Chapter 80: Wind Reviews Pick Up, Magic vs. Magic (14,300 words chapter, kneel and beg for a monthly pass, subscription!) )
In a blink of an eye, the time came to August of this year.
In the free agent market, Hamilton and Artest, who had previously attracted much attention, chose the 76ers and Grizzlies respectively as their next home after a period of wait-and-see.
The Wizards didn't force the two to stay, and at Chenieer's suggestion, Pauline hired the god of El Vin Hayes to sit in management, and brought in Doug Rivers to lead the Wizards for the new season.
This summer, after a trade with the Suns, the 76ers quickly cleared up salary space and managed to attract Hamilton.
Originally, the Cavaliers also wanted the championship pitcher, but they couldn't help it......
Mike Malone had just finished talking to Hamilton on the front foot, and on the back foot, the Cavaliers management ran to Hamilton and said, "We believe that your championship experience can be a good complement to LeBron James." ”
Hearing this, Hamilton didn't think about it, and immediately turned around and joined the 76ers led by D'Antoni.
What an international joke!
If this Hamilton is the Hamilton in Wang Shuo's memory, it would be forgotten, but the Hamilton of this life is the leading pitcher of the past two NBA championships!
No matter how talented LeBron James is, Hamilton can't afford to sacrifice himself to a rookie.
Because before "joining" your knight, is there a possibility......
Hamilton is already a championship player?
As for Artey, the Cavaliers also approached him before finally deciding to join the Grizzlies.
Similar to Hamilton's situation, Mike Malone had already dispelled Arty's resistance to the city of Cleveland......
But when the negotiations entered the final moment, the Cavaliers management ran to say to Atay again: "LeBron James will be our Michael Jordan, and you, we will be our Scottie Pippen!" ”
Scottie Pippen?
A second-in-command who has never won DPOY, he also deserves to be compared with me?
After winning two championships in a row with the Wizards, Artay's mentality has already quietly changed.
For Artey, at this moment he wants to find a team that can make him a big boss than being a second leader for others.
And it's just a matter of being the second master, why does he want to be a pippen for a mere rookie?
In the summer, of the teams that made an offer to Artay, only the Grizzlies were able to fully meet Atay's request.
In Artey's opinion, it doesn't matter if the Grizzlies' grades are bad, but the Grizzlies at least respect him enough.
So, just like that, after missing out on two former Wizards in quick succession, Mike Malone despaired.
What do you think he Mike Malone can do to work with the Knight uniform team that is full of "Sleeping Dragons and Phoenix Chicks" in the management?
"I don't understand, can't they wait for me to trick Richard and Ron first?" On this day, Mike Malone, who made a special call to complain to Wang Shuo about how brainless the knight uniform team was, said to Wang Shuo on the phone.
Wang Shuo was happy and said, "Forget it, Mike, you should know the personalities of Richard and Ron."
If you do trick them and can't meet their needs, trust me, they will never give you the face of the coach you worked with. ”
Ma Long let out a long sigh and said, "That's the truth, but Wang, do you know how difficult it is for the city of Cleveland to attract players of this level to join?" ”
Wang Shuo nodded and comforted Ma Long: "But don't you still have LeBron James?" ”
Malone was a little helpless and said: "Speaking of LeBron, I have one thing that is very strange. ”
Wang Shuo ate melons with a curious face and said, "What happened?" ”
Malone replied: "Didn't I give him a lot of advice before, and when I talked face-to-face, he also thought what I said was very reasonable, but when I proposed that I want the two coaches of the Cavaliers to tutor him, he sternly refused." ”
Wang Shuo asked, "How did you give him advice at that time?" ”
Ma Long repeated what he said to James to Wang Shuo on the phone.
As a result, Wang Shuo suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.
Good guy, you don't think you're dying fast enough, are you?
Yes, in many cases, young Zhan can always give people the impression of being humble, easy to get along with, and not competing with others for fame and fortune.
But if James really got along so well and had no quarrel with the world, where Ki Davis might be swept away by the Cavaliers and say the classic "I thought he was here to help me"?
Admittedly, Ricky Davis is a bit eyeless and not very good at his brain.
But this also proves from the side that the young Zhan is by no means like the character he created, indisputable and approachable.
In Wang Shuo's view, most of the advice Malone gave to James was correct.
But as old Malone said when he taught him before, this product really doesn't pay attention to the way of making suggestions at all.
In this world, it is impossible for the vast majority of people to face their shortcomings.
Even if you want to make suggestions, you need to pay attention to the ways and means.
……
In August, time passed day by day.
On this day, just as Wang Shuo was preparing to stand aside as usual, silently watching the training of Xiao Yao, Xiao Si and others......
Xiao Yao suddenly found Wang Shuo and said, "Brother Wang, my team told me that they helped me contact Hakim Olajuwon through Houston, hoping that I could return to Houston to receive private tutoring from Hakim. ”
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Maybe it's because Xiao Yao has been running to Wang Shuo for the past two years, and many people in Xiao Yao's team feel that they are very shameless.
So, this summer, they contacted Olajuwon, who had just announced his retirement this summer, through Houston management, hoping that he could go out to tutor Xiaoyao.
First, in the eyes of Xiao Yao's team, this allows them to prove themselves again in front of Yao Ming.
Second, they also want to tell Wang Shuo in this way that even if Xiao Yao does not have Wang Shuo, they will still be Xiao Yao's solid "backing".
