new lord of the rings

Chapter 28
The game between the Warriors and the Rockets has aroused great controversy in both China and the United States. The controversy in the United States is mainly:
The Warriors' five small lineups;
Whether the end of the center has arrived;

Where will Zhang Xin be the boss next season?

Steve Nash said in an interview:
"The Warriors' five small lineups are different from the bombardment I played in the Suns. Their offense may not be better than ours, but their defense is another level. They have Curry, Zhang Xin, and Thompson. A cross-generational player, and Green, an alternative center, woa, amazing! I think they can do things we can't."

Scottie Pippen praised Zhang Xin in an interview:
"Woo...it's so cool. I watched the video of the game between the Warriors and the Rockets. Some people said that Mr. Zhang's defense is very similar to mine. I watched it carefully. My conclusion is that Zhang Xin's defense is indeed very similar to mine. , I think it is almost the same as my defense at the peak. I didn’t have his physical fitness when I was young, and Zhang Xin’s defensive instinct is really amazing! I believe other defensive experts should be able to see it... ..."

Shaquille O'Neal was dismissive in the interview:
"Woa, the end of the center? That's beep beep (silent symbol), is there a super center now? Dwight Howard? Come on, that's just a big baby. If Green meets me, I will tell him: hi, chase Meng, are you here to give me a Christmas present? Haha."

76ers general manager Sam Hinkie said in an interview:
"Are you talking about Zhang Xin? Yes, I am very interested in him. Please report for me. I will officially invite Zhang Xin to join the 76ers next season. I will give the position of the team boss to him." You keep it and bring in all the players you want. The No. [-] pick can be exchanged. If Zhang Xin still decides to stay in the Warriors, I will submit a trade application to the Warriors management. Yes, it is with our No. [-] pick. Trade him, if we have."

Suns general manager Steve Kerr said in an interview:
"The five small lineups of the Warriors are really fascinating. This is my ideal team. Unfortunately, I don't have Curry, Zhang Xin, Thompson, Green, and Iguodala. I want all these people! Oh, you Speaking of Zhang Xin? Please tell the general managers of other teams that Zhang Xin belongs to Phoenix City, and I will do my best to lure Zhang Xin to Phoenix City. In order to get Zhang Xin, all the sacrifices are worthwhile."

James Harden was interviewed after the game:
"Compare Zhang Xin's defense with Pippen's? When I entered the league, Pippen had already retired. I have never played against him, so I don't have an intuitive feeling. I can compare his defense with Kobe's. I was still in the Thunder in 12. When I met the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals that year..."

"Yes, we eliminated the Lakers that time, but Kobe's defense is still vivid in my memory... He is like a big net, enveloping me, and every step I take takes a lot of effort, you I know, Kobe at that time was no longer the peak Kobe, Zhang Xin today puts more pressure on me than Kobe at that time..."

"Oh, we didn't talk trash today. Zhang Xin and I are brothers. Zhang Xin is a very nice person. When I came over, he even invited me to dinner..."

"I am very optimistic about him. His strength and character are very suitable to be the leader of a team. He has very good personal charm..."

China is the Chinese Derby around Zhang Xin and Jeremy Lin:

Lin Crazy or Zhang Xin, who is stronger;
Where is Mr. Zhang's upper limit?
Should Zhang Xin stay in the Warriors or go to a weak team as the cornerstone of the team.

Tencent reporter Duan Ran interviewed Yao Ming:
"After the Chinese derby between Dayao, the Rockets and the Warriors, Chinese fans are talking about Jeremy Lin and Zhang Xin being stronger. What do you think?"

"Well, each should have its own characteristics. Jeremy Lin is able to gain a foothold in the NBA. His strength is naturally very good. Zhang Xin, this is his rookie season... Haha, well, Zhang Xin is stronger. After all, no one Can break the record of 33 points in a single quarter in his rookie season." Yao Ming laughed embarrassingly.

"Then Dayao, how high do you think Zhang Xin can reach in the NBA?" Duan Ran asked.

"If there are no accidents, I think at least one Hall of Fame seat is indispensable. Zhang Xin is too strong. He is a long-range shooter, a low-post master, a breakthrough player, and a defensive expert. He is too comprehensive. Some weak teams may not be as good as him. "

"If he wants to leave, which team does Dayao think Zhang Xin is more suitable for?"

"From a business point of view, I suggest that he go to the Lakers. Kobe is about to retire, and Zhang Xin just took over. Los Angeles is a big ball market. If Zhang Xin used to be the cornerstone of the team, with the attraction of the Lakers, he will soon rebuild successfully.”

