Brett. After referring to the advice of the old coach Popovich, Brown thought about it for nearly half a month and finally made up his mind.

After the All-Star break, Brett. Brown called Zhang Zifeng to the office.

"Coach, what did you call me for?"

Brett. Brown said, "Jack, you're the tactical core of the team, and you're the captain of the team, and the team's new tactics still need to be communicated to you in advance. ”

"New tactics?"

"Yes! Jack, although the team's record is good now, I believe you also feel that the team has a big problem! ”

Zhang Zifeng nodded and said, "Yes, coach." We've all had a hard time winning, but I don't think good luck will follow us like this! ”

In addition to winning the hardships, in order to be able to get rid of the opponent, Zhang Zifeng needs to keep running in the front court to get rid of the opponent.

Although it is said that as long as he wins the game, no matter how hard and tired Zhang Zifeng is, he can accept it. But what I'm afraid of is like the Spurs, knocking down and finally losing the game because I can't keep up with the physical fitness.

Brett. Brown continued, "With Embiid's injury, we don't have an advantage in positional battles. But we don't have the right chips to trade, so we're on our own this season!"

"Coach, what do you mean?"

"I think we should focus on defending and defending to lead the attack. Play defensive counterattacks and strengthen three-point shooting. "Brett. Brown said.

Zhang Zifeng replied, "Okay, I understand." What does the coach want me to do? ”

"Be decisive when attacking and don't be afraid of mistakes!" Brett. Brown said seriously.

……

The team trains new tactics, Brett. Brown's shouts echoed through the training hall.

"Rondo, just rush in,?"

"Jack, shoot decisively, don't hesitate to shoot directly. You have to believe in your feel, you are the best shooter! ”

"Grant, what are you afraid of. Haven't you been working hard for three points? ”

"Ibaka, grab the rebound as soon as possible, you are the king of rebounds!"

"Knoll run faster, do you know what you look like right now? Like a hulking penguin! Run faster and keep up! ”

These days, Brett. Brown's roar never stopped, and he has been correcting the flaws in the team's new tactics.

In addition to tactical drills, the biggest proportion of the whole team is to practice shooting. Even Noll and Rondo, who are not good at shooting three-pointers, have to step up their three-point training.

Although during this time, in order to familiarize themselves with the new tactics as soon as possible, the team's training intensity was greater than before, but under the leadership of Zhang Zifeng, the 76ers had no complaints.

The coaching staff was very happy to see it.

On February 25, the Wells Fargo Center Arena was once again the liveliest place in Philadelphia tonight.

Since Zhang Zifeng joined the 76ers, the Philadelphia market, which was originally calm due to the economic downturn, has been injected with a shot in the arm.

The record soared, and the fans embraced it.

There are also a large number of Chinese fans who come to watch, in addition to bringing the popularity of the ball market, tourism, hotel and food are also hot.

Philadelphia's economy, which had been stagnant, immediately grew 2.1 percent over the same period.

Through the voting decision of the Philadelphia Council, it was decided to award the title of Honorary Citizen of Philadelphia for Life to Zhang Zifeng.

Honorary Citizenship for Life of Philadelphia is a bonus. It's that you can enjoy many of the benefits of a citizen in Philadelphia without changing your nationality, but of course this is limited to Philadelphia.

This is a prize that many cities have set up to recognize foreigners who have made significant contributions to the city but are unwilling to change their nationality.

Tonight, Philadelphia Mayor John Slater came to present Zhang Zifeng with the Philadelphia Lifetime Honorary Citizen Trophy.

Countless fans and reporters gathered here, in addition to preparing to watch the 76ers' match against the Wizards, but also to watch Zhang Zifeng accept the title on the stage.

Before the start of the game, Philadelphia Mayor John Slater took the microphone and said, "Mr. Zhang Zifeng, thank you for leading the 76ers to rise again. Thank you even more for reinvigorating the city of Philadelphia. It is my great honor to present to you this title of Honorary Citizen of the City of Philadelphia. On behalf of the people of Philadelphia, thank you. ”

Zhang Zifeng received the trophy with both hands and said: "I am very honored to thank Philadelphia for making me an honorary citizen of Philadelphia, and I will do my best to help the 76ers win the championship." Let the championship flag be hoisted over this arena again. Thank you! ”

When he saw Zhang Zifeng lifting the Medal of Honor, the audience applauded thunderously, and the flashing lights did not stop.

……

Although he was awarded the title of honorary citizen, in fact, this title of honorary citizen was not very attractive to Zhang Zifeng.

This honorary citizenship is really not of much effect, it may be easier to set up a factory and a company in the United States, but the tax is still the same.

If it weren't for the inconvenience of refusing, Zhang Zifeng really wouldn't be interested in playing with these people who were canvassing for votes.

After receiving the certificate of honor, Zhang Zifeng casually handed over this thing to Zheng Xinguo for safekeeping, concentrating on preparing for the game with the wizards.

Zhang Zifeng ran to the court and took the players to clap the visiting team's wizards starters one by one.

Wizards starting lineup: Wall, Beal, Porter, Morris, Gortat.

Looking at Wall and Beal, who had clapped with him, Zhang Zifeng knew that the biggest challenge he had to face in this game was the backcourt combination of the Wizards.

After a few seasons of grinding, Beal has fully grown up, and he and Wall form a backcourt duo, which is second only to himself and Rondo in the East.

If you want to beat the Wizards, you must first beat this backcourt combination.

With a whistle, Knoll and Gortat jumped together.

Gortat scrambled to the backcourt and Wall picked up the ball with ease.

The Wizards quickly ran to the frontcourt, and Wall dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and made a pick-and-roll with Gortat.

Gortat makes a shot near the free throw line.

Seeing that Noll and Rondo didn't do a good job of switching defenses at the beginning, Brett. Brown suddenly shouted angrily, "Rajan, Norons, follow up, if there is another low-level mistake like this, you two will get out of here!" ”

Rondo also knew that he didn't change the guard at the first time, so he would easily score one for the opponent.

Rondo, who wanted to return the color, received the ball and immediately followed the training of the previous days and advanced quickly.

In addition to Noel, the 76ers players also spread their steps and ran forward.

As soon as he reached the front, Rondo paused.

Just when Wall thought that the 76ers were going to start a positional battle, Rondo took advantage of Wall's carelessness and didn't wait for the other teammates to be in place, and immediately accelerated past Wall and killed towards the restricted area.

Wall was out of position, and Beal rushed inside and jumped to give Rondo a block.

Seeing that Zhang Zifeng was vacant, Rondo passed the ball out without hesitation.

Zhang Zifeng received the ball and also received the coach's pre-game advice. Before Knoll and Ibaka and other interior players ran into the interior, they jumped up and shot.

Swish!

The ball crossed an arc and flew into the net.

Brett on the sidelines. Brown suddenly waved his fist when he saw it, "Yes, that's it!" ”

Seeing that the ball had scored, Zhang Zifeng, who ran back, high-fived Rondo in celebration.

Seeing that the 76ers had not waited for the players to settle down, the on-site commentator Van Gundy Jr. shouted: "Oh, the tactics of the 76ers seem to have changed a little at the beginning, and this attack on the 76ers is very different from the past." Jeff, what do you think? ”

Van Gundy Jr. said, "Yes, I feel that the 76ers' offense this time is more simple and direct, a bit like the Suns' bombardment tactics back then." It takes five or six to complete an attack. However, this is just the beginning, and we need to be patient to see if the 76ers' tactics have changed! ”