On July 30, the Pelicans officially announced that former Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy joined the Pelicans, and the two sides signed a 3-year contract of 18 million, and Jeff Van Gundy re-emerged after 6 years.

In fact, there are not many people who pursue Xiao Fan, and Blackdolan has repeatedly said that he will invite Van Gundy to the Knicks as an assistant coach with a high salary, and it is obvious that it is more attractive to come to the Pelicans as a head coach.

"Over the years, a lot has changed in the NBA, and I will change a certain amount, and with so many good players, I have no reason not to make them better and get the glory they deserve!"

Van Gundy was in high spirits at the press conference.

Van Gundy is a strong academic head coach with a strong coaching style, he emphasizes defense, the pace of the game is slow, and it can't be uglier than ugly, and now Van Gundy says he wants to change, and many people still can't believe it.

"I know what he has changed, that is, the tactics have changed from giving center Yao to forward Li Feng, anyway, Li Feng's inside singles are very strong!"

Charles Barkley teased.

In any case, the Pelicans' lineup and head coach for the new season are all in place, in fact, judging from the time of signing Van Gundy, the Pelicans' lineup selection also referred to his opinion, not the head coach who was selected after the lineup.

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With the head coach and roster in place, the Pelicans have completed a rebirth, and the new season is getting closer.

Li Feng and Natalie also quietly completed the wedding, because of the change of the team in the summer, the wedding did not cause much sensation, the two just invited some friends who had a good relationship, and when the two exchanged rings, the wedding was officially completed, and the two officially became husband and wife.

The wedding was held in August, and after the marriage, the two spent their honeymoon again, traveled around the country, and took countless photos.

And in October, the pre-season of the new season also begins. In order to open up the global market, there are many Chinese games and European games in the preseason, and the Pelicans have Li Feng, a Chinese player, so naturally they can't avoid the Chinese game.

The opponent of the Pelicans China game is the old rival San Antonio Spurs in the finals, and many fans feel that they don't know what David Stern thinks.

The game will be held in Shanghai as scheduled, with all the Spurs stars on the field and all the Pelicans' star players in attendance. Table xiàn showed the importance of the game in return for the support of the Chinese fans.

The rookies have just joined the NBA, and they have been given the opportunity to go to China, and they all value these two games, and if they play well, they may soon get advertising endorsement opportunities.

According to the relevant person in charge of NBA China, the price of tickets for the game is between 200-6,000 yuan. All tickets for the game are sold out, and there are currently some fan websites and ticketing sites selling tickets for NBA China games at high prices, and VIP tickets for Shanghai have been speculated to a price of 9,000 yuan.

Other than that. NBA China has also launched a sponsor ticket giveaway program, where fans who participate in related events organized by the sponsors of NBA China games will also have the opportunity to watch NBA China games.

The starting 5 of the two teams slowly walked onto the court, and Li Feng glanced at the Spurs' lineup, all of which were familiar faces.

The lineup on the Pelicans' side is unsurprising. Center Al Jefferson, power forward Paul Millsap, small forward Li Feng, and scoring guard Gilbert Arenas. Point guard Derrick Rose, all five of whom are All-Stars.

The Spurs, on their part, are no different from last season, with center Thiago Split. Power forward Tim Duncan, small forward Kawhi Leonard, shooting guard Manuginobili, point guard Tony Parker.

Duncan and Li Feng greeted each other in a friendly manner, and it seemed that the atmosphere of both teams at this time was quite relaxed and harmonious;

However, when the referee threw the basketball in his hand into the sky, the atmosphere immediately became tense!

Jefferson and Split jumped almost at the same time! But apparently Millsap's reaction was still faster than Split's! Quickly hit the ball, and the ball flew straight to Rose's location.

After holding the basketball steadily, Rose barely looked at it, standing at the back of the halfway line, and pushed the ball directly to the Spurs' rebound with both hands!

"Not good!"

