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Chapter 112 Salt Lake City

I don't know if it's luck that I didn't get to play the most watched Christmas game in the NBA. However, when Lin Yi and Wade are watching the video of their next opponent, they don't feel happy at all. A tough stance can be a headache for everyone.

Who is the most die-hard head coach in the league, Popovich who was born as a hawk?Or grumpy old Nelson?Or Van Gundy, who is bald on the top of his head and still insists on defense first?I'm afraid these guys are not as good as Jerry Sloan, who has been in the salt lake for 21 years. No one can hold on to the pick-and-roll tactics for 21 years like him.

The totem of Salt Lake City is not the sculpture of Karl Malone and John Stockton standing outside the Energy Arena, but the old man who has coached a team for the longest time in this professional sports field. Since December 1988, 12, he has put his roots on the edge of Salt Lake City, and he has stayed here for 9 years.

Who can win 1000 games as a coach in the NBA?Many people may be able to name those familiar names, including Lenny Wilkens, Don Nelson, Larry Brown, Phil Jackson and Pat Riley, the current general manager of the Heat.

But who has won 1000 wins in a team?There is only one person, that is Jerry Sloan, he is the first head coach in history to lead an NBA team to 1000 victories!No one can replace the brilliant achievements, he is the most respected spiritual leader of the Utah Jazz.

Although the Heat won the last match at home, it lacked Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko. Almost gave the Heat a fatal blow in the minutes before the end of the game.

The entire Jazz team is executing Sloan's tactical arrangements accurately like a clock. No matter who is in the team, Sloan can command the team according to his own ideas. His tactics always use a framework to build players , although old-fashioned, but effective.

The current Energy Solutions Stadium can be regarded as one of the most difficult home courts in the entire league. It is not as dark as Cleveland, but their desperate style can make all strong teams stay away from Salt Lake City, including the Lakers and Kyle. These strong teams like the special people don't like to set foot on this land.

No wonder Wade and Spoelstra felt their teeth were getting cold when they saw the schedule. No one wanted to gnaw on such a hard bone before the happy holiday. Teeth, Sloan's old bones are notoriously tough, not to mention that Boozer and Kirilenko have come back now, and the Lakers, the league's No. a mouthful.

Lin Yi is still looking at the internal and external cooperation between Okur and Millsap in that game. He has not found a good way to deal with this European-style center play. Okur's attack range is so large It may be the most he has seen so far. This unreasonable tactic of running to the perimeter to shoot three-pointers is a test for the Heat's current defense.

Lin Yi wants to go out to the three-second zone with defense Okur, so that Millsap will rush in. Millsap, who is super athletic, may be the biggest problem for the Heat's inside defense.If Sloan replaces Millsap with Boozer, it will be even more difficult to defend. The attacking range of the two big men can extend to near the three-point line. In this way, Lin Yi will have to face how to mark no matter who he is partnered with. The problem.

If you defend it, Deron Williams will break through. If you don't defend it, two or three pitchers will go crazy on the perimeter. Can you guarantee that Okur's touch will still be as unstable as when he was in the American Airlines Arena? ?No one dared to bet on this possibility, not to mention that Okur is not the only one who can shoot. Boozer's mid-range shooting skills can be said to be a model among power forwards, and no one dares to ignore his role.

What's more, Sloan's best pick-and-roll tactics are almost the most well-known in this league, but the most difficult to defend. He is like a master of martial arts. Being able to control the enemy and let others know what one's tricks are but not being able to defend against them is the highest level of a tactic.

The defensive problem has not been solved, and the offense is even more difficult. Now that Kirilenko has returned to the team, the defensive strength of the entire Jazz will be improved. Although the Russians are now at a low ebb, you can guarantee Don't those big hands wave in front of you in defense?We must know how many people were coveted by AK47's defensive ability.

Now not only Lin Yi is scratching his head looking at the video, Spoelstra also wants to win this game in order to consolidate his current ranking.However, the opponent's staffing and terrifying home atmosphere may be their biggest problem. Not only must they consider how to guard against the Jazz's offense, but also the power of the home court, although it is not as dark as Quicken Loans.But if all the players are asked to make an evaluation of the energy solution arena, depression and terror may be the two most used words.

Now Sloan and his Iron Blood Legion are waiting for the Heat to come in the deserted Salt Lake City. They want to avenge their loss on the road. Now the Miami people who are sent to the door may be the ones they want to dedicate to the entire energy program in the arena. The best Christmas gift for fans, the Jazz who are gearing up are waiting for this Christmas dinner.

While Lin Yi was still thinking about how to deal with the Jazz's unsolvable pick-and-roll cooperation, there was another person in another city who was as sad as him.

During the holiday when many people start to relax, except for the NBA players who continue to travel between cities, the busiest group of people may be those entertainment stars. Various programs and performances are always arranged during this holiday. The arrangement is full.

Taylor Swift is now struggling with a bunch of performance invitations in front of her. The various invitations covering the table are almost breaking her nerves. It seems that being famous is not a very wonderful thing.Especially for the young and beautiful her, it might not be as fun to let her go back to her favorite country life if she always has to shuttle between those business giants and chat with each other. She may be too noisy, but this is already a path of her own choice, and she can only go on if she likes music.

Having gradually lost her patience, she pushed away all the invitations in her own way. Maybe it would be better to let her manager Anna choose for her. Anyway, she has to deal with those so-called partners. As for It may not matter to her who she chooses.

