Fans’ trade remarks have not attracted much attention.

After all, many fans like to transform into spiritual general managers, always thinking about sending away players they don’t like and getting strong aids. In the early years, several Rockets players changed throughout the league, which was a true portrayal, but the Rockets’ real management never thought about trading.

But Cousins's problem still exists.

Jokic's problem also exists.

Cousins ​​performed poorly, mainly because he defended Griffin in the high-level area for a long time. Since Griffin tasted the sweetness of a single-handed match without the ball screen, he rarely attacked the basket like before in the past in the past two seasons. The defender's style of playing against big men is very useful.

Relatively speaking, Jokic's performance is quite reasonable, mainly because Jordan Jr.'s own offense is not too small and has not magnified the shortcomings of horizontal movement.

But similar problems cannot be solved for the time being.

Only Cousins ​​can be encouraged, or the topic can be changed.

Su Yang said: "Griffin is a soft guy. He dares not compete with you at low posts. He only plays mid-range shots as a power forward. He has no other choice. His offensive efficiency is very low. Next time you have to keep being tough on him and help us win better."

It is both a truth and a lie.

Cousins ​​nodded happily, and his unhappiness disappeared.

Emotions come and go quickly.

The whole team flew back to Sa City, rested for three days, and faced the Grizzlies who looked strong every year, but they were just that every year.

Perhaps it was encouraged by Su Yang's words, or perhaps it was stimulated by trade discussions, Cousins ​​went crazy on the offensive end, and forced Randolph three times in a row at the low post in the first quarter, and hit two three-pointers at the high pick-and-roll in the second quarter, leading the Kings to a 14-leading lead in the first half.

Su Yang noticed Cousins' mood swings, returned to the locker room to praise him, saying: "Although I knew you were all-round, you always surprised me. Losing fat and gaining muscle in the offseason will make you more control over your body. You remind me of Jordan in 1990 and Kobe in 2005. Neither of them lost their flexibility because of weight gain. You are doing the same thing and keep going. I think you have a chance to hit the All-Star starter and a squad this season..."

Directly compare Jordan Kobe, complimenting Laman.

"It's just the average..."

Cousins ​​smiled when he heard this, but then held back his smile and pretended to be calm and not proud, which made Curry and others burst into laughter.

The second half of the game will be held.

Cousins, who was praised, was in a state full. The defensive end blocked the front and intercepted Gasol, and doubled the team with Brandon White and Jeff Green to catch the defensive rebound. He supported the inside defense by one person, bullying Randolph without a defender.

The Grizzlies were forced to take more three points.

During the game, the live TNT TV Tower showed a set of data: Since the lineup of the Grizzlies' black and white two-man Conley took shape, the Grizzlies have averaged 13.5, 12.4, 11.3, 12.9, 13.5, 14.0, and 15.2 times per season. Since the 2008-09 season, the Grizzlies have averaged 13.5, 12.4, 11.3, 12.9, 13.5, 14.0, and 15.2 times. After four games this season, the average of 18.5 times per game.

O'Neal commented with heartache: "Did you see it? Even the team that NBA doesn't like to shoot three-pointers the most has quickly increased the number of three-point shots within three seasons. The Kings' small lineup's 16-0 playoff impact is far beyond our estimates."

Barkley took the opportunity to joke: "If I played in this era, without those centers limiting me, my sports rate would be matched. I could average 35 points and 20 rebounds per game, and I would tie the top of basketball with Michael..."

Kenny Smith followed up with the slander: "Talk! Dirk Nowitzki also played in the 1990s. You see, he averaged only 21.7 points last season. You don't think your offensive level will be higher than Dirk, do you? You won't shoot three-pointers..."

During the discussion, the King beat the Grizzlies 113 to 89.

The Grizzlies made 20 three-pointers in the game, with a shooting percentage of only 15%, which is the kind of person who is not very good at but wants to shoot.

Cousins ​​scored 29 points and 14 rebounds in the whole game, surpassing Curry with 25 points and 8 assists. The representatives accepted the post-match interview.

Speaking of the strong recovery compared to the last game, Cousins ​​said: "I must admit that I am not a perfect player. When I encounter pick-and-roll and cover, I can't catch up with those extremely fast defenders and forwards, but I also have other values. I can create damage at low posts. Coach Su Yang always told me to learn to accept my shortcomings, rather than trying to cover up and embrace myself..."

