Of course, Han Zhe also wanted to play. His eyes darted around, but Dunlap did not even look at him. He just called the players who were about to play together to explain the tactics.
"We can't continue like this. We'll use the high pick-and-roll tactic later. Walker and Michael will finish it off. Mullens, you just need to keep an eye on Lopes and get more rebounding.”
All the players responded weakly and then collapsed in their seats to rest. In fact, they all knew that this had nothing to do with tactics. This was a difference in individual strength. What could they do if every position was suppressed? Moreover, Dunlap's tactics were just a pick-and-roll that all teams would use. It was not high-tech. Could they win by surprise?
" That John Xun and Delon are really annoying. Can you handle them if you play against them?" asked Anderson after he sat beside Han Zhe.”
Han Zhe frowned and said,"I don't think I'll lose to any of them in a one-on-one."”
"So powerful?" " What?" Anderson exclaimed in surprise. These two were big shots in the Alliance, and Han Zhe, this rookie, actually said that he wouldn't lose to them. He didn't know if he was bragging or not.
Although they knew that Han Zhe was powerful, they did not have much to compare him to. Although Anderson and Walker were not weak, they were definitely not top-notch. Moreover, they were not good at defense, so they naturally could not see Han Zhe's bottom line.
There was something else that Han Zhe did not say. He estimated that even if he played, the result would change a lot. He had already observed the strength of the players on the field. The overall strength of the two sides was too different. Even if he could beat up his opponent, it would be useless if his teammates in other positions did not work hard.
After all, basketball was a five-player game. If they encountered a bad team, one star player was enough to solve it. However, if the other team had several good players, it was difficult to turn the tables with one person. First, it was impossible to give him all the ball. Second, even if his teammates trusted him and gave him the ball, as long as the other party was not stupid, they would defend or double him. It would not be easy for him to get the ball.
After the second quarter, the home team fans booed because the Bobcats were playing too badly. The difference in the score was getting bigger and bigger. As Bobcats fans, it was tough. Who could stand their team being at the bottom every year?
In addition, the team did not have any reinforcements this season. It was still a bunch of role players who were jumping around. The disappointment was imaginable.
Dunlap really meant what he said. He said he wouldn't let Han Zhe and the others play, and he was determined not to let them play. There was already a 20-point gap in the fourth quarter, and the audience began to leave before the game was over. There was a wave of booing mixed in. He didn't expect their first home game of the season to end up like this.
Of course, there were still some hardcore Bobcats who cheered throughout the game. However, when the difference in points reached 25 points, the hardcore Bobcats were too embarrassed to speak. What the hell was this? They had already spent a lot of points!
They could only console themselves that this was just a warm-up match and that the Bobcats were only practicing their tactics and did not use their full strength!
In the last few minutes, the Bobcats, perhaps provoked by the boos, tried their best to recover some points. In the end, they ended with an 89-105 score, starting a two-game losing streak in the preseason.
In the third game, they went to play against the Cavaliers. In the third quarter, Han Zhe finally came on, and his opponent was last year's top draft pick, Owen.
Han Zhe didn't pay much attention at first, but after a few exchanges, he realized that it was more difficult because the top scorer was much better at defense than Wall. His movements were also very agile. Even with the Eye of the Heavenly Emperor, it would be difficult to break through. Han Zhe had exhausted a lot of energy on him, but he didn't gain much advantage, so he stopped underestimating NBA stars.
Although Han Zhe wasn't very satisfied with his game, he left a deep impression on the Cavaliers 'players, coaches, and fans. Although Han Zhe didn't get any advantage, Owen didn't get any advantage either. After all, Owen was last season's Rookie of the Year, and you were only showing in the second round!
Everyone's first reaction was to think that Owen wasn't in a good state for the game, and that the Asian was definitely in a bad state, so the two of them fought to a draw.
If Han Zhe knew about this, he would definitely spit on their faces because Han Zhe was actually not using his full strength. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but that he couldn't. Dunlap's tactics didn't allow him to play like this. He had just been beaten up, and he didn't want to continue sitting on the bench. Moreover, there was a limit to everything. If he really angered Dunlap and didn't let him play in the regular season, who would he cry to?
At the end of the game, the Bobcats lost 103-112, losing all three preseason games.
After returning to the stadium, it was not Dunlap who scolded the players, but Dunlap who was called to the manager's office to be scolded.
Ritchie said angrily," You said we'd give you time, and we gave you time. We even supported you by canceling the players 'holidays. But look at the team's current situation. We're not looking at the wins and losses of these friendly games, but we don't see any hope of the team winning. If this goes on, how are we going to play in the new season? The boss is angry!”
Dunlap also felt wronged. He said loudly," What can I do if the team doesn't reinforce me? The other teams have a bunch of star players. We only have Gordon, whose condition has seriously deteriorated, and the rookie Michael. The rest are a bunch of mediocre role players, and they're not very obedient. Tell me how to produce results!”
Ricky's tone softened. This was indeed a little difficult for Dunlap. In the end, the team had no money!
Rich said," You have to understand. It's not that we don't want to strengthen your players, but the team's performance has been bad. The market is in a slump, and there aren't many sponsorships. We can't afford to sign big name players at all. Moreover, the boss is still discussing with the Hornets to buy back the team name. This will cost a lot of money. The team's funds will definitely improve next season. You have to hold on. We won't give you too much pressure, but we don't want the team to perform too badly either!”
After Dunlap left, he was speechless. He really didn't know what Boss Qiao was thinking. Of course, he knew about the team name. The current New Orlean Hornets was originally a Charlotte team called the Charlotte Hornets. Later, the Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orlean and changed their name to New Orlean Hornets.
When the Hornets wanted to leave Charlotte, both the government and the citizens strongly opposed it. No one wanted their hometown team to leave. The NBA promised to let them form another team to join the league, and then they stopped. This newly formed team was naturally the Charlotte Bobcats.
Therefore, the Hornets were the forerunners of the Bobcats. Now, Jordan planned to buy back the former team name because the Hornets should have been the team name of Charlotte. Everyone wanted the " Hornets " to stay in Charlotte.
Dunlap was angry that it was fine for him to buy the old team name, but couldn't he change the time? Couldn't he strengthen the players first if he had the money? He wanted results and didn't want to spend money. Did he think he was a god?
Moreover, Dunlap was a scammer to begin with. Even if he had a group of All Stars, who knew what they could do? With this lineup, they could only pray that the heavens would open their eyes!
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PS: Many people don't know what the Hornets, Bobcats, and Pelican teams are. One moment it's the New Orlean Hornets, the next moment it's the Charlotte Hornets, and the next moment it's the New Orlean Pelican. Now you should know. In early 2013, Jordan bought the team name back. In 2014, the Bobcats changed their name to the Charlotte Hornets, and the New Orlean Hornets that gave up their name changed their name to the Pelican.
Dunlap wasn't a professional. His tactics were rigid, and he was also a big player. He was one of the top five worst coaches in the NBA this season.
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