This striker is not serious

"Ross, tell me what you think."

Back in the office, Barnes was still angry.

Starting the game with 1 win and 2 losses, and having just experienced a game with a small point difference but no chance, it feels uncomfortable.

"Kevin is not suitable for playing the fourth position."

Springman said.

If Barnes' temper was described as fire, then he would be water.

Water and fire are incompatible, but water can suppress fire, which is why the two of them can cooperate well.

Barnes nodded, he also saw this.

"Furthermore, our organizational skills on the field are not enough, and Randy's ability is still a little lacking."

Springman continued.

The team's main point guard last season was Daniel Gibson.

Gibson is an Associated Press All-American nominee and a candidate for the Bob Cousy Award.

Compared with Gibson, Williams is far inferior in talent and ability.

Barnes continued to nod, his hands were not idle, he opened the drawer and took out a bag from it.

The bag contains dried kiwi fruit, which can lower blood pressure.

He took out a piece and put it in his mouth to chew, then handed it to Springman. After the other party refused, he put it on the table.

"You mean you want Lin to start?"

After chewing twice, Barnes spoke.

Lack of organization, the first reaction should be to change the point guard.

But Augustin is strong in personal offense, and in terms of organization, he can only compare half a pound to Randy Williams.

Therefore, the implication of Springman's words is that Lin Ying can only be allowed to start.

But letting power forwards play the role of organization is not common in the NCAA.

We are not yet in the small ball era where positions are blurred. Although there is the concept of point forward, he is a small forward and more of them still perform their duties on the court.

"He has proven that he can be a starter."

Springman nodded.

In that match between old and new students, Lin Ying had already shown good organizational skills, and this was recognized by the coaching staff in subsequent team training.

Moreover, Lin Ying's performance on the bench continues to improve, especially in tonight's game. If it weren't for Lin Ying, they would have lost even more ugly.

Or in other words, even if it is not considered from an organizational point of view, Lin Ying has proven tonight that he has the ability to be a starter.

"Can Kevin's speed keep up with the No. 3 position?"

Barnes thought for a while, took another piece of kiwi fruit and put it in his mouth, and then asked.

Wendell's performance is good, and he has good physical condition and game experience. He seems to be the most suitable to play the fifth position.

Therefore, if Lin Ying starts, he can only play the fourth position.

James has the body type of a swingman, so he will have no problem playing the second position.

As a result, Durant will have to play the third position.

So the biggest question he asked is, can Durant's speed keep up with the third position?

Especially on the defensive end.

Durant's current defensive habits and awareness are too poor.

This may be the reason why his high school coach didn't pay much attention to this aspect.

After all, the high school league emphasizes offense and the display of players' personal abilities.

Poor defensive habits are also a common problem among many freshmen.

"I will train him later."

Springman also knew that Barnes was worried and spoke directly.

Barnes said nothing after listening.

He is still a little worried about this style of play that allows the power forward to organize the game.

"Georgetown University's Preston tactics were initiated by the center, and the results are very good, and we are trying it now."

Seeing Barnes' reaction, Springman continued.

Barnes thought for a while and finally nodded.

Angry as he is, he actually knows very well that the season has just begun.

Especially since the team has experienced such a big personnel change, it will definitely take time to adjust and adjust.

Springman's last words hit home.

And they also talked about letting Lin Ying and Durant play together during the game.

Let Lin Ying start, and this problem will also be solved.

The two of them had finished chatting, and Springman stood up to leave.

"Ross, go comfort Kevin."

Barnes suddenly spoke.

Springman nodded after hearing this, then turned and left.

…

Not long after Lin Ying and Durant returned to the dormitory, someone came to visit.

It's the Abrams next door.

Yes, that's the guy named AJ.

Because of this name, other people on the team like to call him AJ and tease him about when he can actually wear double AJ.

Then Abrams didn't care about it, and even joked that he would definitely buy a pair when the team wins the championship.

His generous personality makes him the most popular person on the team.

Although, he is indeed the person on the team who gets scolded the most by Barnes.

"Kevin, are you okay?"

Abrams came in and walked towards Durant with a smile.

Durant nodded to indicate that he was OK. After talking to Lin Ying earlier, he was in a much better mood.

"Actually, Coach Barnes is a good coach."

Abrams sat down and spoke.

When Durant heard this, he looked at Abrams in surprise, and even Lin Ying felt strange.

They thought it was okay when others said this, but when it came out of Abrams' mouth, it was strange.

He is the one who gets scolded the most!

Is it possible that this guy is still a jerk?

"You know, if an experienced elder is willing to scold you, and scolds you in a very targeted way, it means that he wants you to get better."

