warrior godfather

Chapter 410
June 5, Oakland, Oracle Center.

Standing on the court, Chandler listened to the cheers like a tsunami, stared at Perkins standing opposite him, stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, his face full of excitement.

In the past few days, he seemed to be in a dream, and he always had a feeling that everything in front of him was unreal. It was not until he stood on the field and glanced at the five serious-looking Thunder players opposite him that he was finally sure. It was all true, and the honor he received was also true.

Once again came to the stage of the Western Conference Finals, Chandler recalled his three-year career as a Warrior, and he was very sad.

Two Best Defensive Second Teams, Best Defensive Player, Best Third Team, Best Defensive First Team...

Before he came to the Warriors, he had never won any personal honors, nor had he won a championship. He also suffered from back injuries and was reduced to a substitute. His career prospects were bleak and his future was uncertain.

But at this moment, Zhang Yu suddenly made a deal, using Biedrins, a young double-double center with emerging potential, to trade him from the Bobcats.

This not only caught the outside media and fans by surprise, they even wondered if Zhang Yu had lost his mind, and even Chandler himself was very puzzled.

Why did this head coach who bought the Warriors, made a sensation in the league, and was younger than himself do this?

When Chandler first came to the Warriors, he was both confused and suspicious. Although Zhang Yu won two championships in the NCAA, Chandler participated in the draft after graduating from high school and had no idea about winning the NCAA championship. I don't think Zhang Yu has the ability to lead a team well.

However, he soon discovered that he was very wrong.

After joining the Warriors, Zhang Yu’s understanding of Chandler surprised him. This young Huaxia head coach not only entrusted him with important tasks, but also gave full play to his technical characteristics of being good at defense, protecting rebounds and finishing inside. He also respected Chandler very much. Him, put him in the locker room leader role.

Chandler naturally readily agreed. He always believed that he should take on the responsibility of leading the young players in the team, but in the Hornets and Bobcats, no one took his words seriously.

The Warriors are young players, but they like to listen to him imparting his experience and lessons in the league for nearly ten years. Even Zhang Yu would let Chandler and the big Z who was still in the team together when the team was flying from time to time. , Tell everyone about what he has experienced in the team in the past, and add experience to the Warriors players.

This made Chandler feel like a duck to water in the Warriors and lived very comfortably. Although he was eliminated in the first round of the first season, it was nothing. Watching young people like Curry and Butler playing frizzy on the court, He often made some mistakes, reminding Chandler of himself when he first entered the league, always laughing.

And Chandler was also selected to the best defensive second team, which is the only individual award in his career.

More importantly, the team signed him a contract extension with an annual salary of more than [-] million yuan during the offseason, which made Chandler very excited and moved.

He only played well in the Warriors for half a season, but Zhang Yu trusted him so much and gave him a big contract. From then on, Chandler admired Zhang Yu very much and made up his mind to play well on the court. Performance, worthy of this contract, and the team's respect for him.

Later, Chandler worked hard on the court and trained very diligently. He recognized his abilities early on, knowing that he only had blue-collar skills, and he couldn't learn low-post footwork and post-up singles.

Therefore, he never seeks possession of the ball beyond his ability, and focuses on protecting the frame, assisting defense, rebounding, covering, and eating cakes along the way. .

In short, whatever Zhang Yu asked him to do, he would do whatever he wanted.

And that is, since last season, the Warriors have embarked on a road to rise, ranking fourth in the Western Conference in the regular season, reaching the Western Conference Finals, and Chandler was once again selected to the second team of the best defense.

This year, the Warriors made persistent efforts, taking the number one record in the league in the regular season, advancing all the way in the playoffs, sweeping consecutively, the gentleman swept the opponent, and advanced to the Western Conference Finals with a destructive momentum. He also gained three heavyweight personal honors. They were all so conceived and unreal, which made Chandler feel like a dream.

However, basketball doesn't lie. Standing on the court of the Western Conference Finals, looking back on the past, Chandler couldn't help but feel a surge of pride in his heart.

