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Chapter 359 I Also Begin to Recognize Your Ability
7 month 8 day.

The second game of the Stankovic Cup, the Chinese team and the Russian team.

Before the start of the game, a large number of fans had gathered inside and outside the Tianhe Stadium.

Because of the big victory of the Chinese men's basketball team in the first game, all fans are looking forward to this year's Chinese men's basketball team.

Coupled with the rendering of the media, and the interviews of the fans and fans after the game, the interviews were repeatedly broadcast by major sports programs.

The news and enthusiasm about the Chinese men's basketball team has become unprecedented.

Interview before the game.

Yao Ming accepted Zhang Weiping's on-site interview. This time, CCTV's commentary studio also moved to the Tianhe Stadium for live reporting.

"Dayao, you beat the Tunisian team in the last game, and your touch is also very hot. Can you tell us about the goal of the Chinese men's basketball team this year?"

If it was Yao Ming in the past, he would definitely be extremely humble at this time, saying some polite words about being serious about being yourself and hitting every ball in every game.

But because of Li Lai's arrogant speech after the last game, the Chinese men's basketball players felt unprecedented confidence from those words.

This is the disadvantage of Chinese players, and it is also the character of most Chinese people. They are modest, cautious and unassuming, which is very different from European and American players.

Li Lai told every player before the start of the Sri Lanka Cup: Athletes in competitive sports don’t need to be modest and prudent, what they want is publicity!Can you be called a basketball player without showing off! ?
"Create history!" Yao Ming replied to Zhang Weiping solemnly.

Not to mention Zhang Weiping, even the photographer holding the camera was shocked by such an answer.

When did the Chinese men's basketball team dare to say such arrogant words to the live broadcast camera, and they still said such words from Yao Ming's mouth.

Chinese men's basketball coach.

Du Feng prepared the list of players for the Russian team.

Li Nan specially collected the abilities and characteristics of the opponent's core players Kirilenko and Mozgov.

In fact, both of them have played in the NBA, and Li Lai has also competed with their teams, so he is already very familiar with their abilities and characteristics.

Guo Shiqiang focused on introducing the head coach of the Russian team, David Blatter.

"David Blatt played under the legendary coach Pete Carrier, so he is very good at using Princeton's offensive system."

"The Princeton offensive system has long been recognized as the most suitable tactical system for the NCAA and the international arena."

"David Blatter has coached in the European League for nearly 15 years, and has served as the head coach of the Russian team for 6 years. In the European League, he has achieved a record of 325 wins and 105 losses, with a winning rate of 75%."

"David Blatter has long been regarded as a legendary coach in the European league, a figure at the godfather level."

"The strength of the Russian men's basketball team is also recognized as the seventh in the world, and it is a very strong opponent."

When Li recalled his previous life, when James announced his return home, the Cavaliers immediately thought of hiring David Blatt, the godfather of the European League.

The latter also helped James and the Cavaliers once reached the finals, but unfortunately Love was reimbursed for the season at the last moment, and Irving was reimbursed for the season. James single-handedly staged the Jedi Seven Knights
beep!beep!
The referee whistles the game to start.

The starting lineup of the Chinese team: Liu Wei, Wang Shipeng, Zhu Fangyu, Yi Li and Yi Jianlian.

Russia's starting lineup: point guard Sergei Bykov, shooting guard Vitaly Frizon, small forward Kirilenko, power forward Victor Kayapa and center Mozgov.

"and many more?"

"Dayao's starting lineup?"

Yu Jia suddenly noticed that Yao Ming was not in the starting lineup of the Chinese men's basketball team, and immediately stood up.

Yao Ming is currently the most powerful player in the Chinese men's basketball team, and he is also the player with the highest status. His status in the Chinese men's basketball team is equivalent to that of Kobe in the Lakers.

How can such a spiritual leader and legend start the game!

Su Qun analyzed: "Russia's center Mozgov is a strong defensive player who attacks the weak and defends strong. In addition, there is no three-second defense rule in the international arena, so the defensive influence on the court is great. .”

"It may be because of this consideration that coach Li Lai decided to win Dayao and push Ah Lian to the center position."

Of course, even so, Su Qun also disapproved of Li Lai's decision to make a substitution. In his opinion, Dayao's offensive ability might not be able to single-handedly beat the big white bear Mozgov.

