"Old man, what do you mean by that??"

The fourth game between the Kings and Spurs ended that night.

Because they were banned by the league and banned by the team, they had no way to fight on the court, and they could only watch the team lose, Gu Yu and Cousins, who had no doubt carried out crazy post-game training.

In the equipment room and training ground, the inner and outer cores of the Kings team were slammed into themselves, and they did not "pity the jade" at all, and vented their excess energy and indignation at the loss to the training ground.

But that's not enough.

"Tony Parker, that guy actually said that Russell and I are the reason why our Kings and Thunder definitely can't beat the Spurs? What does that mean? ”

After taking a shower and wiping off their sweat, Gu Yu and Cousins ate some nutritious meals to replenish their energy, and the two of them just wanted to leave the team center with a murderous face, but they saw that the lights in the head coach's office were still on.

Thinking of what Parker said to himself after the game before, Gu Yu was scratching his heart with a hundred claws, and he was uncomfortable, so he simply strode into the old man's office and told the questions in his heart.

"...... he said that?"

When the old man heard Gu Yu's description, he was also a little surprised, put down the tactical plan in his hand, looked at Gu Yu with a surprised face, and said, "Could it be some kind of counter-plan?" ”

"Yo, you know the thirty-six tricks?"

Gu Yu was a little surprised, the old handsome man actually understood traditional Chinese culture.

"The art of war, your Art of War, is very popular in NBA coaching circles!"

Westfahl nodded, stretched out his hand and pointed to the bookshelf behind him, Gu Yu raised his eyes and saw that there was indeed a series of English versions of Sun Tzu's Art of War detailed analysis series, neatly arranged.

"The first NBA coach to watch "The Art of War" was Pat Riley."

Seeing that Gu Yu was interested, Westphall simply got up, opened the bookshelf, took down the whole set of books, handed it to Gu Yu with a curious face, and Cousins with a confused face, and said with a smile: "But the person who has carried forward and made our coaches start to be interested is Phil Jackson." ”

"I didn't expect it......!"

Looking at the heavy analytical English book in front of him, Gu Yu roughly looked at it, don't say, although some explanations are a bit off the beaten track in the eyes of Chinese, they are very in line with the thinking and heads of Westerners, and it is also unique to interpret it in another direction.

And if you combine these ancient Chinese wisdom with modern basketball tactics and use them from the perspectives of court control, heart control, etc., maybe there will really be unexpected effects.

"I'm also watching and learning, but some of the tactical ideas in it are really a bit too ......" Westphaal seemed to have some trouble thinking about what words to use, and pondered for a while before continuing: "It's too 'heart-to-heart', and I don't accept it very much with a person with my character." ”

Indeed it is.

Gu Yu also nodded, Westphal is still an academy coach, these things are more unfathomable, and they require a certain amount of city government and scheming to play well, which is really not suitable for him.

And Pat Riley and Phil Jackson, one is the iron-blooded godfather of the NBA coaching circle, the other is a Zen master, Sun Tzu's art of war routines, they can play very well.

"I've heard that about five years ago, old drunkards also started to watch the Art of War."

Westafar continued: "He's always been a coach who leans towards tactical design, even in the early days of the Spurs, when his offensive tactics were more lacking, and on the defensive end, he was quite thoughtful. I can clearly feel, and you should be able to perceive, how far-reaching the impact of "The Art of War" on his tactical thinking in the past five years. ”

"Well, the tactics on the offensive end are a lot more deceptive."

Gu Yu nodded and said, "It's no longer the same way I used to go straight, why should I tell you plainly." ”

"Now the Spurs' offensive tactics have countless times more overall routines, and the cumbersome degree of running has also increased. Therefore, when the old drunkard and the Spurs management trade players and recruit people, the first requirement is to have a good brain, and the ball quotient must be passable, otherwise it is difficult to understand the tactical runs of the old drunkard. ”

Westphaal said: "The one who loses, such as Richard Jefferson, is not that he is not strong enough, if he plays well, he is still a top ten small forward in the league." But Jefferson used to play a lot with Kidd, and he didn't have to care about anything when he got on the court, as long as he did what was in front of him, and Kidd would do everything else for him. This characteristic is very unsuitable for the system of old drunkards, and it is not surprising that it will fail in the end. ”

The old coach's interpretation explains from another angle why the Spurs, who have always been able to use the essence of whoever they get, have such an inexplicable failure in Richard Jefferson.

