God of NBA point guards

Chapter 48 I Don’t Think Iron Fist Can’t Support Pistons Right Now
At this moment, McCloskey stared at Zhou Quan and asked, "Iron Fist, are you confident that you can be like Isiah?"

Zhou Quan took a deep breath, nodded firmly, and said, "I won't copy him, but I absolutely believe that I can do my best."

"Copy? Best?"

McCloskey murmured and nodded.

Chuck Daly and Joe Dumas are somewhat skeptical. They believe that Zhou Quan has potential, but to be the best, that is to say, stronger than Isiah, how is that possible?

A trace of disdain flashed in Thomas's eyes. He could reconcile with Zhou Quan, give up his core identity and give up the main position, but this was all out of helplessness. It was absolutely impossible for him to admit that Zhou Quan would be stronger than him.

This is his pride. Whether it is Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, or the flying man Jordan, they have all wailed and retreated under his hands. With this qualification, he will never easily admit that anyone is better than him. Powerful, let alone a rookie who is nothing now.

McCloskey said again at this time: "Zhou, starting today, your playing time will be adjusted to 35 minutes. You are a rookie, and you are likely to hit the rookie wall. We must prepare early for this."

"OK."

Zhou Quan nodded.

Physical fitness is one reason. The second reason is that Thomas is back. His playing time can be kept at 35 minutes.

McCloskey added: "Also, I want you to keep your shots at 15 per game."

"15 times?"

Zhou Quan's spirit lifted.

Since last season, Joe Dumars has been the first scoring point for the Pistons, with an average of 16.2 shots per game. Thomas has 13.9 shots. This season, Joe Dumars still has 16.2 shots. Maybe less, now he gets 15 shots, will become the Pistons' second most shots.

This is also a kind of pressure. If his offensive efficiency is too low, so many shots will seriously affect the team's overall offensive efficiency.

Seeing Zhou Quan's serious expression, McCloskey smiled and said: "Zhou, don't put pressure on yourself. I just said, take at least two seasons to train you. Don't worry about it."

"it is good."

Zhou Quan nodded firmly.

The attitude of the Pistons management is worthy of his stay, and it is also worth his hard work for the Pistons.

Chuck Daly added at this time: "In terms of record, it is best to reach the playoffs. Without the tempering of the playoffs, it is not a real tempering. No one will deal with you with all their strength in the regular season."

Everyone nodded, including Zhou Quan.

His first show was against Jordan, and he played a good performance on Jordan, but did Jordan really try his best to defend him?not necessarily.

McCloskey finally said: "In the latest rookie rankings, you are third, second only to Larry Johnson and Mutombo. They both average double-doubles per game. I hope you can maintain your rookie season. Live in the third position and strive to enter the rookie first team."

"I see." He nodded.

At 07:30, the two sides announced the starting lineup.

Pistons: John Sely, Dennis Rodman, Orlando Ulrich, Joe Dumars, Zhou Quan.

Knicks: Ewing, Charles Oakley, McDaniel, Gerald Wilkins, Mark Jackson

The game was broadcast live across the United States on ABC Television.

The commentator Landis Opp said with a regretful expression: "The Smiling Assassin came back to the bench, and it was not temporary. This is really a regrettable and shocking thing. This is the end of a generation of superstars.

But in fact, he is not old, he still has a lot of strength, in any team, he can become the main point guard. "

Partner Lewis Williams nodded and said: "The Pistons rebuilt early, and now I can't tell whether it is good or bad. Although Tekken's performance is good, he is not the kind of talented young man. In my opinion, his future is not good. Not sure, I think the Pistons management was too optimistic about him, rebuilding early was not the right decision."

Opp said: "But the return of the Smiling Assassin has greatly enriched the bench lineup, which will allow the Pistons to regain the strength to reach the playoffs."

Williams said: "The Knicks had a good record of 8 wins and 5 losses before, with a winning percentage of 61.5%, ranking fifth in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls ranked first in the league with a record of 12 wins and 2 losses. The Pistons are currently 6 wins and 9 losses, with a winning percentage of 40. Only [-]%, the Pistons want to reach the top eight, even if the smiling assassin returns, it is still very difficult."

Opp analyzed: "Currently ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference is the Heat, with a winning percentage of 47%. Now that the East is strong and the West is weak, it is indeed difficult for the Pistons to make it to the playoffs.

Especially letting Thomas withdraw from the main lineup, although it can increase the strength of the substitute lineup, the strength of the main lineup has not been restored, and Thomas cannot exert his full strength in the substitute lineup. "

At eight o'clock, the game officially begins.

Zhou Quan once again faced up to big-ass point guard Mark Jackson.

From the beginning, he frequently switched to the low post on the left wing and singled out Jackson.

After he tasted the benefits of low-post singles, he reduced the number of breakthroughs.

His breakthrough speed is average, and he is easy to be double-teamed when he rushes in. Although he can pass some good shots inside, most of the time, the effect is not very good. It is better to play singles at both ends of the low post.

But today Pat Riley was not polite. From the very beginning, he asked nearby players to double-team Zhou Quan in low-post singles.

With 4 minutes left in the first quarter, at 22:26, ​​the Pistons trailed by four points, and then the Pistons took the lead in entering the substitution link.

Zhou Quan was replaced by the smiling assassin.

他在前8分钟，3投1中，2罚2中，拿到4分1篮板2助攻2失误1盖帽1犯规的数据。

On the ABC commentary table, Williams analyzed: "Iron Fist has a total of eight singles with the ball, three times outside, five times in the low post, half of them played by themselves, the personal offensive efficiency is not good, half pass the ball, the assist rate is not bad, eight times Successfully held the ball four times, and the overall offensive efficiency of the team is not bad. The Knicks played very well today, and the Pistons are also good."

Opp analyzed: "Iron Fist was double-teamed 8 of the 5 times he held the ball, one of the 5 double-teams caused a foul, and the remaining 4 times were all passes, and none of the double-teams were shot.

This data shows that he does not have the courage to shoot in a double-team, and it also shows that his current offensive ability with the ball is not good enough, and he has no confidence to shoot in a double-team.

Once again, I don't support the decision to put the Smiling Assassin on the bench, Iron Fist actually can't support the Pistons right now.

Last season, the Pistons were able to break into the Eastern Conference Finals. If this lineup is maintained, I think it will be difficult to reach the playoffs this season. "

(End of this chapter)