i really don't want to play basketball

Chapter 10 [First Stage Cry]

The casino city of Las Vegas is located in the desert. It attracts tourists from all over the world with its name as a casino city.

The Las Vegas Summer League held here is the largest summer league this year. It is also an official event that the NBA has included into its lineup since last year, with a total of 21 teams participating.

Although the time is not long, it is only from July 7 to 11, but within 20 days, it takes 10 games to win the championship, which is relatively compact.

Every year in the summer league, there are team rookies, undrafted picks, unsigned second-round rookies, young international players who have no contracts, and fringe players who have played in the NBA for several years but are worried about their next job. Big stage.

The same is true for the Suns' current lineup. Lopez Jr., Dragic, and Shain are all rookies this year.

Dudley was a rookie last year, but he was just traded from the Bobcats. He needs to prove himself to the team.

Only Diaw has a long playing career, but now his position in the Suns lineup is being marginalized, and he also needs to prove himself. Xine is also coming. He is deeply valued by the team, and Diaw also comes to explore.

After returning to the hotel after the French meal, coach Kevin knocked on Xia Yin's door with a circled lineup list.

"Hi, coach."

Kevin walked into the room with a smile and looked at the various documents placed on the table, all of which were technical analysis of the players and the team's tactical arrangements.

"How much have you read? How much do you understand?"

Xia Yin poured him a glass of water, "The players' technical analysis has been written down, and now we are mainly looking at the team's tactical arrangements. You know, how much our lineup and tactics have changed since the Sharks came."

Kevin put down the Suns lineup for this summer league, "Let's see, according to your technical characteristics, find the most suitable player for you. Cole said that this summer league will be dominated by you."

Xia Yin looked through the list. Except for the five of them who were the absolute main players, the others were all names that he had never heard of before. Only one of them made Xia Yin's eyes light up.

"Is the team interested in signing him?"

Kevin looked at the name on the list: Matt Barnes.

"Yes, I do intend to sign him. This summer league is also an inspection. Do you want him?"

Xia Yin nodded, "Originally there were only a few games, and how much tactical coordination was involved in the summer league? Most of the players played alone in order to get better data and attract the team's attention."

"Let's just focus on the six of us as the core. The rest can support the scene during substitute time. There is no need to think too much." Xia Yin made the final decision directly.

This is his first stage, even if it is just a small summer league, he also hopes to be perfect.

"OK, the team will play a training match tomorrow morning, and the official game will be the day after tomorrow. Our first opponent: the Spurs."

"I understand, leave it to me!"

The next morning, after warm-up exercises, Kevin gathered everyone together.

"Guys, let's come to a training match for a quick run-in. Tomorrow we will play a game. I don't want us to go back in despair after the preliminaries. Let's cheer up and prove ourselves!"

After finishing speaking, he looked at everyone with profound eyes.

Then when everyone was shocked, he handed the tactical board to Xia Yin, "You make the arrangements. I hope to see a wonderful game."

Cole did arrange for Kevin to take care of Xia Yin more, but who would have thought that he gave Xia Yin all the tactical boards, which really took care of his family.

Shain was also shocked, but he didn't show it. When he was in college, he often discussed tactics with Ben Holland. For him, it was very simple to cope with a summer league game.

Moreover, in this training match, Xia Yin needs to quickly establish some tacit understanding with his teammates and play some fixed tactics, so he knows best how to arrange it in his favor.

From this point of view, Kevin is undoubtedly a smart person, and he is also a person who understands current affairs.

“Hey guys, wait a minute, I, Diaw, and Barnes will be paired with two of you. Lopez, Dudley, Dragic, and two of you will be paired together. This is the lineup for the first quarter. "

Kevin looked at Xia Yin's arrangements and said nothing. The old man was sitting on the bench holding a cup of coffee, waiting for the game to start.

Xia Yin was on the red team, while Lopez Jr. was on the white team, and he had to arrange tactics for the two teams separately.

He first came to the red team, "Our tactics are very simple. Diaw, you control the ball. After bringing it to the frontcourt, pass it to me or Barnes. Break through when there is a chance. If there is no chance, pass the ball to create a three-pointer." There is space, if the opponent is weak, you can fight one-on-one, and I will control the rebounds.”

He came to the white team again, "Dragic, you control the ball. When you come to the frontcourt, break through when the opponent is weak, lay up when you have the chance, and pass the ball when you don't have the chance.

Dudley, you have to run actively, shoot the ball quickly after receiving the pass, three-pointers, and mid-range shots are fine.

Lopez, you are responsible for the defense of the penalty area. The red team has no one who can resist you. After receiving the ball, you must make a quick layup or dunk. At the same time, you are also responsible for rebounding. "

After the arrangements are made, the game officially begins.

The first quarter of the game surprised everyone.

Xia Yin, who originally thought he was a related household, shone brightly in the first quarter.

But when Shain and Dudley swapped positions in the second quarter, his cooperation with Lopez and Dragic made Kevin's eyes shine even more. He knew that Shain was adapting, but the speed was too fast. Bar?
In the third quarter, the grouping was disrupted again. Shane, Dragic, Dudley, Barnes, and Lopez formed a group of five. Dudley stepped up to the power forward position and played a wave of offense.

In the fourth quarter, Shine, Dudley, Barnes, Diaw, and Lopez formed a team of five and not only played offense, but also played defense.

Shayne, Barnes, and Dudley form an outside defensive group. Diaw is in the middle and can replace Shayne at any time. Shayne and Lopez defend the inside.

Xia Yin can defend the inside lane, especially when switching defenses during the game. This kind of sudden defense change, combined with Lopez, can strangle the inside lane. The two also caused many mistakes on the opposite side.

After a training match, everyone was very satisfied. They all got a chance to show off and had a certain understanding of Xia Yin.

Xia Yin is physically strong and fast, but his technique is not very good, but his defense is very strong, his awareness is also in place, and he is good at three-pointers. He is suitable for everyone.

Xia Yin also gained a lot, got to know his teammates better, and also had a good idea of ​​the upcoming game.

After the game, he wrote a player report himself, recording the situation of his teammates.

Dragic is good at fast breaks, he is good at pick-and-rolls, he can make free throws, and he has good steals.

Matt Barnes is okay for three-pointers, has a tough defense, and can cut and eat cakes.

Dudley is a good three-pointer, can hit mid-range shots, has a good defensive positioning sense, and relies on intelligence and passion to defend.

Diaw can support the organization, can make a three-pointer, can beat shorter opponents in the low post, is good in confrontation, and has average rebounding.

Lopez, who can defend and block shots, has good offensive rebounds, average defensive rebounds, and a good fadeaway jumper.

He is quite satisfied with these teammates, they are quite capable.

However, there are also disadvantages, that is, lack of experience in the game, and it is easy to make mistakes and fouls.

After Kevin read the report, he patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Xia Yin, you are indeed outstanding. I hope you can have an outstanding performance in tomorrow's game. I'm looking forward to it."

"Coach, wait and see!"

(End of this chapter)