start with scouting

Chapter 224 Secret Weapon
It took only 3 minutes for the reporter to post Su Yang's answer on Twitter and quote what he said at the beginning.

"One year later, the whole world will be amazed at the speed and courage of the Spurs' reconstruction. Popovich is an excellent coach and RC Buford is an excellent manager. Besides they don't like to give superstars a maximum salary contract. outside…"

Those remarks were made when the Spurs were eliminated. Although the Spurs only played 8 games in the new season, they did show their strength.

At least, any fool can see that the offensive and defensive strategy of the Spurs team is very different from the past few seasons.

Many fans have commented, lamenting that Su Yang fully understands the Spurs, and can even accurately predict the Spurs' change of play, which is unique in the NBA, so winning the championship is not dominated by luck, maybe there is a secret weapon.

There are also fans who think that Su Yang was just a few words of politeness at the beginning, just in time for the Spurs to change their style of play, and just in time for the Spurs to have a good record since the start of the game, so they forcibly add halo to himself, just like Big Mouth Barkley made ten predictions and always got one right.
A reporter specifically interviewed how the Spurs viewed Su Yang's remarks. Popovich said with a smile: "Michael Jordan is the GOAT of players, and he is the future GOAT of coaches. Whether we like him or not, we can't stop him. Going that far, we're definitely playing better than we were in the preseason in April, and we're just learning from him..."

Popovich's tainted milk appeared, and all kinds of tainted milk came to join in the fun, and soon Su Yang boasted that he was the true god of basketball.

Su Yang saw the hot discussion on Twitter and retweeted: "I am a 15-level loyal Spurs fan. Many of my tactics are simplified from the Spurs' usual tactics. I stand on the shoulders of Popovich and other coaches. I can only feel grateful..."

Anyway, let's have a wave of poisoned milk first, just for fun.

Early the next morning, Su Yang rushed to the training base and, as usual, held a meeting with the assistant team to discuss how to deal with the Spurs.

"The rise of the Spurs in the new season is mainly due to the resolute promotion of defensive quick counterattacks since the preseason, and frequent high-post pick-and-rolls, fully allowing Ginobili and Parker to fully utilize their strengths, and a large number of weak sides. Points, let Parker get more opportunities to play freely, and let Jefferson play the style of chaotic masters in the Nets era..."

In Su Yang's view, Popovich has evolved several times, and this time the most reflective of his coaching ability is this time. He boldly accelerated the Spurs team and allowed Ginobili to fully demonstrate what a demon sword is. Inject fresh fuel.

Between the words, the summary is over.

The four assistant coaches then expressed their views. After several rounds of discussion, Su Yang said: "From the scouting report, we can focus on the game where the Hornets defeated the Spurs. At that time, the Hornets played back-to-back away games and faced a huge disadvantage in the first quarter. But in the end, we reversed and won, which was the only game the Spurs lost since the start, which is of great reference value to us..."

The research followed closely. First, we watched the analysis video provided by the scouting team. Assistant coaches Brian and Snyder spoke many times.

About half an hour later, Su Yang made a final summary: "The Hornets were able to beat the Spurs when they were 4 behind in free throws, 8 behind in offensive rebounds, and did not take the lead in three-pointers. Forcing the Spurs to take more [-]-point shots, causing the Spurs to shoot a lot less overall, we can learn from that strategy..."

The four assistant coaches all nodded in agreement, and the main strategy for the Thunder to face the Spurs was determined accordingly, and the meeting ended.

Su Yang held a meeting with the trainer department again, and learned from the team doctor that Green is ready to play, and Nick Collison can also officially resume confrontation training. If the recovery is good, he can try to come back in the game against the Rockets next week.

After getting the news, Su Yang simply adjusted the rotation, then rushed to the court to observe Durant and several people's shooting training.

Presti found him: "Su, the previous shooting software analysis company, that is, Synergy Sports Technology, is willing to authorize us to use it for free for one year, and I just hope you find a chance to mention them..."

"That's advertising them."

Su Yang came to his senses, "I appreciate them exploring the application of high technology in the field of sports, but they have to pay more..."

The one-year free license is only 50 US dollars, but the long-term value that Su Yang's advertising can bring is definitely dozens of times.

Presti smiled and said he understood, chatted a little more about how power forwards can help, and then turned to leave.

The Thunder generals finished their shooting practice, and then proceeded with tactical moves, mainly simulating attacks inside the Spurs.

Su Yang divided the 15 people in the team into two teams, blue and white, and let the blue team focus on breaking through and attacking the basket. The frontcourt players are Ibaka, Chandler and Barnes, and the backcourt players are Sefoloza and Livingston, the average height is nearly 203 centimeters.

The main five players of the white team are Westbrook, Harden, Durant, Green, and Jordan Jr., with super fierce offensive firepower.

Regarding Su Yang's arrangement, assistant coach Brian was slightly puzzled: "Why isn't the blue team Russell? He defended..."

Brian didn't finish his sentence, but Su Yang responded with a smile, knowing that the second half of the sentence was to say that Westbrook's defense is better.

"Russell's defense tends to be passionate, and he needs to devote himself to the big scene to reach the upper limit. This kind of training environment makes the value of simulated defense low, and Sean Livingston is no longer the former Sean Livingston. Wait and see Bar…"

As the voice fell, assistant coach Brian raised his eyebrows slightly, assistant coaches Snyder and Mark also showed a little surprise, mainly because Su Yang clearly thought that Livingston's defensive average was higher, which sounded like saying that the Suns Rise from the south.

Livingston was seriously injured before, and he has been on and off in recent seasons. His personal technical characteristics and physical conditions are not very related to "good defense". Advantage.

Seeing the reaction of the four teaching assistants, Su Yang didn't explain anymore.
Because they are justified in being surprised, after all, Livingston doesn't know that he can do a good job of defense now.

In the few seasons since Livingston returned from injury, he has moved around many teams, and no team has ever expected him to contribute to defense.

But Su Yang knew that Livingston could do a good job, and it was this season that he developed his defense, so he strongly suggested signing.

While thinking about it, the simulated battle started.

All the coaches set their sights on Livingston.

The sound of the basketball hitting the floor, the sound of the sneakers rubbing against the floor, and the voices of the players communicating and shouting gradually merged into one mass. In the blink of an eye, 10 minutes passed, and the curious expressions of the teaching assistants obviously changed to dignified, and finally frozen into excitement.

Livingston's defensive effect is beyond expectations. Although he is thin and thin, he takes the initiative to take advantage of his height and frequently rotates in the three positions of point guard, shooting guard and small forward, helping the blue team to strictly limit the white team's breakthrough. Excellent basketball IQ, standing in advance many times to block breakthroughs, encountering opponents and trying to rely on close contact, decisively retreating and dodging, encountering opponents rushing, and flexibly chasing close to him, the key is not to take fake shots at all, always Apply long-arm interference to opposing players.

During the timeout when the whistle was blown, not to mention the four assistant coaches, even the players on the field were surprised and praised them one after another.

And Livingston himself was a little confused, and then smiled: "The coach trusts me to defend, I must work hard..."

Hearing this, Su Yang applauded, thinking that Livingston, the secret weapon, could already be tested.

(End of this chapter)