Basketball Legends: Strikers Are King

On January 2, 2012, the Pacers took a bus to New Jersey to prepare to challenge the Nets.

The Nets have determined that they will move to the more prosperous Brooklyn after the 2011-12 season, ending 35 years of New Jersey history.

The Nets actually have a long history. They were one of the 11 founding teams of the ABA before they were merged in the early days. They won the ABA championship in the 1973-74 and 1975-76 seasons, but they were just too obsessed with it.

The New York market allows them to stay in New York even if they relocate the team.

But they couldn't compete with the Knicks, so they gradually became the country boys in the eyes of their fellow New Yorkers, and were steadily suppressed.

In 2010, Russian businessman Mikhail Prokhorov purchased the New Jersey Nets for $200 million.

Before the trade deadline in 2011, the Nets acquired Deron Williams from the Jazz, who had mixed feelings about him among old Rockets fans. In the summer, they also recruited Deron's teammates from the Jazz, which also impressed old Rockets fans.

Deep center player - Menet Okur.

It's just that the Nets' record has not improved much, and Deron's contract only has the last two years left. If they want to keep the team's top stars, the Nets will definitely make some moves in the last two years.

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"The opponent is not very strong, but we cannot relax."

Head coach Vogel gave his usual pre-game training. He looked at Collison and Hill and said:

"We need to strengthen the defense of the back line and push Deron to the basket as much as possible."

Vogel then looked at West and said:

"When necessary, go up and help defend your opponent."

Collison and the others nodded solemnly.

Seeing the team members' faces looking a little heavy, Brian Xiao next to him said:

"Don't worry too much, our striker advantage is still huge."

"In addition, their starting center is suffering from injuries, and now they only have a record of 1 win and 4 losses. We just need to make a decisive breakthrough in today's game."

Granger and George looked at each other and laughed in unison.

The Nets' starters Damai James and Sheldon Williams averaged only 4.4 points and 3.9 points per game last season. Against both of them, Granger was worried that he would beat his opponent too hard and beat his opponent to retirement.

Vogel turned his head and glanced at the assistant coach, then said:

"There is another task for today's game."

Seeing the team members all looking at him, Vogel continued:

"That is the running-in tactic. The forward offensive tactic trained yesterday will be our main tactic today."

He looked at Collison and Hill again and said:

"Reducing the offensive role of the point guard also allows you to focus more on defense."

Although these words were very offensive, Collison and Hill still nodded without changing their expressions and agreed with the coach's words.

Reducing the number of offensive plays means that the data will shrink, which is likely to affect the amount of the next contract.

But they dare not not listen to what the head coach says. There is so much competition for point guards now. If they fall from the starting lineup to the bench, wouldn't it be even more Barbie Q?

Collison sighed secretly:

Is the NBA so busy? When will it end?

The Nets' new coach is Avery Johnson, who was nicknamed "Little General" during his playing days.

In 2006, he was elected as the best coach when he served as the coach of the Mavericks. However, the Mavericks suffered a black hole in 2007 and were eliminated by the New Orleans Hornets 4-1 in the first round of 2008, so he was fired.

At present, the Nets' disastrous record of 1 win and 4 losses in the beginning has made the young general Alexander Alexander. When mobilizing before the game, he said to the players:

"We will go all out in today's game and strive to win at home!"

Deron Williams nodded, and then spoke to encourage his teammates before turning around and entering the field with his teammates.

It has been determined that this season will be the last season for the Nets in New Jersey. The local fans in New Jersey are very reluctant to give up. They can only cherish this last time together. When they saw Deron coming on the stage, they immediately gave their cheers.

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When Qi Tian was warming up, he secretly looked in the direction of the Nets, and sure enough he spotted the high-spirited Deron Williams.

At this time, Deron was talking to his teammates and warming up, and he was full of confidence.

He is still at his peak age of 27, and his six years in the Jazz era allowed him to grow into the top point guard in the league, tied with the former queen bee Paul.

After the conflict with coach Sloan broke out, Deron came to the Nets and felt the breath of freedom for the first time. In this team, as the boss, he can do whatever he wants, and do whatever he wants.

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Deron is confident that in just two years, he can lead the team to the finals and win the damn championship!

As the game time approached, the referee signaled to both sides for the starting players to come on. Qi Tian immediately followed his teammates and sat down on the bench to cheer for his starting teammates.

The Pacers' starting lineup is: center Hibbert, power forward West, small forward Granger, shooting guard Paul George and point guard Collison;

With Brook Lopez out, the Nets put Okur in the starting lineup: center Okur, power forward Sheldon Williams, small forward Damai James, shooting guard Ganis and point guard De

Long.

"Dudududu!"

New Jersey Nets fans who were watching one game less heard the referee's whistle and the game began!

Hibbert took off slightly, and then relied on his super long arms to get the ball.

Collison holds the ball in the backcourt, preparing to advance the offense.

Seeing Deron coming to defend, Collison reached out and called for a pick-and-roll. West immediately lifted up from the basket and blocked Deron.

"careful!"

Seeing Collison break through with the ball, Deron quickly bypassed the screen and chased Collison.

After West started the pick-and-roll, he rushed straight towards the basket. Collison immediately passed the ball to his teammate down the line.

Deron immediately followed the ball and turned to look at West, ignoring Collison behind him.

"here."

Collison was overjoyed and quickly ran away to get the ball outside the three-point line.

West heard the sound, turned around and passed the ball to Collison on the outside.

Collison passed away Deron Williams with a fake shot, then jumped high from outside the three-point line and shot the first three-pointer of the game.

"Whoosh!"

Basketball hollow hit.

"3-0."

The Pacers took the lead and scored the first point.

Deron broke through with the ball and easily passed through Collison's defense. West immediately came to help defend under the basket.

"Chance!"

Deron hit the ground and handed it to Sheldon Williams under the basket, but Hibbert defended well and interfered with the opponent's shot.

"clang!"

The basketball hit the rim and bounced out.

"rebound!"

The outside players on both sides shouted, and the forwards and inside players immediately rushed towards the direction where the basketball popped up.