king of defenders

Chapter 831 Playoffs, leading the team with a single core
China, City S.

In a teahouse, Yao Ming sat with several friends, including the retired Wang Zhizhi and Liu Wei. The three of them sat down without calling the waiter. Yao Ming made tea himself, and made a cup for each of them.

This is a private room with a large space. There is a large-screen TV against the wall. At this time, the big-screen TV is broadcasting the NBA playoffs broadcast of Sports Five, which happens to be the Heat vs. Bucks.

The game has not yet started, but players from both sides have already played.

For the Heat, Whiteside obviously won't be playing in a suit and leather shoes. Wade and Monroe are both wearing training clothes and are also warming up on the court. However, Yao Ming has already received the news that Wade and Monroe will not be playing.

Meng Yun was also warming up. Yao Ming stared at him for a while, then looked away, and said, "Today is the real test for Meng Yun. Single-core leadership is still the playoffs."

"Aren't Wade and Monroe going?" Liu Wei asked.

"No." Yao Ming replied, without too much explanation, and there was no need to explain. Since he answered so simply, Liu Wei also knew that the news must be accurate.

Liu Wei and Wang Zhizhi didn't know that Wade and Monroe wouldn't play, and when they got the news from Yao Ming, they couldn't help frowning. Wang Zhizhi said, "Wade and Monroe won't play, and Whiteside won't play. The team's five regular starters suddenly lost three players, and this game is not easy to play."

"Yes." Liu Wei echoed: "Although the Bucks rank seventh in the Eastern Conference, they are a young team full of vitality. They lack experience, but they do not lack talent and passion. Especially knowing that the Heat are injured When the battalion is full of soldiers, they can explode the greatest motivation. And the Heat are supported by Meng Yun alone, I don’t think it is very optimistic.”

Wang Zhizhi thought so deeply, and was a little worried about Meng Yun.

Yao Ming said with a smile: "It's not very optimistic, but the Heat's foundation is still very solid, and the foundation is stronger than the Bucks. And this is a test and an opportunity for Meng Yun. Leading the team with a single core in the playoffs, he It will be a rare opportunity to become the only core and absolute leader of the Heat. If he can hold on and lead the Heat to defeat the Bucks and win this series, it will be of great benefit to him. And Even if it fails, it is not without gain.”

"What is growth?" Yao Ming said, "This is growth. Most people will not have such an opportunity in the second year of their NBA career."

Indeed, danger and opportunity are always a pair of partners. They always exist at the same time. Opportunities are hidden in danger, and opportunities are always accompanied by dangers and trials.

Wang Zhizhi and Liu Wei nodded together, agreeing with Yao Ming's opinion, but they didn't feel relaxed in their hearts, because the key was whether Meng Yun could hold on?
You must know that this is his second season, and he has just turned 22. Will he collapse under such pressure?

USA, Miami.

In the American Airlines Arena, the players finished their warm-up and returned to the sidelines.

Spoelstra called the players together and looked at Meng Yun. Seeing Meng Yun's expression was calm, he breathed a sigh of relief and spread out the tactical board: "Wait a while Nene, Salinger, Luol Deng, Johnson, and Meng Yun." He drew his tactics on the tactical board while calling the roll, "You guys are the starters, Nene and Salinger are in charge of the interior, and your task is to defend and rebound. Of course, you must also pay attention Meng Yun's pass, the opponent's defense must be mainly concentrated on Meng Yun, and you will all get a chance."

Monroe and Salinger nodded together, expressing their understanding.

Their tasks are relatively simple, but not easy to do well.

"Luol Deng." Spoelstra said again: "You need to take on more responsibilities. On the offensive end, you need to stand up and share some pressure for Meng Yun."

"Hmm." Luol Deng's expression was solemn.

His performance this season was not good, especially in the first half of the season, and he didn't get better until after the All-Stars, but because of Meng Yun and Wade, his task is not heavy.

But now he has to stand up, as a small forward, in the absence of Wade, and the interior is all substitutes, he must participate more in the offense.

Spoelstra continued: "Johnson, your task is to shoot and cut. I need you to be a shooter. When there is an opportunity, you must shoot resolutely."

Tyler Johnson's singles ability is not particularly strong, much worse than Wade, and it is impossible to replace Wade's role, so let him be a shooter, his shooting is still good.

Finally, Spoelstra looked at Meng Yun: "Meng Yun, it's up to you."

Meng Yun said, "Don't worry."

Then Spoelstra talked about several specific tactics.
Not far away, Bucks coach Jason Kidd is also deploying tactics.

The nba has always had a tradition of point guards retiring as coaches, because point guards are the engine of the team's offense, the brains and tactical commanders of the team. Coaching is much simpler.

Kidd is undoubtedly a very good guard, and he has achieved unmistakable results after turning into a coach. Under his leadership, the Bucks returned to the playoffs stage.

For the Bucks, it is certainly a joy to return to the playoffs stage, but they probably won't go too far. After all, it is a young team that lacks many things.

In this regard, Kidd is mentally prepared.

But unexpectedly, he got the news that Whiteside, Wade, and Monroe are likely to not come back in the first round. This is an excellent opportunity for the Bucks.

With only Meng Yun's single-core team left for the Heat, their combat effectiveness will inevitably be greatly reduced. Facing the Heat in this state, Kidd feels that their Bucks may not have the possibility of defeating them.

Immediately, Kidd's heart became hot, and he could lead the team back to the playoffs. If he could still beat the Heat to advance to the second round, even if he defeated the semi-disabled Heat, it would be enough.

Yes, even if it was the second round, it was enough!
"Guys." Kidd clapped his hands, and waited for the players to look over before he spoke: "Thorn (Thon Mark), Giannis (Giannis Antetokounmpo), Chris (Chris Rice) Delton), Malcolm (Malcolm Brogdon), Golan (Goran Dragic), you five start."

Last summer, the Bucks and the Heat completed a deal. The Bucks sent Monroe and got Goran Dragic from the Heat.

Both parties are very satisfied with this deal, the Heat were able to fill the vacancy at the 4th position, and the Bucks decisively sent away last season's starting point guard Michael Carter-Williams after getting away from Dragic.Monroe was unable to play due to injury and had no chance to fight his old owner, but Dragic did not miss it.

Facing the Heat, Dragic couldn't help but sigh, and couldn't help but think back to the days when he was in the Heat. Was it right or wrong for him to leave the Heat?

(End of this chapter)