Super Role Player

The outside world believes that there may be two reasons for the 76ers' sudden losing streak. One is that the 76ers' condition has declined and the running-in is not good, which has led to the 76ers' consecutive failures; the other is that the 76ers have just shown their true colors. , Continuous defeat is the real strength of the 76ers.

But only Brett Brown and assistant coach Lloyd Pierce know what went wrong with the 76ers.

Brett Brown was anxious. In the office of the 76ers training hall, he looked at Sam Hinkie who pushed in the door and made a hoarse voice: "Sam, are you here to ask the reason for the team's losing streak?"

After saying this, Brett Brown immediately cleared his throat and his voice returned to normal: "The team does have a problem, but it's not a big problem."

Sam Hinkie sat on the chair opposite Brett Brown and nodded: "It's not a big problem. I just came to ask if the team needs a trade."

"Deal..." Brett Brown held his chin and knocked on the table.

He feels that the trade is worth considering because the team's staffing is too poor and does not meet Brett Brown's tactical requirements, such as outside firepower. Among the entire starting lineup, only Anxi has the ability to shoot three-pointers from the outside, while Brett Brown's The pick-and-cut tactics, or the Spurs' pick-and-cut tactics, still have high requirements for three-pointers from the outside. If the 76ers had many three-point shooters from the outside, the game during this period would not be so difficult.

Brett Brown thought about it for a while, but still shook his head and refused. He decided to change tactics first. Trading or something could only be a last resort.

"There's no big need to trade. I want to try changing my tactics first."

Samsinki nodded. Since there was no need for a transaction for the time being, he could not be of much help to the 76ers in their losing streak. He stood up to leave, and at this time, Lloyd Pierce also came.

"Brett, I got the high-level support tactics map you asked for."

Brett Brown then took a large booklet from Lloyd Pierce's hand and started to read it.

"Brett, if we switch to high post support, the existing starting lineup will definitely have to be changed. It's still the same problem. We don't have many three-point shooters."

Brett Brown nodded: "I know." Then he raised his head: "My idea is not to play high-position support, but to use Thaddeus or Spencer's high-position support and cover capabilities to make it simpler and more efficient. The offense does not have to be outside shooting, it is also possible to break through with the ball after cutting or hand-to-hand coordination."

Lloyd Pierce nodded thoughtfully.

When Brett Brown was flipping through the playbook in his hand, Lloyd Pierce spoke again: "Brett, I still think that our starting lineup needs another three-point shooter so that Anxi's offense will not be so tired."

Brett Brown then nodded unexpectedly: "You are right, Lloyd, but we have to let Evan go as a substitute first."

"Yeah, that's right, let Evan go as a substitute, what, is it difficult?" Lloyd Pierce shrugged.

Brett Brown put down the playbook he was holding, he was done reading it.

"It's not too difficult, but I have to take Evan's thoughts into consideration. Okay, Lloyd, my idea is very simple. Evan doesn't have to go on the bench. He can continue to start. We can slightly add some air-cutting tactics and high posts. The cooperation makes the offense simpler, so that our offensive problems can be solved.”

Lloyd Pierce nodded. He found that he could not convince Brett Brown. Evan Turner would obviously continue to start. But think about it, so far in the new season, although the 76ers have a consecutive losing streak during this period, has declined, and the record has changed from 6 wins and 0 losses at the beginning of the season to 8 wins and 6 losses now.

Evan Turner's performance has also declined, but after 14 games, Evan Turner still averaged 18.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. The data reflects that Evan Turner's performance is still quite outstanding.

A player who averages 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists per game is unreliable if he is placed on the bench.

Brett Brown rejected Lloyd Pierce's proposal. This is the second time Lloyd Pierce has made this suggestion. Previously, Veach also mentioned that if Jae Crowder starts instead of Evan Turner, then the 76ers The chemical reaction will be better.

However, Brett Brown is not yet so courageous, and Evan Turner, who has performed well, will continue to appear in the starting lineup.

At the end of November, after a three-game losing streak, the 76ers began to practice their new tactics. Although they were said to be new tactics, they actually added several changes. The most important change is that Thaddeus Young will often appear in the high position. , to support the attack.

The effect of the drill is quite good. The offense seems to be much simpler. Unlike the previous offense, where there were various breakthroughs and goals, there was always no good opportunity. But now, with almost a high-position cooperation, the opportunity appears. .

But Anxi feels a little uncomfortable...

