NBA: I am the card dealer

Chapter 287 Opening Battle!

As soon as this ranking came out, countless fans called it outrageous.

According to this arrangement, the Heat's Big Three were all in the top ten last season. Isn't it a matter of course that the Heat won the championship last season?

Why the Heat won the championship last season was still controversial.

Many people say that this is a typical consequentialism.

The Heat successfully won the championship, and in the new season they will try their best to improve the positions of the Big Three of Xue Liancheng, Wade, and Gasol.

If you don't win the championship...

Ha ha……

Just like Curry of the Warriors, he was kicked to fifth place, and Thompson was not even in the top ten.

In addition, many people question Xue Liancheng's high ranking.

Reason: Although Xue Liancheng was the double MVP last season and led the team to win the championship, after all, he has not proven his ability to lead the team on his own. He is ranked among the top three, which is obviously unfair to other superstars.

This argument has been echoed by many fans.

But it was also ridiculed by many people.

"Xue Liancheng was the MVP of the regular season last season and the assist leader. He came back to lead the team to reverse the Cavaliers and finally won the championship. This ability is not ranked first, which is an insult to James."

"That's right, even my defeated generals are ranked first. What's wrong with Xue Liancheng being ranked third?"

"Those people just stay in the old calendar and always use seniority to suppress others. Let me just say one thing, was Xue Liancheng the best in the league last season?"

"Ranking third is still higher? The first one was nailed to the pillar of shame, and the second one only played more than 20 games last season. I can't figure out why the two of them are ranked in the top two."

Obviously.

There are still many fans who were conquered by Xue Liancheng's performance last season. They all believe that Xue Liancheng's performance ranking first is not an exaggeration.

Ranked third, why is it so high?

Total nonsense...

And amid the heated discussion.

The time soon came to mid-October.

The Knicks have officially begun their journey of adjustment.

After several preseason games, there were many problems, such as running positions, pick-and-rolls, screens, and cooperation.

This is also impossible.

After all, all the important rotations of the Knicks are new players signed from various teams this summer. They have never played together. Everyone does not understand each other's technical characteristics, playing habits, and what they are good at.

That's it……

It would be a shame if we could cooperate well.

Besides.

There are also lineup matching issues, tactical arrangement issues, system construction issues, and a series of other issues, all of which came to mind, catching Tyronn Lue off guard.

In addition, Tyronn Lue became the head coach for the first time and found that many things were different from what he imagined.

For example, communicate this issue with players.

When he was an assistant coach in the past, he could still get along with the players as friends.

But things are different now. He is the head coach and communicating with his players as a friend seems a bit unworkable.

Some players go their own way and are simply unwilling to accept Tyronn Lue's arrangements.

Isn't this a mess?

and so……

Prestige still needs to be established. A head coach without prestige cannot control the situation at all.

Another example is the initial configuration issue.

Because the tactical arrangements were unclear, Tyronn Lue adjusted several starting sets. In the end, everyone felt that he had the ability to start.

This results in everyone inside having their own Xiao Jiujiu.

When Xue Liancheng saw that something was not right, he stood up and made the final decision. The starting lineup was determined: point guard himself, shooting guard Will Barton, small forward Crowder, power forward PJ Tucker, and center Lopez.

This is also the reason why he admitted to recommending Tyronn Lue during the media day interview. This is to establish his supremacy in the team in disguise, and at the same time to deter others and allow the fast tactics of the new season to be implemented. .

After confirming the first start.

He immediately approached Tyronn Lue, who not only needed to confirm the starting lineup, but also the most basic tactical issues.

Tyronn Lue: "Xue, I think your proposal is very good. I have watched most of your game videos last season. Your overall view of promoting fast breaks and defensive counterattacks is really eye-catching."

This was the answer given by Tyronn Lue after Xue Liancheng stated that he should use fast tactics.

Xue Liancheng: "This is why I am optimistic about you. You are young, willing to accept new things, willing to change your thinking, willing to accept suggestions, and at the same time you know how to get along with the players."

Tyronn Lu blushed slightly, "Don't worry, I will find a way to resolve everyone's differences."

Xue Liancheng: "In addition to playing fast, I think we need to arrange some singles tactics for Lopez. Only by cultivating him into an absolute strength can more space be released."

of course.

The most important thing is that Lopez has risen to attract more defensive attention and prevent him from being nailed.

But he didn't say that.

Tyronn Lue: "I also have such a plan, well... the most important thing is that you play pick-and-roll with him, and it must be effective, so that you can release your pressure."

at this point.

Xue Liancheng still agreed, "Yes, but Lopez does not have a three-point threat. He can only follow the ball and cannot pull out of the three-point line. This will leave us with one less offensive option. "

Tyronn Lue: "I have already communicated with him about this issue. Lopez has promised me that he will continue to strengthen his three-point ability."

Xue Liancheng's eyes lit up.

Not to mention that Tyronn Lue can control those superstars. He has really good eyesight. He has watched the game videos in vain and knows what kind of people he is suitable for playing pick-and-rolls with.

And he immediately took action to let Lopez practice three-pointers.