At the same time, all the Chinese fans watching the Sri Lankan Cup match stood up and cursed Li Lai's eighteenth generation ancestors.

"To remove Yao Ming from the starting line-up, what a brainless person would make such a move."

"It seems that everyone was deceived by the performance of the Chinese men's basketball team in the last game. Li Lai is just mediocre, and his coaching level is just average."

"The Russian team is not the Tunisian team. Their strength is much stronger, and they are also a strong European team."

"If the Chinese men's basketball team loses this game, then Li Lai is the culprit, the sinner!"

At this moment, Zhang Weiping suddenly chuckled and said, "The starting lineup should be handed in half an hour before the start of the game according to regulations. When I interviewed Dayao just now, I didn't feel that there was any imbalance in his heart."

"Even the person involved didn't think there was anything wrong, so let's not worry about it."

"Just appreciate the next praise of the Chinese men's basketball team."

Yu Jia and Su Qun restrained their minds and nodded at the same time.

No matter what adjustments the coaching staff of the Chinese men's basketball team makes, the game is the best explanation.

Chinese men's basketball team.

Guo Shiqiang couldn't help looking at Li Lai with great admiration at this moment.

Originally, before the start of the game, he repeatedly advised Li Lai not to win Yao Ming, because such a move would definitely attract a lot of criticism.

Of course, after listening to Li Lai's reasons for such an arrangement, Guo Shiqiang really agreed with the other party's decision and won Yao Ming.

But the crux of the problem is that other people don't know, so they can't be directly scolded to death.

Du Feng saw Guo Shiqiang's emotions at this moment, he sneaked his head close to the other's ear and whispered: "This is Coach Li Lai!"

"In his eyes, as long as it is a measure that is effective for winning, it must be firmly implemented."

Guo Shiqiang also whispered: "Is he not afraid of being scolded by the fans?"

Du Feng remembered what Li Lai had said before, and said to Guo Shiqiang at this time: "You are the head coach and you should be responsible for the game and every player. As for the fans who scold you."

"Isn't that what the head coach does! Since you are the head coach of a team, you should be aware of the fans' unwarranted scolding!"

These words hit Guo Shiqiang's chest like a heavy hammer.

On August 2009, 8, Guo Shiqiang led the Chinese men's basketball team to the 16th Asian Men's Basketball Championship, only leading the Chinese men's basketball team to the runner-up, and was scolded bloody by the fans.

At that time, Guo Shiqiang was scolded to be autistic, shut himself in the room and never stepped out of the room.

It was not until a long time later that I slowly came out under the enlightenment of many friends and family members.

Guo Shiqiang looked at Li Lai beside him at this moment. For the first time, he respected Li Lai, not only in terms of coaching ability.

Midfield jump ball.

Center Mozgov grabbed the first wave of offensive balls.

Russia attack.

Point guard Sergey Bykov advanced with the ball, and Mozgov moved to the free throw line to receive the ball.

Shooting guard Vitali Frizzon runs back around the baseline and catches the ball at the same time.

However, the environment and position of receiving the ball were not good. Wang Shipeng's defense was very active and never let the opponent get rid of him.

Vitaly Frizon caught the ball and slid to the bottom line. Mozgov went to the basket to catch the ball again. After he found that the defensive position of the Chinese team was slightly shrinking, Mozgov immediately passed the ball to the weak side. AK-47 Kirilenko.

Kirilenko's catch-and-shoot feint did not deceive Zhu Fangyu's defensive focus, but immediately took the ball to the basket, and then chose a mid-range shot.

Duang!

The basketball hit the edge of the rim and almost went in.

Seeing this series of dazzling attacks by the Russian team, Yu Jia was dumbfounded.

"This is the seventh-ranked Russian team in the world. The offensive coordination is too smooth."

Su Qun said: "This is the Princeton system, where people move, the ball moves, and they are coordinated. Coach David Blatt is indeed a legendary coach in Europe."

"But the Chinese men's basketball team defended very well this time. They even blocked the ball. The Russian team's offensive rotation is so fast, and we are also very good at defending."

Speaking of this, Su Qun and Yu Jia were startled at the same time, and immediately understood what was going on, and then looked at each other with wide eyes.