Parker subconsciously turned around, and sure enough, a black figure had entered the three-point line! And at this time, next to that black figure, there was not a single Spurs player!

"It's beautiful!"

Li Feng glanced back at the basketball, praised it, took two steps, and jumped up.

"Hah!"

With Li Feng's shout, the basketball was smashed into the basket!

"It's so beautiful! Audience friends, it's so exciting! Less than 5 seconds after the game started, the Pelicans turned against the guest and completed a wonderful air relay with a beautiful pass! Wonderful pouring! Perfect! Derrick Rose's current form says he's fit after a season of reimbursement

"Beautiful!"

Li Feng excitedly high-fived and celebrated with Rose, this offensive tactic just now was discussed by the two of them! In order to give the Spurs a disadvantage!

"The Pelicans and the Knicks are a little different!"

Parker glanced at Rose, Li Feng, and ran to the bottom line.

After receiving Leonard's pass, Parker slowly dribbled the ball to the front court.

The Spurs launched a beautiful counterattack, and five quick passes in a row created a shooting opportunity for Leonard, who took the lead and easily hit the ball, and the score became 2-2

"A long pass across the box! Parker is so daring! ”

Li Feng sighed slightly and slowly ran forward.

Before the game, many people thought that this game would be drowsy, but they didn't expect that now both teams are attack-oriented, and the fast-paced offense makes people a little breathless, often the ball has just been scored in the last second, and the next second, the other team has also completed the attack.

From 22 to 25, Li Feng looked up at the scoreboard, and then at Duncan, who had scored 14 points!

"Spurs will always be a strong team, you can't be careless!"

Li Feng secretly warned himself.

Arenas sent a throw-in, and after Rose dribbled the ball across the halfcourt, he suddenly changed direction and broke through Parker, and then, I saw him go straight and quickly burst to the free throw line! And at this time. Leonard also made up for it.

"Gilbert!"

I saw Rose holding the ball in his right hand and pushing it to the right, just when most people thought that the ball would pass to Arenas, who had just pulled out of the gap, Rose's right hand suddenly turned, a NO-LOOKPASS.

"It's Li Feng, guard against him!"

Parker is behind Ross and sees it clearly!

"Split?"

After receiving the ball, Li Feng flew up without hesitation as soon as he saw that it was Split in front of him. The contempt in his eyes was revealed.

Split, who signed a big contract this summer, certainly won't let Li Feng wreak havoc on his head! In the face of Li Feng's impact, he chose to forcibly block it! At this time, in Split's heart. There is only one thought, that is, to fight for fouls, and not to let Li Feng get his way!

"You want to stop me!"

Li Feng saw Split jumping up, his momentum was even greater, his left hand was raised high, and his body was hard to resist Split and fly forward!

"What?"

I only felt a strong force pressing me backwards.

"Don't think about it!"

I saw that Split did his best and slapped Li Feng's arm!

"Boom!"

But his abacus failed to go as expected, and Li Feng's hand not only did not shake in the slightest, but was pressurized! Slam dunk hard!

"Force-"

The referee's whistle sounded just in time! The goal is valid. Plus a penalty kick!

After falling to the ground, Split looked at his fingers that were directly reddened in disbelief, and then looked at Li Feng's arms, which didn't look thicker than his own.

"What's wrong?"

Duncan saw that Split didn't stand up for a long time, but sat there, and hurriedly stepped forward and asked.

Li Feng slowly walked to the free throw line. After a few shots, Li Feng shot the ball out of the standard, but as soon as he made a shot. Li Feng felt that the strength was a little greater.

"Beautiful! Jefferson grabbed the rebound in front of Split and his ability was really good!! Strike! A nice half-hook hand! Al Jefferson's offensive strength on the inside..."

At the end of the first quarter, both teams had a drop in offensive quality. Recovered to a normal level, 34-34, and the two teams fought to a tie in the first quarter!

