At halftime, the SuperSonics led the Timberwolves by 22 points, 52-30, and the game lost suspense early on.
Bob Weiss has no intention of letting Yang Jian rest, and has even forgotten about helping Sherrel Ford improve his statistics. Weiss now wants Yang Jian to take more shots to see how far he can go.
During the break, Weiss found a quiet place to call George Karl and talked about Yang Jian's performance.
"This kid's performance is simply unbelievable. He scored 9 points in a row in the opening game, had three top-five dunks in the half, and also made a three-pointer."
George Karl asked: "What's his shooting percentage like?"
"He just missed one three-point shot and made all the others. His defense was also good. He blocked one shot and was active in following up. The person he was facing didn't score too much." Weiss was a little excited. "On the defensive end, he was very aggressive.
There is a lot of room for improvement, he relies on his body to defend, and if he distances himself, it will be almost impossible."
"Signing for a one-year minimum salary is too short." George Karl lamented.
"Yeah, you contact Walker (general manager) and tell him not to trade the shooting guard, as that will affect the training of Yang. Yang should be qualified to be a starter after practicing. We have to give him enough playing time to train.
Only in the postgame can he help the team," Weiss said seriously.
"I'll make a call soon. Walker said before that he wanted to trade Kendall for an inside man who can protect the frame. Both the Nets and the Hornets are very interested in Kendall, and Walker is holding them back." George Karl doesn't like procrastination and is an impatient man.
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Each team's salary is not generous, and it is impossible for a team competing for the championship to accumulate multiple excellent players at the same position.
The Sonics have gained more than they have lost by bringing in a shooting guard. The exchange of contracts for players with immediate combat capabilities is definitely not small, which will not only affect the training of new players, but also disrupt the team's future contract renewal plans.
The Sonics' interior lineup has obvious flaws. They play small-ball tactics most of the time and lack big men who are good at protecting the rim. The team sent away starting shooting guard Kendall Gill, who failed twice in the playoffs, and Nate-
McMillan, there is no shortage of shooting guards.
McMillan was the sixth overall pick in the second round of 1986. He has been playing for the SuperSonics since being drafted and is a veteran of the team.
Yang Jian's performance not only won the trust of the coach, but also conquered the audience present, including two local reporters who came to watch the game.
The white man in his thirties with a crew cut said: "Peter, after the game, let's go separate ways to avoid missing the interview opportunity. I'll interview Garnett, and you go find the Asian No. 21."
Having just joined the newspaper office, Peter, who has blond hair and parted hair, adjusted his glasses and felt a little unsure. "How should I interview him? I don't know his name. What if he doesn't speak English well?"
"Idiot, he sat next to the coach and chatted so enthusiastically during the break, how could he not speak English? It doesn't matter if he doesn't know his name, he is not famous. You can ask him to introduce himself first, and then ask him about his feelings about winning and his past.
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"Thank you, I understand."
"Have you taken the photo of No. 21's dunk?" Pintou asked.
"I got it. I don't know how the effect will be. I will keep an eye on him in the second half." Peter touched the camera.
"Yes, keep an eye on him, and maybe there will be a wonderful dunk. The news does not necessarily have to use Garnett's photo." Flathead sighed: "This Asian No. 21 is more like the No. 5 pick. High school students can't compete with him."
In the second half, Yang Jian's mentality became more relaxed.
He was an undrafted player and had no pressure at all. It was an unexpected surprise that he played well, and no one would blame him if he played poorly. Soon he hit another three-pointer and made two free throws during a layup during the counterattack.
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Yang Jian played for 6 minutes and was replaced to rest. Weiss chatted with him alone about tactics and the timing of air cuts.
"You play again later. When the inside line is withdrawn, you will make an air cut. If there is no one to defend you, you will go forward. If there is someone to defend you, you will distribute the ball. You must remember this tactic clearly. You will play it often in the regular season."
"When Kemp is in the high post and Perkins is at the bottom line?" Yang Jian asked.
"Yes, this is the time. This is what you must do well in the new season." Weiss smiled broadly, thinking that Yang Jianruzi could be taught.
