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Chapter 591 The True Strength of the San Antonio Spurs

"I didn't expect the Los Angeles Lakers to do this. It's really beyond my expectations." Popovich and other players did not reprimand after the players left the court. Instead, he said alone: ​​"If this is the case, everyone will take Come on, play the next ball, implement No. 19 offensive tactics, and Tim on the defensive end depends on the situation."

No. 21 of the Spurs nodded. At this time, he said a digression, saying: "Greg, how much salary space do we have for next season? Is it 1000 million?" Popovich was slightly taken aback, but soon He guessed the meaning of the former's words: "No more, Tim, it should exceed the salary cap by 600 million U.S. dollars."

Although Popovich is only the head coach, he has great authority in the uniform team of the Spurs. Let's put it this way, he used to be both the head coach and the general manager of the Spurs. Who knew that the "initial team" of the Spurs was created by Popovich? The core team in 94, RC Buford, Hank Egan, Mike Budenholzer and others followed Popovich to take root in the Spurs, and in an instant, the San Antonio Spurs entered a 20-year period of prosperity.

So Popovich doesn't seem to be in the management team or the uniform team. This is just an illusion. Looking at his real situation, besides not being the general manager, he is also the executive chairman of the Spurs. In addition... this old man is also the president of basketball affairs of the Spurs group ! ! !

Furthermore, the current general manager of the team, RC Buford, is still the "core team" that Popovich brought over when he came here.

So I have to say that what Popovich has in the Spurs now is what the "Zen Master" Jackson wanted in Chicago and Los Angeles.But unfortunately, there are very few owners like the Spurs in the NBA, so "Zen Master" Jackson does not have this blessing and blessing.Therefore, it is not surprising that the former knows the salary space of the Spurs well.

The salary cap of the NBA next season is 5867 million US dollars, and the salary structure of the Spurs, plus 600 million, is about 6300 million to 6400 million US dollars, which may be just a drizzle for big city teams , but for small city teams, it is completely different.One penny, two halves, this is the truth of NBA small city teams for many years.

"What about the luxury line? Will it be touched?" Duncan asked, because the Spurs' annual salary structure is reasonable, and they usually don't touch the luxury line. There are only two luxury tax payments in history, so he has to ask. ask this question.Although Popovich is the head coach, he is quite familiar with the scope of work of the uniform team. After thinking about it for a while, he said: "The extravagant line for next season is estimated to be between 7100 million and 7200 million US dollars. To leave tens of millions of spaces, it is estimated that this line will be touched.”

"Really?" Duncan thought for a while, and said, "If I can sign that kid, I'd like to lower my salary a little, so as not to touch the luxury line." Popovich looked at No. 21 and said, "Do you think he's under Will he enter the tens of millions this season? Tim?" Duncan blurted out without hesitation: "Of course, and I think we should grab it as soon as possible, and then sign a long-term contract with him, otherwise the cost of retaining people in the future will definitely be more than this. price."

"His off-court style is a bit ostentatious..." Before Popovich finished speaking, the Spurs said on the 21st: "That's because he is in Los Angeles, the city of angels. If he comes to San Antonio, I think he will definitely be subtle. It’s slowly changing. Besides, Greg, the team is very short of strong blue-collars now. If he comes, I think I can invest more in the offensive end, so as to maximize the help to the team.”

Popovich smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Tim, I understand what you're thinking, but if you can really sign him, I don't think Mr. Pete Holt will be stingy with the luxury tax! Don't really think that we are a' Stinger, as long as the money is worth it, then I think Mr. Pete Holt and Buford will nod decisively." Duncan nodded his head when he heard this, and said: "Well, Greg, win this one first talk later."

Popovich replied: "Of course, Tim, you don't want to get discouraged halfway through."

"Don't worry, I will continue." Spurs No. 21 said flatly.

