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Chapter 293 You are right, I am a dog
Li Lai didn't look at Stevens, and still said to himself: "I will set Chris Paul's playing time to 10-6-10-8."

"Unless there are special circumstances, he will play at this average time in most games."

"As far as DeAndre Jordan's playing time, I'm going to cut it down to 9-6-9-8."

"At the same time, JR Smith and Jimmy Butler on the bench both played more than 25 minutes."

At this time, Du Feng didn't think about whether the team was bad or not. He only thought that it was Li Lai's ulterior motive when he first came into contact with the NBA.

So at this moment, he asks in a crooked manner: "Coach, why are we doing this?"

Li Lai turned his head and smiled and said, "The NBA regular season has 82 games, unlike the CBA which only has 46 games."

"This is also a marathon. Whoever runs fastest is not the winner."

"The key is who can keep running, don't fall halfway, and then can't get up again."

Hearing this, Stevens frowned and looked at Li Lai. He boldly asked with some doubts: "Coach, so we're not playing badly, are we?"

Du Feng woke up when he heard this sentence, secretly thought that he had done a stupid thing just now, and was extremely worried that his actions would leave some bad impression on Li Lai.

Li Lai laughed and said, "The Hornets are bad? Why are we bad!"

"This city has lost its vitality because of sports, and Paul has been sticking to this city because of me."

"So we want to be the ones who change the destiny of this city, and use sports to reinject hope into this city."

Stevens breathed a sigh of relief, and Du Feng's nervous mood finally calmed down.

Li Lai said while putting his arms around the shoulders of Stevens and Du Feng.

"I have asked Hammond to find a way to trade the Hornets' first-round pick for next season. I have not left myself a way out."

"The Hornets just need to succeed without fail this season."

"Of course, no one knows what kind of results we can achieve before the start of the regular season. Even the two of you are beating drums in your heart."

"Otherwise, Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan would not have been proposed to play that long."

Hearing this, Stevens bowed his head in shame, but Du Feng admitted it quickly with a hearty smile.

At this moment, Li Lai looked out of the New Orleans Arena with the player list in his hand and said.

"The Hornets will blow the eyes of the world, absolutely will!"

10 month 4 day.

Washington, MCI Center Arena.

"NBA 2011-12 season, the preseason officially starts!"

"Let's watch the game between the Hornets and the Wizards tonight!"

Kenny Smith looked at Li Lai, who was sitting on the sidelines of the court, feeling inexplicably disappointed.

He personally watched the Bucks grow step by step from the once weak league to the NBA championship. He witnessed the Eastern Conference finals between this team and the Cavaliers James, and completely dismantled and rebuilt the old Celtics. The tiebreaker with Kobe the Lakers won the championship, and the bulls, the new generation of strong teams, were rubbed on the ground again and again
All the previous memories came to Kenny Smith's mind at this time. He already belonged to the Bucks' brainless fan and supported that team very much.

But now, the man who led the Bucks to these feats is sitting on the bench with the Hornets.

Barkley on the side still went his own way and said with a heartless smile: "The NBA can start playing as scheduled, but Li Lai has played a very important role here."

"His negotiations with the labor side are of epoch-making significance, and this will also be the fastest labor-management negotiation in the history of the entire NBA."

"The league can avoid the suspension and continue to bring wonderful games to the fans. Li Lai deserves everyone's applause."

The entire Wizards fans applauded enthusiastically at this time.

This is an irrelevant preseason game, so at this time the fans are completely enjoying the most primitive happiness brought to them by the basketball game.

Near the midfield technical table, Li Lai shook hands with Wizards head coach Philip Saunders.

Philip Sanders said with a smile: "Thank you for your contribution to the league. You have solved the unemployment problem of countless players, including us."

Li Lai knew that Philip Sanders was a head coach who led the Timberwolves to create miracles, and the opponent's defensive skills were affirmed by countless people.

After Larry Brown left the Pistons back then, the team's management did not hesitate to invite Philip Sanders to hold the pointer, because they took a fancy to the opponent's extremely strong defensive coaching ability.

"Although it is only a preseason game, I must win this game."

Li Lai looked at Philip Sanders with a smile on his face, but said the most cruel words.

Philip Sanders is an old man, so how could he be scared by Li Lai's words? He pointed to the surrounding Washington fans and said.

"This is also the Wizards' first game of the new season. Although it's just a preseason game, I never thought about losing."

Li Lai nodded to express his understanding, and then said with a serious face: "So, really?"

Philip Sanders spread his hands indifferently and said, "Okay, then come."

Philip Saunders knows the stature of the Bucks in the past few years. If Li Lai leads that team, Philip Saunders would not dare to compete with the opponent.

