My basketball vision is different

As April enters and the regular season enters the countdown to the first game, fans across the United States begin to pay attention to this important game.

ESPN even boasted that this was a preview of this season's finals.

For such remarks, reporters from BrickTai deeply agree. After all, the Pacers currently occupy the league's first record. Although the Spurs are not as good as the Pacers, their position as the top spot in the Western Conference has become more and more stable, with 57 wins and 16 losses.

Ranked second in the league and first in the Western Conference.

Both teams have equally strong players and strong benches.

The two coaches, one old and one young, attach great importance to the team's offense and defense, and they are even more thorough in the implementation of the rotation system.

Player configuration:

Duncan "I'm talking about being a teenager," and I don't know how many springs he has encountered in his career;

Leonard, the rookie stolen from the Pacers, has become the most important player in the Spurs' offensive lineup since he began to learn to shoot mid-range shots.

Just like Rondo who stood behind the scenes during the Celtics' Big Three era, this expressionless "Kawaii" level player can eat people on the court.

The same physical talent, suffocating defense, and unpretentious mid-range shooting. In a team like the Spurs, he is almost like a clone of the "Stone Buddha".

And such a highly anticipated player was actually snatched away from the Pacers...

Looking at the Pacers again, after Hibbert signed the last big contract in his life, he did not fail, but became more and more prosperous;

Paul George's condition is getting better and better. As the second-in-command, he can be regarded as a hard-working and uncomplaining player. He is also one of the few players in the league who can defend LeBron alone;

As for Lin Shaojie, he did not try out with the Pacers. Instead, he was dealt a hand by Popovich of the Spurs. As for why the information about the trial was leaked, it was later learned by Larry Bird.

In the end, the Pacers' No. 13 was abducted by the "Big Bird". What exactly happened? Such alliance secrets are widely circulated.

Anyway, the match between the two sides has not yet started, but various rumors are flying everywhere.

Before the Spurs soldiers came to Indiana, they had been in the West for more than a week.

The game against the Pacers was considered a huge collision in the media and was highly anticipated, but for players who were numb to the game, it was just a regular season game.

Everyone is exaggerating the feud between the Pacers and the Spurs, and even Larry Bird and Popovich.

In fact, for both sides, they are far from being the life-or-death enemy that everyone described them to be.

Whether it is "kawaii" or "Chinese", before they really show their strength, it is just the vision and recognition of both parties, and there is no question of right and wrong.

It’s just that these two people met at the right time, one who is firmly established in an established and strong team@

Although they have unlimited glory, Popovich believes that the longer the time goes by, the greater the damage will be. No matter how brilliant the Pacers achieve, Frank's authority as the head coach will definitely gradually decline.

One day, when the uniform team has new choices, Frank may not be the best person. Maybe the Chinese can even challenge the coach's authority, because there are too many facts that show that even if the Pacers do not have Frank,

Absolutely not without that Lynn.

Popovich knows this well.

Because he knew very well that Frank was not the kind of "smart" coach, and his ability to command on the spot was not good. In addition, as a "young coach", he did not have as much prestige among the players as he did.

As time goes by, who to listen to is an essential question. Popovich would rather lose the game than let such a player appear in his team.

But then I thought about it, if one day Lin Shaojie considered joining the Spurs, would he agree?

At that time, I was already old, frail, and lacking in energy. Did I also need such a player, a player who could hold up at critical moments?

In the office at the Pacers training base, Frank and other members of the coaching staff sat with Lin Shaojie, discussing tomorrow's tactical arrangements.

Lin Shaojie also held a piece of information in his hand, which was the only one among the players.

"In the last game the Spurs defeated the Pelicans, only Belinelli, the new guard on the team, played the most minutes, 32 minutes. None of the other players, including Duncan and Parker, played more than 25 minutes.

Time, our execution of rotation tactics is still not thorough enough.”

Lin Shaojie understood what Frank meant. Although the Spurs were playing away from home, they were not afraid of the pressure of the league at all. The rotation was the rotation without any negotiation, even if they lost the game.

The Spurs were able to win many of the dozen or so games they lost, but unfortunately, Popovich is not pursuing a winning streak. If he loses, he loses, regardless of whether the opponent appears or not.

The result of a sudden explosion of a certain player who was like a time bomb.

