Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 187 [The heart is too soft]

The authoritative American "ESPN Sports News Network" announced the latest issue of the strength rankings of the NBA's 30 teams. The Timberwolves, who have won 8 consecutive victories, are unsurprisingly ranked first, while the Bobcats and Eagles are ranked second and third respectively.
The defending champion Houston Rockets only ranked No. 20, becoming a belly.

The Bobcats fans were overjoyed, but there were many doubts from the outside world. The Bobcats had just lost to the Eagles in the away game. Why did they rank ahead of the Eagles? The team strength list is the strongest performance based on the team's current lineup and record, as well as the recovery of injured players. To assess combat power.The Bobcats have just completed a deal, and experts are generally optimistic about Bargnani's prospects in the Bobcats.

On the 14th, the Bobcats beat the Seattle SuperSonics 114 to 101 at home.

Although they didn't get Durant, the Sonics were much better than Hayes' previous team. They didn't rebuild with young people at the core.

Rashard Lewis was originally regarded as one of the big fish in the free agent market this summer. Later, because the asking price was too high and no one was interested, Lewis had to stay in the Sonics and fulfilled the remaining two years of the contract, worth a total of 2 More than 1 million US dollars.

In the summer, the Celtics used Al Jefferson, Derante West, Theo Ratliff (later waived) to package and trade the SuperSonics Ray Allen and Glenn Davis.This deal also strengthened the inside of the Sonics.

In addition, the Bobcats sent Adam Morrison to the Supersonics.Coupled with the previously selected rookie Jeff Green, the Sonics are not weak.

Centers: Sal Heaney, Juhan Potro, Robert Swift, Nick Collison.

Power forwards: Al Jefferson, Chris Wilcox, Jeff Green.

Small Forwards: Michael - Jirabale, Rashard - Lewis, Adam - Morrison.

Guards: Derante West, Al Watson, Damian Wilkins, Luke Ridnour, Charlie Bell.

This season, Al Jefferson became the inside core, Lewis appeared at the small forward position, under the leadership of the two of them, the Sonics and the Bobcats were once inseparable.Bargnani's debut in the Bobcats was not successful, only got 6 points.Jefferson and Collison frequently attack the Bobcats inside.Hayes was defended by Lewis and Jefferson, and still scored a triple-double of 14 points, 17 rebounds and 11 assists, leading the team to win the game.

Although he won the game, Hayes was not happy. One was that Bargnani was very cowardly, and the other was that the first-round pick exchanged by the Bobcats and the Supersonics had depreciated.According to the current strength, the Sonics have the possibility of advancing to the playoffs. Their draft will be relatively low, and it will be difficult to select a strong rookie.

On the 16th, the Bobcats beat the Trail Blazers 124-95 at home.

The Blazers are a young team with little experience. After losing consecutive games, the West has fallen out of the top 8.

Centers: Prizebila, Riff LaFrentz.

Power forwards: Aldridge, Mike Roberts, Outlaw.

Small forwards: Durant, James Jones, Martel Webster, Szczerbiak.

Guards: Jarrett Jack, Taurean Green, Brandon Roy, Rajon Rondo, Rodriguez.

From the lineup, it is not difficult to see that the Blazers' inside line is very weak, and there is only one real center, Prizebilla, and LaFrentz was abolished after he got a big contract.Bargnani was defeated by Aldridge at the same level in the second game. Fortunately, Hayes played bravely and scored 36 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Prisebella was fouled several times by Hayes in the opening game. Go down to see the water dispenser.For a long time, the Blazers could only use Aldridge as a guest center.

The Blazers' young players are still too young.The general manager of the Blazers also thought about trading Okafor and Kurt Thomas of the Bobcats before.What the Bobcats want is Aldridge Gallondo, and the salary difference between the two sides is hundreds of thousands of miles.The Blazers only want to send Szczerbiak and LaFrentz, isn't this a pipe dream?The deal just fell through.

After the game was slaughtered by the Bobcats, the Trail Blazers manager had the idea of ​​trading again. This time, the Blazers are looking at Bobcats backup center Gortat and teenager Landry, because both Landry and Gortat have signed With a long-term contract, it is cost-effective and has a bright future.They hope to strengthen the Blazers' inside line, but they still can't bear to give up a few potential rookies. They just wait to observe the situation after the All-Star Game and then do research.

In the third home game, the Bobcats beat the Wizards 122 to 100.

The Wizards traded Zach Randolph in the summer, but lost the "General" Arenas.Hayes crossed, and did not allow Arenas to escape injury.Arenas suffered serious knee surgery due to watery knees and will be out for nearly three months.Without Arenas, the Wizards with Randolph as the core, the outcome can be imagined.Next season, Arenas' big contract will expire. He said in an interview, "If the team can make the playoffs in his absence, he will consider renewing his contract with the Wizards."

How can it be possible to reach the playoffs by leading the team with a "tumor"?Arenas basically announced to leave after the end of the season.If any team signs him with a high salary, it will be unlucky.Arenas has strength, but injuries ruined him.After signing the [-] million won contract, the only impression left by him is injury.

