Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 34 [Best Puzzle]

"Why do you pay attention to such a low-level player? I have never heard of it."

When Jeff Van Gundy heard the name Jose Calderon, his reaction was extremely flat.

This is normal, Calderon is really not being paid attention to now.

"His assist ability is very strong, and he is definitely suitable for the Rockets. I recommend it seriously and solemnly. For the future of the Rockets, it is absolutely right to bring him here." Hayes said.He is the one who knows the future.

"Then what are his characteristics? Tell me."

"I can name N items." Hayes thought for a while and began to try his best to persuade Jeff Van Gundy.

At the point guard position, Hayes thought about many candidates.He thinks that the most suitable guard for the Rockets is Tony Parker, but that man will not leave the Spurs, has been selected as an All-Star, and is too expensive to invite.

Another candidate is Billups. This dude will not leave the Pistons for the time being. He may be used as a bargaining chip in the future to trade Tracy McGrady... But history has changed, and maybe he will be used as a bargaining chip in exchange for Hayes.

Another is this year's Celtics rookie Rajon Rondo.Rondo is still very average now, and his offense will be average in the future, but his organizational skills are very strong, and his defense is outstanding. He was selected to the best defensive team in 2010.However, when the Celtics traded out so many young players when forming the Big Three, only Rondo was left behind, which is enough to show that they value him.The Rockets want to poach him, which is delusional.

Among the remaining excellent point guards, Calderon is the most suitable for the Rockets.He is young and hardworking.Now the ability is not obvious, but if you practice it, it will be of great use.

Calderon's performance in the 2007-2008 season completely overwhelmed TJ-Ford.

11.2 points and 8.3 assists, shooting 52% from the field and 43% from the three-point range.Even if you don't talk about the future, he also beat Spanoulis in the 2006 World Championships. He is a great contributor to Spain's championship. Now he is worth more than his money.

If you wait until 2008, the Raptors will only be TJ-Ford.When the Rockets want to chase Calderon again, even if players like Battier and Alstom are used as chips, the Raptors will not let them go.

It's different now. The Rockets may be able to trade Calderon for a role player.

No Raptors player has stirred up more debate among Raptors fans than Calderon.The Raptors signed this unknown point guard from Spain in the summer of 2005 for 3 million in 693 years. Many people thought that the former manager of the Raptors was out of his mind. In fact, this was indeed the most successful signing of the Raptors. .

In the first season, Calderon's shooting was mediocre, and he just showed looking for open teammates to organize offenses.Most fans simply ignored his extraordinary talent.

This year, everyone, including the Raptors' new general manager, thinks Calderon has little use for anything other than being a backup point guard in the league.This is why the Raptors are eager to trade to TJ-Ford.

Calderon's status in the team is not as good as fellow insider Garbajosa.Since the start of the game, Garbajosa has had a stable playing time, starting every game.

The problem with Calderon isn't that he should be on the bench, but that his style of play is not what the average fan wants to see.He's a pass-first point guard with few turnovers and plays team basketball that's immune to mistakes.

If the person in the stands is a fake fan who grew up watching ESPN's flash camera, like Calderon breaking through, unable to dunk, and only good at running tactics, controlling rhythm, passing the ball correctly and other monotonous things, it is indeed impossible Exciting, even disgusting.

But with this style, it is easier to help the team win the championship, just like he did in Spain.

Strong data is not necessarily really strong. The most important thing for a point guard is not to score, but to pass, defend, and control the rhythm. Calderon has done a good job in these things.

That's why Hayes considered it for so long and recommended Calderon to Jeff Van Gundy, but never considered Devin Harris, who was still unknown in the Mavericks.

Devin Harris is fast, can break through, and can score. After transferring to the Nets, he became the core and played All-Star data.

Similar to him are Mo Williams of the Bucks now, and Brooks, who was later selected by the Rockets. Such a point guard who can score is indeed what fans love to see.And point guards like them are the real problem.

They are not really good at organizing offense, it can be said that they are false position control.