Just when Tang Qian thought that the Lakers could overtake and beat the Spurs in one go, the combination of Gregg Popovich and GDP made him understand for the first time that basketball can still be played like this. In the NBA, tactics are an elusive thing. If used well, it can increase the success rate of offense and defense. If it is not used well, it is simply "superfluous" and "self-defeating". Moreover, American players rely on pure tactics. Sex, not as big as European Asian players.Furthermore, tactics that are too simple do not require much practice at all, and each team is almost the same.

But in the entire league, there is a team that is known for its rich and even complex tactics. Yes, this is the San Antonio Spurs.How rich are the Spurs' tactics?In Leonard's words, if there are 100 other teams in the league, then the Spurs add up to at least 200.Do you think it's cool?The more tactics, the stronger the team system?It turns out, quite the opposite, what do you mean?Proficiency in 7~8 tactical moves may be the best choice over the years!

Take the Chicago Bulls before "Zen Master" Jackson as an example. At that time, the head coach of the Bulls was Doug Collins. What was his tactical philosophy?It is the famous "A.play.a.day"!The so-called "one set of tactics a day"!At that time in the NBA, the Chicago Bulls definitely had the most and richest tactics, and the richness eventually became heavy, lengthy, and burdensome.In general NBA games, simple tactics needless to say, each team is similar, mainly exclusive tactics and special tactics that are different from other teams.The number of such tactics, the average team is about 7 to 15, not more than 20.Because no matter how many there are, it will be difficult for the players to develop a tacit understanding and become proficient. After all, it takes a lot of time to practice a tactic.

Before the 90s, in the hands of Doug Collins, the Bulls players had to keep in mind about the number of tactics. According to Jordan’s own memory, there were more than 50 kinds, and the former also liked to frequently add “new inspiration” and “new tactics”.In this way, in fact, the "tactical burden" of the Bulls is quite large. It takes a lot of daily time for players to memorize the tactics and become familiar with the tactics, and the effect history has proved that it is not so good.

On the other hand, the "triangular offense" is actually a set of tactics, a set of tactics that is constantly changing according to the situation on the field, so as long as you understand it thoroughly, it will be quite simple and effortless to use.Because more, you need your instinct, your experience, and your subconscious to operate.But this kind of tactic is very difficult to understand the talent. If the understanding of the talent is not good, then it is very likely that you will not be able to learn it at all.

So generally speaking, NBA teams still adopt a "multiple tactics" strategy. Generally speaking, 7 to 15 sets of exclusive tactics are more reasonable and easier for players to accept.And I want to emphasize that the NBA tactics we call are all "unconventional tactics" that are "exclusive tactics" or "special tactics". In a game, the number of times used is far less than the number of times conventional tactics are used. .

Why?Because this type of tactics is complicated and has many steps, it consumes a lot of energy and spirit as a whole.If it is practiced for a long time, the players on the field will definitely be exhausted, and the more mistakes will be made, the more they will become more mechanized.And for many young players, they simply don't have the patience and ability to run tactics. Excessive use of "tactical balls" will definitely backfire, and get twice the result with half the effort.

But in the NBA, there is a team that can bear the title of "tactical treasure house".

It's the San Antonio Spurs.

Why?Relying on San Antonio's stable core and stable structure for 20 years, this is the source of the title "tactical treasure house".Without this condition, don't even think about it.Because tactics are the movement of a team as a whole, no matter how good an individual is, it is impossible to do well.

In the case of the core structure for 20 years, only tinkering with the puzzle, so the team's tacit understanding and team chemistry of the Spurs have always been at the forefront of the league.In addition to the famous coach Gregg Popovich, it is not surprising that Kobe would be openly envious of the original time and space.

After all, this is the only case in the history of the NBA, and there is no semicolon.

So when Popovich made up his mind and started "tactical ball play", the crisis of the Lakers suddenly became apparent.

