Basketball's best forward and guard

Chapter 15 15 [Call Heibei]

Jiang Hao didn't intend to leave this small rental house after signing the new contract. On the one hand, the landlord, Sean, was a good person who had helped him, and they got along pretty well. On the other hand, he felt that there was no need to move. Whether he will play for the Spurs a year later is still unknown. With the time to move, it is better to practice more.

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After the coaching staff formally trained Jiang Hao, Jiang Hao suddenly discovered that apart from talent, he was indeed far behind in other aspects.

From this perspective, it is not unreasonable that he was not selected until the end of the second round. Regardless of his status as a yellow man and a non-inner player, it is impossible for him to rise to the first round.

Englander told Jiang Hao that the training of ball-holding posture and foot training always complement each other. In this case, he formulated a foot training plan for Jiang Hao.

In many cases, Jiang Hao even tied the elastic cord to shoot.

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A day later, the Spurs played against the Clippers for the second time this season at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers.

The two teams played against each other for the first time this season at the Spurs' home court, but the final winner was the Clippers.

After sending away Chris Paul, Griffin became the new core of the Clippers, and their configuration still looks very good. Even in the strong West, it should not be difficult to reach the playoffs.

At the beginning of the season, the Clippers were in great momentum, playing a wave of extremely dazzling nine-game winning streak, and overwhelmed the Golden State Warriors to reach the top position in the Western Conference. Just when many people felt that Paul was indeed the one who should go At that time, the Clippers told everyone with a five-game losing streak that they were still the familiar team.

Before the start of the game against the Spurs, the Clippers just won the city derby. After all, although the Clippers are not considered a top team, the situation of the Zijin Lakers in the past few seasons is obviously worse.

Since Kobe's first serious injury to his retirement last year, and extended to this season, this honored giant team in NBA history has been in a trough, and their road to reconstruction seems to be a long way to go.

In this case, it is not surprising to lose to the former younger brother Clippers.

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There is no harm if there is no comparison. Although the Lakers are now a big team, with their strong background and fans' sentiments, every time there is a game, Staples is always full of seats. Conversely, when the Clippers When there is a game, the entire Staples looks a little empty.

No, the game against the Spurs was like this.

It's no wonder that as early as last year, Clippers owner Ballmer publicly stated that the Clippers will have their own arena and leave Staples.

Jiang Hao absolutely did not expect that he would play so early in this game. After the regular suspension of the first quarter, he was replaced by Popovich.

The reason is that Parker, who started the game, was in a sluggish state, and he was completely blown by the "Prince" Rivers Jr. on the offensive end.

As the team's offensive engine, if Parker misfires at this point, the entire team's offense will be affected. After all, the Clippers have Jordan and Griffin inside, and it is difficult for Aldridge to open the situation all at once.

Ginobili played alongside Jiang Hao. Popovich gave Jiang Hao simple instructions, that is, try to limit the opponent's important firepower, Louis Williams, and let Ginobili lead the team's offense.

To be honest, defending Louis Williams is definitely a big challenge.

Who is this guy?

It is impossible for Jiang Hao not to know that he has not played a lot of starting games in his career, but his scoring ability is exceptional. As the winner of the "Best Sixth Man" award in the 2014-2015 season, he can always create threats to opponents on the offensive end.

"Come back from the timeout, Greg sent Manu + China Jiang's backcourt combination, let's see what happens next"

The Clippers were the first to attack, and the ball-handler was Louis Williams. Jiang Hao chose to stick to the defense when Louis Williams just passed through the midfield. Louis Williams has the ability to shoot three-pointers Yes, he didn't want to give him a chance to shoot a three-pointer.

Jiang Hao, who has two long arms, can always use this advantage to put pressure on the opponent. This time is the same. Louis Williams originally planned to use Griffin to pull the ball to the high screen and pass the ball back to Gerry Fen let the latter complete the shot, but he didn't expect his pass to be directly destroyed by Li Hao. If it weren't for Little Rivers' quick eyesight and quick hands, the ball would even be lost.

Even so, Jiang Hao's sabotage pass further consumed the Clippers' offensive time, which also led to the subsequent forced shot by Rivers and failed to hit.

Turning to the Spurs’ offense, Ginobili pushed the ball into the frontcourt and leaned on Rivers Jr. to try to reach the basket. However, Jordan reacted quickly and directly blocked Ginobili’s advance route. , Manu Ginobili had to throw the ball to Pau Gasol at the free throw line.

Facing the young and strong Griffin, Gasol could only choose to pass the ball again. On the right side of the paint, Jiang Hao suddenly appeared in this position.

brush!
Louis Williams was a step slower and could only watch Jiang Hao hit the shot.

One offense and one defense, Louis Williams thinks there is something really interesting about this yellow skin. In recent seasons, apart from Jeremy Lin, he seems to have never seen a yellow-faced player in the NBA. Where did this guy come from? of?
At this moment, Clippers coach Doc Rivers has the same doubts as Louis Williams.

"This guy is from China. He played in the NCAA in college. He is a second-round pick this year. In the past week, this guy averaged 20+ per game."

The assistant's remarks made Rivers frown instantly.

Second-round pick, but averaged 20+ per game in the past week?

What is this ghost?

Is it another story of garbage turned into treasure?

Rivers turned his head and looked at Popovich. Is the old man going to be lucky?Rivers used to work under Popovich, and the two have a good personal relationship. He knows that Popovich has been a bit difficult at work in the past two seasons, and it is difficult to achieve any results with a group of old people. Accompanying him for more than 20 years of work.

But the pictures of the Western Conference finals last season told everyone that the San Antonio Spurs are still championship contenders. Although the Spurs are very difficult now, as long as they usher in Leonard's comeback, no one dares to underestimate them.

After all, the combination of double virtue itself is not weak. In this case, now there is another second-round pick with an average of 20+ per game?

Rivers' butt was instantly chilly.

"Patrick, you go, go and get that Chinese player." Without saying anything, Rivers turned around and yelled at Beverly on the bench.

(End of this chapter)