Pick Westbrook

Chapter 329 I Want to Coach Him Well

Kevin McHale was so sad that he beat his feet and chest off the court, and even couldn't help but slap himself hard.

"You can't win this! You can't win this!"

"Why can't beat this Hornets!"

In order to help Yao Ming retain his strength, Kevin McHale had tried everything he could think of, and found out.

No matter how hard he tries, the coaching staff of the Hornets can always find ways to further consume Yao Ming's energy.

The first game is, the second game is, the third game is still.

"The next game is very critical. If the Rockets still lose the game, then they will go home and fish."

Kenny Smith couldn't help shaking his head at this moment.

Before the start of the game, everyone thought that the Hornets and the Rockets were two teams with very close strengths. After all, there was only a very slight gap between the two teams in the regular season record.

But since the start of the series, whether it is the overall performance of the players or the ability of the coaching staff to see and dismantle moves, there is a clear gap between the two teams.

Hornets locker room.

Because it is an away game, the Hornets' coaching staff meeting was temporarily arranged in the players' locker room.

Glove Gary Payton said: "At present, we have achieved a 3:0 lead and hold the match point advantage. As long as we win another game, we can successfully advance to the next round."

"However, being swept 4:0 is a disgrace to any team in the league, so the Rockets will inevitably rebound strongly in the next game, and we have to prepare in advance."

Li Lai nodded, and then talked about some details he observed on the court in these few games.

"Butler's defensive habits are still not good, and there are even some small court moves that should not be there at all, which makes him always passive when defending Kevin Martin."

"In three games so far, Butler has been fouled five times by Kevin Martin."

"Why is there still such a problem?"

Payton quickly patted his chest and said helplessly, "This is my problem."

Du Feng looked at Li Lai and reminded him: "Gary has mentioned it to Butler many times, and he has been helping him get rid of these bad habits."

"It's just that Butler has been wandering on the field since he was a child, and has not received formal basketball guidance. The high school and university he attended are just the most ordinary community colleges."

"No one there understands systematic basketball training and theory, nor does he help his players grow like the famous coach K of the NCAA."

"So Butler's very bad playing habits have been with him for more than ten years, and it is difficult to change immediately."

Li Lai also knows that many of the players' performances on the court come from muscle memory and playing habits, so it is really very difficult for him to suddenly change these habits.

He pondered and said: "Butler is a very hard-working player. If he can't get rid of this problem this season, then next season he will definitely not be able to take this problem on the court again."

"That's my bottom line."

"It takes about 3-5 years for rookies to prove their talents, but not every player is a late bloomer, and most teams don't have that much patience to wait for a player to grow for 5 years time."

"So we have to be responsible for every rookie player, and we must do everything possible to help each other grow and get rid of bad habits in the first three seasons."

Payton quickly wrote down this matter, and immediately thought about the training plan for Jimmy Butler in the offseason.

Originally, when Payton saw Jimmy Butler for the first time, he didn't like Jimmy Butler's talent, but just recognized the other's trash talk.

In his opinion, Leonard is a more talented player on both ends of the offense and defense.

So when he first found out that Li Lai was cultivating Leonard and Butler under the same conditions, Payton was very puzzled.

He feels that the Hornets only need to do their best to train Leonard alone. As for Butler, the opponent's future achievements are at best the best sixth man, which is a bit high-spirited.

However, as the contact with Butler got longer and longer, Payton's view of the other party gradually changed.

"He really worked too hard, too hard."

"I'm afraid even Kobe didn't work harder than this rookie."

Li Lai immediately put his thoughts on another matter, he looked at everyone and said.

"Three games have been played. Although we have won the games, the score gap in each game is not big."

"As the outside media and commentators have said, the strength of us and the Rockets is already on par."

"It's a long night and dreams. I hope this round of the series can be resolved as soon as possible."

"In the first game, our overall three-point shooting percentage reached 37%, but in the second game it dropped to 33%, and in the last game it reached a trough of 30%."

"If our three-point shooting continues to drop in the next game, no matter how good we play on the defensive end, we can't win the game under 30% three-point shooting."

Seeing Li Lai's questioning gaze, Peja Stojakovic said immediately.

"We ranked ninth in the league in regular-season three-point attempts and seventh in overall three-point percentage."

"Although we don't rely on three-pointers as much as the Bucks, the Rockets' coaching staff has obviously reacted. The Hornets are indeed a team willing to shoot three-pointers."

"Whether it's JR Smith, Diaw or Vince Carter, three-pointers are their main scoring method besides Paul's assists and passes."

"So the Rockets are obviously putting more defensive energy into our offense from beyond the three-point line to curb the performance of role players."

