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Updated: 2012-08-18

Chapter 170 Eight Temptation Teammates

After McDyess was bought out by the Nuggets, many strong teams including the Celtics, Rockets, Cavaliers and Spurs expressed interest in him. At the same time, it was also reported that the Pistons intend to sign McDyess back to the Motor City (Read the full text of Tianyaji).

Combined with the fact that it has been 20 days since McDyess became a free agent, the last news is still very credible, but on the first day of December, there is a new direction for this powerful power forward. progress.

It was the "Houston Chronicle" that first broke the news. Columnist Jonathan Fogan wrote in his column that "Antonio McDyess and the Rockets are infinitely close" (read the full text with the animal world).

Shortly thereafter, McDyess' agent came forward to confirm the news, McDyess intends to join the Rockets.Before McDyess joined the Pistons to win the championship, the Rockets had pursued McDyess, but at that time McDyess disliked the Rockets' lack of strength and devoted himself to the Detroit Pistons.

The current Rockets are completely different. In the past few years, the Rockets have been one of the top eight in the Western Conference. After the introduction of Artest this year, the team's strength has also been further improved. Antonio McDyess' views may also change because of this. .Although I don't know what Rockets general manager Daryl Murray did behind, the news that Antonio McDyess joined the Rockets seems to be true.

After Chris Mullin got the news, he also set his sights on the Houston Rockets and signed McDyess, and it was reported that the Rockets' old player and famous shot blocker Dikembe Mutombo would return to the Rockets. .In this way, the Rockets have Yao Ming, Dikembe Mutombo, Chuck Hayes, Luis Scola, Anthony McDyess, Carl Landry, Joey Dorsey .

Especially in the position of power forward, they have Scola, McDyess, Landry, Hayes, Dorsey, Chris Mullin keenly found the opportunity, he felt that he should be able to start from the Rockets' power forward One of them was dug over, and his goal was Carl Landry, who performed very well last season.

As a second-round rookie, Carl Landry performed very well last year, but after having Yao Ming and Luis Scola, he didn't have a starting position.This summer, the Rockets declared that Landry was an essential part of them. After the Bobcats made a three-year, 3 million offer, the Rockets chose to match without hesitation.

But that was summer, and now it's different. After McDyess came, Landry's position will inevitably be impacted, and the Rockets will not be as tough as in summer.The key question now is whether Chris Mullin can provide the conditions that make Rockets general manager Darrell Morey tempted.

The Warriors are interested in Landry. Once this news was exposed, it immediately attracted the attention of many people. Who is the most concerned about?There is no doubt that it is a Chinese fan!

How could Yang Shuai's Warriors want to poach Yao Ming's Rockets players without attracting the attention of Chinese fans?

There are many people who support this, and there are also many who oppose it, but the vast majority of Chinese fans still agree with this trade that has just been rumored. The Rockets have McDyess to strengthen their internal strength, and the Warriors are now. There is a shortage of power forwards, Landry has good strength, and he can even start for the Warriors. Is there anything more suitable than this?

Chris Mullin officially proposed a deal to the Rockets. The bargaining chip proposed by the Warriors is Corunna Azubek. Azubek has performed quite well this season. As a substitute for Jackson, he is often pushed to the point guard position by the old Nelson , especially before Hinrich didn't come, his playing time was more than cj-Watling.The data is also very good, averaging 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, and the three-point shooting percentage is as high as 43.6%.

The Rockets have indeed encountered some troubles on the outside line. Tracy McGrady is injured, and Brent Barry is also injured.McGrady's comeback time is basically determined, Brent - Barry is not.In this way, at the shooting guard position, they need a stable substitute.Azubuick is indeed very useful for the Rockets. His breakthrough ability is quite good. He can play positions one to three. Another very important point is that he has a very good fixed-point three-point ability.

The Rockets haven't answered yet, but the Warriors ushered in a game first, against the Heat at home.

The team led by Flash Wade still didn't have a good start this year, but with a super scorer like Wade who can change the direction of the game by himself, the strength of the Heat should not be underestimated.

For example, in this game, at their home court, the Warriors almost lost to Wade alone, with 40 points, 8 assists and 9 rebounds. With Wade's perfect performance, the Heat took the lead from Oracle Arena 112:106 Walk away victorious.

Yang Shuai's performance in this game was a little sluggish. On the one hand, it was true that there were some problems with his state. On the other hand, Sean Marion's defense was also a very important reason.

At the end of the game, Yang Shuai only scored 15 points and 5 rebounds, but sent out as many as 8 assists. The overall performance cannot be said to be too bad, but considering Wade's super data, Yang Shuai's performance is a bit disappointing. Warriors fans are disappointed.

In this game, Wade's touch was so hot that he made 15 shots and only took 20 shots. Whether it was a forced layup after a breakthrough or a mid-range emergency stop jumper, his shooting percentage was astonishingly high.

After the game against the Heat, the Warriors players finally ushered in a rare opportunity to rest. They have not played for four days, and the next opponent is very interesting, the Houston Rockets.

