Chapter 102: Three Consecutive Defeats
Returning from their hometown, the Bulls' luck seems to have run out. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć Info plus the defeat to Celtic on Christmas Day, has already suffered four defeats in a row.
Through the Christmas War, the rest of the league found a way to beat the Bulls. And it's been tried and tested, and it's really effective.
Obviously, Yi Yang, who is in the limelight, is the only magic weapon that the bull relies on to survive. Choke this firepower point, even if he is talented and has good football skills, he can't fight against those strong old teams.
Although the Bulls are still in fourth place in the East with a 25-10 record, Yi Yang's stats are still shining, but the team has fallen to 12th place in the league's overall standings.
The lack of youth and competition experience, the lack of depth in the squad, the slow growth of substitutes, and the weakness of single offensive means have been gradually magnified, which has become a difficult heart disease for head coach Ross to solve.
"Guys, from today onwards, the team's tactics have to be adjusted, and we can't just play like this. Reaching the playoffs is not our ultimate goal, at least reaching the division semifinals is the ultimate goal of the season. ā
"If we don't make any changes, we're going to be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Young, no matter what you think, I have to reduce your playing time. There's no denying your ability to fight as a single core, but basketball is a team sport as a whole after all. I hope you understand. ā
Ross looked at his favorite general sincerely, and wanted to make some more convincing explanations, but Yi Yang stood up in his position.
"I agree with you, Mr. Ross. I watched these games many times when I was fine. I'm willing to cut back on my playing time, and it's time for a change in this cancerous style of play that is not conducive to the growth of the team. ā
"I sincerely apologize to everyone for this. Oh guys, can you look at me with a different kind of trust? I'm talking from the heart. ā
Listening to the disapproving laughter of his teammates, Yi Yang walked seriously to the podium of the tactics room, picked up the signal pen, and instantly drew the positions of his teammates at the critical moments in the previous games.
"Listen, guys. I've been pretty good in these games. However, in the handling of some key balls, the style of play is still relatively stubborn and single, which obviously hurts the team's offensive efficiency. Everyone, look here......"
Looking at the young man with a serious face on the stage, his teammates gradually put away their disapproving expressions and listened attentively to Yi Yang's tactical analysis.
After a detailed explanation, Yi Yang followed Coach Ross and came up with a few more stable tactical plans, and everyone nodded secretly.
Mr. Ross is right, basketball is not a one-man sport, let alone a one-man show. The slow progress of everyone has a lot to do with the time I play, so it doesn't work as a training player at all. I'm still a rookie and I understand the guys' desire to get on the field. ā
"That's why I agreed with the coaching staff to cut back on my playing time. However, I also hope that every dear comrade-in-arms can cherish their appearance and play every game seriously. What others can do, we can do too. ā
"That's not the Bulls' forte, that's what the damn Lakers do. Come on, angry! I don't want to see a colleague disappear from the Bulls' roster in the playoffs. ā
Warm applause, accompanied by bursts of laughter, began to ring out in the tactics room, a scene that made Rose very relieved and admired.
With Yi Yang's leading statement, the coaching staff also made corresponding tactical adjustments and changes in a timely manner during the training session. The wind direction and atmosphere of the team are once again developing with good momentum and optimism.
"Xiao Yi, yes, I didn't expect you to play well, and when it comes to tactics, you are also the leader. If we retire in the future, how about we form a team to have fun? I'll be your assistant coach then, that's it! ā
Sitting in the Rolls-Royce off-road vehicle that rushed back to the villa, Zhang Shang joked about Yi Yang beside him.
"Retirement? That was much later. I can keep the assistant coach position for you, but it depends on how you play on the court in the future. ā
"Brother Zhang, you helped me a lot before. There are some things that I don't know when to say or not, but we are good brothers and comrades-in-arms, so I would like to make a small suggestion to you. ā
"I still make false estimates, is my brother such a stingy person? What to say, just say. You're doing this for my good, don't mother-in-law. ā
Glancing at the serious Yi Yang, Zhang Shang spoke out to encourage his boss.
"The common problem of Chinese players is slow movement speed and poor confrontation ability, which is caused by innate physical fitness. However, it is not completely impossible to change. It depends on whether you can endure this hardship, how about it? Interested? ā
I'll go, this kid still has this set of skills? From a coach to a physical assistant again? Zhang Shang's eyes were suspicious, but they were full of longing and hope.
"What do you say? Brother, I am also from a poor background, of course I am so much worse than you. As long as you can change the gap you said, it is to peel the skin, and I am willing to do it. Tell me, what needs to be done? ā
"Hey~ You can speak, can you not make a fuss! Are you good or not, always putting on this mysterious appearance, why are you hanging my appetite? ā
"Alright, no kidding. I'm serious, our villa is fully equipped, so let's do it, starting tomorrow, except for the team's training sessions, your time will be at my disposal, and you will be effective within two months. Invalid refund and penalty! ā
Yi Yang put away the profound look on his face and said solemnly word by word.
Zhang Shang nodded, "Brother, that's what you said." Cheng, you can toss it, if it doesn't work, my brother will be stained with you for the rest of his life! Rest assured, we Chinese players will never admit it! ā
can make his strength stronger, how can Zhang Shang give up such a good thing, but he never thought that this time he nodded, but pushed him into a devil's hellish training cycle that will never recover.
Many years later, recalling these difficult years, Zhang Shang is afraid and grateful. In particular, it is a small suggestion, it is simply inhuman abuse, and it is really not dead and will peel off a layer of skin!