Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

Chapter 297: Pig brain-like operation!He is actually a flexible fat man?
When Nick Nurse got the call from Walsh, he was stunned for a moment.

The first thought that came to mind was not that I was lucky enough to be chosen, but that the other person wasn't using a voice changer to defraud me, right?

With a look of helplessness, Walsh held his forehead and explained a few words calmly, which finally convinced Nas that he was not a fraudster.
Nas was extremely excited after receiving the notice. He jumped up in the small rental house, packed his luggage immediately, and prepared to board a plane to New York.

Being selected to be a member of the Knicks coaching staff is something he can boast about for the rest of his life!

That's the Knicks who just won two consecutive championships!

Coach Lu Yong has been elected as the best coach five times, leading history. Being able to learn from him is not only a reward, but also a symbol of status.

I don’t know since when, “Lu coach” has become more and more popular in the league, and the poaching rate is several times that of other assistant coaches.

If Nas can be labeled as a "Lu family", his coaching career will become smoother and he will be more likely to become a head coach than other assistant coaches.

No one can refuse this temptation, and Nas only feels that he is extremely lucky.

I am determined to assist Lu Yong and help the Knicks build a dynasty this season!
The next day, Nurse got off the plane and took a taxi to Madison Square Garden, where he met legendary coach Lu Yong in the office.

Lu Yong smiled and greeted Nas and took a cup of coffee from him, "Hello, Nick, nice to meet you. I mainly want to ask you a few questions today."

"Of course, you don't need to be nervous. No matter whether your answer satisfies me or not, you will become a member of the Knicks in the new season."

Lu Yong did not lie when he said this. Even if Nas's next answer dissatisfied him, the door of "Lu coach" would still be open for him.

There is no other reason. Just because Nas later became a championship coach, he is qualified to work under Lu Yong.

However, if Nas really can't answer, it proves that his current level is not enough to be entrusted with important tasks. Lu Yong will be somewhat disappointed.

Fortunately, Nas's level is as professional as ever.

As he wrote in his resume, he has deep insights into forward defense and small lineups.

And Nurse also managed to draw inferences from one example and gave his thoughts on the Knicks' current rotation issues without any stage fright.

Lu Yong asked a few more questions about defense. In the new season, the Knicks have lost two of their top defensive players at the center position. This is something that the team needs to solve now.

As a result, Nurse, who was very imaginative, did not disappoint him and gave a number of defensive suggestions for the Knicks' current lineup.

It is believed that the Knicks can limit opponents' breakthroughs through unlimited defense changes, using Green as the core of defense to create a tactical system that can protect the frame without height.

Nurse also proposed that the young Jokic start the game, with veteran Pau Gasol assisting on the weak side, trying to direct the opponent's offensive focus to the mid-range and reduce the number of rounds where points are lost at the basket.

These suggestions would be nothing in the small ball era, because every team does this.

But Lu Yong was still surprised that Nas could have such an idea at this time.

Every thought Nas had just hit Lu Yong's heart, almost making him think, is this guy also wearing something?

Nas is indeed a malleable talent. With Nas sharing the pressure in the new season, Lu Yong can relax a lot.

The Knicks have a complete lineup this season, their core stars have not changed, and they do not need any nominal reinforcements.

As long as the coaching staff does a good job and ensures there are no problems in the team's locker room, it is not difficult to build a dynasty.

After the conversation, Lu Yong decisively decided to reuse Nas.

Let him take over Quin Snyder's place and make suggestions for him.

As for the more senior Hoiberg, he is also a capable coach, but compared with Nurse, there is still a clear gap.

Walsh was asked to sign on the spot, and the two parties signed a three-year contract.

The reinforcement matter was solved quickly, and Lu Yong simply became a hands-off shopkeeper and enjoyed his vacation.

The phone was turned off and he flew to Las Vegas overnight, preparing to rest until the players returned to the team.

In August, the NBA trade market begins.

There have been several moves happening in the NBA this month.

Veteran Paul Pierce has accepted the Washington Wizards' offer of a two-year, $2 million contract. He will replace Ariza as the team's starting small forward in the new season.

