At the beginning of the 21st century, the Kings, a team that had been in the league since the beginning of the NBA, experienced perhaps the most glorious period in franchise history, except for the championship of the "Rochester Royals" (the NBA's obscurantist period). Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Under the leadership of "King" Chris Webber, the Kings team is led by McBeebby (of course, it can also be said that White Chocolate Williams), Doug Christie, Pejastojakovic, Vlad Divac and other elite soldiers, leading Oku, Gerard Wallace, Bobby Jackson and other strong players on the bench to kill all sides in the league.

Relying on the improved Princeton system tailored for the Kings by the veteran coach Adelman, although the Kings players do not have much advantage in physical fitness, they rely on their amazing basketball IQ, the team's strong vision, and astonishing ability to transfer the ball, destroying them on the offensive end.

Unlike the small-ball storm that rampaged the league later, the Kings at that time did not focus on the "point guard system" to play a whirlwind, but played a gorgeous and smooth super cooperation in the positional battle, which made all fans who watched that team play unforgettable.

Although at the time, the Kings' PACE, or offensive rate, was one of the best in the league. But don't forget, the NBA at the beginning of the 21st century can be regarded as the darkest period of iron-blooded defense in NBA history. The Kings in that period were very fast, but compared to the later Suns and other teams, the speed was not comparable.

How good is that Kings team playing? If you ask a fan who has watched them play, you'll probably get something like this:

"Everyone can pass blindly, everyone can pass it by heart, everyone can pass it on, and even God doesn't know how they want to pass it!"

Or simply to describe it in one word, that is: Elegance is peerless!

However, the Kings' strong offense, although it captured the hearts of countless fans, could not get that damn ring.

Facing perhaps the most dominant center in history, Shaq O'Neal, the Kings were in the dust. In Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals, the famously controversial game, the Kings suffered several controversial penalties and ultimately lost.

Maybe we, as fans, can make all sorts of excuses for the Kings. But the king loses, competitive sports only recognize the champion, and the basketball court is so cruel.

Since then, the Kings have gone from prosperity to decline, and with Webber's injury, key players have left the team one by one, never to be as brave as they used to be. Even after a few years, it was completely reduced to a fish belly.

"I'll announce the starting lineup!"

Las Vegas, July 8, 2010.

The NBA's new summer league season kicked off, and the two teams to be played against today, although they are both declining kings, have attracted a lot of attention because of a series of lace news.

"In the summer league, training is the mainstay, so the veterans rest more, and in the starting lineup, I will make some bold choices!"

In the Kings locker room, less than half an hour before the start of the game, team coach Paul Westphal, with silver hair and a slight frown, looked at the recruits in front of him and began to announce the starting list.

"Starting center, Hassan Whiteside!"

"Here!"

When Whiteside heard his name being shouted by the coach, he immediately became interested, shouted in response, and looked at the other big man next to him quite proudly.

“…… What do you say, coach??? ”

DeMarcus Cousins was stunned, really confused.

What the hell is Whiteside? Why did you take my starting center position?

"What's the hurry? Am I done?? ”

Westphall is a typical academy coach who is quite strict in governing the army, and when he heard Cousins show a little prickly head, he immediately responded with a stern look, which shocked his rookie cousin and could only mumble quietly.

"Starting power forward, DeMarcus Cousins!"

"I play power forward??"

Cousins wasn't happy, and although he played power forward in the college league, it was a last resort. His technical characteristics are clearly more suitable for playing as a center forward.

The center position he liked at the moment was actually snatched away by Whiteside, who he didn't look down on at all, Cousins was a little embarrassed, and shouted dissatisfiedly: "Coach, I don't accept it!" Why does Hassan play center? Why should I give him a hand?? ”

"Down?"

Westphale rolled his eyebrows, looked at Cousins and said, "Who said that a big forward is a center forward?" Have you ever seen anyone say Garnett gave Perkins a hand? Yes?! Which position is not playing? If you want to play power forward, you can play big forward, where is so much nonsense! ”

"No, no, no, I'm not used to it!" The Cousins kid got angry, waved his hand again and again, and said nothing.

"Okay, then don't fight today."

Who knows, Westphal is even more desperate, Cousins's mouth is wide open when he says a word, and his eyes are about to pop out of his sockets.

I'll go, this coach is enough to say it......!

Gu Yu on the side was a little shocked when he heard this, although he had always known that Westfal was a strict handsome, but being strict to this extent was indeed a bit unexpected by him.

This year's high-ranking rookie, if you don't need it, you don't need it? This coach is good enough!

"Coach me ......"

"So big forward starting position, Jason, you top it!"

"Yes!"

Jason Thompson received the coach's order and nodded heavily.

"Coach you ......"

"Starting small forward, Omar Kasby!"

"In!"

"Coach that ......"

"Starting point guard, Jammain Taylor!"

“…… it! ”

Now, without waiting for Cousins to get mad, Gu Yu, who had been waiting for his name to be called, stood up with a rub.

“…… Why? Sit down! ”

Westphall glanced at Gu Yu, but he didn't put Gu Yu in his eyes at all, and with an angry reprimand, Gu Zi continued to announce the starting lineup: "Starting point guard, Eugene Jett ......"

"Coach, I'm not convinced!"

Louder than Cousins, more direct than Cousins, more arrogant than Cousins.

Gu Yu walked directly in front of Westfale, glared at him and said, "Didn't you say that the summer league training is the main thing?" Why don't we let the rookies go first? ”

“…… Don't you care if you win or lose in military training?! ”

What has Westafal not seen in the world? From players to coaches, after decades of ups and downs, Barkley's historic temper has been obedient under him, what Gu Yu Cousins, he didn't care about it, and said coldly: "As long as our Kings can charge soldiers, don't disturb the thorns of discipline!" If you and Cousins are not convinced, then sit for me, and when you are willing to listen to discipline, then give me up, otherwise, don't think about playing for a minute! ”

This......

The locker room was silent in an instant, everyone was silent, and countless eyes were focused on Gu Yu and Cousins.

"Okay, let's go!"

After saying this, Westphal didn't give the two of them room to talk at all, and with a wave of his hand, he walked out of the locker room with the players.

"Gu, you don't have to stand up for me like this......"

Cousins would be mistaken, walked up to Gu Yu, patted the latter on the shoulder, and said a little embarrassed: "This ...... Didn't I hurt you! ”

"Nope."

Looking at the backs of everyone leaving, Gu Yu frowned, and clenched his hands into fists: "We have to play, we both have to play......!" ”

"Alas, forget it, the coach is angry, we were a little too impulsive just now, and we'll ...... when he is angry."

Cousins still wanted to comfort, but there was only one thought left in Gu Yu's mind.

"It doesn't matter if you don't play in the rest of the game, but today, I have to play ......!"

Gu Yu gritted his teeth, listening to the cheers coming from the direction of the court, his heart had already flown to the arena.

I have to play because today's opponent is ......

"Today's opponent is the Timberwolves, ......!"

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