However, in the training hall, before Wang Shuo could reply to Yao Ming, Grover ran over with a menacing face.
"What Hakim Olajuwon? What can you learn from him? Grover yelled at Yao Ming angrily.
In order to speed up his English learning progress, when chatting with Wang Shuo, Xiaoyao will speak English as much as possible to practice his spoken English.
As a result, he never expected that at this moment, he would make Grover so angry because he forgot to use "encrypted calls".
Angry?
Why is Grover angry at this moment?
He almost had his lungs blown up by Xiao Yao's team, okay?
After Wang Shuo's reassurance and his mood gradually calmed down, Grover said to Yao Ming: "Let me ask you, Yao, how many points did Hakim score a goal on the court with a fantasy dance move?" ”
Yao Ming said with embarrassment: "Two points." ”
Grover then said, "And how many points do you score with the step-back shot I taught you?" ”
Yao Mingyi replied: "It's also two points." ”
Grover finally asked, "Tired of scoring with fantasy dance steps, or tired of scoring with backward shots?" ”
Yao Ming was embarrassed and said, "Use ...... Score points with fantastic dance moves. ”
Grover nodded, "Isn't that enough?" What can Hakim teach you? As far as his center skills are concerned, without the same level of physical talent as him, it is impossible for ordinary people to learn them at all.
And what if you learn it? How many championships has Michael Jordan won and how many championships has Hakeem Olajuwon won?
Back then, I told Michael, don't fix what you don't have, basketball is a sport that as long as you can get the basketball into the opponent's basket, then you will be a good player!
Michael's pull-up is handsome, right? ”
Yao Ming nodded while embarrassed: "Handsome." ”
Grover said, "Handsome has a fart!" Michael Jordan can win 8 championships, and it has never relied on the lever that has to be scored by a lot of energy!
It's his pulling, his rolling, his leaning! ”
On the side, looking at Xiao Yao, who was speechless by Grover, Wang Shuo always felt that Grover was a little "cute" at the moment.
It is the so-called road to simplicity.
The so-called unsolvable offensive move is to tailor a scoring method that is most suitable for him according to the player's own characteristics.
Everyone can learn Jordan's tricks, but not everyone is Jordan.
Nowitzki's golden rooster is independent, and the old man on the court can play it, but can the old man put the little emperor in prison in the finals?
Simplify the complex, and then transcend the holy.
The unsolved move is to turn those most ordinary and ordinary offensive moves into your personal offensive signature!
"Now, right now, get me back on the pitch and practice the 100 blasts I taught you earlier...... Oh no, 500 times! Looking at Xiao Yao, Grover roared.
I have to say.
The GOAT in the trainer world is domineering when it comes to talking.
But no matter how domineering it is......
"Tim, go get me a bottle of water." Wang Shuo, who felt a little thirsty, said to Grover.
"Okay." Hearing this, Grover said to Wang Shuo with a well-behaved face.
Two hours later......
Looking at Yao Ming, who was repeating technical details one by one under Grover's leather whip, Wang Shuo asked curiously: "I don't understand, what are you planning to teach him?" ”
Grover laughed, "I'll ask him to put the whole set together later, and you'll be able to see it." ”
There is a sequence of hearing the Tao, and there is a specialization in the art industry.
In the past two years, after the practice of one game after another, as well as the previous exchanges with the three Mikes, Wang Shuo's tactical theory level can be said to have reached the highest level.
But in terms of player training, in terms of details alone, Wang Shuo is definitely not as good as Grover.
After a while, on the training ground, after Grover demonstrated a few moves to Xiao Yao, Xiao Yao successfully combined the various techniques that Grover had taught him these days:
I saw this 226-centimeter giant, at the moment when he slightly lowered his center of gravity and vigorously fried the ball, his left shoulder gently leaned back, and then, with the inertia of vigorously blowing the ball, he moved towards the left side of his body, that is, the left hand direction of the defender (in the case of the back, the direction of the offensive player and the direction of the defender are the same), and completed the rollover and back-to-back shot!
When shooting, Wang Shuo noticed that Yao Ming's right foot would be slightly raised, and there was a forward kick, and the range of the shooting hand was slightly higher than when he usually shot.
Seeing this, Wang Shuo's eyes suddenly lit up.
Because it was not with what he remembered......
Yao Ming's turning action is completely different!
"I designed this set of movements for him, and I would like to call it:
Rock, scissors, paper! Grover said to Wang Shuo.
Hearing this, Wang Shuo asked, "Why are they called rock, scissors, and paper?" ”
Grover replied, "I'll know once you come over and defend." ”
Wang Shuo took off his coat and walked onto the court.
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Then, he understood the incomprehension of this set of combos.
Yao is 226 centimeters tall and weighs 134 kilograms.
Therefore, in the NBA, he has theoretical unsolved air supremacy, as well as an unsolvable power advantage without facing Shaq.
Vigorously blowing the ball this time is to allow him to maximize his strength.
Leaning back through his left shoulder is to allow him to perceive the position of the defender.
If a defender chooses a hard top, it's very simple, because in the NBA, there are few people who can carry him, and he only needs to complete the turnover to get the shot.
And add a little back, just to increase the cost of defending him on the opposite side. Grover explained to Wang Shuo the technical details of Yao Ming just now.
"I noticed that his shot just now didn't seem to be quite the same as usual?" Wang Shuo asked.