But now this Hornets team has just announced a rebuild, and the Wizards have been rebuilding for several years.

Whether it is John Wall or Nick Young, who has become a climate, or even Emeka Okafor who has just been traded, in terms of team background, the Wizards are ahead of the Hornets.

Therefore, Philip Sanders is naturally not afraid.

With Barkley yelling, the game is about to begin.

Hornets starting lineup: point guard Chris Paul, shooting guard Leonard, small forward Vince Carter, power forward Rashard Lewis and center DeAndre Jordan.

Wizards starting lineup: point guard John Wall, shooting guard Nick Young, small forward Jane Wesley, power forward Andre Blatche and center Emeka Okafor.

The referee blows the whistle and the game begins.

Midfield jump ball.

DeAndre Jordan leaps high to snatch the ball from Emeka Okafor.

The Hornets execute the first wave of offense.

Chris Paul advanced with the ball, and John Wall defended seriously and did not take the risk of stepping forward to grab the ball at this time.

Stevens glanced at the Wizards' defensive positioning and formation on the court, and reminded Li, "They're going to man-to-man defense."

"It seems that the Wizards are still afraid of Chris' passing ability, so they don't dare to double-team and assist defense at will."

Li Lai nodded and highly praised Stevens' keen sense of smell.

At this time, the Hornets want to crack the Wizards' defensive strategy. The best way is to break through to the basket or score in the penalty area of ​​the main center, forcing the Wizards to defend.

In this way, their defensive strategy will be completely useless.

"If it's just man-to-man defense, the Wizards may not be able to limit the Hornets. They also underestimated Chris Paul's ability."

on the field.

Paul raised his hand to indicate a high-post pick-and-roll tactic. This tactic is also a tactic that the Hornets have cooperated and practiced many times in the training camp.

Leonard cut into the penalty area and penetrated the Wizards' defensive line, Vince Carter was placed in the bottom corner to attract defensive attention, Rashad Lewis made a false block and then cut to the basket, and Jordan took advantage of the opportunity to mention a three-pointer Pick and roll for Paul from outside the line.

This is the high pick-and-roll tactic Li Lai designed for the Hornets.

Philip Sanders frowned slightly after seeing this offensive tactic played out.

In his opinion, Li Lai is worthy of being a well-known offensive coach in the league. He showed extremely powerful tactical deployment ability in the first round of offensive tactics alone.

The Wizards' defensive formation is almost cut into a mess. Fortunately, under the guidance of Philip Sanders, the Wizards' overall defense is not bad, so they still follow a series of offensive tactics of the Hornets.

After Paul and Jordan picked and rolled, they suddenly accelerated to the basket.

At this time, because of Jordan's involvement and Rashad Lewis's outside shot after an empty-handed cut, the Wizards' penalty area was wide open.

"Co-defense!"

John Wall, who had trouble keeping up with Paul, yelled towards the restricted area.

At this time, if you want to defend the Hornets' offense, you can only work by double-teaming Paul in the penalty area.

Emeka Okafor, who has been teammates with Paul for several years, decisively switched defenses and followed Paul. He also knows Paul's style of play and ability very well.

"The mid-range position is Paul's point, and he is also a well-known mid-range shot master in the league."

call!
"what!"

Emeka Okafor looks back at the basketball thrown high above her head, shocked.

It's hard for him to imagine why Paul, who likes to play small and big, passes the ball at this time. Logically speaking, the opponent should be able to complete the attack by himself.

"Is there anyone else whose offensive efficiency is better than Paul, who is playing big at this time?"

boom! ! !
A dunk that shocked everyone sounded, and Jordan dropped from the sky and exploded the frame with one hand.

This empty-received dunk shocked the Washington fans at the scene for an uproar.

"The cooperation just now is too pleasing to the eye, just like Nash and Stoudemire once."

"No! In the degree of exaggeration in the end, Jordan's dunks are more ferocious than Stoudemire."

After dunking, Jordan pointed at Paul in a low-key manner, indicating that the opponent passed a good ball.

Paul shook his head to indicate that this was his regular operation, then looked at the court and shouted: "Good job DeAndre, these guys can't guard us, our pick-and-roll coordination is invincible."

Hornets coaching bench.

Du Feng covered his face and couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Chris is so loud, there's always a beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beeps when he's on the court."

"Moreover, most of them are trash talking to mock the opponent, and he is not afraid of being beaten."

Li Lai smiled without explaining.

Paul is indeed a natural leader and court commander, as for talking trash and being beaten.
"These people probably haven't seen the cannon punch attack."

next round.

Wizards attack.

