Chapter 798: The Enemy's Master and Apprentice
December 9, U.S. Route Center Arena. Today, the game between the Hawks and the Mavericks is far from the most high-profile. But it was a very important game for Carlisle.
Today, he will make the duo of DeLong and Yiyang play in an official game for the first time. While Delon didn't start directly, he will have more minutes as a sixth man than Barria as a substitute.
Before the game began, everyone on the Eagles team was extremely serious. After 60 wins last season, they have a 13-9 record so far this season. In fact, a 13-9 record is pretty good for the East. The Cleveland Cavaliers, who have James, have only a 14-7 record so far. The Atlanta Hawks are still the first tier in the East.
However, last year's best coach Budenholzer was ambitious. After the Hawks' 60-win record last season, he was hoping the Eagles could skyrocket this season. is now ranked third in the east, which naturally can't satisfy his appetite. The improvement of the record needs to be fought one by one. So at the moment, the Eagles are taking every game very seriously. Even against the Dallas Mavericks, they will do everything in their power to get a win.
The Hawks looked aggressive, and Korver hit almost 100 three-pointers in the warm-up. Carlisle had a lingering heart, and may God be on Barria's side today.
And at this time, on the basketball court, people did not see Delong. The figure of Williams. This guy was wearing the Mavericks' training uniform, walked to the second row behind the bench, and looked at the white-haired old man in front of him with mixed feelings.
Carlisle looked at Delon and the old man, but didn't rush. He knew that Delon must have been shocked at this point, because Carlisle had been taken aback when he saw the old man in his office yesterday.
"Damn, how did you do this!?" DeLong gritted his teeth, the person in front of him was glazed and unresponsive, he couldn't even close his mouth, and his body was still trembling.
If you had known you were like this a few years ago, you would have scolded yourself half to death!
"When did you find out?" DeLong looked at the old man, then turned to ask if the young woman who was with him was his daughter.
"Half a year ago, it wasn't serious, so when the doctors said he had Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, I thought they were mistaken. ......The woman shook her head and squeezed her father's hand.
"Alzheimer's disease...... Hell, hey, do you still recognize who I am? DeLong put his face in front of the old man, who slowly raised his head and looked at the bearded man in front of him. He didn't say anything, then looked away.
Williams covered his mouth, apparently still a little unable to accept the facts in front of him. Damn stinky old man, you used to be a little better-tempered. Behold, now retribution is coming, retribution is coming......
"He should recognize you, his Alzheimer's disease is not so severe. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to take him on a tour of Dallas. Just ......"
"Just what?" Delon looked at the old man's daughter solemnly.
"It's just that he probably doesn't want to talk to you."
Delon smiled, which was very much in line with the bad old man's character. It's already like this, do you still want to pretend to be tough with me?
"How has he been doing in the past few years?" Delon simply sat down next to the old man, and he had plenty of time to warm up anyway with an hour before the start of the game.
"It's good, except that you will curse a lot when you watch the Jazz game. The others are no different from ordinary old people. ”
"I don't believe he's going to be like an ordinary old man, this guy was a bandit when he was young." Delong did not shy away from the old girl, and kept complaining.
"By the way, he once said ......"
"What did you say?"
He once said that not winning a championship trophy was the biggest regret of his life. He had hoped that you could make up for it, but it turned out ...... As a result, you went your separate ways. ”
"That's what the old man said?" Delon's eyes widened, and his heart suddenly soured. This guy is like this, and he will never be able to fill his regrets. Basketball is his life, but there is one most important thing missing in his life.
"Warm up, you bastard. Is it possible, do you want to be kicked in the ass by someone else? At that moment, the old man stared at DeLong and slowly spat out a few words.
"Do you still recognize me?" Delon grabbed the old man's hands excitedly, he never thought he would be so happy with this old bastard.
"You are...... Even if you turn to ashes, I know you, Delon. Williams, you son of a bitch! The old man said slowly, not forgetting to add a swear word.
A few years ago, if the old man dared to say that about him, he would definitely go back. But now that he is scolded again, DeLong is full of smiles. If you can scold people, it means that this old guy hasn't completely become stupid!
"Stinky old man, I knew you weren't stupid! Jerry the Iron Will. Sloane, how can you be stupid! ”
"I don't want to talk to you, bastard."
"Are you still angry about what happened?"
Sloane replied with silence.
"I'm sorry, sir."
Hearing Deron say this, Sloane subconsciously turned his head, and his eyes seemed to regain their spirit. This stubborn guy, he actually apologized to himself?
"I'm sorry, I was too young. I always think that I have the final say in this world. But after I left Jazz, I realized that I was a. Delon smiled wryly and shook his head, the statement that he was eating and sleeping and beating Paul was not groundless. As far as the circumstances are concerned, this is a fact that has to be admitted.
Delon and Paul have played a total of 24 games, and Delon has won 17-7. What is especially telling is that the Jazz's Deron played the Hornets' Paul, and the two were at the top together, with personal data, team results, and Chubby all winning.
