Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

Chapter 371: It’s different if we have a relationship! Take special care of Xiao Ding?

Two days later, the NBA regular season resumed after a three-day break due to the All-Star break.

The Nets players came to Sacramento in the West to challenge the Kings away from home.

There are two teams, one is the league leader and the other is the weakest player in the Western Conference. There is a huge disparity in strength.

The game process is also without any suspense.

The Nets were firmly in control of the game from the first quarter.

After the first quarter, they scored a full 38 points, leading the Kings by 16 points!

In other words, the game had lost its suspense by the time the first quarter ended.

In the end, the Nets defeated their opponents with a huge advantage of 33 points and won their 51st victory of the season.

Among them, Oubre's performance is the most surprising.

Played 28 minutes, made 14 of 10 shots, 9 of 6 three-pointers, and scored 26 points efficiently, setting a new personal season scoring high.

Two days later, the Nets returned to their home court and easily defeated the Eastern Conference's underdog Cavaliers.

An excellent role player does not need to be very versatile. As long as he can be the best in a certain field, he does not have to worry about unemployment in the NBA.

Seeing that the record is about to be broken, it is indeed a pity that Adu ends up at this time. The fans hope that he can come back, and it doesn't matter even if he scores points in garbage time.

The next morning, Lu Yong came to the team training hall early.

But in the face of scoring points and the overall situation, Durant chose the latter, which made Lu Yong very pleased.

Gaining points during garbage time is not a huge act. If you are stained by it and have impression points deducted when competing for MVP, it will be more than worth the loss.

Atkinson smiled when he heard this and said nothing. He just gave Lu Yong a look to understand.

Atkinson was not surprised and nodded slightly: "Don't worry, I will try my best to train him into a qualified rotation player. As long as he endures hardship, there will definitely be progress."

As long as Xiaoding's corner three-pointers and defense can reach the NBA average, he will have a bright future. These two tricks are enough for him to survive in the NBA.

The Nets can achieve great success this season. In addition to the advantages of the lineup, the private sweat of the players is also very important.

However, since Lu Yong said this, Atkinson would naturally comply.

Xiao Ding's talent is considered a top talent in China, and few Asian small forwards can compete with him.

Therefore, the training Lu Yong arranged for Xiaoding was very simple. In addition to the three-pointers from the corner, he also made air cuts after running back. At the same time, he focused on practicing defense in the company of the trainer.

It's a pity that now Durant only cares about the championship and MVP, and doesn't care about scoring records.

"Maybe his current strength can only protect the water fountain, but as long as there is progress, it is a good thing. Take your time."

I have to admit that although Adu is still a little childish at this time, he is indeed much more mature than when he first entered the league, and he finally looks like a locker room leader.

Unexpectedly, the fans were unhappy!

Walking quietly to the coaching bench on the sidelines, Lu Yong and Atkinson had a brief exchange.

Lu Yong’s men do not raise idle people. Everyone supervises each other and makes progress together. This has created the Brooklyn luxury battleship today.

Lu Yong patted Atkinson on the shoulder and shook his head.

But in the NBA, Ding Yanyuhang's talent is really not good enough. It is a luxury to hope to become a player of LeVert's level.

As a team that is expected to hit the best record in history, Lu Yong adopts a coaching approach that combines hardness and softness.

"I try to give him preferential treatment as much as possible, and don't say I'm trying to make a fuss. There is no shortage of talent in the United States. There are new players every year, but there are too few players who can come out of Asia. The international basketball world needs fresh blood."

Lu Yong has been a man for two generations, so he naturally knows what he means.

In the end, Durant still did not return to the court, and his super giant temperament became stronger and stronger.

In the end, the Nets easily defeated the Cavaliers 136 to 112, without encountering any resistance from beginning to end.

Every tacit cooperation on the court is the result of hard training.

Durant was in hot form in this game.

Among players of this age, the talent is very average, and it is difficult to counterattack through acquired training.

Assistant coach Atkinson turned around and saw Lu Yong. Just as he was about to say hello, Lu Yong reached out to stop him.

After all, he is one of the few good prospects in the country. Lu Yong usually gives Ding Yanyuhang a lot of extra time. In addition to playing time, he also arranges corresponding training according to his characteristics.

He has read Ding Yanyuhang's scouting report.

Lu Yong looked at his disciple with a smile on his face. No matter what Adu's choice was, there was nothing wrong with it. He would definitely support it fully.

The main players should take turns when they should take a break, and they must not be lazy when they should train.

Because as long as he wants, with Lu Yong's "sewer tactics" as the core, Adu can score 60 points at any time.

