The yellow storm in the NBA

"Welcome to the Rockets, Andre, I believe you will like it here, and I also believe you will become an important member of the team. Our goal is the same, that is the championship! Are you ready, Andre?

Fierce?" Yao Ming, as the team's boss, welcomed Miller on behalf of the team.

"Always ready! Let's do it together, guys!"

As a veteran who has been playing for nearly ten years, Miller was naturally excited when he had the opportunity to compete for the championship for the first time. When he learned that he was traded to the Rockets, his first reaction was not sadness but excitement and joy.

, because he has the opportunity to compete for the championship, which is a great thing for any player.

That's why he responded so quickly and straightforwardly to Yao Ming's inquiry, because that was the opportunity he had been waiting for for almost ten years!

Afterwards, everyone briefly introduced themselves one by one to get acquainted. When Quan Xiao arrived, Miller preempted him before he even opened his mouth:

"You don't need to introduce me. I think there is no player or coach in the entire league who doesn't know your name."

"Really? You would make me proud if you said that! I am Quan Xiao, and I am very happy to be your teammate. With you, our chances of winning the championship will be a little better!"

"Okay, now that everyone has gotten to know each other, let's go to training. Andre needs to get familiar with our playing style as soon as possible."

Under the coach's arrangement, everyone went back for routine training. Miller was asked by Adelman to memorize the tactical manual. He needed to memorize the relevant tactics as soon as possible.

During the team's training match in the afternoon, Miller was paired with the main team, and he performed well. He and the main team defeated the substitute lineup.

As a player who has played in the professional league for almost ten years, Miller has extremely rich experience. Even on his first day with the Rockets, his cooperation with his teammates is not unfamiliar and seems to be seamless.

After one training session, Miller won the recognition of all his teammates. Compared to Alston, Miller is very good at sorting out the team's offense. Under his organization and scheduling, the Rockets' offense is much more structured.

Quan Xiao himself felt that playing became easier and more efficient.

The coaching staff is also very satisfied with Miller. His organization and defense have made the Rockets' position no longer a shortcoming. The only shortcoming now is the fourth position, but Scola and Landry can barely play anymore.

That's enough.

Of course,

Whether Miller is really seamlessly connected with the Rockets still needs to be verified by games, and it happens that the Rockets' next opponent, the New Orleans Hornets, is a good test object.

Since the Hornets drafted Chris Paul, they have gradually grown into a strong force in the Western Conference. Currently, they are ranked fourth in the Western Conference with 23 wins and 13 losses. They are a strong playoff team.

The third-year Paul has grown into the league's top point guard. So far this season, he has played in 36 games for the Hornets and started all of them. He averaged 22.3 points and 11.5 assists per game. This is completely the top point guard.

Data for ball defenders.

Originally, Paul suddenly emerged in this season and stole the assists title from Nash for two consecutive seasons. He also led the steals in these two seasons, which shows his strength. The Hornets are also under his leadership.

Become a force that cannot be ignored in the Western Conference.

On January 13, 2008, local time in the United States, the Rockets faced the Hornets at home at Toyota Center in Houston.

"The Rockets traded away two of their starters. Andre Miller will definitely start at the No. 1 position, but I don't know who Adelman will let him play at the No. 4 position.

But I estimate that there is a high probability that it will be Scola from Argentina. He is more experienced than Landry, and his offensive ability is good and can help Yao open up space, but the defense may become a breakthrough for the opponent."

"I agree with you, so what do you think of this transaction for Charles? Do you think the Rockets will make a profit or a loss?"

"I think this transaction is a win-win situation for both teams. Although Miller has not been selected as an All-Star, he is still very capable. His organization and defense are not what Alstom can do.

Comparatively, the only thing Alston is better than him is three-pointers, and the Rockets are most lacking in three-point shooters. They have too many players on the team who can shoot three-pointers."

"Okay, the starting lineups of the two teams have come out. As expected, the Rockets selected Miller and Scola at the 1st and 4th positions. I don't know if Miller can have a chemical reaction with the Rockets. This is his

’s debut.”

"The Hornets' starting lineup has not changed. Chris Paul has become the league's top point guard at No. 1. Peja Stojakovic is a European player with good shooting ability at No. 2.

No. 1 Maurice Peterson, No. 4 and No. 5 are David West and Tyson Chandler respectively."

"Judging from the starting lineup, the two teams are still evenly matched. Maybe the Rockets are a little bit better."

"If Miller can integrate well into the Rockets, their strength will undoubtedly improve a little, and they will really be a strong contender for the championship."

The Hornets successfully jumped the ball, and Paul assisted Chandler to make an alley-oop, and the Hornets scored first. Chandler and West also benefited a lot from Paul's growth, and alley-oops have become a common method in their games.

Later, Miller assisted Yao Ming and scored a goal, retaliating against the Hornets.

"Miller's timing on this ball was very good, and the pass was just right. Yao was also very comfortable catching the ball under the basket. Chandler couldn't stop Yao's attack at the basket."

"Miller, good shot! He stole Paul, the Rockets switched offense and defense, and Quan Xiao hit a three-pointer! It was Miller's assist!"

The Hornets attacked in the next round, and West's shot missed the basket. Yao Ming got the rebound, and he passed it to Miller, who took the ball leisurely across the court.

This time he did not choose to pass the ball, but carried Paul to the basket and succeeded in a layup. The Hornets' two big insiders did not help defend, and they were restrained by Yao Ming and Scola.

"It seems that Miller has found Paul's weakness, which is his lack of confrontation ability. This is why he is made uncomfortable every time he faces Deron Williams. He is not good at dealing with this heavy guard."

"Yes, as a veteran, Miller must know this. They have also fought against each other several times."

Paul is also a thief. He has a lot of little moves and he didn't dare to use them on Miller today, because Miller, as a seasoned veteran who has been in the league for nearly ten years, is as good as anyone in terms of little moves. Paul can't take advantage of him, so he might as well

Just put it away.

Using Chandler's pick-and-roll to get rid of Miller, Chandler had already cut into the basket when Miller came around. Paul scored another assist with a flick of his little hand, and Chandler scored two points.

Miller continued to choose to break through, but Paul's strength couldn't bear it. Chandler had to come over to cover up the defense. Miller seized the opportunity and immediately sent the ball to Yao Ming, assisting Yao Ming to dunk at the basket.

"Miller broke through and scored the ball, Yao attacked the basket and dunked successfully! It seems that Miller has adapted well to the new team. He seems to have achieved a seamless connection with the Rockets."