Chapter 250: Two Rookies

The Lakers' two rookies, Devin Ibanks and Derrick Carrackert, are both fast small forwards, and if they can fit into the Lakers' lineup, the Lakers can have a quick counter-attacking lineup. www.biquge.info Pekovic, Wu Di, Sun Yue, Kobe Bryant, Vujasic, and Famar are the main players of the Lakers' fast break, and if these two rookies can fit into the lineup, the Lakers' ability to launch fast break will be improved.

Wu Di got to know the two rookies, and they both felt very nervous in the face of a star like Wu Di who had already become famous. Although they were successfully selected, the NBA's second-round pick was not so glamorous, and they didn't get a guaranteed contract at all, and if the Lakers really couldn't sign anyone else, they might not even get a contract.

They often watch the NBA and know some things about Wu Di, whether it is Wu Di's temper or Wu Di's scandals, which make them envious. They looked at Wu Di with adoration and listened to Wu Di talking.

"Guys, let's get started!" Wu Di held a basketball, "If you want to stay with the Lakers, you have to do the following. First of all, you have to practice defensively, at least defend the number four position, as the league's style of play becomes more and more aggressive, the height of the number four position is constantly decreasing. If you can't even defend the short No. 4 position, you won't have a place in the Lakers or the NBA. ”

"Number two, you have to have at least a good offensive tool, whether it's hitting the basket or shooting from a spot, at least making sure that when someone passes the ball to you, you can make sure you score."

"Thirdly, you have to learn to help the outside get rid of the defenders, which is very simple, and the people you want to help are very clear, Kobe Bryant, Fisher, Vujacic, they all have three-point shooting ability, and when we need them to shoot, we have to make sure they are open."

"We're all the same, first of all you have to understand the ability to go from outside to the outside, now I'm attacking, you guys take turns defending me. Devon, you come first! ”

Wu Di called Devin Ibanks over, and then began to play with him according to the NBA's small No. 4 playing style, but Devin Ibanks couldn't defend Wu Di at all.

After a few consecutive times, Wu Di stopped and replaced Derek Caraquett, but he was even worse than Devon.

Both of them were abused by Wu Di, and Wu Di told them how to defend, the small No. 4 position and No. 3 position have many similarities, but their range is closer, so they can't always jump, but to ensure speed and strength, don't be thrown away by them, don't let them get close to the basket.

In the next half month, Wu Di has been training two rookies every year, and they have made some progress, but if they want to be a substitute for Gasol, there is obviously still a lot of short.

On October 5, the Lakers ushered in their first preseason game. The Zen master wanted to see how the two rookies performed, so he didn't let Gasol play too much time, Devin and Derrick both played 20 minutes, but the level of the two was obviously not enough, and the Lakers lost to the Timberwolves by 20 points.

This season El Jefferson went to the Jazz, and the Timberwolves are now Kevin Love, and his helpers are Michael Beasley, Luke Ridno, Anthony Randolph, Martell Webster, Wesley Johnson, Darko Mirisic, Cory Brewer and others.

Devin and Derrick became vulnerable under Kevin Love's strong attack, they were not strong enough to resist Kevin Love, and Kevin Love was also a very long-range interior lineman, and his range was covered all the way beyond the three-point line.

Devin and Derek's newly learned defense didn't do anything for Kevin Love, who gave him a 42-point score.

The Big Three didn't play long in this game, they don't need to rely on the preseason to prove themselves, and now they don't play if they can, and the Zen master will let them save their strength this season and try to avoid injury.

On October 8, the Lakers flew to Spain to play against Barcelona.

It's an international exhibition game, the Lakers don't show much strength, they need to save face for Barcelona, or Gasol, because this is Gasol's country.

Despite saving face, the Lakers still won Barcelona by 2 points. The two rookies did not perform well this time, and their strength players have a greater advantage over European players. Because it is an NBA preseason, the rules are more inclined to the NBA, because the rules of European basketball are too primitive, and it is difficult for NBA players to adapt.

In any case, an exhibition game is an exhibition game, and the two sides played very well, and it was not until the end that the Lakers won by Kobe Bryant's three-pointer.

After two days in Barcelona and some activities, the Lakers flew back from Spain. In Spain, Wu Di experienced the enthusiasm of a Spanish girl, and although Gasol is not a person who goes out to fool around, he knows where the fooling around is.

On October 14, the Lakers played against the Kings. The Zen master didn't have much hope for the two rookies anymore and began to play according to the regular season. He needs the team to get into the regular season as soon as possible, otherwise it will affect this year's record. The Lakers have won the championship for two years, but this year is the most critical year, and the Zen master does not dare to be careless.

The Kings will be the main players this year are Marcus Thornton and Terek Evans, as well as the new year's rookie Cousins. The two rookies were abused again against Cousins, but fortunately they had more playing time. Cousins has been an instant force since joining the Kings, and his physical toughness allows him to play against a lot of No. 4 positions, and he can carry it a little bit against Gasol.

However, Cousins and Evans still looked very immature, and although he was strong against the Lakers' Big Three, he still lost the game.

After the victory over the Kings, the Lakers once again defeated the Nuggets.

then played the Jazz back-to-back, the Jazz left Boozer this year, but ushered in Al Jefferson again, and his strength increased instead of decreasing. The Lakers lost to the Jazz back-to-back, and Al Jefferson played a big role when he first arrived at the Jazz, but he was used to being the boss and needed to attack with the ball, and if he couldn't change that habit, he wouldn't be too happy with the Jazz.

On the 20th, the Lakers lost against the Jazz again. On the 22nd and 23rd, the Lakers were beaten behind the Warriors, and they all won. In this preseason, the Lakers ended the preseason with 5 wins and 3 losses.

On the 27th, the Lakers opened the first game of the regular season, they will play the Rockets at home, and Wu Di will meet Da Yao again.