The Eagles also lost. Lost to the victorious Timberwolves 87 to 94.The current Timberwolves are a defensive team, and the offense mainly revolves around Iverson and Garnett.Some people say that their style of play is too desperate, and the substitutes are not strong enough. The physical strength of the two is a big hidden danger, and they will be finished in the playoffs.No matter what happens in the playoffs, the Timberwolves' record is still number one.

The Bobcats have proved their strength by a wave of three consecutive victories, but they are not all smooth sailing, mainly because of the running-in between the two new players and the team.

Bargnani's performance was disastrous. He can perform very well in training, but once he stands on the field, he can only exert 7% of his strength.Humphries is very tough and rebounds well, but his offense is limited to jump shots and dunks at the basket, and his height is only 206cm, which is embarrassing to use.

After training that day, Hayes stopped Bargnani.

"Andrea, do you have time? Leave later. Let's talk."

Hayes stayed, and Bargnani stayed.He has nothing to do.

"I want to talk to you about the game. You played very well during training, but after playing it was no good. I thought you were just weak technically, but now it seems that your mental quality is even worse, soft to the limit Already." Hayes looked at Bargnani and said seriously.

"I'm sorry, please give me some time to adapt." Bargnani smiled wryly.

Hayes said helplessly: "Look, this is your problem. You can still laugh when I say you are a softie so clearly. If you get angry immediately and reason with me, you won't be like this after playing It sucks! You don’t know what to do except provide screens for your teammates, and you can’t guard your opponents, and you don’t even have an expression on your shots. What are you afraid of? You have played in the NBA for a year, no You're a newcomer, don't you really like hearing people call you a jerk?"

"I don't like it." Bargnani said lightly.

"Tell me, what's your goal in coming to the NBA?" Hayes asked.

"This is the highest level of league, I want to be the best basketball player in the world." Bargnani whispered.He felt that his current strength was incomparable with Hayes, so he lacked confidence.

"Speak up! It's only the two of us here now. You don't even dare to say loudly about becoming the best basketball player, even dare to say it. How can you do it?" Hayes suddenly stood up and used his biggest The voice shouted: "I want to become the strongest player in the NBA! I want to surpass Michael Jordan!"

Bargnani thought to himself that this guy is too big, right?Jordan came to see them training today, and he is still in the upstairs office now.

Sure enough, Jordan heard him, poked his head out of the upstairs office window, and yelled, "Chuck, are you crazy? Are you going to pass me this season?"

"Not this season, next season. Even if the statistics are not as good as yours, I will win more championship rings than you!" Hayes shouted at Jordan.

"Hahaha, well said!" Jordan laughed and said, "You'd better let the Bobcats win the championship this season!"

After Jordan finished speaking, he closed the window.

Bargnani opened his mouth wide open.Jordan is known as the god of basketball, Hayes said such a thing, he is actually very happy?In Italy, if a player is so aggressive, it is considered rude.

"Do you dare to shout that?" Hayes looked at Bargnani again, and said with a smile: "You don't have to call out to surpass Jordan, just call out that you want to be the second head of the Bobcats. If I were Jordan of the Bobcats, I hope You can be my Pippen, can you do it? I don't know what it's like in your country, but this is America. People here have big personalities, and no one will accept it! If you want to overwhelm these crazy people, you have to Crazier and more confident than them! During the draft, your template was Nowitzki. I thought it was funny at first, but after watching your training, I think it is possible for you to play like Nowitzki. What you need It's confidence!"

"I see," Bargnani said.

"If you really understand, show some momentum. Shout out! Then fight me one-on-one." Hayes said.

If I dare not even shout, how much courage can I show on the court?Hayes is right, he is helping me, I can't let him look down on me, Vidrins and Gortat can't guard me during training, I can become stronger.Bargnani took a deep breath and yelled, "I'm going to be an All-Star! I'm going to be Pippen of the Bobcats!"

Upstairs, Jordan was talking with Rod Higgins, and Bargnani's voice came from downstairs.

Rod Higgins said with a smile: "The coach originally wanted you to do ideological work for Bargnani, but now it seems that there is no need. He is a good player, but he has a bad mentality. He seems to have found his own position. "

"Chuck is a qualified leader. I hope to see the day when he surpasses me. If Bargnani can give full play to his own advantages, it will be good." Jordan said with satisfaction.

Hayes and Bargnani singled out for a while, and the two did not need to fight physically, but relied entirely on outside skills.In order to make Bargnani more confident, Hayes took great pains to release water appropriately when defending.

If Bargnani is allowed to strengthen low-post singles, it is a waste of talent, and Hayes supports him to maintain outside play. "Just play like this. On offense, you pull out and don't think of yourself as an inside player. You can be a small forward or even a shooting guard. As long as you run out of position, the ball will definitely pass to you. Be tough in the pick-and-roll , You have to be resolute when you make a shot, it doesn't matter if you can't get in, as long as it's reasonable!"

Bargnani's smile grew stronger after another mid-range shot over Hayes' head. "I see."

"That's it for today." Hayes picked up the basketball and said, "Our opponent in the next game is the Magic. Your performance is very important. If you can pull Howard out of the penalty area, we will definitely win. If he doesn't Come out. You will be the main attack tomorrow, don't let everyone down!"

"I will not let you down!" Bargnani responded loudly.

Encouraged by Hayes, the soft egg also began to become passionate.

(End of this chapter)