Countercurrent and become a superstar

Chapter 59 The pre-season begins, the first battle between brothers and allies in running and gunning!

In the 03/04 season, the Dallas Mavericks' first opponent in the NBA preseason was the Phoenix Suns.

The Suns, Mavericks, Nuggets and Warriors, these four teams are the run-and-gun brotherly alliance in the Western Region.

Their tradition is to win, and their tradition for the first pick is definitely to use run-and-gun tactics.

Since we are brothers, we are naturally afraid that our brothers will have a hard time, and we are also afraid that our brothers will drive Land Rover. The New Year...no, the new season is about to start, so it makes sense to meet up to get together and get to know each other's situation.

In fact, these two years have been the most difficult years the Suns have experienced in more than ten years.

The reason why they are having a hard time is because the Suns want to change their way of life and change the team's depressing status quo over the years, and they have made comprehensive changes.

After all, "the fans are tired of us and we can't just keep growing."

"So, I'm sure this deal will be a new beginning, and we will have two young guns named Marbury and Marion..."

For this reason, on June 2001, 6, Kidd was traded away in exchange for Marbury, who was 30 years younger and ranked among the top ten in the league in both scoring and assists.

In addition to Kidd leading the Suns to the playoffs five times in five years, but being eliminated in the first round four times, Kidd has a bad character. He beat his wife and was charged in court.

Moreover, Kidd confessed at the time.

It was Kidd's wife, Jomara, who was shocked, frustrated and angry.

He was extremely dissatisfied with Suns owner Colangelo, saying that he only had money in his eyes, no one was for sale, and he could even sell the entire team.

I have to say that while what Kidd’s wife said was very reasonable, she also praised Kidd, saying that he is a real man who has the courage to take responsibility and is much better than Clinton.

Not to mention, everything came true one by one. Kidd led the rebuilt Nets to the finals for two consecutive years.

The more prosperous Kidd's predecessor is, the more miserable the Suns' scumbag will be.

Especially in the 01/02 season, under the leadership of Marbury, the Suns missed the playoffs for the first time in the past 13 years. Although the ninth pick in the 2002 draft helped the Suns bring a bully Stoudemire, the Suns are still feeling miserable!
In the 02/03 season, the Suns entered the playoffs and met the Spurs in the first round. However, they still couldn't escape the curse of being eliminated in the first round.

In exchange for Kidd, he exchanged not only loneliness, but also pain.

Naturally, the Suns were unhappy and had an unsatisfactory life!

In addition, they want to strengthen their defense and increase their upper limit. Kidd's offensive ability simply cannot bring them what they need. As a result, Marbury has brought the upper limit of offense, but it has also brought the lower limit. Bird head coach's tactics.

In the end, the Suns' so-called comprehensive changes became a joke and ended with the team's famously iron-blooded head coach Skiles and the team's soul, Jason Kidd, being sent away, leaving the team in shambles.

The Mavericks are getting better and better, and they are about to reach the top and drive into the Land Rover.

In 96, the Mavericks ruined the hope of the first revival of the "3J Group" because of the competition for a woman.

Kidd was sent to the Suns, Mashburn played for the Heat, and Jim Jackson was traded to the Nets. That year, while Finley was acquired in Kidd's trade, Nelson also joined the Mavericks.

In 98, the Mavericks acquired Nowitzki and Nash and started building the team with the Three Musketeers.

In the 99/00 season, with 40 wins and 42 losses, and one step away from the playoffs, the Mavericks' boss became Cuban.

In the 00/01 season, with a 53-29 strategy, they reached the playoffs after 11 years and were eliminated in the second round.

In the 01/02 season, while moving to the Aviation Center Arena, the record also improved, with 57 wins and 25 losses, ranking first in the Western Conference, and was also eliminated in the second round.

In the 02/03 season, the Mavericks continued to improve, with a record of 60 wins and 22 losses, the same record as the league's number one Spurs. They also made it to the Western Conference Finals, and they fought the Spurs for 6 games before being eliminated. Knocked out.