There is no doubt that Tyronn Lue is a talent!

Quite considerate...

When Xue Liancheng was sighing secretly, Tyronn Lue continued, "I believe it will be effective soon. As long as he can make shots when he is open, our offensive space can be expanded infinitely. But with you in the starting lineup, actually I I’m not worried, what I’m worried about is that the bench can’t implement specific tactics and can’t play its full role, which will be a huge loss for us.”

Xue Liancheng frowned. He had never thought about this problem.

Because when he was with the Heat last season, there were Batum, Chalmers, and Marcus Morris on the bench, especially Batum, who could cover three positions by himself, and his playing time and role were equivalent. Yu started the sixth game, which seriously weakened the presence of the Heat's bench.

This resulted in him not feeling the importance of the bench.

Now listening to Tyronn Lue mention it, he just remembered that there is no such player to take care of the situation in the new season.

Chalmers?

It's okay to play as a point guard, but not as a shooting guard. Because he's too short, he is an absolute weak link in the unlimited defense tactics and will be nailed.

Tyler Johnson?

In my impression, he is good at both ends of the offense and defense, and has certain organizational skills, but the problem is that this guy is too thin and has an average body shape. He is 193cm tall and weighs only 86kg, which is obviously smaller than Xue Liancheng.

and so……

He's also not as effective as Batum, but he's close.

He has the ball, is organized, has three-pointers, has breakthroughs, and has the awareness of air cuts. He is also very active in defense, but the defensive effect is not that good. In the unlimited defense changes, it may become a breakthrough point for the opponent.

Because the team already has a defensive weak link like him, if another one is added, it will inevitably be riddled with holes.

Jeff Green next?

This guy keeps his head down and is reckless, and he can score points with his recklessness.

Or push for fast breaks and defensive counterattacks, the effect should be good.

But if you ask him to see the overall situation, make complex tactical moves, or become another pivot point, that is completely overthinking.

David West?

The positioning is also very clear, it is a low-position weapon.

When the team's offense is not smooth, or Lopez is contained, David West can come in handy to help the team break the deadlock.

And Ilyasova?

The only function of the high turret is to shoot three-pointers.

Um... there is another one, which is to increase the overall height of the team so that the team has a certain guarantee of rebounding ability.

and so.

No one on the bench can act alone or support the overall situation.

and many more……

Chalmers, Tyler Johnson, Jeff Green, David West, Ilyasova, such a lineup, not to mention starting, they seem to be much better than other teams' bench strength. .

Even, they are fully capable of becoming the team's third strongest point.

What are the strong points?

It means having an absolute advantage in the matchup.

If this group of substitutes can transform into bench gangsters, they will definitely hope to make a big improvement in the new season, and even make a difference in the playoffs. These bench gangsters will play an important role.

As long as the score is held until the last moment, he will have a chance to win the game.

Therefore, their importance will be immeasurable. Once they are allowed to play their role, they may really be able to compete with the Cavaliers and Heat.

The only thing to consider is to knead them into a whole.

The importance of tactics can play a role at this time.

Thinking of this, Xue Liancheng said again, "Sir, I believe you have such ability and will definitely make our bench shine."

Tyronn Lue's mind is quite flexible. He understands the situation and level of the players under his hands and can immediately think of some specific implementation plans.

When he brought these players here, he first referred to their season performance and simply recognized their strength.

That's the difference...

Depending on where you stand, what you see is different.

He just wants to bring quality players to the team, increase competitiveness, and prevent emergencies.

What Tyronn Lue thinks about is how to combine these high-quality players into a whole and become another strong point of the team.

Next.

The two talked a lot.

This is something systematic for coaches. This is the first time Xue Liancheng has come into contact with it. He has learned a lot and benefited a lot.

And every team is in full swing.

Ushered in the opening game of the NBA regular season.

10 month 28 day.

The Knicks challenge the Miami Heat away from home to start the new season.

This is the first time Xue Liancheng has returned to his old club's territory after being traded, so it naturally attracted much attention.

of course.

This is also deliberately arranged by the alliance. The purpose is naturally to attract attention and gain more attention and hot spots.

In fact.

The Knicks VS Heat game has indeed attracted the attention of many media and fans.

The Heat's big three make their season debut?

Xue Liancheng's performance in leading the team alone?

The first matchup between Xue Liancheng and Wade?

New MVP Xue Liancheng plays against his old club for the first time?

Anthony's Revenge?

No matter which one it is, it is full of highlights and gimmicks.

and so……

This game is directly broadcast nationally on NTN.

Opening.

As usual, there is a ceremony for the championship to present rings.

Xue Liancheng, PJ Tucker, Chalmers, Tyler Johnson, Ennis, McRoberts and other Heat veterans were fortunate enough to participate.

The audience burst into deafening cheers.

Heat fans are unaware of the conflict between Xue Liancheng and the team. In their view, trading Riley, the new MVP, is quite damning.

And they still respect Xue Liancheng very much.

In his first season in Miami, he brought a championship to the team. This achievement must be remembered.

