Zhou Xuan walked around Auckland, familiarized himself with the environment, and after inviting Liu Yang to dinner, he inquired about the general location of the old Nelson's house by the way.

Donald. Alvid. Nelson, often referred to as the old Nelson. He has served as the head coach of several NBA teams and is considered a master tactician and innovator par excellence. He invented the concept of a point forward, maintained a run-and-gun attacking style, created the controversial "shark slashing tactic", and won the league coach of the year three times. Only him and the "Golden Operator" Pat. Riley did just that. However, he is believed to have neglected defense and command and pursued too many tricks and adventures to win an NBA championship.

During the 2004-2005 season, Nelson Sr. retired from the Mavericks. In 2006, the elder Nelson made a comeback and accepted the position of general manager of the Golden State Warriors, and former star player and friend Chris. Mullin's invitation to serve as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors again is aimed at leading the Warriors back into the playoffs that they haven't been in for 13 years.

Under his cultivation, the unknown Andris. Biedrins is averaging close to 10+10 per game, Monta. Ellis also became the most improved player. In addition, he repeated his old tricks, taking Troy on a high-salary contract that did not fit his tactical system. Murphy and Dunleavy Jr. with Al of the Pacers. Harrington swapped. After a run-in period, the team's record gradually improved, and in 2007, they achieved the last playoff spot in the Western Conference, fulfilling their pre-season commitments and leading the team back to the playoffs after a 13-year absence. Even more surprisingly, with a 4-2 aggregate win over the Dallas Mavericks, who had the best regular season record in the first round, Nelson Sr. once again surprised the world.

However, the Warriors missed the playoffs with 48 wins last season, and this year they are away from the star of the house, and the problems they face are even more serious.

The next day, Zhou Xuan changed into sportswear, went to the villa of the old Nelson's family in high spirits, and came to visit with a little gift. The gifts were prepared very carefully, there were supplements for the elderly, and wine for the middle-aged, all of which were well considered, and this was a decision made after discussing with Mitchell.

He first indicated his intention to the community security guard, and the security guard called and asked Nelson Sr., and then let him go.

A blonde girl with a head of 1.8 meters opened the door, and the old Nelson's family obviously inherited the genes of basketball players. Seeing Zhou Xuan, she was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "I'm Emily, you look as handsome as you look on TV, come in, grandpa is waiting for you." ”

Zhou Xuan handed her a prepared gift, saw old Nelson in the living room, stepped forward to salute, and said with a smile: "Hello coach, please forgive me for taking the liberty of visiting." ”

Now there are two people in the family, old Nelson dresses very casually, and now he is 70 years old and still very energetic. After looking at Zhou Xuan a few times, he said lukewarmly: "Sit down." The team only gathered on the 25th, what are you doing at my house today? ”

If you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, it's easier to make a good impression when you talk straight to the point, but if you talk about other topics first, it will be hypocritical. Zhou Xuan's expression was indifferent, he sat opposite the old Nelson, and said lightly: "I just arrived in Golden State yesterday, and I am very much looking forward to the first training with the team, and I want to meet you and talk a little about basketball, so I came." ”

Nelson Sr. asked: "You don't have confidence in your own quality and wish I would give you more chances in pre-season, that's why you came to visit?" ”

This is a difficult question to answer, and admitting it will be looked down upon. To refute, you have to prove yourself with convincing results in training and preseason, and Zhou Xuan is here to prove himself. He looked at Nelson and smiled, "On the contrary, I was just too confident to meet with you before the bootcamp started." ”

"As a rookie, or a second-round rookie, it's not a good thing to be too confident." Although the old Nelson said this, there was a little smile on his face. He feels that it is difficult for a person to succeed if he is not self-confident and frivolous, and this is the experience of many years. When he was the head coach in New York, he once wanted to trade the team's iconic Ewing for the fledgling O'Neal, who is a madman and likes madmen, of course, if he has the strength.

Zhou Xuan said lightly: "I want to ask you a question, how are you going to use me?" ”

Old Nelson said lightly: "Your agent said that you can only play point guard, how else can I use you?" ”

"Point guards also have different styles of play, some people are the core of the play, like Nash, Paul will play with teammates to block and dismantle, rely on their own skills to break through the ball to create opportunities, and will also quickly advance from the backcourt to launch fast breaks. There are also guards, like Gibson of the Cavaliers and Fisher of the Lakers, who dribble to the frontcourt and pass to the core of the team, allowing them to attack or distribute the ball with the ball, and they are the core of the organization. What kind of will you ask me to do? ”

Old Nelson understood his intention, and snorted coldly: "Boy, it's the first time I've seen a second-round rookie who hasn't signed a contract with the team yet, so I dare to come to the head coach and say that I want to be the core of the outside line." Aren't you afraid that I think you're a bastard and just let the team give up on you? ”

"If I say these things and I make a mess during training, then it doesn't matter how you scold me, just let me get out of the way and admit it. But I think if I can organise the team well, I have to fight for my chances. Otherwise, if you let me be a second guard and have Jackson play as a playmaker at the top of the arc like Turkoglou, I'm going to be limited in my traits and it's not good for me personally and for the team, so I'm going to have to say something even if I take a risk. Zhou Xuan kept observing Old Nelson's reaction when he spoke, and the other party didn't interrupt, which proved that these words were in his heart. He had done a detailed investigation beforehand and guessed that Nelson Sr. was preparing to put Jackson on the task of organizing it. Davis is gone, and Jackson is the oldest qualified and should take over the leader's position.

