Big Zhi and Kobe's Lakers Dynasty

Chapter 342 The Coach's Worries

Although the Los Angeles Lakers got off to a good start with a 117-96, 21-point victory over the Utah Jazz at home, coach Delmar Harris was still dissatisfied with certain details of the game.

In the team's physiotherapy room, Delmar Harris invited the others out, and after he and Wang Dazhi were the only ones left, he began to talk about the future of the team straight to the point.

Delmar Harris: "How do you think the bus is doing today, DZ?"

Others may not be clear, but Delmar Harris knows well that if Wang Dazhi hadn't made suggestions in the playoffs last season, the Los Angeles Lakers would have missed the championship.

It has become Delmar Harris' creed to ask the big Zhi when everything is undecided.

Wang Dazhi knew that this seemingly simple conversation would determine the basketball careers of many people, so he had to think it over before talking.

Wang Dazhi: "If the full score is [-], I will give it [-] points."

After pondering for a while, Wang Dazhi made an answer that surprised Delmar Harris.

Daba and Wang Dazhi are from the same country, and both belong to the same agent. How could Wang Dazhi give such a low score?

Delmar Harris: "Although the coach left the field with 20 fouls in less than 6 minutes, he is outstanding in terms of plus-minus and offensive and defensive efficiency. Why do you only give him three points?"

For Wang Dazhi, Delmar Harris was a little confused. He always felt that the words and deeds of this young man were not what he should have at this age.

Wang Dazhi: "I think the team has a problem with the use of the bus, which led to his three-point performance."

After one season, Wang Dazhi was well aware of his unique position in the mind of coach Delmar Harris, so he was blunt when he said this, and there was no need for detours.

Delmar Harris: "You must know more about the bus than the coaching staff, so tell me, how should we use the bus?"

Only then did Delmar Harris understand that Wang Dazhi was trying to say something nice to the bus!

Wang Dazhi: "Coach, everyone agrees that Daba's defensive ability is not good enough, and his lateral movement ability will probably not improve much throughout his career, so when he is beaten by a small player, We have to find a way to protect him.

Just like the pick-and-roll between Howard Ellis and Greg Ostertag today, Nick should resolutely grab it. Although Bus is only a role player, after we have to avoid his weaknesses, he Can exert unexpected energy.

I know what you're thinking, you must think, as the defending champions, we should try something different, right? "

Trying to figure out other people's thoughts is Wang Dazhi's forte. It is not easy to be the head coach of the defending champion. Every team that is determined to compete for the championship will repeatedly study the play style of the Los Angeles Lakers. If Coach Delmar Harris does not try If there are some new things, then your team will inevitably fall into a passive situation.

Delmar Harris: "That's right, last year's defending champion Chicago Bulls was defeated in the Finals because of your thorough research. This kind of thing gave me a big warning.

In terms of hard power, we still have a big gap compared to the Chicago Bulls. If we want to successfully defend the title, then as you said, we have to prepare some special tactics.

But I think the ability of Yibus is not enough for us to develop new cornerstone tactics, so I don't think it is necessary to protect him specially. His task is to make good use of six fouls when Shaq is resting, which is enough. "

Wang Dazhi's guess is correct. Delmar Harris came to him because he was worried that the Lakers would be targeted by other teams, but Delmar Harris still didn't approve of the coach's ability.

Wang Dazhi: "I think of a special tactic that is very suitable for the Lakers, but the bus is a key part of it."

For the sake of talking about this, Wang Dazhi naturally thought of everything in advance.

Delmar Harris: "As long as it is your suggestion, I will definitely consider it carefully."

The current Delmar Harris is almost on the verge of finding Jerry West to offer Wang Dazhi a salary as an assistant coach.

Wang Dazhi: "You all know the advantages of the big bus defending and eating cakes at the basket, but his greatest specialty is passing the ball!

Whether it's a high position support or a long throw across the court, the bus can accurately deliver the ball to the hands of those who have opportunities! "

As long as fans who have watched the CBA in the early years know that Daba's three-pointers and passing are absolutely amazing. He was almost a point forward when he was in the XJ team.

Wang Dazhi has long been planning for Shaq's departure. If Shaq really turns against Kobe, he is confident that he and Kobe will stay, whether it is his and Kobe's strength and potential, or Xiaozhi's overturning means. , the person who will leave will be Shaquille O'Neal.

So where does the Lakers go after losing the Sharks? Wang Dazhi must make a plan in advance. The most reliable plan is to bring the NBA into the booming world ahead of schedule!

With his athletic ability and three-point shooting level, he is simply the perfect power forward in the small ball era!
And Daba, the center, is tailor-made for running and bombing. He has three points and one pass. As long as he can control the number of fouls and strengthen the defense, Daba will do a lot!

In Wang Dazhi's vision, the bus should play like the future Kevin Love!

Moreover, Shaquille is still in the contract period. If he insists on leaving, his value will also bring quite good quality assets to the Lakers, so even if Shaquille O'Neal really leaves, the Los Angeles Lakers will maintain Championship competition!
Delmar Harris: "In the summer league, the bus seemed to pass two accurate long passes, and I didn't pay much attention at the time, because Shaq's team didn't allow such fast breaks.

But when Shaq is not on the court, playing like this will fully activate your and Kobe's athletic ability!

Well, when the coach is resting with Shaq, we will play different basketball, which will make the opponent very troublesome.

Now the teams that want to attack the championship are hoarding heavy insiders. If we can be fast or slow, it will be a great advantage! "

It can be seen from Delma Harris' expression that he is quite satisfied with Wang Dazhi's suggestion!
Wang Dazhi: "As long as you trust the bus, he will definitely be able to give you a satisfactory answer!"

In fact, whether it is Wang Dazhi or Kobe, they all want to bring up the rhythm. As coach Delmar Harris said, only speeding up can activate his and Kobe's athletic ability.

(End of this chapter)