Chapter 176: [Frank Conversation]
Zhou Xuan smiled and said: "I asked everyone to come today, I also want to discuss some issues in advance, in case Monta you are arranged as a substitute, I hope you can calm your heart, don't hate me or be dissatisfied with the tactics, we are all eager to win, we should obey the coach's arrangement and do our best to play well." Only if we are as close as brothers can we go further in the playoffs and even win the championship. What do you think? ”
Jackson smiled: "You're right, I agree, but these words should be said by me, do you want to be the captain?" ”
Margeti agreed, and of course Randolph also supported Zhou Xuan.
Ellis doesn't want to be a substitute, but what can he say? He didn't count at all, he had to listen to the coach for everything. Ellis started 72 games for the team last season, making 37 appearances. 9 minutes to get 20. 2 points, 5 rebounds, 3. 9 assists 1. 5 steals and a whopping 53 shooting percentage. 1%。 He was not idle during the offseason, he practiced shooting, he didn't grasp the three points before, and he dared to shoot when he was given the opportunity in the new season, in this case, he really didn't want to sit on the bench and watch his teammates play.
At this time, if a few people lack communication, it is inevitable to have a grudge, Zhou Xuan has expected these things, and the psychology book also says very clearly, the solution is to get straight to the point, chat and communicate, and put the problem on the table to find a solution. Today, I brought in the most important people in the team to figure out what everyone thinks, to unite and find a balance.
Zhou Xuan said lightly: "Monta, I have heard that you are a straightforward person, today we might as well say everything in our hearts, so that we can cooperate better." ”
"Say what? The coach asked me to be a substitute, and I had to admit it. Ellis smiled wryly.
Zhou Xuan sighed: "There are many kinds of substitutes, if you feel very depressed, it's not good to play with emotions, Ginobili has always been a substitute for the Spurs, will anyone think he is weak?" ”
If Ellis was asked to play as a substitute for Davis, he would admit it, but if it was for Morrow and Azubuke to be substituted, he would be unbalanced. He's been thinking about this lately, and he's already got a knot in his heart.
Hearing Zhou Xuan's words, Ellis's heart was shocked. yes, even if I was a substitute, I had a higher shooting percentage than Ginobili, and if I played as a substitute, I should be able to ensure a high efficiency.
Jackson immediately agreed. "In this way, Monta seems to be really suitable if he plays as a substitute, Watson's organizational skills are too poor, if you are on the bench, you can play with the substitute, and you can also come up in the second quarter to play as much as you want, and go all out to grab points. We weren't going to be passive in the second quarter without attackers. ”
Margeti thought for a moment and smiled: "It seems easier to win this way." If Stephen comes back, it's possible that the coach will let me play as a substitute, and no second team will be more attacking than us. ”
All three admire Margeti, it's a selfless idea, few people are willing to take the initiative to play on the bench, and it really helps the team.
Zhou Xuan felt that with Margety's style, it was the infinite shots in the second quarter that were more attractive to him. And Margeti signed a big contract, he has no worries in this life, he has got good statistics, entered the playoffs, but has not won the championship, and now he is still at his peak, it is the best time, he is afraid that there will be no such store in this village.
Starting Zhou Xuan and Jackson, two playmaking points, plus Randolph's attack is very strong, he can play against most teams in the league. If Margeti and Ellis open the break and come off the bench, many teams will definitely be able to play in the second quarter to vomit blood, and if the defense works a little harder, it is estimated that they will easily win the game, and most importantly, the ball can be well distributed. Zhou Xuan needs to hold the ball when he is on the court, and Ellis's specialty is also to attack with the ball, and the two overlap. If Ellis doesn't break through with the ball, it's too wasteful to be a fixed-point pitcher, and the defense can be leaky. Jackson and Margeti were also overlapping in the field, with only one of them being able to shoot more.
It's not all attacking players in a team, it's the perfect lineup, and it's easier to play with the right combinations. As long as the three come back, the Warriors have two strong lineups, starting Biedrins and Randolph, and replacing Turiaf, Randolph Jr. or Wright, with a clear division of offense and defense.
Ellis pondered for a while, and felt that as long as the lineup was complete, the Warriors were very strong, and he was a little excited. After half a year of rest, he has to slowly find his form, and the substitution does not seem to be a bad thing. He said: "If the team can win, it doesn't matter if I come off the bench and hopefully we can get one step closer this year. ”
"One step closer to the Western Conference Finals, my goal is to win the championship." Jackson spoke his mind. "The coach is old, the Warriors are his last stop, and he also hopes to retire with a championship, otherwise there will be no two more years of contract extension in the summer, we have to cheer up. From the very beginning, there have been reporters who have talked about who is the boss between me and Corey, and now they want to create a conflict between you and Zhou, and we can't let them succeed. Together, this season has taken everyone by surprise. I'm not the only one who thinks so, right? ”
"No, my goal is also a championship, and I have discussed it with my agent a long time ago, but he is not very optimistic about us and thinks the defense is too poor." Zhou Xuan smiled.
