Chapter 4 Tell them why you are the champion!
Da Yao was looking at his right hand in a daze at this time, and he didn't seem to believe that his performance just now was so good.
Kevin Cato was the main center of the Rockets before, and although he was not very strong, he was also a passing grade in the NBA.
In the team's training matches before, Da Yao was bullied by Kevin Cato a lot.
But just now, there was always a voice in his heart telling him what to do.
Da Yao looked up at Han Ning, thinking of what Han Ning had said to him before.
It seems that he brought about such a change after deciding to play the way Han Ning said!
He's really powerful! It's just the way I played before, and it's not suitable for the NBA.
And Han Ning brought him to the right path!
Da Yao's eyes were full of gratitude.
After Han Ning watched everyone turn their eyes to him, he clapped his hands with a smile and said, "Look at what I do, continue training!" ”
The training match continued.
Da Yao, who has regained his self-confidence, can be described as a big kill in the training match!
Shanghai dance steps, violent dunks, mid-range shots, hooks, various offensive methods were staged one after another, and at the same time, Kevin Cato only scored two points and one rebound!
It can almost be said that it is tyrannical!
Francis was also very excited when he saw the changes in Da Yao, and as soon as the training match was over, he jumped directly on Da Yao's back and shouted excitedly: "I knew you could!" That's what I want! Damn it, Yao! You already know how to play in the NBA! In the next game, let those who look down on you take a good look at your strength! ”
Da Yao's face was full of smiles, but he was still a little embarrassed and said: "It's the coach's credit, he helped me, otherwise I don't know when I will be able to open my mind." ”
Hearing this, Francis looked at Han Ning thoughtfully.
Seem...... This young Chinese coach has something!
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"Nov. 16, 2002, viewers, welcome to Turner Network, today's game is the Houston Rockets at home against the Phoenix Suns." Kenyon Smith said with a smile.
"Smith, have you heard, the head coach of the Rockets, Rudy, has resigned, and he has been replaced by a Chinese man who is only in his twenties. This season, the Rockets may be more than lucky. If we don't think about it, we can see the Rockets compete for the top pick again next year. Barkley gloated with his big white teeth.
"Hey, Barkley, is that how you think of the Rockets?! I think maybe the Rockets can win against the Suns at home in today's game. Kenyon Smith retorted with a smile.
The two are regular commentary partners on the Turner TV network, and they have always been accustomed to singing red and white, and their opinions are always different. In this way, it can attract the attention of the audience more.
So when Barkley is down-to-earth with the Rockets, Kenyon Smith generally has to be on the Rockets' side.
"No kidding Smith, the Suns have two star players, Stephen Marbury and Sean Marion, and what does the Rockets have?! After playing six games, he only scored a total of 20 points for Da Yao?! Barkley chuckled.
The two staged another quarrel, which caused the audience in front of the TV to be full of curiosity about the new head coach of the Rockets, Han Ning.
On the playing field, players from both sides are in the final warm-up.
On the Suns' side, Marbury shot with a smile on his face and a relaxed expression, while Sean Marion even played the ball for Stoudemire and completed a couple of free dunks. Apparently the Suns players were very relaxed and thought they had won the game.
On the Rockets' side, every player has a hint of seriousness on their faces.
Because from the moment they entered the court, the Rockets fans did not cheer for them, but frantically scolded the Rockets' owner Alexander and general manager Dawson.
They believe that Rudy's resignation is directly related to the two men. The most important thing is to find another young Chinese man in his twenties to be the head coach of the Rockets, which is the most unacceptable for them.
Han Ning applauded and motioned for the players to gather over.
"Today, we played according to the triangle tactics that we practiced before."
"Francis, Mobley, Da Yao, the three of you have to take on the task of attacking. Da Yao, you just fight the way you did in the training matches these days, and beat Stoudemire down to me! Tell him why you're the number one and he's only the number nine! ”
Da Yao nodded heavily, he understood that today's game was not only to correct his name, but also for Han Ning's debut.
Only by winning more than 20 points against the Suns today will he be able to stay with the Rockets to coach.
"Beep!"
The game is about to begin, and the starters from both sides are taking to the pitch one after another.
The starters on the Rockets' side are Francis, Mobley, James Posey, Kenny Thomas and Da Yao.
Originally, the Rockets' starting power forward Eddie Griffin was put on the bench by Han Ning, moving Kenny Thomas from the center position to the starting power forward position.
On the Phoenix Suns' side, the starters were Steve Marbury, Sean Marion, Stoudemire, Joe Johnson and Jack Chacalidis.
Just looking at the strength on paper, the Rockets are inferior to the Suns.
But this comparison of strength on paper depends on the fact that Da Yao's performance is the same as in the previous games. What's more, Han Ning also has the existence of a team's mid-pitch bonus card!
Add these two factors and the balance of the game can change.
"Beep!"
The referee throws the basketball high and the game begins!
Facing Stoudemire, his legs slightly bent, Yao jumped at the most opportune moment and tossed the basketball to Francis to win the scrum for the Rockets.
Stoudemire was a little slower and lost possession.
Francis advanced with the ball, came to the top of the arc and suddenly put the ball together with both hands, and directly passed the basketball to Da Yao.
Da Yao held Stoudemire on top of him, dribbled with his right hand and began to hit the basket with his back.
One step, two steps, three steps, Da Yao steadily pushed into the basket, and then suddenly put his hands together on the ball, his shoulders shook left and right, shaking Stoudemire, suddenly turned around, raised the basketball with his right hand, jumped, and pressed the basketball into the basket with a strong jump.
"Bang!"
"Bang dang!"
The basket was smashed by this violent dunk.
Da Yao, who scored the first goal, knocked his chest hard as if relieved and roared angrily, looking extremely tough.
The Rockets fans, who were originally a little quiet at the scene, instantly ignited when they saw this scene, and they couldn't help jumping up and cheering.
In the broadcast room, Barkley couldn't help but jump when he saw Da Yao's sudden tough play.
This Chinese center seems to have become a little different!