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After talking about tactics, Van Gundy's impression of Yang Rui has completely changed.

This kid didn't come to study, but wanted to get this job. He was capable and dared to show, so he rushed to speak and suppressed his competitors.

Van Gundy asked: "Ewing's tactics after covering the air cut, can you refine it?"

Yang Rui re-drawn a picture, marking the running positions with arrows, and explained: "Ewing cuts from the side and catches the ball in the low post. If Langley switches defenses and goes out, he will face swingmen or guards, and he has the physical advantage to hit the ball. At the basket. Longley’s speed is slow, and it’s difficult to return to the defense in time when he goes out. If Rodman and Pippen cover the defense, Ewing will distribute the ball to the weak side, and the corner players can take the ball. So I suggest the small forward coach Corner shots, Ewing coaching the high post and mid-range shots from both sides."

Van Gundy doesn't like to hear this, he is very traditional in thinking. "How can the inside line not enter the penalty area? The shooting rate is higher when you hit the basket."

"Longley is 218 cm tall and weighs 120 kg. He is one size bigger than Ewing. It is difficult to guarantee efficiency when attacking directly in the low post. I think we should try to create space. Therefore, I suggest reducing the number of low post attacks by Ewing, and it is best to reduce him. Playing time." Yang Rui did not follow Van Gundy and insisted on his own ideas.

In his previous life, in the 1997-1998 season, Ewing dislocated his right wrist and tore the ligament. He only played 26 games in the regular season, which was the consequence of letting the 36-year-old veteran work too hard. Ewing played only 4 games in the playoffs and performed poorly. The Knicks were eliminated by the Pacers 4-1 in the second round.

The NBA is not stronger than anyone else, creating open shots, and there are many people who will shoot more than 40% of the three-pointers in the future, not to mention the fierce man Alan Houston in the team, so there is no need to waste it.

"With Ewing off the court, the Knicks' defensive strength will drop. How to solve this problem? Both of you can answer." Van Gundy looked at Thibodeau and Boyd.

The faces of the two senior assistant coaches were not very good-looking. Van Gundy seemed to be taking their emotions into consideration and giving them a chance to show up.

Since Yang Rui dared to ask Ewing to reduce his playing time, there must be a solution. From the moment he entered the game until now, Yang Rui has always shown his confidence.

At this time, Van Gundy had begun to underestimate the other two. Before Yang Rui came, they introduced their past work achievements, but did not mention how to work in the Knicks in the new season. If they are suppressed by the young, what about the senior?

The two have similar ideas, and they should be cautious in what they say. Now that it doesn't work, it's not difficult to produce some dry goods, so it goes without saying.

Thibodeau reacted faster and spoke first.

"After Ewing left the field, the half-court battle, the defender put pressure on the man with the ball, and at the same time, the big man pressed the ball, and the two sides temporarily sandwiched one, double-teaming the opponent's ball holder. At the same time, several other players collectively cut off the long pass. , leave a forward with a fast speed and a height of about two meters on the weak side, control the two at the same time, and do a good job of rotation."

Van Gundy pondered for a moment, which made sense.

Thibodeau has a deep understanding of defense. This kind of routine requires a tough one-on-one defense against the ball, plus a flexible big man who can push to the three-point line, and a perfect team rotation. As long as the opponent does not have five players who can shoot, it is effective.

Van Gundy asked: "It's not very good to protect the rebounds in the backcourt. Oakley often has to defend, right?"

"Yes, it's impossible to do everything defensively," Thibodeau replied.

"Ewing is off the court. If the opponent has the ability to attack inside and rely on strength to hit the low post, one-on-one can complete the hard attack, attracting double-teams and giving the ball to the outside to shoot. What if Oakley and Buck Williams can't defend?"

If it's a star with the tonnage of O'Neal, who is fierce in singles in the low post, let alone Ewing resting, he can't guard against him on the court. Fortunately, there are not many such people.

Boyd finally spoke, but in a slightly irresponsible way. "I think it's better to let Ewing fight more. He is a tough guy and will do his best to win.

The Knicks are traditionally iron-blooded. "

Van Gundy remained calm on the face, and directly gave this person an X in his heart.

Nima, if someone is available, would Ewing play 37 minutes last season? If it weren't for the Knicks players who were too iron-blooded, they could fight the Heat last season and the suspension was reversed?

Saying the word "iron blood" to him now is like a kind of irony.

Yang Rui raised his hand and said with a smile: "I agree with Tom. Speed ​​up the rotation. The interior defense can be adjusted according to the opponent's lineup. For example, against the Lakers O'Neal, use the shark-slashing tactic and send him to free throws. If it is Mourning, then Pai is not very tall. People with strength compete with him to resist outside the penalty area and reduce their efficiency. Against big men with weight and poor shooting, we can still solve the problem with a small lineup, as long as they shrink to block the penalty area Just do it."

Thibodeau hurriedly added: "Guaranteed to rotate, the opponent can't shoot from the outside, only relying on low-post attack, the score can be easily controlled within 100%, and we can also fight back."

Thibodeau and Yang Rui looked at each other and smiled. Yang Rui did not completely refute his tactics, which was enough to overwhelm Boyd. The Knicks don't just need an assistant now.

Boyd scolded his mother in his heart, did you two agree to form a group? I let you say everything, what else can I say?

Ernie and Van Gundy also suspected that Tom and Yang Rui knew each other, because Yang Rui called "Tom" just now, just like an old friend. Van Gundy didn't introduce two competitors to him when he walked in. Thibodeau is not well-known, who would pay attention to a low-level assistant coach of the 76ers?

Yang Rui succeeded in confusing the public again, and even recruited an ally.

Van Gundy asked: "If you join the Knicks, what is the goal?"

The general manager is here, saying that the goal is equal to the order to establish an army, and the two calm people began to think about it, and Yang Rui immediately answered, decisively.

"My goal is to help the Knicks win the championship in the new season, and I have the confidence to do so. Our advantages include three-pointers, defense, lineup depth, and core age. We are no worse than the Bulls. We just discussed tactics. In order to kill Jordan, turn the bull into black pepper steak?"

"Hahaha, well said and ambitious." Ernie applauded from the side.

Van Gundy also laughed, this is what he thinks, the iron blood of the Knicks is the confidence to dare to pursue dreams, and the passion to move forward bravely towards the goal.

Looking at the other two, they didn't even dare to say a big word, for fear that they would be responsible for the team being eliminated.

Even if the Knicks were eliminated, the fans still scolded the head coach. They didn't even have any responsibility as assistants, and they were instantly compared by Yang Rui, like the light of fireflies compared to the brightness of the moon.

Van Gundy asked: "Do you really think we can win this season?"

"Yes! Because I have confidence in you, I have confidence in the Knicks players, and I have more confidence in myself. My specialty lies in offense. As long as the team is willing to use me, I will help you arrange appropriate offensive tactics and do my best. Help the team win."

"As an assistant coach in the new season, I want to choose him." Van Gundy turned to look at Ernie, and said solemnly, "He's not bad."

Without any coaching experience, without a terrifying identity or background, Yang Rui impressed Van Gundy with only one interview.

In this day and age, he is a genius!

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