According to reports, Pierce signed a two-year full-level mid-level contract with the Wizards. The total contract value is US$1100 million, of which the second year is a player option. This also gives "Truth" more options in the future. He can He chose to jump out of his contract next summer and become a free agent again. Such a 1+1 contract may be the reason why Pierce finally chose the Wizards.

There is also news that former Celtics teammate Sam Cassell is also an important factor in attracting Pierce to join the Wizards.When Truth comes to the Wizards, he will also play Cassel's role when he was in the Celtics, using the experience of veterans to help the team.

Former SuperSonics rookie "junior brother" Stephenson has also changed jobs, leaving the Pacers and joining the Bobcats, who have just been renamed the Hornets, in the new season.

The two parties signed a three-year contract worth 2700 million. This news has been confirmed by multiple channels.

However, it is somewhat puzzling that Stephenson made such a choice.

Because it was previously reported that he rejected a five-year, 5 million contract from the Pacers, even Lu Yong, his former mentor, didn't know what was going on in this guy's head.

In addition, the Mavericks, who even poached two Knicks generals during the offseason, finally received their comeuppance.

Because the Dallas Mavericks officially announced that they have signed small forward Chandler Parsons to a three-year contract worth 4600 million, with the third year as a player option.

This signing that was destined to be scammed still happened, and the famous "contract fraudster" is about to wake up!
Teams such as the Cavaliers, Spurs, and SuperSonics that aim to win the championship have also made reinforcements.

Among them, the Cavaliers finally set their sights on "Wolf King" Love. With the two top picks Wiggins and Bennett as the core, plus the first-round draft pick to complete the transaction, they officially formed the young version of Cleveland's Big Three!
From the Timberwolves' perspective, this deal is definitely a profit.

As a bad team that was originally planning to rebuild, sending Love away directly received two No. [-] picks, as well as a first-round pick, and the road to rebuilding instantly became much faster.

However, I am afraid that only Lu Yong knows what kind of opportunity the Timberwolves missed.

What kind of cerebral palsy operation did the Wolves management play again?

In order to achieve a breakthrough in record, the Warriors took the initiative to negotiate with the Timberwolves management and were willing to offer David Lee + Barnes to seek a trade.The former was the Warriors' starting power forward that season, averaging 18.2 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, while the latter was known as the "North Carolina Blackhawk" and also has the potential to become a top 3D player.

However, the clever Timberwolves were not easily impressed by the Warriors, and the Warriors also sincerely wanted to get Love, so they later directly put Klay Thompson into the bargaining chip.For the Warriors, this is the most sincere bargaining chip they can offer, but the Timberwolves are still not satisfied. They want the Warriors to also use their draft picks for the next two years.

Although the Warriors' draft pick is only an unprotected first-round pick, it can be said that the Timberwolves want to completely hollow out the Warriors.

The most critical thing is that the Warriors had lost their minds because of Love at the time. They were eager to promote the internal and external combination of Love and Curry, and they almost agreed to the deal.

However, the Timberwolves management team is so stupid that they regretted the last step.

It's probably because the Warriors management was happy to agree that they actually opened their mouth to add another first-round pick, hoping to get the Celtics to complete a three-party deal and obtain more first-round picks.

Finally, the Warriors management calmed down, and new head coach Cole strongly urged to keep Thompson.

People simply turned over the table and stopped playing, leaving the Timber Wolf alone and messy in the wind.

Even if the Cavaliers later provided a more attractive bargaining chip "on the surface", the Timberwolves willingly handed over Love.

But if you look at it from the perspective of someone who has experienced it, the Timberwolves management team is so drained that they even lose their pants!
Instead of giving up the chips of David Lee + Barnes + Thompson + two first-rounders, I went back and picked Wiggins + Bennett + first-rounders.

It can only be said that the opportunity has been given to the Timberwolves, but these pigs failed to seize it.

If the Timberwolves had really agreed to the deal, Lu Yong didn't know what the Warriors would have become, but the Timberwolves would definitely take off, and they wouldn't have been bad for so many years.

Coincidentally, after acquiring Wiggins, the Timberwolves practiced like crazy. Finally, they finished the number and sold it to the Warriors.

