I'm not a basketball bully

Chapter 426

As soon as they heard about the new season, everyone didn't dare to smile.

After all, during the offseason, they almost lost the team. Now everyone must start to prepare mentally for the difficult new season.

"Next season, Su Ye will switch from SF and PF to SF and SG."

"This list is still under discussion, but we will report it to the league in this way when the time comes."

"This is today's morning meeting. It's over. The 30v5 training will start in 5 minutes."

As soon as the news broke, everyone was shocked.

Don't look at it as just a change of the second position, it can mean a lot of things on the court.

The first is the decision-making on the tactical position.

Previously, Su Ye was a small forward and a power forward, responsible for half inside and half outside.

After changing positions, becoming a small forward and shooting guard, he will become a pure main attacker and will not participate in any interior offensive links.

This also means that Randolph and Jordan will be entirely responsible for the inside, and Su Ye will rarely participate in the offense and defense of the inside in the new season.

Su Ye's chances of taking shots from the outside will be greatly increased, and his touch rate will be much higher than before.

After the morning meeting, Su Ye went to learn about new tactics from the coach.

Even if everyone wanted to ask Su Ye, they couldn't do so now.

Delong had no choice but to bring a group of people together to discuss this issue.

"Rookie, what position is the coach giving you?"

Stephenson answered DeLong's question with a blank look on his face.

"SF and SG."

"Is it also a wing forward?"

Delon rubbed his chin.

"In the new season, we will use a single controller and double wings?"

Within the team, their tactical positions are completely different.

For example, the secondary position of each team player reveals the player's role in the system.

For example, Deron is a pure PG, point guard, the No. 1 position on the court, and the initial starting point for all offensive tactics.

He usually positions himself in the center.

Ray Allen is the second position, a pure SG, shooting guard, second only to the small forward in scoring points, and is responsible for assisting the small forward in offense on both sides.

In a normal tactical system, this position is the one with the most cover.

This is just a task that single position players need to do.

Dual position means that this player has to do more things.

For example, Stephenson, who is the main SF and deputy SG, is a small forward and the third position.

As for the third position, his main position is to hold the ball in singles, causing damage to the opponent's inside and allowing others to have space to take action.

But if we use the most professional terminology, Stephenson's current position on the team should be called "wing forward".

Refers to players who hold the ball exclusively at the top of the double 45-degree arc.

This position needs to do more, often as a small forward, and at critical moments as a shooting guard for tactical movement.

When the situation is urgent, he also needs to fight for rebounds.

In the past two years, the person doing this in the team has always been Su Ye, a wing player.

Now that the team uses double wings, it means that Su Ye will give part of the ball to Stephenson.

Jordan also thought about this problem.

"Does the boss want to develop a new system?"

"Play double flanks?"

"Explode the insider?"

Everyone shook their heads in confusion.

Since Ray Allen left, they have lost an outside shooting guard threat.

If the team really wants to use double wings, it means that they will play more offensive roles next season and give up the pressure on the outside.

To put it bluntly, the two wings constantly take the ball and play in isolation, with Randolph inside running the pick-and-roll, allowing them to constantly name the defenders.

This tactical system is only used by the Cavaliers last year.

James and Pierce took turns naming their opponents.

He scratched his head in confusion.

It can be said that Su Ye's position change, to a certain extent, is a move that affects the style of the entire team.

But Randolph, who had been silent, came up with another concept.

"Tell me, will the boss want to transform?"

"Transformation? To shooting guard? What a joke!"

Beverly, who had been silent just now, suddenly spoke to retort.

Others around him also agreed with Beverly's view.

As NBA players, they all know that all teams will use small forwards as their main scoring points, followed by shooting guards.

It's just because some players have outstanding abilities. Although they are shooting guards, they are still working as small forwards, such as players like Jordan and Kobe.

Whether you can score or not depends entirely on your personal strength.

If you are strong enough, you can play as a point guard as a center without any problem.

At this moment, Delong's eyes lit up.

"Wait! I don't think Randolph meant that."

"Randolph, do you mean to say..."

Halfway through his words, Randolph gave Deron an affirmative look.

With just this look, everyone present understood instantly.

flank!

small forward!

Score!

When these three nouns were combined, everyone almost forgot about another frightening name located on the flank.

"Swingman"

This is more terrifying than the wing forward.

To be precise, in the long history of NBA, there have been many people who can play wing forwards, but there are very few people who can be called "swingman" by the team among wing forwards, or in other positions.

And the person who can bear this name in the team and the player who plays this position is by no means ordinary.

For example, from far to near, those players who are known as swingmen.

"Baylor" Elgin Baylor, "Dr. J" Julius Erving, "Iceman" George Gwen.

"Glider" Drexler.

"T-Mai" Tracy McGrady.

"Black Mamba" Kobe Bryant.

And, the famous "God of Basketball", Michael Jordan.

