NBA villain

Chapter 249: The Nets
Halfway through the season, the winning percentages of each team tended to stabilize.

At the same time, signings and transactions in the free market and the trading market have gradually become hot. Some teams that are preparing to show off their skills in the playoffs have begun to trade to strengthen their teams. The needs of the team are undercurrents.

In the rumor board, the Warriors also have many players involved.

For example, the Frenchman Pietrus who performed well in the first half of the season, the veteran Dale Davis whose contract has expired, etc., when there is a transaction value, many teams come to ask the price.

The Warriors have three games left in January, one against the Nets, one against the Sonics, and a back-to-back against the Clippers.

The Suns set off a small ball storm in the league. Since this season, the record has topped the list. Only a few top teams in the league, such as the Spurs, Pistons, and Heat, can beat the Suns.At this time, the most painful should be the Dallas people. They gave up a team engine and assisted the sun to rise in Phoenix.

On January 1, the Warriors played against the Nets at home.

The Nets had a poor record at the beginning of this season. After a period of glory, the Eastern Conference quickly rose to top teams such as the Heat and Pistons.Coupled with the Celtics, Chicago Bulls and other teams that have performed well this season, a big crisis has emerged for the Nets.

So in December last year, a blockbuster transaction occurred between the Nets and the Raptors.

Vince Carter traded Alonzo Mourning, Aaron Williams, Eric Williams and two future draft picks to the New Jersey Nets.

The combination of Vince Carter, Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson has become the trident of the post-Nets era.

Carter had long wanted to leave Canada. After Chris Bosh played better and better, the Raptors management made up their minds to trade Carter and rebuild around the young Chris Bosh. The veteran and the Nets' two draft picks.

And the Nets are also eager to get Carter. Such a superstar with high commercial value and strong ability is in line with the overall city positioning of the Nets. It would be even better if they can relocate to New York.

What I didn't expect was that the new combination of the Nets has gone through a very long period of running-in pain. Until now, they have never found the right way to win. Carter and Kidd did not show much. The combination reaction, the team's record is very bad.

Up to now, the Nets have only achieved 15 wins and 26 losses, ranking 10th in the Eastern Conference, even lower than the records of the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers.

At this time, the entire Nets team was also in deep trading vortex, including Kidd and Jefferson.Since the loss of Kenyon Martin in the offseason, there have been rumors that Kidd will leave New Jersey. Such a super point guard in the top three levels in the league must have attracted a lot of attention. The Rockets, Mavericks and even the Knicks Have a strong willingness to trade.

The Nets try their best to cover up such a situation and claim that Kidd is not for sale. Kidd has great expectations for the future of the Nets. The combination of Kidd and Carter will inevitably rise in the East.

In any case, the Nets are caught in such a turbulent situation both internally and externally. The Nets challenge the Warriors in an away game in the West, and they are back to back.

Before the game, Zhang Weiping looked at the players' roster, "I don't know what kind of method the Nets use to limit Yang Di. Without Kenyon Martin, the Nets' tactical flexibility has dropped several levels... Oh, and they took center Nenad Kostic from Serbia."

"This is a big center at 2 meters and weighs 13 kilograms."

Yang Jian said with a smile: "I think the arrangement of the Nets is a bit risky. Nenad Krstic is just a rookie who has just entered the league this year, although he retains the delicate style of play and the fierce and confrontational style of the Eastern European insiders. , but in the face of Yang Di, who can grab 15.1 rebounds per game, it may be difficult to gain the upper hand."

"This is also very likely a signal from the Nets. Huo, maybe the Nets are really not prepared to attack inside, and rely on the outside to drive the entire team." Zhang Weiping continued, "The Nets played in Sacramento yesterday, 93 to 113 Lost to the Kings by 20 points, the Kings insider Brad Miller scored 32 points and 12 rebounds and penetrated the inside line of the Nets. If the Nets did not pay attention to the inside line of the Warriors, this game would become very difficult .”

"The Warriors' inside offense is far better than people think."

"The main thing is that I was confused by Yang Di's excellent defense. I thought that Yang Di and Murphy were only good at grabbing boards, blocking blocks and assisting defense, but I didn't realize that these two people have their own ways of attacking inside. .”

"The key point is that the Warriors are not weak on the outside. Richardson and Dunleavy can shoot suddenly. If the Nets are not careful outside, it is really possible to be hit by others and the players come out."

The two chatted and explained in a relaxed manner, and players from both sides entered the field.

The Nets' starting lineup: PG Kidd, SG Vince Carter, SF Rodney Buford, PF Brian Slaka Bryan, C Nenad Kostic.

Jefferson was unable to play due to injury. Except for Kidd and Vince Carter, the Nets were all little-known teenagers.

Yang Di faced Kostic, and the Serbian stood in front of him, ready to jump the ball.

Yang Di smiled at Kostic, making the Serbian smile horribly.

He jumped lightly, and with Kostic looking up, he easily tapped the ball away.

Fisher dribbled the ball to the front court, and Kidd defended him. This is the strongest defensive player in the league's No. 1 position. Fisher didn't dare to have singled out or other ideas. Chadson holds the ball.

Facing Vince Carter, Richardson trembled with excitement.

Two generations of slam dunk kings are both dubbed the title of the league dunk general. The 28-year-old Carter is 4 years older than Richardson. Both of them are in the golden stage of their basketball careers.
Richardson held the ball with three threats, facing Carter's close defense, stepped his right foot to the left, and took a tentative step.

He exploded suddenly, took a step to the right with his right foot, and the speed was astonishing.

"So fast!" Carter was taken aback. He hadn't played against Richardson for a long time. He didn't expect this guy to grow to such a degree!
Carter's defense was weak, and Richardson had the advantage of body shape after breaking through. After the second step, he directly passed Carter cleanly and went straight to the basket.

Bryan emptied Murphy to defend, faced Richardson, and jumped high.

The red-headed and short-inch Brian Slack Brian was a second-round pick in 01. His talent was mediocre. Although Richardson is a guard, he is obviously higher than him when he jumps in the air. In addition, he is a side defense. Can't touch it at all.

Richardson stretched out his right hand obliquely, his figure was like a tomahawk in the air, and he dunked with a "bang".

"Beautiful!" Zhang Weiping and Yang Jian yelled at the same time. The Warriors kicked off such a morale-boosting goal in the opening game, which brightened everyone's eyes and lifted their spirits.

(End of this chapter)