Stevens immediately reminded: "The Rockets should be more strict in guarding against our three-pointers in the next game. Do you want to make changes in advance?"

"For example, increase the offensive proportion of Oden and Jordan in the interior?"

Li Lai was silent for a while, then shook his head decisively.

"Oden's physical condition is not as optimistic as you think, and his staying power still needs long-term observation."

"What's more, Oden has just returned from injury. I don't want to see him reimbursed for the season after only playing one or two games, so I will not give Oden more than 10 minutes of playing time in the playoffs."

"DeAndre Jordan's personal offense is difficult to reassure. He is not that kind of technical player, and the only way to score is to eat cakes."

"So increasing the proportion of inside offense may not be a feasible thing for us."

Stevens nodded immediately, secretly thinking that he was not thoughtful enough.

The half-hour coaching staff meeting ended quickly.

Li Lai made a decision.

He did not easily decide to change the team's offensive style. After all, the Hornets have been winning the game according to the original style of play, and there is no need for them to be the one that takes the initiative to change.

Li Lai also intends to remain unchanged in response to all changes.

Just to be on the safe side, Li Lai also arranged for Paul to play singles with the ball at critical moments.

This is to increase the Hornets' mid-range offense more to counter the Rockets' perimeter defense problems.

After the meeting, Du Feng sorted out his notes and was ready to rush to the hotel where the Hornets stayed to talk to every player of the Hornets and discuss their thoughts on the game.

This is a task specially arranged by Li Lai for Du Feng, because the team's coaching staff is after all analyzing the game off the court, and sometimes the players on the court can see the situation of the game far more clearly.

In particular, the Hornets also have players with very high basketball IQs like Paul and Diaw. Li Lai attaches great importance to their suggestions.

Walking with Du Feng was still Stevens.

As soon as the two arrived at the underground parking lot, Du Feng saw the unexpected visitor.

Zhang Weiping, who has completed the live broadcast report in Houston.

Du Feng spread his hands helplessly.

This is not the first time Stevens saw Zhang Weiping blocking Du Feng, so he patted him on the shoulder and said comfortingly.

"I'll go to the hotel first to complete what the coach told me, and you will come later."

Du Feng could only sigh and nod, and sent Stevens away, then looked at Zhang Weiping and said in Chinese, "Director Zhang, why do you always follow me like a ghost?"

Zhang Weiping raised his right hand and pointed at this little guy who didn't respect him, and said with a smile: "Back then, Coach Wang Fei kept saying that your nickname of Ribs Flying Man was inappropriate, and the name of Venomous Bee was more suitable for you."

"At first I didn't know what was inappropriate, but now it seems that it is really inappropriate. Are you really going to reject your senior twice in a row?"

Du Feng patted his thigh repeatedly with an ouch and said, "Hey Director Zhang, this hat is too high for me."

"I'm working for the Hornets now, how can I be distracted and care about other things at will."

Zhang Weiping knew that this guy would delay at this time, so he pointed to the people behind him and said, "You see who he is and then think about how to speak."

Du Feng frowned and looked behind Zhang Weiping. After seeing the figure of the other party, his eyes widened and he hurried to meet him.

"Teacher Wang! Why are you here?"

A coffee shop in Houston, opposite Yao Restaurant opened by Yao Ming.

Du Feng asked curiously: "Why don't you eat at Dayao's, and you can save a lot of money."

Wang Fei said calmly: "Dayao is preparing for the playoffs. We don't want to distract him from this matter, so try to avoid him as much as possible."

Hearing this, Du Feng's forehead was covered with black lines.

Co-author Dayao can't be disturbed while preparing for the playoffs, so I, Du Feng, deserve to be disturbed by your brothers?

Of course, Du Feng did not dare to say this to coach Wang Fei anyway, because Du Feng was able to be selected for the Women's Youth Team in 2000, all thanks to coach Wang Fei's appreciation.

It was also the experience in the youth team that allowed Du Feng to leap from a kid averaging 4 points per game to an All-Star player averaging 19 points and 6 rebounds per game.

Du Feng also won the CBA Rookie of the Year that year.

Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that Coach Wang Fei is Du Feng's Bole. It can even be said that the other party is a person who has changed the trajectory of Du Feng's life, and Du Feng also respects him from the bottom of his heart.

Seeing the reluctance on Du Feng's face at this moment, coach Wang Fei's heart softened, and his stern face softened.

He looked at each other as if looking at his own child and said, "This is the position of the head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team. What an honor. You are still pushing three blocks and four blocks here. What are you thinking?"

"In the future, whether you return to the CBA or continue to coach in the NBA with this position, this is your precious resume. No matter where you go, everyone will look up to you. Why do you refuse?"

