The rest is just noise

In the blink of an eye, 10 days passed.

If we want to set the tactical proficiency score to 100 points, the Lakers should only have 10 points now.

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Except for the "Meteor" tactic, all other tactics are quite familiar.

But if the full score for actual combat effectiveness is also set to 100 points, their scores will be calculated separately.

Excluding the "Meteor" tactic, the actual combat effectiveness of conventional tactics must be 30 points.

After all, there is a superstar like Wilson on the team, and their impact on the team is obvious.

However, if "Meteor" is also included, it will only be 1 point.

Currently, the biggest problem with the "Meteor" tactic is not its effectiveness, but its stability.

The error rate is too high!

The error rate is close to 40%, and it even feels like you make one mistake every time you hit twice.

As for the reason, Louis and the assistant coaches also discussed it.

Mainly due to the team's main control.

The Knicks are currently led by Derek Harper and Sedale Tretter.

Of course, there are two point guards besides them. They were Rick Bronson and Anthony Goldwire signed during training camp.

However, these two people are inherently marginalized, and Louis usually has no use for them.

Without the guidance of "Whale Fall", the "Meteor" tactic is essentially a difficult tactic that relies heavily on the point guard.

But currently, the Lakers do not have the conditions to promote "Whale Fall".

Rushing forward with "Whale Fall" will only cause mental confusion among the players.

However, Harper and Treat were unable to control the "shooting star", which posed a problem for Louis.

The situation did not improve until the end of training camp.

Ten days later, Louis took the Lakers to Europe for a preseason game.

This is part of the NBA's overseas expansion strategy.

As one of the most famous basketball teams in the world, the Lakers have had cordial and friendly exchanges with major European powers.

Even in the preseason, the Lakers' turnovers per game are still high.

Derek Harper said: "I'm like a bumpkin who suddenly got into a Rolls-Royce."

Fortunately, the Lakers' physical strength is good enough and they were not upset by the European team.

Since it was a preseason match and the opponent was a European team, Louis gave more opportunities to fringe players.

Among them, Rick Bronson's adaptability surprised Louis.

In terms of ability, Bronson is surrounded by Harper in all aspects.

But Bronson may be the only one among the four point guards on the team who understands that the "shooting star" strategy does not necessarily require a point guard to launch it.

For example, "Meteor A".

The point guard is more responsible for bringing the ball to the frontcourt, then creating chaos through pick-and-roll tactics, and then passing the ball to the inside.

Bronson followed this line of thinking and was surprised to find that every shooting star tactic could be initiated by more suitable players according to this logic.

Bronson discovered one of the secrets of "Meteor", but instead of keeping it to himself, he shared it with his teammates.

Harper expressed disdain for this: "If everyone plays like you do, is there a need for the No. 1 position?"

Bronson's status on the team cannot be compared with Harper.

So don't argue with Harper.

Louis did not let the dispute between the two continue.

He called Bronson's approach a "new discovery" but did not increase Bronson's playing time.

However, those who are interested will find that Bronson and the other four main players play more time.

Harper's tactical position seems to have not been shaken. He is still the main point player, but he plays with the substitutes for longer.

With Bronson on the court, the Shooting Stars' turnover rate dropped.

Although it does not bring the appalling 40% error rate down to normal levels, it undoubtedly provides a compromise for others.

When your ability is not enough to control the tactics, give the ball to those who can control the tactics.

Everyone understands this truth, but as a traditional point guard with strong self-esteem, Harper cannot accept the fact that there are tactics in the world that he cannot control.

Even so, Louis doesn't blame Harper.

He is a veteran and has his own role.

The Lakers need to experiment with "Meteor" through this season, and they also need Harper to use his experience to play conventional tactics.

October 30

The Lakers are one of the teams scheduled to play the opening game by the league.

This game is of great significance to the Lakers.

This is the first game that Louis has coached since his return.

This is a rare opportunity, so the league must prepare an interesting game for the audience.

The Lakers' opponent is the New York Knicks.

Moreover, the Lakers are playing at home.

This summer, the Knicks also made a deal with the Lakers. They sent away Grant Hill, who was incompatible with the team, in exchange for the Celtics' No. 3 pick, and immediately transferred it to the Lakers in order to get Scottie.

Pippen.

Now the Lakers get Kevin Garnett, and the Knicks get Pippen to make up for the team's shortcomings at the third position. Both sides get what they want, but the game will still be full of hostility.

Pippin hated Louis.

He is a country boy, and as long as the boss gives him enough money, he is loyal.

Jerry Buss has always been a generous employer, and Pippen is willing to work for such a person until retirement.

However, Pippin was intentional and Louis was ruthless. The first thing he did when he came back was to kick out these old people one by one.

Opening night, Forum Arena.

Louis entered and exited the Forum as a head coach for the first time.

He wore a dark blue suit and a red tie, and felt that his appearance was back to its peak.

Outside the locker room, Louis's assistant coaches were all well-dressed. From a distance, they really looked like the mafia in "The Godfather".

"Do you know what our goal is today?"

Bird is a guy who spoils the atmosphere: "Lose less and win more?"

"Young Master!" Louis didn't know where his confidence came from, "I was born to win!"

Nelson laughed and said: "Stop being so cute. With our lineup, if we don't lose by 20 points, those guys in New York are nostalgic."

Do you expect those people to reminisce about old friendships?

Louis would rather let Bird put on a Lakers jersey to put out the fire during the game than believe those people would be nostalgic.

Louis will never forget how ruthlessly the Celtics old guys saw him when he first arrived in New York.

After the separation, everyone wanted to prove that they were doing well. What better proof could there be than beating the Lakers?

"Stop talking nonsense."

Louis walked into the locker room and asked loudly: "Are you all ready?"

"Yes Sir!"

Garnett's voice was like thunder.

"Tonight, we must do three things with all our strength!" Louis stretched out three fingers on his right hand, "Offense well, defense well, and reduce mistakes!"

"We are a brand new team. I will give everyone a chance. Whoever plays well will get more playing time. The Knicks' wall is very high, but we must try our best to get over it!" Louis was full of energy.

He yelled all over the floor, "You're ready to admit defeat before we even fight, so don't fucking follow me out of the locker room!"

Louis easily stirred up the players' emotions.

Just now, only Garnett was burning. Now, everyone is on fire.

The Lakers stormed out of the locker room.

Louis followed him and entered the venue with the cheers of the audience.

On the other side of the court, the "orange ghosts" lined up for dunks like villains.

Ewing had no intention of coming over to reminisce.

It is said that this was what they had agreed upon privately.

If you have anything else, let’s talk about it after the game.

Once you're on the field, you have no friends.

This is indeed in line with the consistent style of New York.

But Tomjanovich did not forget to chat with Louis: "I knew you would wear these clothes again sooner or later."

"It's funny to say it. It took me two years to figure out that I finally belong here." Louis looked at the Knicks' military-like training atmosphere and said, "Those bastards shouldn't be here tonight.

Are you being soft-hearted?"

Tomjanovich doesn't want to beat the Lakers to death.

But he is not Louis and cannot influence the players' will.

"All I can say is, good luck to you."

"No, Rudy, this is the forum." Louis smiled lightly, "We have the home field advantage, so I should wish you good luck."