NBA: I really just want to be a second-in-command

Chapter 66 [Angry Baron Davis]

After the regular training game on the second day, Zen Master began to conduct a detailed analysis of the overall lineup and style of play of the Golden State Warriors.

First of all, Zen Master emphasized that although this year's Golden State Warriors team has not officially played a game, their style is completely predictable.

Because their head coach, Don Nelson, was the first coach in NBA history to integrate run and bomb tactics into the team, earlier than D'Antoni of the Suns.

In fact, there are many essences in D'Antoni's running and bombing tactics, which are all borrowed and learned from Don Nelson.

But why can D'Antoni use this tactic to lead the Suns to the top of the Western Conference, but Don Nelson didn't do it?
That's because, the run-and-gun tactic has a big fatality, that is, he puts too much emphasis on offense, but underestimates defense.

We all know that if a team wants to achieve good results, it must have a balanced offense and defense.

This requires that the running and bombing team must have many players with strong defensive capabilities to make up for this goal.

And coach Don Nelson's luck is far less than that of D'Antoni. The teams he has coached, including the Bucks, Knicks, and Mavericks, have never had a team like the Suns Marion, La Gabel, Star Demier, such a player with both offense and defense.

Therefore, although Don Nelson has taught in the NBA for many years, he has not achieved too much achievement. His running and bombing tactics have been carried forward by D'Antoni.

"But this year is different," Zen master said, "Brian Shaw and I have studied this group of players this year, and I think they fully meet the conditions of coach Nelson for running and bombing. They have good individual defensive ability and excellent physical condition. Therefore, under special circumstances, the strength of this Golden State Warriors team cannot be underestimated."

As a later generation, Lu Yusheng naturally knows that Zen Master's analysis is not bad at all, because this year's Golden State Warriors entered the playoffs with the No.8 score in the Western Conference, but defeated the number one Mavericks , staged an exaggerated 'Black Eight Miracle'!
"Of course, you don't have to be too nervous because this Warriors team also has a lot of shortcomings, and this shortcoming may become the key to their success this year." Zen Master said.

"What is it?"

"They don't have the ability to help defend."

Brian Shaw said, "Coach Phil said just now, like Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, Andris Biedrins, Adonal Foyer, Barnes, etc. Players, their individual defensive ability is good, but their defense awareness has not been strong, so when we face them, we need to play deeper tactics and mobilize their defense."

Lu Yusheng nodded.

"One more thing." Zen Master added, "The reason why this Golden State Warriors team can't reach the level of the Phoenix Suns is that the gap lies in the gap between their main point guard Baron Davis and Nash."

"Byron Davis is a point guard with excellent skills and strong physical fitness, but his performance is often unstable. When he plays well, he can lead the team to play a mercury-laden offense. would be very sluggish, and he himself would often be invisible."

When the Zen Master said this, he turned his attention to Lu Yusheng, "For a point guard, this is fatal, because your instability means the team's instability."

Lu Yusheng nodded.

Then, the Zen master arranged some tactics for the warriors, and asked everyone to start targeted drills.

Early the next morning, Lu Yusheng followed the team on the plane to Jinzhou.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the Lakers' bus drove into the home of the Golden State Warriors, the Oracle Arena.

Although the performance of the Golden State Warriors has not been ideal, the basketball culture here is very strong.

Many fans came to the arena early to watch the players warm up before the game.

During training on the Lakers side of the field, Lu Yusheng noticed that on the Golden State Warriors side of the field, those players turned on dunk mode during warm-up. Cheers and screams.

Worthy of being called the 'Golden State Athletics Team', the physical fitness of these players is indeed excellent.

As soon as the Lakers' warm-up training was over, some media gathered around to interview Lu Yusheng, but Lu Yusheng politely refused.

First, he didn't want to be in the limelight and become the focus of the game in this way. Second, he didn't want to be disturbed by those reporters' tricky and strange questions and affect his game rhythm.

Baron Davis over there likes this kind of feeling of being supported by everyone. After all, he is the absolute core of the Golden State Warriors and the team leader.

However, today's interview took him somewhat by surprise.

Because the reporters' questions rarely asked about the Warriors' tactical preparations or other situations, but almost all of them revolved around the Lakers' rookie Lu Yusheng.

Moreover, the questions they asked were somewhat disrespectful to him, an old point guard in the league.

"Davis, did you watch the last game between the Lakers and the Suns? Their rookie Lu was very eye-catching, even against Steve Nash. Do you think you have a way to limit it today?" him?"

"Davis, we all know that the Golden State Warriors also mainly play run-and-gun tactics, but the Suns didn't gain an advantage in front of the Lakers in the last game. Their tactics didn't play out at all. Do you think you have a way to deal with the Lakers? "

"Davis, the Lakers' rookie Lu, has an excellent ability to sort out the team's offense. Do you think you can limit his performance well in this game?"

At this time, Baron Davis was a little annoyed, "Please, I have played in this league for 7 years. Are you disrespecting me by comparing me with a rookie who has only played one game? If If you insist on asking me this question, I can tell you this, I have played against Steve Nash, Chris Paul, Jason Kidd...the top point guards in these leagues, and I have restricted them to death in some games Damn, if you think I can't handle a rookie, then keep your eyes open and watch how I teach him how to play tonight!"

When Baron Davis said this, he suddenly became angry.

"Next question, I don't want to hear any more questions about this rookie, understand?"

The next reporter tactfully said, "OK, Davis, this question is not about Lu, please rest assured."

Seeing that his deterrence had worked, Baron Davis nodded in satisfaction, "Okay, you can ask."

"Kobe will continue to miss this game, do you think this is a good opportunity for you?" The reporter then asked.

Byron Davis:  …

(End of this chapter)