Chapter 1483 The person who bears the blame
Yang Rui continued to ask: "Stephen Jackson, after graduating from high school to participate in the draft, the Suns suspected that you had a gangster background, so they gave up signing. What is your goal?"
"Of course, I play in the NBA and become a star. Those of the Suns have a problem with their brains. I can't ignore those brothers who have been playing for many years, right?" Jackson did not deny that he knew the underworld at all. He would rather be suspected than lie.
People with this personality tend to suffer losses, but they can’t hate them because of their “reality”.
"You are loyal enough. You must treat your teammates as brothers on the basketball court and advance and retreat together. I agree with one thing. Those of the Suns have brain problems, and the shortcomings they identify are precisely your strengths. As long as you can impress me with your skills, I will ensure that you represent the Knicks in the preseason and try your best to win a contract for you."
"Really?" After all, he was an 18-year-old young man. Jackson was happy and looked at Jerry's eyes shining. There was nothing more touching than actual interests.
"Of course it's true. Do you have an agent? Don't forget to give me a commission after the matter is done." Yang Rui patted Jackson on the back. "You are in good health and do your best."
Then, Yang Rui walked to the shortest player in the team, even if he was the shortest, he was about the same height as him.
"Chakki Atkins, I don't look older than your cousin, but your cousin definitely doesn't have the chance to stand here and talk like me, right?" Yang Rui said with a smile.
The aura he showed had long stopped the players. Atkins had no doubt that this was the genius coach signed by the Knicks and could determine his fate.
"Coach, I'm sorry for what I said before, but you look really young." Atkins said.
"Yeah, so I think you're honest, what's your goal?"
"Become an NBA player." Atkins answered carefully, for fear of saying the wrong thing.
"What are your specialties?"
"I'm very fast, I'm doing a good job in breaking through and shooting, but many people think I'm too short and have poor confrontation." Atkins sighed, and the feeling of not meeting my talent was arguably.
"Borgs is shorter and thinner than you. He has been Captain America. If you can become a good player in the system and break through when it's time to break, attracting double teams or big men to switch defense and pass the ball, you will definitely gain a foothold in the NBA."
"Thank you." Atkins felt much more comfortable, and the coach seemed to be optimistic about him.
"How about you three points?"
"I'm sure I can make sure of three-pointers in the open." Atkins proudly raised his chest.
"Try to show the competition in a while. We don't have much time, so we only have two training classes and we will have a competition tomorrow. You have to complete the running-in within a limited time. As long as your three-pointers are accurate, I will let you start."
Yang Rui finally walked to Mickey Moore, pointed at him and said, "You go out of the line."
"Well……"
"It's a surprise? I know you didn't say anything just now, so I didn't ask about the goal. I'm going to play the confrontation, so there must be a big guy here, so you are the only one. There are four people out of the list just now, everyone wears red and white vests, and the confrontation will start for a while." Yang Rui said loudly.
He turned his head again: "Big Tom, you bring seven people, and I bring five, how about the competition?"
Thibodeau asked curiously: "You have already thought about doing this? You didn't like the players I chose from the beginning. Can you tell me why?"
"It's very simple. Through data analysis, I chose people with strong mental attributes, unyielding and passionate blood. Except for Moore, because the data shows that he can shoot, my tactics require a big man who can open up space, just like Ewing."
Of course, Thibodeau doesn't believe it. He has read the information given by the scouts, so what can he analyze? It's clearly confused!
"Even if they are passionate, it doesn't mean they can win." Thibodeau didn't believe he would lose to the junior. He had seven people under him, so he chose more.
"Let's talk about the tactics, how about starting in five minutes?"
"no problem."
The two teams lined up on both sides of the court, making it look like a formal match.
Of course, Thomas followed Yang Rui and was a quiet handsome man on the sidelines.
The more he looked at it, the more frightened he became. This was definitely not the introverted and inferior person he was familiar with, who was not good at talking to the outside world, and liked to complain to him. His personality changed so much!
What the world has become makes people blinded.
The contrast between Jerry was so big that he reminded him of the movie "Face Change" that was just released in late June, and he had the urge to call the police. He had to admit that this was a good change. It was difficult for Jerry to find a job in the past and it was difficult to get a good job in any circle.
Yang Rui quickly drew the tactical board a few times and said to the players who were in a circle: "The offensive tactics are very simple. Chaki drew the ball to the frontcourt and passed it to Stephen to pull it away. Stephen held the ball in the middle and saw the opportunity to pass the ball to his teammates who got rid of the three-point line. If the opponent is weak, he can fight alone."
"Wait, coach, am I not a point guard? Why is he responsible for the ball and the organization?" Atkins couldn't help but question.
"You forgot what you said just now? Your specialty is speed, breakthrough, and shooting well. Passing is not your specialty. Are you really a point guard?"
"..." Atkins covered his face with one hand, and he was really not good at passing balls.
