0497 Cross the river by feeling the stones
After making a harsh talk, the Kings' first training camp in the new season was held immediately, with a total of 16 people participating. Except for the fixed 14-man roster, there were only two undrafted Tim Fraser and Langston Galloway, and the two competed for the last guarantee contract.
Su Yang divided the sixteen people into two groups, with no special tactics specified, so he asked the team members to spontaneously run-in and find a tacit understanding.
The first ones to find a tacit understanding were Curry and Green. After all, they had two teammate experiences during the Lakers. Then Green extended the way to drive Lavine. In the transition between basketball strength and weakness, they often cooperated with Lavine split, and then Cousins created opportunities.
Antetokounmpo becomes a little lonely, and his squat bottom corner shooting does not meet the standards. Standing at a high position is likely to overlap with Green's function. Only by cooperating with Curry and another player can you create attacking baskets or assist opportunities through empty cuts, which is a waste of starting.
But it was not good to have Antetokounmpo substitute. Su Yang didn't expect a better solution for the time being, so he could only put it aside for the time being.
On the contrary, the substitute lineup was very successful, but Turner controlled the ball but did not stick to the ball. Whenever Thomas Jr. ran out of the open with the help of cover, or Guy got the right one-on-one fight, or Covington got a good chance to go out with his phone, he would always choose to pass the ball as soon as possible.
Turner has no strong desire to score and has the advantage of height vision. He can always quickly find that his teammates get opportunities.
Five-day training time passed by in a blink of an eye. On October 6, the Kings flew to Vancouver and played against the Toronto Raptors in the former Grizzlies' arena. They did not make special defense, but simply shrank and blocked the breakthrough, intending to relax the Raptors' three-pointer from the outside.
The king's main task is to run-in attack.
I thought that in three quarters, the king was leading by 25 points.
In the fourth quarter, Su Yang arranged for two centers, Jokic and Whiteside, to play at the same time, and three defenders, Tim Fraser, Langston Galloway, and Zach Lavender, to make no decisions on winning or losing, and just need to spend the rest of the time.
But Jokic still made many good goals, frequently assisting, helping the Kings defeat the Raptors 114-92.
The offensive firepower is too strong, and there is no fear.
Every player can play in a super state.
Fly back to Sa City to rest for a day. On October 8th, the Kings faced the Raptors at home, and Su Yang deliberately asked the substitute Antetokounmpo to take more balls.
Greene did more cover accordingly, and even served as the bottom corner shooter. The Kings' starting offensive firepower is still strong, but it is a theoretical peak firepower of 120. Greene's high-level support and 110, and Antetokounmpo's high-level support and 105, which is not the peak form.
The solution is very clear. Antetokounmpo only needs to practice long-distance shooting, no 38%, only 30%.
However, Antetokounmpo is growing taller and has not stopped weight gain training. It is very difficult to maintain stable muscle memory.
At the end of the game, the Kings won 113 to 106. Su Yang praised the Trash Brothers for their rapid improvement in the press conference.
After playing against the Raptors, the Kings team set off to fly to China, with their first match against the Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes Center Arena against the Nets.
Many performing stars came to watch the game, and Li Muhao also made a temporary appearance in the Kings jersey. Su Yang set aside time for the first and third quarters, not garbage time, and specially designed low-post offensive tactics. Lopez also gave face and did not defend with all his strength.
Although it was an exhibition match, Su Yang did not completely relax. After the draw entered the last five minutes, he instructed the last wave of intensity, and the nets were all over the ground looking for teeth in the blink of an eye. Finally, he won 115-102, which made the national team generals watching the game fascinated.
At the post-match dinner, Su Yang and Yao Dayao welcomed staff from all sides together, and spoke on stage to emphasize that they should appreciate rather than worship the NBA.
Then the two teams flew to the imperial capital, visited the Great Wall in traditional events, and played another exhibition match at Wukesong Arena.
The Nets did not let Garnett appear, and they were still halfway through the three quarters, but Su Yang ignored it and continued to use the limited preseason time to hone the lineup until Li Muhao was replaced in the fourth quarter, and finally defeated the Nets 129-117.
After the Chinese match, the Kings team flew back to the United States, rested for four days and time difference, and then fought against Maccabi Haifa on the 19th.
The opponent is too weak, and Su Yang is not polite. He takes the opportunity to practice the high-level dual control mode of Antetokounmpo and Green, try not to fall into the position, and do pick-and-roll or run early, and do not give the opponent a chance to coordinate defense. He will defeat Maccabi Haifa in just one quarter.
During the break, Su Yang deliberately found the opponent's head coach and said sincerely: "We are not trying to target, but practicing special tactics. This situation will continue in the second half. If you feel inappropriate, I must emphasize that there is no malice..."
The head coach of Maccabi Haifa said to the scalp that it was okay. After the final game, the Kings won 134 to 71.
After the game, some media accused the King and Su Yang of lacking sportsmanship and not being friendly enough to lead overseas teams, which could easily lead to the NBA overseas promotion. Anyway, all kinds of big hats were raised. The King's official Twitter retorted that the greatest respect was to do his best.
Su Yang was very happy about Antetokounmpo and Green both occupying high positions to achieve good results, but he also understood that the opponent was too weak and it was difficult to prove the effect. He decisively used it again in the No. 21 match against the Spurs, and the result was very easy to win again.
Unfortunately, the Spurs' highest scorers are Jeff Ayles, Duncan and Leonard not playing, and Parker and other major players have only played for ten minutes. The real effect has not been tested, but at least it is confirmed that the dual-high system can operate smoothly.
In the last stop of the preseason, the Kings flew to Los Angeles to challenge the Lakers. Before the game, Su Yang deliberately chatted with Kobe for half an hour.
Kobe was not angry about the Lakers' free market zero gains, and said he would lead a group of non-star players into the playoffs. He was nothing more than experiencing the bleak times from 04 to 07, but the focus would be on cultivating rookie players, and he was optimistic about Randle.
The game was very fierce, and a group of Lakers recruits were not afraid of the world. Unfortunately, there was no structure, because the Lakers did not recruit big-name players in the free market. Jim Buss simply saved money and did not replace head coach Scott, and looked ready to be a mess.
The Kings led 18 points in the first half, Su Yang removed Curry and Thomas Jr. early, leaving all the point guard time to Tim Fraser and Langston Galloway to lose the draft, while Langston Galloway performed significantly better, not so dependent on breakthroughs, and could play without the ball.
After the game, the Kings narrowly won 103 to 102.
Su Yang briefly discussed with Mike Brown and McMillan and decided to leave the last contract to Galloway for a year's minimum salary.
The Kings ended the preseason with a record of complete victory. Although their opponents were generally weak, they still won many praises. Espn also published a special article mentioning Green and Antetokounmpo's double high-level system, praising Su Yang for developing the NBA game style, which is also a bit like the ancient times.
A long time ago, NBA games focused on four-scoring styles, and they found someone to cover the game when they crossed the middle line, and the pace was very fast. Players could be so strong in their personal abilities, and they could also play like that without too many complex tactics, and they could be directly cut locally.
Espn also released the combat power list of each team in the new season. The Kings defeated the Spurs with a slight advantage, ranking first.
Many casinos in Las Vegas have set up various teams to win the championship and the odds are more optimistic about the Warriors, and the Kings rank third.
Su Yang didn't take it seriously and led the team to continue training intently to prepare for the first match against the Golden State Warriors in the new season.
Both teams have changed their lineups, and videos of the past matches and preseason matches are not worth reference.
Chapter completed!