Chapter 1066 1065. The Center of This Team Is Always so Special

A training match that made those who heard it cry and those who saw it sad.

In just 15 minutes, the five members of the youth team wanted to find a toilet to cry.

It’s so hurtful!

Five veterans, two of whom have been retired for more than a year, were defeated!

Several young people doubted whether they were dreaming...

However, it was really blown away!

Iguodala plays point guard, and power forward is Josh Smith. His organizational skills are not bad. He scored 23 points in 17 rounds, and his efficiency is not bad. As for the opponent's group of old men who took the lead in fierce physical confrontation, that's okay. It's not a reason. The people on their side are younger and the physical confrontation is also not small.

Just can't guard against the other party!

Several players on the sidelines were stunned. Rasheed Wallace and Tracy McGrady, two players who had experienced the pick-and-roll era of Stockton and Malone in their 36s and 77s, seemed to have seen Jordan retire. Malone easily won the MVP!

Malone could finally feel proud. After Chip Englander blew the whistle to end the game, Malone patted Josh Smith on the shoulder and laughed loudly: "Haha, Josh, good job, you put some pressure on me." , but you still have to work hard..."

Stockton also came to Liu Mang: "You see, this is the power of pick-and-roll. Use pick-and-roll more often. What's the use of learning high-post and low-post post? It's better..."

Just when Stockton and Malone were showing off, Liu Mang turned off the peak training mode...

Malone was showing off when he suddenly felt his legs go weak. Fortunately, he was holding on to Josh Smith's shoulders so he didn't fall down.

Josh Smith felt desolate inside, so he quickly supported Malone: ​​"Carl, are you okay?"

"It's okay, maybe I used too much force. I haven't played like this for a long time, and my physical strength is gone..." Ma Long felt weak all over.

Even a year and a half ago, Malone was still the first-class power forward who averaged more than 30 minutes per game and scored 14+9+4. He had not played for more than a year, and Liu Mang used peak training mode to squeeze out his physical fitness to support such a high level. After more than ten minutes, my physical fitness also collapsed.

Stockton also felt his strength suddenly collapse, and was supported by Liu Mang.

The other three veterans are okay, they play like role players, and they are active players. They have retired for more than a year, and now their physical fitness has collapsed, although Stockton and Malone have maintained good figures.

This is why after some players have been frozen for a year, even if they change teams and are given the ball and time, it will be difficult for them to return to their previous level, especially for players over 30 years old.

Seeing that the young players were all shocked, Coach Kruger's goal was achieved. This is what he wanted, so that the players would have enough motivation to learn new playing styles, which was the same as Liu Mang expected.

Let Stockton and Malone relax for a while. In the second training game, formal pick-and-roll training began. Some very simple pick-and-roll coordination. The simpler, the better. They can adapt faster. When playing against the Lakers' pick-and-roll team, Before a very average team can use the pick-and-roll tactic in the game.

Coach Kruger and Stockton will not ask Liu Mang and others to immediately use the pick-and-roll as their main offensive option. The Eagles have always been known for their many tactical changes and their opponents' incomprehension. The pick-and-roll tactic is only part of the team's system. part.

After Shuangsha rested for a while, he saw several core players who were very excited to learn the pick-and-roll style. He regained his energy and started coaching on pick-and-roll tactics.

The overall amount of training in the morning was actually very small. The main reason was that the veterans were a little tired after playing a 15-minute match. The young players played a 15-minute match and it was like having fun. The subsequent pick-and-roll training and the tactical training for the Sonics in the afternoon went smoothly. conduct.

…

…

"The SuperSonics seem very excited." McGrady said to Liu Mang while chewing on his braces.

"Well, they should be working very hard today. They want to win in front of their boss. You see, the person behind their bench is their boss." Liu Mang responded.

"Then how are we going to fight today?"

"How to fight? Fight to death!"

"You really have no sympathy at all..."

"No, no, no, I call it Big Love, do you understand? You don't understand even if I tell you. Let me tell you simply. You see their boss is going bankrupt. Help him make up his mind to sell the team so that he won't be in so much pain. , isn’t it better?”

"There's nothing to talk about with someone like you who went to college. You're so eloquent."

Tracy McGrady and Liu Mang boasted about their skills for a while and then went to the technical stage to touch magnesium powder.

By 6:40 in the evening, players from both teams had already entered the "New Year's Eve game" between the Eagles and SuperSonics.

The owner of the Eagles, Steven Price, a second-generation rich man who has counterattacked, had an old friend come to watch the game at his home arena today. He decisively went to show off for a while, took the microphone and started to show off that the Eagles have 26 wins and 1 loss this season. ’s opening record, focusing on the 26-game winning streak.

Price's favorite thing is to count his money and show off to his former friends that he is now making a lot of money and his career is booming.

Listening to Price's showy tone, Liu Mang felt that humanity always shines with brilliance...

