NBA bad guys

Chapter 242 Painful Danny Ainge
What Wu Liang said is indeed worth pondering. An excellent point guard does have a lot of assists. This is the capital they rely on to survive in this league.

If he doesn't get those assists, his value will be worthless. But are these assists more or less watery? Wu Liang believes that yes, for example, Kevin Johnson, if there is no super scorer like Charles Barkley, will his assists decrease accordingly?
Or let’s talk about John Stockton. He has always had a super scorer beside him. If Karl Malone is missing, will he still be able to win the assists title so many times? Maybe, but he has never proven himself.

In Wu Liang's mind, the only one who has proven himself is Steve Nash. After he returned to the Phoenix Suns, he began to cooperate with the young man. When the little bully Stoudemire missed the entire season due to injury, everyone thought that Stephen Nash was alone in the second year.

But Steve Nash used his own strength to give everyone a slap in the face. He used his own strength to tell everyone that even if there is no one else and only relying on himself, he can still win the assists title and win The second MVP trophy in his life.

The reporter was very shocked after hearing Wu Liang's words, but she didn't ask any more questions. He had already thought about what kind of article he would publish in the newspaper the next day. He thought that he would rely on Wu Liang's words to make a big fuss in the newspaper. As for the mood of those in the Phoenix Suns, he doesn't care. As long as he can make enough gimmicks, all of this is enough.

Wu Liang finally finished the interview and was ready to relax with his teammates.

After taking a shower, it's time to go home.

The stars hurriedly boarded the plane to the city where the next game would be played. The wings of the plane shone faintly in the night, and the faint aroma of coffee floated in the quiet cabin. The stars who have been working hard on the court for hours are now enjoying a rare break. They stretch, chat with each other, or open their laptops to study game footage and prepare for the next game.

Outside the cabin, high clouds passed quickly over the plane, enveloping it like soft feathers. There is a mountain in the distance. The mountain is steep and the snow-capped peaks tower into the clouds like a white island. People can't help but feel admiration. The bright stars and falling meteors pierce the sky in the night sky, making the entire night sky full of mysterious colors.

The atmosphere inside the cabin is a mixture of silence and laughter. The stars laughed from time to time, and their conversations seemed to convey messages of victory and hope. The comfortable seats and sweet smell make people calm and enjoy themselves, making them feel a different kind of happiness.

Outside the window, there was actually traffic on Central Avenue, polished steel buildings, and ships on the pier. It is a city, populous and dazzling. Although the plane was above the clouds and should not be able to see anything, it was a magical sight of the city, which was both surprising and awe-inspiring. That's the wonder of flying.

At this moment, on the road, under the starry night sky, they forgot the roaring stadium and the tension and pressure on the field, and became calm, warm, and hopeful individuals. And this plane, this moment, gave them this full, hopeful joy and vitality.

Wu Liang looked at the schedule and discovered that the next game was actually against the Philadelphia 76ers. His old friend Allen Iverson was on this team. Haha, it was time to talk to him. Let’s take a look at it, old friend.

I don’t know how Allen Iverson is doing with the Philadelphia 76ers and whether he is going well.

With this guy's aloof character, it may be difficult for him to gain the respect of his teammates, but he is such a person. He doesn't need anything else. He only needs himself to put the ball into the basket.

That's enough.

Allen Iverson is an aloof wild horse and a lone star.

Wu Liang turned back, looked at Bill Carlisle, and said, "Coach, how is Philadelphia's recent record?"

Bill Carlisle smiled, and then said: "The record of two wins and one loss looks very good. I looked at their team's technical statistics, and the scoring mainly relies on Allen Iverson..."

Bill Carlisle seemed to suddenly remember something, and then said: "Oh, by the way, I remember. When you came to Minnesota for a tryout, it was recommended by Allen Iverson. He should be your good friend. Bar."

Wu Liang said with a smile: "Yes, he is my teammate in college. If my guess is correct, his statistics must be very outstanding."

Bill Carlisle said: "This year's No. 24 pick must be very good. He averages 3 points, 7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and steals per game. Haha, he almost leads the league in steals. I just don't know him. Is the defense good?"

Wu Liang also thought about it, and then said: "His defense is not particularly good because he is restricted by his height, so there is no way around it. However, in terms of speed and explosive power, it is difficult for ordinary people to do so." It is something that can be achieved, so his own conditions alone are enough to create a situation that is extremely difficult to fight against."

At this time, Kevin Garnett also came over and said: "Is Allen Iverson so difficult to defend? Can you lock him down?"

Wu Liang shook his head and said: "The two of us used to play one-on-one training, but it was just fighting each other. Neither of us could guard the other. And he has a certain mid-range shot, so if he defends, It would be more appropriate for you to let Ben Wallace guard the basket."

Ben Wallace also came over at this time and said a little unconvinced: "Why can't I do it? I think I'm pretty good too."

Wu Liang said: "Your defensive advantage lies in speed, but if you compete with Allen Iverson for speed, it is really not a wise move. Therefore, try to use Kevin Garnett's Limiting him with height and wingspan may make him uncomfortable.

As for how many points he can score, it all depends on the sky. No matter how much we discuss it now, there is no way to solve it. "

Kevin Garnett still doesn't quite believe that Allen Iverson can be so good.

