Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 268
The summer league here is in full swing, and the China competition over there has also been finalized.

There will be two games, one in BJ on October 10th and one in Shanghai on October 14th.

Of course, the Lakers also have a condition, that is, they must sign a Chinese player with a short-term contract during the game to create a gimmick.

"I said, has David Stern ever engaged in such a big battle before? Broadcasting two preseason games to 8 countries and regions in 177 languages? He really doesn't usually value the Chinese market. , it's cheap for Leslie Alexander, a cheapskate, and he picked Yao Ming, which is a brilliant move." Jim read the tournament agreement and threw it aside.

"What's the matter with our wise and powerful head coach? Will you feel headaches about the preseason? But I really want to go to China to play around and see if it is like the legend... But it is said that everyone in China is supporting Houston Oh Rockets! If we go, it will be a real away game. Facing so many opponent fans, we cannot lose in momentum, otherwise we will be ashamed and thrown abroad." Laughlin held a stack of technical statistics Walked over and smiled.

"What do you mean you can't lose in terms of momentum? Are we good at strength? Whether it is Kobe or Kevin, they are all fans! We will not be afraid of anyone compared to popularity! When the time comes, I will show you 60e Kemi Awesome!" Jim retorted immediately.

After Jim served as the head coach, many things have been transferred to the uniform team headed by Kupchak, such as rookie inspections, free agent signings, etc.

So Kupchak waved his hand and signed Laron Proffit and Tony Bobbitt to fill the roster. Jim didn't say much, the rotation players are enough, and the previous two seasons have accumulated too much. many young players, but the effect is counterproductive. Many talented young players did not get enough opportunities to play. They were neither cultivated nor retained. Instead, they were married to other teams, such as Boozer and Gerrard. · Wallace.

The only bright spot is that under the strong recommendation of the European scouting team, the team signed the Argentine forward Andris Nocioni who played for the Spanish Taus Miraca team with the only middle class contract.

Part of the reason Jim insisted on being the head coach himself was to make sure every player was on the right track.

Like Trevor Ariza.

Kurt Rambis was called to Jim's office.

"You seem to have something to say about Trevor's training program?"

"Teach... Coach, I think he should be given more freedom, his talent is still good, if he lets go..." Rambis hesitated.

"If he lets go, after three seasons, can he grow into a player averaging 20 points per game? With Kobe, Kevin and Dwyane on the team?" Jim spread his hands and asked road.

"I'm afraid not, but Jim..." In desperation, Rambis called out his name directly.

"For many players, there is a specialty that is more valuable than knowing everything but being loose. We don't need a 2-round 47th rookie to save the game in singles, and we won't in the future, but if he can Contribute 10 minutes per game of high-quality defense, shut down the opposing swingman while making two or three three-pointers, everyone will be very happy. No team needs a low average of 16 points per game. But all teams need an excellent 3D player, and I'm doing it for his own good." Jim took out a training plan and handed it to Rambis. "It's not just Trevor. There are other people's development directions besides the starting lineup. If you have any objections, you are welcome to discuss it."

"Understood, I'll do it now."

Almost every player on the Lakers has three-point drills on their training schedule, even David West and Nene, who are required to hit some corner threes when necessary .

David West is okay. His mid-range shot already has a certain foundation. The distance of the three-pointer from the bottom corner is shorter than that of the top of the arc and 45 degrees. A little practice will be very effective.

Nene is even worse. The mid-range shot is not stable, and it took a lot of time for the coaching staff just to fix the hand shape.

And Varejao and Haslem got the sole guidance of the veteran Vladi Divac. Although Haslem entered his third season, although he still didn't have much playing time, he worked hard and never complained. Just constantly polishing his skills, whether it's rebounds or half-stops near the free throw line, there have been earth-shaking changes compared to when he first entered the league.

Garnett took off his protective boots, but he couldn't participate in confrontation practice. He could only practice shooting alone. During the interval, he would run to the sidelines and yell at others to point out their mistakes.

"Listen everyone, I know you all want to stay on the team, but what I need is not brainless singles, unless one of you is confident that you can beat Kobe Bryant in singles, otherwise, give me old Honestly follow the tactical requirements!" Originally, he planned to find a few treasures from the many short-term workers signed by Kupchak, but Jim was disappointed in the end. To show off one's own ability, one does not know that the most indispensable thing in the league is a single player.

However, Nocioni, who was born in Argentina and played in the European League for several years, has become a clear stream. Although he is a white player, Nocioni's style of play is surprisingly tough. The devil in the world never backed down, and in the Summer League game against a group of rookies, Nocioni was even more comfortable. The first time he played on behalf of the team, he played against the Clippers' high-ranking pick Chris Wilcox. He scored a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds, and sent 5 assists, which perfectly reflects the immediate combat power of older rookies and the team awareness of players with European background.

The Lakers made great strides all the way in Xialian and achieved four consecutive victories, but this did not stop the mouths of the trolls.

"Looks like what Phil Jackson left is still there, summer league doesn't prove anything, the Lakers roster, even a leash dog on the dugout, can casually win summer league... Speaking of roster, Jim Buss Doesn't he find that the only real point guard on his team is Chauncey Billups? It's been that way since last season, and he'd rather spend tons of dollars inside and on the wing for players who might not be able to play , and are unwilling to add a qualified point guard? In my opinion, the Lakers won the championship last season, thanks to Billups' luck and not being injured!" A western team manager who did not want to be named Said so in an interview.

"If I had cap space, I would choose to sign Steve Nash. Unfortunately, I don't have space, so Steve went to the Suns. In my opinion, some people need to take care of their teams, because the next season is the biggest. The joke may happen to you!" Jim immediately counterattacked, and there is no one else who can have such a leisurely mood except Mark Cuban.

(End of this chapter)