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Chapter 8 Isn't this bullying honest people?
Chapter 8 Isn't this bullying honest people?
McMillan's voice fell, the scouts didn't say anything, and the rest of the coaching staff kept silent.
The atmosphere in the conference room became a bit awkward. Kevin felt that something was wrong, and quickly changed the subject: "The point guard candidate is temporarily on hold. Let's discuss the power forward candidate first. The suggestion given by the scout team is Josh McRoberts..."
"That player can't do it!" Assistant coach Dean Danporos shook his head again and again, "He is thin, has poor one-on-one defense ability, and is easy to get into trouble in preventing fouls. Our coaching staff thinks that Chris Richard is the best choice..."
The debate started again, and Bob spoke on behalf of the scouts, arguing and arguing, but the core is still the most important thing about offense and defense.
The coaching staff insisted that the team's offensive talent is sufficient, and the second-round pick should choose a defensive champion.
The scouting team believes that the defense of the recommended players is not that bad and should be properly balanced.
Su Yang listened and observed the four assistant coaches, namely Bill Baino, Dean Dempoulos, Morais Lucas, and Monty Williams, who were either very old or known for their defense in their careers.
Especially Moles Lucas, who was born in the 50s and was selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice,
Looking at the head coach Nate McMillan, the core of the Supersonics' perimeter defense back then naturally emphasized defense.
"Maybe they really don't know how to attack. It's no wonder that McMillan is interested in opening up the space. After all, he only allows guards and centers to play pick-and-rolls. The team often falls into a scoring drought..."
Su Yang felt emotional, knowing that it would be difficult to persuade the coaching team to change their minds. Fortunately, McMillan is willing to try to make progress, and he will not do stupid things that the head coach is the biggest and must obey the head coach, so he is better than many head coaches.
The meeting went on late into the night in a blink of an eye, and coffee was drunk one cup after another, but no consensus was reached on the rookie selection.
The only thing where the scouts and the coaching staff have reached a consensus is to put those players who have disputes in a game against each other and speak with practical actions, but in the end it is up to the general manager Kevin to decide who to choose.
After the meeting ended, the coaching staff and scouting team went first, and Kevin and his assistant Tom continued to discuss behind closed doors.
Su Yang chatted with several scouts all the way back to the room, and realized that the reason for the dispute was not because of who to choose. After all, there were only a few second-round picks, which had very limited impact on the game. Walk.
Bob hinted that the coaching staff worried that the scouting team would have too much influence, which would weaken the coaching staff's voice.
And the coaching staff has that kind of worry, mainly because Kevin appreciates many of Su Yang's ideas, and Su Yang is too young, which will make people feel unprofessional, especially when he expresses different opinions, it will make people feel that he is not very professional. Comfortable.
Therefore, this time the rookie candidates will directly become the arena for the coaching staff and the scouting team to PK.
Su Yang realized that he didn't care, anyway, time will prove which one he is right sooner or later.
...
Eight o'clock in the morning on the third.
The Blazers team rushed to the World Sports Training Hall.
Compared with the previous official training camp held by the NBA, all the equipment for measuring body data has been removed, leaving only two standard courts in the entire venue, and the only item in this trial training is a targeted 5V5 group confrontation.
Su Yang glanced around and found that there were obviously more players participating in this training camp than before.
This time the overall level is also higher than before, and Jeff Green and other high-ranking rookies have also rushed over.
It is a pity that Oden did not participate, and his agent claimed that he would only conduct a separate trial training for the Blazers.
Soon, many players entered the arena to warm up, and the staff of each team spontaneously organized to number the players and prepare drinks, towels and other supplies. As the initiator of the joint trial training, Su Yang was dragged by Kevin to accept an interview with ESPN.
The reporter asked: "What is the main purpose of this additional joint trial training?"
"It is a very good thing for the league to hold joint trial training here in order for each team to inspect the candidates, but as we have seen, those common trial trainings like Hollywood routines cannot fully reflect the advantages of the candidates. and disadvantages.
In order to fully explore, each team often invites players to participate in trial training individually.
Due to different needs, some teams will invite four or five, and some will even invite more than a dozen. We would have invited [-] players to try out individually this time, which would add a lot to the team and players. trouble.
Therefore, letting the players stay here and continue to participate in the test can save a lot of trouble. "
The reporter asked: "How do you ensure that the additional tests can fully discover the strengths or weaknesses of the players?"
