In late August, Shen Xiao was in the private basketball court of his luxurious villa every day, discussing the team's tactical system with James Worthy and Tom Thibodeau.
Through this period of observation, as well as Olajuwon's private defensive training. Howard's low post back-to-back solo skills had improved significantly, reaching the league's middle lane, above average level.
On August 27th, Ewing finally reported to the team and officially joined the coaching staff as an assistant manager.
This was because the sparring partner was James. The two of them were both friends and rivals.
Swoosh!
Swoosh!
Swoosh! James and Mo Williams made at least 1,000 three-pointers a day.
Moreover, under the close defense of Ragabel and Gortat, the accuracy of the interference during this period of time had greatly increased.
Every time, Shen Xiao would let the " polish hammer " and Iguodala take turns to defend against James. When he made a three-pointer, they would jump up to block the shot.
The back of James 'training uniform was covered in sweat. Looking at the polish team member in front of him, his eyes lit up.
Such power. Jumping, able to keep up with his attacking rhythm. It was unknown how Shen managed to find such a big center forward.
There was also Dwight and Iguodala. These two were also very strong.
Especially Iguodala, whose defense was very difficult to deal with, Death Coiling. He had to give it his all.
"Shen, Gortat, and Lagabel both have good defensive strength. Especially his defensive attitude, which was simply going all out.”
Tom Thibodeau held a tactical board in his hand and walked behind Shen Xiao. His eyes revealed admiration.
"That's right. You should have seen who picked it. How can your taste be bad?”
The corners of Shen Xiao's mouth curled up slightly, and a proud expression appeared on his face. He crossed his arms in front of his chest.
Tom Thibodeau was now completely convinced by Shen Xiao. His ability to select players was even better than most scouts in the league.
Ding!
"Mo Lei. Alenzo had just finished his physical examination. What did the doctor say?"
"He wants to see me? Okay, you drive him over. I'm at the training center.”
"Tom, Alonzo Mourning has finally arrived.”Shen Xiao turned around, looked at Xibodu, and said in a deep voice.
"If you know, why did you sign him?"
"Tom, it's unfortunate for many players to be born in the same era as Jordan. It was just like Barkley, the flying pig who had just retired. He was the greatest player, but he had never won a championship.”
"Even Malone, who is now at the end of his career, has no championship in his life.”When Shen Xiao said this, he could not help but sigh.
"However, I heard that Malone is in contact with the management of the Los Angeles team and wants to join the Los Angeles team at a low salary.”Xibodu thought about it and recalled the rumors in the Alliance. It seemed like they were not baseless.
"Let's go. Follow me to see Mo Ning.”
Shen Xiao turned around and walked out of the arena. Just as he walked to the door, he saw Mo Lei with Alonzo Mourning. His tall body and strong biceps could be compared to the thighs of ordinary people.
"Alonzo, this is my boss and manager.”
"Him? " He's the head coach. Do you guys want to continue to mess things up?" Mourning looked at him from head to toe. He was hot-tempered and blurted out without thinking.
"Alonzo, do you really want to be crowned for the rest of your life? Look at Michael Jordan, always riding on your head. He was the winner, and you were the loser!”
Shen Xiao snorted coldly and his voice suddenly increased by eight decibels as he questioned aggressively.
Mo Lei broke out in a cold sweat and quickly gave Shen Xiao a look.
"F * ck! Don't mention that man's name to me. "If I hadn't had a kidney transplant," Mo Ning clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.
"Alonzo, history is written by the victors. Many great players, who held on to their city, never won a championship in their lives.”
"And I will lead this year's Knights to the finals!”Shen Xiao exuded a strong confidence from head to toe, giving off an aura that looked down on the world.
"Why aren't you willing? Win a championship for yourself!"
At Mourning's age, a big contract was not attractive to him.
"…I want to know your strategy. I want to see if you know anything about basketball.”Mo Ning fell into silence, then asked seriously.
"Alright, come here."
Shen Xiao took the tactical board from Xibodu's hands and began to use a black charcoal pen to draw a seven-second attack strategy on it.
"I call this tactic the seven-second attack. The starting players on the field had to forget their positions. Everyone was the initiator of the attack and also the terminator of the attack.”
"Every time an opposing player shoots, it doesn't matter if it goes in or not. They needed two perimeter players to quickly rush to the front field and carry out a fast counterattack.”
"And in the backcourt, after getting the rebound, immediately…a long pass. From passing the ball. Catch the ball. From shooting to shooting, the entire attack had to be completed within seven seconds.”
Mo Ning's eyes lit up as he nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that this rich kid was someone who knew basketball.
"In addition, this is a V-shaped attack during positional warfare. Number 4 and 5 stand at the two corners of the paint area.”
Shen Xiao took the blackboard eraser from Xibodu's hands and erased the map on the tactical board, drawing a V-shape.
"I only need two inside players. One of them will go up to cover the 1 position and then go outside the three-point line. A down-pass ran to a reasonable collision zone and attracted the assistant defender away. At this time, the point guard holds the ball and breaks through with a high pick-and-roll…"
"This tactic is that the 2 and 3 positions must have a good three-pointer at the bottom corner of the two sidelines.”
After Mo Ning heard it, he instantly understood Shen Xiao's intentions."You want to create an empty space on the outside in an instant. If the defenders on both sides did not come over to help defend. The first position can be used for a layup."
"If you run over to help defend, pass the ball to the outside line (in the hands of the 2/3 position) and form a big gap.”
The core of this tactic was that the ball holder had to be good at breaking through. It didn't have to be Nash, it could be James, or even Gerrard Wallace.
………
"Yes, Mo Ning. You are very smart."
"Hey, Alenzo, it's really you!”
Ewing suddenly walked over and greeted Mo Ning. The two of them hugged each other.
"You Yin! You…you're a coach?" Mo Ning was surprised to see Ewing.
"That's right. Shen Zhen was the most forthright boss in the NBA. I just retired not long ago and wanted to be a sports commentator.”
You Yin nodded and praised,"You don't even know, Alenzo. There was a child here (Howard) who was exceptionally talented. As long as I teach you well, I'll definitely be able to become the young you.”
"Alright, I'll only sign for a year. Just give me a basic salary. If I don't win the championship next year, I'll leave.”
Perhaps it was because of You Yin. Mourning finally made up his mind to join the Cavaliers with a basic salary.
"Okay, no problem."
After that, Alonzo Mourning officially signed a contract with the Cavaliers for a base salary of $500,000 a year.
The Cavaliers officially submitted a report to the NBA office.
" The Clippers have officially signed a free agent, Alonzo Mourning. The details of the contract have not been announced yet."
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