The Spurs never care, they will only win all the games they should win, and don't care about the outside world's opinions, because there is an old man in front of them to protect the players from the wind and rain. The players only need to obey the orders and play.

"In addition to their playing time, the Spurs have now won 17 consecutive games before and after the All-Star break. They are another team that has achieved a full month of wins.

In terms of lineup, the average player efficiency value is also among the best in the league.

In addition to gdp and other things we need to pay attention to

There is also a sense of surprise, like "I am blessed with a son".

"For us, there are not many opportunities to enjoy live broadcasts across the United States, because we all know that we are not too popular..."

Popovich spread his hands and said nonchalantly. Everyone knew he was joking. Although it was like this in the past, this year based on the Spurs' record, they can be broadcast live a lot. Even because of the Lakers' record,

Instead, the Spurs stole a lot of share from the other side.

The "senior group" composed of the three members of gdp has become more and more sharp. This season has surprised a group of old fans. Everyone is speculating whether the Spurs will be able to achieve greater glory this year.

Right now, standing in front of their road to "brilliance" is the official obstacle - the Pacers.

Everyone understands that the only thing that can cause them trouble in the East is the Pacers.

"We didn't lose a single game last month, while the Pacers lost two games in a row. If you think we are better than the other team, I think you should give up as soon as possible.

Now our record is far inferior to our opponents. This is not because we gave up some games, but in terms of strength, we are indeed inferior to our opponents. They are far better than us in some positions, which we must admit.

How to improve, how to defeat our opponents, this is what we have to do, and in this game, I hope it will give us a good start in the last month..."

Popovich, who held a short meeting, did not deny the Pacers' season results. He emphasized the threat posed by the Pacers, especially on the outside.

Everyone understands that if the Pacers want to rely on an insider like Hibbert to compare with Duncan, they are undoubtedly asking for trouble.

"...You all understand, and I have warned you a long time ago, that simple double-teaming will not work for Lynn. He is the most talented player that you and I have ever seen.

Maybe it’s more difficult than Kobe at his peak.”

When he said this, Popovich's eyes were fixed on Leonard, and the other players trembled in their hearts.

In Popovich's words, this kind of evaluation is not a low one.

"I'm not exaggerating the strength of my opponent. Simply looking at sharing the ball, Kobe lost a lot. If Kobe knew how to share, he would definitely be the most terrifying opponent. Of course, in that case, he would no longer be Kobe.

And now, we are facing a super rookie who is not inferior to Kobe in one-on-one, but also knows how to share players. Are you ready?

Kawhi (Leonard), you have the most important task. As I said before, I would rather you not get a point in this game, but you have to make sure that you can beat No. 13 on the opposite side. As long as he stands

On the court, your job is to stay there every step of the way, whether he has the ball or not."

Popovich has not adopted double-team tactics, at least not yet. He values ​​Lin Shaojie far more than Kobe.

The Lakers' star has entered the end of his career. After several injuries, his condition is not as good as before. However, No. 13 has not experienced the injury test of the league. He is in good physical condition and is getting better and better on the court.

And the Pacers are not just one person. Double-teaming will inevitably lead to loopholes. It is better to lose one player and follow the game from beginning to end.

Popovich's idea is simple. As long as he can limit that guy's scoring to 30 points and assists to 10 or less, the Spurs will have a great chance of defeating their opponent.

After the meeting ended, the group walked downstairs and saw Lin Shaojie standing not far away, very conspicuous.

The reporters dispersed in twos and threes, obviously having completed their mission.

Popovich, who was leading the team, and several players smiled at each other and stepped forward to greet them.

"Hi, Lynn!"

Parker was the most enthusiastic, followed by Ginobili, perhaps because they are all overseas players.

Duncan wanted to touch the opponent's hair, but was dodged by Lin Shaojie. The latter always felt that Duncan's hands were poisonous. Just look at Ginobili and you will know that the boy who chased the wind back then is now floating in the "Mediterranean Sea"

,"That's all one day

The sky was touched, and it looked very pitiful.

Lin Shaojie greeted everyone on the opposite side one by one, and other Spurs players also came over, bumping chests and bumping fists.

When he finally saw Bobo, Lin Shaojie shouted:

"Hi, Greg!"

"I think it's more appropriate for you to call me Mr. Coach!"

Popovich relies on his old skills to sell his old skills, but Lin Shaojie is noncommittal.