Grover nodded and said, "I suggested that he raise his right foot slightly, because you never know if the defender will use this kind of padding on you during the rollover."
The advantage of this is that it can deter the opponent with minimal cost, and at the same time, it will also allow Yao to better maintain his center of gravity when leaning back.
You should have noticed that although he usually doesn't jump very high, when he leans back, I have made him develop the habit of reducing the height of the jump and increasing the height of the hand a little through the movement dismantling training during this time.
Because as a floor-flow player, the most important thing is to choose a style of play that can prolong your career as much as possible, rather than jumping a few centimeters more. ”
After listening to Grover's explanation of Yao Ming's backward shooting action, Wang Shuo immediately gave him a thumbs up.
"Of course, the reason why this combo is called 'rock, paper, scissors' is because after he masters this combo, the defender can only defend him by guessing the punch."
Wang Shuo nodded.
He had just experienced the power of this combo:
That is, at the moment when Yao Ming vigorously exploded the ball, if the defender chose to defend at the top, it would be in Yao Ming's arms. Because Yao Ming can rely on his strength advantage to suppress the defenders while completing the rollover and leaning back.
If the defender doesn't choose to defend at the top, then Yao Ming can shoot directly sideways.
And if the defender anticipates Yao Ming's attempt to fall back, then the moment he pounces on Yao Ming's shot, Yao Ming can turn around and wipe into the low post.
"The key to mastering this combo perfectly is the one that rests on the left shoulder." Wang Shuo said to Grover.
Grover nodded, "You're smart, I'm not complimenting you." But it took Michael a long time to understand that the premise of leaning back without a solution is that you can always figure out the opponent's defensive dynamics! ”
After a pause, Grover continued: "This summer, after honing this set, this skill will be his secret weapon in the new season." ”
Wang Shuo asked, "In your opinion, when will he be able to turn this technique into his regular weapon?" ”
Grover said, "Two years! It is only through continuous high-level competitions that he can fully grasp the essence of this technique and always have the absolute upper hand in the process of guessing boxing! ”
"As for when he'll be able to turn this trick into his signature, it's up to him." Grover added.
Speaking of which, on this day, after Xiaoyao finished training.....
I saw Grover say to him with a serious face: "Yao, no matter who your team wants to invite to guide you in the future, I hope you can understand......
In the NBA, there's no better trainer than Tim Grover! ”
Yao Ming nodded, but there were still a few doubts in his heart, "Tim, in the future, when I roll over and lean back, will I always maintain the habit of vigorously blowing the ball?" ”
Grover laughs: "Blowing the ball hard is just so that you can get the most out of it, the game is far more complicated than training, and if the opponent's bag is fast, you can choose according to the actual situation." ”
Yao Ming asked: "Tim, in the process of using this set of skills, I noticed two details, one is when you blow the ball vigorously, and the other is when you shoot backwards......
Grover interrupted Yao Ming and said, "You mean the one who raised his elbows and the one that raised his legs?" ”
Yao Ming smiled and said, "Yes, these are these two details." Aren't these two actions a bit ...... Dirty? ”
Grover let out a long sigh and said, "You still don't understand what you played in the NBA for a season?" In this league, there are no athletes who play dirty!
And the movements I teach you are not bad moves, but actions that allow you to fully protect yourself within the limits of the rules!
Do you remember what I told you before, when you vigorously blow up the ball, you must have a large range of action, the action must be sufficient, and you must quickly blow the ball back into your hand while generating rapid force? ”
Yao Ming nodded.
Grover continued, "The reason I'm teaching you this is because when you're on your back, your vision is limited. Why didn't the average small defender dare reach out and cut his ball when Shaq was on his back?
It's because Shaq's range of action is big enough!
It's a warning to the opposing perimeter players, especially the little guards who don't have long eyes!
Because what do you do if those little defenders hit your knee when you turn?
The center's knee is very fragile.
Especially a big center like you. ”
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Xiao Yao said: "A floor stream like mine shouldn't be a problem until I'm 40 years old." ”
On the side, Wang Shuo looked at Xiao Yao, who had no B count, and immediately laughed.
40 years old?
Do you know what people will call you when you are 40 years old?
- Female omen sun and moon.
After patting Yao Ming on the shoulder, Grover continued, "As for lifting your right foot forward, do you feel any discomfort?" ”
Yao Ming shook his head and said: "It's not true, it's quite smooth, but it feels like it's actually fighting, and it's likely that one will accidentally kick to the opposite side." ”
Grover nodded: "That's right, the purpose of letting you master this little trick is to prevent the opposite center from coming to your feet."
As for occasional accidental injuries? It's impossible for you to kick the opposite side with this kick, and there are fewer players in this league who were almost elbowed to death by Michael Jordan?
Besides, basketball has never been a sport for girls, but a sport full of iron and blood! ”
Xiao Yao nodded and said, "When the new season comes, I must show the fans a good hand." ”
Again, that's the same sentence.
In this alliance, everyone can master the so-called basic technical movements.
But this summer, with the help of Grover, Xiao Yao, who has completed the upgrade of his backward shooting, has undergone earth-shaking changes.
And this is the meaning of the existence of top trainers.
"Also, you can watch more of Ben Wallace's videos and see how he picks up rebounds." Grover said to Yao Ming.