These people are the most famous representatives of forward and defensive swingmen.

They all have the height of the No. 3 position, but have the technical level of the No. 1 and No. 2 positions. They have more offensive methods and more comprehensive skills.

When this was mentioned, everyone in the Knicks showed bright smiles.

If Su Ye transforms into a swingman with Su Ye's explosive scoring ability, the team's strength will definitely be improved.

At this time, Su Ye, who had finished discussing tactics with the coach over there, also came back.

"What's wrong."

"You all smile so happily."

"Something good happened."

Su Ye was packing his backpack and changing into sneakers for training.

Everyone looked at each other and smiled in confusion.

"It's okay, boss, we are just chatting."

"It's okay. You have to be gentle during the training later."

"Yes, yes, boss, be gentle."

Su Ye saw this group of people acting strangely and did not continue to ask any further questions.

Little did they know that just now, this group of people had already discussed it.

Before the start of the new season, block the news of Su Ye changing his position and wait for the new season to make a big splash.

Everyone is also beginning to look forward to the arrival of the new season.

When it was their turn to train, everyone realized something was wrong.

Today's coach's training was a little different from usual.

In addition to frequently changing sides, the coach reduced the role of interior offense and allowed Deron to organize more offenses.

This is something the Knicks rarely do when Ray Allen and Hayes are still there.

But because of the new lineup, everyone still needed to get used to it, so no one asked much.

After the day's training, Su Ye also chatted with the coach in the locker room.

"Su Ye, this kid has great talent."

"Yes I know."

Su Ye changed into plain clothes and arranged his sneakers.

But the coach frowned and sighed.

"I know Lance Stephenson is a player you like, but I won't let him be the team's starter until he proves himself in the regular season."

"And he still has a long way to go."

Su Ye also nodded in agreement.

"I know this. There is no rush on this matter. He is indeed too young now. We can talk about it later."

"By the way, coach, what do you think of this kid?"

Su Ye changed the topic with one sentence.

But Prosser was a little confused.

After thinking about it for a while, I also gave a relatively pertinent comment.

"Good ability, but lack of experience."

"The scoring ability is not outstanding enough."

"Moreover, I feel that he is a bit crazy and his performance is not very stable. We have to look at it in the future."

Hearing this answer, Su Ye also showed a smile.

He reached out and patted the coach on the shoulder and walked with him towards the parking lot.

"Hahaha, coach, don't you think this guy is like a poor man's version of a magician?"

As soon as he said this, Prosser was also stunned.

He didn't feel this way at first.

Now that Su Ye mentioned it, he felt that Stephenson really looked like a magician.

Since he was originally on the wing, he was out of touch with tactics, and coupled with this guy's strange behavior from time to time during today's training, he really had the mysterious and unpredictable feeling of a magician.

The most important thing is that this guy will grab you a rebound and provide assists to his teammates from time to time. He is really a bit versatile.

The difference is that he does not have the natural ability of a magician.

The bankrupt version of the magician is really an apt evaluation.

"Hahaha, Su Ye."

"You are so good at describing it."

"This guy is really a magician who is bankrupt and in debt. Let's see if he can become a low-end magician, hahaha."

Prosser was also laughing loudly in the underground garage.

Stephenson's NeuroKnife's attributes may cause a lot of trouble for any team.

But only in the Knicks, this is not a problem.

In addition to Su Ye, there are also Deron and Randolph to provide this guy with the details.

Even if he starts the game, if something goes wrong with him, it won't affect the Knicks as a whole at all.

But if he performs well, the Knicks will explode with amazing strength.

After this day, the Knicks also conducted rounds of tests around the four players this season.

Beverley, Dragic, Wilson Chandler and Lance Stephenson.

The four of them were also formed into four completely different lineups by Prosser.

Now it's just a matter of waiting for a regular season to test the strength of their Knicks lineup.

. . . . .

And just when the Knicks have begun to prepare for the playoffs in advance.

A piece of news outside shocked the entire NBA.

At the Philadelphia 76ers' press conference, Iverson took the stage with his braided hair.

He was accompanied by 76ers players.

The reporters in the audience also looked at Iverson with blank faces.

"What's going on? There's a sudden press conference."

"Does it mean that AI is going to retire?"

"Impossible, how could he retire?"

"Then why do you have a press conference?"

"You didn't see it. None of the 76ers' senior management came today."

Reporters all smelled the big news.

Many people on the stage also turned on their recorders, ready to record everything at any time.

At this moment, Iverson tapped the microphone twice.

"Cough cough."

"Come here, let me announce something."

That night, many Philadelphia fans clenched their fists in front of the TV sets in every household in Philadelphia, and their eyes were full of worry.

In the picture, Iverson looked very disappointed.

Looking at the reporters in the audience and the fans who came from a distance after hearing the news, I hesitated to speak several times.

After repeating it several times.

Iverson announced to everyone with a trembling voice.

