After the loss to the Jazz, the Warriors officially announced that they had cut DeMarcus? Nelson and Richard? Hendricks, who has done a "slimming" of the squad, has three players on the injury list, and they currently have only 10 players left in the rotation.

And Madi? Collins doesn't do much to help the team, and that kind of bench depth is very dangerous for a playoff team.

The uniforms rushed to find someone in the free market to bolster the roster on a 10-day contract.

The 10-day contract originated from an agreement between the NBA and the CBA, a minor basketball league in the United States, that CBA players were allowed to join the NBA on a temporary basis, and the NBA paid some fees to the CBA.

The modern 10-day contract can be seen as a way for evil capitalism to exploit players. Starting January 10 every year, all player contracts are automatically guaranteed, so the players who are laid off at a small cost by various contracts will be collectively unemployed, and those who will throw a lot of dollars at Jerome? James, Eddie? Curry, Dampier's stupid GMs and bosses save a little money.

If a player gets a little injured or gets involved in a dangerous activity such as skiing or cycling that causes non-combat attrition, someone has to play on the field, right? Aside from making a temporary trade, the easiest way to do this is to find a free agent to come to the "top tank" temporarily.

As a result, according to the collective bargaining agreement, the team can sign a free agent for 10 days, regardless of how many games it plays, and it will automatically expire after 10 days. Teams can sign a 10-day contract at will, but if a team signs a player twice on a 10-day contract in a season, the third signing of that player in the season must be signed at the end of the season.

It can be seen that the 10-day short-term contract player is the legendary "spare tire" with only obligations and no rights. There are still no small opportunities for such a spare tire to play, such as when the team is more than 20 points ahead or more than 20 points behind and there are only 5 minutes left in the game.

After some screening, Nelson Sr. took a fancy to two outside lines who could shoot.

Gary the Swingman? Forbes, height 201CM, arm span 210CM, weight 100 kg. Forbes played primarily as a power forward in college, which affected his prospects and he was not selected in the 2008 draft. He previously played in the NBA Development League, where he was drafted with the fourth overall pick by the Sky Powers and played in 19 games on the Hyundai team, averaging 17 per game. 4 points 5. 3 rebounds 1. 2 assists. He had terrible passing awareness, but developed a three-point shot, 39. 7% shooting, invited to participate in the NBDL Star Weekend Three-Point Shooting Contest.

The other is a two-way guard named Quincy? Dolby, just cut by the Kings. This man was very tough in college and was an ace player, averaging 25 per game. 4 points, 40% three-point shooting. However, Dolby can only score, has poor organizational skills, and tends to be in the No. 2 position. AND HIS 191CM HEIGHT AND 80 KG WEIGHT ARE TOO OBVIOUS DISADVANTAGES AMONG NBA SHOOTING GUARDS, AND HIS STYLE OF PLAY IS MORE SELFISH AND LIKES TO STICK TO THE BALL, SO MANY NBA SCOUTS THINK THAT HE CAN ONLY PLAY THE ROLE OF THE SIXTH MAN TO STEAL POINTS AT MOST.

At Kings Dolby averaged 10 per game. 7 minutes to get 4. 1 point 1. 1 rebound, 0. 7 assists, the shot selection is terrible, the shooting rate is only 38%, and the three-point shooting rate is only 30%, but the old Nelson thinks that he lacks open shooting opportunities, and poor offensive selection leads to inefficiency, if he plays next to Zhou Xuan, he may be an excellent shooter.

Arriving in Oakland, Dolby was very excited and showed his three-point ability in practice.

Forbes is much more low-key. Because he knew Zhou Xuan, the two played in the summer league together for the Rockets, when he played as the starting small forward, averaging 14 per game. 3 points 4. 4 rebounds, and Zhou Xuan is looked down on in various ways. Now that he has reached the warrior's territory, he can barely raise his head in shame. When Zhou Xuan came to talk to him, he held his head high and his nostrils were too lazy to take care of it, but now he nodded and looked like a grandson, just hoping that Zhou Xuan could pass him a few more balls and not hate him because of the unpleasantness of the summer league.

Zhou Xuan had no intention of embarrassing him, and said with a smile: "As long as you are in an empty seat, I will definitely pass it on to you." I know you want to stay with the Rockets in the summer league, so give it your all, we're competitors, it's completely understandable that you're a little hostile to me, you don't have to worry about anything, just play according to the tactics. Whether you can stay or not depends on your shot. I haven't seen you for half a year, but now you can tell me which positions I'm good at, right? ”

"Yes, of course." Forbes had a smile on his face. When he came to the Warriors, he had a "Forbes List" in his heart that had to have a good relationship, and Zhou Xuan was ranked first.

Seeing the flattery of his competitors, Dolby didn't dare to be idle, and came to talk to Zhou Xuan during the break, hoping to cooperate tacitly. In college, Dolby was very arrogant, had locker room conflicts with his teammates, played in the NBA for two years, and his edges and corners were almost worn out, and he no longer considered himself a great character. was laid off this year, and he also knew that he was not even qualified to play as a substitute.

Dolby is the 19th rookie in the first round, and Zhou Xuan is 54th in the second round, the gap is very large, but how dare Dolby be arrogant, with a short contract of 10 days, and he will be laid off if he says that he will be cut. Now there are not many Warriors, three wounded. As long as he plays well, there is still a chance to stay until the end of the season, and he doesn't want to miss this opportunity, let alone compete and lose to Forbes, which is not selected.

"Zhou, it's a pleasure to meet you, and I hope to have a good time working with you."