After speaking, it was full of philosophy.

The news report was released, and many fans commented that Cousins ​​is mature and can think now compared to before.

The king flew to Phoenix overnight and challenged the sun back to back.

Considering that the Suns double guards almost made the preseason, Su Yang temporarily adjusted his defensive strategy and first made a three-pointer around the cover defense breakthrough. If the Suns defenders feel good, they will delay the weak side rotation and retreat, reduce the attack and ensure the suppression of offensive firepower.

The game starts at 8 o'clock.

Bradso and Brandon Knight made a frantically at the beginning, and the Kings did not need to use defense. On the offensive end, Jokic ignored Chandler and threw two three-pointers into a clang, scaring Chandler to defend honestly and creating space for Antetokounmpo.

Cousins ​​also pressed Markieff Morris to the floor and rubbed it. He once carried the Suns five-man team and dunked.

The Kings slowly finished the first half with the advantage of the lineup. They took it away 24-9 in the third quarter. Curry didn't get on the fourth quarter again, and wrapped his head with a towel, like playing the role of the Brotherhood Assassin, not the Battle Axe.

After the whole game, the Kings won 118 to 97.

Cousins ​​scored 30 points and 13 rebounds in the game, which attracted O'Neal's tweet after the game: "The final traditional center glory, continue to keep boogie, insist on being yourself, and defending those highly mobile players is never your responsibility!"

Su Yang also praised Cousins ​​on the plane back to Sa City: "In the past, when you were attacking, you were like watching an elephant holding exquisite porcelain performing. You could often crush your opponents, but there would also be situations where you could break the porcelain, making people feel that you were almost stable, but since the second half of last season, you have learned to guide accurately, and now it has become very obvious, a flexible elephant!"

"I thought you wouldn't praise me this time..."

Cousins ​​scratched his head shyly, and the king and everyone laughed again. Su Yang did not praise him before in the locker room.

The whole team rests for a day and faces the Rockets at home.

Seeing that Howard was unable to play due to injury, Su Yang temporarily arranged for Cousins ​​to return to the starting center position and bullied second-year player Capela, which turned out to be as easy as beating a cub. However, Harden also bullied Lavine, and the scores of the two teams were delayed.

In the fourth quarter of the game, Capela was finally beaten and fouled 6 times, the Rockets completely lost protection in the interior, Curry and Antetokounmpo charge in turn, Cousins ​​doubled the attack, and the Kings scored a 16-7 wave, forcibly establishing the basis for winning the game.

After the game, the Kings won 116-110.

Cousins ​​scored 39 points, 2 assists, 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 blocks, while the Rockets Harden scored 43 points and 13 assists.

Compared to Cousins' excellent performance, Jokic was a little embarrassed, with only 6 points and 7 rebounds, and 0 assists in the whole game for the first time.

Various discussions emerged after the game.

The mainstream view is that the Kings' offensive and defensive system can only support and satisfy the performance of a center player. Although Cousins ​​can serve as a power forward, he suffers a lot from the speed-type front line, and it is difficult to defend the pick-and-roll. The Kings must go through a trade to solve the problem.

The king ignored the discussion.

The whole team rested for one night and faced the Clippers back to back.

During the four-quarter battle, the Kings lost 104 to 109, mainly failing to defend Griffin, allowing Griffin to score 33 points with a 70% shooting percentage, so that Antetokounmpo forced Stephenson to fail to make up for the loss of points, which is a real blow to morale.

Although Cousins ​​pulled the defense, he had a full attack, and scored 32 points and 13 fouls, but only left the field with the last 6 fouls.

Jokic was a little embarrassed. He scored 10 points, 1 assist and 7 rebounds in the game. Although he made 5 of 6 shots, he was shot after being shorted for 5 of them. He could also make an attempt if someone else was replaced. He did not improve the Kings' overall offensive efficiency and scored while lying down.

There was a lot of discussion after the game.

The comments of Cousins, who had previously wanted to trade, almost disappeared, and there were a lot of comments about trade or substitute Jokic.

Su Yang saw the comments and had an idea in his mind.
Chapter completed!