"What about you?" Jackson looked at Margety.
"If I can win the championship, I am willing to play as a substitute, do you still need to ask?" Margeti is colored.
"Zach, what do you think?" Jackson asked.
"I've been working defense lately, although I didn't defend it, the coach arranged for me to defend the pick-and-roll, and I also gave up the basket to Andries. Guys, I think the same thing. If the Warriors win the championship, who will say that I am a cancer? Randolph is not speaking in a RAP tone, during this time, he is the most consistent scoring point of the Warriors, just looking at the statistics are more beautiful than Duncan, Garnett, and Stodameyer.
After asking, all four looked at Ellis.
Ellis shrugged. "I also want to win every game, I want to solemnly apologize to everyone, if it wasn't for my bad luck in the summer, we would definitely have a much better record than now."
If it weren't for the fall on your bike, I probably wouldn't have been here. Zhou Xuan thought to himself. Would the Warriors be better off without me? I was afraid that Jackson and Margeti would be injured and go straight to the lotto area.
Jackson reiterated again: "Then our goal is to win the championship, I can come back after the star game, it's up to you, before the star game, we must be back in the playoffs!" ”
"Don't worry, we have done it, my injury has been completely healed, and I was not allowed to go on just in case, and the team doctor advised me to rest completely." Margeti is also confident.
"I'll be able to fight knights, no problem." Ellis responded.
Randolph didn't speak, but his blood was boiling, and after so many years of playing, he hadn't thought about the championship.
Zhou Xuan is in a good mood, he has been depressed recently, and making reassurances is a bit like bragging. Ellis looks like a ruffian, but his first impression is not too bad, and what the next record can be, Ellis is indeed very important.
"Guys, let's talk about the distribution of the ball now, the coach will arrange it, but the five of us had better discuss how to play more efficiently. When you train, you can discuss with the coach together. In this way, no matter who wants to increase the ball, it will not make the other person feel awkward. What do you think? Anything is on the surface, open and honest dialogue! Zhou Xuan proposed, as if he was the person in charge of the team.
It was a bold proposal, but none of the four of them found him harsh, because it was a very good proposal and good for locker room unity.
"What you propose, you say first." Jackson said, looking at him.
Zhou Xuan smiled and said: "I'm the simplest, you guys are coming back, unless it's a particularly good opportunity, I won't make a move and pass the ball to you." I will pass on how you want to fight. ”
Jackson nodded and said: "I'm still the same as before the injury, the side attracts the defense, you and Zach block and dismantle, if the breakthrough is blocked, I go to the middle for a second block, you can give me the ball to the middle, or you can give Zach." ”
This basic tactic is very effective, and with a simple link, it is sure to form a misalignment.
Margeti continued: "I can also play with you on the perimeter, misplaced and single against the opposing defender, I have an advantage. At that time, I will also cut to the low position as soon as possible, you know my characteristics. ”
Randolph said: "We've been working together lately, we've had a tacit understanding, he knows me. When you come back, I'm going to cut down on the big shots, try to make sure the success rate, and if I have a clear advantage in the low post, pass the ball to me. ”
Ellis listened and thought to himself, is this still the Warriors? Jackson said that the atmosphere in the team was very good, much better than when Davis was there, he didn't believe it, but now that he looks, even Randolph is very good at communicating, this is a legendary cancer, he originally thought that it would be good not to quarrel with Randolph in the locker room.
Ellis spoke later, saying, "I practiced shooting for a long time during the holidays, so I should be more accurate than before, and I have no problem with the breakout, and if it's singles, I'm confident that I can easily get past a guard who moves slowly." If someone who is slow is in line with me, he can directly hand it over to me, and it will be no problem after blocking. ”
After listening to them, Zhou Xuan synthesized it in his mind and said, "I'll summarize it, if you don't point it out." Stephen is active on the perimeter, with the middle cutting dominant, Zach in charge of blocking and pick-and-roll, and he can also shoot from the perimeter. At this point, the others just stand in two corners and wait for the opportunity. Corey moves on either side, can shoot or break through, and can also form a misalignment with me or Munta blocking. Munta is sharp on the break, he can shoot the ball, I pass the ball, especially on the fast break...... I only have one small piece of advice, you must focus on the breakthrough, shoot close to the basket to ensure efficiency, attract the defense to share the ball, and don't shake out the space on the perimeter and pull it from a distance, because we have people who are more sure of shooting. You're all offensive players, and if you try to be as efficient as possible with every shot, I think the Warriors are invincible. ”
Jackson snorted: "That's good, it's up to you to distribute the ball then." ”
Listening to Zhou Xuan's analysis, everyone feels that a defender is very reliable, and he is worthy of playing with his brain.
The five most important players in the team reached a consensus that night, and everything is waiting for the lineup to be complete!