NBA: The opening game gets a death entanglement

D’Antoni had called ahead of time, so Mills wasn’t surprised by his arrival.

And the purpose of his coming to find Mills was also for Lin Dong.

It’s also for the team.

He told Mills everything Harrington had done recently.

Mills couldn’t help but sigh when he heard this.

‘Harrington’s role in the team is really not that important now, the team’s last five wins in a row, and his role is not too big.

“Have you talked to him?”

Mills asked.

D’Antoni shrugged his shoulders.

“I talked about it, but I didn’t say it explicitly, and you know, this matter is not easy to say clearly.”

“But he doesn’t seem to understand very well, always putting himself in a higher position.” He said, gesturing.

Hearing this, Mills was a little embarrassed.

He first traded Harrington in the hope that he would lead the team as the boss of the team.

However, he seems to be in trouble.

Not only can it not unite the team, but the team’s record has also dropped a lot.

This season, D’Antoni put him on the bench.

Harrington also came to find himself many times.

He is now in an awkward position on the team, no longer the boss, but still the boss.

Originally, it was okay to play as a substitute, but there was always something to do.

D’Antoni came to him for a purpose, and he was clear, which was to trade Harrington.

Mills did not immediately agree, but turned to a topic outside the forest.

“What do you think of Lin Dong?”

D’Antoni looked serious.

Mills asked this question, and everyone else asked it, but it is not the same concept.

He had to answer well.

“I think Lin Dong is a player who can be used as the cornerstone of the team.”

The cornerstone of the team?

Is there a higher rating than that?

“First of all, his defense is top in the league, and his physicality and defensive awareness determine his lower limit.”

“As long as he is there, the team’s defense will not be bad.”

“Secondly, he is still improving, his first game, compared with the current game, his ability to attack with the ball has improved a lot.”

“If he continues to improve in his ability to hold the ball, I think he could become a league superstar.”

“Although he is a Xia Guo, his talent is very good, and his height, reach, speed, and strength are phenomenal existences.”

“The team’s recent five-game winning streak, I’m sure you’ve seen the game, is the best proof of that.”

After D’Antoni finished speaking, Mills also nodded in agreement.

Indeed, Lin Dong’s arrival brought something different to the team.

If Lin Dong is to be the core of the team, then all the players who disobey Lin Dong must be traded.

Is it really worth it for a rookie who has only played five games?

Seeing that Mills was still hesitating.

D’Antoni continued: “Do you know where Lin Dong is now? ”

“Where?”

‘Training in the training arena, where he trains every day off, and now it’s not just him, there are four other players.’

Hearing this, Mills was stunned.

I was still training on my days off, and I brought the other three teams with me.

I don’t seem to have heard of a player who is still training on his days off.

It seems that he is really not ordinary.

If you work your own, you can also influence other team members to work together.

If this continues for a while, the strength of the team will definitely get better and better.

After thinking for a while, Mills finally made up his mind.

Instead of trading a star from another team, it is better to develop it directly.

Now that there was such an opportunity in front of him, he felt that he should seize it.

“Then what kind of player do you think is suitable to match Lin Dong?”

Such a problem is definitely not just a matter of talking.

After much thought, D’Antoni began to speak his mind.

“Lin Dong’s current ability is still only a 3D player, but his ability to hold the ball has been improving, and it won’t be long before he becomes an offensive and defensive player.”

“I think we can match him with some shooters, and now Nate and Gallinari are good.”

“Secondly, the best inside player is an interior player with the ability to project, which can open up space for him and show his physical talent to the fullest.”

‘If you want to make him more versatile, it’s better to have an experienced point guard in the team, on the one hand, to free up his offense, on the other hand, to teach him more experience and the big picture.

These things, D’Antoni did not come up with on an impromptu basis.

After watching Lin Dong play three games, he already had these thoughts.

Lin Dong is like a combination of Kobe and James.

Definitely a player with unlimited potential.

While D’Antoni is better at tactic, it’s shelling, and at the heart of the bombardment tactic is a passing master, a player like Nash.

However, the infinite possibilities on Lin Dong’s body made him feel that in addition to shelling, he could also play a better attack.

Mills then talked a lot with D’Antonis.

Eventually he settled on an idea.

That is to build a team around Lin Dong.

So, what he has to do now is to find a group of players who are suitable for Lin Dong.

As for Xiao Si, he didn’t want it that much anymore.

I also want to exchange Lin Dong and Gallinari for Xiaosi, I think it’s beautiful!

In a few days it’s the All-Star Game.

Every year after the All-Star Game, there are always one or two teams that will play differently.

He also hopes to complete such a deal before the All-Star Game ends, which will make a major change to the team as a whole.

……

At this time, Lin Dong in the training gym was fighting a bull with Gallinari.

It was Lin Dong’s turn to attack with the ball.

