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On October 2009, 10, the Lakers officially announced the start of the training camp for the new season. The team's 1-man roster was released: Farmar (12), Fisher (1), Walton (2), Yi Jianlian (4), Li Kang (9), Shannon Brown (10), Gasol (12), Vujacic (16), Kobe (18), Mbenga (24), Curry (28), Artest ( 30).

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The Lakers white-blue matchup begins, the white team lineup: Lao Yu, Kobe Bryant, Artest, Yi Jianlian, Gasol.

Blue team lineup: Curry, Vujacic, Li Kang, Walton, Mbenga.

At the beginning of the training game, Gasol and Mbenga jumped the ball in the middle circle, the blue team took the lead in jumping to the ball, Curry advanced with the ball, and Lao Yu stepped forward to lead the defense.

Marching to the top of the arc, Li Kang came up to cover and used the screen to make a three-point shot. Gasol switched out and interfered with Curry's shot.

Kobe pushed forward with the ball, Li Kang stepped forward to lead the defense, and marched to the top of the arc to signal for Alian and Artest to move. Alian bounced outside the three-point line, Artest stood at the free throw line, and Kobe passed to the open. Yi Jianlian.

Yi Jianlian raised his hand and made a three-point shot, and the ball hit the net, 3:3, and the White team also responded with a three-pointer.

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Kobe stopped the game, came to Artest, and told him that the tactics of the previous round were wrong, and that he should cut to the basket instead of standing on the free throw line.

Kobe patiently explained the triangle offensive tactical moves for each new player. Curry was always able to know the tactical intention at the first time, which also surprised Kobe. Curry's integration speed was faster than Gasol's first meeting .

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Curry advanced with the ball, Lao Yu stepped forward to chase and defend, Wharton came to the top of the arc to receive the ball, held the ball to support, and the top of the arc dealt the cards.

Curry and Vujacic crossed and ran, and Li Kang raised Curry to cover without the ball. Curry kept running without the ball, as if tireless, and used the cover to catch the ball from a 45-degree position on the right.

When the Waltons got the ball, Curry raised his hand and made a three-point shot. The ball was hit steadily, 3:6, and the blue team led by 3 points.

Kobe couldn't believe his eyes. Curry's shot speed and shooting stability seemed to see another Ray Allen. Is this really a rookie?

Except for Li Kang, everyone including Kobe has this question in their hearts, even the Zen master is no exception!

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Kobe pushed forward with the ball, Li Kang went forward to lead the defense, advanced to the top of the arc and passed to Gasol on the free throw line, Gasol responded with the ball, Kobe and Lao Yu crossed and ran, Artest cut to the basket .

Gasol hit the ground and passed to the basket, leading the ball. Artest caught the ball and made a low-handed layup, 5:6, and the White team clenched the score.

Muben speeds up the baseline ball, Li Kang quickly throws the ball to Curry, and advances one step beyond the three-point line. Curry makes an emergency stop and joins the ball for a three-pointer.

Li Kang stepped forward to give Curry a high-five, encouraging Curry to do a good job, keep going!

Everyone was stunned. Li Kang celebrated the goal in advance as if he knew that Curry would hit it as soon as he made a shot.

Li Kang looked relaxed. If everyone knew the famous scene where Curry took a three-pointer from the bottom corner, turned to face the audience to celebrate, and then the ball went into the net, what would it be like? Li Kang was looking forward to this scene.

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Lao Yu advances with the ball, Curry goes forward to lead the defense, advances to the top of the arc and passes it to Kobe in the low post, Kobe catches the ball and hits Li Kang with his back, a fake move, shakes from side to side, a fake throw and a real pass, the ball is passed to the side United Arab Emirates.

Ah Lian singles Wharton, a tentative step, a dry mid-range shot, the ball goes into the net, 7:9, the white team continues to narrow the score.

Curry advances with the ball, Lao Yu steps forward to lead the defense, changes direction and accelerates to throw off the defense, makes an emergency stop and joins the ball for a super long three-point shot, the team logo shoots, the ball crosses a perfect arc and enters the net, 7:12, The blue team leads by 5 points.

Li Kang smiled knowingly, and the logo shot really came. I believe Curry will be even better in this life.

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Kobe continued to advance, Li Kang stepped forward to lead the defense, advanced to the top of the arc and passed to Gasol under the basket, Gasol hit Mbenga with his back, and with a fake move, he passed to the air-cut Artest. Artest caught the ball and went to the basket, and successfully dunked with one hand. At 9:12, the white team chased after him.

Kobe stepped forward to applaud Artest, the ball was beautifully cut to the basket, and encouraged him to continue to work hard!

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Li Kang couldn't help feeling emotional when he saw this scene. In the previous life, the Lakers had Gasol as the pivot in the low post, and the Lakers played the smoothest offense in the league.

The departure of Trevor Ariza and the arrival of Artest in the 09-10 season broke this balance again. Because they couldn't understand the meaning of the triangle offense, when Artest was on the court, the Lakers' offense basically stagnated, and the triangle offense existed in name only.

During the regular season, if it weren’t for Kobe’s 6 lore shots, the Lakers’ record would only be worse. With the addition of Curry and Ah Lian in this life, Li Kang believes that Kobe will not be too tired and exhausted from playing. is too big.

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At the end of the match, Zen Master left the Big Three to discuss the rotation lineup for the new season.

In addition to the Big Three, the other two starting players also gave Zen master a headache. He did not expect that the team lineup changed a lot in his last dance, with three in and three out. At the same time, this was also his final test.

Zen master: "Everyone is talking about how to line up for the new season, so as to determine the rotation lineup?"

Kobe: "Mbenga can be mentioned as the starter, so it is not much different from last season."

Li Kang: "Boss, Mbenga's movement speed is too slow, and the inside defense is a problem. Otherwise, Curry and Artest will enter the starting lineup and completely play five small lineups, offensive and defensive transitions, defensive counterattacks, three-pointers The ball is going to explode."

Gasol: "Phil, the five small lineups are worth a try. Maybe this will become a turning point in the basketball world. Even if the five small lineups don't work, the team's record won't be too bad with these two behind them."

Kobe: "If Curry and Artest enter the starting lineup, it is worth a try. Artest's tough defense does not need to worry. I personally feel that Curry will be a big surprise for the Lakers in the new season. For those who have potential For rookies, we need to give more time and opportunities, and my rookie experience with Li Kang has further verified this point."

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Zen master: "Since all three of you agree, then put Curry and Artest into the starting lineup and completely change the five small lineups."

Many years later, in Zen Master's autobiography, he wrote that he was very fortunate to put rookie Curry in the starting lineup, which promoted the development of the small ball era and became the pioneer of coaches in the small ball era. After him, Kerr became more perfect. Small ball tactical system.

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