After the day's training, the locker room started discussing this tactic. Evan Turner and Thaddeus Young were talking and laughing. They both felt that this tactical change was very good. Thaddeus Young's tactical status Greatly aggravated, now he is considered the core of the 76ers' tactics, and Evan Turner can make air cuts or breakthroughs with the ball more easily with Thaddeus Young's screen or pass.

On the other side of the locker room, Anxi got dressed and put on a windbreaker. It was already a bit chilly in Philadelphia in November, so she wrapped herself in clothes and slowly walked upstairs.

Brett Brown hasn't rested yet, and there are still some areas that need to be improved in the new tactics in the afternoon. He plans to convene a meeting with his coaching staff after finishing training in the evening.

Anxi knocked on Brett Brown's door. After hearing Brett Brown's voice, he pushed the door open and went in.

Brett Brown looked up and saw Anxi, slightly surprised: "Anxi, why are you here? What's the matter?"

Anxi smiled and nodded: "Yes, Brett, I want to say a few words about the new tactics."

Brett Brown was stunned for a moment, and then he understood what An Xi meant.

The new tactics did have some impact on Anxi, and Brett Brown could feel it, but now he didn't speak. He just looked at Anxi and listened. Anxi continued: "Brett, I feel that the new tactics have improved the number of times I have the ball." Significantly reduced.”

The new tactics have greatly reduced the number of times Anxi holds the ball? Brett Brown thought about it, and it seemed to be the case. In fact, once the 76ers changed their previous style of play, the two ball-holding players, McAway and Evan Turner, would get more opportunities to hold the ball, and vice versa. , Anxi, who originally held the most ball, would be squeezed.

Brett Brown felt a little headache. He knew what Anxi meant. He promised Anxi unlimited firing rights. However, in fact, so far in the season, Anxi has not taken too many shots. It is entirely based on the team's record.

Under the new tactics, the number of times Anxi holds the ball will be greatly reduced. As a result, Anxi's right to take shots will not be guaranteed.

Brett Brown thought for a while and said directly: "An, I will find a way to solve the problem of holding the ball. You don't have to worry about it for the time being. Just train hard."

Anxi nodded. He just came to reflect his feelings about the new tactics. The specific problems had to be solved by Brett Brown himself.

Anxi left soon, and Brett Brown fell into deep thought. This time, he really had the idea of ​​letting Evan Turner go as a substitute, or simply send Evan Turner away in a trade. Although doing so would be detrimental to Evan Turner is a bit unfair, but considering the team's record and Anxi's personal performance, sending Evan Turner away or letting Evan Turner go as a substitute should be the best choice.

After thinking for a while, Brett Brown sighed, opened the tactical manual again, wrote and drew...

After Anxi returned home, he started new training, breakthrough and passing, plus inside hook shots. Anxi's training was still very hard.

Two or three hours later, the long-lost system prompt sounded again.

Anxi was pleasantly surprised, but soon, the system gave the details of the upgrade. It turned out that the passing attributes that had been upgraded before were upgraded again.

The attribute bonus was upgraded from 60 points to 65 points.

Although it is not the breakthrough upgrade that Anxi imagined, this upgrade still makes Anxi very satisfied, because now, he has more reasons to ask for the ball. His passing ability is improving. Next, as long as Anxi's breakthrough Also making progress, Anxi can transform from a scorer who can only guarantee his own points to a player who can assist his teammates to score together.

Of course, Anxi can do this now, and Anxi's post-up play can be said to be a great weapon.

After Anxi's passing ability was upgraded again, on November 27, the 76ers went away to challenge the Magic.

This season, the addition of No. 2 pick Victor Oladipo did not bring much help to the Magic. The Magic are still struggling to be in the lottery. The current record of 5 wins and 9 losses is a slight improvement compared to last season. , but they are still just a bad team after all, so the 76ers hope to end their losing streak at the Amway Center.

As the first game of the new tactics, and the opponent is the Magic in the lottery, Brett Brown has considerable confidence.

But the results often backfire. Two hours later, the Magic defeated the 76ers 105:94 at their home court, ending their two-game losing streak and giving the 76ers a four-game losing streak...

The situation seems to be getting worse. The new tactics not only solved the 76ers' offensive problems, but also caused Anxi to misfire. In this game, Anxi only took 16 shots, hit 7 goals, scored 20 points, and also scored 20 points. He had 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals, but the team still lost because Anxi had too few opportunities. (To be continued.)