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Chapter 107 Hidden dangers and tricks

"I think the league is still trying to push the salary cap."

Louie believes the plan wasn't the work of O'Brien, a politician who doesn't care about the pro league.

The typical Lu Xun's theory of opening the window, first put forward a bunch of conditions that you can't accept, and then talk about a slightly milder one when you are hysterical.

"How to say?" Angie was not worried about his future.

If you can't play in the NBA, you can play MLB, what's the big deal.

"Keep watching." Louis had to soothe the players' emotions.

Most people don't need his consolation, they need an explanation. Obviously, the struggle between the union and the alliance has radiated to everyone.

Anyone in this line of work will be affected.

At the end of September, the players' union was full of elites, with current presidents Bob Lanier, Fleischer, Grantham, Bridgeman and Maurice Lucas all in attendance.

In the NBA, in addition to the presidents O'Brien and Stern, there are several respected owners, including the owner of the conference venue, the owner of the Washington Bullets, Amber Pollin.

Paulin was worried about the league's growth, and as the cost of signing players became more and more expensive, it was difficult for a small individual like him to keep up.

He represents all the bosses who desperately want a salary cap to keep operating costs in check.

Paulin spent ten minutes complaining.

After he finished speaking, Lanier, as the president of the union, jumped out and asked: "If the financial problems of the league are really as difficult as you say, why is Philadelphia willing to give Moses Malone a $2 million annual plan? contract?"

The meeting didn't feel like a millionaire negotiation at all, but like a bunch of illiterate hooligans debating each other.

Players don't believe the league is in a tough spot.

And those who are really in a tough situation have to bite the bullet and explain it to the teams that spend their money.

Even if they explain that some bosses don't care about money, and some bosses really don't have money, they can't explain why Donald Sterling and Ted Steppi, the wobbly young duo, had to destroy their own team. It's up to the players.

The coalition's proposals angered the union, and the two sides' meeting in September also made little progress.

The media in many places followed the whole process, and they wondered if the NBA would shut down like the NFL.

But on October 29, 1982, the opening game went on as normal.

Counting the player lists of each team, there are many teams that do not have enough manpower, and some players who are obviously capable of playing in the NBA are not favored.

After the signings of the likes of Moses Malone and Bernard King were completed, teams struggling with the economy insisted on not signing free agents.

Even many rookies selected in the draft can't attend training camp because they haven't signed with the team.

Louie joined the team in the opener.

The opponent is the San Antonio Spurs, a struggling team that has yet to reach an agreement with last season's assist leader, Johnny Moore PG, who averaged 9 assists per game.

It was the least intense game Louie had ever seen, and the most uncertain season Louie had seen since he entered the NBA.

The turmoil off the field affected the passion of the game.

Players came out to play just to get things done, and the Celtics easily won the game, but the off-court issues weren't resolved.

Fitch wasn't too happy with the team's performance, especially Sampson.

There were a few times he didn't hit the paint the way he was supposed to after the pick-and-roll.

"Do you like to shoot?" Fitch demanded. "If you like to shoot, why the **** don't you play guard?"

Although Sampson's heart was dissatisfied, there was no other expression on his face.

Fitch lashed out like he used to, and even if he won, he would scold underperforming players.

A strong lineup on the books allowed the Celtics to start a four-game winning streak.

But in Game 5, they met the Philadelphia 76ers, who had been the hardest over the past few years.

Although they lost Dawkins and Caldwell Jones, the addition of Malone could easily make up for the losses.

When Malone signed with the 76ers, Dr. J was angry because the team gave Malone a contract beyond his imagination, and some media doubted that the cooperation between Dr. J and Malone would be like he did with George McKinney a few years ago. fail.

In the end, Dr. J was Dr. J, and he quickly figured it out.

He was sure that there was no conflict between himself and Malone, because one of them was a wing and the other was a center, and their functions on the court were different.

Moreover, both Dr. and Malone are very rare, superstars who can bring the team to the finals, but lack the ability to attack at critical moments.

This is also the problem that the 76ers still have after Malone arrives.

The ability to attack the fortress is still the Achilles heel of the 76ers.

If Andrew Tony can continue to grow, maybe he will be the optimal solution to the problem.

The game was so intense that both sides forgot the rhythm off the court.

Andrew Toney scored consecutive heads-up points with an easy shot in Isiah Thomas' face.

