NBA: I am a master dealer

Stepping onto the court again, Xue Liancheng felt a strange feeling in his heart.

After high-fiving his teammates, he went to the center circle to jump the ball.

As the referee's whistle sounded, the game officially began.

The Lakers got the first offense.

Xue Liancheng dribbled the ball forward and hit the floor one after another. The familiar and long-lost feeling came back.

Even the blood flowing in his body was boiling at this moment.

But he did not act rashly. Instead, after halftime, he immediately went to observe the movements of his teammates.

result.

George reached for the ball directly.

Xue Liancheng was stunned for a moment.

And George reacted quickly, and was confused for a moment. His stretched out hand felt awkward, and he was even a little at a loss for a moment.

Obviously.

Neither side has adapted to the other's presence.

Whether Xue Liancheng is in the Heat or the Knicks, he has absolute command authority.

Usually he signals Wade and Oladipo to give the ball to Wade and Oladipo, and they will take the initiative to attack, or when he moves to create space, Wade and Oladipo will take charge.

It's rare for George to directly ask him for the ball.

It can even be said that there is almost none.

Because only when the ball is in his hands can he play his greatest role, and all his teammates know this.

As the star player of the Pacers, George has been the main attacker for many, many years. After coming to the Lakers, due to Xue Liancheng's injury, he is still the team's main player. He plays the leading role in both starting and finishing the offense. exist.

That's why he subconsciously reached out for the ball.

But things are different now.

Xue Liancheng is back.

As the brains of the team and the face of the league, he is not comparable to George in terms of fame and influence.

Take the initiative to ask for the ball in the first attack?

If it is true, it can even be regarded as challenging the position of the team leader.

But Xue Liancheng didn't think so much at all. He gave the ball directly and shouted: "I will take over."

George didn't expect Xue Liancheng to be so straightforward, which actually made him a little embarrassed.

But he didn't give in. He took the ball, made a set of fake moves, and then started to rush in.

pity.

This move was so fake that Richardson was not fooled at all.

And George seemed to have forgotten what Xue Liancheng said, and rushed directly against the opponent without any intention of passing the ball.

It seems that he is using this round of offense to tell the world that he is definitely a top player.

At the same time, he also wanted to gain Xue Liancheng's approval.

result.

When he took a shot under the basket, he was directly slapped away by Porgitins.

Don't think that the Heat's defensive quality has declined since they traded Ibaka. In fact, Porgitins' ability to protect the frame is also very good.

And his thin body is particularly suitable for assisting defense.

The Heat launched a fast break.

Wade also really understood the essence of Xue Liancheng's fast break and ran forward very fiercely.

And Xue Liancheng knows this very well. Even if he rests for more than half a year, the factor of fast break and counterattack is still engraved in his genes.

So he didn't rush the ball, but fought Wade off the ball.

This is the case.

Gasol didn't dare to make a long pass at all, and the Heat didn't have anyone to push the fast break. In the end, the fast break counterattack failed.

Falling into a positional battle, Gasol took the ball in the middle to receive the ball. Anthony and Wade interspersed the screen, and Wade successfully took the ball and attacked.

Everyone focused on Wade, and no one saw Porgitins running toward the basket from the side.

By the time Xue Liancheng captured this information, it was too late.

Wade and Porgitins successfully staged an alley-oop.

Take 2 points first and get first blood.

During the return to defense, Wade smiled and said to Xue Liancheng, "How about this ball?"

Xue Liancheng smiled and affirmed: "It's great, it has the same style as when we were connected."

This is actually the connecting ball tactic he used during the Heat.

Run, screen, catch the ball, attract the defense, and then throw high to the teammate on the other side.

of course.

This style of play is not unsolvable.

Wade does not have a stable three-pointer, and Anthony's ability to catch and shoot is not very good. This is a fatal flaw.

If he had been leading the defense from the inside, Wade would have had no chance to break in.

It's just that he hasn't played for a long time, so he is a little rusty.

There is another problem. Randall is really not focused on defense. If he loses focus on the field, he will reveal a huge flaw to his opponent.

