Compared to the 22-team lineup in the Las Vegas Summer League, the 8-team lineup in the Orlando Summer League looks somewhat shabby. But even so, it can't dampen Vogel's enthusiasm for winning the championship. If this summer league can bring the team well, maybe his career can go further!

Of course, for Henson, this is also the best chance for him to show his worth.

"Wesley, change guards quickly, faster! James. Harden doesn't wait for you to react before he accelerates, and if you hesitate, you'll be dealt with. Get passed by the opponent and your defense will fail. If you fail to defend, you are less likely to sign a guaranteed contract! Henson's voice echoed across the empty practice ground, and since Henson became temporary assistant coach for Summer League, he had climbed so fast that even Posey had been surprised.

Now he can not only shout during the game, but even when he is training, Henson can yell that twice. Frank. Vogel's throat never got better, so Henson became the most powerful mouthpiece. Of course, Vogel is well aware that Henson is more than just a mouthpiece. When he shouts, he always adds some of his own thoughts and understanding of the game.

Wesley. Matthews came to the gym the day after Henson went to see him and signed that non-guaranteed contract. Although he has just "transferred" from the Thunder to the Pacers, Matthews has not slackened on the training court.

"Holiday be calm! The opponent's defense is not very strong, so there is no need for us to play in such a hurry. Henson shouted again, and this was also not what Vogel had told Henson to say.

Holiday was willing to listen to Henson, because after a few games, every time he listened to Henson, he could get good results. Of the three coaches, Holiday also trusts Henson the most.

Frank. Vogel is a good man, but he's been curbing Holiday to attack. Dennis. Posey? Percy is an idiot. Only Henson can make Holiday feel like he's playing well and winning along the way.

Training is in full swing and all the youngsters are hoping to take Tanhua off the horse tomorrow and win a championship. In the future, when they talk about the world, they can also pat their chests and say: I am the one who won the NBA championship!

The day's training ended with Henson's shouting and the sweat of the players. The team is in good shape, and the Pacers, who are not high picks, do not have the idea of not looking down on summer league.

"Well, everybody's done really well in today's training. Take a shower, and tomorrow, we won't allow failure! Henson gathered all the players and said a brief word, then clapped his hands and motioned for everyone to disband.

"That, Coach." After all the players dispersed, only Wesley. Matthews was still standing still.

"What's the matter, Matthews?" Henson looked at Matthews with delight, the guy's performance in training was a testament to what he saw.

"I just wanted to say it...... Thank you. Matthews hung his head, and he was a little embarrassed when he remembered his attitude towards Henson yesterday.

"Thanks? Thank me when you can make it to the Pacers' official rotation lineup, you still have a long way to go, boy. Henson patted Matthews on the shoulder, and suddenly had a plan, "If you really want to thank me, you will put James tomorrow. Harden Show Me Death! ”

Matthews couldn't help but clench his fists. Harden? That Tanhua, when he used to train in the Thunder team, he didn't fail to defend himself......

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July 11, 2009 NBA Orlando Summer League Finals. Although the word "finals" sounds very exaggerated, in fact, there were only more than 1,000 people who attended the game today. In a small arena, there are still empty seats.

But whether this game gets attention or not, Henson and Vogel are ready to give it a go. But before that, Wesley. Matthews had a very awkward problem.

Because it was only his second day on the team, the Pacers didn't have time to prepare Matthews' jersey. Matthews was given a Pacers "bare board" practice jersey with no name or number on it. According to the rules of the Summer League, Matthews can't just wear such a jersey with nothing.

"This ...... You can't just sign him and not let him play. "Vogel is still haggling with the referee, and the referee is actually very difficult to do, they just play the rules.

Seeing that the referee would not budge at all, Henson suddenly had a way.

"As long as he has a number on his jersey, right?" Henson pushed aside the anxious Vogel, but compared to Vogel, Henson was unusually calm at this time.

"True, but he can't wear anyone else's jersey." The referee gave Henson a positive nod as well.

"No problem, Frank, give me paper and pen!" Henson said, pulling out a large piece of white paper, and writing Matthews' number on it, Number 2.

Finally, Henson taped the boxy piece of paper to Matthews' abdomen and back.

"Go, you're ready to play now!" Henson patted Matthews on the back, and Matthews opened his hand to look at his jersey, it was funny!

The referee almost couldn't hold back his laughter, but let him go. As long as the regulations are met, he doesn't want to embarrass Henson them.

