In the Knicks' training hall, two groups of people are playing an intra-team practice game.

D'Antoni, the new coach with two mustaches, looked at his players with a stern expression, and beat them out of order. It's been ten days since the team assembled for the new season, but the seven-second offense he is proud of hasn't even been practiced.

If you can't play the flashy offense that you led the Suns this season, I'm afraid that owner Dolan and discerning New York fans will quickly lose patience.

After these days of observation, in fact, there are many players in the team who are very suitable for his tactics, such as Richardson, Sun Yi, Chandler, Milicic, Green are all good fast breakers, but after putting these players on the court, they will always forget the V-shaped runs they have explained countless times.

Alas! Except for Kun Ting, after all, the players under his command are in contact with their own tactics for the first time, and it seems that they can only use time to pile up their understanding and tacit understanding.

To be honest, D'Antoni is still quite happy with the players Chapman signed for him this summer. The most surprising thing for him is that Daktronics, known as the largest parallel goods of the 03 platinum generation. Milicic. This young man from Serbia seems to be the 'white version' of his former favorite Stoudemire. can run and jump, can shoot and dunk, and has a very good medium and long range shooting skills. The shortcomings of the two are also very similar, and the skills under the basket are average. In defense, the ability to protect rebounds is very poor, and there is little to do against strong interior opponents. However, this player, if used properly, is definitely a weapon in the counter-attack. Moreover, although the 03 Bangyan Show is already a five-year-old league 'veteran', his age is only 23 years old.

There are surprises, and there are regrets. Al, who had high hopes. Harrington disappointed 'Mustache', a big man who loves to shoot threes, and his shooting choices on the court were very unreasonable. As soon as the ball is in his hands, it will be difficult for the team to continue. However, D'Antoni is still prepared to give the swingman in the No. 3 and No. 4 positions who was traded at a huge price a little more time to adapt.

Defensively, the very self-aware 'mustache' just takes out the opposing defensive tactics used by most teams in the league. He doesn't expect the Knicks to shine on both ends of the floor this season, and if he can shape the team's offense, it will be a success for him.

Backbite! The manager's whistle brought the players on the pitch to a halt.

"How many times have you talked about the V-shaped fast attack position, and you forgot it as soon as you got on the field?" D'Antoni's anger made the two mustaches on his lips look like they were dancing.

'Poof'! Richardson, who had a very low laugh, had to cover his mouth and desperately swallow the smile back into his stomach.

"BIGQ, WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?"

"Coach, I'm fine!"

"Gather around." D'Antoni half-knelt on the floor and used the pen in his hand to split the pitch on the tactical board in two.

While looking at the team's selection of Tanhua Xiu this year, he pointed to the straight line in the middle of the tactical board and said, "Sun, when you are fast attacking, your running route is always along this straight line. Do you understand? ”

"Understood!"

"Players in positions 2 and 3 have to move forward along the touchline. Remember, the two sidelines are your areas of activity. There are also players in the No. 4 and No. 5 positions, who cut from 45 degrees on both sides of the top of the arc during the fast attack. All our offenses have to be done on the run. Now, do you know your route? ”

"Understood!"

"Got it."

"Okay, Coach!"

'Mustache''s ability to adjust the fast attack is needless to say, and it takes three or two strokes to let the players understand their respective running routes and shooting areas. Only, David. Lee's voice replied a little weakly. This rising star in the Big Apple is really not in love with this kind of horse racing. Although he didn't dare to say it on his face, he had already greeted D'Antoni's female family members in his heart.

After the head coach's explanation, the training match continued. Sun Yi's teammate was David who temporarily switched to playing as a center forward. Lee, power forward Harrington, small forward Chandler, scoring guard Richardson.

Opposite point guard Jarrich, point guard Brown, small forward Green, power forward Milicic, center veteran Williams.

When Green missed a three-point shot from the outside, David Brown. Li resisted the somewhat aging Williams and gave the ball to Sun Yi. The Chinese guy who received the ball immediately pulled out his feet and quickly advanced to the opponent's half. Richardson and Chandler followed the coach's instructions and raced along the two touchlines.

Syllable! With a simple disguised acceleration, Sun Yi instantly shook off Jarrich's defense and came to the top of the arc. Although Gerald. Green didn't want to make up for the pesky Serb, but he still had to recycle near the free throw line.

The Chinese guy who watched the six-way accurately found his teammate who had just stepped on the step point with a ground-hitting pass. Swish! A three-pointer with a low arc that accurately hits the bull's-eye.