After all, in today's NBA league, there are only a handful of guards who can make him so fearful, such as Michael Jordan, such as the glider Drexler, and the one from the Toronto Raptors The newcomer, Vince Carter.

But these people are all about two meters tall. And this Allen Iverson is only about 183 centimeters tall. Is he really as evil as Wu Liang said?

Kevin Garnett still doesn't believe it.

Of course, Ben Wallace, who was standing by, didn't believe that anything was possible in this world.

For example, he himself is an undrafted player, but he doesn't feel that he is worse than those stars. He has to say that his blood is already boiling. He really wants to meet this guy called Allen Iver. Mori's magical boy.

Bill Carlisle saw several people chatting in a lively manner, so he also joined in to enhance everyone's friendship.

To put it bluntly, if a star performs well, he can stay with a team for a long time and may become the team's not-for-sale commodity.

But not the head coach.

As the head coach of the team, once it is found that it is no longer working, he may be directly fired and replaced with a new head coach.

Therefore, establishing a good relationship with these stars who have not yet fully grown up will be beneficial to their ability to stay in the team for a long time in the future.

After all, this is his job. Wu Liang also took this opportunity to talk about some interesting things that happened with his teammates when he was in the Washington Marvel Team.

Then Kevin Garnett, Ben Wallace, and even James Johnson all joined in the chat, talking about the past and the future.

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On the other side, all the players of the Phoenix Suns went home to rest.

Early the next morning, they arrived at the arena for training.

The sound of hammering is very clear and sweet.

Kevin Johnson angrily hit Lao Gao with the ball. He has always been very unhappy recently. If you think about it carefully, from the moment he came into contact with Wu Liang, his life became particularly unsatisfactory, wasn't it? When you encounter this kind of thing, you encounter that kind of thing.

The departure of teammates, the team's dismal record, and another thorn in the side like Jason Kidd.

This made him very uncomfortable. He wanted to vent all his anger on the basketball court, but as the brains of the team, he couldn't get too hot-headed, otherwise, he would definitely lose.

Therefore, the anger on one side and the forbearance on the other side have almost made this All-Star player feel more and more depressed.

At this moment, a person suddenly walked in outside the stadium.

Danny Ainge.

When Danny Ainge walked into the basketball gym, his heart was very heavy. The black walls, white floors, and simple and clean decoration made him feel depressed. He has been thinking about the defeat in the previous game, the team's performance plummeted, and as a head coach, he could not eliminate his inner troubles.

He walked towards the field. The jerseys hanging aside exuded a clear atmosphere. The blue and white basketball stood in the center. The shadows cast by the spotlights fell on the ground. Everything was so quiet. However, Danny Ainge kept turning inside. He wanted to prove to himself that he was a good head coach, but he needed to bring more wins to the team.

He walked onto the field and felt the ground beneath his feet shaking slightly, his steps slow and heavy. The dark basketball board looked even heavier under the strong light, and the red three-point line became brighter and brighter. He was immersed in his own world and started playing ball.

For a dreamlike moment, Danny Ainge felt as if he had entered a stadium and forgotten everything outside. His skills are superb and he is worthy of being an excellent basketball coach. For him, basketball is not only a sport, but also an inner release.

His shooting skills are like a dancing tennis ball, becoming more and more smooth and comfortable. With the help of his constantly optimized tactical ideas, he incorporates little tips into his coaching guidance.

Challenges hung on the walls of the basketball gym, and Tiger's eyes seemed to be following his every step. The neon lights illuminated everything on the court and became Danny Ainge's spiritual support. The basketball flew back and forth, and the force of the rebound shot towards him. He held the basketball in his hand and flew for a layup. He completely gave up his thinking to this sport, and all the confusion became insignificant at this moment.

And he, like a conductor on the basketball court, integrates his passion and heritage into this area. With excellent offense, smooth coordination, and always observing every moment on the court, Danny Ainge has become addicted to his flow. Looking back, his contribution is like the sound of every barb hitting the frame, which always makes everyone feel more amazing.

This is his home, this is his basketball court, this is his spiritual support. The atmosphere of the basketball stadium gradually spread and became Danny Ainge's spiritual home, making him feel that his life was thriving.

However, as such an excellent basketball coach and the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, at this moment, there is nothing he can do.

There was no way he could use his talents.

Make bricks without straw.

Doesn't he have any players who are good at fighting?
No, Kevin Johnson is a proper All-Star.

In the current league, teamwork is not popular. It is a common thing for a team to have an All-Star player.

However, the atmosphere in the team is particularly bad now.

Frankly speaking, it was all caused by Kevin Johnson, but now in the team, Kevin Johnson's status is quite high, and no one can do anything about it.

Because as the head coach of the team, especially the newly appointed head coach, there is no way he can do it now. He must unite the players of the team.

The first thing he has to consider is the team's boss, Kevin Johnson.

That's why before that, he always seemed to be inferior to Kevin Johnson, trying to satisfy him and become better.

However, the current situation was far beyond his expectation, and even beyond his scope of cognition.

Moreover, things have gone from bad to worse, with players siding with him and not wanting to make progress.

And Jason Kidd, a good prospect, has almost no place in the team.

In Danny Ainge's view, even if Jason Kidd cannot be the team's starter, he is still enough to become a very qualified rotation and the brains of the bench lineup.

Then let the bench get better and score more points.

But now all of this has been ruined by Kevin Johnson.

(End of this chapter)