Bored and waiting for Anna's arrival, Taylor Swift turned on the TV to watch the exciting scenes of her favorite Major League Baseball game. In the heavy performing arts life, only baseball can bring her a happy feeling. Now she is more like a person who has found a beloved gift The child's blue eyes are full of that kind of happy smile.

"Taylor, have you read the invitation letter I gave you? It's already the 21st. We should make preparations in advance. You must know that our performance schedule will be very tight." Anna's voice shook Taylor Si Swift was pulled from the feeling of happiness, she was now like a slave master in Taylor Swift's eyes.

"I really don't know how to choose the destination from these invitations, Anna, it's up to you to decide, you let me watch the duel between Linskan and Hollyday, you know, I'm not happy because I participated in the show. I missed this most exciting duel, and now it’s finally being rebroadcasted, so just let me watch it, please, Anna.” Taylor Swift’s pitiful eyes made manager Anna’s attention to this little country queen There is no way out.

"Okay then, I'll go and pick out the venue we're going to prepare for, and then you'll have a look at the itinerary, oh, by the way, Phoenix will hold the NBA All-Star Game in February, you are the opening ceremony One of the guest performers. Now they plan to invite you to do a preview on the game day before Christmas. There is also an invitation from Salt Lake City, which is also the content. They have a game on the 2nd, which seems to be against Miami. You decide which side you want to go to, anyway, you have to choose one of the two." After Anna explained her affairs, she was busy arranging future performance plans for Taylor Swift, and There was only one Taylor in the room who was studying with the TV. As for how much the other party listened to what she said just now, she didn’t have any hope. This little country queen who just celebrated her 22th birthday is now more like a child , not a youth idol.

When Taylor Swift sat in front of Anna after watching the summit showdown contentedly, it was already an hour and a half later, and what did not surprise Anna was that what she said just now, Taylor Basically didn't hear a word.

"Phoenix City and Salt Lake City, you have to choose one now, just do a performance at the beginning, it doesn't take a few minutes, if it's not about Christmas, I will try to push these events for you, when now No, understand, Taylor." Anna felt that when she communicated with Taylor Swift, it was more like coaxing her child who was under ten years old.

"Let's go to Phoenix, anyway, we have to do a performance in February, now it's just a rehearsal, Anna, I'll leave these things to you, you know I'm not good at anything except music, okay , there is still an important game to watch, the rest is up to you to decide, I'm going to watch those guys hit home runs." Taylor Swift hurried back to her room after speaking It was gone, leaving Anna who was stroking her forehead in a helpless manner to complain.

When Anna left Taylor Swift's residence, the country queen was still lying on the bed staring at the TV screen intently. Anna could only put the itinerary in her hand on the bedside, telling Taylor Swift to watch it , although Taylor kept nodding, Anna hardly had any hope that this little guy would listen.

The baseball broadcast on TV was finally over, and Taylor Swift's mood also recovered from the state of excitement, but the wonderful scenes of the two games that just ended were enough for her to think back to tomorrow morning.

She finally remembered that she still had something to do, and when she picked up the performance schedule, she finally had a frowning face again. Almost this Christmas, she would not have any free time, and the performance schedule would take up almost a whole week. time.

"Oh, I really want to spend a quiet Christmas at home." Taylor Swift put the itinerary on her forehead and sighed. It seems that she will be busier this holiday and wants to steal It's almost impossible to have a little free time.

Noisy voices came from the TV that hadn’t been turned off. When Taylor Swift looked up, she saw a shot of the NBA’s top five balls. She wasn’t too interested in basketball. Great guys are the greatest sports players. She was about to turn off the TV and continue her lament when a picture appeared on the TV screen, but she stopped her hand and watched quietly.

A familiar figure, Taylor Swift saw a person he knew from the TV screen, the boy who helped her avoid reporters chasing him in the underground parking lot, the big man with a warm smile.

On the TV, the expression on his face when he continuously blocks the opponent's shots in his penalty area seems to be a lion guarding his territory. Without the gentle smile in the parking lot, the expression on his face is more determined.

I don't know if he has forgotten that encounter. Taylor Swift looked at the figure on the TV screen and was a little lost. Maybe she never forgot that somewhat reckless encounter, or maybe it was the feeling he gave her during those few minutes. It was very comfortable, that gentle smile allowed her to relax her tense nerves. Anyway, Lin Yi left a shadow in her heart. Although it was very faint, very faint, there was still an outline imprinted in her heart.

Taylor Swift seemed to have thought of something, she quickly got up from the bed and looked through the pile of invitations, as if she was looking for something.After half a day, she finally found what she was looking for in the pile of invitations. On the 22nd, Salt Lake City, the opening guest performance, the Utah Jazz and the Miami Heat.

That boy seems to be playing for that team in Miami. Thinking of this, Taylor Swift picked up the mobile phone beside him and started calling Anna. Maybe in this busy festival, he can see a guy who makes him feel comfortable. People, is a good choice.Phoenix city? See you in February.

Lin Yi didn't know that besides Sloan and the Jazz, there was another person waiting for him in Salt Lake City. He was now competing with the video data in front of him.

On the other side of the earth, at the airport in the capital Beijing, a delicate figure is also waiting to board the plane. The destination is Oregon, USA.

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