh Look at the things and people at the foot of the mountain.

Although there are many young players in the team, firstly, the captain Roy is mature and prudent, and secondly, McMillan also explicitly forbids the players to pay attention to media reports, so the overwhelming praise did not make the Blazers players feel slack, more and more People started to turn their ears off the window like Ye Feng, and only wanted to play well.This is the demeanor of a mature strong team, without exaggeration or inferiority, just walking forward step by step, and the record will always be the best shield against external interference.

But what the whole Blazers team doesn't know is that the crisis not far away is well hidden. If there is a little misstep, their ambitions this season will become a fantasy and will be broken immediately.

(End of this chapter)