In recent days, Zhang Xin has been sorting out the memories of Kidd's heart. Zhang Xin eagerly absorbed the essence. Kidd won the 9th NBA All-Defensive Team (5th First Team, 4th Second Team), and 5th NBA Assist Wang, with a total of 19 assists in his 12091-year NBA career, is a well-deserved team commander on the field!
Zhang Xin used to be a basketball critic. The characteristic of a basketball critic is to stand high above the court, use God's vision to observe the team's tactics and analyze the player's state, but for the game in the eyes of the players on the court are different.

In other words, Zhang Xin is a strategist who is excellent in strategy but lacks in actual tactics. Zhang Xin can analyze the team's offensive and defensive strategies before the game, but if he is allowed to stand In Curry's position to organize the team and lead the team forward, Zhang Xin will definitely be confused.

Zhang Xin compares his own knowledge system with Kidd's memory in his mind again and again, absorbing it hungrily. The deeper he understands Kidd, the deeper his admiration for Kidd. Kidd's understanding of tactics is not his alone. Word of mouth critics can match:

He knows what will happen in the process of running tactics on the field, how to make up for it, and how to improvise a little cooperation when the tactics are cracked;
To read the opponent's team's tactics and arrange targeted tactics appropriately, the court changes rapidly. To understand the opponent's intention in a moment and then crack it, what is needed is a lot of game experience and a deep understanding of tactics , the ability to read the game, and... talent!
And Zhang Xin's talent is the memory brought over from his previous life. His understanding of tactics and long-term immersion gave him an intuition for judging the situation on the court, which also gave Zhang Xin the basis for integrating Kidd's memory.This process is not a short-term process. It may not be possible for Zhang Xin to reach the level of proficiency in one or two years, but it will definitely help him read the situation on the field. This kind of help is not explicit, but Hidden, this is a process of water dripping through stone and slowly tempering.

Zhang Xin has always been obsessed with the world of basketball, and he doesn't care much about the outside world. However, the atmosphere in the Warriors team has slowly changed recently, and Zhang Xin, who is dull, has also noticed it.

Of course, the morale of the Warriors is not sluggish. A team that has been winning will cover up many problems, such as the problem of the coach.

The relationship between Mark Jackson and the management has been getting worse and worse recently. The boss even told people in private that there are more than 200 people in the Warriors, and no one has a good relationship with Mark Jackson.

It's just that the Warriors have been winning all the time, and the conflicts between the players and Mark Jackson haven't exploded. However, there is an undercurrent, and Zhang Xin is secretly frightened. If this problem is not resolved, this year's playoffs will not go far.

To fight against the outside world must be peaceful inside.

Curry quietly discussed with Curry and Iguodala. Curry is the boss and Iguodala is the leader of the locker room. It is best to find them for this matter.

After discussing, the three decided to have a dinner with their teammates to unify their thoughts, and Zhang Xin volunteered to undertake the important task of entertaining guests.

That night, all the warriors gathered in the Chinese restaurant. In order to hold a united and successful swearing-in meeting, Zhang Xin spared no expense. All the raw materials were airlifted from China, and he even brought a Chinese chef here to cook the warriors together. The ones who will eat beamed, and nodded to Zhang Xin approvingly: This guy has a bright future!
Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Iguodala stopped everyone's talking and laughing:

"Brothers, please come here today. Eating is one thing, and another thing is to let everyone know."

"Everyone knows that our team's recent results are very good. Stephen and Zhang Xin, myself, and I hope to go further this season, and even reach the O'Brien Cup. Don't laugh, isn't it possible?"

"With our current strength, can't we think about it?"

Green didn't care about what everyone was thinking, and opened his mouth:
"Andre, tell me, what should we do? I am determined to win this year's championship. Last year, we didn't have Mr. Zhang. The Spurs are strong. We won two victories this year! I don't believe that the five small lineups are formed, and they can still lose to those old guys from the Spurs!"

Everyone nodded, and Zhang Xin also nodded. Green is a good fan.

"However, we must first solve the problems within the team. I know that everyone has great opinions on coach Mark Jackson, as does the management. Maybe Mark Jackson will leave after this season, but whether he leaves or not, I hope Before the end of the season, everyone, don’t let anything happen that destroys the unity of the team, once the generals disagree, a team will soon fall apart!”

Curry came out in due course; "Let's make a statement."

Bogut immediately said that there was no problem, and Barnes nodded and said that he had no problem. Thompson has always been aloof from the world, so naturally there is no problem. Work hard to create a better future.

So far, a successful and united conference has come to a successful conclusion!

(End of this chapter)