Xiao Yao said embarrassedly: "Elbow? ”
Grover nodded, "I'm not trying to hurt anyone. You and he have been in a position, you should know, this is to prevent you from having a bastard who doesn't have long eyes coming over to your eyebrow bone when you're already stuck in the position, you know? ”
In Wang Shuo's previous life, in the competition, Xiao Yao's face was often plotted against by others.
In Grover's opinion, Xiaoyao is good at everything, but he is too civilized when he plays.
Yes, and civilized people you can certainly speak of civility.
But you can't prevent it, there are always people in the NBA who are not people!
Just like in the future, no matter how rootless Durant is, you can't just say that Brother Alphabet's stepping behavior towards him is allowed.
In this life, the Yao Ming in Wang Shuo's memory is destined to cease to exist.
In its place, there will be one full of iron and blood, and under the guidance of Grover and himself, he will go further and further on the road of no return to fight and retreat:
- Brutal Tyrannosaurus Rex!
"By the way, Amare's lean, when will he be able to catch up with Yao Ming's progress?" Wang Shuo asked.
Grover replied, "Amare's situation is more complicated than Yao's. Because unlike Yao, he now has to practice his mid-pitch before he can start the next stage of training. ”
Wang Shuo said curiously: "After he finishes practicing his mid-range shot, what kind of back-up shot do you plan to let him practice?" ”
If it is said, Yao Ming's lean back is to make full use of his model advantages.
In Grover's view, Xiao Si's leaning back is to give full play to his shoulder width and speed advantage!
"You should have noticed just now that the backlash I designed for Yao is to suppress the opposite side with absolute superiority through his dual suppression of strength and height, and in the process, he doesn't even need to make any feints." Grover said to Wang Shuo.
Wang Shuo nodded.
"And what about Amare? Because he is fast enough, I plan to let him practice shaking his shoulders and leaning back, and I heard him say that he usually reads "The Art of War"? Grover said.
Wang Shuo said with a smile: "His accomplishment of the Art of War is even more powerful than that of ordinary Chinese. ”
Grover nodded: "He's a smart kid, as long as he can practice the mid-range shot well now, he can quickly master it by shaking his shoulders and leaning back."
And he has wide shoulders, and when it comes to feints, he also has an advantage over Kobe Bryant, which I taught before. ”
Use shoulder shaking to deceive, hit the opponent's stiffness, and then use the speed of the bullet to directly paste you in the face.
At this moment, Wang Shuo seems to have seen the picture of Yao Ming and Xiao Si fighting in the future:
- No, you lean back with this move, how can you guard against it?
"Yao and Xiao Si's offensive skills, in addition to these moves used to solve hard, what else do you think need to pay attention to?" Wang Shuo asked.
"Yao's other skills are already very complete, such as his little hooks, like his footwork, and the only advice I can give him is to play more cunning," Grover said.
When attacking, try to solve the battle with as little effort as possible, and don't waste your physical strength.
When defending, it's okay to watch Tim Duncan's game videos and see how they help their teammates.
As for Amare, this kid's offense is trained by you, so I don't have to worry about it......
But his defense, didn't anyone really teach him? ”
In this regard, Wang Shuo was also very puzzled.
Because it stands to reason that as a "defensive-only" coach, Frank Johnson should be able to point out the defense of Smalls.
But after asking Xiao Si about it, Wang Shuofang found out that he had overestimated this "only defensive" coach.
Because compared to Larry Brown, who can train players defensively, Frank Johnson is really the kind of "defensive pest coach" who just talks about tactics and then teaches nothing and destroys people.
"Amare has to improve his defensive awareness, and I think you can put him in Tyson's defensive team and let him experience what it means to be sinister with Tyson." Grover suggested to Wang Shuo.
Wang Shuo nodded and said, "That's what I mean!" ”
……
Happy times are always short-lived.
In early September, as Xiao Yao returned to China to meet with the national team to prepare for the Asian Championships that will determine the ticket to the Athens Olympics next year, on September 20, the Suns also officially completed the assembly.
Before the start of the preseason, the Suns' roster for the new season is as follows:
Centres: Tyson Chandler, Jake Chacalidis, Tom Gugliotta, Jahidi White.
Power forwards: Amare Stoudemire, Robert Horry, Mark Madsen.
Small forwards: Sean Marion, Boris Dio.
Shooting guards: Raja Bell, Anfernee Hardaway, Joan Barry.
Point guards: Allen Iverson, Earl Boykins, Brevine Knight.
This summer, while cultivating newcomers in the training camp, Wang Shuo was not idle, but completed the construction of the Suns lineup with Colangelo Jr.
Although he thought that Boykins was a better fit for the Suns, Wang Shuo suggested that Cranjilo Jr. recruit him to the team to flesh out the team's guard line when Bravin Knight only asked for a base salary.
In addition, in the free agent market, Wang Shuo also used his charm to recruit two veterans, the old Horry and the old Barry, for the Suns.
Originally, among the Spurs and Suns, who were reaching out to themselves at the same time, the elder Horry preferred the Spurs, who were more likely to win the championship.
But his friends advised him: "Before Wang coached the Wizards, no one looked curious to win the championship."
Maybe the Spurs are offering you more than the Suns, but don't forget, Wang is quite popular in China, and if you go to China once in the future, won't the money come back? ”
After listening to his friends' analysis, the old Horry, who felt that it made sense, packed his bags and got on the plane to Phoenix that day.