In other words, the Mavericks have improved step by step to the point where, except for the Spurs, they are the best team in the league.

The 03/04 season is about to begin. The Mavericks also poached Jamison, and the lineup structure continues to be strengthened. With the Suns, who are also brothers, the situation is that one is in the sky, and the other is on the ground!
It’s no wonder that in Tan Yang’s previous life, the Suns poached the Mavericks and brought Nash back to Phoenix. They were both brothers who relied on run-and-gun tactics. Seeing you live well, it’s even harder than him suffering. Well, there’s no need. Say thank you, thank you for having you!
It’s all about the warmth from brothers!

Of course, the Mavericks also did it, and they also poached the Warriors.

Far away.

America West Arena.

The home arena of the Suns, the Mavericks are playing away from home in this game.

"system!"

"Shh!"

The light condensed in front of Tan Yang's eyes, converging into a square screen, showing columns of simple text.

"Name: Qin Yang.

Date of Birth: May 1984, 7.

marital status: Single.

Position: Point guard.

Height: 1 meters.

Weight: 93 kg.

Armspan: 1 meters 95.

Nationality: Chinese.

Talent: The template obtained at the beginning of the game "Twilight Basics" has been activated.

Reverse growth progress bar: 88. (10/11 season template)"

"Why--!
There is still 12 inverse growth progress left to advance to the next stage.

This speed is too slow.

With this level of improvement, the strength may not be enough..."

Thinking of this, Tan Yang stopped his warm-up and turned his attention to Marbury, who was making a breakthrough layup from the Suns. He immediately couldn't help but feel fear and nervousness.

That lone wolf doesn't like to pass the ball. If the duel stops all the time, wouldn't it be a point battle?

However, the only good thing is that he receives an annual salary of 58 yuan. With such an annual salary, why should he fight for his life?

and,

The first thing to worry about is Nash. If nothing else happens, the two will be directly opposite each other in the starting lineup.

It has been 96 years since his debut in 8. With Nash's defense and the point guard starting matchup, Nash should not be able to guard anyone. So sharp, how does he do it? Every time there is a game at night and every duel, the defensive end will be beaten, and at the same time, he can still maintain his mentality?

Xi En is so scared!
Good guy, as expected, this superstar who can be an MVP has a strong mentality.

Well, of course, it’s also possible that habits will become natural.

Tan Yang shook his head secretly and looked at Barbosa in the Suns' formation.

That is his real opponent.

Thinking of Barbosa's lightning speed and his playing style of shooting guard instead of point guard, Tan Yang felt depressed.

With his twilight talent, he is not suitable to deal with run-and-gun teams, and he is also an opponent of speedy defenders.

Fortunately, Nash should demonstrate in advance on defense, and he should be able to learn something. It is worth waiting and seeing.

At this time, the starting lineups of both sides for tonight's matchup were also displayed on the big screen in the arena.

The Suns' starting five are Tom Gugliotta, Stoudemire, Marion, Joe Johnson, and Marbury.

In the future, this five-tiger lineup will all make the All-Star lineup. Just looking at the cards, in fact, the talent is not inferior to any team.

Also sitting on the bench was Penny Hardaway, a man who could make the team ignore O'Neal's pride in order to respect him.

It also proves that O'Neal is not a man who can win championships by just leading a top All-Star guard.

Anyway, Hardaway was very strong before he got injured.

There is no doubt that the Mavericks' starting five are the biggest cards, LaFrentz, Nowitzki, Jamison, Finley and Nash.

This game will be broadcast live on TNT radio, with stablemates Albert and Mike Breen as commentary partners.

“If the Suns were not troubled by injuries, their cards and strength would be on the same level as the Mavericks.

Now, it depends on whether Marbury can make the Suns better?

Of course, the growth of Stoudemire and Joe Johnson as super new stars will also determine the Suns' upper limit. "

“Then there’s tactics!