In just three quarters, he scored 47 points!

At the end of the three quarters, Adu only took 24 shots.

The players were so engrossed in practice that they didn’t notice Lu Yong coming.

When Lu Yong walked into the arena, the Nets were training profusely on the court.

They hope to see Durant break his career single-game scoring record instead of sitting on the bench with the crowd chanting his name.

In the fourth quarter of the game, the Nets' victory was determined, so Lu Yong replaced all the main players.

Durant's previous highest score in a single game was obtained when he played for the SuperSonics in 14. He made 28 of 19 shots, 9 of 5 three-pointers, and 13 of 11 free throws. He scored 54 points with crazy output.

"How is Xiao Ding's training result these days?"

Boss Tsai, the majority owner of the Nets, is willing to spend money. The players' daily training equipment and the trainers they invite are the best in the NBA.

Xiao Ding can receive the best special training in the world even if he is watching the water dispenser here.

As long as he is not a picky person and with Lu Yong's relationship, Ding Yanyuhang's future will definitely be good.

At the worst, it will still be a king-like existence when it returns to the Asian League. In the future, Chinese basketball will not even have a leader in the international arena.

Lu Yong has never thought of returning to China to coach in so many years because he knows it is useless.

What Chinese basketball lacks now is not a good coach, but top-notch players. Let alone the United States, Germany, and Canada, even Australia has had enough.

In the NBA, Lu Yong can become a legend with his future vision and miraculous ability to turn stones into gold. In the international arena, he won't have much effect, and he might even be ruined.

Without a system, any coach would dare to lead the Chinese men's basketball team to the quarterfinals. Lu Yong would tear him apart in minutes.

As for basketball reform, it's even more nonsense. Lu Yong doesn't want to get involved in such a thankless task.

The water in the Basketball Association was too deep. If he plunged in hard, he wouldn't even get a splash, so it was useless.

Lu Yong, who is well aware of this, gave up the idea of ​​coaching the national team long ago. What he can do now is to use his personal influence to cultivate as many Chinese players in the NBA as possible.

It’s okay if the upper limit is not high, as long as you make progress.

The team atmosphere of the Nets is simply amazing. Even a dog can improve with the Nets. This is already the greatest contribution he can make to the Chinese men's basketball team.

"After a while, when there is a game in the Development League, let Xiao Ding be delegated. He can play the main role there, which is more suitable for cultivating confidence." Lu Yong arranged.

"No problem, I will arrange it." Atkinson nodded. "By the way, Lu, I heard that two commentators from your hometown will come to the next game against the Pelicans? They should be here for you, right?"

Lu Yong also heard about this. The reason was that two people from China were sent to broadcast the All-Stars live.

After the All-Star break, brothers Yang Yi and Wang Meng simply stayed in the United States, waiting for the next live broadcast of the Nets vs. Pelicans game.

The joining of Ding Yanyuhang has made the Nets gain a lot of popularity in China. After all, he is currently the number one player in the men's basketball team, and he still has some talent.

"It is also possible that he is here for Ding Yanyuhang. It seems that he will have to be given some playing time in the next game. Who doesn't eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year?" Lu Yong said with a smile.

"The Pelicans are pretty good. Although their record this year is mediocre, they have upset many strong teams. Don't overturn it," Atkinson joked.

"When the soldiers come, they will cover up the water and the earth. Don't put any pressure on them. Just fight normally. The pelicans won't be able to overthrow the enemy."

Lu Yong shook his head and said calmly. Everyone in the Nets finished the first stage of training and stopped to drink water and rest.

Only then did they discover Lu Yong watching the game from the sidelines.

"Hi, coach, when did you come?"

Ross was the first to say hello.

After not seeing each other for a few days, his smile was still as bright as ever.

Lu Yong nodded in response, and his attitude towards Rose was still quite close.

Because Rose's current personal ability is indeed very strong. When healthy, he can serve as a starter in most teams, and he can even be the third-in-command.

Of course, if he was not in the Nets, he might have been reimbursed for this season.

It can only be said that MVP is Derrick Rose's peak, but it is not his upper limit.

If he didn't suffer frequent injuries, Rose might have won the championship long ago.

After sitting on the sidelines and chatting with the players for a while, Lu Yong gave the players another wave of blood, encouraging them to strive for the best record in the regular season.

If given the opportunity, no one would refuse the temptation of leaving a mark in history.

One day later, Brooklyn Arena.

At this time, there is less than half an hour before the start of the Nets vs. Pelicans game.

When Lu Yong walked into the arena, the surroundings were already filled with dense fans.

Thanks to the dual advantages of the team's record and geographical location, the Nets' home attendance has always been among the top three.

