Basketball Myth: Super Guard

After the first game of the preseason, the 76ers flew to Manchester to meet the next preseason game-the opponent is the Thunder.

Another feature of the preseason is that it is not necessarily a home and away system.

The game may be arranged in other places, such as the NBA China Game, where the two NBA teams will play against each other, but the venue will be in China.

This time it was a similar situation. The match was scheduled in Manchester, England, but the Thunder opponents were much better than Bilbao before.

It’s just that this is just a preseason game. The Thunder obviously don’t care very much either. Durant doesn’t play, and Westbrook doesn’t play. On the contrary, players from Ibaka and Reggie Jackson are on the court, but Du is missing. Rand and Westbrook have little meaning.

The 76ers are here.

In the first game, Coach Luke also let the "one-on-four" start. This time he didn't let them start at all. If the opponent couldn't make it, he didn't let Qin Hao make it.

In a tepid game, the main players basically rested off the court after the two quarters, leaving the second half for the performance of the substitute players.

Coach Luke also regarded this game as a training bench player.

"Huh!"

With a soft sound, Curry hit a three-pointer.

Cox's assistant nodded and said: "Although they are all rookies, Seth still loses the draft, but regardless of his calmness on the court, his ability to handle the ball, and his shooting ability, Seth is better than Rice and Neto. Much."

"Seth's disadvantage is his physical fitness." Assistant Harry laughed: "In terms of technical skills and personal strength, Seth is above Rice and Neto. It's just that the NBA draft focuses on static talent and dynamic talent, so Rice He Naitu will be selected, but Seth loses."

The so-called static talent and dynamic talent, to put it bluntly, are physical fitness.

Height, wingspan, weight, these are static talents; bounce, speed, explosive power, strength, these are dynamic talents.

At this time, Coach Luke said: "Don't you think there is something wrong with the NBA draft? Just look at static talent and dynamic talent, but ignore a little."

"What?" Harry and Cox asked in unison.

"Hidden talent." Coach Luke shook his head and said: "Basketball IQ, learning ability, technology, growth, and even mentality. These hidden talents are equally important. It's just that they are always ignored in the NBA draft."

In fact, it is not neglected, but in the eyes of many people, skills can be practiced, experience can be accumulated, knowledge can be learned, but physical talents cannot be taught by coaches.

So in the draft, they often choose good physical talents. As for other aspects, wait until the team is trained.

Coach Luke used to think so, but now he has a different view.

He pointed to Butler and Kaka, and said: "Take Leonard and Butler as examples. When they participated in the draft, both of them were not very talented. Kaka also had a good wingspan, and Butler was still strong. OK, but compared to some other players, these are not particularly outstanding."

"But look at them now, Butler is already an All-Star player, and Leonard is now only one-liner."

Upon hearing this, Harry and Cox nodded together, agreeing.

Cox asked again: "Then coach, Seth, Rice, Neto, these three rookies, which one do you prefer?"

"Of course it is Seth." Coach Luke said with a smile: "I just said that you can't just look at physical talents, hidden talents are also very important. Obviously, Seth's hidden talents are definitely better than Les and Netu. Much better."

Harry and Cox exchanged glances and both laughed.

......

In a blink of an eye, the game has reached the fourth quarter.

At this time, both sides were on the bench and the score was similar, with the 76ers leading by 5 points.

With the last three minutes left, the coaches of both sides did not intend to call a timeout. The 76ers attacked. After Seth got to the front court, he passed the ball to Les. Les took the ball and hit the basket. Can score.

The opponent counterattacked and after passing the ball several times, the outside line hit a three-pointer.

The difference is 2 points.

In the next few rounds, neither side was able to score.

However, the Thunder quickly seized an opportunity. The 76ers made a pass error and the Thunder directly stole it, making a fast break and catching up with the score.

At this time, coach Luke called a timeout, spread the tactical board, and said: "There are dozens of seconds left, we must play a little bit more steadily, to score the ball. Seth, you control the rhythm, it’s yourself. To shoot, or to split the ball to your teammates, you weigh it yourself."

"Huh?" Xiao Curry was taken aback.

Although the coach did not say "you come to play", it was tantamount to changing directions and handing over the dominance of the last few dozen seconds, which surprised him.

At this time, with him are Rice, Neto, Blakins, Delfino, Les and Neto will not talk about it, but Blakins has played in the 76ers for three years, Delfino Philo holds a contract with an annual salary of 4 million. Why do he entrust such a burden to him as a loser?

"Don't be nervous, you can hit whatever you want." Qin Hao patted Xiaokuli on the shoulder and said to him with a smile.

"Oh." Xiao Culi came back to his senses, secretly guessing in his heart, is it because of Qin's relationship?

But this is an opportunity for him, an opportunity that cannot be missed. The coach is willing to give you a burden, and that is to value you.

Xiao Curry's expression was solemn, and he said solemnly: "I will definitely go all out."

"Okay." Coach Luke nodded and exhorted a few more words.

......

The game continues.

The 76ers attacked, with fifty seconds left.

Seth came to the frontcourt, first took a look at the situation on the court, asked for a pick-and-roll, took the opportunity to get rid of the defense, speed up the breakthrough, but did not choose to shoot by himself, but attracted the defense and divided the ball and gave Delfino's hand. superior.

Delfino averaged 9.0 points per game with the Bucks in the 11-12 season, and performed well. Later, due to injuries, the 76 team has been recovering from injuries.

Now that he has recovered from his injury, he doesn't want to be a marginal person forever.

Therefore, he thinks this is also an opportunity for him. When Curry passes the ball to him, he chooses to shoot directly.

boom!

With a muffled sound, the ball hit the iron.

"Damn it." Delfino was annoyed and jumped angrily.

The Thunder got the rebound and launched a counterattack. Fortunately, they failed to score. The score was 102:102, which was still a tie.

With twelve seconds left in the game, the ball is in the hands of the 76ers. Curry took the basketball from Blakins and quickly advanced to the front court. The game time was less than ten seconds.

"Should I play by myself, or attract the defense and let my teammates shoot?" Curry frowned, hesitated, then gritted his teeth and chose to do it by himself.

After a pick and roll, Curry went straight to the inside, hugged the ball and rushed to the basket, throwing himself into the air...