"It's very simple. Arrange tactics for the players, see their ability to understand and execute, observe how they deal with differences when they encounter differences, and observe how they deal with failures in tactical execution. In short, there are many methods."
Each team has different selection criteria for the draft, but communication skills and understanding skills are basic categories. If these two abilities do not meet certain standards, it will be very troublesome, especially for point guards, who need to be responsible for connecting teammates on the court.
Su Yang remembered that the Celtics considered trading the No. [-] pick because they were worried that Fultz would be difficult to play as a young coach.
The reporter asked again: "So in your opinion, the trial training organized by the league is unnecessary?"
"It cannot be said that it is unnecessary. At least the league has created a place for the thirty teams to communicate and communicate. We can discuss some other things here, such as free market transactions. Some second-round picks and overseas players also need..."
After finishing the interview, Su Yang returned to the Trail Blazers team to help the staff group the players.
Bob warned him not to say that the combined tryouts arranged by the league were useless, although that was the tacit fact of the thirty teams, but better not be the kid who pointed out the clothes the emperor didn't wear, that would only embarrass the league officials , easy to offend people, thankless.
Su Yang knew that Bob was kind and sincerely thanked him, but this opportunity to increase his popularity would be needed next time.
Soon, according to the principle of mixed strength and weakness, 94 players were grouped, and the staff whistled to remind them that the game was about to start.
Su Yang stood on the sidelines and waited, when he suddenly heard someone calling his name, he subconsciously turned his head to look over.
Monty Williams walked up to him and said with a smile: "The first set of confrontations will be guided by the two of us. Our coaching staff wants to see what is the routine of opening up space that you mentioned many times in the report. ,is that OK?"
Su Yang was a little surprised when he heard the words, and then turned his head to look at the field, and found that Ramon Sessions and Josh McRoberts were standing together in white jerseys, while Jeff Green, Aaron Afflalo and Stroberg Waiting for someone to wear a blue jersey.
Just when he was wondering, Monty laughed and said, "I choose the team with the blue jerseys, they defend well."
Su Yang was dumbfounded.
I thought to myself, isn’t he bullying honest people?
The strength gap between the two sides is too great!
But after thinking about it, this is also an opportunity, an opportunity to show your tactical arrangement and understanding ability!
"Okay, let me demonstrate how to open up the space..."
(End of this chapter)
McMillan's voice fell, the scouts didn't say anything, and the rest of the coaching staff kept silent.
The atmosphere in the conference room became a bit awkward. Kevin felt that something was wrong, and quickly changed the subject: "The point guard candidate is temporarily on hold. Let's discuss the power forward candidate first. The suggestion given by the scout team is Josh McRoberts..."
"That player can't do it!" Assistant coach Dean Danporos shook his head again and again, "He is thin, has poor one-on-one defense ability, and is easy to get into trouble in preventing fouls. Our coaching staff thinks that Chris Richard is the best choice..."
The debate started again, and Bob spoke on behalf of the scouts, arguing and arguing, but the core is still the most important thing about offense and defense.
The coaching staff insisted that the team's offensive talent is sufficient, and the second-round pick should choose a defensive champion.
The scouting team believes that the defense of the recommended players is not that bad and should be properly balanced.
Su Yang listened and observed the four assistant coaches, namely Bill Baino, Dean Dempoulos, Morais Lucas, and Monty Williams, who were either very old or known for their defense in their careers.
Especially Moles Lucas, who was born in the 50s and was selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice,
Looking at the head coach Nate McMillan, the core of the Supersonics' perimeter defense back then naturally emphasized defense.
"Maybe they really don't know how to attack. It's no wonder that McMillan is interested in opening up the space. After all, he only allows guards and centers to play pick-and-rolls. The team often falls into a scoring drought..."
Su Yang felt emotional, knowing that it would be difficult to persuade the coaching team to change their minds. Fortunately, McMillan is willing to try to make progress, and he will not do stupid things that the head coach is the biggest and must obey the head coach, so he is better than many head coaches.
The meeting went on late into the night in a blink of an eye, and coffee was drunk one cup after another, but no consensus was reached on the rookie selection.
The only thing where the scouts and the coaching staff have reached a consensus is to put those players who have disputes in a game against each other and speak with practical actions, but in the end it is up to the general manager Kevin to decide who to choose.
After the meeting ended, the coaching staff and scouting team went first, and Kevin and his assistant Tom continued to discuss behind closed doors.