Old Nelson also looked at Zhou Xuan and said quietly: "Then if I give you a chance, how do you want to fight?" ”

This is the beginning of the test, to see if Zhou Xuan understands the Warriors' small-ball tactics and can adapt to their fast play whirlwind rhythm. Emily was also listening and didn't interject. She is now full of curiosity about Zhou Xuan, her grandfather has a hot temper, he is a famous coach, and Zhou Xuan, a young player who dares to come to the door like this, is the first. And Zhou Xuan didn't have the slightest fear in his eyes, and he spoke very casually, just like chatting with an elder he knew well.

Zhou Xuan's courage is mostly because of reading. Whether it is psychology or magic, as a master, you must first pass the psychological quality in order to grasp the other party's heart. Fearlessness is the first element, not nervous or afraid, in order to lead others and give a perfect performance.

Zhou Xuan thought for a while and said with a smile: "I will focus on outside offense, from the outside in, because the Warriors lack low-post offensive means, especially the back-to-back offense, Bidrins's single efficiency is not high, and Harrington prefers outside shooting." If the position is attacking, I play a pick-and-roll break with Harrington, and after the misalignment, Biedlings covers his teammates in the low post without the ball, and there is always a misplaced opportunity to attack in the high and low posts, and if I can't send a penetrating pass, then I can also give it to Jackson on the outside to reorganize the attack. The good news is that there are four people shooting on the court, and we should be able to open up space for positional offense. If the opponent doesn't shoot and fights back, I can do a good job of pushing forward quickly and won't let you down. I will also strictly control the number of shots and will not waste my shots. ”

"You and Harrington block and dismantle, then Jackson becomes a supporting role, what are you capable of making him obey you? And Margeti, who was not an All-Star, but he is also very strong. Old Nelson asked again.

It's a sharp question, a bit inducing. If Zhou Xuan says a set of plans for players to obey themselves, it will seem too ambitious, and he wants to grab the boss as soon as he enters the league? Kobe Bryant also honestly gave O'Neal a few years as a younger brother. It's impossible for a rookie in the second round to be the boss as soon as he enters the team.

Zhou Xuan directly pushed the question back to old Nelson and said with a smile: "I am only 19 years old, the youngest in the team, they are all my big brothers, how can they convince me?" It's you who they have to obey. I will also obey your tactics, and the goal is to align the team's offense and help the team reach the playoffs. ”

Old Nelson nodded in satisfaction, and the words went back to his heart. "Tell me about your own strengths."

"Speed, stamina, mid-range shots, passing awareness, and responsiveness are my top five strengths. The downside is the ability to fight, if I run into a strong guy who can shoot, I can get into trouble on the defensive end, and in summer league, I played the No. 2 position all the time and became a defensive colander. I've been working out in the summer, but it's still a little bit close. ”

"My agent said you deliberately didn't shoot in Summer League to keep your efficiency safe, is that true?"

"Yes, if I rush to shoot, I may score a few points more, but the shooting rate will also decrease, and if I choose to attack by myself, the assists will also be reduced, so that I will be completely unwanted, it is better to stick to my own style of play, and those who have a heart will know that I am a pure defender, but I was put in an inappropriate position." Zhou Xuan smiled.

Old Nelson was a little surprised, he had never seen a young man like Zhou Xuan. His way of speaking is very direct, but it is not uncomfortable for people to listen. He looks like a shrewd businessman, who sells himself as a commodity, and the properties, characteristics, and usage of the product are so clear that anyone who is a little curious will want to try it out and decide whether to buy it or not.

This way of talking Zhou Xuan is not to read books, but to learn marketing methods from the Olson sisters. He came to Nelson like he was advertising himself before a game. The Olsen sisters also have a high IQ, and it is by no means in vain that ordinary people cannot become CEOs at the age of 18.

Old Nelson now thinks that Zhou Xuan is smart and confident, and if he really has the strength, then he can use it. "Can you really shoot or even shoot threes?"

"If there is a stadium here, I can prove it to you right now, it won't take much time." Zhou Xuan knew that he had successfully moved the coach and pushed himself to the edge of the cliff, he had to fight well during training, and there was no way back.

This kid came prepared, he almost brought his own basketball, he had never seen such a bold young man, and he was not the same as those problem players, he was very sensible and not impossible to discipline. He fell to the second round, maybe it was really like his agent said, he didn't go to training camp and lacked opportunities to perform. Nelson made up his mind, stood up and said, "Let's go to the court now, I'll give you a chance to perform, and if you don't meet the requirements, you'll be out of luck." ”