NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

What defense depends on is the willingness and enthusiasm of the players.

In the past two years, the Rockets have won the championship by offense. On defense, the Rockets rely on several strong points to limit the opponent's star players. After Beverley left, the Rockets' backcourt defense has already dropped a level.

Now, with a shortage of personnel, it can be said that there is no defense at all. After Anthony's return, Tang Yu often uses Leonard as a shooting guard to help the backcourt defense.

After the players left, Cassell gave Tang Yu a suggestion.

Cassell said: "Boss, I think we can put Yao Ming on the bench now and let Greg start the team. I have asked Thomas, the team doctor, so that Yao Ming can play in back-to-back games, but we have to control some playing time."

Tang Yu nodded and said: "This is a good idea. You can re-plan our inside playing time. Talk to Yao Ming about this plan again, I think he will agree."

"Understood, boss!"

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The Rockets' subsequent games seemed to be in a curse. They were either losing or on the way to losing.

Even after the Rockets adjusted their starting lineup, they continued to lose.

Before the All-Star Game, the Rockets had a record of 28 wins and 27 losses with Harden back.

In 26 games, the Rockets lost 18 games and dropped to ninth place in the Western Conference, 1.5 wins away from the eighth-placed Mavericks in the Western Conference.

Now they can't even make the playoffs, which means they don't even want to lose face.

If Tang Yu wasn't the owner of the team, he would have been fired long ago, but now there are some calls for Tang Yu to find a real NBA head coach.

After the three suspended players and Harden returned, the Rockets' record was only three wins and three losses, and they did not play the dominance of the championship.

Only Yao Ming and Durant were selected for the All-Star Game this season, and Tang Yu was not eligible for the All-Star Western Conference head coach.

Durant became the Rockets' only fig leaf, and he is now the league's scoring leader.

On the contrary, Yao Ming was selected for the All-Star Game thanks to the votes of Chinese fans, but Yao Ming later said that he would miss this All-Star Game due to injury, and he would have a good rest this weekend.

After Harden returned, he seemed to be a different person, without the spirituality and persistence of victory before the injury.

Tang Yu found several star players of the team to talk alone before the All-Star Game. Tang Yu first chose the rooftop of the Rockets training center.

Tang Yu, who had no choice but to start the chat mode, can only hope to awaken the players' inner desire for victory through conversation.

The whistling wind passed by, and Houston in February was not too cold, just like autumn.

"James, look at this city, there is our stadium." Tang Yu pointed to the Dynasty Center with a diameter of three kilometers.

Harden looked over with Tang Yu's finger, and Tang Yu continued: "Do you know why I chose you to come to Houston?"

Harden shook his head.

"I think you have a special temperament. You are different from most players. You want to be the best player in this league, not for money. You know that only by playing well can you make more money!"

Tang Yu's words were almost very clear. He told Harden that if he did not choose to play, he would lose all his value.

Such a work-or-lose style of play cannot be tolerated.

"Boss, I understand. I will adjust back this All-Star weekend!"

Tang Yu nodded and said, "There is an old saying in China that water can carry a boat or overturn it. Fans are water. They can make you a star or make you worthless. When you become a person who can be replaced, you will have no value and no choice. Do you understand?"

"Yes, boss, maybe this injury made me relax. I thought I had everything now. But as you said, I should still be hungry for victory!"

"I believe you, buddy. Let me see the real you when the All-Star comes back."

Tang Yu stretched out his fist and bumped with Harden in a fancy way. The two then hugged.

After Harden left, Tang Yu sighed, "I hope you can find yourself, otherwise I will really trade you!"

Tang Yu also walked down the rooftop to the training hall. Durant was receiving shooting training. After shooting a group, Tang Yu called him to his side.

"Boss, how about my shooting?" Durant smiled.

Tang Yu replied: "Very good! KD, I know the team is in trouble now, but you have never complained. I know it is not easy."

"I believe you will handle everything, boss."

Tang Yu reached out and touched Durant, "Yes, thank you for your trust. You have completed it perfectly"I believe in you, boss. You are a champion coach. You have the ability to do this. I am here to win the final championship. I will do everything for it." Tang Yu was very satisfied with the result of the conversation with Durant. Durant, who did not have a championship, was in urgent need of this championship to enrich his career resume. After talking with Durant, Tang Yu found Anthony. Anthony, who was completely healthy, performed well with Durant every night. But now Anthony's problem is that he feels a little bit drifting with the tide. This is the problem that Tang Yu wants to solve. Calling Anthony to the office, Tang Yu let him sit on the sofa to make this conversation more pleasant. "Cameron, I want to talk to you about the team. You know, we have not been doing well so far this season. If we can't solve the current difficulties, we may become the biggest laughing stock in the history of the league. "Anthony agreed and said: "Yes, boss, there is no doubt that we will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history! ”

“We need to solve this problem, Cameron, I hope you can take responsibility. You were the boss of the team in Denver. Now I think you should stand up in addition to Dayao. ”

Anthony pondered for a moment, "Boss, I understand what you mean, I don't object to this proposal. You also understand that our team is very talented, I think this will be a little difficult. ”

Anthony's worries are not unreasonable. This team is led by Curry and Harden to glory, not to mention Dayao. Anthony has only been in this team for less than two years.

Tang Yu sighed and said helplessly: "I will support you in the locker room. Stephen and James are still young, Kevin has just joined the team, and Dayao is an introverted person. Only you are the candidate in my mind. ”

"Okay, boss, I will try my best to unite the locker room as much as possible. ”

"When I come back from the All-Star Weekend, I will announce that you will be one of the captains of this team. Cameron, Dayao has reached the end of his career, you know what I mean! "

Tang Yu's meaning was very clear. After Yao Ming left, he hoped that Anthony could stay in Houston for a while to support the team's locker room.

Anthony nodded, hugged Tang Yu and left.

After Anthony left, Tang Yu said to himself: "Stephen will return to the team at the end of the month. I hope everything will get better as soon as possible!"