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Stevens' subsequent self-introduction was also very characteristic, which made the team members laugh again.

He's really an easy-going head coach.

"Okay, I know how much you long for the championship, and I will tell you how we will win this championship now."

After the brief opening remarks, Stevens immediately stepped into the role of head coach.

"We had a great season last season, Don and AD were great as a core, Nicola was talented, Jrue, Trevor, Anthony shot really well from the perimeter, Spencer, JaVale, Al , Bismarck's performance is also very good.

Reaching the Western Conference finals, completing a 1-3 reversal, the only team in the playoffs to win at the Warriors' home court, those have proved that we are a very talented and very resilient team. "

Stevens pulled the tactical board over, and he first affirmed the team's performance last season.

"But we're missing one thing."

He changed the subject as he spoke.

"team."

His words caused a commotion among the players. Stevens meant that they were not team-oriented.

"I don't mean you don't play like a team, but you lack a team style of play."

However, Stevens' next words quickly dispelled the doubts of the players.

"The core of our style of play last season was that Tang held the ball to score points. After Nikola entered the starting lineup, he has a greater sense of space and a better effect of scoring points. This is a simple and practical style of play, but it is also easy to be targeted. "

Stevens talked eloquently.

"Once Tang is caught in a double-team and cannot score, or other players feel bad, the entire offense will become struggling, and even if Tang can score, he will consume a lot of energy in the double-team."

Stevens' words caused the team members to think for a while, and then they all nodded in unison.

In fact, the tactics of the Pelicans in the past two seasons have been relatively simple, and last year's playoffs did encounter the situation Stevens said.

This is a very sharp analysis.

"We want to keep this tactic, it can come in handy at critical moments, but before that, we need to establish a new tactical system to make the game easier."

Stevens began to draw on the tactical board as he spoke.

"The pick-and-roll is the core of our tactical offense. Most of the tactics are initiated by the pick-and-roll, and so is our tactical system."

Stevens then began to describe the tactical system.

It looks a bit complicated, and the tactics of each player on the field are also very clear.

After listening to it, Tang Tian probably understood his tactical system.

This is a system that is somewhat similar to the Spurs' hammer tactics, but not exactly the same.

To be precise, he is a directional hammer tactic that focuses the end point on the core of the team's offense.

Create space and contain the defense through the running of the pitcher, and create scoring opportunities for the core through the organization or transition of the big man at the top of the arc.

That's very Stevens.

You must know that Thomas Jr. averaged 22+ per game with the Celtics last season, and inside scorers like Sullinger also averaged 2.3 assists per game.

And it really suits the Pelicans as well.

Tang Tian's scoring ability is definitely far superior to Thomas Jr., and Jokic's organization and passing ability are not comparable to Sullinger.

When Stevens was about to finish speaking, Tang Tian observed the reactions of the others.

Most of the team members listened intently.

Stevens' previous speech gave people a sense of easygoing and lack of dignity, but after explaining this series of tactics, he successfully won respect for himself.

There are many kinds of coaches. Monty Williams wins respect for himself through his excellent interpersonal relationship with players; Povich has made a name for himself through his tactical prowess.

Stevens is a bit like Popovich, and this is the most direct way to earn respect.

After all, the duty of the head coach is tactics, and tactics are the most overwhelming.

Tang Tian also paid attention to Williams and found that he was listening very seriously.

He also seems to understand why Williams is willing to return to the Pelicans, and he should also respect Stevens.

"Complicated tactics require sufficient tacit understanding and absolute trust between each other. One thing we must learn in the game is to share the ball. You are willing to pass the ball to players with better opportunities. When the time comes, you will definitely get a pass from the player.”

After explaining the tactics, Stevens also mentioned the team's tacit understanding.

That's what he used to do at Butler and the Celtics, playing team basketball.

And his way of speaking is really easy to accept.

After Tang Tian finished listening, he suddenly felt like he was back in the Spurs period.

Stevens, can really take this team further.

Chapter 726 Young Popovich (third update!)

"This is the part we need to work hard on. I know that the new tactical system will take time to adapt, but there is one thing I ask you to do well before the start of the season. Defense, compared to talent, is a Attitude determines the content of the effect."

Stevens' tone before was relatively peaceful, but only when he said this, his tone became serious.

It can be seen that he is using this method to emphasize what he said.

The most direct signal that the players can get is that there may be something to say about the poor offense, but don't blame me for being rude if the defense is not good.

In the following time, Stevens began to explain the defense again.

And he was talking about systematic defense.

From the selection of defensive positions, to the mutual defense response, and the defensive choices when dealing with different tactics.

Stevens' defensive tactical system is even more complex than the offensive system.

He's really a coach who takes defense very seriously.