"Puff." One person couldn't help laughing. He was the most serious Ben Wallace. His laughter was ugly than crying, and everyone felt chills together.
Yang Rui continued: "Stephen should not play randomly, it is a test. If you play preseason for the Knicks in the future, Van Gundy's requirements will be stricter. If you make a frivolous shot, you will lose the opportunity to stay in the team. Do you understand? The first thing you need to consider is the team, unless you take action against a much shorter player."
"I understand." Jackson knew that Yang Rui was for his own good. The Knicks had many stars, so how could he have a mobile phone?
Yang Rui also said: "Bruce is on the right bottom line and does not need to run on the offensive end. If you have spaces, you can take action. If you don't have spaces, you can attract defense. Is there any problem?"
"No." Bao Wen was trying to hide his weaknesses, but he couldn't find it.
"Mickey gave Chaki no-ball cover to help him get rid of the defender, Chaki ran along the three-point line, Stephen passed the ball, if the inside switched defense slowly, you took the ball and prove your three-point ability. If the opponent switched defense quickly in the inside, he would give it to Mickey, this was a misplaced opportunity. Mickey could shoot mid-range or cut empty. This offensive end was on low positions on both sides, grab the frontcourt rebounds and show your strength! Pay attention to grab the frontcourt rebounds and give it to your teammates. If someone around him did not attack twice, I don't want to see your free throw, OK?"
"OK!" Da Ben nodded awkwardly. Last season, his free throws from the Wizards were hopelessly ruined.
"The offensive tactics are that simple. Looking for opportunities for misalignment, I would like to emphasize, don't fight randomly!" Yang Rui believed that this was a tactic tailored for them, allowing everyone to play their strengths and not do things they are not good at.
"The defensive tactics are simpler, people are targeting people, they are playing center forward, resisting people to protect the penalty area, controlling the backcourt rebounds, Mickey must switch defenses and guards quickly, don't let them break through easily, see who has strong breakthrough ability, Bruce focuses on taking care of him on the periphery. Chat Ji's defense breakthrough, I won't blame you if someone is fucked and thrown in. Okay, everyone is ready to go!" Hu Weidong received the ball in the right frame, and Bao Wen is the main defense.
Chinese Jordan vs. Bowen, Yang Rui was sweating for Hu Weidong on the sidelines. The full nickname of Bowen in the future is "Southern Fist, North Leg, Covering the Crotch", abbreviated as "Southern Side Uncle", McGrady, Carter, Francis, Kirilianko and other stars were injured by his secret force. Szebiak was the worst, and he got a Foshan shadowless foot and almost went to DC to play a two-faced man.
Yang Rui was really afraid of the rise of Bao Wen's play, so he stretched out his black foot when Hu Weidong jumped. Before the game, he specially reminded the players not to maliciously hurt people. Why do people on the edge make things difficult for people on the edge?
Bowen is not just a perineum, and his defensive skills are not vegetarians. Hu Weidong broke through with the ball, and Bowen made a accurate judgment, blocking the breakthrough route.
Hu Weidong passed the ball to Wang Zhizhi and hit Ben Wallace. The 20-year-old Dazhi received the ball with his back and collided with Da Ben. The center of gravity immediately shifted. He was unable to turn around and face frames close behind, so he had to pass the ball to the periphery.
Wang Zhizhi's physical fitness determines that he can only be like a fish in the light Asian confrontation matches. The stronger the confrontation, the easier it is to magnify his weaknesses. This time, the Mongolian center "Ba Star" (the man's name seems to be cursed by a god, and it will automatically become an asterisk when written). He did not join the national team due to private reasons, and the lack of strong centers in the men's basketball inside line is a major weakness.
After several passes, Sun Jun missed the outside shot and Moore got the rebound.
The Knicks' positional battle, the players pulled away.
Moore once again covered Atkins's cover. They didn't do anything else this morning, so they mainly practiced this. After the cover, Moore didn't have to run, and stood still and waited for the ball to return.
Wang Zhizhi followed Moore, who was about the same height as him, and asked Li Xiaoyong to chase and defend. Atkins was short and faster and more agile. How could he be easily caught up with?
Many people think that South Korea's basketball level declined after 2004. It used to beat China twice, but was crushed later. In fact, it was not the case that Chinese basketball finally learned to defend in the 21st century.
Although the Chinese men's basketball team reached the quarterfinals twice in the international arena, they lost to the United States, Lithuania and other strong teams, four or fifty, which is common. Among them, the worst part of the men's basketball team's defense is outside shooting, so South Korea won twice with its small fast-spirited style of play.
How could Yang Rui's players compete with the talents? Atkins completely got rid of the ball when he received the ball, and made another 70-degree jump shot from the left, 6-0.
When the Chinese team attacked, the ball was still left to Hu Weidong. He broke through with the ball, and Bao Wen interfered with it and kept moving forward.