He is no longer the second place in the list of parallel importers who make people laugh and sneer!
Although he can't wreak havoc on the basket like O'Neal and easily score 20+ and 30+, he has proved that he can hold up a piece of sky on the defensive end. The penalty area is a veritable no-fly zone. The best defensive team and best defensive player trophy for three consecutive years is the best proof!

Chandler glanced across the Thunder players on the opposite side, and a ferocious smile slowly emerged from the corner of his mouth.

Now his appetite has grown, and his personal honor is enough. Next, he just wants to wear another ring, and he will wipe away all obstacles that stand in the way!

……

"Di-"

The referee on duty, Joe Clifford, blew his whistle, threw the ball into the air, and the game officially began!
Chandler was already eager to try, overwhelmed Perkins, allocated the ball to Curry, and then ran forward.

He first came to the inside, and then looked at Curry, always paying attention to his movements, ready to go up to the top of the arc at any time to cover him.

He didn't stay directly at the top of the arc, but came to the inside first, not in one fell swoop many times, but to put a deep threat on the Thunder first, bring Perkins into the penalty area, and then go up to cover, using maneuvers Taking the advantages of sex, mobilize Perkins up and down, and in the process, look for loopholes in the Thunder's defense, so as to find offensive opportunities.

After halftime, Curry gave the ball to Green, who was in the low position on the right, and then walked towards the weak side. Chandler immediately ran to the wrong side at 45 degrees. At the same time, the memory of Zhang Yu in the training class two days ago appeared in his mind. Offensive tactics deployed:
"In this round of the series, we will not be able to win easily like the previous two rounds. We must be prepared for a protracted battle. Let me talk about how to play on the offensive end..."

"After analyzing the video of the Thunder game just now, everyone must know what the Thunder's defense is like. They are a bit like us, relying on Perkins to squat inside to protect the frame, Ibaka helps defend everywhere, and then Ha Den, Durant, and Westbrook are fighting on the perimeter, and this season, the Thunder's defensive efficiency ranks ninth in the league, which is pretty good."

"However, the Thunder's defense is similar to ours, but the effect is much worse. Tyson also guards the inside, but he also has the ability to switch and sweep. Drummond also helps defend everywhere, but he can switch from the first position. From the room to the fifth position, this is beyond Ibaka's reach. Jimmy and Clay's defense is also far stronger than Durant and Harden. Stephen's single defense may be slightly worse than Westbrook, but his defense Much more conscious than Westbrook."

"I have said this in such detail to let everyone know that the Thunder's defense has many weaknesses. First of all, we must address Perkins' weakness of poor mobility, use pick-and-rolls and screens, and punish his defense in the pit. I will not specifically More to say, in Nowitzki, Bynum, Gasol, everyone has accumulated enough experience."

"Secondly, Westbrook is the Thunder's outside breakthrough. His defense looks brave, but in fact it is full of loopholes. Blocking, these are very fatal flaws, and the coaching staff will arrange targeted tactics later.”

"Ibaka is good at helping defense, we have to take advantage of this feature, which requires Ibaka's opponent to punish him for emptying, Drummond, UAE, you have to take very important responsibilities, be prepared ..."

Zhang Yu didn't mention Chandler, but he mentioned Chandler everywhere. The Warriors want to target the weaknesses of Perkins, Westbrook and Ibaka, and Chandler needs to provide very solid cover.

Chandler is also very aware of his responsibilities on the offensive end-screening, rolling, finishing, and offensive rebounds. In addition, he does not need to undertake other tasks, nor can he.

And this happens to be what he is good at. This time, as a cover for Curry, Chandler grasped the timing very accurately.

At the moment when Curry ran to the weak side and then ran back, Chandler used his wide body to firmly block the chasing Sefolosha, while Perkins stayed inside the free throw line. , Did not follow up, Curry got an open opportunity, quickly completed the shot, and made an open three-pointer before Sefolosha squeezed through the screen.

Seeing Curry hit a three-pointer, Chandler grinned, happily slapped Curry, then turned and ran back to the backcourt.

