20. Radically different views
In the remaining minutes of the first half, Li Wu used the three forward blocking tactics set up for him by Coach Smith to shoot through the defense of the University of Pennsylvania.
In the final five minutes, they scored a measly six points, four of which came from four free throws from the excited center Voss, while the Colombian Lions scored 15 points, nine of which came from three three-pointers by Li Wu, two by Li Wu's performance dunk for Kyle, and four by Cohen.
59-34, half-time.
Li Wu contributed 9 points, 1 steal and 1 assist in the five-minute game, which made Jeff and Stevens, who came to the court by chance, make up their minds: they want to get this 3-and-D player.
Although he is not tall enough and does not seem to have the ability to dribble, his off-ball running, lateral speed, steals and even passing are very good, not to mention his three-point shooting, although it is all done through blocking, but his mastery of shooting timing is beyond the reach of the players in the whole court.
Although the blocking and dismantling tactics have a fixed position and running line, according to the opponent's defensive intensity, running ability, physical condition and other factors, it is still necessary to make appropriate changes when implementing the blocking and dismantling tactics, such as whether to directly carry out a catchshoot or dribble and move sideways to avoid the misplaced player who saves the defense after receiving the ball from his teammates is a very test of people's ability to read the field.
Many good shooters tend to shoot quickly after being blocked by their teammates, regardless of the oncoming big man, but some players will use a feint to pick up the opposing player, or foul or move sideways to shoot.
In addition, whether you run inside the three-point line or step on the three-point line or run outside the three-point line when running depends on all aspects of the player you are playing against the player, and at this point, Li Wu has done a very good job, and he can always find the most appropriate time to shoot.
Jeff "Death Gun" Hornacek and Celtics young coach Brad Stevens both saw Li Wu's excellent shooting sense, although this smell is much easier for Li Wu than finding flaws in the ring, but on the basketball court, this is a superhuman killer talent.
"Abby! I'm going to take this kid! Even if I have to pay for my own lotto draw! In the middle and long break room between the two teams, Jeff said to his daughter through gritted teeth.
Abby gave her father a roll of the eyes: "Dad, if I'm not mistaken, the team still has about 30 games, can you be sure that you have got the lottery now?" As an intern at a sports news agency, Abby is well aware that only teams that don't make the playoffs can participate in the lottery draw, and that the worse the team, the more likely it is to get a high pick.
This is an approach of the alliance for the strong to remain strong and the weak to remain weak.
Examples of using a high-ranking lottery to turn around abound in the league, such as the Cleveland Cavaliers that year.
"Hell, more than 30 games! We've lost a mess this season, and management has given me a clear order to start messing around after the All-Star break. Jeff said to his daughter.
"Rotten? Dad, but the Suns' record is not bad right now! There's a chance to make the playoffs! Abby stared at her father with wide eyes, she didn't understand why the Phoenix hierarchy was going to mess around.
"Only God knows what these people think. Now what I need to think about is getting this kid, his shooting sense and speed are very suitable for the Suns' tactics, I also have a Lakers top-five protection spot in my hand, if this spot falls out of the top five during the lotto draw, I will have two lotto spots, and then that spot can also be used to change to a smart space big man, and I will definitely be able to enter the playoffs next year! Jeff said ambitiously.
"Dad, I'm afraid Byron Scott won't let you get your wish, the Lakers can mess up much faster than you, look at his current record, their signing is likely to be drawn in the top five."
"If that Laker can keep that pick, I'm willing to trade the team's instant power for a space-type smart big man!" Jeff gritted his teeth and said.
Abby shrugged helplessly, looking like you were happy, obviously she was more interested in the atmosphere of the stadium, when the game lost suspense, many Columbia fans had left, but those Chinese students stayed, obviously this No. 21 has a lot of die-hard fans.
"I'm now facing a difficult choice, the 76ers' crazy swing, his lottery protection signing will definitely not belong to me, as for the Mavericks' tepid performance, I'm afraid I won't be able to get the first-round protection signing. As for the signing of my own team..... If I had chosen not to make the playoffs, this draw would not have been in the lottery. I'm afraid it's a little difficult to get this Chinese guy..... This year is the year of the draft, and with the defensive ability and projection ability he is showing now, as long as he enters the Crazy March, he will definitely attract the attention of many people, and there must be a place for him in the little green house..."
Stevens rubbed his forehead in thought.
In fact, if he chooses to play badly, the Green Army's top brass will definitely support his choice, after all, when he just coached the Celtics last year, it meant that the Celtics had to rebuild from the ruins after the departure of the Big Three, compared to last year's 25-57 record, his record so far this year has improved a lot, and he is on a six-year, $22 million contract, and he can afford to wait for a bad year.
But the playoffs are an excellent training opportunity for the young Green Army, so should they give up their hopes of making the playoffs for a lottery spot? At this point, Stevens and the Suns' top brass clearly have very different views.
"If I mess up, I might get a higher and better signing. But the boys have lost the opportunity to hone in the playoffs, and the difference between the regular season and the playoffs is greater than the difference between the NCAA division and the tournament, and it is difficult to make up for the lack of the entire team with the strength of one person! ”
At this moment, Stevens has made a decision that he is going to take the Green Army into the playoffs because that would work out a team! After all, the boys are young, maybe in the playoffs, they can grow up quickly? As long as each of them can gain some experience in the playoffs, it is far more precious than getting a lottery show in a little green house.
Stevens has always believed that basketball is a team sport.