NBA, Yao Ming is back!

Rocky Mountains.

Boston Celtics' temporary training facility.

"Keith, this is too easy. Let's get to the main event already."

"Or hurry up and meet up with that number one draft pick from the Spurs."

A sleepy-eyed man with beautiful legs is practicing basketball hoop repair skills.

And fantasize about the Summer League finals.

麦迪在前4场，场均能能拿到25分7个篮板3次抢断2次盖帽还有1.5次助攻。

His teammate, Keith Van Horn, averaged 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.

It seems that Van Horn is currently at a higher level than McGrady. He is a college graduate who can contribute immediately. His stats are reminiscent of Larry Bird.

In addition, it's rare for two high-ranking players to play together during summer training camp.

soon.

It then entered a sweeping phase.

Especially for McGrady, it seems like getting into the NBA wasn't so difficult after all.

It's okay, you're not the only one with this misconception.

Many high school students who have never played in the NCAA have this misconception when they first enter the NBA Summer League.

You'll behave much better when you're in the main competition.

"Tim is still pretty good, Trish. We can't let our guard down when we play the Spurs."

"It's okay, they're one leading four over there, we're two leading three."

"They're all taking care of cats and dogs; we only have three cats and dogs around here."

"So we're guaranteed to win."

Mai Di really does get cocky when he wins too much.

They are prone to speaking without thinking.

It seems this problem started when he was a child.

Yes, there is.

If Yao Ming could hear their conversation, he would definitely say something like—

歪。

Seriously? You two have already secured a spot in the finals and are going to face off against Little Deng?

Are you kidding me?

Summer League Edition. I'm already thinking about the next round, aren't I?

Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Yao Ming was getting along very well with the other players.

I'll make a small breakfast every now and then.

Just kidding.

Let me tell you a little joke.

The whole atmosphere was joyful and harmonious.

He knew very well that team sports are team sports. No matter how many star players you have, if the whole team doesn't help you, it won't work.

Then all you can do is shed tears in vain.

Having lived two lives, he agrees even more with what the great man said: you should have as few enemies as possible and as many friends as possible.

You're not running a track and field competition.

If you treat your teammates like random cats and dogs, then your teammates will really act like random cats and dogs to mess with you.

In any case, the main responsibility for the loss lies with the star players.

Their psychological pressure wasn't that great.

In his previous life, Yao Ming suffered because he didn't know how to be a leader when he was playing basketball, but fortunately he accumulated experience later.

Now they're trying to fool these young people.

That's a sure thing, every shot is a hit.

Maurice Cheeks, upon seeing this, was actually silently giving Yao Ming a score as well.

Not only is he smart on defense, but he also has a strong ability to read the game.

She gets along well with her teammates, is approachable, and can easily integrate the locker room.

This is definitely a plus.

As the saying goes, men, whether it's one or a group.

What I fear most is trouble starting in my own backyard.

So many men have been ruined by this.

If someone can create a good atmosphere in the locker room.

Putting everything else aside, their fighting strength is definitely stronger than imagined. Of course, you also have another way to integrate the whole team.

That's the model like Jordan and Kobe.

Train your noob teammates to become something more than noobs.

That's one way to do it.

But no matter which method is used, the goal is to ensure that these mediocre teammates are not mediocre in the game.

People like McGrady treat them like nobody's cat or dog, and don't want to change their nobody status...

Then we'll encounter a truly formidable team.

These cats and dogs are just there to put on a show for you.

Give it your all.

at this point.

I believe there will be someone named Du Xiaoshuai in the future.

I'd definitely give it a thumbs up with tears in my eyes.

……

"Yao, what are your thoughts on defense when facing the Celtics tomorrow?"

Maurice Cheeks couldn't help but ask.

After all, there aren't many blue-collar athletes with such brains anymore.

You said Yao Ming also scored a lot of points, so why does he still think that way? That's because this is the Summer League.

No matter how many points you get in the Summer League, it won't matter.

Just to name a few, they are all top 10 scorers in the Summer League: Van Weaver, Marcus Banks.