He dribbled with his right hand and rushed forward.

Gallinari instantly carded the main position, not allowing Lin Dong to break through.

Lin Dong stopped abruptly and leaned back against Gallinari.

But as soon as he stopped, he immediately turned forward and accelerated the breakthrough.

Gallinari did not react and was broken through by Lin Dong.

Then watch him score on a layup.

At this point, Nate shouted excitedly from the field.

“You steal my tricks! You steal my tricks! ”

That’s right, this half-turned pass is a trick that Lin Dong learned from Nate.

The rhythm used is: fast-slow-fast, the key is when slow, slow down close to the defender There is a pause, the closer to the defender, the more effective the effect;

When approaching the defender, you need to face the defender sideways, and use your body to protect the ball with your other hand and pay attention to block the defender’s hand that is ready to take out the ball;

Then make a false swing turn, using the shoulder and head back feint to make the defender think that you are going to turn around, and then lower the center of gravity to accelerate forward;

The key to this trick is the change of rhythm.

There is also the use of eyes, try to make it confusing.

Thomas Jr. and Paul are masters of this trick.

Of course, Nate too.

In order to learn this trick, Lin Dong observed Nate for a long time.

And I also practiced myself for a long time to get to what I am now.

This time is the first time to use it, but I didn’t expect the effect to be quite good.

“Nate, how’s it going? No worse than you! Lin Dong shouted proudly at Nate.

Nate laughed.

“It’s not bad, after a while, maybe it’s better than me!”

Gallinari was blindfolded.

I’ve never seen you use it before!

How to learn such a trick on the sly.

Originally, it was just shooting, and relying on physical talent, I couldn’t prevent him.

Now he will also have these things, how can people guard against this?

“No, I also have to learn this trick, this trick is a bit handsome!”

Gallinari was beaten, and he was not upset in the slightest.

It’s about getting excited.

He previously thought that these tricks were the tricks of the small defender, but now Lin Dong used it, and it was so effective.

It immediately made him very interested.

Nate clenched his fist with one hand and put it to his mouth and coughed deliberately.

Then walked towards the two.

“Since you want to learn, then I will teach you.”

“Although Lin Dong is doing well, it is not good enough.”

After that, he gave a demonstration to the two.

It has to be said that it seems to be one thing, and when it comes time to do it, it is another.

The details, without guidance, are hard to notice.

Gallinari also learned to do it again, although overall it was quite decent.

But if you want to be outstanding, it’s almost interesting.

Since you want to learn this, you have to keep practicing.

The three people who were going to eat and rest after the bullfight.

I practiced again.

……

Lin Dong’s continuous efficient performance also attracted Nike’s senior management.

At this time inside Nike’s New York office building.

The person in charge in New York, Blake had just received instructions from the headquarters to sign Lin Dong.

He and an assistant were discussing it at this time.

“Lin Dong, a player, didn’t notice it before, suddenly appeared in everyone’s field of vision.”

“He used to play in the Development League, and the Knicks lacked people, which brought him up.”

“But as for why he wasn’t drafted at the time of the draft, it’s unknown.”

“Forget it, don’t care about that, let’s think about how to sign him!”

Blake finished speaking, lighting a cigarette.

Then he browsed the computer with data about Lin Dong’s last few games.

“Averaged 24.6 points, 2.8 assists, 3 rebounds, 4.6 steals, 3.6 blocks per game. The data is indeed beautiful. ”

“Such a player, put on the market, is the existence of stars, to sign him, the contract fee is not low.”

Although Nike is very rich, when Nike signs players, it can lower the contract fee.

At that time, after Dayao entered the NBA, they even made an insulting offer of 1.6 million for four years.

Seeing that Blake was a little tangled, the assistant on the side spoke his thoughts.

“Manager, in fact, we don’t have to give a high price.”

Hearing that there was no need to give a high price, Blake’s eyes began to light up.

“Tell me about it.”

Seeing that Blake was interested, the assistant was a little proud and continued.

“You see, although he has played well recently, he was in the development league before, and he still lost the draft, which shows that he definitely has shortcomings.”

“And he was in the development league before, the salary will not be very high, maybe open him a good contract, he will be happy for half a day.”

“We can highlight with him the difficulty of gaining a foothold in the NBA, after all, five games do not represent anything, and it is only true to seize this opportunity to sign a contract.”

Hearing the assistant’s suggestion, Blake was suddenly enlightened.

This idea is very much in line with him.

Their usual approach is even so, except for a few superstars.

Other spokespeople will try to find out what is lacking in them and then emphasize that to this player.

Yes, the players themselves became unconfident, feeling as if the price Nike offered was really high.

Then they emphasized the benefits of signing Nike.

Most of the time, they will sign up.

Blake pointed to the assistant, “Okay, I’ll leave this matter to you!” ”

The assistant nodded and agreed with a flattering face.