Chapter 933 [Broad seas and sky, successful reconstruction]
The Suns scored in double digits in the first match, and Guo Xu and Roy scored 20+.
At the press conference, D'Antoni praised the two new inside starters and praised veteran O'Neal. Before the start of the season, many people were not optimistic about the Suns' inside lineup, but they all performed well.
When asked why O'Neal did not start, D'Antoni said: "We've discussed how to make him the best, that is, he's willing to accept the substitute position at the right time."
The Suns made O'Neal's substitute come out of the tide shorter. If the opponent's substitute happens to have no center in the middle of the Shield, his scoring efficiency will be very high, and his labor-saving data will be good. In this game, O'Neal scored 12 points and 5 rebounds in 12 minutes of playing.
O'Neal's mentality is different from Guo Xu's previous life. He never won the championship again after leaving the Lakers. Kobe has three championships like him, and he is even worse.
O'Neal, who has been wasting eight years, has lost such a strong desire to win, and does not need to compete with Science. Whether to play the starting lineup is a new thing for him.
He doesn't play as a starting player, actually good for himself and the team. In the Celtics, he has a poor starting player, slow movements can only defend the penalty area, and lacks physical strength.
He only played 37 punishments and rested after serious injuries, and he scored no double-digit points. He eventually had one championship ring less than Kobe, and changed to multiple teams without retirement touring, and retired in disgrace.
Taking a step back, Han Tiankong is O'Neal's current situation. He is here to play with Guo Xu, not to be the boss.
As long as he doesn't have a good time and he will live a happy life. On the contrary, he obviously declines but cannot let go of the glory of the past and will only seek troubles.
Allen Iverson is just a person who can't let go of the past. After making that declaration of unwilling to play as a substitute, no team wants to sign him this summer, including the 76ers.
On October 25, Iverson agreed to play for Türkiye's Bescottas Basketball Club for two years with a net worth of US$4 million.
The reporters were also interested in Ibaka, who scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks.
One person asked: "Ibaka was just a marginal person last season, but now he has become the starter. How do you evaluate him?"
"He has super physical fitness and has great potential. He performed well in training, and we all think he is qualified to start and he will get better and better in the future."
Guo Xu also praised Ibaka. "I think he will become an All-Star in the future. He just needs to make his shot better."
Guo Xu's words are both encouragement and also point out the direction for his teammates to move forward. Ibaka did not practice his ball-holding offensive ability by 2018, so there is no need to waste time practicing. Increased range is the best way.
In Guo Xu's previous life, Ibaka almost didn't shoot three-pointers in the first five seasons with the Thunder. In the sixth season, he suddenly increased his shots, making 12 shots, and hit a shooting percentage of 376. By the 16-17 season, he was able to shoot 16 three-pointers with a shooting percentage of 391.
As long as Ibaka determines the direction and practices receiving and shooting, he can help the team. He has the potential to become a 3D power forward, as long as he doesn't practice so late.
When talking about the record, Guo Xu was completely unstable and reiterated that his goal this season was to defend the title, indicating that he was sure to help the Suns establish a dynasty again.
If the team doesn't have three consecutive championships, it's not considered a dynasty. Guo Xu can't accept losing. He firmly believes that the Suns have the ability to defend the title.
Guo Xu and Roy have been working together for four years, and Xingsol, who has a high football quotient, have been working together for two years. Their cooperation has become very tacit. The newcomers who have joined are all friends who have worked with Guo Xu. O'Neal is familiar with the triangular offense, and Guo Xu is familiar with Richardson. They integrate into the team very quickly, and the Suns don't need to spend a lot of time running in.
Major media reported on the competition and praised Guo Xu's leadership temperament, believing that he was driving his new teammates to perform well.
The Trail Blazers rookie Cousins received a very low evaluation. He played for 20 minutes, made 3 of 11 shots, and his husband made 2 of 4, scoring 8 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. When he was behind in the score, he was photographed with a frown expression many times, and his irritability was written on his face, and his mentality was not good at seeing it.
In the second half, Cousins was sent to the team to play behind in a big way, and he fought for a few minutes. Once he went on a fast break without waiting for his teammates, he scored three-pointers in the middle, but of course he was a blacksmith. After that attack, the coach pressed him tightly on the bench.
After reading the news, online fans were not surprised by the Suns' big victory. They were more discussing Guo Xu's data.
"Jason's biggest enemy in the regular season is garbage time, which will prevent him from getting the scoring champion. If he played 35 minutes last season, the scoring champion would be his."
"If the Suns achieve the best regular season record this year, I don't know if Jason will be the regular season VP again, and it will be the second three-game winning streak."
"As it doesn't matter if the Suns don't leak. The number of shots is all assigned to other people. ◎ The players are all taking the ball and shooting, and the shooting rate will not be much worse. Guess when will Ainsol and Ibaka be selected as All-Stars?"
"Dragic was actually a marginal person before. I feel that he is better than Lori, and he can start with other teams."
In the game that day, the Rockets lost to the Lakers 107-114. Yao Ming was in a normal state after his comeback, scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks.
Old Nelson retired in the summer, and his physical condition no longer allowed him to continue working. The Suns' head coach was replaced by "refrigerator" McHale.
McHale's high salary and long-term appointments made it a burden to Josh Howard. The Timberwolves' record declined sharply last season, and he couldn't continue to be a manager. The Rockets were very risky to find him as the head coach. He had only had the experience of coaching the Timberwolves temporarily in 94 years.
After signing with Bosh, the Lakers' overall strength has been significantly improved. He can catch mid-range shots after pick-and-roll, and can also make a technical breakthrough in the face frame. He looks like a large McGrady in No. 1.
Bosh will definitely play better data in the Lakers. Joe Johnson and Fisher all like to act outside the three-point line. The main way to send assists after the breakthrough is to give teammates in the pick-and-roll. Bosh is an important scoring point in the team, and Phil Jackson also needs him to undertake part of the ball-holding offense task.
On the defensive end, Bosh has strong mobility and is responsible for the main control of pick-and-roll, and likes to attack the outside ball holder, and sometimes he can save the three-point line and interfere with the shooting. His style complements Bogut.
The opponent of the Cavaliers' opening match is the Knicks, which is the focus of the Eastern Conference. The rebuilt Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 98 to 90.
The Knicks performed averagely in the first game, playing for 36 minutes, scoring a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds, with a shooting percentage of only 438.
The Knicks won the overall victory, and their offense blossomed. Their reconstruction was successful, and the team's six players scored in double digits.
Substitute Wilson Chandler made 10 of 18 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, and 1 of 2 husbands, scoring 22 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks.
Chandler and Garlinari's combined contribution to the forward line is not as good as LeBron James, and Gordon Brown can only be used as a substitute to practice for 10 minutes. The Knicks' wing strength is not Chen.
Starting point guard Raymond Felton is a spherical lightning bolt with a fast speed and a sharp breakthrough.
Center Joe Kim Noah has excellent defense, can grab boards and block shots, and has a first-hand support for passing on the offensive end. In addition to his lack of range, his weaknesses are only good-looking. He can complement Noah's power forward and he can open up space.
After trading Bagnani and dragging Eddie Curry to retire, the Knicks started to operate.
Chapter completed!