The topic of the Chinese derby can be used for hype again, and one thing closely related to these two teams has attracted more and more attention.

McDyess has officially joined the Rockets. Next, it depends on whether Rockets general manager Darrell Morey can accept the Warriors' conditions to let Landry come to Oakland from Houston.

The day after the Heat game, news finally came from Houston that Murray agreed to send Landry to the Warriors, but he did not accept a direct trade from Azubuick.He added another condition in the middle, exchanging the Rockets' 2010 second-round pick for the Warriors' 2009 second-round pick.

Considering that 2009 may be the year of the draft in recent years, Murray's shrewd calculation is understandable, but his condition Chris Mullin did not refuse, so this deal can be regarded as officially concluded , The next step is to report to the alliance for approval and medical examination.

Because both of them signed a new 3-year 900 million contract this summer, and their salaries are completely equal, of course this trade alliance cannot be vetoed.

After coming to the Warriors, the team has changed frequently, which is completely different from the Celtics. However, handsome Yang has been a professional player for more than a year, and he knows that such changes are very normal.

It will take time for new teammates to join, and there is no game in these two days. On the one hand, he has to strengthen training to regain his feeling, and on the other hand, Handsome Yang also decided to find something else to do.

"Hey, Yang! Why did you bring me here so early?" Biedrins was very surprised that Yang Shuai called out himself in a hurry, and it was even more strange that Yang Shuai came here, because the place where they came was Screening room for the team to watch the game video (Infinite Desire).

Yang Shuai chuckled, pushed Biedrins down and sat on the seat, and said, "Andris, don't worry, you'll know soon."

Biedrins had no choice but to sit there, waiting to see what Yang Shuai was going to do. At this time, Yang Shuai, who was messing around in front, had stepped aside, and a scene that Biedrins felt somewhat familiar appeared on the screen. .

"This is our game against the Celtics." Yang Shuai reminded, and Biedrins also noticed what was on the screen. There were 40 seconds left in the game, 94:96, and the Warriors trailed by 2 points.Kirk Hinrich took the serve at halftime and handed it to Yang Shuai.

Biedrins found himself, and the self on the screen stepped forward to help Yang Shuai pick and roll, and then Yang Shuai made a smooth breakthrough.

Garnett was close to Yang Shuai's side, Pierce also chased after him, Biedrins himself ran quickly and cut to the basket, and then received a pass from Yang Shuai.

Then came the familiar scene of Biedrins. When he received the pass and rushed to the basket and jumped up to dunk, Garnett rushed over and blocked him from the side, and the Warriors lost the tie. chance to score.

"Andris, if your ball hadn't been blocked, the result of the game might have been different." Hearing Yang Shuai's words, Biedrins hadn't spoken yet, the screen flickered and cut to another screen.

Biedrins took a careful look and found that this was the game against the Cavaliers a few days ago. At this time, it was 117:113, and his team led by 4 points.James broke through with the ball, and he did rush in, turned around and blocked Yang Shuai for a layup, but at this time Brandon Wright rushed over and blocked the ball.

Seeing this, Biedrins probably knew what Yang Shuai wanted to say, because Yang Shuai had talked to him a lot recently, defending.

Yang Shuai's preparations seem to be very adequate. These two shots are scenes that Biedrins is very familiar with. The following scenes are switched continuously. Without exception, they are all shots of relying on defense at critical moments to finally win. Yang Shuai's video with the Celtics last season (read the full text of Mozun's reproduction).

"Okay, Yang, you want to tell me about defense, don't you?" Biedrins opened his hands and asked Yang Shuai when everything was finally put away.

Yang Shuai nodded and said: "Yes, Andris, you can see that it is not only offense that can help the team win. Sometimes defense is more helpful to the team, and sometimes the team needs more help." It's just defense."

"I understand." Biedrins nodded, "But..."

"Andris, why don't you try it?" Yang Shuai interrupted Biedrins, and then looked directly into his eyes.

Biedrins pondered for a long time, and Yang Shuai didn't bother him. He recently talked to Biedrins a lot about defensive issues, and the Warriors have been fighting their opponents one after another to critical moments. This time can best reflect the value of defense. That's why Yang Shuai found this time to talk to Biedrins about this.

"Okay, Yang, I think I can try it. After all, it won't do me any harm. However, you are an outside player. Are you sure you know the defensive skills inside?" Biedrins shrugged.

Yang Shuai laughed loudly, "Andris, don't underestimate me. Also, one day, you will thank me, and you will understand how right you made this decision."

Biedrins nodded and said: "Maybe, but, Yang, I really don't understand why you are so active in doing all this. The coach never needs us to practice defense, but I want to practice with you, God, It's just so weird."

Yang Shuai smiled and didn't say a word. If Biedrins agreed to give it a try, his goal would be temporarily accomplished.Next, as long as Biedrins' defense is improved, and when he tastes the changes brought about by defense, Biedrins' attitude towards defense will naturally change.For all this, Handsome Yang was not fully sure, but he decided to give it a try, and he suddenly found that doing so was actually very fun.Well, teaching others to defend is what coaches do, and I can be regarded as half a coach.