If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 160 Looking forward to a new challenge
The Spurs finally bolstered their weakest wing this summer with the acquisition of Richard Jefferson, a quasi-All-Star who for some reason began to degenerate.

Their inside line got a veteran McDyess.

In fact, it still doesn't work, there is no doubt that there is a shortage of insiders, except for the old guys, they can only be replaced by newcomers.

The Spurs' draft vision is not bad, but don't think that they have a few classic cases because they have a few classic cases. Most of the time, the players selected by the Spurs can only be said to be ordinary.

Many people in the outside world think that the Spurs can return to the championship, but their insiders really don't allow it.

That is to say, starting from this season, the Spurs obviously didn't care so much about defense, and began to look for opportunities in the offensive direction.

After all, the player configuration can't keep up, so we can only find another way.

At this time, the Spurs are still full of confidence.

The Spurs also have a boss who picks and picks, and spending a little extra money feels like he has done a great deal.

The main reason is that the identity of the Spurs as a strong team is impressive. Duncan's No. [-] pick is really easy to use, so the outside world thinks that the Spurs will do it again.

If other players only do so much of what they do, other people won't think so.

The Spurs' preseason start is not much different from last season, except that the wing has become Jefferson.

For the Thunder, who are very strong inside, the Spurs' lineup is really weak.

Only Duncan can resist the Spurs inside, and because of his age, the Thunder are very arrogant.

Facing the Spurs, Yi Jian was not polite either, and kept attacking the inside line at the beginning.

Bonner or something, really can't cause him any trouble.

The Spurs didn't seem to care so much about this game, although their coach Popovich looked a little unhappy.

The key is that Duncan didn't fully exert his strength, they were mainly playing from the outside.

Parker, Finley and Jefferson are the main attackers, how should I say?A little bit not strong enough.

It's not like the Thunder came up and started a big fight. The Spurs, who are in charge of the old man, can't bear it.

It can only be said that everyone thinks differently. The Spurs are still testing the lineup at this time. It doesn't seem like the Thunder have almost determined the situation.

"It's boring." Yi Jian was a little lost in interest.

But he didn't show mercy, and his opponents in the West were about to beat him violently.

After the rotation came up, the Spurs improved instead.

George Hill played very well, and rookie Blair really has a hand on the offensive end.

In fact, there are many rookies who have no problems in terms of technology and physical fitness, and can play well after entering the league.

Some of them appear to be very weak, completely different from those in college. Many times, they have a bad mentality and cannot seize opportunities.

The performance of Hill and Blair immediately helped the team catch up with the score.

But soon there were problems with the Spurs' defense. Now the Spurs players, no matter the outside or inside, are really not good at defense. Duncan is not on the court.

Like the rookie Blair, he is completely inside like a sixth man. He is good at attacking but not defensive at all.

Yi Jian also began to sit on the bench to watch his teammates' performance, and made comments from time to time.

"The ball can be a little tougher. It's just a straight shot. Their inside line can't be defended."

"You have to be more resolute in your shot. The shot just now was obviously an opportunity, but because of hesitating for a while, the defense kept up."

"The defense must stand in a good position and interfere with the opponent's actions, rather than rushing."

"If you want to pass the ball, pass it earlier, and if you don't pass it, you must attack by yourself. If you stop and pass it for the pass, you will lose the opportunity and make mistakes easily."

The young man next to Yi Jian was amazed by Yi Jian's wisdom, and they all learned knowledge with an open mind.

"Yi, you need to bring more rookies to lead the team." The old man on the coaching staff smiled happily.

This is not a joke, Yi Jian often communicates with the coaching staff, he really has the talent in this area.

Originally, Yi Jian had some knowledge by relying on his open eyes, but as his basketball attributes improved, his understanding of the game became more and more profound.

The coaching staff is not disgusted with his frequent participation.

In the second quarter, the main players of both sides played, and the Spurs were still not strong enough.

In addition to Parker, the other two GDPrs are a bit paddling.

To be honest, Parker wasn't that big of a threat.

The damage done by Yi Jian and Durant was real.

After playing again, Yi Jian began to pass the ball more. He scored at the top of the arc and directly activated his skills. The pass was fast and accurate. After his teammates got used to it, he could often play easy and effective offenses.

He is completely different from those slow support insiders. Only by facing him directly can he feel the huge difference.

First of all, he passes the ball quickly, and the defender's attention is turned to him, and the ball has been distributed to teammates who can attack directly.

The point is, the defender Yi Jian will not stare at his passing too much, his offense is the most threatening weapon.

So his passing is still different from those of those organization masters, and the defensive players really don't know how to defend.

If you only pay attention to his pass, whether Yi Jian breaks through or shoots directly, it is very dangerous.

If the Spurs' starting lineup is not desperate, the game is doomed.

In the second half, the Thunder were still stronger.

Even if the Spurs' substitute lineup played well and caught up with the score, they did not complete the counterattack after all.

In fact, only the Lakers are strong in the Western Conference this season.

It's not easy to say about the Eastern Conference. Each of the strong teams has its own weaknesses.

However, it is too early to look at the situation of the alliance, and there are many things that may affect the final result.

What Yi Jian has to do is to help the team become better while avoiding injuries.

He must take better care of his body before the playoffs this time, otherwise he will be upset because of injuries that affect the outcome of the game in the playoffs.

Fortunately, with the improvement of basketball data, his hidden attributes are getting higher and higher, and he will not be so easy to get injured.

The injury at the end of last season was actually a hidden danger during the season.

This summer, the national team's competition was not very intense, but Yi Jian took care of him very well.

After winning the Spurs, the Thunder beat the Kings in the last game of the preseason.

Yi Jian won the game without any rest.

Before the start of the regular season, Yi Jian was interviewed. He said bluntly that the goal of the Thunder this season is to chase the championship.

"The fans are enthusiastic and I see the anticipation in their eyes."

"Actually, I am also looking forward to the new season, because it can make up for the regrets of last season. In the preseason, we gradually found our own rhythm."

"I don't care about the comments from the outside world, because I know very well that the strength of the team is stronger than last season. We are very hungry and know what we can do together."

"The coach was a little worried, and I told him not to worry. I think soon, we'll show everyone what kind of competitor we are."

(End of this chapter)