…

Price finished pretending, the final preparation time before the game was over, and the lights dimmed amid Prince's swaying dance.

As Rasheed Wallace roared, Kwame Brown clapped his hands to stir up the atmosphere, Liu Mang threw magnesium powder into the air, and amidst the wild cheers on the scene, the two teams started!

The Hawks sent out Liu Mang, McGrady, Prince, Rasheed Wallace, and Kwame Brown as the starting lineup.

The Supersonics sent out Francis, Ray Allen, Damier Wilkins, Rashard Lewis, and Nick Collison.

After Rasheed Wallace's heart-wrenching roar, Liu Mang heard two prompts.

"Ding... The Hawks' devil home court is triggered, and the morale of the Supersonics is suppressed by Rasheed Wallace and the fans of the Phillips Arena."

"Ding... The Supersonics players have far more enthusiasm and excitement than usual, offsetting the suppression of the devil's home court and are still in an excited state."

Originally, it was a matter of course for the Supersonics to be sold, and their owner Barry Ackerley didn't need to hold on for so long. It was sold as early as this past summer, but the Supersonics got Francis last season. The combination of Francis, Ray Allen, and Rashard Lewis can at least guarantee the first place in the division, giving their owner something to think about.

That's why the current situation has come about. Their boss wants to sell but is reluctant to let the Supersonics leave Seattle. The players want to buy time for the boss to find a local tycoon willing to take over the Supersonics.

Liu Mang thought about it carefully and realized that this was the impact he had brought.

Liu Mang didn't think deeply about whether this was a good thing or not. It didn't matter to him, so he just did it.

Liu Mang came to his own free throw line and observed the opposing players. There was a top star and two first-class stars, and the role players were also excellent. Their boss's operation was not a big problem, but it was a pity that they were in an era when most NBA bosses did not make money.

Nick Collison, the future soul of the Thunder of the Supersonics, came to the center circle with a strong fighting spirit. Kwame Brown also received Liu Mang's instructions today that he must win, and win by a large margin, and must not let the fans and the media think that they are not good enough after losing a game.

After selecting the ball, the referee came to the center circle, pointed to the positions on both sides, blew the whistle to start the game, and threw the ball into the air.

Jump ball!

Nick Collison jumped up vigorously and stretched out his hand to the ball, but Kwame Brown caught the ball at a faster speed!

Liu Mang received the jump ball and sprinted to the frontcourt quickly. When crossing the midline, Liu Mang quickly pulled sideways and changed direction. After Kwame Brown jumped the ball, he went up to block Francis who wanted to block Liu Mang.

"Ding... Pick and Roll Master Level 5 is triggered, the host's speed +8 in two seconds..."

Liu Mang's speed soared to over 100 and rushed into the three-point line!

Too fast!

The other players of the Supersonics were frightened and rushed over. Liu Mang threw the ball to the right side of the top arc, and McGrady took the ball and shot a three-pointer...

Hit!

The start was so violent!

The Hawks' fighting spirit was so strong! The Supersonics players felt the fighting spirit of the Hawks. The last time they met, they were beaten by the Hawks who were winning streak at home. The Supersonics players seemed to see the scene at that time.

The same tactics, the same style of play, Liu Mang passed the ball, and McGrady scored the goal!

After McGrady reduced the burden of organizing the offense and focused on shooting and single defense, he quickly adjusted to become a super scorer who only took 15 shots per game but averaged 20+ and occasionally scored points!

Attack and defense changed, the Sonics attacked, Francis pushed forward, broke through and passed the ball to Damir Wilkins, Liu Mang defended Ray Allen, Prince went to double-team Francis, leaving Damir Wilkins, who was relatively weak in three-point shooting, open.

Damir Wilkins' first three-pointer at the beginning... decisively missed.

But!

Nick Collison actually grabbed the offensive rebound over Kwame Brown's head!

Nick Collison passed the ball back to Damir Wilkins, Damir Wilkins threw the ball to the top arc, Liu Mang was about to go down, and Ray Allen received the ball and made an open three-pointer!

Nick Collison is probably the most hardworking player besides the three big stars. He really loves this team. He is also a rare role player. The team and the player are loyal to each other. Nick Collison was 39 years old, his hair and beard were already white, and he really couldn't play anymore. After the Thunder's Big Three were eliminated in the first round of the 2017-2018 season, he announced his retirement. The Thunder also announced that they would retire the jersey of this role player who averaged less than 6 points per game in his career.

The Sonics did not give up at the start and returned a three-pointer to the Hawks!

The Sonics showed their offensive rebounding skills, and Liu Mang was puzzled. The center of the Sonics is so good at offensive rebounding, even better than defensive rebounding?

The laptop is broken, and typing on the Xiaomi tablet is a bit slow. Bear with me. There is another chapter tonight. I will take the laptop to be repaired at noon tomorrow. Fortunately, the HP store is near the company.

Continue writing.