It is estimated that when the tickets are divided, the small boss Lu Yong will make a lot of money again.

Walking to the sidelines and sitting down, Lu Yong crossed his legs with a relaxed expression and looked at the court quietly.

At this time, players from both sides are warming up.

Lu Yong looked at it for a while and discovered some interesting phenomena.

Brunson stepped on the LOGO in the center circle and shot several long three-pointers.

As a result, all 7 long-distance shots were made.

This kind of shooting rate is not his regular performance. It seems that Brunson feels very hot tonight and is expected to explode.

And when Lu Yong turned his head and looked to the other side of the stands.

Two familiar figures came into view, Yang Yi and Wang Meng.

These two people traveled again at public expense today and provided live broadcast commentary. It seems that the country still attaches great importance to the Nets.

After the warm-up, the starting lineups of the two teams were announced on the big screen.

Nets five: Brunson, Mitchell, Durant, Porzingis, Cousins.

Pelicans five: Ball, Redick, Ingram, Zion Williams, Jaxon Hayes.

Players from both sides took to the court one after another.

Durant still looks like a loser, as if he is indifferent to everything outside.

Even though he was facing Ingram, known as Durant Jr., he didn't feel happy at all.

As the referee throws the ball high, the game officially begins!

Cousins ​​jumped up hard and won the scrimmage.

The Nets attack, Brunson holds the ball through the half and organizes the offense at the top of the key.

Cousins ​​quickly positioned himself and began to ask for the ball in the low post.

The weakest among the Pelicans' starting five is first-year rookie Hayes, who is 2 meters tall, weighs 11 kilograms, and is as thin as a monkey.

Hayes' athletic talent is actually not bad, otherwise he would not have been selected by the Pelicans with the eighth overall pick in the first round.

However, his biggest problem is that he has poor defensive habits and is light in weight. Therefore, Lu Yong arranged for Cousins ​​​​to attack inside today. Playing with his eyes closed also has advantages.

Brunson saw the right moment and passed the ball to the basket.

Cousins ​​started to play with his back after receiving the ball.

Facing Hayes, whose experience and weight were not as good as his own, Cousins ​​played simply and directly.

There is no extra movement, just use the tonnage to smash into the penalty area!

However, after all, Hayes was a young man who refused to give in. He held his breath and defended with all his strength, without any fear of physical confrontation.

Fortunately, Cousins ​​​​is not a fat man with brute strength.

He took two hits with his back, saw the right moment, immediately turned around, and shot from a position close to the basket.

There was nothing Hayes could do now.

Even if he takes off with all his strength, it's still difficult to interfere with the shot.

After all, he was fully defensive and lost his defensive position the moment Cousins ​​turned around. At this time, it was even harder to keep up.

"Shh!"

The basketball hit the net.

2:0, the Nets took the lead to score.

The Pelicans attacked and Ball advanced with the ball.

Zion went to the basket after covering the weak side, and Ball hit the ground and handed the ball to Zion.

Porzingis, who was responsible for guarding him, lowered his center of gravity and concentrated on the "fat tiger" in front of him.

Fat Tiger caught the ball and hit his back twice, then suddenly turned around and accelerated, reaching a position one step away from the three-second zone.

Porzingis followed him like a shadow, following him every step of the way.

But in this position, Fat Tiger's weight advantage is still obvious.

He forced Porzingis away while moving, and finished the shot on Porzingis' head.

Fat Tiger avoided the block this time for a layup, and scored a layup with his right hand grazing the board.

2: 2.

The Nets attack, Brunson plays a pick-and-roll with Porzingis in the high post.

With the help of the screen, Brunson successfully got rid of Ball.

However, Brunson never thought about going to the basket from the beginning. Seeing Ball chasing after him with all his strength, he suddenly took a step back and returned to the three-point line.

Fat Tiger reacted quickly, stepped forward, and immediately stood in front of Brunson.

This was a wonderful defense, and it also allowed fans to see that Fat Tiger not only has a weight advantage, but also has amazing speed and explosive power.

However, as soon as Fat Tiger helped defend, Porzingis got a chance.

Brunson encountered a double-team and successfully passed the ball between Fat Tiger and Ball to Porzingis on the outside.

Boshen is not used to children when he catches the ball, and he steadily hits the open three-pointer, directly returning the favor to Fat Tiger!

5: 2.

"Beautiful! Brunson passed the ball at a tricky angle, and Porzingis's shot was also very accurate. The Nets made a wonderful breakthrough combination from the beginning and penetrated the Pelicans' defense!" Yang Yi shouted.

(End of this chapter)