Chapter 348: The Rise of the Golden State

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Weight gain.

There has also been an increase in strength.

The core strength is one of the most transformative capabilities, and it can be said that it has undergone a qualitative change compared to when it first entered the alliance.

At this time, Deng Hongfei's core strength is definitely excellent in the entire NBA league.

Mid-range shooting, speed, and three-point ability increased slightly, but the on-court performance tended to be more stable.

The growth is also evident compared to when he first entered the league.

A lot of playing time and frequent cameos in the No. 1 position have made him grow significantly in defense and organizational awareness.

Therefore, the ability to control the ball has also reached 81, which is also a change brought about by a lot of ball-holding training and on-court grinding.

As for the capping ability, the improvement is relatively small, but it is also very objective.

The physical condition is maturing day by day, and the competitive state is also getting better.

As for the ability to mark the level with several letters, it has also been improved to a greater or lesser extent.

These are also the results of actual combat and training, plus a lot of watching the game footage.

It is the necessity of growth.

In the preseason training camp, Deng Hongfei met this year's new member, Kyle Anderson.

He was a rookie signed by the Spurs with a first-round pick.

Compared to last season, apart from a few fringe players leaving, the overall squad has not changed much.

However, the uniform team has added a lot of new faces.

The biggest hit is the addition of Ettore Messina to the Spurs coaching staff as an assistant coach.

Although he is an assistant coach, this old man from Italy is only ten years younger than Popovich in terms of age.

In terms of qualifications and coaching resume, it is also quite terrifying.

In Europe, Messina has coached Bologna, Treviso, CSKA Moscow, Real Madrid and other European giants, leading different teams to win the UEFA Champions League four times and the league title nine times.

He has been named Italy's Coach of the Year five times, European Coach of the Year in 1998, Champions League Coach of the Year twice in 2006 and 2008, and one of the top 10 managers in Champions League history in 2008.

In 2011, Messina joined the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA as a special advisor and assistant coach.

In 2012, he returned to Europe to coach CSKA Moscow.

It is completely an honorable and successful leader.

Having such a strong reinforcement join the Spurs coaching staff will undoubtedly bring more possibilities for Spurs' tactical thinking and talent discovery.

It is worth mentioning that Ginobili also has a lot of connections with him.

From 1997 to 2002, Ettore Messina coached the Bologna Vetus basketball club.

From 1999 to 2002, Manu Ginobili was a favorite of Ettore Messina, and his mentor and apprentice helped the team win the Serie A title in the 00-01 and 01-02 seasons, and Ginobili was twice named the league MVP.

It can be said that Ginobili is shining in his hands and gradually gaining a high price.

And Ginobili himself once said that he spent two years in Europe -

"Those two years have made me who I am today. During my time with Messina, I gradually understood where my teammates would be on the field, how to use them and how to make them better for the good of the team. ”

It can be said that he is an important leader on the road to the growth of the demon knife.

It's hard to say whether Messina's choice to join the Spurs has something to do with his former love.

After all, with his ability, he can be qualified to be a coach on any team in the NBA.

The first time I saw Messina, it was on the training ground.

Deng Hongfei was there to compete with Ginobili for his catching and shooting skills.

Rookie Kyle Anderson stood on the pitch and watched with relish.

Messina, on the other hand, appeared at the same time as Popovich at the observation deck on the second floor of the training hall.

Looking down at the scene below, Popovich pouted, "Ettore, look at Manu, if anything has changed." ”

"Haha." Messina smiled and responded humorously, "It seems that except for being a little older and having less hair, she still looks exactly the same as she did back then." ”

"No, the years still left their mark on his face."

"Now Manu, between his eyebrows, there is no longer the youth and sharpness of the past, and the years have made him more calm and steady."

"It's inevitable."

Messina's eyes stayed on Deng Hongfei, "Is that the newcomer who scored a 40+10+10 triple-double in the finals last season?" ”

"Yes."

Popovich shrugged, "How did it feel to meet for the first time?" ”

"He, has he always been at this rate in training?" Messina asked with some curiosity.

"Most of the time, but when I came back in the offseason, I noticed that his shooting hand was more consistent, and it seems that this kid didn't relax in the offseason."

Popovich's words made Messina nod appreciatively, "Training is the most direct way for a player to become stronger, and a hard-working player is a little worse." ”

"Let's go, go down and take a look."

"Let's see if these guys are all fat."

"Haha, but from what I know about them, they should be very self-disciplined."

Popovich asked himself a question.

The two walked side by side to the training ground.

Kyle Anderson's eyes widened in fright.

The apprehension and trepidation that exudes it is no different from that of most rookies.

"Hello coach."

Anderson shouted.

His voice also made Ginobili and Deng Hongfei on the court turn their heads.

See Popovich and that slightly unfamiliar face.

Deng Hongfei subconsciously grinned.

Instead, Ginobili excitedly stepped forward, clasped Messina's hands tightly, and hugged him gently, "Coach Ettore." ”

"Ettore?"

Hearing his name, Deng Hongfei raised his eyebrows, "Could it be that this white man with a shimmering wisdom in his eyes and slightly gray hair is Ettore Messina who joined the Spurs this year and caused a shock across the league?" ”

At the thought of it, he immediately stepped forward.

Ginobili was the perfect introduction to him.

Messina did not hide the approval in his eyes, "Deng, I have seen your ball, I like players who play with their brains, they played well in the finals last year, and I hope to continue this year." ”

"I'd love to learn more from you and Coach Bobo."

Deng Hongfei replied politely.

"Learn from each other." Messina also nodded modestly.

"What's polite, let's continue training." Popovich waved his hand in dismay.

Said to all the players who were looking at this side.

The two of them turned around and went back upstairs.

"This year's situation is different from last year's."

Stairwell, Popovich said suddenly.

Messina turned her head to look at him, "Is it because of the rise of the Golden State?" ”

"yes."

Popovich did not deny that "last season, Kerr and his team were on the show, and I expect this season to be even crazier......"

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