NBA Building Cardinals

Chapter 46 Chris Duhon

For Du Hong, no one knows him better than Liu Rui, and no one expects him more than Liu Rui.

Although Du Hong had only 11.1 points and 7.2 assists in his peak season in his previous life.

But what really makes him stand in the NBA is his defense.

Du Hong's defensive ability on the ball is very strong, his pace is proficient, his quick hands are sharp, and his diligent attitude makes him the team's first outside barrier.

Moreover, he is relatively conservative in defense against people, and rarely takes risks to steal the ball. It is completely like the Xixi version of Payton! !
In his previous life until after Du Hong retired, the society's evaluation of him was:
One of the best defensive point guards in the East, but mediocre offensive talent.

Just like a college graduate who has just started working, he is still looking for his own social value and psychological positioning.

Just talking about the positioning of the players, in this league, Liu Rui can confidently say that no one is stronger than himself.

On the offensive end, Du Hong's shooting percentage is less than [-]% all the year round, but he has been able to gain a foothold in the league for nine years. This is because of Du Hong's fierce defense.

The difference is that Duhon's defense is very clean, and his defensive ability depends entirely on his judgment of offensive players and his defensive stability.

Although Du Hong is not an excellent defender, in terms of single defense ability in the backcourt, Du Hong is definitely the top defender in this era.

Although in the previous life, because of the rebuilding of the Bulls, these rookies were given a lot of playing time.

But Duhon only averaged 30.00 points per game on the offensive end with only 5.9% of his offensive shooting percentage in the first season.

Even though there are still five assists per game, for a rebuilding team, enough playing time has been given, and the results handed over are obviously unsatisfactory.

But even with this low efficiency, in the long 82 regular season games, Duhon, who is like an iron man, not only followed the team for the entire season.

Among them, there were 73 starts, which was precisely because his defensive ability was recognized by the head coach of the Bulls at the time.

At that time, the head coach of the Bulls was Zen Master's first defensive assistant during the championship.

Being able to get his approval shows Du Hong's accomplishments on the defensive end.

But it was the bad offense that made the Bulls gradually lose patience with Duhon.

After all, what the team needs is a star player who can lead the team forward during the rebuilding period.

Rather than a backcourt blocker who can only defend.

Therefore, after the second year, Du Hong's average playing time gradually shortened, and he gradually returned to the substitute position until he completely became a substitute player.

At present, although the Bobcats' backcourt is relatively good in terms of field control ability and three-point ability, it is definitely a scumbag on the defensive end.

This is also the main reason why Liu Rui had to start rookie Bernard Robinson in the new season.

Although Robinson's defense can't be called good, but at least he has a strong body and can occupy some physical advantages when facing opponents.

Liu Rui knows that if the team wants to go further in the season, it must have an excellent defensive player in the backcourt.

Whether it's Charmons during the Heat period of later generations, or Danny Green during the Spurs' championship period.

Or later on, the Warriors Klay Thompson and the Cavaliers' Delavi Twist.

This has proved to people that if a team wants to go further, it must have excellent defenders in the team.

And whether it is the chasing egg Green who has been scolded all the time in later generations.

Or Beverly, known as Mad Dog.

What I have to admit is that although they are hated by others, every teammate hopes to have such a character in the team.

Not only can they encourage their teammates with their passionate style of play, but they can also use this fierce defense to make their opponents feel scared.

"Rui, since it's the player you need by name, I'll let Sam observe the arrangement here, but although they are only second-round picks, what kind of bargaining chip do we have to use to negotiate with the other party?"

"It's okay for the Knicks. After all, their main task this season is to hit the playoffs. With Marbury, Allan Houston, Crawford and Hardaway on the team, they won't focus too much on training a second-round pick."

"But the Bulls may not be very easy to operate. After all, they are currently in the rebuilding period and belong to the lowest point of the team. They are very important to every new blood and the team's draft pick."

"Although Du Hong is only a second-round pick, if they don't have enough chips, I believe they will not take the risk of giving up a rookie player who may play in the future."

General manager Smith does have some things, and he is quite clear about the current league structure.

"Oh, Mr. Smith, to put it bluntly, Jassidy White, Thron Smith and Temarsley, they don't get a lot of playing time in my system."

"However, after all, they have also been in the league for a while, and I will make their statistics look better in the only time they play after the start of the game."

"For Ariza's exchange, you only need to use one of them to let the Knicks choose arbitrarily, plus some cash, I believe it can be done easily. After all, Ariza is just a marginal player, and the Knicks will hit the playoffs this season."

"As for Duhon, I plan to use Robinson in the team to trade with the Bulls."

"Because of Robinson's stability in the preseason, he has received some attention from rebuilding teams, and his current trade value is still somewhat high."

"After all, this is his first season. As a rookie, no one knows what kind of player he will develop into in the future."

Liu Rui thought for a while and gave his own suggestion. After all, only Liu Rui knows clearly that Bernard Robinson can't play at all.

He can have the current data and stability entirely because of the tactical benefits.

With Wallace's breakthrough points and big center Brezek's passing vision far beyond the average inside.

Coupled with Kapono and House's two efficient three-pointers to open up space for him, Robinson can have so many open shots.

And throwing those open balls is just doing what a professional guard should do.

After all, he is not the Robertson of the Thunder of later generations. Without excellent defense, if he can't make those open three-pointers.

Well, I don't think any team in the league would waste a second-round pick on such a player.

"Why do you want to trade Bernard Robinson for Duhon? Rui, are you serious? You have to think clearly. Judging from Robinson's performance in the preseason, he is definitely worthy of the current draft situation."

"And he has now shown the potential to become a rotation player. Wouldn't it be too risky for us to make a deal like this?!"

The general manager Smith frowned, feeling that he was always unable to keep up with Liu Rui's pace. He always liked to do things that seemed so crazy to outsiders.

(End of this chapter)