NBA: Strongest In The History Of Holding A Large Ball

After hearing this, Popovich nodded: "After all, he is also in danger." The

Spurs not only traded Chang Tiancheng at the trade deadline, but also sent the team's former starting center, Poeltl, in exchange for Ken Birch and two first-round and second-round picks in 2024 from the Raptors. The intention is clear, which is to set the goal for the future and tactically abandon this season.

After all, as long as Wembanyama is selected in the subsequent draft, then the team's vacancy on the inside can be filled in an instant, so the Spurs did not feel heartache for sending away the team's starting center, anyway, with the existing roster talent, at most it can impact the playoffs, if you want to build a dynasty like before, you still have to find a way to improve the team's talent through the draft.

Back on the court, Chang Tiancheng, who had just scored a goal, didn't feel too happy, after all, his original plan was to help his teammates open up first, but in the end he chose to go to the basket by himself.

However, Chang Tiancheng can also see one thing from the two rounds just now, that is, in the training match, the enthusiasm of each player is not as high as when the real game is played, and the most intuitive embodiment is that everyone's defense seems to be a little scattered.

However, since Popovich didn't say anything off the field as the head coach, it was not easy for him to say it, so he could only keep the status quo and continue to play.

Vassell came to the three-point line with the ball, and saw that Chang Tiancheng, who was defending himself, deliberately let himself take a step to defend his breakthrough, so he decisively chose to shoot three points, but unfortunately the basketball popped out of the frame and just fell into Chang Tiancheng's hands.

Chang Tiancheng moved forward with the ball, and just after half the court, he also learned from Vassell to shoot a three-pointer, but the distance of his three-point shot was much farther than Vassell.

With a "bang", the basketball entered the net, making Sohan, who was originally waiting for the rebound under the basket, exclaim: "Chang, is this kind of LogoShot your regular weapon?"

Chang Tiancheng did not deny it, after all, with the blessing of the skill of a marksman, he may often shoot this kind of shot in the game in the future.

"Cool, I didn't expect we to have our own 'Stephen Curry' on the team. Sochan smiled, bared a mouthful of white teeth, and then walked to the baseline to play the ball to Vassell.

I don't know if it was because Chang Tiancheng was taught a three-point shooting on the spot and lost confidence, this time Vassell didn't wait for the ball to cross the halfcourt, and passed the ball to Keldon at will.

After Keldon received the ball, he looked at McDermott, who was responsible for defending himself, and chose to directly hit his defense under the basket, relying on his strong muscles to force the ball into the basket.

Seeing this scene, Chang Tiancheng secretly sighed in his heart: It seems that this Keldon is the most talented person in the Spurs at present, and just relying on this body is enough to make him prosperous in the NBA.

Chang Tiancheng, who came to the opponent's half again, chose to call Diop to block for himself. After Diop helped him block Vassell in front of him, Chang Tiancheng continued to kill to the basket, but this time Sochan, who switched to him, was obviously much faster than Collins just now, and quickly stuck him behind Chang Tiancheng.

However, this time, Chang Tiancheng did not choose to continue to break through to the basket, but made a back pass and threw the ball into the hands of Diop, who was outside the three-point line at the top of the arc at the moment.

Diop looked at Vassell, who had switched in front of him, and chose to ignore his defense and shoot three points directly.

In Chang Tiancheng's last game, he didn't have the opportunity to carry out such an offensive strategy of shooting three points after blocking and dismantling with his thick eyebrows, the main reason is that Davis's finishing ability under the basket is too strong, and after helping Chang Tiancheng block defenders, he only needs to cut inside or follow up behind Chang Tiancheng to complete the dunk directly. And for an interior player like Diop, who is mediocre in physical fitness but has a certain amount of shooting skills, this offensive strategy is very friendly.

"Chang Tiancheng, this kid really didn't disappoint us, you see the attacks in these few rounds, almost showing his ability to the fullest. Duncan nodded with satisfaction after seeing Chang Tiancheng's pass.

He didn't even look back at Diop's position, which meant that in his mind's mind, Diop would be waiting for his pass there. Coach Popovich picked up the glass and took a sip of water, "But he doesn't seem to have shot anything so far, right?" "

Maybe in his basketball philosophy, the mid-range shot is a relatively inefficient way to attack, and he doesn't like it." Duncan scratched his head, "Just like Manu, either a basket or a three-pointer."

"However, if you don't have the offensive option of mid-range shooting, I'm afraid it won't be easy to play in the playoffs." There was a hint of concern in Popovich's eyes, "Do you remember Nash's Suns in those years?" "

Of course, that's a pretty respectable opponent." Duncan nodded.

"Do you think Chang Tiancheng, no matter how strong his projection and organizational skills are, can he be better than Nash in those years?" Popovich sighed softly, "Even Nash, he hasn't even entered the finals for so many years, because the team's tactical reserves lack mid-range shooting, a means that can kill the game in the fierce situation of the playoffs."

"And their defense is not very good, which I think is also quite fatal, after all, in the regular season, the opponent's defensive intensity is not so high, and an offensive team like the Suns that relies on outside projection ability will naturally play very comfortably. But in the playoffs, when the defensive intensity suddenly becomes higher, then the offense is often not so smart, and their weaknesses on the defensive end will be infinitely magnified. Duncan added.

"So, do you see what I mean?" Popovich looked at Duncan.

"You mean, you don't want Chang Tiancheng to become a player who only relies on three-pointers and basket breakouts to prop up the offensive system, and at the same time improve his defensive ability?"

"I think he doesn't need us to teach him anything anymore when it comes to reading the game, so let's give him a defensive lesson in tomorrow's practice." Popovich snapped his fingers.

"Yes, I'll come here tomorrow and watch him train. "

The team can't afford to feed you. "

Hahahaha.

Just when Duncan and Popovich were talking and laughing, Chang Tianchen had already led the starting team by more than ten points with the bench.

"Damn, Keldon, I know he's a little powerful, but I didn't expect him to be so strong. Thorchan put his hands on his knees, gasping for air, and spat at Keldon.