"Nicola, I know your defense was not good enough last season, but I ask you to do well in the new season."

After explaining the tactics, Stevens also said to Jokic alone.

This method is very direct, but it also makes his attitude more clear. Everyone must do a good job of defense.

Jokic nodded. He finally completed the muscle gain after a hellish summer, and now he is holding back his energy to prove himself on the court.

He may not be a defensive champion, but he will never be the one who drags the team's defense back.

His tough style on the field has already shown that he is a very strong person in his bones.

After talking about the tactical system, Stevens went on to announce that the first day of training will be defense.

Just like Tang Tian started with defense when he entered the NBA, the first thing Stevens did was to improve the team's defense.

The Pelicans' defense last season relied more on individual defensive ability and enthusiasm.

In the starting lineup of the Pelicans, Davis, Ariza, Tang Tian, ​​and Holiday are all absolutely top defensive players in the league, and Biyombo and Aminu on the bench are also top-notch defensive players in the league.

Just relying on ability alone, they also played a good defense.

Stevens' system is all about making their defense stronger.

In just one day of training, the players gained more confidence than in one season.

Feeling this change, Tang Tian felt a little excited.

He is a player now, and his identity as a coach in his previous life is different. Even when Williams was coaching, he could only give tactical advice.

It is simply unrealistic for him to use the tactical system for the Pelicans like a coach.

No matter how talkative the head coach is, he won't let you come here like this.

This is determined by identity.

But now that Stevens is here, this set of tactical systems will really make a qualitative change in the strength of the Pelicans.

After the training, the players went to the locker room humming and shouting.

Stevens held Davis alone.

"AD, when you are on the court, you should move more off the ball on the offensive end, give full play to the flexibility of your big man, and vent your emotions reasonably after successful defense on the defensive end, which will help the morale of the team. "

Stevens is making a small fuss about Davis alone.

Tang Tian hadn't left yet, and nodded when he heard what Stevens said.

These are some very specific things, but they will definitely help Davis' performance.

After returning to the locker room, the players took a shower one after another.

Tang Tian came out of the locker room after taking a shower, and saw Stevens chatting with Jokic alone again.

"You have the ability to shoot three-pointers. You need to practice more on this area. When you get a three-pointer in a game, you must shoot decisively. You can treat yourself like Ray Allen. As long as you make one or two shots, the opponent will not dare to shoot." Then shrink to the basket."

Tang Tian continued to nod when he heard this.

He suddenly felt that Stevens was like Popovich who was 30 years younger. He focused on defense and had a systematic offense.

He found some kind of treasure for the Pelicans.

During the following period, under the leadership of Stevens, the Pelicans' training enthusiasm was high.

That state is like being fed chicken soup every day.

Tang Tian could see this change.

As a coach before, the team he coached also had this kind of atmosphere.

But the experience as a coach and as a player is completely different.

As a player, he can really live in that atmosphere and feel the excitement of the players to accept a good tactical system.

Whether it's pouring chicken soup or dealing with interpersonal relationships, it can't compare to this one-tenth.

He can understand why Stevens in history can train a group of role players from the Celtics into a playoff powerhouse, and he can better understand the changes Popovich brought to the Spurs, and he can even understand the Warriors Why can the strength soar suddenly.

This is the systemic impact of a good coach.

GDP is excellent, Tatum Brown and the others are very talented, and the Splash Brothers are also very talented, but without Popovich, Stevens, and Cole, they may not be able to achieve that kind of results.

Good coaches and players go hand in hand.

Because I used to be a coach, I felt that anyone could be a coach when I became a player. Even after he had the right to speak in the Pelicans, he didn't have any requirements for the coach.

But after changing to a good coach, he found that the change was much bigger than he expected.

Now, he really thinks the Pelicans will be a blockbuster in the new season.

Time flies, half a month passed in a blink of an eye, and it was early October.

The NBA preseason is less than a week away.

After the Pelicans' half-month training camp, the offense really hasn't improved much.

As Stevens said, a complex tactical system cannot be achieved overnight.

But their defense has improved significantly compared to last season.

Also, as Stevens said, defense requires more enthusiasm than offense.

Of course, their defensive talents are also good enough.

Jokic's changes are also gratifying, although limited by his physical condition, it is difficult for him to become a defensive champion like Whiteside.

But with his enthusiasm and the changes brought about by his muscle gain in the summer, single defense is no longer a loophole for the team.

Even against defenders, he has a certain chance of successful defense.

And the defensive system built by Stevens protected him even more.

Even players like Thomas Jr. and Irving can be protected in Stevens' system, let alone Jokic.

In this day's training class, Jokic gave Aminu a big hat in defense, and roared excitedly after taking the risk.

Just like his roar, the Pelicans can't wait for the new season!

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