The Mavericks had no defense at all and had already maxed out their offensive attributes.

Either he attacks his opponent until he lies down, or he is beaten until he lies down by the enemy. There is no middle way. It can be said that he is full of energy.

The Suns are a team that has been beaten without defense and is destined to not go far in the playoffs, so they are making changes and want to make the team more offensive and defensive, even though they are very likely to fail.

But it is not easy for the Mavericks to win, because the Suns are the team that is most familiar with the Mavericks. Once upon a time, what the Mavericks are now is what the Suns captain once was..."

After the warm-up, Finley and Marbury chatted about a few cents.

Nash is also very actively involved. After all, like Finley, he has played in the Suns. He is playing against his old club, so he naturally has to look good.

Especially Nash and Marbury, both are one of the representative stars of the 96 golden generation, and they both played point guards. They have competed against each other for several years, and they are very familiar with each other. It was a pleasure to chat!

The game started
Stoudemire relied on his physical talent to get the ball for the Suns' first offense.

"Look at the showdown between Marbury and Nash!
Dribbling the ball to the frontcourt, Marbury signaled the players to open up space. This was to challenge Nash. Others should not come over and cause trouble!
Next, let's see if Nash's defense can withstand it?

Marbury changed direction and accelerated to break through with the ball. Nash quickly slid in front of Malibu. Nash's defense was tight. Nash was passed by, just like walking on the street in the early morning..."

Marbury was very fast, passed Nash, reached the penalty area in an instant, pulled the ball against LaFrentz's defense, and then chased the layup and shot...

It was too fast, and with the change of direction, LaFrentz watched Marbury get to the basket, quickly finish the game, and then blocked the shot and slapped the tail of the basketball.

Boom, swish—!
After the goal, Marbury looked at LaFrentz with a "that's it" expression, then looked at Nash and shook his head.

There is no one who can play on the outside or inside on defense.

0 to 2! !
Marbury used his superb scoring ability to defeat the defense of Nash and LaFrentz.

Nash completely ignored Marbury's look, quickly received the ball from the baseline, and quickly dribbled the ball across half court. When he saw Marbury chasing him, he immediately threw the ball to Nowitzki on the left. Then, Nash accelerated and passed Marbury received Nowitzki's return pass and continued to move forward.

“The Mavericks run and gun so fast!

Marbury couldn't keep up with the cooperation of Nash and Nowitzki. Nash rushed to the penalty area and Marion quickly came to help defend.

Oh, the basketball casually left Nash's hand and flew to the left three-point corner. Jamison was free, caught the ball, raised it, raised his hand and took a three-point jumper..."

Marion can take care of guarding the penalty area. No matter how strong his mobility is, it is impossible to rush to the outside to block shots. It is impossible. He can only listen to the gunshot.

Swish-!
The knife falls and the ball goes in.

Jamison made an open three-pointer and hit it accurately.

3 to 2! !
After scoring the goal, Nash didn't look at Marbury or make blind comparisons. He turned around and went on defense.

Defense is his favorite part, just like his first love, the more he abuses him, the more he likes it.

Snapped--!
When returning to defense, Jamison took the initiative to high-five Nash to celebrate.

“That pass just now, it was great.

If you can beat Arenas by a few steps, you are the star who most deserves a super contract.

Arenas would never pass the ball like this. "

"..."

Nash is speechless, can you not mention the contract and annual salary?
A second-round pick who has played for two years will get a big contract that doubles his value. Is he shameless?

Swish-!
In the next possession, Marbury easily passed Nash and used a jump shot from the free throw line to send the damn basketball into the basket.

Why say it again?
Outside the court, Tan Yang shook his head.

As both point guards, facing Marbury, a lone wolf, no one would have an easy time.

Of course, Nash is even harder to resist!
Because he couldn't stand it and simply gave away points.

However, the Mavericks' rim protection is not good either. They have a double leak pattern on the outside and inside. What can you do to defeat it?
You can't stand it!
……

(End of this chapter)