Healing Basketball

Chapter 316 316. Tears of the coach are flying

Some things are acceptable without them, but it would be better to have them.

A basketball player, he can accept the change of role function.

But if he can participate more in the organization of offense and cooperate with the organization of offense, as long as he is motivated, he will naturally be happier and participate more actively.

Maybe it's not that sensitive, and I can't understand any changes subjectively, but I feel happier instinctively.

Players on the Trail Blazers second unit felt that way.

Kevin Preet looked at the coach who had a good chat with Liu Xiu, and felt that he was not so suitable to be a coach.

Although he also supports Liu Xiu's change to play shooting guard, he understands the benefits.

But in the past period of time, he worked hard every day, was exhausted in thinking, and did not think of a good way to help the team complete the adjustment.

The coach has never been so worried. It's not that the coach didn't work hard during this period, but he worked very hard, but he was not anxious. What he said was "it doesn't matter if you fail to adjust."

But the current situation proves that the coach is right. There is no need to worry about this kind of thing.

The chief assistant feels that he should give up this position...

Entering another rotation lineup, Payton and Raheem led the team and played quite well.

At this stage, Payton's ability to organize and attack did not show much. Basically, Raheem and Derek Anderson scored the ball in singles. Payton's ability to cooperate with the inside on the defensive end was shown. The flank attack on the edge of the three-second zone is actually not much worse than his single defense, otherwise he would not be the best defensive player.

A mediocre performance is enough for the Grizzlies.

Now that the Grizzlies have lost their spirits, they almost have 'we're scared' written on their faces.

In the beginning stage, what they thought was just taking advantage, not 'we will avenge last season's sweep of the playoffs'.

They don't have such strong leaders.

In the original time and space, when the Grizzlies were swept by the Spurs in the playoffs of the 03-04 season, from the 04-05 season to the middle of the 07-08 season before Gasol was traded to the Lakers, the Grizzlies and the Spurs The team played against each other 14 times, with 13 losses and 1 win. The only win was Duncan who suffered from plantar fasciitis in the 04-05 season and was sidelined due to injury.

Kobe conquered Gasol in the 06-07 season, when the Lakers played the Grizzlies, Kobe made 37 of 20 shots and scored 60 points, leading the Lakers to a 121-119 victory over the Grizzlies.

The Trail Blazers were ready for the point difference to be narrowed before halftime. Unexpectedly, the combination led by Payton, Raheem, and Kwame Brown played until the end of the first half. The Trail Blazers still led 59-49 The Grizzlies scored 10 points.

After returning from the halftime break, the Trail Blazers chose to use the combination of Little Flying Squirrel + Warden + Raheem + Butcher + Parallel Imported Champion to start a single quarter run wildly. They scored 18 to 16 in the first half and really opened up the points. What was worse was the combination of Warden + Gloves + Outlaws + Butcher + McDyess in the second half, with a score of 12 to 6.

单节30比22，三节打完，开拓者队以89比71领先灰熊队18分！
In the final quarter, Maurice Cheeks tried multiple lineups, Payton + four other players, and Liu Xiu was also in the ranks of rotation.

During this period, the Trail Blazers only scored 18 points, and the Grizzlies scored 25 points, but it didn't affect the overall situation.

最终，靠着刘秀21分7板3助攻3抢断、佩顿9分2板6助攻2抢断、兰多夫的15分9板、小飞鼠的11分4助攻、拉希姆的14分6板3助攻……开拓者队以107比96轻取灰熊队，将战绩提升到7胜1负！
Anyway, in the 03-04 season, Payton was still called a superstar. He joined the new team and his performance improved obviously. After the game, Payton was invited by Fox Sports to accept a post-match interview.

Liu Xiu, Randolph and others got together to chat about nicknames.

Liu Xiu said to Rahim: "Sharif, I think you should have a nickname."

Raheem hesitated: "My family doesn't like me having a nickname..."

"How old are you? It's up to your parents to decide on a nickname?"

"...The nickname we call in private is still okay, but I hope not to let too many people know." Raheem still couldn't stand the provocation.

However, although he agreed to ask for a nickname because he was stimulated, Raheem still looked at Liu Xiu expectantly.

Liu Xiu thought for a while: "You should call me the bishop. I heard that you are a religious believer. If your parents find out by accident, it can be justified."

Raheem: "Uh... Warden, I was originally a candidate for the headmaster."

"Bishop, that's great. You accepted the setting so quickly. I'm optimistic about you."

"..."

Raheem was helpless, after thinking about it, he still didn't explain.