"Where are you going for dinner? I'm so hungry."

Lin Shaojie waved to indicate that he was ready, and led a group of people to set off.

The group of reporters in front of the hotel foyer raised their cameras to take pictures, but no one took it seriously.

After two seasons of "Lynn's Dinner", it is well known in the league that those who can be invited by the opponent are never unknown people, at least they are potential rookies. Anyway, everyone is trying to discover the significance of Lin Shaojie's guest list.

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Perhaps for some potential rising stars, being able to attend such a dinner is a shortcut to increasing their fame. Even if they are not visible for a while, the highlights will always be discovered over time.

Even though most of those dinner parties ended in failure, as the losing coach, he did not exclude his players from participating.

If you encounter an opponent like the Spurs, it is rare for them to even leave the coach. The last time it was like this was when the Nuggets came to Indiana, but that was Brian Shaw's return to the Pacers.

Friends reminiscing about old times doesn't mean much.

The dinner was Lin Shaojie's choice. It was the most prosperous place in the city center of Yincheng. The group did not touch any high-strength wine and only tasted it. On the contrary, Popovich drank it himself and persuaded Lin Shaojie to have a drink, but they all

Rejected by Lin Shaojie.

Anyway, at first glance, Popovich seems to be the kind of person who has no good intentions and wants to get Lin Shaojie drunk.

The Spurs team is a bit special in Lin Shaojie's heart. After all, they are his opponents in the finals and the team he tried out that year.

Among all the gangsters Lin Shaojie has met so far, no matter how they appear, no matter how loud they shout on and off the court, even the louder they shout, the faster they will give up after being defeated.

The "Stone Buddha" in front of him should be the only exception that Lin Shaojie has ever seen, and the "Kawaii" is only half of it.

Duncan's efforts in psychology obviously have other plans. His personal behavior on the court is considered very attractive among the players, at least more attractive than the superstars boasted by some media.

At the dinner, Lin Shaojie was the only player who couldn't see clearly. He was the only one.

Think about it, over the years, Duncan and the Spurs have achieved mutually reinforcing achievements. It is not easy for each other to achieve this.

Duncan is not as easy to see through as his appearance is.

The two sides did not pay too much attention to what happened on the court the next day. They only met a few times in a season, but they were very familiar with each other.

Intelligence collection and sorting work is definitely the responsibility of the uniform team, and the players will receive such information from time to time.

Parker and others are paying attention to Lin Shaojie's situation in the World Championships during the offseason, and so are Ginobili and others.

Spain participated directly as the host nation, while the beautiful country was selected at the same time by virtue of its Olympic champion quota. France and Argentina naturally participated due to their strength.

Only the Chinese team, which made a splash in London, fell sadly in the division qualifiers. In the end, they spent a lot of money to participate with wild cards.

Originally, Finland was also interested in participating, but there were too many European teams, and China was finally selected based on the "strength" of its huge fans.

Joining the Chinese team as a wild card winner is Brazil from the Americas, which can be considered a close sibling.

Parker and the others said they would rest for a while after the game and then participate in the training camp. Several people talked about it and still wanted to spend some time after the season. It would be best if Lin Shaojie wanted to participate.

But Lin Shaojie said that he would return to the team as soon as possible after the season and train with the team to prepare for the World Championships, so the matter was dropped.

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If I want to meet again then, I'm afraid it will be at a Spanish stadium.

After they had had enough wine and food, Lin Shaojie sent them off as the host. The reporters outside the hotel who had not left yet clicked the shutter again.

The "love-hate relationship" between Lin Shaojie and the Spurs is probably a long-standing topic. In short, everyone feels that the relationship between the two parties is much closer than outsiders imagine, but it is difficult to touch each other.

This is especially true for the Spurs, a team with overseas roots. Popovich's preference for Lin Shaojie can also be seen. This can be seen from the battle between the Spurs and the Pacers.

But thinking about the Spurs' strength and style of play, Bobo wants to use this to attract Lin Shaojie to join them. Not to mention that the Pacers don't agree, even the league's top brass doesn't agree.

In the eyes of those people, it is a waste for a superstar to go to the Spurs. When Duncan was blind, he went to that shabby place. Do you think there will be any "popular young talents" in the future?

None of them, even those with such a mentality, have been stopped. The "war" between Popovich and the league's top brass is almost every year's highlight.