basketball pope

Chapter 94 [Guard spring, rookie candidate]

Yang Rui's high profile is at the right time, because the league hopes that all teams will hold high the offensive banner and play offensive basketball.

David Stern called a meeting to discuss the tone for next season, with Yang Rui in particular. "As long as the Chinese coach Jerry Yang makes the Raptors' offense stronger, he can support him and the Raptors next season."

Mark Ballack, head of the international development department and one of the vice presidents, asked: "Will he be too young? If he is only 24 years old, if he focuses on publicity, it will cause a lot of dissatisfaction."

"Then let them be dissatisfied." Stern hummed: "I'm still dissatisfied with those old coaches, they know that they use outdated things as treasures. The NBA doesn't need rough defense, it doesn't need fierce, it will make the stars Injured and malicious fouls, what the NBA needs is a gorgeous offense! Understand?"

Barack nodded, not daring to question any more.

NBA sports merchandise chief, vice president Christopher took over the words: "I agree to pay attention to the situation with the Raptors, Jerry Young not only followed the Knicks to beat Jordan's Bulls, but also the innovator the league needs, his basketball The idea is to attack and win, not to defend. He specifically mentioned that in the Raptors press conference."

"Yes, as long as he has the ability, he is a good coach, regardless of age." Stern smiled: "It would be even better if the Raptors can make a superstar."

After the discussion, the league decided on a plan to continue looking for a "Jordan successor". Next season, the spring of the guard star will come.

Jordan's style of play is not only entertaining, but he can also win a championship. When the NBA was down, it was Jordan who saved the league and spread it to the world.Therefore, there are many people who imitate Jordan.

Officials are naturally happy to see batches of flying men emerging. In the past, the NBA was dominated by muscle sticks. After Jordan, the NBA's play became more and more outside.

This is doomed that there will be three kinds of Jordan successors in the next few years, one is the style of play is very similar and powerful, one is different and powerful, and the other is blown out.

At the same time, the Raptors management also held a meeting to study the goals in the draft. Yang Rui participated in the meeting as a new member and has the right to make suggestions.

He greeted scouts Gary Voss, Mauri Hanks, assistant manager Jimmy Walker and others cordially, and then sat quietly listening to everyone discussing.

The Raptors' plan is to sign a potential scorer, and it's undecided whether to sign inside or outside.

At this time, Glenn showed enough respect to Yang Rui and asked, "Jerry, do you have any suggestions? There are two targets for the fourth overall pick, both of which are North Carolina stars and power forward Antoine. - Jamison and swing Vince Carter."

Yang Rui asked knowingly, "Do you have any detailed information?"

"Let me briefly introduce the situation of the two of them." Scout Hanks didn't bring any information, but he did a detailed investigation, and when he talked about the situation of the two, he would come.

Jamison is North Carolina's number one star, averaging 19 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He has comprehensive skills and is predicted by experts as a rookie destined to become an All-Star.

Jamison juggled basketball and football in middle school and was an excellent quarterback with a great vision.He spent three years at North Carolina, where he and Vince Carter helped make North Carolina the strongest team in the NCAA.Jamison received both Naismith and Wood awards for best athlete in his junior season.

Carter University's data is much worse, participating in 103 games, averaging 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.In his junior year, he participated in 38 games, averaging 15.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2 assists per game. He was selected as the first team of the ACC league and the second team of the best team in the United States.

Carter's advantage is amazing physical fitness. Some experts say he is reminiscent of the former genius Len Bias, who is said to be able to win Jordan one-on-one. He died of cocaine poisoning two days after the draft.

Even if the scouts didn't introduce them, Yang Rui knew very well that these two were All-Stars in their previous lives and played on behalf of the Dream Team.

As a reincarnator, of course he would choose Carter, unless there is something wrong with his brain, he would choose Jamison. From the nickname, he knew that Carter was a stronger existence - "half-human and half-god"!
Carter's physical quality is the top of the perimeter stars. He is not only a super dunk, but also can shoot suddenly. In the first few seasons of his career, his evaluation was higher than that of Kobe and McGrady.

He is unparalleled in popularity, and has won the All-Star vote four times in the Raptors and has won three consecutive votes.

It's a pity that his luck was not good. He started his career in Canada. His teammates were average. After McGrady left, there was no one to assist him, and his team's results were poor.After that, he declined due to injury and failed to reach the height expected by fans.

Yang Rui had a clear answer in his heart, but smiled: "I have no suggestion. I will listen to you in the first round. No matter who is chosen, I will try my best to cultivate him into a star."

As long as he doesn't express his opinion, Carter must be chosen, and he naturally has to seize the opportunity and be humble.

Yang Rui's words made everyone in the management feel comfortable, and they didn't want the youngest newcomer to decide.Especially Glenn, he thinks Yang Rui is too funny.

As a manager, Glenn hopes that Yang Rui can lead the team to achieve good results, but he doesn't want to find someone to rush to do all his work, so why should he do it?
Everyone continued to discuss and combined some opinions. Glenn said: "The worst position for the Raptors is the power forward. If Jamison comes, it will definitely produce results next season. If Carter is selected, it may take a while to cultivate, but Carter's body The quality is better, I think he has a better future, what do you think?"

From a tactical point of view, the selection of Jamison is very suitable, but Carter's style of play is more attractive to fans, and he can slam and dunk.Everyone raised their hands to vote, four people chose Carter, one chose Jamison, and then looked at Yang Rui together.

Yang Rui smiled: "Then choose Carter, I will arrange tactics that suit him."

Glenn breathed a sigh of relief. The gap between Carter and Jamison University's data was large, and he was afraid of the head coach's objection.Although he didn't need to listen to Yang Rui's advice, the disagreement arose at the beginning of the cooperation, which was not conducive to the future.

Everyone was surprised that Yang Rui spoke better than expected.

Shouldn't young people be temperamental?Especially Yang Rui, he is not an honest person.Many media believe that Bao Wendong's decision to hurt Rodman was arranged by Yang Rui.

There is also the racial discrimination incident that was exposed by secret photography last summer. Apart from being a genius, everyone's impression of Yang Rui is that this person is not easy to mess with.

Glenn asked, "Anything you want to add?"

"I only have one small request. Our No. 4 has an Achilles heel. In the offseason, we have to trade for a power forward who can shoot and has strong athleticism. It doesn't matter if he is not famous, even a rookie. If the interior is blue-collar, even me There is no way to make the attack better, and positional warfare can't open up space." Yang Rui always kept a smile.

"No problem, don't worry." A stone fell to the ground in Glenn's heart. This request was too simple.

(End of this chapter)