Starting with 2006

Chapter 411 The Worries of the Dream Team
"Mike, why don't you look so happy, what are you thinking?"

Mike Krzyzewski couldn't help laughing at D'Antoni, who seemed to be in a daze. He and D'Antoni had a good personal relationship. The two had a lot of contact with each other, and usually discussed the team's tactical issues a lot. They are all well aware of their level, so they admire each other.

The two joked occasionally, but he rarely saw D'Antoni show a sad face on the originally relaxed and happy schedule analysis. This is not like the running and gun master with a confident light in his eyes!

"I feel like we have a potential opponent who's been watching us, which is dangerous."

"Formidable opponent,"

The old coach K is thoughtful. He knows that the opponents they face in this Olympic Games are very strong, so although their lineup is very strong this year, there are super giants like Kobe James and superstars like Howard Kidd Wade Anthony , and Paul at the same time, such a lineup can be described as star-studded, and there is no doubt that they will win the gold medal in this Olympic Games.

This is their self-confidence, which comes from the pride and confidence in their bones. No one can defeat the powerful dream team, even the mighty Spain will fall in front of them!
But old K and their coaches are still very sober, because they know that the current dream team is not an invincible team, thinking that their current lineup is not a perfect lineup in the traditional sense, because their starting lineup Another huge flaw, that is the position of the center forward!
Although they have Howard as the starting center and Boozer as a substitute, this does not mean that their center position can be as safe as guards and forwards, because both Howard and Boozer have problems. It will be a disadvantage against the real top centers in the international arena.

Whether it is Spain's Pau Gasol or China's Yao Ming, they will penetrate their inside lines in a one-on-one situation, and China does not need to worry too much, the most important thing is their old opponent, Spain.

The integrity of this team is very strong, both offensively and defensively are extremely balanced, their players have excellent passing awareness, are willing to run and cover for teammates, everyone is very selfless, and it can even be said that they as a whole It is one of the best overall awareness of all countries!
They are confident but not really arrogant. Last year's disastrous defeat to Argentina has already caused them controversy in the United States, so this year they must take a championship back, otherwise all of them will be affected by the American people and those who are everywhere No one wants to be scolded by politicians, not to mention that they are all one of the best players in the NBA, so they must win this Olympic Games.

They are very vigilant, so naturally they made all the preparations that should be done a month ago. The biggest opponent they encountered in this Olympic Games should be Spain.

Although Pau Gasol is all-powerful and omnipotent in the international basketball arena, Spain's back line is also the strongest in the world, Rudy Fernandez, Jose Calderon, Ricky Ruby Oh, such excellent players, both their IQ and ability are at the NBA level, and they are all very good organizers. This is also the confidence that Pau Gasol has in the interior.

And now with Marc Gasol's growth in the Bobcats, there is no doubt that Spain is second only to the United States among all national teams in terms of interior and exterior talent reserves, and their archenemy Argentina is also very strong. , but their strongest is the starting lineup, Manu Ginobili, Carlos Delfino, Andre Nocioni, Luis Scola, Fabricio Oberto, have The 04 Athens Olympic champion Argentina played by four players in the NBA is undoubtedly one of the strongest lineups in this Olympic Games!

But what they are most worried about is still Spain. They are too strong and they are too united, so old K can understand D'Antoni's mood now. A strong lineup, if they can't win the championship this time, they will definitely be nailed to the pillar of shame in history like the last dream team. No one wants to have such an experience.

So this time they have to be serious, and he can understand D'Antoni's worries. In fact, although he is very confident in his heart, he will not say that he does not take his opponents seriously, but he will not take his opponents seriously like D'Antoni. The worry in his heart showed on his face.

This is also his confidence as the most famous and powerful head coach in the NCAA, so as the current head coach of the Dream Team, he must comfort his assistant: "Mike, you don't have to worry too much. For Spain and Argentina, their strongest point is that our players' personal abilities are far superior to theirs. We don't even need any tactics. I think you should have confidence in our players. They can definitely do it. We still have All the demands of the American people, who else has the chance to win the gold medal this time except us!"

Looking at the plain face, it seems that he doesn't care at all, only the gleam in his eyes can show his true thoughts. He is a very proud person, and Mike D'Antoni is also a very proud person , he also has his own glory, and what he is worried about now is the key person who brought him all the glory.

"What do you think of China?"

He hesitated for a while, but still didn't bring up the question, because a few days ago, several of their assistant coaches all agreed that Huaxia was very strong, but the strength was limited, at most it was at the level of the top four, and it was difficult to go further difficult.

The arrival of Gao Tian certainly provided China with the most critical and needed outside firepower, but also, the big-name NBA stars are not very used to international competitions. This is because of the subtle differences in the rules on the one hand, and on the other hand because of the differences of their teammates. Therefore, it is hard to say whether Gao Tian can match his performance in the NBA in international competitions.

In addition, there is a lack of talent in China's back line. A mere Sun Yue can only guarantee that they can barely maintain the normal operation of the ball on the court. Wanting to go further in the international arena as a defender is a hurdle that China can never get around. It is also one of the reasons why all of them are not optimistic about Huaxia. Without offensive guards, Huaxia's ceiling is too low, and it is impossible to display the true abilities of their two MVP-level players.

If they can have a center like Yao Ming then why worry about Spain?

D'Antoni smiled slightly, and walked out of here with Old K.

(End of this chapter)