As a result, this made Popovich completely stupid.
Because he never expected that Old Horry would abandon the Spurs and vote for the Suns.
In Wang Shuo's view, old Horry, who can shoot three points, is very important to this sun, both in terms of experience and his big heart.
And, of course, his mascot attributes.
In Wang Shuo's previous life, the elder Horry won a total of 7 championships in his career, and he was an out-and-out winner in life.
As for Barry Sr., his situation is similar to that of Old Horry.
Of the Nuggets and Suns who made offers to him at the same time, he chose the latter in the end.
The reason is that his family analyzed him: "Wang is a coach who attaches great importance to pitchers, and Jeff Bouzderrick is notoriously disliked three-point shots, you are a player who eats by shooting, how to choose, do you want us to teach you?" ”
As the eldest son of the Barry family, after listening to the analysis of the family, the elder Barry made the decision to join the Suns.
And after his contract with the Lakers expired, Mark Madsen, who has not been able to find his next home, was recruited by Colangelo Jr. because the Suns still lacked a water cooler manager.
Compared with the Wizards who coached before, the Suns are definitely a lot weaker in terms of squad thickness alone.
On the one hand, this is because the Suns have not yet shaken off the salary burden of "pennies", and the team has no more room to operate.
On the other hand, even if the Suns have room to operate, Wang Shuo will not make more reinforcements to the team's lineup this year.
Because by the time the Bobcats join the league next year, there will be an expanded draft waiting for all NBA teams.
At that time, with each team only able to protect a maximum of 8 players, Wang Shuo believes that with his relationship with Danzi, Danzi will definitely extend his damn claws to the sun.
So, why did Wang Shuo make a wedding dress for Danzi, the "Mrs. Niu"?
Moreover, the lineup of the Wizards is also difficult to replicate in Wang Shuo's opinion.
After all......
There really isn't a second Jordan in the NBA.
Even if Wang Shuo was given another Galaxy Battleship, the locker room would be blown up, even if he was powerless.
……
The day the team officially assembled.
After checking the stability of the current Suns team, as well as the team's morale and team training through the system, Wang Shuo's mind suddenly became broad.
At the moment, the Suns' team is stable at minus 2, which means that the team's locker room is in an extremely unstable state.
Team morale and team training were 30 and 48, respectively.
In Wang Shuo's view, the team's morale and team training are good.
After all, the Suns just had a losing season last season, and right now, the Suns haven't started training together.
But this "as high" as a team with minus 2 has a stable ......
Wang Shuo knew that this problem must be solved before the start of the new season.
On the day of the assembly, on the training ground, I saw Wang Shuo, who was holding a cigar and wearing sunglasses after the players lined up, said: "Today is our first official training class.
Before the training session begins, allow me to introduce myself to you again, even if you must have heard my name. ”
After a pause, looking at these players, Wang Shuo took a sharp breath and said: "At this moment, standing in front of you is the NBA's 'living legend', a highly decorated champion coach!"
And you guys?
I'm sorry, it seems to me that you guys are nothing! ”
Hearing this, the players were in an uproar.
Including Xiao Si and others, who had been training with Wang Shuo in the training camp for nearly two months in the summer, they couldn't help but show a surprised look.
"I'm not targeting any of you!
Rather, it seems to me......
At this moment, everyone here is garbage! Wang Shuo continued.
In the crowd, Marion suddenly said with a dissatisfied face: "Coach, I know you are the champion coach of the past two seasons, but I want to say, we are not garbage!" ”
Seeing this, Wang Shuo pointed at Marion and asked him to come out of the ranks.
"Very good, I admire you, because among so many people, you are the only one who has the courage to dare to contradict me, tell me, your name!" Wang Shuo asked knowingly.
Marion replied, "Sean ......"
Wang Shuo was dissatisfied: "Be louder, haven't you eaten enough?" ”
Marion blushed: "Sean, Sean-Marion!" Instructor! My name is Sean Marion! ”
Wang Shuo nodded and said, "Very good, I like you very much, but because you hit me just now, so now, immediately, immediately go and run 10 laps for me, understand?" ”
was suppressed by Wang Shuo's aura, Marion did not refute, but immediately turned around and started running circles.
"Who among you doesn't think it's rubbish? Do you dare to stand up? Wang Shuo continued to roar.
In the queue, this time Iverson, Xiao Si, and Horry Sr., as well as Chandler, Bell, Dior, Boykins, and Barry Sr. who came out after observing it.
"Robert Horry, four-time NBA champion. I'll admit that you've won twice as many championships as I am now, but I still remember the way you looked at the Grand Finals.
I'm a coach who has always been very considerate of my old comrades, so now, you go and run 20 laps for me first. Wang Shuo said.
As an experienced veteran, Lao Hori, who knew that Wang Shuo was in Liwei today, also did not choose to refute, but chose to actively cooperate.
"Allen Iverson...... Three-time NBA scoring champion, but what's the use?
I remember when you were with the Philadelphia 76ers, your team was won by us by 57 points, right? Go ahead, with Robert, and go for 20 laps. Wang Shuo said to Iverson.
Hearing this, Iverson said a little unconvinced: "Coach, since that's the case, please let me run 57 laps, so that I can always remember this score!" ”
Wang Shuo said with a smile: "It's a good thing to be ashamed and brave, since you took the initiative to ask for it, then you should go and run 114 laps!" ”
Iverson didn't refute either, but after straightening his headband, he started running laps without saying a word.
