basketball pope

Chapter 50 [The Salted Fish Turns Over]

On the morning of December 12, manager Ernie talked to Van Gundy and asked him if he needed any signings to strengthen the lineup.Van Gundy originally wanted to find a free man, but after talking with Yang Rui, he dismissed the idea.

There are potential rookies in the team that are not cultivated, and there is a veteran outside who can't play the ball and can't keep up with the rhythm?Even short contracts are completely unnecessary.As long as it lasts for more than a month, the wounded will return.

Yang Rui joined the Knicks, which triggered the butterfly effect. If Van Gundy was allowed to make his own decisions, he would have done this kind of stupid thing more than once.In Yang Rui's previous life, the Rockets were almost turned into a nursing home by this guy.

Van Gundy's character will not be completely reversed for a while. At least someone is injured. He will give Jackson and Atkins a chance.

Jackson has been very depressed since the start of the game. He followed training every day, often unable to enter the roster, and did not appear on the court.

Yang Rui talked to him before training. "Stephen, eat less at night and get ready to play, you definitely have a chance to perform today."

"Really? Is he willing to use me?"

"We talked, how long you play depends on your performance." Yang Rui said with a smile, "Jeff will talk to you, you've been doing well with three points recently."

"I will definitely be able to throw in the open space." Jackson patted his chest and assured.

Now that the NBDL of the Development League has not been established, players who have no chance to play cannot play, and can only vent their energy in training.Both Moore and Jackson followed Yang Rui's arrangement and worked hard on three-pointers from the front and sides.

Physical fitness can be improved the day after tomorrow, and shooting generally depends on talent. Some players with stiff wrists and overly developed muscles will never be able to shoot well for a lifetime.

Players who can practice shooting well are almost always able to shoot in middle school. It’s just a question of how much. Most of them are getting more accurate as they get older.

Yang Rui asked the two newcomers to focus on practicing three-pointers, and they all worked.

Jackson's three-point shooting rate during training exceeded Yang Rui's expectations, and he can reach 70% in good form.In Yang Rui's impression, Jackson's career three-point shooting rate is not high, 33.3% in the regular season and 35.5% in the playoffs.

The reason why the data is so poor is because his shot selection is so bad, he often pulls against people and shoots under interference.

Moore is a little worse. He can make mid-range shots in college, and he can also make shots after increasing his range. Generally, his shooting rate is less than 40%.His physique is definitely not tough. If he trains three points well, he should be able to mix better than Yang Rui's impression. This is the right path.

At the end of the training, Van Gundy arranged the tactics of the night, and as soon as he opened his mouth, everyone was shocked, especially Jackson. He did not expect that he would also become the starter.

Bowen averaged only 18.8 minutes per game, scoring 4.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.4 steals. The data is not worth mentioning, but he started the game.Now, three summer league rookies in the team have been reused, and they are completely turned over by salted fish!
The tactical arrangement was revealed by Van Gundy. Everyone knows that this is Yang Rui's handwriting. Only he can and dare to reuse newcomers so much.

Returning to the bench, Oakley, who averaged only 6.9 points, 7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season, did not raise any objections.He had the opportunity to perform in these four games, but he didn't play well. Who's to blame?
In the evening, Madison Square Garden was still full, and the team created the best start since the team was founded, attracting fans.

After the warm-up, Van Gundy called the player to his side and explained the tactics in detail before sitting down.

Yang Rui admires Van Gundy's work attitude. This guy is always meticulous and has a high sense of responsibility.

Yang Rui can't guarantee that he will win. The Timberwolves are not weak.

The team's point guard is Bethune... No, it's Stephen Marbury, later nicknamed "Lone Wolf", who went to China to play in the CBA.He was very good when he first entered the league. This is his second season and is currently averaging 17.6 points and 8.6 assists per game.

生涯第三赛季，95年第五顺位的凯文-加内特，目前场均18.5分9.6篮板4.2助攻1.7抢断1.8盖帽，攻防俱佳。

In addition, there is last season's All-Star Tom - Gugliotta, a small forward with a height of 208cm and a weight of 109kg, currently averaging 20.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

As the absolute core of the Timberwolves last season, Gugliotta had a great influence on Garnett, with outstanding strength, but limited physical fitness and weak defense.

In Yang Rui's previous life, Gugliotta was an unlucky person, and he would soon suffer two serious injuries.

Unfortunately for the man, one day in December 1999, because he couldn't sleep after the game, Gugliotta took a sleeping pill containing chemicals such as butyrolactone.Gugliotta was still chatting with his wife on the phone when he suddenly stopped breathing.

Fortunately, his wife heard something and immediately called the wife of his teammate Rex Chapman and asked her to tell Chapman, who was also on the bus, to check what was in Gugliotta's bag. small bottle.This information played a big role in the team doctor's later rescue of him, and finally recovered his life.

After the warm-up, the players stood on the court, and the Knicks started: Ward, Houston, Bowen, Jackson, Ewing.

Timberwolves starting: Marbury, Chris Kyle, Gugliotta, Garnett, Stanley Roberts.

Yang Rui sweated for Stephen Jackson. This 18-year-old rookie has to face the future wolf king Garnett, who is the most disparate matchup.

The All-Star voting has begun. Garnett has comprehensive data and high popularity. He temporarily ranks second in the selection of western forwards, second only to Karl Malone, ahead of Barkley, Duncan and others. It is very likely that the All-Star will start.

Van Gundy's heart is even more uncertain, but he has not lost his head enough to let Ewing guard Garnett. Garnett's center height, guard speed, and his style of play are swingers. Ewing will definitely be passed.

In the forward position, no one in the Knicks can compare with Garnett, even if the Indian power forward Larry Johnson is out of 10 in the All-Star vote.

Van Gundy thought about letting Oakley start to guard Garnett, but Yang Rui firmly denied it, which made him a little unhappy.

He asked in a low voice, "Jerry, today's start is arranged according to your ideas. Do you think Bruce can guard Gugliotta?"

"It's okay to interfere with the shot, and there is Patrick in the rush. It's okay to let their center Roberts shoot." Yang Rui said calmly.

"But can Stephen prevent Garnett? I'm very uncomfortable in hitting me like this." Van Gundy sighed.

More than being unsteady, he actually felt that he would definitely lose in such a fight. He might be beaten by his opponent in the first quarter, and he would have to chase after him.

"I don't think so. The key is to prevent Marbury and Kyle's three-pointers. The Timberwolves are the only two who can shoot long distances. As for Garnett's one-on-one matchup, Stephen's defense is very suitable. He is highly mobile, but he is short. Can interfere with the shot, even if Garnett scores more than 30 points, the two-point shot can't kill anyone, we have to attack and win this time."

Van Gundy frowned and sighed, "I hope so."

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