Just like that, there was a burst of laughter from the scene. Because on the court, Matthews, a guy who even wrote his jersey number temporarily, appeared.

The Thunder's coaching staff, on the other hand, was more disdainful. I thought that with a guy who was just laid off by me, I could guard against James. Harden?

"It's funny that the Pacers didn't even have time to fight for Wesley. Matthews prepares the jersey. Because three days ago, he was still playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. "Since today is the Grand Finals, ESPN has also given this game a live broadcast. Of course, there is no live commentary for this game, and all the commentary is done in the studio.

After the game began, the Thunder took the lead in fighting for the ball. Harden personally controlled the ball across the half, and Wesley. Matthews started to put pressure on Harden as soon as he crossed the halfway line!

The two are so entangled that it doesn't even look like a summer league game, but a real NBA regular season!

Matthews turned the unwillingness and anger in his heart into strength, didn't you abandon me? Now, I'll make you regret it right away!

Harden obviously didn't expect his former teammates to be so excited today, and he was forced to stop the ball for a while.

"Wesley. Matthews, this guy actually forced Tanhua to stop! A lot of fans ask me who is Matthews? I want to know too! The only information I have is that he was an undrafted pick. "The commentator was stupid by this little-known defender, a rookie with such a strong defense, and he was not selected?

Harden had no choice but to give the ball to this year's first-round No. 24 rookie, and Byron, a white center who was ready to come up to cover for Harden. Mulens.

After Mullens held the ball, he immediately played with Harden on the spot, and by the way, he helped Harden delay Matthews' defense. Harden took advantage of this opportunity to go straight to the interior and was about to go to the basket, but was charged by Danny in the diagonal stab. Green is covered with blood!

"Nice cap! Danny. Green, this guy's judgment of the defensive situation is really accurate! ”

Harden turned his head in surprise and looked at it, this guy was obviously near the three-point line just now, why did he rush over so quickly!?

When everyone opened their mouths wide and didn't come back to their senses in shock, Zhu. Holiday had already gotten the fan out of the basketball with lightning speed, and then ran fast!

Little Holiday's athleticism is definitely underestimated by everyone, and once this guy soars, the Thunder will not be able to chase after him.

With a light one-handed split, Holiday soared into the air like a UFO equipped with an anti-gravity device, completely igniting the curtain of the finals.

"Well done, it's pretty!" Henson couldn't help but wave his fist on the sidelines, and that's the blood that basketball brings.

Harden was a little unwilling, just because he was too careless to observe Danny. Green's surprise attack. As long as you have the patience to play slowly, it will not be difficult to score on the head of the Pacers. In the last game between the two sides, didn't he easily score 24 points?

Unbeknownst to Harden, he was able to score 24 points in the last game against the Pacers precisely because Matthews helped him attract too much defensive attention.

Matthews is still with his arms outstretched in front of Harden, and now, no one dares to laugh at the undrafted draft pick who doesn't even have a number on his jersey.

Harden beckons for cover, which is his favorite way to launch offense. When he was in Arizona, he was already used to working with Jordan. Hill took cover.

But Byron. Mulens' quality of coverage is significantly inferior to Jordan's. Hielgao, and Wesley. Matthews' toughness is also unattainable by the opponents Harden has met in the past.

Harden bypassed the cover and was just about to accelerate, Wesley. Matthews immediately posted it again!

"Henson, you've really found a baby." Bird, who watched the game in front of the TV, had a slight affection for Matthews, and the scouting report submitted by Henson was still true.

"This guy is not only physically strong, but he is very willing to defend. You know, defensive attitude determines the quality of a player's defense. If you need a star player, Matthews may not be able to meet it. But if you need a madman who dares to fight on the field, I can assure you, no one is better than him! ”

This sentence in Henson's scouting report has already been embodied in Matthews at this time.

Harden's breakaway layup missed again under Matthews' tough interference. Green grabbed the rebound, made a long pass from the backcourt, and Holiday slashed across the court again with lightning strikes.

Harden looked at Matthews, but his former teammate still had a resolute expression, and seemed ready to fight Harden to the end.

The coaching staff of the Thunder Summer League must be MMP in mind now, why is it that Matthews has come to the Pacers as if he has changed as a person?

Holiday & Matthews & Danny. Green, Vogel looked at the three young men, and then at Henson, who had picked them with his own hands.

Vogel suddenly understood that the brightest person in this year's summer league might not be himself, nor the young players, but this temporary assistant coach.