roccoschili Chapter 334 [The old cannon who is disabled and determined]
Chapter 334 [The old cannon who is disabled and determined]
Chapter 334 [The old cannon who is disabled and determined]
Yang Rui was also low-key in the interview.
"This season, our goal is to make the playoffs. Although there are no superstars in the team, only Michael is a veteran star, but I believe that young players will make up for the lack of experience with hard work and talent."
The reporter asked Yang Rui to comment on Jordan, he said: "Michael has made more people fall in love with the NBA, and is the greatest player in the history of the NBA. Although no matter how strong a player is, there will be an old age, but before he retires, I will try my best. Help him win more games."
Yang Rui didn't say too much, the feelings need the media to release news slowly to pave the way, not just a few words can change the fans' senses.Jordan's popularity went crazy last season, and if he can't guarantee the team's record, it's still difficult for him to become a starter in the All-Star Game.
The next day, the media coverage of the Wizards didn't go much, just mentioning Jordan's readiness to change.
Being low-key is far less attractive than shouting a championship slogan, but no matter how confident Yang Rui is, he will not assume a arrogant attitude just after taking over a rebuilding team.
In the evening, the Wizards' public training session will be attended by media reporters and a large number of fans.
Yang Rui went to Jordan for lunch at noon, and after serving the food for a while, he talked about the business: "Michael, I plan to let you play for only 10 minutes tonight."
Jordan stopped cutting the steak. "why?"
"I want to play an exhibition game to build confidence in the rookies. If you play for a long time, the rookies will not let go. Players on the same team as you may keep passing the ball to you, while being your opponent, shooting and The breakthrough may not be that firm."
This is the truth. If someone scores consecutive points against Jordan in the public training class, the fans will think that Jordan is old and useless. If the media say a few words in the news, it is easy to provoke trouble.
The star is very good. Garnett once beat the second-round rookie Richter in a training game because his teammates performed too well, resulting in 7 stitches in his jaw and knocked out teeth.
On the other hand, if Jordan plays well, then it's over, what will the media say?The new guys aren't as good as the 40-year-olds.
In life, Jordan has a violent personality, acts as a jerk, eats, drinks, prostitutes, gambles, and smokes all five poisons. To use BJ slang to describe it, he is an "old cannon".But he is not a brainless person. As long as he thinks it makes sense, he will listen to what others say.
If Jordan had a low IQ, how could he become the "God of Basketball"?He immediately understood Yang Rui's thoughts.
"So, in this training session, you want to help the newcomers find confidence. When the closed training is underway, I will fight against them seriously. It doesn't matter if we win or lose. Is that what you mean? Then why don't you just let me rest?"
"Because there must be a lot of fans coming to see you. If you sit on the sidelines and don't play for a minute, they will be disappointed, and we won't be able to attract the media." Yang Rui smiled.
Jordan swallowed a piece of meat and became interested. "I can attract the media in 10 minutes?"
"Because after you leave the court, the masseuse will send you an ice pack. You take off your knee pads on the sidelines and put an ice pack on your knee to chat with me. As long as the reporter takes pictures, it will definitely be on the news." Yang Rui paused and smiled: "Not bad. Right? You went into battle with an injury, fought hard and persevered."
In fact, many players apply ice packs every day without injury.Ice packs are placed on the knees and feet are soaked in icy water, which is a standard recuperation routine after training.
High-intensity exercise can easily cause bone hyperplasia, knee aging and even water accumulation. Using ice packs can quickly cool down, slow down the chemical reaction in the body, and reduce muscle soreness caused by strenuous exercise.But as soon as the media publicized it, fans would not be aware of it, thinking that the player was disabled and strong, and his will was amazing.
Jordan was silent for a moment, then smiled: "When you were in the Raptors, you also gave Carter a lot of advice, right?"
"I mentioned it, but unfortunately he didn't fully meet my requirements, otherwise his popularity would definitely be higher. For example, he couldn't bear to win the scoring title. He couldn't win the scoring title when I was there, and it will be even more impossible in the future. So his achievements can't surpass yours."
Jordan agrees with Yang Rui's propaganda method, which is beneficial and harmless to himself.The defeat last season has made him see himself clearly, and he can't win without good teammates.
Now Jordan is looking forward to the new season, and Yang Rui really has a way to make the team stronger.
In the public training class, Yang Rui did not arrange tactics, so the players were divided into two teams, and two assistant coaches led the teams to play an exhibition match.
Jordan started playing for 10 minutes, scored 6 points and was replaced. After the end of the game, he sat next to Yang Rui and chatted. An ice pack from a masseuse was tied to his right knee.
The reporters present captured this scene, and there is news to write about.
It wasn't just Jordan that could write news, the new players exploded.Before the game, everyone said that the performance is the main focus, and the defense intensity is very low, and the situation of shooting during the holiday practice is tested.
Hamilton, Wesley, Marshall, Bell are all good outsiders.
Hamilton is very similar to Alan Houston. It's not that he doesn't have the ability to make three-pointers, but that the coach arranged for him to focus on mid-range shots, and he became the mid-range shooter.The same shooting action, the distance is one or two steps away, the accuracy of the head is not much different.At his peak, Hamilton shot 45.8 percent from three.
Raja Bell has also improved, and his corner threes have improved significantly from a month ago.He also belongs to the category of shooting, and the coach did not ask for it in the 76ers.
In the point guard showdown, Alston knocked out Tyron Lue one-on-one.
He can do all kinds of dribbling movements freely, and Tyrone Lu can't defend himself. Alston is 188cm tall and weighs 78kg, so confrontation is a weakness, but Tyrone Lu is only 183cm and has no physical advantage.
Before the game, Yang Rui said that it was an exhibition match. As soon as he heard the word "performance", Alstom completely let go and sent two assists in counterattacks.
There were fans shouting: "SkiptoMyLou"!
However, Alston's weaknesses are also obvious. His strength, bounce, speed are average, and his wingspan is also very ordinary. In Yang Rui's impression, he has never dunked.
It is worth it to bring in a player with such specialties as Alston for only a minimum salary.His ball-handling skills are unmatched in the league, he has fewer turnovers, and his three-point ability is above the average point guard.
The rookie inside is great.Stoudamire mainly played high pick-and-rolls, received the ball and made dunks many times, and also made three mid-range shots.
Stoudamire coached mid-range shots in the summer, and his wrists were flexible, not just a dunk.In Yang Rui's previous life, he made some mid-range shots in his first season and also made two three-pointers.
Boozer was a big surprise. In the second round, he not only showed an excellent mid-range shot, but also had a better rebounding ability. Arranging him as a center does not need to guard out of the penalty area, which is suitable for him to play.
He has a large tonnage and is excellent in pick-and-rolls. After receiving a pass, he can dislocate and face the guard.In the face of veteran Laettner, he pulled out to catch the ball and shoot, and the breakthrough with the ball frame prevailed.
What is more disappointing is Maggette, who has a very poor feel and misses the basket. Fortunately, there are four beautiful dunks, which saved a little face.
The main defender of Maggette is Gerald Wallace, who is more serious.He's also a poor shot offensively, relying solely on the basket to score.The coaching staff had anticipated that he would not be able to attack, and he was optimistic about his defense.
Several veterans performed quite well, and the limelight was robbed by young people.
Even if Jordan played for a short time, the Wizards fans were hooked. The rookies have strong physical fitness, and the team dunks in the new season will definitely be indispensable.
(End of this chapter)