The Whip of the God of Basketball

　　 On the second day of 2002, Boston fans ushered in the Celtics' first game of the New Year at North Shore Garden, the same young and rebuilding Orlando Magic. Since stupidly letting out Shaquille O'Neal, the Magic has never been able to get out of the mud. The injuries of Hardaway and Grant Hill, the failure to pursue Tim Duncan, and the unsatisfactory selection in the draft have all made this once radiant team struggling in the East.

In comparison, the Celtics’ situation is much better. Since O'Brien dismissed class, the team's record has recovered. Although it has experienced a bad Western away trip before the New Year, it is from the relaxed expressions of the players before the game. Look, everyone seems confident. Paul Pierce even played the Horse game with Arenas and Michael Reid, while Rodman took Anderson on the sidelines and didn’t know what he was talking about. Eric Williams, Joe Johnson, etc. People are doing passing training. As for centers like Dalemport and Batty, they have to dribble and chat on the sidelines.

　　 Leon certainly wouldn't be so idle. He sat on the sidelines and prepared tactical notes for Carroll. These were based on the Magic's game video and screened out some tactical cards for the Magic's tactical system and player characteristics. Because yesterday and today were busy with the new training of the team during the day, Leon did not have time to make these small cards at all and had to put his work on warming up before the game.

Carol looked at Leon, who was still drawing the tactical map seriously, and couldn't help saying: "Don't be so busy with Fox, you are tired enough, let yourself take a break when you play later." He is the head coach of the team, but in many cases he does not have the consciousness of a head coach. He is always too generous and caring about the players and his assistants, so that sometimes Leon has to go crazy to shake the occasional group Young guys in convulsions.

"I’m a little worried about the players’ feelings of the game. I hope today’s training during the day will not affect their normal feelings. You know that many habits can’t be changed overnight. The tactical maps I gave are some of the simplest. I used to practice often. It will make them better into the game." Leon said his worry.

The team’s training effect during the day was quite good. In the morning, they had 95 minutes of passing practice. Leon’s demonstration was concise and vivid, the explanation was thorough, and he was given precise and even strict guidance during the actual training. , Let the Celtics players have the training experience of all previous actions. After that, the team conducted another hour of fast break practice. This time Leon emphasized the concept of the second fast break. In the absence of a master pass, the team strengthened the training of the second fast break and integrated the triangle offensive pass. The characteristics of the ball and position have been revised, and the previous tactical concept of over-emphasizing space spreading and large-scale transfer of the ball has been revised, and the team's rapid offensive strategy has been adjusted.

　　 Even with such an efficient two and a half hours of training, Leon knew that none of these things would be useful in tonight's game. Players’ game habits and tactical qualities are the result of countless hours of repeated practice. From a small technical detail to the tactical style of the entire team, they are inseparable from repeated and boring practice for a long time. One or two tactics. The training class will only bring about a change in concepts, and nothing else will change.

Carol understood Leon’s concern. He took the tactical card that Leon handed and stuffed it into the inner pocket of his suit, and then said: “Don’t worry, I believe in your training level and the players’ learning ability. Also, you have to believe in the strength of the Orlando Magic."

　　 Hearing Carroll's words, Leon also grinned. The Orlando Magic's record so far this season is 15 wins and 17 losses, which is not good but not too bad. This is also the first time the two sides have met this season. Of course Carol knows that you can’t underestimate any team in the NBA. What's more, the Magic’s power is not bad. They have the current swingman Tracy McGrady, who is currently in full swing in the league. The Rookie of the Year Mike Miller, the experienced point guard Armstrong, the Bulls’ first three consecutive championship forward Hollis Grant, and the former super center, Patrick Ewing, with experience, There are a lot of freshmen and being a star.

However, as a collector of information about the Eastern Conference, Leon has a better understanding of the Magic. From the perspective of the team’s technical and tactical style, the Celtics are not afraid of Magic’s main offensive outside line. A team with excess but insufficient vitality. And teams like this are everywhere in the East, and I have to admit that this is an era when the West is very strong and the East is weak.

　　Because of this, both Leon and Carroll had a certain degree of confidence in the game and believed that the team could play a beautiful first battle in the new year.

"I know, I hope to give Anderson or Dalemport some more opportunities to play today. I think they should learn something in the daytime training. I want to see their learning results." Leon to Carol Suggested.

　　 "Okay, I'll give them a chance, they all worked hard." Carol nodded in response. Now Carol has basically followed Leon's opinions. Whether it is reusing Arenas or enabling Joe Johnson, they have brought fresh air and strong vitality to the Celtics. Now the entire Boston does not admire the team's draft level.