Su Yang chatted with several scouts all the way back to the room, and realized that the reason for the dispute was not because of who to choose. After all, there were only a few second-round picks, which had very limited impact on the game. Walk.
Bob hinted that the coaching staff worried that the scouting team would have too much influence, which would weaken the coaching staff's voice.
And the coaching staff has that kind of worry, mainly because Kevin appreciates many of Su Yang's ideas, and Su Yang is too young, which will make people feel unprofessional, especially when he expresses different opinions, it will make people feel that he is not very professional. Comfortable.
Therefore, this time the rookie candidates will directly become the arena for the coaching staff and the scouting team to PK.
Su Yang realized that he didn't care, anyway, time will prove which one he is right sooner or later.
...
Eight o'clock in the morning on the third.
The Blazers team rushed to the World Sports Training Hall.
Compared with the previous official training camp held by the NBA, all the equipment for measuring body data has been removed, leaving only two standard courts in the entire venue, and the only item in this trial training is a targeted 5V5 group confrontation.
Su Yang glanced around and found that there were obviously more players participating in this training camp than before.
This time the overall level is also higher than before, and Jeff Green and other high-ranking rookies have also rushed over.
It is a pity that Oden did not participate, and his agent claimed that he would only conduct a separate trial training for the Blazers.
Soon, many players entered the arena to warm up, and the staff of each team spontaneously organized to number the players and prepare drinks, towels and other supplies. As the initiator of the joint trial training, Su Yang was dragged by Kevin to accept an interview with ESPN.
The reporter asked: "What is the main purpose of this additional joint trial training?"
"It is a very good thing for the league to hold joint trial training here in order for each team to inspect the candidates, but as we have seen, those common trial trainings like Hollywood routines cannot fully reflect the advantages of the candidates. and disadvantages.
In order to fully explore, each team often invites players to participate in trial training individually.
Due to different needs, some teams will invite four or five, and some will even invite more than a dozen. We would have invited [-] players to try out individually this time, which would add a lot to the team and players. trouble.
Therefore, letting the players stay here and continue to participate in the test can save a lot of trouble. "
The reporter asked: "How do you ensure that the additional tests can fully discover the strengths or weaknesses of the players?"
"It's very simple. Arrange tactics for the players, see their ability to understand and execute, observe how they deal with differences when they encounter differences, and observe how they deal with failures in tactical execution. In short, there are many methods."
Each team has different selection criteria for the draft, but communication skills and understanding skills are basic categories. If these two abilities do not meet certain standards, it will be very troublesome, especially for point guards, who need to be responsible for connecting teammates on the court.
Su Yang remembered that the Celtics considered trading the No. [-] pick because they were worried that Fultz would be difficult to play as a young coach.
The reporter asked again: "So in your opinion, the trial training organized by the league is unnecessary?"
"It cannot be said that it is unnecessary. At least the league has created a place for the thirty teams to communicate and communicate. We can discuss some other things here, such as free market transactions. Some second-round picks and overseas players also need..."
After finishing the interview, Su Yang returned to the Trail Blazers team to help the staff group the players.
Bob warned him not to say that the combined tryouts arranged by the league were useless, although that was the tacit fact of the thirty teams, but better not be the kid who pointed out the clothes the emperor didn't wear, that would only embarrass the league officials , easy to offend people, thankless.
Su Yang knew that Bob was kind and sincerely thanked him, but this opportunity to increase his popularity would be needed next time.
Soon, according to the principle of mixed strength and weakness, 94 players were grouped, and the staff whistled to remind them that the game was about to start.
Su Yang stood on the sidelines and waited, when he suddenly heard someone calling his name, he subconsciously turned his head to look over.
Monty Williams walked up to him and said with a smile: "The first set of confrontations will be guided by the two of us. Our coaching staff wants to see what is the routine of opening up space that you mentioned many times in the report. ,is that OK?"
Su Yang was a little surprised when he heard the words, and then turned his head to look at the field, and found that Ramon Sessions and Josh McRoberts were standing together in white jerseys, while Jeff Green, Aaron Afflalo and Stroberg Waiting for someone to wear a blue jersey.
Just when he was wondering, Monty laughed and said, "I choose the team with the blue jerseys, they defend well."
Su Yang was dumbfounded.
I thought to myself, isn’t he bullying honest people?
The strength gap between the two sides is too great!
But after thinking about it, this is also an opportunity, an opportunity to show your tactical arrangement and understanding ability!
"Okay, let me demonstrate how to open up the space..."
(End of this chapter)
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