Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 378 Determinants
Jim was a special guest on TNT's "NBA Insider," along with two old acquaintances, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley.

"Everyone's performance is obvious to all. Although it is a preseason game, we can see that the team's chemical reaction is very good. Under Coach Nelson, the players can better show their offensive talents. If we want to win, we must win well, so that we can be worthy of our supporters." Jim's opening was of course a series of official words.

"With all due respect, I always believe that without a qualified center, it is difficult to go far in the playoffs... Can you talk to us about why you continue to build a team like this, is it necessary to completely abandon the inside line?" Kenny Smith cut to the chase.

"Whether it's Pat Riley's ideas, or Coach Don Nelson's ideas, or some of my ideas, we all envisioned a team where everyone can handle the ball, push the ball forward, organize the offense, and everyone can play. Playing multiple positions, when you have a lot of players with high IQs in your hand, and then bringing them together, it will produce a wonderful chemical reaction. As for the inside problem you mentioned, I have to admit that no team can fully Give up the inside line, we have about two months to see the effect, and I don't rule out the possibility of continuing to make adjustments to the team lineup." Jim organized his words and decided to tell the truth.

Of course, he still hopes that David Lee and Varejao can win a little bit, at least a little improvement in top defense, so there is no need to look for a blue-collar center. After Marcin Gortat is in place next season, this problem will be resolved If it is resolved, it is not a big problem for the body of the Polish Hammer to act as a shit-stirring stick inside.These small calculations are not enough for outsiders.

"Can you talk about other teams? For example, the Suns? The Suns last season can be said to be the second strongest team in team history, second only to when I led the team to the Finals." Barkley started the next topic.

"The Suns last season were indeed very strong. In terms of offensive firepower, they may not lose to any team in history, and defeating them will consume us a lot. As for who is stronger and who is weaker than your Sun...you Lost in the finals, which is slightly better... off topic, they lost Joe Johnson, got Boris Diaw, and signed Raja Bell, which is the main personnel change.Boris Diaw Definitely a good player, all round, talented, I've always wanted to bring him to L.A., Raja Bell played for the Lakers, he's a good defender and shooter, but Joe Johnson is a He is an excellent offensive and defensive player. He will be selected as an All-Star this season. I think his departure is a great loss for the Suns. Joe Johnson can be used as the second ball-holding point and a single point when the tactics cannot be played. Not just a pitcher, Boris Diaw's offensive ability is weak, and Raja Bell can't attack with the ball, the pressure is bound to be all concentrated on Steve Nash." Jim gave his analysis.

Kenny Smith agrees.

"The Spurs still retain their core lineup, but after winning the championship, the motivation of veterans will decline. Players such as Brent Barry and Glenn Robinson, including Rasheed Wallace, will find it difficult to return to the team. After playing this season, Duncan's health will become their main barometer; the Mavericks may be a terrible opponent, they have too many people who can play, and Dirk Nowitzki already has As for the Sonics, we can only hope that they will be lucky if they lose Nate McMillan." Jim talked eloquently, commenting on the top Western Conference teams last season.

The new Supersonics head coach Bob Weiss feels offended. What does it mean to "lose Nate McMillan and I can only wish the Supersonics good luck"?This is obviously looking down on yourself.

Jerome James was poached by the Knicks, and the Sonics immediately made a move and signed Mickey Moore, known as the "snake man", to fill the inside line, while the other main players from last season were retained.No matter how you look at it, the competitiveness has not declined much, so why ask for more blessings.

The Lakers' next preseason opponent is the Sonics.

Facts have proved that Jim's words are not alarmist. Although the offensive level has not dropped too much due to the existence of Ray Allen and Lewis, the departure of Nate McMillan has taken away the tough defense of the Supersonics last season. The Sonics seemed to have lost their soul. They were bombarded by the Lakers for 45 points in the second quarter, which directly turned the second half into garbage time.

In the face of Ray Allen and his team, Kobe will never show mercy, even in the preseason game. In the whole game, Kobe made 17 of 11 shots and scored 32 points with extremely high efficiency to help the team The Sonics beat the Sonics 137 to 101, winning three consecutive preseason games.

In three games, averaging 126.7 points per game, the Lakers' violent offensive firepower amazed the league.

There was no match scheduled for the next day, and the players were conducting low-intensity training under the organization of the assistant coach.

"It seems that you also attach great importance to the start of this season, and let the players go all out to play from the beginning of the preseason." Jim and Don Nelson were chatting in the office.

Playing is the job of the players. Generally speaking, in ordinary games, the enthusiasm of the players is definitely not as high as in the focus game. Many players are very excited about specific games, but for ordinary games, it is a mentality of clocking in and going to work. .For example, Derek Anderson, who has been in the league for 8 years, has recognized his own strength, and playing a few more games to earn more money is his goal. Grab the ball and don't shoot it, give it to the captain, sacrifice data to contribute to the team's victory is the best player and so on, let them go to hell.

And an excellent coach can enable players to play relatively high enthusiasm in more games. This is the first to recommend Phil Jackson. He is good at controlling the players' psychology. When it comes to critical moments, the team can always adjust to a relatively good state to meet the duel.

"This is ridiculous. You have only left the position of coach for a few months, have you forgotten what kind of boys you have under your command? They are eager for revenge, eager to prove that their mentality does not need me to mobilize additionally , I’m even still worried about how to make them play more restrained.” Don Nelson laughed.

Some people are content with the status quo, and some people pursue greatness. This is the gap between ordinary players and stars. Players who can enter the NBA must never lack talent, but it is not just talent that determines the height of their careers.

(End of this chapter)