start with scouting

Chapter 650

The All-Star Weekend passed in a blink of an eye.

Except for Westbrook's 4 consecutive three-pointers in the main game, and the King's four-man team playing at the same time, which caused the fans to boo, Su Yang has no memory of other things at all. The All-Star Weekend is inevitably becoming very boring.

The main reason is the lack of confrontation, and the slam dunk contest is also difficult to come up with new ideas. As for other three-point contests and skill challenges, even if they try to modify the rules many times, they still cannot maintain the ratings. Most fans just watch the results and are too lazy to watch the live broadcast.

The alliance has been trying to maintain and expand its influence, but there is a problem with the method. Taking advantage of the gathering of many council members, Su Yang suggested to vigorously develop in the direction of new media, release the copyright, don't hold it tightly, let More young people and personal media have joined peripheral creations to replace a lot of promotion work. The league only needs to concentrate on improving the viewing experience.

Xiao Hua and others replied that they need to be cautious, because the relaxation of copyright may affect the next TV broadcast contract.

Su Yang had no choice but to give up the suggestion. After attending the thank-you dinner, he flew back to Saskatchewan overnight, preparing to implement the next stage of the plan.

The team resumed joint training on the 21st.

Su Yang led the coaching staff, scouting department, and trainer team to a meeting to discuss how to further improve the team's strength.

"Giannis' shooting needs to be further improved, especially in the case of a large number of short pick-and-roll tactics. It is best to reduce the uncontrollable situation against the Pelicans before..." Trainer Phil Handy made suggestions one after another, and George also included .

"Cousins' shooting has improved significantly. He scored 40 points against the Lakers before, of which 22 points came from mid-range and long-range shots. We can arrange more high-post tactics around him..." Assistant coach West made suggestions to the scout report .

"Thomas' positioning is a bit vague. The main reason is that Brogdon's joining can replace his functions. With the improvement of LaVine's ability to hold the ball, Thomas' role is further weakened, and his defensive weaknesses are enlarged..." assistant coach Mike Brown said.

Everyone spoke one after another, and Su Yang thought while listening.

After the speech was over, he continued: "Giannis' shooting can be dealt with as the key work in the next 25 games, and we can try around Cousins' high-post support tactics simultaneously. As for Thomas' positioning, there is no need to worry. He has a wealth of experience. As well as his stable scoring ability at critical moments, Brogdon cannot be a perfect substitute in the playoffs for the time being..."

Once the plan is confirmed, various tasks will be carried out accordingly.

On the 23rd, the Kings played against the Nuggets.

Cousins ​​took the ball in a high position at the beginning of the game, pretending to be a hand-off screen, but actually raised his hand to shoot and hit it easily. The next few shots were very efficient. After half a quarter, he scored as many as 11 points. Let Curry et al consume very little.

Su Yang was very happy. He asked Cousins ​​to practice more long-range shots in December. He did not expect to see results so quickly. During the main period, Cousins ​​did not feel complacent when he won so many games in a row. Instead, he remembered the mission and kept on Pursue the ultimate attitude.

A Cousins ​​who has good emotional control and is willing to use his brain to think is definitely a nightmare for the entire team.

After the whole game, the Kings won 116 to 100. The only shortcoming is that Cousins' rebounds did not reach double figures.

The reason is also very simple, too many high-position shots, too few going to the basket, and naturally few rebounds, not to mention Brother Antetokounmpo.

After a day off, the King will fight the Hornets again.

I wanted to use a short pick-and-roll to let Antetokounmpo get some opportunities to practice mid-range shots in the game. However, the Hornets did not implement a defensive switch strategy and deliberately let Curry take a three-pointer. As a result, Curry was really bewitched, with 6 shots in the first quarter. Only 1 in.

The tactics are completely out, the essence is that the hand feel is not very good, Su Yang didn't care, and let Antetokounmpo practice back hitting instead.

Back training is mainly to simulate the situation against the Spurs in the playoffs, to prevent the Spurs from arranging Leonard to defend Antetokounmpo. Although it can be targeted by starting LaVine or Brogdon, there is always nothing wrong with practicing, and it can be cracked by the way Potential defense.

