From sparring to superstar

Chapter 232 230. Healthy pennies are no longer pennies
Although he was annoyed by Odom's way of speaking, Li Ao was completely relieved.

Yesterday afternoon, because he thought that the importance of Riodom in several tactics in the adjusted tactical manual had not declined but had increased, so he didn't follow up and watch. It must not be that this teammate was about to be traded.

From Odom's description, he got the information-the coaching staff wanted Zuo Mo to play a false starter.

After lunch, Li Ao chatted with Gentry again and got a better understanding of Odom's change of roles.

The meaning revealed by Gentry, to put it mildly-Odom is such an excellent player, to be responsible for flank screens, offensive rebounds, and hand-to-hand defense, it is too talented.

The truth is—whether it’s the quality of wing screens, long two-point catches, or the efficiency of cutting to the frame, Odom can’t compare to Matt Harprin. When he played a supporting role, he dragged the other four players. The starting teammate's hind legs.

In organizing offense, Odom is better than Bibby, but Bibby is more stable. Odom will inevitably get distracted. He really wants to go further in the playoffs. Odom, who has the characteristics of a time bomb, is not suitable as the primary control point.

Moreover, their current starting lineup does not need the ability to organize offense as much as the ability to distribute the ball. It just so happens that Bibby is one of the league's best ball-handling cores who are good at distributing the ball. Odom is inferior to Bibby in this regard. Far.

Gentry wanted Odom to switch roles, and Li Ao expressed his support.

But he didn't put pressure on Odom, and decided to let Odom choose himself.

This decision, although not as big as the impact of giving up the starting position, will also affect 'worth'.

False starting, although he is still starting, but the coaches and management of other teams are not blind. If other teams intend to introduce Odom, they will definitely study his game and find that most of his statistics are second and third against the opponent. The gold content of the data obtained during the lineup will decrease, which will affect the quotations given to him by other teams, and indirectly affect the quotations for his contract extension...

There are teammates who are willing to sacrifice, Li Ao will not refuse, but he will not take the initiative to ask teammates to sacrifice.

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Two rest days passed, and on November 11, the Clippers ushered in a challenge from the Suns at home.

At 5:10 in the evening, at the Staples Center, the visiting Suns entered first.

The Lakers will face the Kings at home tonight, and the game between the Clippers and the Suns can only start earlier.

Li Ao leaned at the entrance of the player tunnel and looked at Marbury who was entering the field opposite him. He felt that the senior brother in charge was better.

Cheap and easy to use, and it only cost Maggette and Mim to get it back.

After the opposite Suns replaced Kidd with Marbury, the record cannot be described as getting better and better, it can only be said that it collapsed at the beginning.

The Suns have played 6 games so far, with 2 wins and 4 losses. They won two games against the Grizzlies and Warriors.

Lost 4 games, lost to the Lakers, there is nothing wrong with it, lost to the Eagles, not a big problem, the Eagles started very aggressively.

But after losing to the collapsed Rockets and Nuggets, Marbury's ability to lead the team has been questioned.

Marbury complained about not having good teammates when he was in the Nets, and now he gave Kidd the lineup that led the team to win 50 wins... He is quite a man. He was asked in an interview, "Is it still When he felt that he had no good teammates', he shut up and hid in the training ground to practice shooting.

At least not angry or sophistry.

After the players of the two teams entered the arena, it was another 'Jordan fan meeting'.

But not everyone participated, Penny and Marion preferred to take photos with Li Ao.

After taking the photo, Li Ao said excitedly: "Anferni, you finally put on the jersey."

When the Suns came to Los Angeles yesterday, there were news reports that so far this season, Penny has not missed a game or even a training session from training camp, to preseason, to the regular season, for the first time in 6 years!

When Li Ao saw the news, his first feeling was actually sad.

Now that the game is about to start, there is no sense of time and tears, only the excitement of playing against Penny.

Anfernee Hardaway said with a smile: "Our new team doctor is very good, thanks to him."

"It's very powerful. Gugliota seems to have not missed the game until now... I heard that Kidd left because you two have been injured and despaired of this team. Now that you are back to health, you Do you think he will regret leaving?"

"Oh, Spider-Man, you are worthy of being a big Hollywood star, and you really act like a good crowd. You are so smart, you should know that for me who has experienced so many things, this trash talk can't affect my emotions."

"I'll just use my words and don't spend any money. If I irritate you, then our chances of winning will definitely be greater."

Li Ao shrugged his shoulders, tilted his head and spread his hands three times.

Penny smiled and said, "Oke, I understand, I will do my best to fight you tonight so that you can enjoy the game."

Li Ao: ┐('-')┌

After so many years of injuries, Penny has clearly accepted his fate.

Li Ao thinks this kind of mentality is good. Even if Penny retires directly after finishing this contract, the total salary will exceed 1.2 million US dollars. Career is a good choice.

But Li Ao still appreciates Hill's tenacity more.

At 5:28, the pre-match preparation time ended, and the two teams started playing.

The Clippers' starting lineup is still the same, and the Suns sent Marbury, Anfernee Hardaway, Bo Outlaw, Marion, and Gugliota's starting lineup.

Looking at the rookies such as John Wallace, Dan Marley, Jack Voskull on the opposite bench, and Beau Outlaw, who made his debut tonight, Li Ao felt that Colangelo Jr. It's bad, I really wronged the second generation of the ball.

The operation of exchanging Kidd for Marbury is indeed "preserving the value of the transaction" for the future, but subsequent transactions or free agent signings, it can be seen that Colangelo Jr. did not want to raise Marbury as Jamison. , but really trying to win around Marbury.

At 5:[-], Jermaine O'Neal beat Gugliota to win the jump ball. The game started, and the Clippers went first!
On the first attack, in response to the voice of the fans, Bibby passed the ball to the basketball god who was playing against Penny.

Jordan turned around with his back and made a sudden stop jump shot!

Offensive and defensive conversion, Marbury singles breakthrough.

Bibby failed to guard Marbury, but the rest of the Clippers actively supplemented and changed defenses, blocking Marbury on the right side of the three-second zone, and Marbury returned a high pass.

Anfernee Hardaway received the ball one step outside the free throw line. Facing Jordan's supplementary defense, he didn't come by himself, but rationally made a two-pass to the baseline. Marion cut to catch the ball, facing O'Neal who turned around and made it back Take off and hit the lob shot!
(End of this chapter)