roccoschili Chapter 347 The Right Way
Chapter 347 The Right Way
Chapter 347 The Right Way
The Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs without any risk, and advanced to the next round. What awaits them is this year's sudden emergence of the sun.
Of course, after the end of the season, the Mavericks also experienced personnel changes. The meritorious head coach and general manager Don Nelson announced that he would resign from all positions in the Mavericks and stay at home temporarily.
"Sir, what did you say to him at the end of the game that day?" Stevens also saw the news, and recalled Jim's bewildered smile at that time, and couldn't help but have some associations.
"Nothing, just greeting each other."
Seeing the disbelief written on Stevens' face, Jim added; "Don Nelson is a guy with a strong personality. Of course, he also has a unique vision. When he was in New York, he just became the head coach. Traded star Patrick Ewing to the Magic for Shaquille O'Neal who just came into the league."
"Oh? It would be great if the transaction is successful." Stevens' eyes lit up.
"Of course, judging from the current development, this deal not only supplemented the combat power, but also gained the future, but in the eyes of people at the time, it was treasonous to exchange a big head for a rookie. So the Knicks united , colluded, emptied Don Nelson, and let Jeff Van Gundy pick peaches. Ironically, Patrick Ewing still did not escape the fate of playing in Orlando in the end. Now that Don Nelson has been given the position and rights of the general manager, Mark Cuban has been intervening in the operation of the team with his own likes and dislikes. Pointing out, last season made such a wonderful lineup, and this season let go of Steve Nash to assist the rising sun, if I were Tang, I would not continue to do it."
Jim stopped talking, got up and walked to Stevens, and patted his shoulder, making Stevens confused.
"Brad, I think you've already seen it. I've only got so much ink in my stomach. I've taught you all the concepts I can teach you. It's time for you to find a more professional teacher. I don't like it. Larry Brown, and the old alcoholic of the Spurs is living a good life there, and he will not plan to change places. I am not willing to let you go to San Antonio. If Pat Riley, I am afraid that if you go to Miami, you will not come back. , as for Rudy Tomjanovich... I don't think you need to learn to instill chicken soup for the players, that set is outdated, and I think Phil Jackson's set of metaphysics, sometimes Maybe it’s better than chicken soup. Although Don Nelson is a veteran coach, his style of play is not old-fashioned, even very avant-garde. You need to learn from his on-the-spot command and...creativity.”
"Sir, are you so sure that he will join us next season?"
"I'm not sure, but I have to say hello to you in advance. Don't miss this opportunity."
California and Arizona are adjacent, and the Lakers flew to Phoenix calmly without rushing the schedule.
The Suns defeated the Timberwolves early, and the morale of the whole team was high. In addition, they had an advantage over the Lakers in the regular season, and they also had a psychological advantage. From the self-coach Mike D'Antoni, the whole team planned to give the Lakers a little color in the semifinals.Nash returned to the place where his dream began. This time he is no longer the 3-point and 2-assist follower who followed behind Kevin Johnson and Jason Kidd, but is one of the best offensive engines in the league, a master of passing, Rhythm controller, and terrifying assassin, a year ago, no one would have thought that this skinny white player over 50 years old could shoot 40% + 90% + [-]% shooting percentage, and beat a team that was struggling last season. The team in the lottery area brought the league to the top in one fell swoop.It is also well-deserved to win the MVP.
Of course, with the arrival of Nash, other players in the Suns also benefited obviously, such as the old Lakers Carlos Boozer.
"I didn't get the attention I deserved in Los Angeles. If the Lakers gave me half of the patience they gave David West, I wouldn't have applied for a trade. Of course, I am very happy with the current team. Here This is the stage where I can really show myself, but I will still let the Lakers who don’t respect me pay the price.” Before the game, Boozer uttered wild words and criticized his old club.
This season, Boozer averaged 20.8 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. His performance was indeed very good. All the statistics have improved by leaps and bounds compared with last season. Compared with his classmates Yao Ming, Caron Butler and Amare Star The three high-ranking picks of Demire are not inferior, but choosing a team like Mike Dunleavy Jr., Jay Williams, Drew Gooden and Skitishvili, even the guts Regret green.It's a pity that in the selection of the most improved player, Bobby Simmons, who had no sense of presence last season but played a quasi-All-star performance this season, beat Boozer and won this award with metaphysical bonuses.
Seeing Boozer's interview, the Lakers were all very angry.
"Did you hear David, he despises you, we have to kick his mouth, it's okay, I'm here, I will cover you." Garnett first stood up and expressed his heart.
David West is secretly dissatisfied with himself. For two consecutive seasons, at the critical moment of the ball increase, he missed a lot of games due to injuries. Although he played the first half of the season, the data has always been 8 points 6 The board is so tepid, and Boozer's statistics are indeed much more gorgeous than him. Sometimes he himself doubts his life. Obviously, he trains very hard. Coaches and teammates like him very much, but he can't always play beautifully. What about the data?
Jim saw it.They deliberately found David West before the game.
"coach……"
"Do you still care about what Carlos said? Listen to David, I have no doubt that if you go to the Suns next season and serve as their main forward, you can also score a stat of almost 20 plus 10. This is their Any forward who is good at using the pick-and-roll to launch an offense will play very comfortably with Steve Nash, but now on this team, you may only be the fourth or fifth shot option, but you The efficiency is very good, and he has to take on the task of top defense on the defensive end, which Carlos Boozer can't do. He can hardly guard anyone, but you can make 80% of the inside players in the league untouchable Well, believe me, a lot of good coaches and managements are paying attention to these shining points on you, not the statistics. Whether you stay with the Lakers after your rookie contract expires or go to another team to play, you must insist on being correct. The way he plays, the data is of course a matter of course...Damn, how did I start talking about Larry Brown's lines." Jim poured chicken soup on the young insider.
"The right way to play...I get it."
(End of this chapter)