It took Greg about five years to reshape the Spurs' offensive and defensive system. He's improved a lot in his own abilities, his tactical set-up, his ability to adapt on the spot – it's admirable to actually do that at his age. ”

Westphaal and the old drunkard are also old acquaintances, and they are very clear about the ability of their friends, speaking of the old drunkard and his Spurs, his words are full of admiration: "If nothing else, the Spurs' new tactical system has almost been built, and it's time to make results." While Duncan hasn't retired yet, he definitely wants to win another championship. ”

"But the tactical system alone is not enough, the Spurs players are actually different personalities, and their private lives are also colorful. You are very familiar with those players, and I don't need to say that Tony is more prodigal by nature, Manu is a tease, Timmy is sullen, role player Dior, etc., are not as calm as they appear on the field. ”

As he spoke, Westphall glanced at his work computer, on which the Spurs' game video was being frozen.

In the picture, the Spurs players have just completed a wonderful tactical combination, scoring valuable points above the king's head, and are high-fiveing each other in celebration.

In the background, the Kings players were all depressed, Green's irritability on the court, White's loss, Evans's heart congestion, and Thompson's confusion were all written on their faces.

On the sideline bench, Gu Yu and Cousins were wearing suits, and the two of them almost wrote a big "kill" on their faces, and rushed into the field with watermelon knives.

And what about the Spurs players?

High-five, expressionless.

As if it wasn't them at all who had just completed a wonderful attack, the tactics of the psychological collapse of the opponent they had just fought had nothing to do with them, they weren't even fans, they were just passing by here, ready to go to work in a government unit.

This is no longer something that can be solved at the tactical level.

It's mind control.

"I suspect that Greg has shifted more of his focus away from the tactical level since the beginning of this year."

Westphale said quietly: "He began to build a team culture that is truly his own, and even if he removed Timmy, who is bound to retire in the future, he can continue to pass on the culture system within the Spurs. He's going to make his mark on San Antonio, so that this team will never be without the name Greg. ”

"Like a cardinal to a Celtic?" Gu Yu asked.

"Yes."

Westphall nodded: "Celtic since the cardinal era, the stars have been changing, the coaches have been changing, and even the owners have changed. But no matter what the period, even when the team is in the race for the top pick, the Celtics have never lost the soul of the Green Shirts - defense, hard work, and cooperation. ”

"In San Antonio, Greg wanted to do the same thing. He wants the Spurs to always remember his strong side stacking and controlling the three-point line for years to come. ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS QUICK TRANSFERS AND EXTRA-PASSES FOR OPEN TEAMMATES. Always remember his rib start-ups, multiple covers. Always remember his unsmiling and tactical first. ”

Westfaal's voice sank, and he reached out to pat the cover of Sun Tzu's Art of War in front of him: "He has entered another realm." ”

Compared to other coaches in the league, where is the charm of the old drunkard?

This night, after chatting deeply with Westfale, Gu Yu had some feelings.

Of course, Cousins was in a daze the whole time, and he was about to fall asleep.

"So Tony came to you for those words, I suspect it has something to do with some of Greg's thoughts."

Westphal frowned: "I always feel that he is here to find a way to influence your mind and interfere with your mentality in the next game." ”

"But it's useless to me!"

Gu Yu was very confident.

"I think so too, but ......"

Westphall glanced at Cousins, who was dozing off and his saliva was about to drop into the Art of War, and said in a low voice, "What if the Spurs players didn't just say something similar to you...... ”

At this level, Gu Yu didn't expect it at all.

"I, DeMarcus, are not the ones who will be affected."

Gu Yu immediately analyzed: "Dream chasing is very taff spiritually, and it is not very affected. Royce lives in his own world and doesn't have to worry. Francisco is a veteran and won't be affected so easily. If I were an old drunkard, my main goal would be ......"

"Tyrek."

Westphall answered, "And Jason. ”

"That's right."

Gu Yu nodded.

“…… I'll find a way to talk to them. ”

Westphaal took a deep breath and signaled Gu Yu not to worry too much, and then as if he remembered something, he spoke, "But what Tony said is not wrong. ”

“…… Ha? Say it again?? ”

Gu Yu's hometown dialect came out.

"Don't be angry, you and Russell are very similar, you two......"

"Paul!"

Just as Westphal was about to elaborate on it, a voice sounded at the door.

Gu Yu and Westphaal looked back at the same time, and the face of a person who was absolutely impossible to appear in the center of the team at this time appeared outside the door.

And the news brought by this person is undoubtedly explosive.