Jeff Van Gundy's frowning brow told the Pelicans players, and at this time, he was very dissatisfied! Li Feng knew very well that it was mainly the team's defense that annoyed Van Gundy.

Sure enough, Van Gundy made adjustments in defense, and carefully explained to everyone what needs to be paid attention to in the 3-2 joint defense, and under what circumstances to change the defense! As he spoke, Van Gundy seemed to remember something!

"Wait a minute, on the field, everyone look at my gestures and put on the defensive! Also, Li Feng, if Duncan gets the ball, you go and strike! You can put it on the outside line first! ”

Li Feng nodded thoughtfully!

"Remember, there are two words between wanting and getting, and that is to do it! Winning the game is not something we can achieve by thinking about it, nor by putting the best team out there! If you want to win, do it! ”

"Yes!"

The Pelicans players gave a resounding answer!

"We could hear on the scene that the Pelicans players were in a lot of momentum at this time! Either way, the Pelicans are a new team, a new roster, they need to run in, and even if the best chance in the preseason, I believe their coach Jeff Van Gundy also asks for it, no matter what they do, they can always rely on the strength of the team to do it. And the current Pelicans are just such a team that relies on the strength of the group to win! ”

"Okay, everyone take out their own skills and kill the spurs in one go!"

Li Feng finally mobilized before going on the field!

"Good!"

At the beginning of the second quarter of the game, the Spurs players clearly felt the difference between the Pelicans, although the Pelicans in the first quarter were also a collective, but they were almost all fighting separately! And now, the Pelicans are fully united!

After seeing the Pelicans' offense, Popovich's first feeling was the change in speed! Rose's running, Li Feng's back and forth, and Arenas's waiting run......

"Oh no, the defensive lineup is completely disrupted!"

Before Popovich could finish sighing, Rose once again performed his passing stunt, and the ball accurately passed to Arenas, who ran to the bottom right corner of the three-point line!

"Huh!"

The general lived up to Rose's assist and threw the ball in steadily.

Popovich kept gesturing to the players on the court, and just when Parker was distracted, Li Feng slashed out and knocked the basketball in Parker's hand with a snap!

"Attack!"

Li Feng and Rose formed a two-on-one in the frontcourt.

Rose received Li Feng's pass and quickly ran forward. And Li Feng is also a quick follow-up on the left side of Rose! Parker quickly retreated between the two!

I saw that when Rose was running, he pointed upwards with the thumb of his left hand, and Li Feng suddenly understood and slowed down slightly!

"Go!"

I saw that Rose didn't look at it, and the basketball just came out of his hand and flew directly to the rebound!

"Not good!"

Although Parker understood Rose's thoughts, he had no choice but to watch the backward Li Feng jump high!

Li Feng grabbed the basketball firmly with his right hand! And at this time, the basket is also close at hand!

"Hah!"

Li Feng's right arm went straight into the basket!

"Empty boom dunk! It's so exciting! The cooperation between Ross and Li Feng this time is perfect! Li Feng and Rose are in great shape."

At this time, Li Feng, who was hanging on the basket, gave Ross a thumbs up! Ross also gave a thumbs up in return!

"It's so cool to play like this!"

After landing, Li Feng smiled. Run back to your own half with Rose.

"Don't panic, everyone! Tony, give me the ball later! ”

Duncan saw that his teammates seemed to be a little affected by the ball just now, and hurriedly stabilized his military heart.

Parker, on the other hand, saw an opportunity just near the three-point line and passed the ball to Duncan.

As soon as he received the ball, Tim Duncan felt the threat from behind him, and without turning around, Duncan also knew that it was Millsap.

Millsap's aggressive slot makes Duncan uncomfortable, but Duncan is the No. 21 rookie.

I saw that Duncan was a tough resistance first. Squeeze a step inside! Then just when the power reached the top, Duncan retracted violently, and the whole person also leaned back along the retracted force!

"When will Duncan be old?"

Although Millsap lost to Duncan, he was not the slightest dissatisfied.