After going around in a big circle, the Timberwolves made a lot of money, but indirectly helped the Warriors win the championship!
This wave of operations would never have been possible without 30 years of cerebral thrombosis!
When the Warriors won the championship in 22, many people said that Curry became a god, but in Lu Yong's view, the Timberwolves are the strongest Jiang Ziya in the national server. He became a god with one hand and confused the entire league!
On the day of the celebration banquet, the Wolves management did not come, and no one in the Warriors dared to use chopsticks. The credit was too great.
Time flies by and comes to the end of September.

Lu Yong hadn't had enough fun yet, so he looked back and saw that the vacation was over.

Why do holidays always go by so quickly?

This is definitely one of the three major problems in the world, and even Lu Yong, a time traveler, cannot answer it.

Putting on formal attire and walking into the arena, Lu Yong attended the media day for an interview and answered several questions that reporters were most concerned about.

"The Cavaliers shocked the league by forming a young version of the Big Three in the summer. Do you think the Cavaliers can threaten the Knicks in the new season?" the reporter asked.

"No."

"Can you elaborate on the reason?"

"The Knicks not only retained last season's championship lineup, but also strengthened many capable players through drafts and signings in the summer. I think the Knicks' strength is still unique in the league, even if the Cavaliers' new lineup looks very good. Strong, but they need time to adjust, and the Knicks don't, which is our advantage."

"When they meet the Cavaliers in the playoffs, how many games do you think the Knicks will defeat their opponents?"

"I don't know, but I am confident that the Knicks will win the championship. If I set a goal, I hope it will be a 4-0 sweep."

Lu Yong is still the same as before, using the calmest tone and saying the most arrogant words!

The Big Three of the Cavaliers have a great influence on the Eastern Conference, but Lu Yong is really not worried and is confident in the Knicks he has built with his own hands.

Deron + Butler + Anthony + Gasol + Jokic < Irving + James + Love?

If the Knicks lose this year, they can simply tear down and rebuild.

When the core lineup of a championship team does not change, it will not become too weak.

Lu Yong has only one goal this season, which is to lead the team to win three consecutive championships and establish a dynasty. This is something he has never done in his coaching career.

In early October, the NBA preseason begins.

Lu Yong let veterans such as "Little Overlord" Stoudemire, Marion and Granger rest, and prepared to focus on inspecting the new starters.

Especially "Pork Belly" Jokic, he has so much potential that can be developed, and Lu Yong happens to have his instruction manual, so this matter is easy to handle.

As long as he plays enough games and allows Jokic to adapt to the Knicks' tactical system, his performance will definitely not be bad.

Indeed, when Walsh saw the young Jokic playing slowly on the court, he felt bad.

It's not that Jokic played poorly, on the contrary, it was that Jokic played great!

首战对阵凯尔特人，他在身高2米13的泰勒-泽勒头上砍下16分7篮板3助攻，禁区命中率高达70%。

This is still the result of Lu Yong holding back and playing. If he specially arranges tactics to beat Jokic, Zeller will only be worse.

The score was shown to the fans in the first game, and in the second game Jokic began to show off his high post support and shooting.

Faced with the defense of Wizards center Gortat, Mr. Yue was very smart not to attack the basket. Instead, he used his range advantage to get to the outside, taking advantage of his high basketball IQ.

全场比赛约基奇打了26分钟，9投5中，三分球7中3，得到13分6篮板5助攻1盖帽，打得非常聪明。

What makes New York fans the most unbearable is that Jokic clearly looks fat, like a fat house who drinks happy water every day.

But his movements and steps on the court are very flexible, and he does well in low-post singles and screens.

It's hard to believe that this guy is actually a flexible fat man?

Lu Yong focuses on training in the preseason, sending young players and substitutes, not caring about winning or losing.

With some reservations about their strength, the Knicks had a good record with 4 wins and 2 losses in the preseason.

The preseason performance did not affect the Knicks' reputation.

In the first issue of ESPN's strength rankings, the Knicks topped the list without any doubt!
No media expert dares to look down on the Knicks. They have been slapped in the face in recent years.
According to online fan voting, most people are optimistic that the Knicks will win the championship and become another team that has established a dynasty since the Lakers.

The Big Three of the Cavaliers have also received a lot of support, but due to the Knicks' unparalleled dominance in the past two years, there are still many voices supporting the Knicks to win the championship.

I feel from the bottom of my heart that this Knicks are invincible!

(End of this chapter)