But what Abrams said next stunned them.

"If one day he stops scolding you or even ignores you, then it means he is really disappointed in you."

Abrams finally looked at Durant and said.

After saying this, Lin Ying and Durant were both stunned.

After waiting for a while, the two of them nodded one after another.

This makes sense!

While we were chatting, Springman also came over.

Abrams stood up quickly after seeing it, said hello to Springman and went out.

"Kevin, are you okay?"

Slightly familiar words came out of Springman's mouth.

Springman also came to comfort Durant.

But what he said was different from Abrams. He was more asking Durant to get used to this kind of thing.

After all, no one knows if they will encounter a coach with this kind of character again when they get to the NBA.

Adapting in advance is equivalent to getting vaccinated.

Then, he focused on the upcoming game.

"Rick has agreed to let Lin start, but the premise is that your defense must meet the requirements of the third position."

Springman looked at Durant and said.

He knows the relationship between Lin Ying and Durant, which is another key reason why he suggested to Barnes that Lin Ying should start.

He hopes to use this to stimulate Durant's enthusiasm for training defense.

"Great, Ross, I was just asking you to help me improve my defense."

Durant's reaction surprised Springman a little.

Are they...having a tacit understanding?

"Let's start now!"

What's more, what he didn't expect was that Durant stood up the next second.

He was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help laughing.

He signaled that Duran was particularly anxious because he had to go back and study a new training plan.

Scientific training will get twice the result with half the effort.

…

"We can play together again!"

After Springman also left, Durant looked at Lin Ying excitedly.

He did not play well in the previous few games. In addition to his personal condition, another very important factor is that Lin Ying did not start.

Not to mention that the technical characteristics of the two are very compatible, but also the level of tacit understanding. As high school teammates, the two are also the best.

Lin Ying also nodded excitedly.

If he becomes the starter, he will get more opportunities to perform, and maybe he will have the opportunity to enter the NBA with Durant!

…

Los Angeles, TNT headquarters.

One of the most popular basketball programs on TNT is called "NBA Insider."

This is a show that "Big Mouth" Charles Barkley took over after joining TNT and became a hit.

There are three hosts on this show, namely Buckley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson.

The content of the program is just like the title, sharing some insider NBA news and some interesting things that fans don't know.

For example, when Yao Ming first entered the NBA, Barkley's famous "kissing a donkey's butt" incident came from this program.

Another big reason why this show is so popular among viewers is its authenticity.

This program will not prepare a detailed script. Basically, it will determine the theme content and then watch the three famous speakers freely express themselves.

Therefore, many times, wild and unconstrained ideas can create unexpected program effects.

At this time, the new NBA season has started for more than a month, and they have a lot to talk about.

For example, the Mavericks are stronger than ever this season. Avery Johnson's approach of letting Nowitzki play the five position is unique, but the effect is remarkable.

Another example is that the defending champion Heat encountered bad news at the beginning of the season. Wade was absent due to injury, and "Shark" O'Neal could only lead the team forward alone.

Of course, these are not the focus of their conversation tonight.

They were talking about the big fight that had just happened in Madison, New York.

This time, all ten people participated in the fight, and the basketball court turned into a gladiatorial arena. The intensity was comparable to the "Auburn Hills Palace Brawl" back then.

The impact of this incident is also very bad, because since the Palace of Auburn Hills, league president Stern has been committed to eliminating this violent image of the league.

It can also be foreseen that this brawl will definitely be severely punished by the league.

Barkley and the others are currently analyzing the causes and consequences of this matter, and they are full of interesting things to watch.

After analyzing this, Kenny Smith mentioned another interesting thing.

But this interesting thing does not come from the NBA, but from the NCAA.

"Kevin Durant and his team lost again."

Kenny Smith was the one who started the conversation.

Although the NCAA season has just begun, the performance of some players is still attracting attention from the outside world.

Oden and Durant are undoubtedly the two who get the most attention.

Oden had surgery at the beginning of the season and has not returned yet.

But, Ohio State won all the games.

In contrast, Durant's side is at the other extreme. The University of Texas lost, but Durant's statistics and scoring ability were eye-catching.

"Is that news?"

Buckley asked with a smile.

This reaction also shows that they are actually paying attention to the NCAA.

Next year is recognized as a big year for the draft. Knowing more about these popular rookies will be helpful for them in future programs.

"Yes, that's not news."

Smith nodded, but immediately changed the subject.

“But the incredible thing about this game is that just a few minutes into the second quarter, the University of Texas went five-on-five, and their opponent, the University of Kansas, also followed up with a five-on-five.

"

"Interesting, but that's it?"

Buckley took over.

