roccoschili Chapter 278 Double Happiness
Chapter 278 Double Happiness
Chapter 278 Double Happiness
Su Yang thought about it briefly.
McGrady will also enter the free market this summer. There were news reports before that McGrady had tried out many teams, but in the end they failed to reach a signing intention, because McGrady could not accept the position of being a substitute player.
Obviously, McGrady still wants to continue to play as a starter.
However, McGrady averaged only 24% shooting in the 38.9 Knicks' first games, which is a career low. In addition, potential injuries and poor defense prevent many teams from giving him a starting position.
However, McGrady averaged only 9 shots per game, able to get 9.4 points and 3.9 assists.
With such data, in D'Antoni's tactical system that focuses on guards, it can be said that it is not bad.
All in all, if McGrady accepts to be a substitute player and signs with a veteran's basic salary, he is definitely a perfect veteran candidate, who can quickly help George improve, but if McGrady insists on starting player positioning, then there is really no way.
"I am a loyal fan of McGrady, and I have imitated and learned many of his technical moves..."
Su Yang said: "Our team currently needs an experienced veteran like him. If he is willing to help Paul George and young players including me to make progress, he is very welcome to join in."
Davis and Tucker nodded in agreement, their thinking was very close to that of Su Yang.
This is also very clear, and he didn't deliberately fool or perfunctory just because he wanted to recruit O'Neill.
"Of course, of course..." Little O'Neill nodded, "I will convey to him what you just said, no matter what kind of reply he makes, it will not affect our discussion, let's go inside and talk in detail Bar."
Su Yang felt a little relaxed, fortunately O'Neill was not affected by the brotherhood.
The four chatted and returned to the living room. The agent brought some cigars and a bottle of red wine, and the recruitment officially started.
"First of all, I want to know where I can help you..." Jermaine O'Neal asked.
Davis and Tak Qiqi turned their heads to look at Su Yang. Su Yang said: "Our offensive tactics are diverse and changeable. We hope that everyone can support with the ball, especially the high position support. We noticed that you are in the high position support. You have a lot of skill, and while it wasn't fully demonstrated last season with the Heat, we believe you still have that ability."
Little O'Neal showed a hint of joy at the experience.
Su Yang continued: "In addition to hoping that everyone can take the ball to support, we also hope that everyone can have a relatively long range, such as Zach Randolph, he will occasionally take a three-pointer from the top of the arc or from the bottom corner. I noticed that although you rarely shoot three-pointers, you have the ability to hit three-pointers, just like you used three-pointers to kill the Kings back then."
"Oh? Have you checked the news specifically?" Little O'Neill smiled.
"I'm not checking the news..." Su Yang said, "I just studied your game video. After the three-pointer was hit, Reggie Miller excitedly jumped on you to celebrate. I think you should remember the scene at that time."
"Of course, that was the 04-05 season, which three-pointer I only shot." Jermaine O'Neal looked recalled, "But you think you can arrange a three-pointer for the game based on just one lore, isn't it a bit exaggerated?"
Tucker and Davis showed a little embarrassment, and they felt that Su Yang was trying to find words to praise just now.
O'Neal went on to say: "You know, even BIG Shaq once hit a three-pointer."
Su Yang smiled and nodded.
What O'Neal said is true. Shaquille O'Neal has taken 22 three-pointers in his entire career, but only hit 1. Although O'Neal has shot nearly 14.7 times, he only has a hit rate of [-].
"No!" Su Yang waved his hand.
"I think you can set up three-point tactics because you have a soft and soft shooting touch, but you haven't developed it further. You should remember that you once had 33% three-pointers in the Pacers. That is enough to prove .”
"Maybe there used to be..." O'Neill raised his hands high, "but now I don't have a soft touch."
Su Yang nodded slightly, knowing that O'Neal meant that he was too heavy, and there was nothing he could do if he wanted to be gentle.
"This is exactly what we want you to change..."
Su Yang said, "We hope you can lose weight, and you don't need to fight those muscle monsters. Your best place is your dexterous steps and handwork, and we also focus on zone defense and rotation to induce ball holders and players. We focus mainly on intercepting passing routes, even if we encounter a center like Bynum or Perkins, we will use a lot of rounding and flanking."
Little O'Neill lowered his head suddenly, his expression became a little excited, as if some memory had been brought back.
That year, the Pacers management fired Rick Carlisle, and the newly appointed coach Jim O'Brien drastically changed his style of play, asking Jermaine O'Neal to increase his weight as the main center, which directly caused a knee injury to miss most of the season.
After that, O'Neal's various statistics dropped sharply, and the peak period ended early.
It is always very dangerous for players to gain weight, but in the past, various physical fitness skills were not mature enough, and offensive and defensive tactics also relied heavily on big center players. Weight became the key to confrontation, and everyone swarmed to gain weight.
In hindsight, if O'Neal hadn't gained weight, he might still be among the top power forwards in the league.
But it is not too late to start changing. Professional players lose weight very quickly, and four months is enough time.
As for the style of play after weight loss, Jermaine O'Neal is very familiar with it, and the team can cooperate with it a little.
"To be honest, I watched every game in the Finals..." Jr. O'Neal said, "Perkins did not play the same defensive role as he did against Howard and Shaq when facing your offense. I believe you. "
Su Yang nodded in response, then looked at Tucker and Davis, thinking that the recruitment was basically a success.
The Clippers have the opportunity to help Jerome realize his dream of a championship, reduce the risk of injury, and let Jermaine play the most familiar and comfortable style of play. Under such conditions, it can be said that they can win the Mavericks, Celtics, and Diggers. Gold and other teams.
"I have one last question. If the Heat form a Big Three headed by LeBron, Wade, and Bosh, how can they defeat them?" O'Neal put down his red wine glass, sat up straight and stared at Su Yang, asking seriously.
"That lineup will be very strong..."
Su Yang recalled the general performance of the Heat's Big Three. As long as the Heat insisted on playing with LeBron as the core, the power of the Heat's Big Three would be very powerful, especially when Wade was still at the end of his peak.
"But their shortcomings will be very obvious..."
Su Yang said, "Their overall three-point shooting rate is low. Bosh does not have the ability to support high positions. LeBron has not yet mastered post-up singles skills, so only using 32 defenses can limit them very well, unless They can get two ace shooters who are willing to join for a minimum salary in free agency."
The voice fell, and the living room fell into silence.
After a while, O'Neill smiled and said, "Actually, I don't understand much, but I can see the strong confidence in your eyes, and you can do everything you said in the past. This time, I am willing to believe in you. I have no other choice." Problem."
"Then the following work, should I leave it to Mr. Broker and our management?" Su Yang tried to ask.
"Of course, let's go, let's go to the field field next to the beach to play." Jermaine O'Neal got up and said.
"Okay, I've wanted to go and see for a long time. In the eyes of Los Angeles fans, the Venice Beach streetball team, which is very good, ranks higher than our Clippers." Su Yang joked and chuckled, and everyone laughed.
...
The streetball game was over in a blink of an eye, and the three of Su Yang bid farewell to Xiao Ao and set off to return to the Clippers training base.
The car hadn't gone far when Hinkie called.
"I have already negotiated with Jermaine O'Neal's agent. He is willing to join the Clippers, and Tracy McGrady, whom he recommended, also expressed his willingness to accept our veteran's basic salary contract. Do you want to come to a trial training?"
Su Yang said with a smile: "Don't try out, sign the contract directly, I know how much fuel he has in the tank."
(End of this chapter)