Then, Xiao Si was also punished for running 50 laps, on the grounds that Wang Shuo has always "respected the old and loved the young".
As for those players who stood up after waiting and watching, Wang Shuo let them all run 100 laps.
The reason is that since you don't think you're garbage, you should stand up at the first opportunity.
As we all know, the basketball court is not big.
But running down 100 laps, even if it is a group of supermen in the NBA, it will never be easy.
On the training ground, after dealing with the players who thought they were not garbage, Wang Shuo immediately turned his head to look at the remaining players and said, "Congratulations, you have successfully passed the test, and you can pack up and go home now." ”
Hearing this, those players who were still thinking that they didn't have to run laps because they didn't have to run circles because of Wang Shuo were immediately stupid.
Anfernee Hardaway, the biggest of these players, said angrily: "What are you kidding? Is it because you're a manager that you can do whatever you want? ”
Looking at the "penny", Wang Shuo said: "You answered correctly, I can do whatever I want!"
If any of you are dissatisfied, you can go to the management and give me a little report.
But believe me, if I were you, I would never do that.
Because in the entire NBA, even Michael Jordan has to listen to me! ”
At this moment, looking at Wang Shuo's young face, everyone knew that Wang Shuo was not joking.
Because this thing really dares to scold Michael Jordan on the court.
"Coach, can you give us a chance?" In the queue, Brevine Knight, who really wanted to play for this Suns, asked.
"What's your name?" Wang Shuo said.
"Blevin, Blevin Knight!" Knight replied.
"Very well, now, you go and run 200 laps, and I'll allow you to participate in the rest of the training.
And the rest of you, too, want to participate in the next training, so let me go and run the lap first. Wang Shuo said to everyone.
In the queue, except for the "penny", everyone consciously began to run in circles.
In fact, after running for a while, everyone understood that Wang Shuo didn't really want to punish everyone.
Otherwise, how could he allow everyone to run as much as they want when running laps, and it doesn't matter if they run slower?
As for Hardaway, who didn't participate in the running circle, he was not unhappy with Wang Shuo, but because he was simply fearless.
In his opinion, anyway, even if Wang Shuo doesn't arrange playing time for him in the new season, the salary he should receive will not be less.
Obviously, the "pennies" at this time have long lost the spirit of their youth.
And Wang Shuo ignored him, but patiently waited for everyone to finish the lap one by one, and said: "Now, I will reiterate to you again, this team, from today onwards, is my final say!"
You can call me a dictator behind my back, or you can call me unkind.
But no matter who you are, in this team, you have to obediently listen to my arrangement!
I'm the god of this team! ”
Compared with when he was coaching the Wizards, at this moment, Wang Shuo, who already had an honor, today just relied on his aura to suppress the people of the Sun.
Except, of course, Anfernee Hardaway, who has a lower EQ than Carter.
"I know that surely some of you will doubt what I say next.
But no matter how suspicious you may be, listen to me!
In the new season, we can't just aim for the playoffs, and we can't be tied down by the division semifinals.
My goal is to lead you to the Western Conference Finals, to the Finals, to win that damn championship!
Then, next year, when you come back here again, you can tell me in all your senses:
Coach, I'm an NBA champion! ”
On the training ground, with Wang Shuo's words, the eyes of Iverson, Marion, Xiao Si and others immediately lit up.
On the side, Spoelstra and Mike Brown, who were taking notes, cast adoring glances at Wang Shuo.
As for Barkley?
"Charles!"
"Here!"
"Give each of them a playbook." Wang Shuo turned to Barkley and said.
Hearing this, Barkley immediately went into action.
After Barkley finished handing out the playbook, Wang Shuo said, "I know, some of you will definitely not read the playbook.
But that's okay!
Because I don't like to read that damn playbook either.
For now, all you need to do is remember the following tactical requirements:
First, if the attack can be completed in 8 seconds, it will never take 9 seconds, and if it can be completed in 7 seconds, it will never take 8 seconds!
Second, when there is an opportunity, when I receive a pass from a teammate, give me a bold shot!
Third, on the court, you are not allowed to spread your hands and complain about your teammates!
Fourth, when defending, give me all your steps, everyone must do it, I am for everyone, everyone is for me!
Fifth, remember! No one can be above the team! Not even if Michael Jordan comes, I said! ”
On the training ground, listening to Wang Shuo's words, at this moment, it can be said that some people are happy and some are worried.
Iverson, Marion, Xiao Si and others all saw the infinite possibilities of their future under this run-and-bomb system.
And veterans such as Old Horry and Old Barry are embarrassed.
Because they weren't sure if their old arms and legs would be able to keep up with the rhythm of the sun.
Fortunately, after the first tactical training session, Wang Shuo dispelled their concerns.
"Robert, Joan, I know your strengths and weaknesses very well, rest assured, I will not only play and run in the new season, but I will also give you the opportunity to express yourself in positional battles." Wang Shuo said to the two veterans.
"Coach, I just heard you say that you can also choose a three-point shot to finish in the fast break.
If that's the case, then when I follow up on the fast break, shouldn't I have to go down with the guys, but can run to the three-point line and stop? Old Barry asked.
Wang Shuo smiled: "That's what I said, so now, you shouldn't be worried, you can't keep up with the rhythm of this team, right?" ”
Old Barry nodded.
