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Yang Rui continued to ask: "Stephen Jackson, you entered the draft after graduating from high school. The Suns suspected that you had a gangster background, so they gave up signing. What is your goal?"

"Of course it's to play in the NBA and become a star. The Suns are mentally ill. I can't ignore those brothers who have been with me for many years just to play, can I?" Jackson never denied that he knew the underworld. He would rather be suspected than lie.

People with this kind of character are easy to suffer, but they can't be hated because of his "truth".

"You are loyal enough. On the basketball court, you must treat your teammates as brothers and advance and retreat together. One thing I agree with is that the people in the Suns have a problem with their brains. The shortcomings they believe are exactly your strengths. As long as you can impress me with your skills, I will try my best. Make sure you play the preseason for the Knicks and try to get you a contract."

"Really?" After all, he was an 18-year-old youth, and Jackson was overjoyed, watching Jerry's eyes shine. There is nothing more touching than practical benefits.

"Of course it's true. Do you have an agent? Don't forget to give me a commission when things are done." Yang Rui patted Jackson on the back. "Good health, play well."

Then, Yang Rui walked up to the shortest player in the team, even though he was the shortest, he was about the same height as him.

"Chucky Atkins, I don't look as old as your cousin, but your cousin must have no chance to stand here and talk like me, right?" Yang Rui smiled.

The aura he displayed has already stunned the players. Atkins has no doubt that this is a talented coach signed by the Knicks and can determine his fate.

"Coach, I'm sorry for what I said before, but you look really young." Atkins said hehe.

"Yeah, so I think you're being honest, what's your goal?"

"Become an NBA player." Atkins answered carefully, for fear of saying the wrong thing.

"What's your specialty?"

"I am fast, break through, and shoot well, but many people think I am too short and have poor confrontation." Atkins sighed, feeling unappreciated.

"Boggs is shorter and thinner than you, and he was Captain America. If you can be a good system player, drive when you should, attract double-teams or big guys switch defenses and pass the ball, you will definitely be in the game. The NBA stands firm."

"Thank you." Atkins felt much more comfortable, and the coach seemed to be optimistic about him.

"How about your three points?"

"I am very sure of the open three-pointer." Atkins proudly puffed up his chest.

"We will try our best to show in the match in a while. We don't have much time, just two training sessions, and the game will be played tomorrow. You have to complete the running-in within a limited time. As long as you are accurate enough with three points, I will let you start."

Yang Rui finally walked up to Mickey Moore, pointed to him and said, "You come out."

"Well……"

"Surprised? I know you didn't say anything just now, so I didn't ask about the target. It's going to be a confrontation match, and I have to have a big man here, so it's you. There are also four people who came out just now. Everyone wears red and white vests and divides into groups. The confrontation will start soon." Yang Rui said loudly.

He turned his head again: "Big Tom, you take seven people, I take five, how about a competition?"

Thibodeau asked curiously: "Have you thought about doing this for a long time? You have looked down on the players I selected from the beginning. Can you tell me why?"

"It's very simple. Through data analysis, I choose people who are mentally strong, unyielding, and passionate. Except for Moore, because the data shows that he can shoot, my tactics need a big man who can open the space, like Like Ewing."

Of course Thibodeau doesn't believe it. He has read the information given by the scouts, so what can he analyze? It's clearly a trick!

"Even if they are very passionate, it doesn't mean they can win." Thibodeau does not believe that he will lose to the juniors. He has seven people under him and has more choices.

"Let's talk about tactics,

How about starting in five minutes? "

"no problem."

The two teams lined up on both sides of the field, making it look like a formal game.

Of course, Thomas followed Yang Rui and was a quiet and handsome man on the sidelines.

The more he looked at it, the more startled he became. This was by no means the introverted Jerry he was familiar with, who was not good at talking to outsiders, and Jerry, who liked to complain about him, his personality had changed too much!

Asking what has changed in the world makes people blind.

The contrast between Jerry's front and back was so great that it reminded him of the movie "Face Changing", which was just released at the end of June, and he felt an urge to call the police. He had to admit that this was a good change. It was very difficult for Jerry to find a job and get along well in any circle.

Yang Rui quickly drew a few times with the tactical board, and said to the players in a circle: "The offensive tactics are very simple. Chucky takes the ball to the frontcourt and passes it to Stephen to open it. Stephen holds the ball in the middle and sees the opportunity to pass the ball to Teammates who get rid of outside the three-point line, if the opponent is weak, they can be singled out."

"Wait, coach, am I not a point guard? Why is he responsible for attacking and organizing with the ball?" Atkins couldn't help but questioned.

"Have you forgotten what you said just now? Your specialty is fast speed. You are good at breaking through and shooting. Passing is not your specialty. Are you really a point guard?"

"..." Atkins covered his face with one hand, he was really not good at passing the ball.

"Pfft." One person couldn't help laughing, it was the most serious Ben Wallace, laughing was uglier than crying, and everyone was chilling together.

Yang Rui continued: "Stephen, don't mess around. It's better to choose your shots. This is a test. If you play for the Knicks in the preseason in the future, Van Gundy's requirements will be stricter. If you make wild shots, you will lose the opportunity to stay in the team, understand? You're going to think about the team first, unless you're open or you're facing a much shorter guy."

"Understood." Jackson knew that Yang Rui was doing it for his own good. The Knicks had many stars, so how could he get a chance to make a move?

Yang Rui added: "Bruce stands on the baseline on the right side. On the offensive end, he doesn't need to move. He shoots when there is an open space. If there is no open space, he will attract the defense. Is there a problem?"

"No." Bo Wen was trying to hide his embarrassment, but he couldn't ask for it.

"Mickey gave Chucky an off-ball screen from the outside, and after helping him get rid of the defender, Chucky ran along the three-point line, Stephen scored the ball, and if the defense changes slowly inside, you catch the ball and shoot directly, proving your three-point ability. If the opponent changes defense quickly inside, assign it to Mickey. This is a misplacement opportunity. Mickey can shoot mid-range or cut. The offensive end is active on both sides of the low post, grabbing offensive rebounds, and showing your strength! Note Grab an offensive rebound and distribute it to your teammates, and there are people around you who don’t attack twice, I don’t want to see you make free throws, OK?”

"OK!" Big Ben nodded embarrassingly. He was hopelessly bad at free throws for the Wizards last season.

"The offensive tactics are as simple as that. When looking for opportunities for misplacement, I will emphasize that don't fight indiscriminately!" Yang Rui believes that this is a tailor-made tactic for them, so that everyone can use their strengths and not do what they are not good at.

"Defensive tactics are simpler, man-to-man, play center, resist people to protect the penalty area, control the rebounds in the backcourt, Mickey must switch guards quickly, don't let them break through easily, see who has the stronger breakthrough ability on the other side, Bruce focuses on the perimeter Take care of him. Chucky breaks through, and I won't blame you for being pulled out and thrown in. Okay, everyone, get ready!"

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