"Sun, nice pass!" Chandler, who hit the ball, praised his teammate who provided him with the assist.

Sun Yi retreated to the halfcourt, and glanced at Harrington, who was sullen beside him, with the corner of his eye. Hey! I just won't pass it on to you! In fact, just now he could have passed the ball to Ellington, who was plugged in at high speed behind him, to complete the layup. It's just because of the other party's cancerous style of play in training these days that it really angered this small-minded Chinese guy.

At the beginning, because everyone was not familiar with it, Sun Yi didn't care about the opponent's style of play that catches the ball and throws. Slowly, he found out that this thing was completely a Pixiu! No matter how you feel, the opportunity is good, and taking the ball is a shot!

In a team, offending a point guard is absolutely miserable. After three consecutive days of training, the hapless Harrington never received a single pass from Sun Yi.

He has been in the league for many years, and sometimes he really wants to mention the old boxing education to educate the Chinese kid who doesn't understand the rules. But every time I take a break, it's fragrant. Brown and Gerald. Green, these two unruly guys, will gather around Sun Yi with a hippie smile on their faces, talking and laughing and making jokes about meat and vegetarian food. Harrington hesitated, he didn't have a friend on the team, and he really didn't dare to gamble with his face.

Although Sun Yi can't read minds, he can still feel the hatred in the other party. Legends like O'Neal and Garnett beating up teammates have been heard by almost every player who has played in the NBA. Sun Yi, who knows how to be polite and decent, is not prepared to use this violent way to make players who don't deal with him submit.

Overwhelm people with power! That's why he made a couple of teammates of the same age on his first day with the team. Of course, Sun Yi didn't dare to guarantee that when he encountered a challenge, these buddies who seemed to have a good relationship would help, but he believed that he could settle these big black guys with five big and three thick.

D'Antoni, who has been watching the game from the sidelines, can't see the ugliness of the two. However, he has always believed in the players and let them do it themselves in the dressing room. As a last resort, the head coach is not fit to come forward.

In this rebuilding Knicks, Big Q Richardson should have been the most suitable locker room leader, and he is the best candidate in terms of seniority and strength. However, the funny character of this thing is really difficult to associate him with the identity of the 'boss'. The rest of Chandler and David. Lee, either underqualified or uninterested. As a result, the Knicks, who are mostly newcomers this season, have a leaderless phenomenon.

Seeing that Harrington was completely out of the team's strategy, 'Mustache' simply asked Milicic, who was doing well, to make a switch with him.

As a result, the Serbian guy who had just come to the main lineup received a wonderful pass from Sun Yi in the fast attack and completed a wonderful air catch. And Harrington, who is on the defensive side, unfortunately became the background emperor.

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The NBA preseason game, which starts in early October every year, is an important opportunity for teams to get familiar with the tactics of the lineup. The Knicks' four preseason games this year are scheduled for mid-term.

With a week to go before the preseason, the Knicks, who already had a rough idea of their fast-break tactics, focused their team training on positional battles.

The blocking and pick-and-roll cooperation of core guards and interior players with mid-range shooting ability is D'Antoni's best positional offensive routine. Although, the Knicks' interior defensive ability this year is at the bottom of the league. But they have several important big men who have mid-to-long-range shooting ability.

According to the current personnel characteristics of the team, D'Antoni, who is full of offensive inspiration, specially set up a double cover tactic for Sun Yi. As long as there is David. Lee, Harrington, and Milicic can play any two of the three to implement this relatively rare pick-and-roll tactic.

Under the double cover, Sun Yi was able to easily get rid of the outside players who defended him. In the face of the opponent's inside big man, he can calmly choose whether to burst or throw. And the Knicks players who do the blocking and pick-and-roll will pull to the top of the arc and the high post on the weak side, ready to catch the ball and shoot or cut the opponent's interior at any time.

The foundation of this tactic is based on having a defender who is extremely capable of himself. At the same time, there must be big men who can open up space with their shooting ability.

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Looking at the Chinese player with long hair on the court, facing the Knicks' miserable interior defense, it can be said that he can do whatever he wants, and the one who plays is called a slip! D'Antoni, who has been under great pressure to coach this season, can only hope that this little guy can also perform so well in tomorrow's pre-season.

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Swish! A nice turnaround and step-back jumper that makes Kannon. Brown could only walk to the sideline with a helpless expression. Soon, another challenger immediately stood in front of Sun Yi.