The teammates are really ruthless, didn't they notice that he lost ten pounds from the middle of last month to the middle of this month?

Everyone just remembers that the warden gained about ten pounds!
Raheem is still a little happy, he has a nickname!Originally, He has a nickname, but in his opinion, the difference is still very big!

After giving Raheem a nickname, Liu Xiu felt a burning gaze.

"Kwame, what's the matter?"

"Warden, can you give me a nickname too?" Kwame Brown's eyes were full of expectation.

Liu Xiu responded warmly: "You first get rid of the nickname of parallel import champion."

"Yes! I know!" Kwame Brown was very excited.

Warden:?

Parallel import champion: The warden will give me a nickname when I get rid of the title of parallel import champion!
On the other side, the Trail Blazers coach and the chief assistant coach were also chatting, but the coach's mood was very unstable.

His chief assistant told him he didn't want to be a coach anymore!
"Watt? Kevin, what do you mean?"

"We can find a better chief assistant. My ideas can't keep up with the new era. If we want to aim for the championship, my ability is really not enough."

Maurice Cheeks was so moved that his eyes could not contain the dewy eyes. He said sincerely: "Kevin, I hope you can think about it. Although you are not used to the new rules now, I believe you, you must Can overcome difficulties!"

Kevin Pritchar shook his head: "No, my dream was to become a head coach. Now it seems that my coaching dream has come to an end..."

……

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At noon on November 2004, 11, the Trail Blazers officially announced that the team's former assistant coach Kevin Pritchar would leave his post and become the team's vice president, general manager John Nash, and head coach Maurice Cheek. Si will be the right-hand man of the new vice president.

According to Sports Illustrated, Grizzlies assistant coach Lionel Hollins has accepted the invitation of the Trail Blazers and will return to his old club Trail Blazers as a tactical coach in the player era.

Grizzlies general manager Jerry West has confirmed that Hubie Brown submitted his resignation and respects Hubie Brown's decision.

Hubie Brown has turned 71 years old, and it is not surprising that he cannot continue to serve as the head coach of an NBA team due to health problems.

Hubie Brown resigns, his coaching staff must be disbanded, the new head coach will have his own team, Lionel Hollins has found his next home, and the Grizzlies agree to let him go. These things should be taken for granted , It’s a matter of course, no one is surprised. If the Grizzlies don’t agree, a new coach will come and bring a new coaching staff. The Grizzlies will have to pay Lionel Hollins’ salary. In this case , Of course it's easy to get together and get away.

When the Trail Blazers players heard the news, they also congratulated the team's new president on his promotion.

Then I saw the picture of my team's head coach chasing the new boss with a bench, shouting: "You XXX pay me back my drink money and tears last night..."

For fear of conflict with a certain team member, the vice president has been exercising for the past year, running so fast that the coach couldn't beat him!
On the first day of promotion, the vice president finally made a fool of himself.

After a lot of fuss, the coach was exhausted.

Kevin Pritchar has been promoted to vice president, and what the coach feels here is that the position of the Warden team is becoming more and more stable!
Who is the management and coaching staff who are most used to the warden?

Not the boss, nor his coach, but the former chief assistant and the current vice president!
……

At 11 a.m. on October 19, Liu Xiu woke up right on time.

"I have performed 2 hours of mid-range shooting basic skill simulation training, 30 minutes of catching and turning and shooting simulation training, 30 minutes of catching and turning and shooting simulation training... Extracting the simulation training results will consume 477 healing points..."

After breathing heavily, Liu Xiu completed the extraction of simulation training results, and the ability evaluation interface appeared in front of his eyes.

"Host ability rating: 84,

Athletic ability: speed 90, strength 92, jumping 86, flexibility 94, stamina 91.

Basic skills: 72 three-pointers, 83 mid-range shots, 92 layups, 93 ball control, 89 passing accuracy, 84 turns, 69 strides, 79 turning overs, 77 emergency stops...

Skills: 88 low post shots, 79 shots after dribbling, 79 acceleration layups on the move, 69 European steps, 69 emergency stop jump shots, 68 fadeaway jump shots, 79 rhythm flow breakthroughs, 81 front body direction change breakthroughs..."

After switching to shooting guard, the three basic skills of emergency stop, turning over and turning have improved a lot. The two skills of emergency stop jump shot and fadeaway jump shot have also improved to a certain extent. The basic skills of mid-range shooting have also improved a little. The training direction is clearer and the training is more effective.