After several rounds, Su Yang had to admit that Antetokounmpo had a good back, but the Hornets really couldn't defend against it. The main reason was that Kaminsky was weak, Marvin Williams was quite different in height, Batum and others People don't have the guts to double-team, they can only watch.

After the game, the Kings beat the Hornets 109 to 95. Antetokounmpo scored the highest 23 points and 13 rebounds.

After the game, various commentators commented on the game.

The mainstream view quickly concluded that the Kings were not satisfied with winning, but trained through actual combat. It can be said that they are the most arrogant team in the history of the NBA. Even the Bulls and Lakers who had the same level of dominance did not dare to do that. .

Fans really want to see the Kings play a game against the Rockets, but according to the schedule, they have to wait until April for the match.

Regular rest the following day.

Su Yang rushed to the training base to handle the work, and found that LaVine was there, but he hadn't trained, so he asked curiously.

LaVine said bluntly: "My agent just asked me if I intend to play for the Nets or the Knicks. Those two teams have no core for the time being, and they can offer me a maximum salary contract. They also said that you definitely won't." Renew the contract with me in advance..."

Su Yang nodded after listening.

"According to the current situation of the team, it is true that we will not renew your contract in advance, but after entering the off-season, I will fully consider your ideas. If you want to be the boss elsewhere, just tell me directly, as long as the other party offers If the conditions are right, I will definitely not stop you, you can also play the full rookie contract, and then consider it according to the situation next year, the choice is in your hands."

The king can't maintain the current lineup for a long time, and LaVine's ability can't shake the status of the other four superstars in the team. There is no need for Su Yang to lie, but the potential three-peat and four-peat are attractive enough, and the trade deadline has already passed. In the past, choose whatever you want.

"I guess they were also frustrated in the trading market and lacked confidence in the off-season free market, so they issued such an invitation..." LaVine analyzed calmly, knowing that he was only the second or even third candidate, and did not start to plan with great interest. .

Su Yang gave a thumbs up.

Because Paul went to the Rockets, it can be said that only Hayward and Durant are left in the free market in 17, but Durant has no need to leave the Warriors. Hayward is very likely to go to Boston under the college coach Stevens. , don't think about other teams.

It can be said that the big-name competition in the free market ended early.

Potential players like LaVine have become the targets of various teams, but they are definitely just casting a wide net.

The two chatted a few more words, and Lavin promised that he would not be half-hearted. Su Yang said that there is no need to blame himself, and it is natural for people to want to be the boss.

The next day, in the final game of February, the Kings played against the Timberwolves.

Perhaps because they wanted to prove their own strength too much, the Timberwolves switched defenses against Curry very cooperatively. The Kings finally got the opportunity to practice short pick-and-roll series tactics. However, Antetokounmpo's sudden stop and shooting was a bit eye-catching. He made 6 of 1 shots in the first half of the game.

The Kings fell behind and entered the second quarter. Su Yang was not in a hurry, and then tried a short pick-and-roll to let Antetokounmpo shoot more.

Until the end of the fourth season, Antetokounmpo's sudden stop and shooting did not show any effect, so he turned Curry to the main attack.

一波14比2之后，国王102比94赢得比赛，字母哥全场疯狂打铁23次。

Back in the locker room, Su Yang encouraged Brother Antetokounmpo not to worry, it might really be inappropriate to stop and shoot, and focus on throwing shots.

With a day off, the Kings start their March schedule.

The work of the coaching staff is handed over to Mike Brown, and it can be carried out according to the previous plan. Su Yang devotes more energy to the company. Some home games are absent, and all away games are absent.

In the blink of an eye, until the end of the month, all possible excuses have been dealt with, and potential counterattacks have been prepared by the way.

Looking back at the team, the Kings lost back-to-back to the Spurs and Grizzlies twice, and unexpectedly lost to the explosive Wizards and Jazz. The probability of a good lineup is greatly increased.

Mainly in one month, sixteen games, Antetokounmpo evolved the emergency stop and throw to a threatening level.

On April [-]st, Su Yang flew directly to Minnesota to join the team, preparing to coach the remaining six games.

The king's temporary record is 67 wins and 9 losses. As long as they win three games and reach 70+, they will complete the regular season goal.

(End of this chapter)