The Spurs serve in the backcourt. During this period of time, all the GDP combinations are on the court, because in order to exert the maximum power of the "tactical ball play", the tacit understanding and chemical reaction between players will be the key to success or failure.Needless to say, the GDP combination may be one of the combinations with the best tacit understanding and the strongest chemical reaction in NBA history.Therefore, if the three of them play at the same time, they will be able to maximize the probability of success of the "tactical ball".

The Spurs lineup became: Tim Duncan, Matt Bonner, Manu Ginobili, Danny Green, Tony Parker.It seems a little unexpected that the Spurs actually won the strongest defensive gate on the perimeter at this critical moment, Kawhi Leonard?For the first time, the Lakers players thought they were wrong.

Mike D'Antoni also frowned a little suspiciously, looking at the five Spurs thoughtfully.

what's the situation?Why did Gregg Popovich make this substitution?Is there some mystery?

Of course, it's just that Mike D'Antoni hasn't seen it yet.

Tony Parker slowly dribbled the ball across the half court, and then waited for all the Spurs to take their positions. Tang Qian concentrated and was ready to assist and make up defense at any time.But what happened next was unexpected.Parker didn't handle the ball immediately. Instead, Matt Bonner on the inside moved first. He ran to the position of 1-2 steps inside the three-point line on the right, and then Ginobi, who was outside the three-point line on the right, Leigh made a move. As soon as he started, he headed towards the Lakers' free throw line.Meeks, of course, would not abandon it and quickly followed, but he was blocked by someone after he had only run halfway.

Looking up, who is it not Matt Bonner who was just mentioned?
"I'm blocked, hurry up and defend!" Jody Meeks could only shout in desperation.

Gasol rushed out from the inside, trying to chase No. 20 of the Spurs, but who knew that Parker had no intention of passing the ball to Ginobili at all, and when Ginobili ran to the edge of the free throw line , stopped suddenly, making people puzzled.At the same time that Gasol followed, Danny Green quickly moved across from the left corner to the right. Of course Darius Morris was chasing after him, but it took only three or four steps. Like Meeks in front of him, he was forced to stop.

The reason was that Manu Ginobili, who had just moved over, used his body as a wall to block Morris.

So Danny Green passed easily and ran to the right side of the Lakers' three-point line. At this time, Parker's pass also arrived. After the former received the ball, he jumped up and shot without any hesitation. The basketball was open and the arc was drawn.

brush~
In the end, it was clean and neat, piercing the Lakers' net.

92-84, the score difference was widened to 8 points again.

The moment just now seemed complicated, but it was actually a matter of a few seconds, and even a lot of movement was carried out with the front and rear feet together, otherwise it would be impossible for such a large empty ball to appear in a short period of time.It is equal to Matt Bonner blocking Meeks, allowing Ginobili to go to the free throw line to cover for Danny Green, and then attracting the defense of the Lakers Pau Gasol, the Spurs No. 20 Only two people from the Lakers were held back.Don't think that after Manu Ginobili runs away smoothly, Matt Bonner can call it a day. In fact, his work has just begun.Because he had to continue to block Jody Meeks in front of him for a while before Danny Green could make a shot with no one in front of him.

The whole tactic seems to be completed in a few seconds. In fact, it is a big change of 4 people. No, in fact, if it is more serious, Tim Duncan also made a tactical move just now, which attracted the Lakers No. 29 and emptied the Lakers. The right inner line area of ​​.

In this way, even if the tactical running fails, the end point can be changed, from the outside to the inside to score points.

And this kind of tactics, if the whole team does not cooperate tacitly, it will only be lame, swaying, and making a fool of yourself.

However, if the cooperation is in place and the cooperation is at home, it will be very powerful, which means that it can forcibly create vacancies and spaces.

This is also the most meaningful place for tactical balls under high-intensity defense.

And this tactic also has a professional name, namely: Hammer.Action, translated into Chinese it means "hammer action" or "hammer tactic".It's also one of the slickest plays the San Antonio Spurs have played.

All of a sudden, the Lakers felt a huge pressure.

From the players to the coaches, all of them.

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