The rise of the NBA superstar

Chapter 212, Thunderbolt, Lineup Formation.

The pace of the confrontation match was very fast, and the match ended quickly.

Under Li Senlin's suffocating defense, rookie Deng's performance was very poor, which made Harden feel that his trial training with the Thunder will be cold this time.

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Team draft discussion meeting.

Meeting personnel: Thunder management, coaching staff, three young men.

Halfway through the meeting, Presti asked Westbrook and Durant about the draft.

The Thunder have two picks this year, one is the No. 3 pick in the first round and the other is the No. 25 pick in the first round.

The two of Dewey have been training all summer, so they don't know much about this newcomer.

They are still young and haven't thought about the team's lineup. They always think that this kind of thing can be left to the management and coaches, and they have little experience.

So in the face of Presti's inquiry, the two hesitated and couldn't tell the reason.

Westbrook felt better in the trial match, but James Harden was completely blown away by Li Senlin, leaving him wondering what to say.

Presti sighed, the core is still too young, it seems that he has to rely on himself.

After asking both young masters, Presti looked at Li Senlin again. Presti didn't expect much from Li Senlin, and just asked as a matter of routine to show respect.

"Li, what's your opinion?"

"Ahem, let me tell you something."

Seeing that Westbrook and Durant didn't fart, Li Senlin was a little embarrassed, so he pretended to cough to attract the audience's attention.

Li Senlin's cough really helped. Everyone looked at him to see what he had to say.

Li Senlin did not pretend to be aggressive, and said very directly:

"Our No. 3 pick this year can sign James Harden, Steve Curry, and the No. 25 pick has three options, Taj Gibson, DeMarre Carroll, Danny Green."

Hearing Li Senlin's answer, the management and coaching staff's eyes lit up.

The few candidates that Li Senlin mentioned were almost the answers to their multiple-choice questions, and they were considering which one to choose as the Thunderclap's final choice.

Presti draft vision is very vicious.

From the few names Li Senlin said, he felt that Li Senlin had indeed studied the team's draft issues.

In fact, the opinion of the core players of the team in the draft is actually very important. Generally, players who play on the court will feel the team's lineup defects more than the coaching staff and management, and can also understand the true strength of each player better.

When drafting, most teams ask their players for their opinion.

Although Presti felt that Li Senlin had done some research, he felt that it was almost meaningless, and continued: "Li, we now have you and Russell on the outside, why should we add guards? I think Thabeet on the inside is good. And For the 25th pick, we prefer Rodrigue Beaubois, who plays in the French league."

"Sam, let's talk about it one by one. Russell and I are the starters. James Harden and Steve Curry can be used as the engine of the second team. Let's talk about James Harden first. He is very strong and fast. Very flexible, good at breaking through, shooting is also very good, scoring efficiency is very high, if paired with an excellent inside pick-and-roll player, it is enough to guarantee the offensive firepower of the second team."

"Lee, you may be mistaken. James Harden's passing vision is average, he is very sticky to the ball, and his defensive attitude is not very good. A shooting guard is very suitable for him, but a point guard may not be suitable. In addition, the Steve you mentioned Curry is thin and weak, and may not be able to adapt to NBA-level confrontation. He also has potential injuries. You can replace both of their functions. I don’t think it is necessary to choose a guard in this position.”

Brooks shook his head and refuted Li Senlin with a smile.

Sure enough, it still had an impact. As soon as Li Senlin heard Brooks' words, he knew that the team might not choose a guard because of his existence.

Damn, if I don't choose the two MVPs, I'm going to be an idiot.

Li Senlin absolutely does not allow this kind of thing to happen in front of his eyes, so what if the positions overlap, everyone's golf quotient is so high, there is always a way.

Insider?There is no suitable insider at all this year, okay?

Griffin has been pre-selected by the Clippers, and Thabeet is a parallel importer, and he will be killed if he comes. Although Thabeet will be selected by the Grizzlies with a high probability, Li Senlin is not at ease.

Due to the arrival of Li Senlin in the NBA, the butterfly effect has begun to appear. If the Grizzlies do not choose, the Thunder will be killed by Li Senlin himself.

So Li Senlin felt that he must convince the management now.

"Brooks, James Harden has a very good passing talent potential. You will know this when he hits the run and gun. He has a very thorough understanding of the pick-and-roll and has a very strong ability to read the game. In addition, his left-handed habit makes his breakthrough difficult to defend, you can watch more videos of him in college, his future is limitless, carefully watch his pass and free throw number."

What Li Senlin said was firm, resolute, and decisive.

Li Senlin guessed that Brooks definitely didn't watch Harden's game tape, just based on the scout report.

Therefore, Li Senlin's advantages based on the characteristics of Harden in the future are enough to crush their understanding of Harden.

MVP Deng is definitely the template for Harden's success. This is Harden's future, so Li Senlin knows very well that he wants to describe this future to the Thunder. Don't miss it. At this time, Harden's passing talent in college It should have been reflected as well.

"This."

Brooks was beaten by Li Senlin's affirmative tone. He couldn't say that he didn't study so thoroughly. He was crushed by Li Senlin professionally.

After listening to Li Senlin's analysis, Presti looked at Brooks' expression, and he looked forward to Li Senlin's next analysis more and more.