Then if teammates want to make up for it, they need to disrupt the defensive formation, which hurts morale.

Wade: "Hey! I'm much better than you."

Xue Liancheng bared his teeth, but did not comment: "Really?"

soon.

The two came to the front court entangled.

George also pushed the ball over.

In this round, Zubac moved directly up to pick and roll, George went around, and then rushed in again.

Xue Liancheng on the side slowly moved to his weak side and frowned slightly as he watched his teammates' performance.

Everyone seems to be used to this simple and direct attack method, and they don't even think about organizing it for him.

The thought just came to this.

George is determined again.

However, Randall picked up the rebound. This good guy had no intention of passing the ball. He turned left and right, suddenly leaned over and tried to pick the basket with his low hand.

result.

Covered again.

Zubac grabbed the rebound and threw the hook directly.

still none……

Then the Heat got the rebound.

When returning to defense.

Wade's teasing came again: "Brother, you seem to have been away for too long, they don't take you seriously!"

Xue Liancheng felt bitter: "Maybe..."

As a point guard, he is the absolute core, organizing and connecting points, and he didn't even touch the ball.

He finally knows how serious the Lakers' problem is now. In fact, it is not that the players are not capable, but that all of them are in a state of stragglers, all working alone, without the slightest desire to cooperate or share.

If we keep playing like this, we'll be damned if we can even make the playoffs.

The Heat cooperated very well.

Gasol played the ball, but Richardson once again seized the opportunity and succeeded in a layup with an air cut.

Falling behind 0:4 at the start.

O'Neal's brows were already furrowed, "What's going on? Is Xue coming here to do a return run?"

Ernie Johnson: "I can't understand it at all."

Barkley: "Actually, the Lakers have always played this way. George or Clarkson initiates from the top of the arc, enters the penalty area after a simple pick-and-roll screen, Randall cuts in, Courtney Lee smokes in the corner, and other tactical changes are rare. Pitiful."

And the words just fell.

What Buckley said became true.

George gave the ball to Xue Liancheng this time.

But this guy walked to the weak side after giving the ball, acting like a spectator on the field.

Others are distributed in circles outside the three-point line.

Only Zubac came up and prepared to provide Xue Liancheng with a pick-and-roll cover.

Xue Liancheng almost jumped up when he saw this situation.

Because he said he made a gesture and told all his teammates to move.

result……

This is so fucking like death.

He seriously doubted the tactical gestures Mike Brown mentioned. None of these guys remembered them.

He has actually thought about this problem. The new coach has just arrived and he has never practiced with the team. Being unfamiliar or cooperating will be a problem.

Looking at it now, it turns out to be true.

And this isn't just a problem anymore, it's a catastrophe.

Xue Liancheng looked at his teammates who looked indifferent, holding his hands on his knees and breathing heavily.

He really couldn't bear it anymore, so he raised the ball and called a timeout...

Everyone was stunned.

It was only three rounds, why was it paused?
The audience didn't know who called it, it could be said that they were completely unaware.

But the teammates on the field knew that seeing Xue Liancheng off the field with a dark face, they couldn't help but feel a little thump in their hearts.

The coaching staff and substitute players on the sidelines also looked confused, not knowing what was happening.

Only Bread Mike Brown came up to him with a cold face, made eye contact with Xue Liancheng and nodded...

Then just call everyone into a circle.

Xue Liancheng made no secret and went mad: "I think this team is hopeless."

As soon as the words left his mouth.

Everyone's expressions changed instantly, and they all subconsciously held their breath.

These words were extremely serious. At this moment, they felt a mountain of pressure on Xue Liancheng, hitting their hearts.

Xue Liancheng paused for a moment before speaking: "I don't know how many times I gestured to tell you all to move, but they were all stuck in place. What do you want to do? Do you want to watch my performance? I still hope that this Lakers will rot. Become a laughing stock in other people’s mouths?”

"I'm telling you, I won't allow this to happen, because I came to Los Angeles to win a championship, not to come here to be a clown and be the object of everyone's ridicule."