See, you have absolutely no recollection of it?

It's understandable if you don't remember them, because these players only average four or five points per game in the NBA.

However, they are the top five scorers in a single game in Summer League history since the official integration of Summer League began in 04.

So how you develop depends on your performance in official matches and the direction the coaching staff is taking in your development.

Since Laimbeer's remarks, coupled with Yao Ming's numerous fierce little stories...

His defense has been so intelligent these past few days.

This naturally leads people to have skewed views.

"Surround and annihilate the other side, and force the rest of them to surrender."

Yao Ming's statement was very straightforward.

Encirclement and suppression? Hmm, that word sounds very blue-collar, very good, very violent!

Yao Ming didn't see Cheeks's look.

He already had a plan for how to play this match, but before he could finish speaking, Cheeks seemed to be triggered by a key phrase:

"Don't be too ruthless. It's just the Summer League. If you injure them, you could face suspension."

"So it's better to do it gently."

Yao Ming: ?

No, Coach, that's not what I meant by encirclement and suppression.

What kind of person do you take me for?

I'm a very kind person.

I'm talking about the tactical level.

"Coach, I..."

"It's okay, I understand. You're a blue-collar worker, after all. If you play too cleanly, how can you be a blue-collar worker?" Cheeks said with an "I understand" look. "Don't worry, just don't make any big moves."

"Give them a few elbows."

"You'll trip over it."

"Give me a massage for my kidneys."

"As long as the leg isn't broken, a little bruising is perfectly normal."

"So just go ahead and do it."

"I'll back you up."

Yao Ming: ...

No, are you even speaking human language?

I'm really not that kind of person.

I'm a kind person!

"Of course."

"The movements should be more cunning."

"Some young people these days are making such a big fuss over small things. Is that still considered small things? Isn't it?"

"Don't worry about it, I, as your coach, have your back!"

Yao Ming: ...

Wow, are all players who transitioned to coaching in the 70s and 80s this wild?

Yao Ming was right.

Playing ball back then.

That's it.

For them, if playing basketball is too clean, then why bother playing basketball at all?

Then think about the brotherhood of later generations, the hairy ball civilization, and basketball.

That's really...

It feels like something from a past life.

Okay, it must have been in a past life.

However, he has plenty of ways to deal with the Celtics. He has faced both of them seriously in his professional career, and they have even been "good brothers" together.

Currently, the general consensus is that the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the next game.

Because the opposing team has two high draft picks.

In the Summer League, this is equivalent to having two giants.

The advantages are too obvious.

You can tell from the fact that Cheeks doesn't necessarily need to win.

He also believed that there was a gap in strength between the two teams.

He just wanted Yao Ming to play to his full potential.

I want to see how this promising blue-collar player performs against two attackers.

Although Hamburger was also drafted 12th overall, he was still no match for Tracy McGrady, the number one high school player in the nation, and Larry Bird, an NCAA player.

They're still not in the same league.

Therefore, before this match...

He actually wanted to do some mental work with Yao Ming, to encourage him to perform well and not have any mental burden.

But these things... the more I listen, the more something seems off?

I'm going to be the man at the core.

Why are you only talking to me about defense?

Let's discuss offense together.

"Um, Coach, I actually have some thoughts on the offensive strategy too. I think..."

"Okay, we've already discussed the defense. Keep practicing."

"Keep it up, and show us what blue-collar spirit is all about tomorrow."

"Don't embarrass Lambiel."

After saying that, Cheeks hummed a little tune and turned to leave the training ground.

Yao Ming: ...

"Coach, I... I haven't finished speaking yet!"

"I do have some thoughts on the offensive aspect."

Did Cheeks not hear? He deliberately didn't hear.

He believes that blue-collar workers should just do what they are supposed to do. The reason why many blue-collar workers go astray is because they are always thinking about attacking.

They didn't stick to the blue-collar route.

I will definitely not let this promising blue-collar worker slip away.

They've gone astray!

I, Chix, guarantee that I will put you on the right path!

Trust me!

Yao.

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