"In addition, let's talk about another candidate for the No. 3 pick, Steve Curry of Davidson College. This guy is a better three-pointer than me. He has a very strong shot ability while dribbling. I can't guard him. He The ability to break through and change directions is very powerful, and the finishing touch is soft. If Curry is equipped with an outside screener, Curry will make everyone realize the horror of the three-pointer. As for the confrontation problem, Brooks, you can go and see that kid Bench press stats, I think he'll surprise you."

Strong bench press data does not mean strong confrontation ability, but the confrontation ability of people with strong bench press can definitely adapt to NBA-level confrontation.

The key points Li Senlin said almost covered the main key content of the scout report, and then it was a very decisive tone...

"This."

Brooks wiped the sweat from his brow and took off his glasses. He was hanged again. He really didn't understand Curry.

Li Senlin's remarks are completely based on the peak period of the two future MVPs.

If you have a chance to choose these two after traveling back, you would be an idiot if you didn’t choose them. If they weren’t so high in the picks, Li Senlin would have wanted Lei Ting to take them down.

What lineup is reasonable?Talent is directly crushed.

No matter what lineup the opponent has, we have 4 MVPs...

When Durant, Westbrook, Harden, Curry, and Ibaka are on the court, existence is reasonable.

What the ball is not enough points.

Except for Westbrook, the others can play off the ball, the big deal is to let the Turtles play as a substitute, and Li Senlin is on.

The three-pointer directly throws you to death.

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Li Senlin's speech completely attracted everyone's attention, making everyone present interested in what he said.

"Li, that's right, go on, go on, let's discuss one by one later."

Presti obviously didn't expect Li Senlin to think so fully.

"Take Gibson or Carroll at No. 25. I know you want to pick the Frenchman. Don't pick that guy. He can't adapt to the NBA. It's useless. Gibson is a tough player. He belongs to the athletic forward with outstanding wingspan. He is good at running and finishing the offense, although his shooting is average, he is excellent in defense, can take into account both single defense and assist defense, blocks shots well, and he is a defensive leader in the second team..."

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Li Senlin said a lot

Li Senlin directly analyzed the advantages of those players to everyone.

This performance made the Turtle and Durant stunned, the gap between people.

This Li Senlin is a bit of a dick. Neither of them is familiar with any of these players. This guy actually said that he looked so professional, as if he had played with them.

Li Senlin didn't care about Shuang Shao's reaction, took a drink from the water glass and continued talking. .

"Sam, can we get a second-round pick and pick Danny Green, he definitely has the potential to become a top 3D player..."

Li Senlin felt that it was better to convince them in one go.

"Lee, there is a sign, but I think Danny Green..."

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Li Senlin spent 2 hours at the team meeting, arguing and convincing everyone.

Presti finally made a final summary.

"For the No. 3 pick, Harden is the first choice, and Curry is the candidate. For the 25th pick, Gibson is the first choice, and Carroll is the candidate."

As for the trade proposed by Li Senlin to add a second-round pick to Danny Green, they didn't discuss it directly.

Li Senlin was also very helpless. He was not the boss, and the management couldn't convince him that there was nothing he could do.

But the Thunder really didn't dare to be a rookie anymore.

Now the Thunder are almost all rookies at the first, second and third levels. Although the talent is great, compared with other teams in experience, the gap is too big, so the management is not going to add rookies, but to bring back one or two veterans.

There will be a bunch more next year.

"Li, what advice do you have for introducing veteran players?"

Presti no longer asked casually, but asked like a professional. He obviously respected Li Senlin's opinion very much. Just now Li Senlin convinced all of them, and his professionalism was too high.

What Li Senlin thought were ordinary remarks were, in their view, very professional.

Li Senlin enjoyed this treatment, and directly stunned Durant and Westbrook.

They are jealous, but they can't help it.Even if you let them say it, they won't be able to say it. This is a matter of knowledge.

Li Senlin's status in the team has quietly improved a little.

"Which big fish are there in the free market?"

Li Senlin asked, he couldn't remember clearly.

"Iverson, Marbury, Okur, Boozer, Ben Gordon, Odom, Artest, Marion..."

After Li Senlin heard this, he frowned. For Lei Ting now, these people are not suitable.

"I don't want any of them. The price/performance ratio is too low. See if you can get Tyson Chandler from the Hornets. He and Ibaka guarding the inside will make all teams despair."

Although Chandler is not as good as Howard and Yao Ming, he is definitely a championship-level center.

If Ibaka and Chandler form an inside no-fly zone, with Durant, Westbrook, and Lee Senlin on the outside, even the Lakers are sure to get rid of this defensive strength.

And then there's the quality of his screens, which is definitely one of the best.

"I can't answer this for you. The Hornets won't let it go. I'll inquire about the price later..."

Prasti frowned, feeling a little difficult.

"Well, okay, by the way, when will Ibaka come over?"

Li Senlin asked, he is very interested in this shot-blocking leader. You must know that the Thunder suffered a lot from the inside last season. With this guy joining this season, the inside strength will definitely be improved.

"Come on July 7st."

"Okay, today's meeting will end here first, and we will communicate in time if there is any change."

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