Bowen's defensive experience is not as good as the Spurs' period, and his physical fitness is much better than that. After being encouraged by Yang Rui, Bowen tried his best to defend, just to get a basic salary in the Knicks.
Hu Weidong didn't have a good chance to make a phone call, so he passed the ball to his teammates. Li Xiaoyong had no cover for running, so he was followed. He passed the ball to Wang Zhizhi again, and he was the main defender.
Wang Zhizhi turned around and shot with a one-on-one challenge, but was still disturbed from the basket. The ball went out and Moore won the backcourt rebound.
The Knicks continued to run tactics. This time Wang Zhizhi came out to defend. Atkins passed the ball with the opportunity. Moore scored 60 degrees on the left and jumped near the penalty area. Li Xiaoyong, who was 189CM tall, just stretched out his hand and the ball made 8-0.
The Knicks played a wave of the storm at the beginning, and Thibodeau admired Yang Rui more and more. This tactic is simple and effective, which is to pull out the opponent's inside line and then play the wrong position.
Ewing, Oakley, and Johnson can shoot in the Knicks, and tactics are also feasible to fit the Knicks. For a little extension, as long as the guards on both sides repeatedly run like this and take long distances during the reception, it will be enough for those teams who are not good at making defense in the interior.
Yang Rui stood up to watch the game. When the player returned to defense, Moore and Atkins ran to the sidelines and hit him.
This shot happened to be taken by the cameraman, and the audience in front of the Chinese TV was in an uproar.
"Who is this person? Why are you on the Knicks?"
"Traitor, Chinese players actually cheer for their opponents?"
"Where is Zhang Bin? There is a team member under your command who has been rebelling."
Zhang Heli was confused and made a brain-opening analysis: "We saw the Chinese player on the sidelines celebrating with the Knicks. He was wearing a uniform that was obviously not the Knicks. This was too unreasonable. Strangely, the people on the Knicks' side were very natural."
Sun Zhengping took a deep breath and said, "He is sitting with the head coach. The two have communication. I guess he may be a Knicks staff member, and he should be a Chinese from the United States."
Everyone thinks this explanation is reasonable. As for what the staff is difficult to guess, anyway, I won’t be able to play on the court.
Yang Rui wanted to be a player, but he had average physical fitness and had no chance to practice football since he was a child, let alone now?
Officials from the Basketball Association also guessed that Yang Rui might be Chinese. The leader blushed and wanted to catch a typical example just now, but they didn't care at all.
The Chinese men's basketball team did not score a goal until the sixth round. The Knicks side Ben Wallace and Moore scored two more goals, leading 12-2, and Zhang Bin called a timeout.
After the timeout, the Chinese team's offense was still not smooth, and the stars were suppressed one-on-one, and everyone felt something was wrong.
Is this the Knicks Summer League team? A group of players that the NBA doesn't want is so powerful?
They almost never lose their position on the defense end, and they switch defenses in the interior are very fast, and they are as physically compatible as beasts.
It is difficult for the men's basketball team to create open shots on the outside, and they cannot score in the inside, so they are held back by the short and strong Ben Wallace. Wang Zhizhi's strong attack was blocked, and Ben jumped up and his head was almost flat, making up for the lack of height to a certain extent.
At this time, many Chinese fans were missing the "Ba Star".
The Summer League quarter only had 10 minutes, and the Knicks did not substitution in the first quarter, leading 31-13.
The Knicks began to inspect the lineup in the next quarter.
Three excellent black players, big center Luke, and a white man Brad Jones who is 193CM tall and good at shooting, played.
Brad changed to play a point guard and it didn't matter if he was not good at organizing. Anyway, he grabbed the rebound and launched a counterattack. Luke was responsible for protecting the penalty area and grabbing a rebound and passing the rebound.
The Knicks' defense quality declined significantly, and the Chinese team's offense finally opened, but the score difference could not be narrowed. Four minutes later, Yang Rui was not satisfied with the Chinese team's equal strength and took the initiative to call for a timeout.
The camera was given to the sidelines. When Yang Rui stood up with a tactical board and waved to let the players gather together, the audience in front of the TV was shocked.
Zhang Heli said in disbelief: "Is this young man, the Knicks, talking about tactics? Am I dazzled?"
Sun Zhengping's eyes stared from Lin Yilian to Chen Yulian. "He must be talking about tactics. Oh my God, that fat man is watching on the side, it seems... he is the head coach!"
The live videographer was also surprised because the Knicks had not held a press conference to announce the new assistant, so the American media did not know that a Knicks coach was Chinese.
China's Internet has not developed this year, otherwise Tieba will definitely explode. Even so, many fans called their friends and told them to turn on TV soon. A miracle happened in the summer league, and some Chinese were coaching in the NBA.
Some people suspected that they were dreaming, turned off the TV and reopened it, thinking that "it must be the wrong way I turned it on!"
How could he be a coach at such a young age?!
Chapter completed!