Zhang Weiping already knew that the two understood what happened on the court, but the audience and fans in front of the TV didn't know, so he immediately explained.

"That's why the Chinese men's basketball team wants Yao Ming to let Ah Lian take the center position and take Yi Li at the same time."

"We are lowering the height and increasing the team's flexibility on the court. Only in this way can we keep up with the Russian team's Princeton system."

Su Qun understood it completely, nodded repeatedly and said, "If Dayao was in the center position just now, the Chinese men's basketball team would not be able to keep up with this ball no matter what."

"It's not a question of a player's ability, it's a question of characteristics and weaknesses."

"Coach Li Lai was able to predict such a scene in advance and deploy it early. We really misunderstood him."

At this moment, the fans standing in front of the TV have been completely petrified.

Li Lai, who scolded them so badly for a long time, actually helped the Chinese men's basketball team resolve the crisis in advance, and he did a very good job after listening to several commentators talking about it.

"Isn't that scolding the wrong person?"

"Um, it seems like this."

"Okay, let's stop scolding him."

"Don't scold me, get out of here and line up to apologize! I don't even understand the simple truth that you can correct your mistakes!"

on the field.

The Chinese team attacked.

Yi Jianlian mentioned holding the ball outside the three-point line.

At this time, the Chinese men's basketball team is playing Yi Jianlian's tactics when he was in the Bucks. This tactic once beat countless center players in the league to autism and wailing again and again.

The bulky center Mozgov was mentioned beyond the three-point line. He knew Yi Jianlian's shooting ability too well, so he could only bite the bullet and keep up.

But in this way, the defense of the Russian team inside will have a big problem.

Zhu Fangyu and Wang Shipeng cut into the penalty area at the same time, playing an eagle loop, and after the two moved to the penalty area, they made a pick-and-roll for each other.

As a result, the defense is delayed and the pitcher quickly withdraws.

At this time, the two took on the offensive role of Curry of the Bucks, and instantly took away countless defensive attention while withdrawing.

Yi Jianlian passed the ball decisively, and Yi Li received the ball from the free throw line in a wide open state.

Swish!
A mid-range shot was made.

"This offensive tactic is really beautiful!"

"Because of Zhu Fangyu and Wang Shipeng's double-line cover with the eagle loop, all the defensive attention in the penalty area was attracted."

"Coupled with the fact that Mozgov was taken out of the penalty area, it was difficult to help defend at this time, and Yi Li naturally got a great opportunity to shoot open shots."

Yu Jia's blood was already surging.

One offense and one defense, the Chinese men's basketball team has an active advantage at the beginning, and it is a comprehensive suppression on the tactical side. If the Russian team does not make changes quickly, they will always be affected by the tactics of the Chinese men's basketball team.

Li Nan remembered what Coach Li Lai had said about Yi Li.

Yi Li's shooting grasp in the middle and long distance is very good. It is an offensive weapon for breaking the zone defense and shrinking the defense inside. The good thing is that Yi Li can not only score himself, but also create scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Li Nan has become more and more admired by Li Lai, because the opponent can really use the abilities and characteristics of each player flexibly.

Russian coach.

David Blatt's expression was extremely serious.

He had heard of Li Lai's name long before, the bishop with two consecutive championships in the NBA, the best coach in the league in the regular season, the all-star head coach, the youngest bishop with 100 victories, the youngest bishop with 200 victories, the youngest bishop 300 wins over the bishop.

The opponent is also the first head coach in the history of the NBA to win more than 4 games in the regular season + playoffs in just 300 seasons.

Many legendary NBA coaches highly appreciate him.

David Blatt was originally unconvinced by him, because he is also a legendary European coach and has coached basketball games for many years, so he can be regarded as Li Lai's predecessor.

Originally, he wanted to give the opponent a little color in tonight's game, and let Li Lai know that there are still many outstanding head coaches outside the NBA.

But unexpectedly, David Blatt stumbled a big stumble tonight.

Li Lai has cracked all his offensive and defensive tactics, and even the Princeton system that David Blatter is proud of has been clearly arranged by the opponent.

What's more, taking Yao Ming out of the starting lineup was really courageous.

"Li Lai, after only one round of fighting, I have begun to recognize your ability."

(End of this chapter)