Sean Kemp can shoot mid-range shots from the high post, and Sam Perkins is an inside man who can shoot three-pointers. Together with forward Schrempf, who has the best shooting ability on the team, the SuperSonics position battle formation is spread out and the points are divided.
If the guard can make a quick cut, it will be very uncomfortable for the opponent. When Yang Jian stands outside the three-point line, it can make Kemp and Payton's pick-and-roll more powerful.
Last season's starting shooting guard Kendall Gill could only cut through the air and was terrible at mid- and long-range shooting. He was missed every game in the playoffs, and George Karl was so angry that his liver hurt, which greatly shortened his playing time.
There is no coach who doesn't like a young man like Yang Jian who has a bright mind and knows everything. Players with good physical fitness will be even more powerful as long as they can understand the tactics.
The Timberwolves players had no tactics and could not pass open shooting opportunities, so they fell into singles.
To put it bluntly, the players' personal abilities are not good enough.
The SuperSonics are a strong team in the Western Conference, and many players with NBA experience are willing to play in the summer league for the SuperSonics, hoping to get their contracts.
The Timberwolves are located in a vast and sparsely populated Minnesota, making it difficult to make the playoffs. If given the choice, rookies would not want to play there. Therefore, the Timberwolves mainly rely on the draft for reinforcements, and the starters in the summer league are newcomers with no experience.
The final score was 101 to 68, with the SuperSonics winning by 33 points.
Yang Jian kept playing according to the tactics and performed another two-handed alley-oop dunk. As soon as he cut away from the defender, Snow's ball was passed to him, and Garnett was on hand and had no time to help defend.
Five members of the SuperSonics scored in double figures. The person who scored the most was Yang Jian, who was also the most efficient player in the game. He played 27 minutes and made 7 of 9 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 20 points.
4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks.
He used the same defensive method as when he was sparring with Snow, trying to stay close to his opponent without scoring any points. After challenging him a few times, the opponent no longer beat him hard.
With Yang Jian's physical strength, it's hard not to become a super defensive player. As long as he doesn't lose focus and is willing to defend, it's almost impossible for his opponent to get rid of him, and he will catch up if he starts first.
Eric Snow also performed well, playing 25 minutes and scoring 4 points and 8 assists. Four of his assists were passed to Yang Jian, and the two had some tacit understanding.
Sherrel Ford made 6 of 16 shots, 1 of 2 free throws, and scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. If it weren't for his low shooting percentage, the Timberwolves would have lost even more miserably.
On the Timberwolves side, only Garnett and Mark Davis scored in double figures. Garnett made 7 of 17 shots, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. His performance was average.
Garnett's one-handed dunk was the only bright spot, as all his other shots were outside the penalty area. His organizational skills were also not put to good use. His teammates were too bad, and the penalty area was almost completely controlled by the Sonics.
This is called "Those who can get inside win the world." When a player does not have reliable long-range shooting ability, try to shoot as close to the basket as possible to achieve a higher hit rate.
The premise is that the player has the ability to hit the basket, whether facing the frame or behind the back. In the 1990s, NBA players' singles with the ball accounted for a very high proportion of offense, with hard-hitting as the mainstay and jump shots as a supplement.
The Sonics win in physical confrontation, and almost all the starting players have a strength advantage. Substitute player Byron Houston, who is 196cm tall, has a strength advantage at the power forward position, and is nearly 30 kilograms heavier than Garnett, which is quite outrageous.
Yang Jian obeyed the "tactics" of this era. He took four shots from outside the three-point line, and was actually the player who took the most three-pointers and made the most three-pointers in both teams in this game. In addition to him, Frank and Garnett
In addition, everyone is trying their best to rush to the basket, no matter what height or shape.
This style of NBA will last for a long time. It doesn't matter if the players' scoring efficiency is low. If they don't play like this, they are not tough enough. Until the American Dream Team was defeated many times in the international arena and failed to win the championship for many years, the overall style of NBA play was
will change.
"After practicing the three-point shot, mastering the step-back three-point move, and then practicing using speed to break through... maybe I can change the NBA in advance and become a person who leads an era?"
Yang Jian does not intend to follow the Romans and practice his post-up attack skills to attack the basket hard. His height is not suitable for post-up play, which is stupid behavior.
Chapter completed!