Chang Wei took over the task, but said he hoped that the head coach would talk to Brand and he would go to Maddie. Rappers readily agreed, and in fact he made it clear in his words when he recruited Brand, but the honest Brand did not object, and he seemed to want to try a new role.

Chang Wei didn't know about this at all, his original intention was just to lighten his workload. After all, tomorrow is the team's meeting for the new season, which means training will start soon. It's not good news for the team that the core of the organization has not yet been determined at this time, so it is time to hurry.

After dinner, Chang Wei went to the student apartment with a few tactical maps to find Maddie. However, to his surprise, Maddie was not in the dormitory, and his roommate in the dormitory said with emotion after learning of Chang Wei's intention: "Tracy is the hardest working guy I have ever met, and you should go to the outdoor basketball court of the school to find him at this time." ”

Chang Wei was really a little surprised. According to the notice issued by the team, the players were allowed to report to the school before the meet-and-greet, but it was clear that Maddie arrived early and quickly became familiar with the location of the school's basketball court. The outdoor basketball court is actually a bit remote, and some new students may not be able to find their way through the school for months, but Maddie can.

Before he reached the outdoor basketball court, Chang Wei heard the thud of the basketball smashing on the concrete floor from afar, and a tall and thin figure kept changing direction, changing hands, turning his back, and shooting, like a machine that was never tireless. The lights on the pitch were dim, but the guy didn't seem to mind at all and was battling his imaginary opponent on his own.

Who else could this be Maddie?

Chang Wei strode to the side of the court and shouted, "Tracy, can you rest for a while?" I have something I want to discuss with you about the team's tactics for the new season, don't you mind? ”

Maddie didn't answer right away, he moved beyond the three-point line after a dizzying series of crotch dribbles, and threw a pull-up jumper that sent the basketball in a perfect arc into the basket. He didn't pick up the basketball that had bounced off the bottom line, but grabbed a bottle of water and sat next to Chang Wei.

He unscrewed the cap of the bottle, grunted most of the bottle of water, wiped his mouth casually, and said with a big grin: "Chang, can't your coaching staff solve any tactical matters by themselves?" I'm just playing tactically. ”

Chang Wei shook his head: "No, Tracy, this time I have to ask for your opinion in advance, because your ideas are very important for the team's tactics in the new season." Let's put it this way, your choices will determine your team's ceiling! ”

Maddie was startled instead, and he stammered, "This ...... What's going on? It sounds like you're ...... It seems like...... It seems that the team's record in the new season will depend on me? No kidding! ”

Chang Wei didn't answer, but leisurely changed the topic: "Tracy, do you know who the most powerful offensive player in NBA history is?" I can remind you that he is a super inside line who was ahead of his time. ”

"Wilt Chamberlain!" Maddie exclaimed excitedly, "50.4 points per game is not something anyone can do!" Like you said, he really didn't belong to his time! ”

"It seems that you know a lot about Chamberlain, even that he once averaged 50.4 points per game in a single season. Do you know how this guy got his first career championship in the first place? ”

Maddie shook his head in confusion, this was not within his understanding, God knows how Chamberlain got his first championship? Originally, he wanted to say that this guy's scoring ability was already extraordinary, but this was obviously not the correct answer, so waiting for Chang Wei to solve his doubts was the best choice, otherwise he would laugh and be generous.

A sly smile appeared on the corner of Chang Wei's mouth: "In the 1965-66 season, Chamberlain averaged 33.5 points, 24.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game, but the 76ers failed to make it to the end. So before the start of the new season, the team's coach Hannum made it clear that Oxlade-Chamberlain would increase his passing, take fewer shots, and show more aggression on the defensive end. Then in the 1966-67 season, Chamberlain missed out on the scoring title for the first time in his career, averaging 24.1 points per game, but improving his average assists to 7.8 per game, so that he helped the 76ers win the championship that season. ”

Maddie asked tentatively, "I probably know what you're trying to say, Chang, do you think I should be like Chamberlain to shoot less and pass more to my teammates?" ”

Chang Wei nodded, Maddie in high school looked more like a fierce general, but in fact, his basketball IQ was not low, and he could guess what the team needed him to do when he heard Chamberlain's story. But Chang Wei didn't think that this would make it easier for him to convince him, knowing that if he knew it, whether he could do it was another matter.

Maddie is really entangled, he is actually a very expressive person in his bones, so he honed his skills very gorgeously, and he enjoyed the feeling of putting the basketball into the basket with all kinds of skills. Now Chang Wei wants him to pass the ball more, which is undoubtedly asking him to change the way he has been playing, and to be honest, Maddie is very reluctant.

Looking at Maddie's tightly furrowed brows, Chang Wei knew that he must be at war in his heart now, and he felt that he needed to make this matter clear now. "Tracy, I have to be honest with you, and having you, Sean and Elton this offseason is already the limit of what we can do, and that means we don't have a proper playmaker. The head coach wants Elton to play as a playmaker in the high post, but I don't think so, Elton has talent, but I believe that if the team plays playmaking as a playmaker with you at the core, the new season will reach even greater heights. ”

Perhaps the word "core of the organization" appealed to Maddie, and his brow gradually relaxed: "But I've never played this tactic, and I'm not sure if I'm up to the position." ”

Maddie said so, but he could see it in his eyes that even a fool could see it. Chang Wei smiled and said: "Tracy, no one can play as a playmaker from the beginning, no matter how talented he is, it is impossible. But I believe that as long as you are willing to change your mentality, change your score-based style of play, and pay more attention to your teammates, you will definitely be able to become the top playmaker, and maybe it will make you a more well-rounded player. ”

Maddie's face also showed a smile: "Since you said so, then I'll give it a try!" ”