Speaking of this, coach Wang Fei's face was full of hatred for iron and steel, and he continued to speak with his chest heaving.

"Director Zhang is here now, please tell him about how you use Dayao and Alian, and how the Chinese men's basketball team plays in the international arena."

"If director Zhang is satisfied, you should hurry back to the female team."

Hearing Wang Fei's words, and seeing Du Feng's cowardly appearance at this time, Zhang Weiping smiled very happily.

Originally, Guo Shiqiang should also come at this time, because the opponent is also the one who decides to inspect Du Feng's coaching ability, but because the training of the Guojia team is in full swing, the opponent really can't get away.

Therefore, regarding Du Feng's ability inspection, it now completely falls on Zhang Weiping and Wang Fei.

Du Feng lowered his head and suddenly shook his head and said, "No."

Wang Fei jumped up from his seat and shouted, "What?! No?"

"Try again."

"A great opportunity and a bright future lie in front of you, you say no?"

"Why don't you."

Du Feng raised his head and said, "I don't know how to use Dayao and Ah Lian. I only watched Ah Lian play two games this season."

"Because of the playoffs, I watched a lot of Dayao's games, but the NBA is no different from the international arena. Both the rules and the scale of confrontation are obviously different. Even the venue of the game has changed a lot."

"In this case, tactics and offensive and defensive options have limitations that cannot be ignored. How can it be explained clearly in just a few sentences."

Zhang Weiping nodded with great satisfaction, which is why neither Guo Shiqiang nor the foreign coach Panagiotis Yanakis gave the best tactics to use Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian.

Du Feng is now the same as the previous two, fully aware of the complexity of the international arena, so he didn't just talk about it.

Stability is something that a head coach must have, and it is also something that a head coach of a national team must never lack.

"Xiao Du said so, but I think he can give it a try. Maybe he can really be the head coach of the women's team this time."

Zhang Weiping said very seriously.

Wang Fei looked at Zhang Weiping softly, and said, "Really."

Then he looked at Du Feng with contempt and scolded and pointed out: "I said don't blow the NBA up to the sky. They are just good players. I really think why the old onmyoji Popovich, the magician Pakley, Zen Master Phil Jackson is great?"

"If I really have NBA-level players in my hands, I can be better than them."

"So I reminded you from the very beginning that the moon abroad is not necessarily rounder than the one at home. If you want to be the head coach and stay in the CBA, it's not good. You have to run out."

"I can't learn anything after studying, maybe I just touched my nose."

"Come back home with me quickly, and leave now."

After speaking, Wang Fei was about to take Du Feng away, but when he turned around, he found that the other party was still standing there, and kicked him angrily.

"What are you doing? How about the two of us?"

At this time, Du Feng remembered what Li Lai had said to him, and he said to himself: "Players who want to win must shoot accurately: improve the quality of shooting."

"Fast: fast technology must be used as the basic condition in the launch and conversion of offense."

"Spirit: When using techniques and tactics, you must be flexible."

"Special: In terms of cultivating players' specialties, there must be more training methods, such as defense, three-pointers, mid-range and chaotic battles."

"Innovation: Players often get tired of training because of non-innovative training. We can't keep using unreasonable or even quality-less training methods."

"In the Hornets, I learned a lot of NBA training methods and coaching concepts, which I have never been exposed to before."

"Before coming to the NBA, Dayao told me to go to the NBA for the rise of the Chinese men's basketball team. This is also the main reason why I gave up everything and came here."

"It's not that I don't want to serve my country, I just don't have the ability yet."

"Wang Jiao, I think your coaching level is far behind my current head coach Li Lai, and you are not in the same galaxy at all."

"If you're his opponent, he can beat the crap out of you no matter what team you're coaching in the NBA."

"real."

Wang Fei was still very moved when he heard the first half of Du Feng's words, and even couldn't help his eyes moisten, thinking: This little rib who has always been fearless has finally grown up, and he has such a deep understanding of coaching the team.

But after hearing Du Feng's last words, Wang Fei was so angry that he couldn't help but want to slap him.

The point is, Zhang Weiping is still by his side!

"Really Nima!"

Wang Fei was so angry that his chest heaved and cursed.

Zhang Weiping couldn't help but laugh, he leisurely looked at Yao Restaurant opposite and said, "It's really hot today."

At this moment, Wang Fei's face has been turned red by his lover, and he can't lose face. The key is that Du Feng is still speaking righteously at the side, and he doesn't want to find a way for Bole himself.

Wang Fei's face turned red with anger, and he finally couldn't help but said.

"Call your coach named Li Lai over, I'm going to have a good fight with him!"

(End of this chapter)