After washing up, Liu Xiu came downstairs, and the cutest sister in the world was humming and making breakfast.

Listening to the beautiful singing voice, Liu Xiu secretly sighed, "As expected of my sister!" '

Liu Xiu sang a few lines along, and her younger sister appeared at the kitchen door with a kitchen knife, and said friendlyly, "Brother, are you trying to sing a few lines of my favorite song?"

Liu Xiu was so moved that she hurriedly left the living room to practice Bajiquan and strengthen her physical strength on the competition day.

There is a game tonight, and the opponent is the Raptors, who have been infighting at the beginning.

When it was time for breakfast, Liu Xiu read the newspaper prepared by her sister while eating.

Yesterday, after the Trail Blazers official announced Kevin Pritchar as the vice president, Paul Allen accepted an interview, highly praised Kevin Pritchar, and revealed some details.

When Paul Allen got in touch with Kevin Pritchar in the past few years, he learned about his draft vision, team management and player management abilities...etc. Excellent potential, he has long been regarded as the team's deputy Training, but Kevin Pritchar wanted to be the coach and refused to be the vice president many times, and he was not ready to take over the team until now.

Seeing this, Liu Xiu could only spit out the word 'fuck'.

But when he saw this, he thought of one thing. He seemed to have seen a piece of news about the Trail Blazers draft in his previous life.

Roy and Aldridge were selected by the general manager named 'Kevin'.

In the 06 NBA Draft, the Trail Blazers traded for the Bulls' draft pick, and did not pick Adam Morrison, whose college performance was comparable to Larry Bird's... This pit is not something normal people would step on, and the second pick was Aldridge Odd, quite satisfactory operation.

But the template for the top 5 picks was McGrady's Rudy Gay. Experts and TV commentators thought that the Trail Blazers would pick Gay, a genius who was under 6 years old, in 20. Howard ranked first, Josh Smith second, and Rudy Gay third. The first two went directly to the NBA. Rudy Gay asked his idol McGrady and followed the latter’s advice to go to college first. , You can enter the NBA at any time, and you can play college games if you don't want to.

Unexpectedly, the Trail Blazers selected Brandon Roy, who graduated as a senior and was regarded as having exhausted his potential in public opinion at the time.

In the end, whoever played longer was the strange team doctor. In terms of strength, Roy had already been selected to the second team in his third year.

Liu Xiu didn't expect that Mensao's chief assistant in his eyes would be so capable...

……

"Let me introduce to you, the new assistant coach of our team, Lionel Hollins, is responsible for tactics, discipline management, team training, and communication with various departments..."

The coach enthusiastically introduced the new assistant coach to the players.

Hollins has not officially joined the Trail Blazers, and it will take time to terminate the contract with the original team and sign the contract with the new team, but the work does not wait for anyone, and it is coming directly now.

Lionel Hollins, 51 years old, was selected by the Trail Blazers with the 1975th pick in the first round in 6. He was the core of the guard line for the only championship trip in the history of the Trail Blazers. He was selected as an All-Star and the best defense Lineup, No. 14 jersey fluttering over the Rose Garden Arena.

Liu Xiu looked at the information in his hand, this afro-haired, bearded teaching assistant is so amazing!

However, upon hearing the job assigned by the coach to the new assistant coach, Liu Xiu felt that Hollins' hair volume might not be guaranteed!
He seriously suspected that the vice president's Mediterranean was tossed out by the coach.

All these tasks are handed over to the chief assistant. What does the coach do?
After Hollins joined the coaching staff of the Trail Blazers, he immediately started working. He really knows a lot about the Trail Blazers. Last year, the two teams played against each other 7 times. His old club had 1 win and 6 losses, and suffered 58 bloodbaths in the playoffs... ...and the fact that the Blazers are the team that retired his jersey, it's hard not to know.

However, after joining the coaching staff of the Trail Blazers, Hollins did not immediately participate in the construction of the new tactical system. He mainly focused on seeing. He would only put forward his own suggestions when his colleagues asked him to propose tactical ideas according to specific circumstances...

What the vice president said to the coach that he is not helpful to the team is not a lie. The new rules and Liu Xiu's change of position are beyond the scope of the vice president's ability. The departure of the vice president from the coaching staff will not have much impact on the Trail Blazers. , the newcomer Hollins' different views on basic tactics can immediately help the Trail Blazers...

The adjustment of the team's tactical system and the change of Liu Xiu's position are in progress in an orderly manner. After a day of preparations, the Trail Blazers ushered in the challenge of the Raptors at home.

(End of this chapter)