Guard With a Knife

Hearing this self-introduction, Doug and Russell Westbrook fell into an embarrassing situation almost at the same time. It is not a polite thing to "predict" someone else's team's loss behind their backs, and... these words were also heard by others.

"I'm sorry." Doug quickly apologized: "This is just my subjective opinion, and it will not affect the progress of the game. Mr. Stan Van Gundy is a very good head coach, and he will definitely control the game calmly. In fact, I highly recommend His 'semi-circle tactic', I even think this is the most suitable tactic for me at the moment."

"Oh?" Otis Smith raised his eyebrows again, and he said, "You also know Mr. Van Gundy's semicircle tactic?"

"As you know, I'm going to the draft right now. But my draft projections aren't particularly good, and I could be picked by any team, and I could be missed by every team. So, I seriously I have studied the tactical play of all NBA teams. Among them, the two sides of this game are the two teams that are most suitable for me in my schedule." Duger said seriously: "So, I came to Orlando one day in advance. "

Odis Smith's eyebrows have not been lowered, he said with great interest: "Then can you tell me why you are suitable for the Orlando Magic?"

"Because of Mr. Stan Van Gundy's semi-circle tactics! This is a unique set of one big and four small tactics, which is completely different from Mr. Nelson's one big four small and Mr. D'Antoni's one big four small. The sun, the Warriors' big four The fourth junior emphasizes sacrificing rebounds to achieve fast offense and defense. But Orlando’s first and fourth juniors are centered on Dwight Howard, giving him plenty of room to grab rebounds and help defend. That’s why Orlando has the most rebounds in the league. number of reasons."

"Continue." Otis Smith nodded, signaling Doug to continue.

"In Mr. Stan Van Gundy's defensive system, the defensive method for perimeter players is a bit like the Spurs. The perimeter players force the opponent to go to the bottom line and the sideline. This makes it easier for Dwight Howard to block or steal. And I am the best blocker in the NCAA One of the players, I once made Michael Beasley afraid to break into the paint area. And, my rim protection efficiency was also the best in the NCAA championship last season. I can serve as a good substitute for Dwight."

"And, I am compatible with Dwight. My lower body strength can help Dwight withstand some opponents, which makes it easier for him to block shots. And I have the ability to cope, I can make him fly higher in the paint area, Deduct more."

Doug looked sincerely into Otis Smith's eyes.

"What you said touched my heart." Otis Smith held out his hand to Doug: "I will let the scouts continue to pay attention to you in the training camp."

"However, your previous prediction was inaccurate. I think tonight's victory belongs to Orlando. Dwight's personal offensive ability is underestimated."

Odis Smith's tone was confident.

Doug smiled awkwardly.

Then, the mood of watching the game became dull.

At this time, he didn't know that all the conversations he had with Smith fell into the ears of Stan Van Gundy in front of him.

However, Van Gundy did not join the conversation, because the game was very anxious at this time. The two teams entered an endless muscle confrontation, especially in the penalty area, like a meat grinder.

This defensive intensity made Westbrook amazed again and again.

Doug is also thinking, if I stand in the position of Dwight Howard, can I withstand the repeated collisions between Rasheed Wallace and McDyess?

The answer is not obvious.

But ... the game was clear with Hamilton's 16-foot jumper with five seconds left.

81:78.

Orlando needed at least one 3-pointer to send the game into overtime.

However, they failed to seize this opportunity in the end. Nelson missed a shot from outside the three-point line.

Although Dwight Howard pointed the basketball into the basket at the last moment, it was meaningless except to add 2 points and 1 offensive rebound to him.

81:80.

The game is over.

Amway Center sighed.

The Detroit Pistons got the match point at the last moment, and the current total score is 3:1.

At this moment, Doug and Westbrook's mood is quite complicated. On the one hand, the predictions worked. But on the other hand, Otis Smith sat beside him with a livid face.

This makes them uncomfortable in everything they do.

So, they got up as soon as the whistle sounded at the end of the game, and then prepared to exit.

But at this moment, a voice came from behind: "That kid, stop! Yes, it's you, Snoopy."

Doug looked back and saw Stan Van Gundy waving to himself.

Doug and Westbrook looked at each other, with worry written in each other's eyes.

However, Duge finally walked over.

Stan Van Gundy called Dug to the court, and then called the players over: "Come on, tell us the reason for the failure of this game."

Doug panicked, he raised his head and looked around. None of the players looked at him in a friendly way.

However, when the eyes touched Stan Van Gundy, he got affirmation and encouragement from his eyes.