The Chinese guy who was holding the ball with one hand stroked the long hair on his head with his idle other hand. "Gerrard, do you think this will be my 10th ball in a row?"

"Stop dreaming, buddy! Let me finish you! "Green on the court doesn't have his usual hippie smile. With the advantage of height, he raised his arms high.

"Haha! Your mouth is better than your ball skills! Sun Yi sarcastically said to his opponent and immediately poked his right foot out. Green, who has always been highly focused, quickly lowered his defensive focus.

The Chinese guy who has been prepared for a long time pulls out his hand directly!

Swish! The familiar grinding sound was heard again.

The dejected Green was replaced by Richardson, who had been eager to try on the sidelines for a long time.

After each day's training, many Knicks players will stay in the training hall to actively practice. Several outside players like to use this game to get acquainted with their teammates and improve themselves.

Although Sun Yi is only a newcomer to the NBA, he has been the team's heads-up king for a week in a row. Previously, many players were extremely unhappy with this Chinese guy whom D'Antoni liked very much, especially Knicks veteran Kun Ting. Richardson. However, when Tanhuaxiu showed super individual ability, the 'mustache' old department began to look forward to the best season of his career. Sun, definitely has the potential to be a great point guard like Nash, and maybe even stronger.

"You're going to keep snubbing that guy?" Richardson, who entered the defensive position, looked at Harrington who was practicing shooting alone in the distance, and said with some patience. "Actually, Al's strength is good. At the very least, much stronger than that sissy. ”

'Sissy' refers to Darko, another handsome guy on the team. Milicic, Richardson for some reason is just not used to seeing each other.

"BIGQ, you know it's not about strength. If he's not going to change his play, don't expect to get my pass. ”

"Alright! I'll talk to him when I get the chance! Now, though, you should head to the locker room and get dressed for the evening press conference. Although they kept chatting, Richardson's eyes kept on the ball in Sun Yi's hand. Taking advantage of the other party's slight distraction, he immediately stretched out his arm that he had been preparing for a long time.

Syllable! The young Chinese guy really hit the plan, and the ball was slapped off by the opponent.

"Alright! Thank you for the reminder, this venue is handed over to you for the time being! ”

"Walk slowly, don't send! Next, who's next? ”

A triumphant Richardson suddenly found that he was the only one left on the court.

"Big Q, remember to put the ball away today!" The Chinese guy, who had already gone away, smiled and teased the old bird in the team.

As a first-year student, Sun Yi's rookie life is undoubtedly happy. Not only is he highly regarded by the head coach, but he also gets along well with most of his teammates. What's more, there is no ball bully on the team who has fun bullying newcomers. Of course, if there really is such a person, I don't think the protagonist will mind teaching the other person a deep lesson.

Although the life of the team is very nourishing, Sun Yi has consciously done some things that a newcomer should do. For example, taking the ball before training, collecting it after training, etc. After all, there are traditions that cannot be challenged.

The Knicks have a press conference tonight to introduce the team's rookies to the press. As a player just signed this summer, like Sun Yi, Xiangnong. Brown and Gerald. Green, these players are going to participate.

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Click! Click! Click! ……

When the sunny and handsome Chinese guy lifted his own Knicks No. 8 jersey, the scene of the press conference was instantly lit up by countless flashing lights.

"Sun, it's nice to see you again." It was the New York Times reporter who asked the question at the draft, "Tomorrow's preseason game against the Indiana Pacers is your first official game in a Knicks jersey. I wonder how you feel at this time? ”

After listening to the other party's not-so-tricky question, Sun Yi directly put the jersey in his hand on his body. "Can't wait, if there's a game right now, I want to be able to start right away."

Hahahaha......! Bang bang ......! The good-natured laughter was immediately followed by a round of applause.

"How is the team doing now? Do you have the confidence to win the game the day after tomorrow? Helen's question made Sun Yi feel the taste of a supporting role for the first time today. Countless amazed eyes were focused on the image of the reporter on the Knicks team, and even some photographers even took a slam at the girl without grace.

Looking at Helen, who was a little embarrassed, Sun Yi immediately took over the conversation. "Although tomorrow's game is just a warm-up game, I am still confident in the team's training during this period and hope for a good result."

For this stunning stunner, Sun Yi has never been able to figure out how he feels about her. It's like a friend, but I'm afraid to be friends with her. Once the other party encounters danger or embarrassment, they will always involuntarily stand up......

Alas! People, if only it could be simpler. (To be continued.) )