In addition, in addition to the two veterans, Wang Shuo also found the three fast-break cores of the Suns that he admired in the new season:
Jr., Marion, Iverson.
Because he was the first to collide with Wang Shuo before, when Wang Shuo found Marion alone, Marion was still a little worried that Wang Shuo would start targeting him in the new season.
However, the first sentence Wang Shuo said dispels his concerns, "I've watched all of your games last season, Sean, and I'm sure you have the potential to be selected to both the All-Star and All-Defensive Team." ”
Looking at Wang Shuo, while breathing a sigh of relief, Marion apologized: "Coach, I didn't mean to contradict you before......"
Wang Shuo patted him on the shoulder, "What's this?" Michael Jordan used to fight with me when he was playing with the Wizards.
But did that affect the Wizards' championship later?
Keep your current morale high, Sean, the new season, in many ways, I need you. ”
Marion asked, "Coach, what are you referring to?" ”
Wang Shuo said: "First of all, I need you to work with Raga when defending, always pay attention to Aaron's position, and once he is out of position, you must fill in in time to buy him time to return to defense." ”
Marion laughed: "It's no problem, I didn't wipe Stephen's ass last season." ”
Wang Shuo continued: "When attacking, you have to run, the specific details of the offensive run, and in the next period of time, Eric will coach you alone. ”
Marion nodded, "I will definitely study hard." ”
After getting Marion, Wang Shuo found Xiao Si next.
Originally, Xiao Si thought that he could rely on the foundation of friendship with Wang Shuo in the training camp to get closer to Wang Shuo, but who would have thought that Wang Shuo seemed to be like a "stranger" today.
Perhaps, this is the way to lead soldiers in "The Art of War"!
At this moment, Xiao Si looked at Wang Shuo with a worried face, for fear that he would annoy this "crazy handsome" because he said the wrong thing.
"Amare, after training this summer, what heights do you think you can reach in the NBA in the future?" Wang Shuo looked at Xiao Si and asked.
Xiao Si thought seriously for a while, and said, "All-star level inside? ”
Wang Shuo shook his head and said, "You underestimate yourself too much. ”
After a pause, Wang Shuo added: "In the new season, in terms of offense, I hope you can play smarter.
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Like Tim told you in the summer, a dunk is two points, and a mid-range shot is also two points.
On the field, remember to give full play to your maneuver and be tough when it's time to be tough, you know? ”
Xiao Si nodded and said, "I understand, this is what Sun Tzu said in the Art of War: soldiers, treacherous ways!" Profit and temptation, chaos and take...... Attack it unprepared, surprise! ”
Wang Shuo was very satisfied with Xiao Si's understanding, and patted him on the shoulder and said: "If you can really apply what you have learned in "The Art of War", believe me, in the future, the sky is your limit. ”
Ending the conversation with Xiao Si, Wang Shuo finally found Iverson.
"Aaron, I noticed that you always stop to check your shoes when you are running laps today, what, is it because your ankle is uncomfortable?" Wang Shuo asked with a concerned expression.
Iverson didn't expect Wang Shuo to observe so carefully, and said with a smile: "It's an old injury, it's not a big problem." ”
Wang Shuo shook his head.
Because he knew this Iverson too well.
No minor injuries are in the line of fire, and no minor injuries are not injuries, but when these injuries accumulate, then they will not be minor injuries.
"In this case, you should go and be examined by the team doctor first." Wang Shuo said to Iverson with a serious face.
Iverson did not refuse Wang Shuo's kindness.
Because it was a warmth he had never felt in Philadelphia.
The next day, after an inspection at Phoenix's "repair shop", Wang Shuo immediately got an injury examination report on Iverson.
As a result, despite the frightening conclusion of the injury, as with the previous medical examination Iverson did at the time of the closing of the transaction, in the opinion of the Phoenix "repair shop":
Not a big problem.
In the eyes of the Phoenix "repair shop", as long as Wang Shuo appropriately reduces Iverson's training volume in the future, they guarantee that they can restore Iverson to a "semi-factory state" before the start of the regular season.
As for why it is "semi-factory"......
Because in the view of Phoenix's "repair shop", as a "repair shop" with strict quality control, some of Iverson's old injuries are indeed theoretically eradicated through further treatment after the end of the new season.
"Will these old injuries affect Allen's performance in the new season if they are not eradicated?" Wang Shuo asked.
Brown, who accompanied Iverson to the "repair shop", said: "The argument given there is that as long as you don't let Larry Brown play more than 40 minutes a game, then they can be sure that Allen will play the whole season through conservative treatment first." ”
Be reasonable.
Phoenix "Repair Shop" it's outrageous!
Because at this moment, whenever the team doctor of other teams said this to Wang Shuo, Wang Shuo would inevitably worry in his heart.
But since the Phoenix "repair shop" says so......
Then Wang Shuo naturally could only choose to trust first, and then trust.
On the 25th, after several days of joint practice with the team, the Suns held a media day before the start of the new season.
On the open day, Iverson, who was "injured", did not participate in the team's subsequent intra-team exhibition game, and only participated in the team's core makeup photo shoot.
This year, Iverson will stand in the C position for the Suns' core makeup photos, and Xiao Si and Marion will be separated.
During media interviews, many reporters asked Wang Shuo about Iverson's injury.
