Bishop of the Abyss

Chapter 117 117. Battle the Bucks, Punish Bogut!
This year is also the last year of Ariza's rookie contract, but based on Ariza's personal performance, the next contract is destined not to be too big.

And Ariza's struggling personal performance, coupled with the expiring rookie contract, is worthless.

The Timberwolves' willingness to reach such a deal with the Knicks must be for the 2006 first-round pick, otherwise the deal is completely unreasonable.

Ariza's average playing time this season is as high as 20 minutes. The current data will definitely not satisfy the fans, and it can even be said to be very inefficient.

But I am afraid that only Luke knows that Ariza's personal ability is far more than that. Ariza's performance conflicts with coach Whitman's coaching style.

Originally, the head coach of the Knicks this season should be Larry Brown, who just got out of class from the Pistons.

However, due to the butterfly effect brought by Luke last season, Larry Brown is currently lying at home and is unemployed, so the head coach of the Knicks this season is Whitman.

Under Whitman, Ariza was completely used as a defensive blue-collar, averaging only 0.2 three-pointers per game.

In the positional battle, Whitman used Ariza as a ball-handling breakthrough player. In this case, Ariza's personal strengths are naturally difficult to play, which makes Ariza very struggling during the game. It is not an exaggeration to say that the pearl is dusty. .

Ariza is definitely one of the best 3D players in NBA history. Excellent defensive prediction and three-point shooting allow Ariza to be plug-and-play in any team, without considering the problem of running-in with teammates.

In the tactical system, Ariza only needs to land on the bottom corners on both sides to wait for the shot, and then lock the opposing star on the defensive end. This is all the tasks Ariza needs to complete on the court.

Ariza's height and wingspan are very good, and his defensive predictions are brutal. Even the "Zen Master" Jackson gave Ariza the title of "Cobra" during the Lakers period.

Using this to describe an offensive player being targeted by Ariza is as frightening as being targeted by a cobra, and on the offensive end, Ariza is also lying in ambush like a cobra to give a fatal blow.

It's just that Ariza hasn't met his own Bole yet, and he hasn't met a coach who knows how to use him. This makes Ariza, who has excellent physical fitness, dusty and can only appear in the lineup as a small person.

But Luke, a 3D player like Ariza, knows how to use it too well. Even if Ariza's comprehensive ability is not as good as Salmons, but in terms of three-pointers and defense alone, Ariza must definitely be ahead of Salmons. superior.

What's more, it is also this 2006 first-round draft pick that has made Luke's birth a long time ago. Putting this draft pick in Luke's hands is equivalent to a future All-Star player falling into his hands.

In the eyes of other fans, the Timberwolves have no profit or loss, even a little inexplicable, but in Luke's view, this deal is definitely a blood profit.

The swap between Ariza and Salmons kept the Timberwolves' forward defense from falling, but the Timberwolves bought a first-round pick from the Knicks for nothing.

The value of this draft pick in Luke's hands is definitely far beyond people's imagination, otherwise Luke would not have targeted the Knicks early.

As for what Luke needs to do next is to adapt Ariza to the team environment and practice more corner three-point shooting on both sides on the offensive end.

I believe that before the playoffs, Ariza's transformation will definitely make everyone feel bright!
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February 11.
The Timberwolves will be a guest in Milwaukee to challenge the Bucks. In the recent period, the Timberwolves will usher in a wave of away games. They have to play six consecutive away games before they can return to the home court.

The Bucks in this game are the fourth opponent of the Timberwolves' six-game streak.

The Bucks' record this season is not bad. Compared with last season, the Bucks have become significantly stronger. In the relatively weak Eastern Conference, the Bucks are still very hopeful to enter the playoffs.

At present, the head star of the Bucks is Michael Reed. As a head star Michael Reed has many shortcomings, poor defensive ability and low offensive efficiency.

But as a second-round pick, Michael Reid's ability to step from a role player to the Bucks' star position is enough to prove how hard Michael Reed is.

In addition to Michael Reid, the other two players in the Bucks' backcourt also have certain strengths. Both TJ Ford and Mo Williams can be regarded as relatively confident offensive guards.

However, no matter who these two are partnering with Michael Reid in the backcourt, they are not suitable, and their defensive capabilities are more than one.

This also makes the Bucks' defense basically no defense at all, and a defender with some strength can penetrate it by himself.

As a team that averages more points per game than points per game, the Bucks still have hope of making the playoffs this year. From here, it is not difficult to see what the current Eastern Conference looks like.

Strong teams are strong, weak teams are weak, and the overall level is not at the same level as the West.

The Timberwolves definitely have an advantage in this game. As long as the players perform normally, the chances of the Bucks killing the Timberwolves in an upset will never exceed [-]%. This is the background of the defending champion Timberwolves!
In fact, Luke didn't care about winning or losing this game, because Luke's attention was all attracted by Bogut, a useless dog.

Comparing Bogut to a dog is an insult to the animal.

The former World Bogut made many insulting remarks against China, showing favor to Western countries by deliberately discrediting China on social media.

Bogut on the court was originally an extremely dirty player, coupled with his despicable character, which made Bogut the most hated player in Chinese basketball.

From the moment Bogut entered the league as the No. [-] pick, Luke didn't intend to give him any chance.

As for Bogut's future, sorry, Bogut has no future at all!
In Luke's eyes, Bogut is an ant that can be crushed to death at any time, and Luke, the dregs of Bogut, will not have any psychological burden.

If Bogut can still play vigorously for a full season in front of Luke, Luke will not even be in the mood to win the championship. Bogut will not only spoil people's interest, but also dirty people's eyes.

"Jamal, I have a task for you in the first half. No matter what method you use, you must satisfy me, otherwise you will definitely be pushed on the bench by me."

"In the first half, I'll let other people feed you the ball. I humiliated that guy Andrew on the field, and I lost all his face. I couldn't lift my head at home."

After hearing what head coach Luke said, Magloire looked solemn. This was the first time Magloire saw Luke so solemn.

Although Magloire didn't know why Luke wanted him to blow up the young man opposite him, what Magloire knew was that there would be nothing wrong with following Luke's arrangement.

"Yes, coach! I will definitely do my best in this game!" Magloire clenched his fists solemnly.

"Coach, that guy on the other side has a grudge against you? Why don't you just let me play, as long as you ask, I promise to let him lie in the hospital." Speaking of this, Eddie Griffin paused for a moment before continuing, " Or lie in a funeral home."

In the past, when Eddie Griffin volunteered, Luke would subconsciously frown, but this time Luke did not refuse: "Sometimes being clean and tidy is a kind of kindness, and some people are far from being physically tortured." Not enough!"

(End of this chapter)