msmithbooks Chapter 805 Opponent after 2 consecutive defeats
Chapter 805 Opponent after 2 consecutive defeats
Chapter 805 The opponent after two consecutive defeats
The Thunder management is well aware of the importance of defense, because defense is considered fundamental and can guarantee your lower limit.In terms of offense, there are the Big Three, so there is actually no need to worry too much.Even if there is a short-term hand feel problem, it is unlikely that three people pull their hips at the same time in a series, and there are multiple games.
The defense of the second team does have problems, mainly inside defense.Because Kanter is a player with strong offense and weak defense, in today's small ball league, his being targeted by pick-and-rolls is the root cause of his inability to play a lot of time.And Singler is also a player who is strong offensively and weak defensively. With these two together, no matter how good the defense of Xie Kai and Paojiao on the outside is, as long as the opponent plays a pick-and-roll against these two, the ball will be transferred.
But facing a strong team, sometimes the opponent seizes the opportunity to fight, it really hurts.
Although Jeremy Grant is a second-round pick, he has developed insignificantly in the poor team Philadelphia 76ers, and he has become a striker with great potential.
Jeremy Grant's position should be the 2/3 position swing of the second team.In today's small ball era, a player's swing ability has become very important. You may not have a fixed position, but if you can swing multiple positions, then your job will become easy to find.His physical fitness is very good, with a height of 4cm and a wingspan of 203cm. He has a very good body at the 220th position of the small ball.He moves fast, has good bullet speed and flexibility, and has the ability to block shots with one hand.As for the flaws, his stature is still weak. Facing a strong No. 4, he will have some problems in confrontation, and his outside shooting is not stable enough, which is similar to Robertson's situation.
But then again, if Jeremy Grant really has a stable 3-pointer, will the 76ers trade him so easily?He is only 22 years old!
The Thunder believe that after special training, Grant's outside long shot can be practiced.You must know that Robertson has been trained. Compared with Robertson, Grant's foundation is always better.
Young people have better plasticity, which is really precious.
After being traded to Grant, although he was only a role player, he still caused quite a stir in the NBA.As long as it is news about the Thunder, there is no lack of attention.This team has been receiving a lot of attention over the years. Now that Xie Kai has joined, coupled with the effect of the Big Three, this team has become the most concerned team in the NBA just like "Cosmic Bravery".
The timing of the Thunder's trade is sensitive, because they have just ushered in their first losing streak this season.In the next game, they will host the Orlando Magic. They hope to use the momentum of the transaction to end the losing streak and start again.
In an interview before the game against the Magic, when the reporter asked Xie Kai what he thought of the deal with the Thunder, Xie laughed and said: "I don't have any opinions. The team has their own reasons for the deal. Jay is very welcome. The arrival of Rimi, we have played against each other before, he is a very dynamic young man."
On the evening of November 11th, the Thunder played against the Magic at home.
The attendance rate of the Ford Center Arena is still full. Although the Thunder have lost two games in a row, the enthusiasm of the fans has not diminished in the slightest.Everyone still believes that this team will get better and better, all they need is time to run in.
In the Magic team, there are 18 cards familiar to Thunder fans. He was traded by the team this summer. Through a three-way deal, the Thunder got Pickled Pepper.
18 cards were cheered by the fans at the scene. When he was practicing, the fans kept screaming and applauding.Even as a strong man, he couldn't help feeling a little bit, and almost shed tears.
In the Magic team, there is Xie Kai's old friend-Jeff Green.
Xie Kai and Jeff Green were teammates in the Grizzlies for a season, but on February 2016, 2, the Los Angeles Clippers sent Lance Stephenson and a first-round pick that was at least lottery protected in 19. Traded for Jeff Green from the Grizzlies.
However, the Clippers did not renew the contract with Jeff Green. On July 7 this year, he joined the Magic with a one-year contract worth $2 million.
Unexpectedly, Jeff Green had already changed two teams during the season when Xie Kai was injured. This speed...is too exaggerated.
The relationship between the two is still very good. Jeff Green has a relatively reserved personality and is not very expressive. After all, they have won the championship together, so they were very cordial when they met.
The match was broadcast live on Tencent, with Wang Meng and Yang Yi responsible for the commentary.
Wang Meng looks a lot like NBA player Thomas Jr., and he often laughs at himself. He is indeed a very happy basketball commentator.
"How will you tell everyone about Yang Yi's game?" Wang Meng asked.
Yang Yi babbled, and then said something mysterious: "This game depends on the performance!"
"Which side plays? The home team or the visiting team? Do you let us guess?" Wang Meng asked with a smile.
Yang Yi said with a smile: "Just kidding, just kidding, I mean the play of the Big Three."
Wang Meng said: "The performance of the Big Three in the past few games is still good, but their role players are starting to become unstable."
Yang Yi said: "This is normal. If role players can play steadily all the time, then they are not role players. Only superstars need to maintain stability."
While the two were talking, the big screen at the Thunder's home court began to show the highlights of Ibaka's time in the Thunder. This is a tribute video to thank him for his contribution to the team.
Ibaka finally couldn't bear it anymore, and shed tears with excitement.He is not a superstar, it is difficult to enjoy the treatment of a superstar, but at this moment, he enjoys the treatment of a superstar.In fact, even if Durant came to this arena, he probably wouldn't get the same treatment as him.
Wang Meng sighed: "A man does not flick his tears lightly!"
Yang Yi said: "They are all tough men, and there is no shame in crying. This scene really makes people feel that when we can have this kind of atmosphere in the CBA, that will really be the performance that professional leagues should have."
In this game, the starting lineup of the Thunder at home remains the same as before.
The Magic's starting lineup for the away game is: Center - Nikola Vucevic, Power Forward - Serge Ibaka, Small Forward - Jeff Green, Shooting Guard - Evan Fu Neal, point guard -- Elfrid Payton.
The record of the Magic is not good. They ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference last season.Since Warcraft left, this team has entered the rebuilding stage, but the effect of the rebuilding is not ideal, not to mention not finding the cornerstone of the team, not to mention the fact that there is no plague or fire, and people can't see when there will be any hope of winning the championship in the future.
During the offseason, the Magic fired coach Skiles and appointed former Pacers coach Frank Vogel as the team's new coach.
(End of this chapter)