John Wall raised his hand to signal that he wanted to play the ball himself.

Paul stood firm and did not give the opponent a chance to easily pass him.

Emeka Okafor chose to play the pick-and-roll. With John Wall's previous style of play, he can directly accelerate with one pick-and-roll, and no defender in the league can keep up with his speed.

So John Wall is confident at this moment that even if Emeka Okafor's pick-and-roll quality is not good enough, he can pass Paul in one step.

call!
Emeka Okafor's pick-and-roll quality is excellent, Paul is completely blocked behind, John Wall is more confident, he is ready to rush into the penalty area to make a round-armed tomahawk dunk.

It's just that John Wall was dumbfounded when he saw the defender after the pick-and-roll change.

"It's Leonard!"

Barkley said in shock.

At this time, Kenny Smith talked to the audience about the abilities and characteristics of this year's 15th overall pick.

“201cm的身高，221cm的臂展，圣迭戈州立大学的天才生，大二时期场均可以拿下16分11篮板2抢断1盖帽的强硬防守者。”

"It is worth mentioning that Leonard's template in the draft is Elvis Presley Gerald Wallace, a player who may become an All-Star on defense in the future."

"Of course, work hard, maybe even the defensive lineup can have his name."

John Wall looked at Leonard, who had an extremely exaggerated visual effect with his hands open in front of him, and obviously felt great defensive pressure.

The opponent also looked like a crab with its claws open, waiting for his attack.

John Wall hadn't realized what level Leonard's defense was at this time, so he still boldly attacked the rookie at this time.

Duang! !
There was a clash of muscles.

"John Wall's first step breaks fast!"

"But Leonard has always been by John Wall's side, not giving the opponent a chance to get rid of him completely."

With the first step too fast, John Wall still missed Leonard by half a step. At this time, he also took off with confidence for a layup, ready to win the two points that are sure to win.

boom! ! !
The sound of a violent block suddenly sounded, and Leonard stretched out his right hand to block John Wall's layup from behind.

The block from behind stunned John Wall.

If the person who completes this block is LeBron James, then John Wall has no problem, because this is the opponent's forte and signature move.

But a rookie, still a little-known rookie with the 15th overall pick, can block shots from behind.

This was completely beyond John Wall's expectations.

Jordan didn't take off, raised his hand just to accept the rebound, and then he threw the ball directly to Chris Paul in the frontcourt like a cannonball.

Paul fell forward and received the slightly larger pass from Jordan, and at the same time scolded the opponent viciously in his heart.

Not only did this pass not speed up the Hornets' counterattack, but it slowed down the overall counterattack rhythm because of Paul's fall.

Vince Carter sped up, and Paul, who was down, sent an unbelievable pass to the ground.

boom!
UFO takes off!

Glide split button.

"Another dunk, the Hornets got off to two starts and ended the game with dunks."

"A DeAndre Jordan lob dunk, a UFO Vince Carter's gliding dunk, the Wizards were almost stunned."

new orleans.

A TV in a restaurant happened to be showing this NBA preseason game.

A young man sat in a restaurant and asked the waiter for a Bawang Burger set meal, and overheard the praise of Kenny Smith and Barkley, the guest commentators on TV.

He subconsciously thought it was a Bucks, Lakers, Mavericks or Bulls game, and all curiosity turned around.

Just like the man, everyone in the restaurant had already turned their heads at this moment. They hadn't looked away from the pictures on the TV for a long time. Even the waiter who delivered the food stopped and watched with the plate.

Pick and roll, offense, dunks, lobs, threes, cuts, defense
The team on TV used gorgeous coordination and defense one by one to beat the opposing Wizards into a bad shape.

The John Wall, known as the future face of the NBA, made repeated mistakes and layups under the care of Leonard, Vince Carter, and Butler.

In the end, the Hornets sent a player they had never heard of. He wore a No. 21 jersey with shaggy hair and dull eyes like a psychopath.

The player stepped onto the court, walked straight towards John Wall, and then aggressively pressed him with his body.

John Wall shoved the player away with his hands, his hands spread out in puzzlement.

But the player was completely indifferent. The more John Wall resisted, the more excited he pressed towards the opponent.

Subsequently, John Wall was devastated by this player and made 3 consecutive shots, but then because of a high-intensity defense, he caused a foul by that player.

John Wall goes to the free throw line.

The player came over and deliberately bumped into John Wall, and then waited for the free throw with a dull face.

John Wall smashed the ball angrily, looked at the opponent and said, "Are you sick, are you a dog?"

Beverly turned his head and stared at John Wall, and then shouted at the other party without hesitation: "Wow! Woah!"

(End of this chapter)