In this regard, Wang Shuo, who knew that the opportunity to help Iverson reverse public opinion had come, said with a "not optimistic" face: "He has accumulated a lot of injuries before, and I don't know if he can catch up with the team's games at the beginning of the new season."
Now, I just hope for a miracle! ”
"Would you regret trading with the 76ers because of Allen Iverson's recent recurrence of an old injury?" The reporter asked.
After Wang Shuo let out a long sigh, he said helplessly: "This is something that none of us can predict.
Aaron, he was too desperate before, anyway, right now, all I can do is pray for him. ”
The next day, after the NBA's most candid head coach Wang Shuo personally admitted that Iverson could miss the opening stage of next season due to injury......
In the market, many people believe that Wang Shuo, the NBA head coach who has been smooth sailing in the past two years, is likely to encounter the "Waterloo" of his coaching career in the new season.
In addition, many Iverson fans who could only choose to endure because of Iverson's negative news before, also began to support Iverson at this moment: "Allen is a brave and unyielding fighter, no matter how difficult it is, he will definitely come back, definitely!" ”
"Those who are still accusing Aaron, can't you give Aaron a chance?
He had made a lot of mistakes before, but he was still young at that time, so why couldn't the huge United States tolerate an Allen Iverson? ”
In order to show solidarity with Iverson, Iverson's fans even moved out of the old ways:
"I still find it incredible to this day that the bowling alley incident was there, because there really would be a judge and a jury who would believe that four unarmed black guys could beat the entire fifty people on the other side and seriously injure twenty of them!
I understand that if the skin tones are reversed, then maybe everything will be different.
But it's a pity that the Aaron Iverson we've always loved, he's just a black basketball player who never wants to hurt anyone. ”
On this day, after Iverson's fans moved out of the ultimate trick of "skin color", the local women's association in Phoenix, which originally wanted to boycott Iverson, immediately chose to shut up obediently.
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Don't ask, just ask, it's a big deal, let's have a magic battle to see whose magic is more powerful!
And in New York, on the same day, looking at the Phoenix that this combination punched out, Stern always felt ......
Wang Shuo even knows the United States better than he does.
Of course, in order to prevent the situation from really escalating to the point of no return, Stern knew that at this moment, it was time for him to take the "air relay" that Wang Shuo passed to him.
"This kid, the next time you do this kind of thing, can't you notify me in advance?" After drawing several circles in his mind to curse Wang Shuo, Stern thought to himself with a dissatisfied expression.
On the 27th and 28th, a number of NBA celebrities expressed their views on Iverson in interviews.
"I think people should give Aaron a chance to mend his ways, he's a good lad, and you can see it, he's never denied the mistakes he made.
Compared to those hypocrites, at least in my eyes, he is honest enough!
I wish him a speedy recovery and a speedy return to the NBA. ”
Although these NBA celebrities have different statements in interviews, one thing they agree is that they are all publicly calling for Iverson to be given a chance to mend his ways.
And maybe he hasn't started to pay off his debts yet, Boss Joe also said in an interview: "I've always admired Alan Iverson's fighting spirit!" I also believe that he will prove himself again with his actions!
Even though I don't think all of Larry Brown's accusations against him are true, he bravely took it all.
I wish him the best of luck in the future and I look forward to the day when he is back in the ring." ”
This time, by chance, after laying a good foundation for public opinion for Iverson's "injury", Wang Shuo knows very well that now only waiting for the start of the new season, Iverson can use his performance on the field to reverse the reputation.
In October, in the absence of Iverson due to injury, the Suns went 4-3 in the preseason of the new season.
Before the start of the 03/04 season, the Suns ranked 19th.
The reason is that there are still a considerable number of people in the market who believe that Wang Shuo cannot turn the tide of the sun at once, even if he has slapped many people in the face in Washington before.
Especially with Iverson likely to miss the Suns at the start of the new season due to injury.
On the Internet, fans who were originally looking forward to the Suns in the new season also put a question mark in their hearts at this moment:
Wang Shuo can still create a miracle in Phoenix this time?
According to the schedule, the Suns' opening game of the new season will start on October 28, when they will travel to San Antonio to challenge the Spurs led by Zhuge Shuo's old enemy, Sima Bobo.
On the 25th, Suns fans and Iverson supporters got a good news and a bad news, respectively.
The good news is that the tenacious and unyielding man, sure enough, was not hit by injury, and he will appear in the regular season opener between the Suns and the Spurs!
The bad news is that this time, he still chose to "play with an injury".
Announcing the news that Iverson will play in the team's game against the Spurs, Wang said: "Although we all think Allen should rest for a while......
But you know, he loves basketball so much, so eager to play for the team. ”
In the market, Iverson's fans have already burst into tears.
But as a professional arena that speaks by results.
I want to get the "understanding" of the vast majority of people.
Iverson has to speak for himself in the end.
So now the question arises......
Iverson......
Is he good at playing spurs?
On the evening of the 28th, the day before the team's departure, looking at the team's stability that had changed from the previous minus 2 to 0 points under his unremitting efforts, while feeling his talented management ability, his eyes turned to the tactical board in front of him, Wang Shuo smiled and said: "How do I feel that it won't take two months for Aaron to turn his reputation around?" ”
As we all know, among the four quarterbacks, in addition to Maddie in his childhood and later years, as well as Carter in various periods, there is no one who is not good at playing Spurs.
Kobe Bryant is good at playing Spurs.
Iverson is good at it too!
……