This time, Zhang Yu's defensive tactics appeared in his mind again:
"The Thunder is a very young team. The oldest Perkins and Sefolosha are only 28 years old. It is the time when their athletic ability and physical strength are at their best. Others such as Durant, Harden, Westbrook And Ibaka and other core players, all under 25 years old, very similar to us."

"So, just like us, in the Thunder's offensive tactics, fast break and counterattack also occupy a very important position. Everyone must get rid of the inertia of the first two rounds of the series. After each offensive round, no matter whether they score or not, We must retreat immediately and try not to give the opponent a chance to counterattack."

Chandler remembered very clearly that when Zhang Yu said this, his gaze swept over everyone in the locker room one by one with serious expressions, and finally fell on him.

Chandler understands that this is his responsibility.

The Thunder is different from the Warriors. The Warriors' fast-break counterattack is a three-dimensional threat. They can attack the frame, mid-range shots, and convert three-pointers. If the opponent misses, the Warriors will take whatever.

But the Thunder's counterattack has only one goal, and that is to hit the basket.

Except for Harden and Durant, the Thunder's three-pointers are actually not particularly stable, and the Thunder's fast break is dominated by Westbrook. After he charged up, there was no one else in his eyes except the basket. Yes, the most is to pass an air cut to the follow-up teammate.

Therefore, Chandler's frame protection is extremely important. The Warriors will set up many obstacles on the outside, but the Thunder's three young men are extremely talented. Harden and Durant are also flying in the air. The impact is extremely strong, and someone must guard the basket .

This is Chandler's job, and he has no intention of evading it. Facing Zhang Yu's gaze, he nodded heavily, his eyes full of determination.

Zhang Yu nodded slightly, a little smile appeared on his face, then his expression was restrained, and he continued:

"The Thunder's positional warfare is relatively rough. They don't have much cooperation. There are only Westbrook, Harden and Durant's pick-and-roll with the ball. Te will run some off the ball, but in the past two seasons, he has more and more balls and less and less off the ball, so don’t worry too much.”

"According to the statistics of the data analysis department, in the first two rounds of the playoffs between the Thunder and the Grizzlies and Spurs, the usage rates of Durant, Westbrook and Harden reached 28.8%, 30.7%, and 23.2% respectively. That is to say, more than 80% of the Thunder's possession of the ball is concentrated in the hands of the three of them, so what we need to consider is how to prevent the pick-and-roll and singles of these three people. Next, let's talk about it separately."

"First of all, Durant. His talent is too good, and his scoring is mainly based on jump shots. We will definitely not be able to guard him, but we must try our best to limit his efficiency. Jimmy and Kawhi, he will be handed over to you. Putting up a fight, interfering with his dribble."

"Secondly is Westbrook. His impact is very strong, his breakthrough is sharp, and he is good at breaking through and scoring the ball. However, his shooting is very unstable and his efficiency is not high. Therefore, as before, we strictly guard against his breakthrough and induce him to take a long shot. Shoot, if he drives inside, Tyson protects the rim, and the others shrink, chasing and cutting off the passing lanes between him and his teammates."

"The last is Harden. He has no obvious weaknesses. The mid-range shots, three-pointers and breakthroughs are all good, but his passing is not good enough. In the first two rounds of the series, Harden averaged 3.4 assists per game, but he had 2.1 assists per game. A turnover, and he is left-handed, so we forced Harden to break through the right, try to drive him to the right sideline, pinch him in the process, force him out of the ball, and cause his turnover."

"Finally, don't forget that successful defense is just the beginning. Our goal is to defend and counterattack. After we get the ball, we immediately launch a counterattack to speed up the pace of the game and lure the opponent to play fast with us. As long as we get up quickly, the Thunder is definitely not us. opponent!"

"I know, we have played against the Thunder many times, and we just played a series with them last season. Everyone has experience in dealing with the Thunder, but the Thunder, like us, are growing every year. I have the confidence to win. This round of the series, but they will not sit still, they will cause us trouble, Durant, Westbrook and Harden also have such abilities, so, this will be a tough battle, I hope you will show all your energy , the finals are waiting for us ahead!"

　Make up for yesterday's update. The update has been messed up in the past two days because of some texts, but it will not be less. I hope everyone will forgive me.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)