I was determined to be bad, but I went straight to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Chapter 124 I'm very happy to play badly (first update)
Curry does need some time to adapt to the starting style of play, which is completely different from the bench.

First of all, the defensive requirements have been increased. No matter what bad team the opponent is, the NBA's starters will not be weak.

Curry mainly defended Chris Duhon in the first quarter, and Baron Davis dealt with Gallinari.

However, there will inevitably be dislocations in defense, and defensive rotations, and opponents will also design dislocation tactics against you.

It is impossible for you to stare at someone all the time. Without specific protection, the defensive pressure is much greater than that of a substitute.

Once the defensive pressure increases, the energy in the offense will inevitably be involved.

And in the starting lineup, Curry partnered with Baron Davis, and the ball was out of his hands.

When he was the sixth man, Curry could take the ball and decide how to play.

To start the game, you have to run tactics and be a tactical pawn.

The Clippers' tactical system still centers on Randolph and Kaman.

The offense of the low post and two ribs is the basis of the Clippers' tactics.

Curry plays more of a supporting role in this tactical system.

Used to open up space, hit three-pointers, and feed the ball inside.

In the first quarter, Curry was slowly adapting to this change in role.

The Knicks maintained a lead of about 5 points and ended the first quarter.

At 22:27, the Clippers fell behind.

"The Knicks' defensive strategy is not bad. They keep defending Kaman and Randolph and restricting them from receiving the ball. But our Clippers are not doing very well in feeding the ball inside, regardless of Curry. Or Baron, neither is a good role to feed the ball inside. More importantly, Thornton can't be used as a pivot point... In the future, the third position can't find a guy who can pass and shoot."

Min Congda finished the first quarter and gave a very accurate evaluation.

When the Knicks' ability to defend against the inside is not strong, they decisively use the front line to defend Randolph and Kaman.

Defending around the front requires a high ability to lob the outside line.

Barron and Curry just aren't very good at this.

Curry is of average height and has an assassin style of play. Letting him lob the ball in is not what he is good at.

Baron Davis is used to being unrestrained in the Warriors, so how can he practice passing the ball and breaking the front? Once the opponent goes around the front, he chooses to hold the ball and rush in.

The best way to break through the front is to have a high-tower passer on the outside, who can pass and shoot, and has a wide field of vision. The front will soon become a bonus point.

For example, Turkoglu, the Magic's Turkish scimitar last season, has him in the opponent, but Howard will have to pay the price if he wants to go around the front.

Yao Ming, the Rockets, was often defended by his opponents, but he didn't have a good outside pass high point to break the opponent's defense.

The Knicks' defense in the first quarter was undoubtedly successful, preventing the Clippers' inside advantage from being brought into play.

Min Congda felt a lot more relieved, the Knicks have hope for this game.

"Olshey has always let me trade for the third position, the kind that can pass and shoot. Fortunately, I rejected him. I can't trade such a player."

"However, in the future draft, the small forward should be selected. You can't use the inside, and you have to pass Curry. Just pick that one. You can't shoot, your movements are stiff, and you don't have any offensive talent at first glance. You are stupid. , it’s best to keep a deadpan face.”

Min Congda silently perfected the standards for future drafts in his heart.

Playing 2K10 has a strategy of using small strikers, but now not only small strikers are required, but also those who can't shoot and have no offensive talent.

As for why the face is expressionless, because Min Congda thinks that players who love to laugh will have offensive talent.

I don't know how he came up with this theory, but it really makes sense.

Most offensive players are extroverted, emotional, imaginative, and smiling on and off the court.

Typical is Magic Johnson.

The defensive gate players are more dull, less talkative, introverted, with a stiff expression like others owe him millions.

Typical is Big Ben Wallace.

A person's character can often determine his style of play and style on the court.

And Stephen Curry's character on the court is as wild as the car he drives, with unknown wildness.

In the first quarter, Curry's performance was mediocre, with 2 points, 1 of 0 three-pointers, 1 assist and 2 turnovers.

If I were an ordinary rookie, I would definitely be thinking about how I can integrate into the starting tactical system.

I want to change the way I play as a substitute, pass the ball more, organize more, support more, reduce turnovers, and increase open shots.

If it were Kobe, he would probably think that other people are too good, it's not my problem, I'd better do it myself.

If it was James, he might think, these people can’t do it, change one, and change here too...

And Curry is Curry, he is not an ordinary rookie, nor is Kobe and James, he has his own ideas.

He will not think that other people are not good. The Clippers' tactics are still very strong, and Randolph and Kaman are very capable.

But Curry doesn't think he has to compromise, he obediently acts as a support and cooperates, and completely suppresses his personality.

He is not an extreme person, but pursues a more balanced approach that is good for everyone.

Soft on the outside and strong on the inside, courtesy first and soldiers later, Curry's future court style has already appeared in his rookie period.

"In the second quarter, I will continue to cooperate with Randolph and Baron to play more tactics, but as long as I have the opportunity, I will definitely make the shot!"

During the intermission, Curry had already made up his mind to make a shot when it was time to make a shot.

Looking back on the first game of the season, Curry was still hesitant when faced with some opportunities.

In just over a month, he has become more confident in himself.

This is naturally inseparable from Min Congda's "careful training".

At this moment, Min Congda was still eating popcorn, waiting for the start of the second quarter.

In the second quarter, after Curry served as the starter, the role of the sixth man came to Ricky Davis.

In the last game against the Timberwolves, Dunleavy let Ricky start, and Ricky's performance was quite satisfactory.

He is willing to obey Dunleavy's arrangement, start from defense, and go to the bottom corner.

From the arrogance and arrogance, he is slowly turning into a role player.

This process is undoubtedly difficult and painful, but once it starts, new paths will emerge.

After coming off the bench, Ricky Davis didn't change back to his previous style of playing with the ball.

The ball is still in the hands of Baron Davis and Maddy Collins, and he is still squatting in the bottom corner, focusing on defense.

His transformation benefited from Min Congda's "wonderful indulgence", which allowed him to think about the future path with peace of mind.

During this period of time, the number of times that the foursome went out to wander less and less.

Because Randolph quit drinking, he told Ricky Davis, "I want to play well."

From Randolph's contract extension, Ricky Davis had feelings, and Min Congda also said, "Don't worry, I won't trade you."

In addition, Dunleavy himself said that Mr. Smart will increase your playing time, so why does he not play well?
Curry, 21 years old, is a fledgling, vowing to break new ground.

Ricky Davis, 31 years old, is over the age of standing, determined to change his past and play well.

Min Congda, eating popcorn, still doesn't know anything, thinks he is bad, and he is very happy.

(End of this chapter)