　　 When the game officially started at 7pm, everything didn't seem to go as smoothly as Leon and Carol thought.

　　 In the first quarter, the two teams were evenly matched. Paul Pierce returned to the game after a week of absence, with white tape on his chin. He was responsible for facing McGrady on the field. It seemed that he didn't feel comfortable in a week without a game. McGrady faced Pierce's defense three times in a row, tearing apart the Celtics' defense with a breakthrough, two dunks and a breakthrough assist. . Under the leadership of McGrady, the Magic's offense seemed quite smooth.

This made Dick Hart sitting off the court a little angry. Antoine Walker’s defense on the court was really heartbreaking. After Pierce was dropped, his defense speed was basically the same as climbing, or he simply didn’t make a defense and stretched out. Reach out for a symbolic interference, even if the task is completed.

"If I were the head coach, I would pack him and throw him into the development league..." Hart couldn't help muttering. The core of the two teams, Walker is not at all concerned about defense. In contrast, Pierce Much better, although limited by the pressure on the offensive end and the limitations of his own lateral speed and weight, he cannot become a super defender, but he is definitely not a colander.

　　 "Relax Dick, every team will always have some exceptions." Leon heard Hart's words and said to him.

　　 "It's not like what you said, but Antoine is still a good guy."

　　 Leon was noncommittal about Hart's words, and continued to watch the game with his lips poked. Both sides played 28:27 in the first quarter, the Celtics were still one point behind, Walker did nothing on the defensive end, but contributed 8 points offensively, which is regarded as making up for the defensive mistakes. Mike Miller, the best rookie of the year, was stared at by Michael Reid. Before the game, Leon told Reid that he must watch Miller and tell him, "Look at him taking your best rookie." For sake, let him take a few points."

　　 Generally speaking, the Celtics and Magic are similar teams in configuration and style. Leon felt this from the first quarter. But if there is any difference between the two sides, it depends on the second quarter of the game.

　　 At the beginning of the second quarter, Carroll replaced Dennis Rodman and Chris Anderson. This was the first time that the master and apprentice appeared on the court at the same time. There was a burst of cheers from the sidelines when the two played. This old one and two little treasures have been featured in the entertainment section of the Boston newspaper in the past month. For a while, Anderson followed Rodman to a banquet dressed up as a woman, and the two were naked on a motorcycle on a Boston highway. Cyclonus, anyway, as long as it is in the newspaper, there will be no positive news appearing under the names of the two.

But it was this pair of live treasure masters and apprentices who were the most hard-working people in the training. Leon had already had three chapters with the two people. As long as they worked 120% on the training field and the game field, they would do whatever they wanted off the field. Play with them even when Leon is not busy. Leon knows that players like this will never become superstars, but their unique talents and unnoticed efforts are enough to make them unique and outstanding players.

Because of their debut in the second quarter, the situation changed. Carroll arranged Rodman as a small forward, and let Anderson play as a power forward ~www.NovelMTL.com~ to replace Antoine Walker, Then let Pierce play shooting guard. The Celtics' defense instantly strengthened, Rodman's entanglement with McGrady hindered the Magic's number one offensive start point, and Anderson fully demonstrated his talent for defense and blocking, which interfered with Magic's offense twice in a row.

　　 When Magic coach Reeves sent in Patrick Ewing to try to change the situation, Carol replaced Dalem Porter and humiliated the aging superstar with his head hat. In the second quarter, the Celtics’ offense proved that Leon still had a certain effect on their training during the day. Their counterattacks became more orderly, and the passing and shots were quite simple, because Leon reminded the players if The second fast break cannot be completed within two passes, so their fast break will fail.

Not only that, the short time and high-quality training during the day also allowed the players to maintain a good feel. After the first quarter's maladjustment, the Celtics' shooting percentage increased in the second quarter. They used their defense to counterattack. Constantly scoring some easy-balls, the magic with the same weak defense line soon collapsed.

　　 The Celtics hit a 42:21 super offensive shock wave in the second quarter, knocking down the Magic in one fell swoop, and in the second half, the Magic never turned over again. In a game of pecking each other, the Celtics won with better defensive skills and better talent. To be honest, in such a game, the strength of a team cannot be tested at all.

After the game, Leon did not appear to be particularly excited. He just gave the players a flat high-five. He could see that there is still a long way to go to change the habits of the players~www.NovelMTL.com~ Welcome to the book Come and read it, the latest, fastest and hottest serial works are all at ~www.NovelMTL.com~ For mobile users, please go to read.