"That's why I'm so angry. If anyone doesn't want to play, if anyone doesn't want to play well, if anyone doesn't want to work hard for victory, then stand up now and I can apply to Kupchak tomorrow. You trade it, I will do what I say, and it will definitely work.”

Except for live sound.

Here in the circle, there is silence, even the sound of breathing is gone.

There is no doubt that Xue Liancheng's words stunned everyone.

Including Paul George.

They never expected that Xue Liancheng would be so furious just because the gestures in one round were not executed properly, and even labeled everything as tradable.

This is no joke.

Xue Liancheng is the head of the team and the face of the league. There is no need to doubt what he said. He is a superstar who can really influence transactions.

How dare they make the slightest movement at this time!

He was even afraid of making some noise and being noticed by Xue Liancheng.

Xue Liancheng glanced around. No one dared to look at him and lowered their heads to avoid his gaze.

After continuing to pause, he added: "No one stands up, right? No one wants to fail, right? Well, after you come on the field, give me a good fight, and everyone can see my gestures clearly...or... Let me emphasize here, what I need is for you to move, intersect, run, cut, cover, attack, and cross. This is a positional battle. When I hold the ball, you need to react like this."

"When we're on a fast break or defensive counterattack, what I need you to do is to rush forward and use all your energy to speed up. I will pass the ball to you at the right time. As for how and when to pass the ball, you don't need to think about it or care about it. Just obey my call."

"Mark my words, you just have to be the end, you just have to be ready to score at any time."

This is a relatively primitive tactical arrangement.

He actually doesn't need his teammates to do anything.

After all, when no one is familiar with it, the simpler, the better.

If it is complicated, it is easy to make mistakes and make wrong predictions.

Finished.

Then he looked at George and said, "George, pick me up."

This is extra respect for George.

After all, the training was so harsh. After all, George is also an All-Star. He behaves like a little brother and is now listening to the training. How shameless!
Now that the lecture is over, it is a disguised recognition of George's identity and status.

George immediately understood and said, "Don't worry."

Mike Brown: "Do you understand everything?"

Everyone nodded in response: "Understood."

Mike Brown: "I just came here and didn't implement any specific tactics, but I would like to add a few words today. Your attitude towards the game is really disappointing. As Xue just said, you can't even remember the tactical gestures. , How do you play a game like this? How do you win against your opponent? It’s like you just hit the basket when you get the ball. Are there any good opportunities for you to play like this? Attitude, I dare say, is definitely at the bottom.”

"So Xue and I have the same attitude. If you can fight, fight. If you can't fight, just stand up and tell me you don't want to fight. Then we will send you away and let you leave this place you don't want to stay."

"And if after playing, you still have small thoughts, are still playing tricks, and have an indifferent attitude towards the game, then don't blame me for embarrassing you."

"That's all, James Johnson, you go on the court for Zubac, increase your speed, keep up with Xue's rhythm, and pay attention to help and defense, be more active, be more serious, don't miss people easily. "

Everyone swallowed again.

But obviously, Mike Brown's deterrence is far from the level of Xue Liancheng.

After Xue Liancheng finished speaking, everyone changed their colors, and the entire circle became silent forcibly. They could not make a sound and did not dare to breathe.

After Mike Brown finished speaking, everyone was relieved, and the stone in their hearts had long since dissipated as Xue Liancheng finished his lecture.

They just nodded and responded. Pressure?
Not much, I'm afraid.

O'Neill finally saw some clues: "It seems to be Xue Ming's timeout."

Barkley: "Hey! It seems that the Lakers' attitude towards the game just now really made Xue Liancheng angry."

Ernie Johnson: "As a two-time FMVP, it's normal for him to ask his teammates for a championship team, but looking at the faces of George and others, the situation seems a bit serious!"

O'Neal: "Don't worry, it's really serious. No matter how serious it is, I won't be able to make it to the playoffs."

And if Xue Liancheng heard this, he would definitely give a thumbs up.

Because he really thinks so.

If he continues like this, this season will be over. He won't have time to try and make mistakes or talk properly.

(End of this chapter)