Almost everyone stood up and gave the warmest applause and cheers when Xue Liancheng came out.

but……

What's more embarrassing is that only half of the Knicks attended the championship ceremony, and half of the Heat also participated.

O'Neill of NTN Tiandan said, "This feels... weird. The arrangement of the alliance is really eye-catching."

Barkley: "Anyway, if it were me, I would be extremely excited."

O'Neal: "So, this is where you missed Xue. Xue won the championship in his first season and also won the Finals MVP. But you, throughout your life, have done nothing. It is really a failure."

Barkley was stunned on the spot: "..."

Ernie Johnson: "This shows how strong Xue Liancheng is. He won double MVPs in his first season. It is truly unprecedented and unprecedented. No one in the history of the league can do it, including you, Shaq. .”

This time.

O'Neal was also frustrated and could only say bluntly: "Great! So great!"

The two sides immediately announced the starting lineup.

Knicks: Point guard Xue Liancheng, shooting guard Will Barton, small forward Crowder, power forward PJ Tucker, center Lopez.

Heat: Point guard Hinrich, shooting guard Wade, small forward Anthony, power forward Ibaka, center Gasol.

This lineup looks really luxurious.

Both Hinrich and Ibaka have had their own highlight moments and are extremely close to All-Stars.

The remaining three, Wade, Gasol, and Anthony, are all among the top fifteen in the league.

Such a lineup can only be described in two words, that is: terrifying!

On the bench, they also have No. 4 pick Por Gizins, Hardaway Jr., Beasley and other tough players.

It looks incredibly powerful.

Compared with the Knicks' starting lineup, it really pales in comparison.

Except for Xue Liancheng and Lopez, the others are all little Karami...

The game started just as the fans expected.

The Heat firmly control the rhythm. Wade, Anthony, and Gasol can beat the Knicks to isolation compared to pure singles.

The Knicks are still continuing their preseason performance, mainly because they have no tacit understanding of cooperation, make mistakes one after another, and do not understand each other's playing habits and styles.

This resulted in the team being hit hard by the Heat from the beginning.

11:23

When Xue Liancheng came off the field to rest, the score was fixed here.

Xue Liancheng, who was sitting on the bench, was in a daze for a moment.

How could his game be so bad?

From the beginning, he adhered to the basics of connecting the team's offense and creating comfortable shooting space for his teammates.

result……

Mader... either made a mistake, passed too big, too small, or missed.

Throughout the first quarter, the Knicks' offensive performance was completely nonsensical, with no trace of context or any hint of tactics.

Xue Liancheng pushed the ball quickly across the half court, then observed and released the ball...

Then came the mistakes...

Mistake!

Blacksmithing!

Mistake!

Blacksmithing!

In an infinite loop.

Xue Liancheng even doubted for a moment whether he had done something wrong.

Whether it is Will Barton, Crowder, or Lopez, the first thing after receiving the ball is to pause and think about attacking on his own.

In particular, Will Barton and Lopez seem to be eager to express themselves.

Xue Liancheng wanted to curse.

But he knew that swearing would not solve the problem.

Only by making everyone realize that this is not how the ball is played can their playing habits be completely changed.

This is very important.

Playing habits mean that your first reaction after receiving the ball is whether to attack directly, feint, cooperate with your teammates, or even serve your teammates.

These things are hidden in the bones, and it is difficult to change them in a short period of time.

There are even some players who cannot change in their lifetime.

For example, Will Barton served as a substitute when he was in the Nuggets. The competitive environment was harsh. As soon as he got the ball, didn't he just think about finishing by himself or assisting his teammates to finish?

and so……

In this case, Xue Liancheng's shot is like a meat bun beating a dog, with no return.

If he has to go back, his teammates will have no chance and will have nothing to do. Let him make a transition.

That's right.

He became a transitional reliever.

It would be damning if such a style of play could produce results.

Anyway, to sum it up in one sentence, it is: noisy...

Fortunately, the Knicks' bench is really strong and they were able to make up for it.

The score was reduced to 8 points.

In the second quarter of the game, when Xue Liancheng reappeared, he wanted to take over the team's offense, but no one cooperated.

Whether it's a pick-and-roll or a screen, each other's ideas are completely different.

For example, he played a pick-and-roll with Lopez.

After blocking, it stands to reason that Lopez should move forward to attack the basket.

result.

This guy is taking his time and wants to use the ball for mid-range singles.

That's right.

Perhaps in Lopez's subconscious mind, all offenses must serve him in singles. After coming to the new team, he did not change for a while.

Even if it's a smooth move, it's not as crisp and clean as Capela or his younger brother Lopez Jr.

Lopez has a habit of always observing every move of the ball.

This is a typical manifestation of lack of tacit cooperation.

At this pace of play, it would be damning if we could win.

The result was no surprise.

The Knicks lost to the Miami Heat 101:123 in the opening game.

It was a miserable loss, with no way to fight back.

Xue Liancheng made 17 of 8 shots and only scored 22 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds. He exhausted his 8% shooting skills and was unable to save the Knicks. He made as many as turnovers.

What a loser.