NBA’s aging star system

After arriving at Pelinka's office, Pelinka immediately stepped forward with a smile.

"Hey Sue, how was your vacation, it's been so long, Luke too."

"Not a bad holiday, Rob."

After the three of them greeted each other, the topic got down to business.

"Su, this is our lineup for the new season. At present, this is the only lineup we can gather. If there is anything you think is inappropriate, you can tell me directly, or see if there is anything that needs to be adjusted." Pelinka said.

Su Tian still has a very sense of proportion and will not really guide Pelinka's work.

"This is your job Rob, don't even think about giving it back to me, haha." Su Tian joked with a smile.

Then Su Tian said: "I have nothing to be dissatisfied with. I accept the team's arrangement."

Hearing Su Tian say this, Pelinka breathed a sigh of relief.

"Well, since there are no problems with the lineup, let's discuss some general directions for the new season. For example, is our goal this season still to win the championship?"

As soon as Pelinka said this, Walton spoke immediately before Su Tian said anything.

"Of course! Our lineup is still very competitive. There is no need to waste the players' peak period. I think we are still in the championship window, so I think our goal this season is still to win the championship!"

Wharton spoke so decisively and so righteously that Su Tian on the side was startled.

"Uh, yes, I also think we can win the championship this season, so I also think the goal this season is still to win the championship." Su Tian said.

"Since both of them think so, then we will still win the championship this season! However, our lineup's record during the regular season should not be very good. If we want a good record, the main lineup must increase playing time, but This will increase the risk of injuries, so you two think, should we play it safe in the new regular season, or should we increase the playing time of our main players?"

After Pelinka raised this question, Walton was no longer so excited. Instead, he sat down and began to think carefully about Pelinka's proposal.

Su Tian on the side was also thinking about this issue carefully, but soon Su Tian made a decision.

"Just increase my own playing time, and just keep Paul and Anthony's playing time normal. As for Johnson and Dort, they are young and need more exercise, so just increase them appropriately."

As soon as Su Tian finished speaking, Wharton on the side immediately spoke.

"But Su, you are the cornerstone of our team. You are the guarantee of the team's offense, and you are the one who should be protected the most."

"Don't worry about me. As the star of the team, I should shoulder this responsibility. This is what I should do. And I know my own body well, so don't worry about me."

But seeing the worried expressions on both Pelinka and Walton's faces, Su Tian could only say it again.

"If you are really worried, please arrange regular physical examinations for me and let the team doctor and rehabilitation therapist check me regularly."

After hearing what Su Tian said, Pelinka and Walton nodded.

"Yes, if you follow what Su said, you can increase Su's playing time appropriately."

"I agree, but the inspection is definitely not something that can be done."

Then the three discussed some general directions and determined some general directions for this season.

As for how to use these players on the team and what tactics to use, it is a matter for the coaching staff.

The next day, Walton divided the team into two teams according to the starting lineup and substitute lineup, and started the team's training match.

Su Tian, ​​who returned to the first position, performed very smoothly without any sense of sluggishness, and he also shouldered the task of organizing the team perfectly.

As the team's starting No. 2 position, Dort's improvement in shooting is not obvious. Compared with the previous season, there is not a big improvement, but the defensive aspect has improved a lot. Of course, this is also due to Dort's outstanding performance. Get a stronger body.

Due to the impact of his weight, George's overall performance was mediocre. He did not take too many shots, but served as an organizational point for the team.

Johnson is still making steady progress, showing a trend of comprehensive development as a whole, becoming more and more like an all-around forward.

In terms of insiders, there is no need to say more about thick eyebrows. Although there was some slack during the offseason, the overall competitive level has not declined.

Walton was relatively satisfied with the overall performance of the starting team, but the performance of the bench was somewhat uneven.

On the bench, Walton gave: Rondo, Rose, Brando, Griffin, Aldridge.

In fact, when you see this lineup, you know that there are too few three-pointers and there is no space at all.

In fact, these five people are all capable of three-pointers. Even Rondo can shoot three-pointers, but his shooting rate is not high.

It would be okay if only one person in the lineup was like this, but all five of them were like this.

Even among these five, the best at shooting three-pointers are Aldridge at the fifth position and Brando during his rookie contract.

Walton looked at the blocked space of the bench, scratching his head anxiously, and unconsciously looked at the two undrafted players on the bench.

"You two, that's right, you two, come on and make substitutions."

Following Walton's instructions, the two came on the court to replace Rondo and Griffin.

Then the two teams played for a few more minutes. In these minutes, the substitute lineup began to score three-pointers gradually, and the space gradually opened up. Walton's tightened brows also relaxed, but then he frowned again, because the two people's There are still some problems with defense.

Zeng Fanbo, in particular, has bigger defensive problems, and his three-point ability is not much better than Griffin.

However, at this stage, we are still experimenting with tactics and lineups, and adjustments can be made including pre-season games.

As the team's head coach, Walton's task is to bring out the team's maximum combat effectiveness, inspire more people's abilities, and get them into the right positions.

The time soon came to the end of September, and the Lakers opened their media reception day. As the winners of four consecutive championships, the Lakers naturally attracted much attention, but because they did not make any special deals during the offseason, these reporters mainly focused on Next to Su Tian and the others.

"Su, what is the Lakers' goal for the new season?" a reporter asked first.

But this reporter didn't expect that after he opened his mouth, Su Tian himself didn't say anything, but some reporters next to him began to laugh uncontrollably.

"Should this journalist friend be a newcomer, or is it his first time interviewing me? You may not know me very well, but it doesn't matter. I can tell you that no matter what the Lakers' lineup becomes, as long as I am still here, the Lakers' goals There is only one thing, and that is to win the championship!”

When Su Tian said these words, the reporters next to him all nodded in agreement, obviously having expected Su Tian's answer.

Immediately afterwards, another reporter asked: "Su, how do you evaluate the players who left the Lakers with big contracts?"