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Jordan couldn't find the shortcomings of the new tactics and agreed to play this way. This was his most convenient scoring method when he was in the Bulls. When his teammates open him up for a one-on-one challenge, he has unlimited shooting rights. After attracting double-teams, he can then distribute the ball to his teammates.

The Wizards can also run a triangle offense, just let Wesley and Marshall, two people who are good at shooting three-pointers, and Jordan side. At that time, Bell will stand in the weak side corner to attract the defense. Laettner will receive the ball in the middle without a chance to make a shot, and he can also organize in the high post.

Laettner has a good sense of passing. After entering the league, he has had more than two assists for six consecutive seasons, which is very stable, averaging 4.4 per game at his peak.

After dealing with Jordan, Yang Rui went to talk to the players, mainly Hamilton and Stoudemire, to make them willing to accept the substitute position and not to be dissatisfied.

Sure enough, Hamilton's face turned ugly when he heard that he was going to be a substitute. He had been working hard to become an All-Star, so that Jordan would consider letting him become the spokesperson of AJ shoes.

"Jerry, have I done anything wrong recently? I have been playing according to your requirements." Hamilton asked depressedly.

"Rip, don't be nervous, you did a good job, but in order to win more games, we have to make adjustments. On the contrary, I think you are the key to the team getting out of trouble and winning." Yang Rui smiled.

Hamilton was immediately relieved, at least he didn't play badly and was relegated to the bench.

Yang Rui then "painted the pie" for Hamilton: "We thought about it for a week before deciding to replace you, which is of great benefit to the team. As long as you use your own characteristics and perform well this season, Michael will definitely let you become AJ Spokesperson for sneakers.”

"What? He said that?" Hamilton also brought his own BGM. (eyes as wide as bells)

Hamilton is very dedicated to being the spokesperson for AJ shoes. Firstly, it is vanity, as this is Nike's high-end brand; secondly, it is comfortable to wear, because AJ's shoes are all technical and have shock-absorbing designs.

"Of course, after playing, let me tell you. Don't think that being on the bench means you are weak. Think about Tracy McGrady. When he was with the Raptors, I arranged for him to play on the bench, and he won two Sixth Man of the Year awards. He was also selected in 2000. The All-Star Game. For four consecutive years, the Raptors' bench has beaten other teams. I am good at using substitutes, and you are the killer. Your goal this season is to compete with Cory and Amare for the Best Sixth Man."

Hamilton was stunned for a moment. "Amare also playing as a substitute?"

"Yes, in the previous games, you two have already had a tacit understanding of cooperation. If you are separated, you will have to re-match. Your offense will be more powerful when you play together. Do you know what to do?"

"certainly.

"Hamilton nodded and was willing to be a substitute.

Hamilton also averaged 4.4 assists per game this season, almost all of which were passed to Stoudemire. If he does not play together, his data will definitely drop.

Yang Rui then talked to Stoudemire, and the explanation was similar, except that the competition for the Sixth Man of the Year was changed to the competition for the Rookie of the Year.

"Amare, Jordan in the starting lineup takes up a lot of shots, and your offense is limited. Laettner and Jordan worked together last season. His fixed-point shooting after the pick-and-roll is better than yours. If you switch to the bench, it will be easier for us to distribute the shots. Your playing time will not be reduced. The defensive ability of the opponent's substitute may be worse and it is easier to score. Play hard and we will end the losing streak."

Stoudemire is not depressed. He is only the eighth overall pick. He was reused as soon as he arrived with the Wizards. The treatment and evaluation he received are far better than the top three in the draft. He is already very satisfied.

The coaching staff doesn't have to explain anything to the role players, they just need to follow the instructions. The Wizards' offensive trident is Hamilton, Jordan, and Stoudemire.

Maggette is worse, he was introduced as the sixth man.

Boozer is only a second-round pick, so it's normal for him to have no place on the team. In Yang Rui's previous life, he made his mark in two seasons with the Cavaliers because the Cavaliers were too weak inside and didn't care about defense, so they gave him enough playing time to improve his statistics.

Now that the Wizards' goal has become to compete for the championship, Yang Rui will naturally not give Boozer too much playing time, otherwise the Wizards will definitely be unlucky in the playoffs.

During training, the Wizards' starting lineup began to practice new tactics, and they cooperated with each other with unexpected tacit understanding.

Jordan was very comfortable playing in the low post, and his turnaround and fadeaway jumpers were in perfect rhythm; Hornacek knew the routine of Jazz coach Sloan very well, and Marshall was very familiar with the wing play he proposed, and he could integrate into the system immediately; Wesley, Bell, and Leonard were also the same Able to use special skills, the tasks are relatively simple, such as catching and shooting, transferring the ball, and defending.

The substitute center was replaced by Stoudemire, who is much faster than Boozer. The only weakness of this rotation is long-range shooting. Alston and Hamilton can shoot well, but Maggette has made slight progress under the guidance of Hornacek, only left and right. Two points at 70 degrees can score goals.

Therefore, Yang Rui arranged for Alston to play as fast as he could, playing like a street court without having to control the rhythm. This is very appropriate. Alston cannot control the rhythm, so he is suitable for beating randomly.

On the 15th, the Wizards played the Raptors away from home again.

The Wizards trailed by 8 points in the first quarter, and Jordan singled out Kirilenko, which was not very efficient.

In the substitute competition, the Wizards defeated the Raptors. Their counterattack is extremely sharp, and center Stoudemire can make fast breaks.

The Wizards' tactic is to counterattack and fight one-on-one, taking turns to hit hard without waiting for the opponent's zone defense to be in position. Forced to play positional battles, there are still ways to score. Raptors' meat shield center Jerome James has become a defensive vulnerability. He can't defend defenders in pick-and-rolls, and he can't defend himself from inside cuts.

Several Wizards players took turns in the second half, and Boozer also got a chance to play power forward. When he and Stoudemire play together, the positional offense can be spread out, and there is an advantage in attacking the basket.

In the end, the Wizards defeated the Raptors 105-92, ending their losing streak.

The Raptors have undergone obvious changes in the new season. Carlisle is not a coach who is good at arranging fast breaks and is used to playing positional battles. This has led to some conflicts between the coaching staff and the players.

At the press conference, Carter implicitly expressed his dissatisfaction, believing that the Raptors and Yang Rui are completely incomparable now.

Carlisle couldn't tell the pain. All the Raptors players who had experienced winning the championship thought so, and so did the fans who were used to seeing the team's strongest offense. According to media analysis, Carlisle may be dismissed after this season.

On a day off, the Wizards defeated the Hawks 109-99 away from home, winning two consecutive games.

The Wizards' offense is indeed better than before. Stoudemire is still the "little bully" in the substitute lineup. The opponent's substitute interior strength is weaker than that of the starter, and Stoudemire has a better chance to perform.

Hamilton also deserves the name "Scalpel". The Hawks used small ball tactics as a substitute in this game. Yang Rui sent Boozer and Stoudemire to partner, and the position battle was very sharp. The two inside players provided cover for Hamilton. He caught the ball and shot with perfect accuracy. He passed the ball to the two inside players and hit them in a misplaced position. One inside and one outside made the opponent unable to defend.

Yang Rui has not relaxed his training on Boozer. Not only can he make misplaced mid-range shots from the high post, he can also cut to the basket and hit hard at any time, and he can also coordinate passes. He passed two inbound passes to Stoudemire, both of which resulted in assists.

In the team, Laettner is the center who can coordinate the offense. As a senior, he taught the newcomers some things.

After two consecutive victories, Yang Rui clearly felt that the newcomers' self-confidence was back.