Doug was a smart guy, and he knew right away that Stan Van Gundy was clearly hoping to get something out of his mouth.

But... I'm not stupid. To be honest, at least two people will be offended.

"You just speak your mind as a general audience," Stan Van Gundy said.

Duge calmed down, and finally spoke: "As an ordinary audience, I am very happy to see such a high-level game. Every player in this game did their best. I You can feel the sweat on your jerseys for the glory of this city."

"Dwight's hand-to-hand combat in the penalty area is frightening. Every impact and every challenge he faces is full of passionate love for basketball, honor and this city."

"And this Mr. Nelson, whenever he has a short body against the strongest player on the opponent, he is not afraid to shoot bravely even in the muscle jungle of the Pistons. This reminds me of the giant Golly. David who made the sprint, you guys are equally brave and tenacious and I have to tip my hat to you for that."

"There are also Mr. Turkoglu and Mr. Rashad Lewis. They hit the opponent hard at the free throw line and the periphery respectively, using their agility, wisdom, and precision to trick the opponent..."

"..."

Doug's words softened the eyes of the Magic players looking at him a lot.

Although it feels bad to lose, it is still a very happy thing to be recognized and appreciated by others.

Especially Nelson, he felt that what this kid said was too true, I am the David of the NBA, I am a lone hero who is even more Iverson than Iverson.

There is also Dwight Howard, who even smiled at the corner of his mouth, and kept nodding his head: Yes, I am a man full of love.

"Ahem." Stan Van Gundy coughed twice.

He heard Doug's subtext, but judging from the reaction of the players, they didn't understand it. They thought it was appreciation from the heart.

So, he reminded: "In addition to these advantages, are there no disadvantages?"

"Uh..." Doug smiled and said, "I think Dwight is too responsible on the offensive end. He likes to put all the pressure on his shoulders too much. I think he needs to release some pressure sometimes and take some shots. Maybe, Mr. Turkoglu can give him more lobs that hit the basket over the opponent's head."

"And Mr. Nelson, he's always been so brave. But for the sake of his long-term career, he should reduce some of the suicide attacks. Maybe it's better to let Turkoglu play the opponent with a Rumba-like rhythm."

When Dug said this, he stopped.

In fact, his words are the same as what Stan Van Gundy emphasized before the game.

He also wants Turkoglu to play a bigger role in the game.

However, Dwight Howard has always wanted to get shots that match his status on the offensive end, and he hopes to take more shots per game. Nelson, on the other hand, is muscles controlling the brain. He is keen on mindless charging and going his own way. His shot selection is so bad that people want to send him back to kindergarten to learn ABCD.

After Duge said these words, he raised his fists to all the Magic players: "Come on! I believe you will create miracles."

With that said, he waved to Stan Van Gundy, turned around and left.

Everyone looked at him with admiration.

"What a kid." Dwight admired.

"Yeah, maybe we should get him to Orlando. This is the largest Disney park in the world." Nelson also joked.

Stan Van Gundy looked at them with concern in his eyes: Didn't you hear that this kid scolded you just now?

However, he was also thinking that maybe he should be recruited to Orlando.

So, after summarizing his failures in the locker room and criticizing Howard and Nelson by name, he hurried to the post-match press conference. In the end...sat in the team's video room with Otis Smith, and they watched the full Snoopy clip that the scouts had prepared for them.

"We should get him." Stan Van Gundy clapped his hands excitedly when he saw Snoopy holding up the MOP trophy at the end, and then told Thaddeus: "We have to get him. He is very suitable for my semi-circle tactics. His Blocking and rebounding can efficiently connect with Dwight Howard. And his lower body strength is stronger, and he can withstand more than 65% of low-post singles players in the NBA. Dwight is not outstanding at this point. In addition, he is also Has the coping ability that Dwight doesn't have."

"Actually, if he was 10 centimeters taller, he would be one of the players who fit my system best, second only to Howard."

Stan Van Gundy gave Snoopy a high evaluation: "Besides, he is very smart and has the art of speaking. Both Dwight and Nelson said under his words that they will make changes in the next game. So, I don't care what method you use, Snoopy has to be on the roster for next season."

His tough talk surprised Otis Smith.

Smith thought to himself: Should I still trade you a No. 1 pick?

Back home, Smith checked some online draft reviews. With Snoopy's current forecast of the highest 19th pick, he thought, it's time to talk about trading chips with the Golden State Warriors with the 14th pick or the Philadelphia 76ers with the 16th pick.

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[Super big chapter, please recommend tickets! 】

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