Chapter 013
“Is the game started, Jeff?”
At Knicks headquarters, the general manager of the team, who had returned from a busy day, walked into the head coach’s office, and he planned to take a good look at the team’s first summer league game for the rest of the day.
Not because of anything else, just to see Yang Ming’s play.
In the draft more than ten days ago, they also selected John Wallace, Walter McCarty and Dortar Jones with the 18th, 19th and 21st picks, respectively. Logically, Greenfield should focus more on these three talent pairs than just one undrafted draft.
However, the three people they selected, for this draft, talent and ability are insufficient compared to the top, more than the bottom, is the draft pick can not be ahead, have to choose it.
If they had known that there was such a monster as Yang Ming, even if it was an upward trade, they would have to get a high pick to choose him.
But after more than ten days, the situation is completely different, the team owner only knows to pursue Michael Jordan, does not care much about anything, and they mainly set their goals on Jordan, a lost draft even if the talent is good, can only stand aside.
Of course, Greenfield and Van Gundy have quietly changed their minds after meeting Yang Ming.
Next, let’s take a look at Yang Ming’s performance in the summer league.
“Here we go, Erniel.”
Van Gundy stared at the TV on the desktop in front of him and replied without lifting his head.
It seems that the game inside is more important than looking up at the general manager.
At this time, computers have become popular in North America, but it is not the Internet era, let alone watching games online. They can only watch summer leagues during this period through the sports channel.
Greenfield was also unimpressed by Van Gundy’s attitude, and took a chair and sat next to the other person, never taking his eyes off the TV screen.
The game has already begun, with players from both sides coming on.
Like the Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers’ summer league roster is made up of this year’s rookies and undrafted picks, free agents, and fringe players from last season.
In addition to the absolute 183cm winner Allen Iverson, there are Mark Hendeksen and Jamil Faik selected in the second round. The latter two are one of the fourth position of 206cm and the other is the fifth position of 206cm.
The remaining two are their signing free agents, 208cm white center Mark Blanco, and 190cm defender Doug Overton.
However, both teams are rotten teams, except for a heavenly pride like Iverson, the others either play one season and disappear from the league, or wander for a few seasons, and after taking a few years of salary, they also disappear from the league, there is nothing to compare.
The big guys’ attention is on Iverson.
Yang Ming, on the other hand, only the Knicks coaching staff and Greenfield pay attention. Not to mention status, Yang Ming’s attention cannot be compared with Iverson.
But unanimously, both of them received special arrangements from the coach who led the team, and they started with the core and absolute possession of the ball.
Iverson lived up to expectations, breaking through Anthony Tucker’s defense on the first shot and scoring a layup under the basket.
His absolute speed, as well as excellent ball control skills, it was not too easy to shake Tucker, and he didn’t even need to wear the famous stunt butterfly to wear a flower step, and a change of direction struck Tucker.
It makes sense for the Knicks not to renew Tucker, but Van Gundy was mentored by Pat Riley, who served as an assistant coach for several years before successfully taking over the coaching whip from last season’s successor, offensive maniac coach Don Nelson, and pursued Riley’s iron-blooded defensive tactics.
Riley played showtime with the Lakers, and the offense was extraordinarily gorgeous. When it comes to the Knicks, New York fans also hope that he can replicate the Lakers’ style of play and play a gorgeous offense on the team.
After all, they consider themselves gentlemen to watch these things the most.
But this old man is very bad.
After Riley arrived in New York, watching the dishes, he actually played an iron-blooded defense, every game was a flesh and flesh fight, elbows flying, the process was extremely ugly, so that New York fans shouted fooled, and then verbally criticized him.
However, these fans or media people do not want to think that Riley’s success in the Lakers is due to the existence of Magic John News, and the Lakers’ individual offensive ability is also excellent.
What were the New York Knicks at the time?
There is only one Patrick Ewing, still a center who can only turn over and shoot jumpers except for the basket, and the others are just rough guys. Trying to knead the Knicks into a showtime combination is a fantasy.
As a result, Riley was targeted and played defensive, and after Van Gundy worked as his assistant coach for several years, various defensive tactics were also integrated into his blood.
Obviously, he doesn’t look at Tucker as a player who doesn’t attack and doesn’t have a defense.
Back on the offensive end, Yang Ming almost relied on the gourd to draw a scoop, pulled and collected, changed direction sharply, broke out Doug Overton’s defense, and scored the basket to score points. His speed, not only did not seem to slow down Iverson, but even faster in senses, directly made Overton stupid, and did not react for half a day.
It’s kind of interesting.
Iverson glanced at Yang Ming in surprise, and his eyes became sharp.
His second attack, still chose to break through, crossing Tucker was like crossing the road in the morning, unimpeded, and three or two strokes to the restricted area.
John Wallace quickly made up for it, however, he only paused, suddenly accelerated, slipped under the basket from the former side, and hit the layup. His gorgeous dribbling skills and unparalleled speed caused exclamations from the spectators on the sidelines.
It was also the first time they had seen such a fast player.
Not to be outdone, Yang Ming changed direction back and forth, and after breaking Overton again, he single-handedly entered the inside line and shot at Blanco from the middle distance.
“Ugh!”
Watching him hit this goal cleanly, Greenfield couldn’t keep his mouth shut with a smile, “These two brats are a bit of a-for-tat meaning, they’re all done!” ”
Van Gundy did not respond to him positively, but exclaimed: “Yang looks more threatening than the opponent’s No. 3. ”
“Don’t look at the same offensive method, but in terms of talent and comprehensiveness of attack, Yang is better.”
“Hmm!”
Greenfield nodded approvingly, and his eyes became more serious as he looked at the TV.
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