The biggest possibility of this operation by both sides is that the score on the field was too big, and the University of Texas gave in early.

But even if it is too early to admit defeat, this is what he said is interesting.

"No, the excitement was right after that. The University of Texas' substitutes launched a counterattack after being replaced. If not for too little time, they might even have reversed the game."

"Um?"

Buckley felt that what Smith said was becoming more and more interesting.

"Then the most interesting thing is that even though the score kept getting closer, until the end of the game, neither side replaced a main player!"

Smith finally said.

"As far as I know, Kansas seems to have a very strong lineup this year?"

Buckley was already very curious at this time and turned to look at Ernie Johnson.

Johnson nodded as a tool man.

"It was the University of Texas' bench that performed so well. One of them, a Chinese player named Lin, led the team to this reversal."

"Another Chinese player?"

Buckley asked with a frown.

Because of the "kissing a donkey's butt" incident, he is now very sensitive to Chinese players.

This year, there have been media reports that a Chinese player named "Yi" has outstanding talent in China.

I didn’t expect that there is another one in the NCAA, and it performs well?

Is there going to be a wave of "China fever" in the NBA?

"This player's style of play is very interesting. I think you should check it out. Maybe you will like him."

Kenny Smith continued.

"I hope you're not fooling me. I'm very strict."

Buckley said seriously.

The reaction immediately made Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith laugh.

…

Early the next morning, I still got up for training at 5:30, and Springman started defensive training.

The training targets were not only Durant, but also Lin Ying.

Lin Ying has an excellent body, but his defensive ability and experience have a lot of room for improvement.

It was during this process that Lin Ying discovered that Springman had a lot of private goods.

During the team's daily training, there is also defensive training in the basic training, but it is more focused on the team level, such as zone defense training.

But Springman trains them on their personal abilities, with the emphasis on footwork.

"Attitude and positivity determine the lower limit of defense, while defensive skills and physical talent determine the upper limit of defense."

This was Springman's opening statement to them.

Of course, Springman is not a "sweeping monk" type of person. The defensive steps he teaches are relatively basic.

Such as sliding.

The sliding step is the most basic part of all defensive steps. It refers to using the left foot or right foot to drive the other foot to slide on the floor.

Whether you are facing an offensive player with the ball or an offensive player without the ball, this is the basic step to maintain your defensive position.

Another example is the retreat defensive step, which refers to moving backward in a zigzag pattern with the back of both hands.

The purpose of training this kind of pace is to allow players to always be on the opponent's offensive line when facing an attack from a player holding the ball.

As a data analyst, Lin Ying has some basketball foundation, but it is relatively limited.

Because what he usually comes into contact with is some cold data.

Although what Springman taught was relatively basic, it was completely new to Lin Ying.

It felt like opening the door to a new world.

The same goes for Durant. Ever since Lin Ying talked him through it in high school, his desire for basketball knowledge has become extremely strong.

Of course, nothing is achieved overnight, and training also requires a process.

…

"Look!"

After training, he returned to the dormitory to rest, and Durant came to look for him with his cell phone.

Both of them are standard homebodies. Apart from training, they spend most of the rest of their time in the dormitory.

The only difference is that Lin Ying likes to think in a daze, while Durant likes to play on social media.

Well, this guy's favorite thing to do is to say hello to those women with good-looking pictures, but no one pays attention to him.

Then, there are some websites that only adults can watch, like the love action movie I showed him that day.

"Again?"

Lin Ying was thinking about some details of the previous game against Kansas, thinking that Durant was showing him something like that again, and couldn't help but frowned.

But this time Durant showed him something rare and serious, the latest issue of TNT's "NBA Insider."

The two of them read it together, leaning against the wall.

"Cameron is so cruel."

Watching Anthony knock down Collins with one punch, Durant felt inexplicably passionate.

Fighting on the basketball court is not a good thing, but it feels good to watch others fight.

Lin Ying nodded.

Anthony is rumored to have a gang background.

If you play on the same team with him, if nothing else, you will feel very safe.

Of course, the main reason why Durant took the phone over was not this, but the part where the three famous speakers mentioned Lin Ying.

Lin Ying was noticed by TNT in advance.

When she saw that, Lin Ying was in a very good mood.

This show has attracted a lot of attention. Although it was only mentioned in passing, it also made many people aware of his existence.

In this case, it is equivalent to adding a wave of exposure to him for free in advance.

Don't think that this kind of exposure is useless. NBA draft selection is based on strength, but many times it is also based on reputation.

Especially in this era when the information openness is not that high, many players with a mysterious aura will be ranked higher.

Even some who don't have the ability to enter the NBA will be picked in the second round.

So for him, this is definitely a good thing.

…