And Thomas' offensive ability is somewhat sealed by the team.

Louie's impression of Thomas was based on the latter's folly in running a team in New York, exacerbating the misery of the man's playing days.

He knew that Thomas was great, but he still had no idea.

At the Celtics, he had the opportunity to get to know the man seriously.

Tonight, he was rubbed on the ground by Tony, and the offense was also uncomfortable by Cheeks.

He did not release his emotions because of these problems, but was willing to sacrifice his data to let his teammates participate.

He never passes for assists.

He'll pass the ball to a teammate to create an opening in the short corner, and expect that teammate to pass the ball into the short corner as he wants.

If his teammates didn't do that, he would yell.

He wants everyone involved, he knows he can't win if he's happy, and if he's not happy and everyone else is happy, the game will be easy.

There was a sweet smile on Thomas' face, and deep in the dimple was a vicious murderous intent that was eager to drain the opponent's blood.

Laimbeer struggled against Malone.

Because Malone isn't an offensive superstar, you won't feel fulfilled by defending him once or twice.

What he really needs to defend is his rebounding. There are 100 kinds of card position skills in basketball games, and 101 kinds of Malone. Small actions, it will not be difficult for him, he will only double respond to your challenge.

Once you back down, he will humiliate you.

There was no way Laimbeer could stand up to Malone other than to abolish him. But even to abolish him, it is not so easy. Because playing against Malone has already made him sore.

The 76ers are like the Celtics' nemesis, especially when the Celtics can't use their roster.

In the first quarter, the two sides fought to the death, 24 to 23, and the 76ers led.

K.C. Jones asked Louie, "If you were to coach, how would you set up the matchup?"

"Me?" Louie laughed. "First, I'll put Ralph in the starting lineup."

In the third season, Sampson still did not enter the starting list.

For the past two seasons, Fitch had wanted Sampson to start. This time, Sampson was mature enough to start, but Fitch forced him to the bench.

Because Sampson's increasingly deviant approach to the game challenges his bottom line every second.

Fitch called Sampson "Son", not the meaning of "boy". According to the tone in which he called Sampson every time, the correct translation of this title should be "little bastard".

When K.C heard Louis's words, he smiled bitterly.

"Actually, I also feel that the atmosphere in the team is not right." K.C said lightly, "There are many people who are dissatisfied with Bill."

It would be abnormal if there weren't a lot of people resenting Fitch.

The game reached the fourth quarter, Bird's lore failed to hit, the two sides entered overtime.

The Celtics only have one problem, how to defend against Malone's offensive rebounds, and how to defend against Tony's singles.

Both of these are unavoidable.

Is it hard to guard against offensive rebounds that rush at you? Card the location. But the guy who rebounded for you is Moses Malone. It doesn't matter how good the card is, he can just grab it.

It's even worse for heads-up. Tony would fall into the trap that Louis set him up before. Now he only shoots from his comfortable position, even if the opportunity is not good, he will pull it out.

This person really doesn't put any defenders in his eyes. If he feels good, he will pull out.

In Louis' eyes, Tony is infinitely close to Kobe who is 5 cm shorter and has a better personality.

Hey, isn't this Wade?

After the first overtime, the two sides are still tied.

"We need to increase the energy on the defensive end!" exclaimed Michael Matthews, who specializes in defensive training.

Louie laughed.

"why are you laughing?"

"It's nothing, I appreciate your suggestion very much." Louie is like an outsider, not making any suggestions.

In the second overtime, Fitch adopted Matthew's suggestion to strengthen the defense and replaced Maxwell for this. uukanshu.com replaced Sampson to play the Twin Towers.

"Lu, do you have other opinions?" K.C asked.

"Do you think our problem is on the defensive end?" As soon as Louis finished speaking, Dr. J missed the attack, and Malone grabbed the offensive rebound.

K.C seemed to understand, but didn't fully understand.

"Their offensive efficiency is really high, but our offensive efficiency is too low." Louis looked at the statistics table, "We only shot 45%, and Philadelphia is close to 50%."

This is what Louis only said to K.C.

"Forcing defensive intensity will only get involved in the quagmire of inefficiency. After all, defending with all your strength is also a very labor-intensive thing." Louie was amused by the arrangement of Fitch and the assistant coach, "If it was me, I would pull the position away and let Larry and Isiah have a good bayonet with them!"

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