I'm good at basketball too

Chapter 53 like a duck in water
After the Olympics ended, the popularity of the NBA gradually increased again.

Li Ran's popularity in Huaxia is getting higher and higher day by day.

Although it was a preseason game, Tianchao TV station also arranged a TV broadcast.

Countless pairs of eyes were looking at Li Ran to see what kind of performance he could deliver in the first preseason game.

Anthony walked up to Li Ran, hugging his shoulder affectionately, with a sugary smile on Yuanyuan's face.

"Today is a good opportunity for you, because we haven't practiced together yet, so the tactics for this game will be very simple." Anthony whispered his experience in Li Ran's ear.

"What tactics?"

"singles!"

Anthony said bluntly.

Although the Nuggets' lineup change this season is not a big reshuffle, the team's most important point guard position has changed.

When Iverson was there, he and Anthony were almost running away.

But now that Billups is replaced, the entire team's tactics will undergo tremendous changes.

Billups tugged on the hem of his jersey on the sidelines, then carefully tucked it into his pants.

He knows that this game is a test for himself, a test of how he can control the rhythm when he is not running in with the team.

George Karl also has the same intention.

He wondered if Billups could perfectly fill Iverson's place on the team and play the things he wanted to see.

Interviews, players coming out, warming up, after a series of preparatory activities, the starting players of both teams stood on the court.

The game is about to start.

The Timberwolves sent their entire main lineup.

Center: Al Jefferson.

Power Forward: Kevin Love.

Small Forward: Ryan Gomez.

Shooting guard: Randy Foye.

Point guard: Mike Miller.

The Nuggets are also tit for tat here, sending all the starters.

Center: **** - Hilario.

Power Forward: Kenyon Martin.

Small Forward: Carmelo Anthony.

Shooting guard: Li Ran.

Point guard: Chauncey Billups.

There is no faster way to grind a team than on the official field, and the preseason is to take on such a responsibility.

Li Ran didn't volunteer to jump the ball. The Brazilian's physical fitness is above average, and even a single testicle can't beat him.

He stood next to Anthony, always ready to catch the ball.

Sure enough, **** won the ball right above Al Jefferson's head, and the ball happened to be controlled by Li Ran.

He subconsciously wanted to run, like he did in the NCAA.

But when he saw Billups stretching out his hand to beg him, Li Ran forcibly endured it, and obediently handed him the ball.

Billups hopped and walked to the frontcourt with the ball, waving his arms while walking, loudly directing his teammates' running positions.

Anthony came out to catch the ball, Billups passed it to him, and then pulled the defender away.

In the classic three-threat posture, Anthony looked very calm facing Ryan Gomez who was defending him.

As a short swingman, Ryan Gomez has no problem playing as a small forward. He has shots and can make damage at the basket. He is a very stable scoring point for the Timberwolves.

However, in terms of defense, it is not enough to face a genuine small forward like Anthony.

This is also a common problem of many swingmen on the defensive end. No one is faster at defending shooting guards, and no one is better at defending small forwards.

Anthony held the ball with both hands in front of his chest, and kept making tentative steps with his right foot, and his movements could almost be faked.

The connection offense after the three threats is the guy he eats.

Gomez was annoyed by Anthony's footsteps. Just as he was about to reach out, Anthony jumped up.

He took off quickly, but was already a beat behind.

For Anthony, that beat was enough.

One step inside the three-point line is two points longer. After Anthony's shot landed, he still maintained the shape of his hand when he shot.

The ball went into the net hollow, and the ace of the Nuggets successfully opened the scoring for the team.

Anthony ran back, Li Ran gave him a high five as he passed by.

Looking back, McMiller obviously wanted rookie Love to adapt to the rhythm of the NBA as soon as possible. He directly lobbed the ball to Love who was trying hard to get a position inside.

Classmate Love is still a little fat guy. After receiving the ball, he faced Kenyon Martin's defense without any stage fright.

It's okay for a newborn calf to not be afraid of tigers, but sometimes the ball can't be scored if you dare to shoot.

If that's the case, Kobe would have been the historical scoring leader, not the iron king.

Love's shot hit the backboard, bounced high, and was finally accepted by Li Ran.

Li Ran now knew what the correction in the description of the rebounding monster meant.

When he is grabbing a rebound, he will have a feeling that his hand has suction and can suck the ball over.

Of course, there will be no such supernatural events in the basketball world. The reason for this feeling is that Li Ran's hand will automatically adjust its position according to instinct, and accurately judge the rebound's landing point.

After picking off the backcourt rebound, Li Ran dribbled forward while waiting for someone to respond.

Billups ran to him, and Li Ran threw the ball to him.

"Lee, hit one!"

Billups yelled as he dribbled.

Li Ran nodded.

Hit one and hit one.

Coming to the frontcourt, Billups first motioned for Kenyon Martin to come out for the pick-and-roll. Li Ran's heart moved, and he started at the same time as Kenyon Martin, following closely behind him.

Sure enough, after Kenyon Martin finished the pick-and-roll, the ball had already flown into Li Ran's hands.

This position is near the 45-degree three-point line.At this moment, it was Randy Foye standing in front of Li Ran.

Randy Foye, who is 1.9 meters three, is in the same situation as Gomez.

Has a solid offense, but poor defense.

Li Ran used one of Iverson's tricks, and Randy Foye, who was swaying drastically, was at a loss.

When Li Ran passed by Randy Foye, he hadn't adjusted his center of gravity yet.

In the inside line, **** is trying hard to give Li Ran a place.

Li Ran was not polite either, striding into the three-point line, and successfully dunked with one hand.

After landing, he and **** clapped hands to celebrate.

Good block!

This feeling is much more comfortable than playing in the NCAA. There is a big difference in the ability values ​​​​of the NCAA players. Many times, teammates cannot understand their intentions.

But it's different in the NBA.

Li Ran felt like a fish in water.

In Memphis, he and Rose took offense and defense together, but after the Nuggets, they don't need to bear such pressure.

"Good job." Anthony has seen Li Ran's inhuman physical fitness countless times in the summer, so he didn't have much reaction to the ball.

Billups' first steps in trying to take control of the team went well.

In the next period of time, the scores of the two teams rose staggered, but the Nuggets maintained a weak lead.

The first quarter lasted 6 minutes. Taking advantage of the official timeout, George Karl made a personnel change.

He has seen the team's performance clearly in these 6 minutes, and it's time for other players to adapt to the new season.

In these 6 minutes, the best performers were undoubtedly Li Ran and Billups.

两人一个3中3砍下7分，一个拿下3分3助攻。

　There is no Chapter 2 tonight, shift work today, Chapter 2 will be released tomorrow morning.

　　I have to save some manuscripts during the day tomorrow, and prepare for the fifth shift the day after tomorrow.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)