Devin Harris averaged 2008 points per game in the 2009-21 season (the team's first), but at the same time, his shooting percentage was quite average at 43.8%, and his shooting percentage outside the three-point line was even more dismal at 29.1%. What about that year's record?The worst in history, almost breaking the record for the worst record in the league.This made Emperor Yi scolded for a year and became a scapegoat.

In fact, the real cancer of the Nets is the so-called core Harris. It is this shooting-oriented guy who messed up the tactics, resulting in a strange offensive mode in which one star plays and four blue-collars watch.

Mo - Williams also shot very well. He reached his peak in 2009 and was selected as an All-Star.But that's because he played next to LeBron James, and his assists per game that year were less than half of Calderon's.In the Cavaliers, William is more like a shooting guard.What is his nickname in China, I believe the fans are very clear-everything is passed on.

Do you know who Calderon's style is close to?

Stockton!That's right, it's this super point guard.

They have a lot in common. When they first entered the league, their shooting was questioned, but later they both became high-volume shooters and three-pointers; they both had a lot of assists and very few turnovers; they played conservatively and plainly. They are unpretentious, but they can speed up the speed and rhythm when asked by the coach; they are all resolute and resolute players, and they will never hide or back down.

The biggest difference between them is that Stockton is better at passing the ball and is a better defender. There is no player in the previous generation who didn't hate Stockton's defense. His little moves are outrageous.

Although Calderon is not a defensive expert, he is not a bad defensive player.He can limit a lot of people with his excellent speed, but is prone to trouble defending faster point guards, but that's not just Calderon's problem.Such as Chris Paul, Deron Williams, no one can guard them, including Calderon.

Hayes discussed with Jeff Van Gundy for a while, said a lot of good things about Calderon, and finally persuaded Van Gundy to make a suggestion to Dawson to trade Calderon, which made Hayes greatly relieved.

When TJ-Ford's injury occurs, there is no way to make a trade. This season is the only chance.

"In addition to David Lee, the price-performance ratio of the two people you are looking for looks really good, but when the time comes, it will be useless. I will ask you. I wonder how you can investigate in such detail. Watch their game video It’s more reasonable than a scout.” Jeff Van Gundy was also moved after hearing Hayes’ detailed analysis, and began to be optimistic about these two young players.

"It's not over yet. David Lee can be Yao Ming's backup, but our inside line is still a bit weak? What if Yao Ming gets injured... Bah bah, why am I cursing my own people for nothing? Anyway, I still need a substitute for the inside position. There is still someone to recommend, and if this person comes, the final piece of the championship puzzle will be completed." Hayes laughed.

"Who is so good?" Jeff - Van Gundy expected Hayes to say that person's name.

"Paul Millsap."

Jeff Van Gundy waved his hand and complained wildly: "Why don't I know the person you recommend? Why do I feel like I'm blind? Isn't this too unpopular? What characteristics does he have? Which team? ? Won’t it still be in the Development League?”

"Jazz, Boozer's substitute." Hayes said.

"You're not talking about the second-round rookie that nobody wanted in the draft, right? Jeff Van Gundy was a little impressed.In the first game, there seemed to be such a person with a strong physique and rough skills.

"That's him. If I were going to the draft this year, I'd pick him in the first round."

Jeff Van Gundy fainted.

No wonder Van Gundy was dizzy. At this time, no expert or even a fan took Millsap seriously.

Paul Millsap was selected by the Jazz with the 2006th overall pick in 47.I really don't know why Millsap was selected by the team in the second half of the second round in a year when the overall strength of the draft was not strong enough. He even has the best offensive ability in the penalty area among rookies this year.In terms of strength, Millsap may not be as good as this year's No. [-] pick Bargnani, No. [-] pick Aldridge and Roy, Gay, Rondo... But from the perspective of the draft, Millsap is definitely selected. Gold buried in the sand.

When the observers played the NACC rebounding champion for three consecutive years in the 05-06 season (19.7 points and 13.4 rebounds per game), no team actually liked him. Maybe it was because the team he was in was so bad that his value dropped a lot.More than just a rebounder, he averaged 21.3 points in his final season, making him one of only four players in the NCAA to go 4-20.