Zhou Xuan smiled and said: "As long as you don't fight randomly, I believe that you will cooperate happily, I just saw you practice shooting, and you are more accurate than me." ”

"Where, it's far worse than passing." Dolby said politely. He knows how hard it is to pass the ball well and assist, and if he can assist his teammates, maybe he will be a star at point guard now.

Zhou Xuan smiled: "When I know new teammates, I will ask them which position they are best at shooting, can you tell me about it?" ”

Dolby said confidently: "I can shoot in every position. ”

Zhou Xuan nodded, and asked again, "Then which are the most accurate positions?" No more, just three. ”

Dolby shook his head awkwardly. "I don't know what to do, it seems to be the same."

Zhou Xuan immediately understood why this guy was selected with the 19th pick, rich in offensive means, and he could shoot sharply when he broke through, but he couldn't get along in the NBA.

Like the Bulls, Ben Gordon is also a 190CM scoring guard, averaging 20+ per game, becoming the Bulls' top scorer, Dolby and Gordon are very similar, but different, because Gordon knows what style of play is more efficient, but Dolby is a brainless guy. In college, he has excellent physical qualities and a low level of defenders, so he must have played how to play, but in the NBA, if he plays randomly, it is to find abuse.

"Wait a minute."

Zhou Xuan went to old Nelson and Smart to reflect the situation. The elder Nelson is experienced and knows how to make it easier for role players to specialize in one ability. Moreau, for example, spends most of his time in the corner, or at 60 degrees, and certainly doesn't run to the top of the arc and occasionally cut under the basket. Randolph's range of motion is low on the left, high and rarely on the right. Azubuuk is more likely to play on the right. After getting used to being in one position, you will be more sure of your shots. Like Dolby, who likes to run around the court, unless he is used as the core of the attack, it is a cancer that affects the team's tactics.

Nelson Sr. called Dolby over and asked, "Didn't the coach tell you to play a position when you were at the Kings?" ”

"No, the coach said to keep running and sharing the ball." Du Rushi said.

Since the Kings fired Adelman, they have not found a good coach in the past few years, and the tactics continue with Princeton. If you have a core like Webb, it's okay to share the ball. Now that Miller Sr. is in a high position, a group of young people at Princeton, the effect is not so good. These guys can't make the same accurate shots as Stojakovic and Bibby. It's harder for someone like Dolby who lacks a sense of passing to play out.

Nelson Sr. proposed: "You pitch in various positions, test it with the assistant coach, see which position is the most accurate, we don't need you to pass, we don't need you to constantly run back, you cut in the air." You just move on one side, you pull the defense, you shoot when you're open, it's as simple as that, you know? ”

"Understood." It's a lot easier to play than when you were a king, and if you don't understand, isn't that idiot? Just stand still and wait for the star to attract the defender and catch the ball and shoot.

When Dolby was in college, he always shook off the opponent after feints and shots, or faced defenders from a long distance, and he had a good grasp of open shots, and he was confident that he could do well.

Young players who have been cut by NBA teams will have a hard time finding a job because it means having obvious flaws, and Dolby cherishes this opportunity. The Warriors are also a strong team, and in the two seasons with the Kings, he hasn't played in the playoffs, so maybe he can experience it this time.

Dolby tried the mid-range shot first, and then made dozens of three-pointers, and the result was 60 degrees on both sides with the most certainty.

The Warriors' triangle offense and combination of inside and outside are almost poor, mainly because the three-point shot is not particularly good, except for Moreau and Azubuike are unstable, and now Dolby seems to be very suitable for a corner on the outside. Old Nelson was a little excited, this person could use.

Forbes is in good physical condition, but his shooting is not as good as Dolby, and whether he can stay depends on his creation.

The next day, the Warriors played the Lakers at home, and both new signings were on the squad, and Dolby immediately got the opportunity to play in the second quarter.

Dolby faced Lakers pitcher Vujacic and only needed to defend the shot, which did not become an obvious hole. Zhou Xuan took the bench in the second quarter and formed a double guard with Duby, which achieved miraculous results. Zhou Xuan passed Famar and then split the ball, Dolby hit two three-pointers on the right side, and Azubuke also hit a three-pointer from the baseline, once leading the Lakers by 7 points, shocking the opponent into a cold sweat.

However, the Lakers' lineup is too strong, and as soon as the main force returns, the Warriors can't resist the two big interior lines and Kobe's fierce attack. Phil? Jackson also shamelessly used the "shark slashing tactic" in the second half of the game, sending Biedlins to the free throw line. In this game, Biderins had a bad hand, hitting 2 of 6 free throws, and the Lakers quickly caught up with the score and completed the comeback.

Nelson Sr. replaced Turiaf and couldn't stop the Lakers' offense. Bynum and Gasol are on their side, and whoever plays against Randolph has a clear height advantage and can attack. Kobe Bryant's singles after blocking and dismantling are even more of a piece of cake.

In the second half, in order to strengthen the attack, the old Nelson replaced Duby again, allowing Randolph to attack in the low post, attract the defense and distribute the ball, and shoot from the outside. Randolph played two against Gasol himself and passed a good ball again.

The Lakers replaced Odom with Bynum, put Randolph on the perimeter, and relied on his long arm to interfere with the shot, and the Warriors' offense was stifled again. It's not good to block and dismantle, and it's not good to attack in the low post, and the outside line also wraps Zhou Xuan and lets go of Biderins. The Warriors gradually became single-handed, and the score opened again.

In the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant hit two three-pointers, Gasol caused Randolph to foul and play 2+1, the score widened to 25 points, Kobe easily scored 43 points, and the Warriors lost to the Lakers again.

The only good news was that Dolby scored 11 points on his first appearance for the Warriors, shooting 4-of-7 and hitting three three-pointers, and he really fits the Warriors' system.