Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

If Chapter 373 is changed like this, it will be too boring.
Inside the training hall, the star players looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Tang, what do you mean by that?" Kobe asked hurriedly.

Is the league going to change the rules again?

Kobe entered the league in 96. In 94, the league banned full-court hand checks. In 97, the use of the forearm was banned, and later the rule was implemented above the free-throw line.

However, that's all there is to it.

Everything depends on the referee.

Simply put, the rules do state this, but if you actually reach out, the referee might not call a foul.

Therefore, we should continue to defend ourselves in the same way.

Now, judging from Tang Sen's words, the entire stadium is banned.

"So, you mean I can't use my hands when I'm on defense anymore, I can only use my body?" Kobe asked, slapping his arm.

Without using your hands, the defensive area is much, much smaller.

When breaking through, you rely entirely on footwork and defense; those with slow lateral movement speed are doomed.

The others were also discussing it.

When the 76ers brought Iverson and Salemport, he patted Iverson on the shoulder and whispered, "Allen, if we ban him, then no one can stop you."

With Iverson's speed in changing direction, if you can't reach out, how many people can keep up with Iverson's pace?

Iverson didn't say anything, but just frowned slightly.

James, who was standing to the side, suddenly had a bright idea. No hand check? Then wouldn't he be able to take off?

With the height of a small forward, how many perimeter players can withstand his impact when he plays point guard?

Tang Sen waved his hand to quiet everyone down, then said, "I didn't say that, so don't go around spreading rumors. If you do, you'll be in trouble..."

Tang Sen didn't mention the consequences, but his meaning was clear.

As he spoke, Tang Sen gestured for Kobe and Kidd to give it a try.

Kidd looked miserable. He couldn't reach out; wouldn't that mean he'd wasted half of his power?

His offensive ability is average; he relies mainly on defense.

Kobe attacks.

Kidd instinctively reached out, but Tang Sen immediately reminded him.

You can reach out, but you can't touch.

"Fake."

Kidd cursed, his face darkening even more.

Then Kobe did a crossover dribble and suddenly started moving, making him want to curse even more.

Under the existing rules, Kidd can spread his arms to delay Kobe, giving himself time to react and move his feet.

But now that I can't reach out to stop them, I can only follow their footsteps, and the result is that they get completely outmaneuvered.

"Come again."

Tang Sen gestured for them to continue.

Kobe used not only speed, but also changes in rhythm.

After a normal fake-out, the arms play a crucial role, expanding the defensive range, delaying the opponent, and giving them reaction time.

Now, with his arms unable to extend, he could easily break through the defenses with a change in rhythm.

After a few shots, Kidd waved his hand and said that it was impossible to defend like that.

Tang Sen waved his hand, indicating that someone else should try.

It's not just shooting guards, there are forwards too.

This rule has multifaceted impacts.

Tang Sen selected James and assigned Corey Maggette from the Clippers to guard him.

James lowered his shoulders, drove past Maggette towards the basket, and finished with a powerful dunk.

Tang Sen noticed another point.

That is, physically strong perimeter players can use their bodies to create advantages when they break through.

Even if the defender catches up on the first step, and then makes physical contact, if they are forced to raise their arms to avoid any contact.

That narrow body makes it easy to lose position during a fight, allowing the opponent to break through.

James, who had just landed, quickly realized the brilliance of this rule.

He felt that under this rule, anyone weighing the same as him would definitely not be as fast as him, so he could use his speed to eat anything.

Those who are faster than me but not as strong can be overpowered by me.

Wouldn't that make me a bug?
James knows all too well that it would be incredibly satisfying to become a game-changer on the court.

Therefore, he felt that this rule was tailor-made for him.

In several consecutive baskets, James dominated Maggette, the Clippers' second-best player.

Tang Sen waved his hand and made another substitution.

It's all players, in every position.

Tang Sen needs to take a comprehensive look at how this rule change will affect the offense and the defense. For example, will the pick-and-roll offense be strengthened?

It's already hard to defend, and with a screen, it's even easier for them to drive up.

After several attempts, Tang Sen felt confident.

Changing this rule would disrupt the balance between offense and defense.

The attack became too easy.

The benefits of defense are greatly reduced.

Then it is very likely that the situation will turn out as Tang Sen predicted, where players do not work hard to study offensive techniques, because they can easily score points by simply practicing a few moves and relying on their talent.

It might make scoring easier, the offense more exciting, and so-called "spectacular."

But this is a false sense of brilliance.

The truly exciting moments come from brilliant offense and defense achieved through superior technology.

Tang Sen decided that he needed to persuade Stern to abandon the rule change.

Instead of wasting energy researching how to change the rules, it would be better to use that energy to tell a good story, improve training levels, and guide players to practice better techniques.

He called a halt to the crowd.

Tang Sen hesitated for a moment and asked everyone what they thought.

All the big names in the league are here.

To put it bluntly, the NBA is made up of these star players, and fans watch them; the rest are just supporting actors.

Their opinions are also very important.

Everyone was clearly still in shock and disbelief.

However, Kobe hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Don, if we change it like this, it will be too boring."

Offense became easy, and he could easily get past his opponents. In Kobe's view, it was like defeating an opponent who wasn't fighting at full strength.

Such a victory is meaningless.

Allen Iverson, a star player who is clearly about to receive an epic upgrade, nodded in agreement, saying, "Yeah, it's just too boring."

What I enjoy is the process of an opponent giving their all but still being unable to defeat me.

The stronger the opponent, the harder it is to win, and the more wonderful the feeling of victory will be when you finally win.

Iverson enjoys playing the role of a lone hero, relishing the thrill of sweeping through enemy lines and taking down the enemy's head.

Instead of everyone standing there like idiots, bored and letting themselves be slaughtered.

Many people have expressed their opinions.

There are those who disagree.

It doesn't matter, I think the league keeps changing the rules anyway, soon even centers won't be able to make it, so the perimeter players will have to suffer too.

Of course, there were also those who subtly expressed their support.

At least the data might look better.

"Statistics?" Iverson scoffed. "Is there a difference between me being number one with 30 points and me being number one with 35 points?"

This statement sparked complaints from some interior star players.

Your perimeter players are racking up points, while your interior players are treated like stepchildren.

James tried to speak up and join the discussion several times, but he held back.

When the big shots speak, I feel like I'm not qualified to speak up yet.

"All right."

Tang Sen stopped the others and invited them to get a massage.

Of course, I still want to warn everyone not to go around spreading rumors.

The league hasn't decided how to change it yet.

In the following days, Tang Sen was invited to meet with Stern and his team to formally express his stance.

not support.

Of course, they didn't say anything about changing it back.

With the current rules, it's good that the referees turn a blind eye.

Since the players have already adapted, if you make sudden changes, they'll have to adapt all over again.

Not only did Tang Sen state his position, but he also advised Stern that his "one city, one star" plan had just begun.

Why not wait another two years and see how effective this plan is?

If it can boost popularity and increase league revenue, then why bother making any changes?

At this meeting, both sides held opposing views. Granick tried to smooth things over, but Stern was clearly still undecided and decided to reconsider.

There's still another summer; let him think about it.

Meanwhile, at the training camp, Tang Sen also began to improve the skills of the target star players in a targeted manner, according to the plan.

Just like Kidd, the key is that he must develop a three-point shot as accurate as Billups' this summer.

(End of this chapter)