If you insist on finding a reason for him falling to No. 47 in the draft, I am afraid that, like Hayes, it is height.Although Millsap is relatively strong, his real height is only 201cm, and his wingspan is not outstanding, which makes people feel that it is difficult for him to take advantage of the inside line full of tall people.

In the end, he was lucky to land in the Jazz. Now Boozer is in excellent condition and has become one of the top power forwards in the league. This makes Millsap's playing time limited, and the Jazz does not pay attention to him.

After the All-Star Game, Millsap was gradually reused.A late second-round rookie didn't play like a rookie in the NBA at all. He is short but he is not afraid of big guys inside. Strong single defense ability, he has a high basketball IQ.

After the regular season this season, Millsap's performance will make people who were not optimistic about him before shame.In the regular season, he was fully present in 82 games. In a limited 18 minutes, he scored 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds (2.2 offensive rebounds). In the 82 games where he played more than 25 minutes, he almost scored 10+10 performances.This efficiency is higher than Hayes in history, even higher than David Lee.

Most importantly, Millsap is no ordinary blue-collar.His scoring ability is very strong, but because he was suppressed by Boozer, he played too little time and had too few shots, so he failed to show it.

2008—2009赛季，人们才发现这一点。米尔萨普出战的前14场常规赛中，他场均出战37.3分钟，能够砍下20.4分和9.1个篮板外加2.7次助攻以及1.2次抢断。米尔萨普的投篮命中率高达57.3%，他的罚球命中率也达到了76.8%。这绝对是不下布泽尔的全明星水准。

In 2010, after the absence of Mehmet Okur and the departure of Carlos Boozer, Millsap's performance, the newly joined Timberwolves leader Al Jefferson looked better, and began to let his talents The real star of the team.

最能体现他进攻价值的是2010年11月10日对阵已组成三巨头的热火，职业生涯三分命中率仅10%的米尔萨普，竟投中3个3分，还在最后时刻挤掉波什压哨补篮成功，硬是将对手拖进加时并取得最后胜利。保罗－米尔萨普一战成名，28秒内砍下11分的表现绝对能和米勒、麦迪同留史册。米尔萨普此战拿下生涯最高的46分并摘下9个篮板。

Knowing these great records, Hayes would do anything to win Millsap over.There is still a chance now, the longer the regular season is played, the less chance of a trade.Sloan is a good coach, especially good at employing people, and he will surely discover Millsap's potential soon.

After listening to Hayes' data analysis and knowing that Millsap is also a potential efficient player, Jeff Van Gundy fell into deep thought and said: "The players you introduced are all good, but the Jazz has no insiders. It was too difficult to replace him."

"It depends on who they want, I suggest that Luther (Hyde) play more and let Corunna (Azubuike) rest. Luthor's three-pointer is very fierce... If it doesn't work, we send another one An experienced power forward who can attack. I think that even if the record deteriorates, marginal players should be allowed to play more, play statistics, and increase their value. This is to lay the foundation for the future." Hayes was a little embarrassed Said.This is laying the groundwork for sending them away.

"You want to send Luthor and Juwan (Howard) out?"

"Or Padgett, Novak and John (Lucas III), they will never be able to practice defense. Although the offense is good, the opponent is also easy to chase points."

Jeff Van Gundy stared blankly at Hayes, thinking.

"If you look at me like that, Zhu Wan can't happen to be right behind me, right?" Hayes smiled wryly and turned his head to look, but there was no one there.

Jeff Van Gundy pondered for a while, then slowly said: "You are right. Luthor's defense is too poor and unstable. Juwan's state is not good every year, and his offense is not good. What you said makes sense. , In exchange for these people, we are likely to become the strongest defensive team, and we are likely to win the championship. I will report to the top when I return to Houston."

Hayes is in a good mood, and Jeff Van Gundy is getting the hang of it.

(End of this chapter)