roccoschili Chapter 126 [You are the grandson]
Chapter 126 [You are the grandson]
Chapter 126 [You are the grandson]
After training on the 8th, at noon, Yang Rui called O'Neal, Carter, McGrady, and Thibodeau to have a meal together, preparing to teach three potential newcomers a lesson, and Thibodeau was an observer.
American sports clubs generally have a clear division of labor, with owners, general managers and head coaches performing their duties.
The owner communicates directly with the coach and the general manager, rather than inquiring about the team’s situation with the players or employees; the players will not directly report the team’s affairs to the club over the coach; in addition, the coach and the players also keep a distance, and the coach will not Players eat together, let alone take money from players. ?
Yang Rui broke this unspoken rule. When he was in the Knicks, he often ate with the players.
After arriving at the Raptors, the young people in the team rushed to invite him to dinner. Today, Yang Rui returned the invitation.They were all rich people, Yang Rui didn't think it was a big deal to eat together, and chatted about basketball while eating.
"If you compare a basketball court to a battlefield, the ordinary players are soldiers, the core is the general, and the coach is the strategist. I don't know if you have heard of "Sun Tzu's Art of War". I am definitely not as good as you in playing, but I know how to play and how to play. Training, you listen to me, it is easier to win."
O'Neal Jr. grinned. "I know, you are the grandson."
Yang Rui had a black line on his head and resisted replying in English: "You are the grandson."
He looked at O'Neal Jr. and said slowly, "Jermaine, although you didn't play much in the Blazers for two seasons, you're a marginal person, but I think you're sturdy and talented, and you're bound to make a difference. So , the heavy responsibility of the inside line will be handed over to you. From now on, you must position yourself as the core of the inside line, be bold and domineering on offense and defense, can you do it?”
"Yes, of course." Little O'Neal shivered with excitement.
He played 33 minutes on the court. If there are so many minutes in a season, the contract extension in the summer will definitely not be small.As a young man from the slum, he cares about money very much.
Yang Rui said to Carter again: "Your positioning is what I said to the reporter, half-human and half-god. You can break through, shoot three-pointers, and dunk more beautifully than Jordan, but you can't defend well. You must work hard in this area. Usually one-on-one with teammates, not seeking to be the best defensive player, one-on-one dealing with opponents is qualified.”
"Yes." Carter responded loudly.
Yang Rui looked at McGrady and smiled: "Tracy, in fact, I don't think you are worse than Vince, you have super quality, you can shoot, and you can make breakthroughs. Therefore, although you are the sixth man, your playing time will not be less than 30 minutes. ."
McGrady asked inexplicably, "Since you think I'm strong, why don't you let me start?"
Yang Rui said sternly: "Because I heard from the team doctor that you have a mild congenital scoliosis, which may cause your spine to be overburdened and injured in the fierce confrontation. You are only 21 years old, and your strength has not reached its peak. I don't want to put you at risk to win."
"I can do it." Maddie felt much better when he heard him explain.
"Of course I know you can do it, but that's in the future. Let's compete for the best sixth man first. You are the core of the attack in the second quarter, and I will arrange forward tactics." Yang Rui smiled.
"Okay." Maddie easily compromised, showing a lazy smile.
Looking at his sleepless eyes, Yang Rui realized that this person really didn't have much ambition.
In Yang Rui's previous life, some McGrady said that McGrady left the Raptors to go to magic because "one mountain can't hold two tigers", did not want to assist Carter, and did not want to be "Pippen", but this is not the case at all.
When McGrady left the Raptors, the data was only 15.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists, and the shooting percentage was 45.1%. Before he signed with the Magic, the Magic had already won the All-Star Grant Hill, and there are rumors that Duncan will join.
Therefore, McGrady has no desire to be the boss at all. He wants to form a group when he goes to magic.Even if Duncan didn't go, he was only second to the famous Hillby.Later, Hill was injured and the Magic lacked scoring points. McGrady became a franchise player, unexpectedly showed his strength, and became a superstar.
Of course, a healthy McGrady's ability isn't overrated, or even a little underrated.Because both the Magic and the Rockets are based on positional attacks, with a slow pace and few rounds.
If McGrady is in a fast-paced team, such as the Suns and the Warriors, his scoring explosiveness is not as good as that of Kobe and Durant, and the number of scoring titles may be more.
You know, Durant's template is McGrady, or McGrady's fans, imitating him to play, and James himself admitted that McGrady is an idol.
After eating and chatting, the five of them finished talking about defense, and then said offense.
Yang Rui emphasized the direction of training, allowing all three potential rookies to practice three-pointers and reduce long-range mid-range shots.
"Efficiency is the key to winning, not stats. If all three of you are averaging 20 points per game and you're shooting 45 percent from the field, it's nothing special. Don't be obsessed with long-range mid-range shots, Jermaine can shoot high and pick up the pick-and-roll. The rhythm of shooting the ball is relatively smooth, and the rest of the time is still close to the basket or shooting threes."
Carter asked, "Isn't Jordan good at mid-range shots?"
Yang Rui said with a smile: "Jordan is a good mid-range shooter, but the Bulls rely on defense to win the championship, and the NBA's strongest players can't win independently, and do you think Jordan doesn't want to shoot three-pointers? He has participated in three-point contests. It's just not accurate."
Why is it not accurate?Jordan scored just five points, the lowest scoring record of any round in the 5-point contest.Jordan wasn't alone, though. Detrev Schramf also scored just five points in the 1988 5-Point Contest semifinals.
Detrev's story is even more bizarre, because he did well in the first round and suddenly became a super blacksmith in the second round. There is no one in the NBA who is more unstable than him.
Yang Rui continued: "Vince, if you don't defend well, even if your statistics are as good as Jordan's and you win the championship, you're only half-human and half-god and won't surpass him. That's why I nicknamed you."
Carter was only 22 years old this year, and he was full of energy. He was excited by Yang Rui and immediately said: "I will definitely defend well. I have an advantage in my body."
"Yes, you must have this ambition. You are no worse than anyone else. Tomorrow, you will play pick-and-rolls with Jermaine more, and I will arrange him to start." Yang Rui is very satisfied. Whether it is successful or not, it is good to have an attitude.
Thibodeau has been unable to intervene, he can only follow a few words, and when he comes home after dinner, he asks: "Are you going to change the starting lineup again?"
"To deal with different opponents and send different people, Jermaine has an advantage against the Bucks, and after another beautiful statistic, his confidence will rise." Yang Rui said confidently.
Xibodu did not move, Yang Rui turned his head and saw that he was recording with a small notebook.
"Can't you keep this in mind? It's not a tactic, it's just my personal opinion."
"I'm afraid I forgot." Thibodeau smiled.
Yang Rui feels that there is a generation gap between himself and the 40-year-old, and their living habits are different. No wonder Xibodu will be very rigid in the future of the Bulls.
(End of this chapter)