"As of today, I will be leaving Philadelphia and heading to the Denver Nuggets."

As soon as he finished speaking, Iverson didn't dare to look anyone in the eye.

The audience burst into exclamations of surprise.

"What? Iverson is leaving Philadelphia, what a joke."

"How could Iverson leave?"

"I must not have woken up. Will Iverson leave the 76ers?"

"Management people? No wonder the management didn't come."

At this time, everyone also realized that Iverson, who was usually praised by the stars in Philadelphia, seemed a little lonely tonight.

The front office has completed the deal, it just hasn't let the team release it yet.

In fact, this matter has nothing to do with the 76ers' top management.

Although from a certain perspective, after Su Ye left, they really wanted to rebuild around Iverson.

But a group of people also discovered that more than ten years have passed, and even Iverson gets old sometimes.

It's really hard for Iverson to show off the spirit he had when he first entered the league and beat Jordan.

And coincidentally, Iverson also wanted to leave Philadelphia and was pursuing a championship.

In 08, he wanted to go to the Nuggets.

Now in 10 years, after witnessing Su Ye winning the championship again, this idea is even stronger.

Finally, this offseason, Iverson, whose contract expired, decided to leave Philadelphia and go to Denver to face the new season with Melo Anthony.

As soon as this news broke, it immediately caused an earthquake in the entire NBA circle.

Changing teams this time is no less than James going to the Heat and Dayao going to the Lakers.

Iverson is the idol of many point guard players. His influence among fans in this era is second only to Jordan and Kobe.

It can be said that he is the pinnacle among point guards.

And his team change immediately caused heated discussions among fans.

"Are you kidding? It must be fake news."

“You can’t lie, Allen Iverson said it himself.”

"No, Philadelphia must support him in his old age."

"Business Alliance, how old is he?"

"I can only say that if he goes to the Nuggets, Iverson will still have a chance to win a championship. If he doesn't go, he will never have it in his life."

"Indeed, Philadelphia is no longer what it used to be."

……

Su Ye turned off the TV, leaned on the sofa and let out a long breath.

He rubbed his aching temples with his hand.

He was resting just now when he was called up by a call from Hayes.

Su Ye saw the news when he got up, which was a bit unexpected.

But he also understood Iverson.

The East is no longer what it used to be.

There are the Big Three of the Heat in the front, and in the middle there is the recently formed Cavaliers, which also includes potential teams such as the Magic, Hawks, and Pacers.

The Eastern Conference is now full of heroes, and it is getting harder and harder for him to perform in Philadelphia.

In order to pursue the championship, it would indeed be easier to go to the Western Conference and join forces with Melo Anthony.

Moreover, there are mostly star defenders in the West. Compared with the group of small forwards in the East, he will have less pressure on the outside.

Moreover, the Nuggets not only have Melo, Anthony and the others also have an aging playmaker Billups.

Billups, Anthony, and Iverson, these outsiders can almost be described as the quasi-Big Three.

With a little bit of pairing with two good inside players, they can definitely thrive in the Western Conference.

But there is one bad thing.

Billups today is no longer the Pistons All-Star Billups he was.

His physical fitness has dropped significantly, and he seems to be playing more with experience than others.

Iverson's current ability is only half of what he was at his peak, but he is still reliable at critical moments.

Among the three main players of the entire Nuggets team, only one Anthony is a young force, and the others are all old stars.

This kind of team is fine in the regular season.

Once you enter the playoffs, you will face an intensive and long journey.

The harder they fight, the more dangerous the situation becomes.

Not to mention how far you can walk, whether your physical strength can support it is also a big question.

The advantage is that both of them have rich playoff experience, and ordinary teams simply cannot assemble such a strong lineup.

But no matter what, the strength of this Nuggets team cannot be underestimated and will definitely cause some turmoil in the Western Conference.

. . . . .

at the same time.

Over there in the west.

Many teams have already begun in-squad training.

Inside the Spurs, Duncan couldn't help frowning as he watched the latest news.

"It's not easy."

Ginobili nodded in agreement, "That's true."

Parker complained with a grimace.

"Why did he come to the west?"

“This group of guys, I really hope we don’t run into this guy in the playoffs.”

Based on last year's results.

If the Nuggets really have a good chemical reaction, their season results can be improved.

By then, the Spurs and Thunder will be the teams most likely to encounter the Nuggets in the playoffs.

Moreover, in the playoffs, there is also a five-star team, the Lakers.

The five Lakers made many teams in the Western Conference tremble.

The season hasn't even started yet, and everyone has already anticipated how miserable this year's playoffs will be in the Western Conference.

It can be said that the Western Conference is in the playoffs this year.

After each round, each team will be skinned to some extent.

By the time they reach the finals, everyone will be exhausted and will have to rely solely on their willpower to force the game.

It can be said that it is difficult to play in the NBA this year.

It’s even harder in the west!