However. Just as Duncan was about to shoot the basket, a sense of foreboding came to his heart! In an instant, the stone Buddha made a decision, only to see him change his movements violently. Pass the ball to Leonard in the corner with both hands!

And just as soon as the ball was passed, Li Feng's figure came out from behind Millsap!

"Sure enough!"

Duncan broke out in a cold sweat, if the ball had been shot just now. It is very likely to be fanned off by Li Feng who bounced BT......

"Huh!"

Leonard lived up to Duncan's assist and shot the ball steadily!

"He actually let him see through it!"

Li Feng frowned. And at this time, Li Feng saw a gesture from head coach Jeff Van Gundy.

"Hey!"

Li Feng greeted him, and then conveyed the coach's intentions.

"Launched so early?"

Millsap felt that something was wrong!

"The coach must have his intention to arrange it this way, let's start!"

Li Feng has an inexplicable sense of trust in Van Gundy!

"Well, everyone understands their responsibilities! Let's go! ”

Millsap thought for a moment and nodded.

"What is the tactical power that the coach tailors for the Pelicans?"

At this time, Li Feng, who replaced Ross in controlling the ball, couldn't help but secretly look forward to it!

"Hey, why is Li Feng in possession of the ball?"

The Spurs players quickly noticed the changes in the Pelicans, and Popovich frowned even more off the court, constantly looking at Pelicans head coach Van Gundy!

"What does this guy want to do when he's back!"

Popovich Johnson's heart is quite uneasy!

I saw Li Feng slowly dribbling the ball to the top of the arc, at this time, Rose suddenly ran sideways, Li Feng immediately passed the ball to Rose, and he immediately inserted it!

"Keep up!"

Duncan became the Spurs' on-the-spot commander at this time!

Parker's speed is also quite fast, and not only fast, Parker is very clever to block between Rose and Li Feng, not giving Rose a chance to pass the ball back to Li Feng.

However, Rose did not pass the ball back to Li Feng, but a fake shot, although he did not completely deceive Parker, but still stuck Parker very well!

Just when Ross basically broke through, Millsap suddenly mentioned it up, and it turned out to be a block! Not for Ross, but for Li Feng!

Getting rid of Parker's defense, Li Feng immediately ran to the three-second zone, and at this time, Duncan also hesitated, he didn't know whether to make up for Rose who was dribbling the ball or to defend Li Feng who pulled out of the gap!

"Forcing ......" At this time, the referee's whistle suddenly sounded!

"What's wrong?"

Li Feng and the others looked at the referee in confusion, and Millsap even raised his hands,

"I didn't foul me?"

Soon, the referee's gesture told everyone the answer!

Three seconds! Duncan's defense for three seconds!

"Speechless! However, although it was not rehearsed, this tactic was definitely successful, as expected, there were too many offensive methods to choose from, and there were too many characters! ”

Li Feng smiled bitterly at first, but immediately, he said excitedly to Rose.

"Yes! But speaking of which, forcing Duncan to defend for three seconds is also a means of offensive success! ”

Ross laughed too.

"Well, in one go, let's defeat them!"

Li Feng said unceremoniously!

Although Li Feng's words were a little unkind, the fact was indeed as Li Feng expected, under Van Gundy's new tactical offense, the Spurs could not find any good defensive strategy! And the Pelicans, who strengthened their defense, quickly opened up the gap in the score!

From 118 to 106, the Pelicans defeated the Spurs away and made a good start to the preseason.

General Gilbert Arenas was the leading scorer of the game, scoring 33 points in this game, while the other five Pelicans starters also played at their level.

Al Jefferson had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Millsap had 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks, Li Feng had 20 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals and 4 blocks, and Derrick Rose had 17 points and 15 assists.

The Pelicans fired at the team, and the new lineup also showed a shocking tacit understanding, and the chemistry worked very well, making a good start to the new season. (To be continued......)