At that time, Paul was already an All-Star, and Deron was more powerful than an All-Star, so he naturally swelled a little, so he began to fight against Sloane's stinky and hard stone. And in the end, it also ended up with Sloan's retirement and DeLong's departure.
Looking back now, those impulsiveness and arrogance of my youth are really a little ridiculous...... Since leaving the Jazz and Sloan, DeLong's career has been on a downward spiral. Chris. Paul and him are no longer at the same level.
These years of experience have made Delon understand a lot, and also made Delon understand Sloan's stubbornness.
Most of the time, the manager of a team will not hurt you.
"Hmph, I'm sorry, but you kept me waiting, Delon. Williams. In the last few games, you've played terrible. This is the Dallas Mavericks, and you're partnered with you. Seize your chances and try to chase a championship. You don't want to be like me, missing out on a championship for the rest of your life. After DeLong said sorry, the stubborn Sloan finally put down his shelf.
The two best masters and apprentices should be like this.
Although Sloan is just a simple sentence, it is the best encouragement for DeLong.
"Don't worry, stinky old man, when I get the O'Brien Cup, wash your hands and I'll allow you to touch my trophy." After Delon finished speaking, he stood up, it was really time for him to warm up. "Take care of your body, I don't want to wait until the day I walk up to you with an O'Brien cup and you won't recognize me."
"I work out every day and don't worry about me. Go Williams, you still have an unfinished business. ”
Delon let out a big sigh and put the headband back on, even though Delon had no hair on his head by now.
For the sake of the championship, there is nothing to be afraid of. It's just commanding a championship-caliber team, and two point guards are two point guards! Didn't Paul have any power under me in the first place?
"Why is Delon only here to warm up?" Armstrong asked curiously beside Carlisle.
Carlisle looked at Delon and the old Sloan man sitting in the seat, and secretly rejoiced in his heart. "Perhaps, he went to find the answer."
"What answer?"
Instead of answering his assistant, Carlisle picked up the tactical board. "Ready for final deployment, man. We have no reason to lose today's game! ”
At eight o'clock in the evening in Dallas, the seemingly ordinary regular season officially begins. Before the game began, ESPN's on-site photographer spotted Jerry in the stands. Sloane. The old man's dull gaze contrasted with his previous image of being wise and stern next to the bench, which made people feel unbelievable.
"Oh my God, that's really Jerry. Sloan? I bet even John. Stockton doesn't recognize it either! ”
But the arrival of the veteran coach Sloan did not cause any waves among the fans. This is Dallas, not Salt Lake City. Many fans didn't care who the old man was, they just wanted to see Yiyang wreak havoc on the stadium again.
After the game started, the Mavericks played smoothly. While the Eagles' overall defense is very strong, Yiyang's individual ability is superior.
Several times Al. Horford did make up for it in time, but Yiyang was able to score the ball on the head of this guy who is 2.08 meters tall.
Subsequently, Nowitzki also began to exert his power. Millsap's awkward height left him at a loss in the face of Nowitzki's shot. As long as the Hawks don't get the pack, Nowitzki will score nine times out of ten.
The Hawks played very passively, and the reason why they are only a regular season team is that they don't have stars like Yiyang and Dirk who can override the tactics and system on their own.
But Budenhozer's team basketball was just as good, and after trailing by seven points, Budenhozer called a timeout and gave Korver a bunch of three-point shots. This includes a lot of intricate interspersed runs and off-ball screens.
After returning from a timeout, Korver took the off-ball offensive routine of a traditional shooting guard to the extreme.
Borrowed runs and covers to make empty spots, and after receiving the ball, he didn't dribble much, and shot directly! This is the characteristic of Korver, and this white defender can only be used to his best under a coach like Budenhozer!
Korver's superb movement and accurate shooting allowed the Hawks to hit two three-pointers in a row after a timeout, and the gap was reduced in an instant. Carlisle shook his head, and when the diminutive Barria raised his hand to interfere in front of the 2.01-meter-tall Korver, Korver was not much different from a vacancy at all. The Mavericks really let Korver shoot like this, but they will be shot alive! This guy's open three-point shooting rate is as high as 49%! More accurate than many people's shots!
The third time, Barria had to make small moves to stop Korver from running. But his action of pulling the jersey did not escape the referee's eyes and he was whistled for a foul.
Carlisle knew that Barria had run out of ammunition to do so. What if Yiyang goes to change the defense of Korver? No, that's Jeff. Teague will blast Barria to slag.
So, Carlisle stood up and walked up to Delon, who was going to take advantage of the dead ball to make a substitution.
"Williams, go up and try to play dual point guards, you take the lead. On the defensive end, let's also keep an eye on Korver, you see Teague! Do a good job, we need to get back in control! ”
DeLong jumped to his feet and looked at Sloan behind the bench. Sloane's eyes glazed over, but he gave Delon a nod.
The championship will not fly into his arms by himself!
Stinky old man, let me make up for your regrets. (https:)
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