August 11.

During this period, the free market was full of monsters dancing, and all teams were crazily fighting for people.

The last mask was completely tore off from each other, putting all the greed of human nature on the surface.

However, for the Thunder, August this year seemed very dull, from management to players, they were enjoying their holidays.

Especially for general manager Prosty, this is the first time he has been able to have some leisure time so early after he became the general manager of the NBA.

Since the new season will not start until the end of October, the league will be the first to host preseason in early October.

Therefore, each team will train in the late August or early September in previous years.

Of course, there is no explicit regulation on this point in the league, and even if the management and players don’t train for a summer, there is no problem.

As long as the team can achieve results in the new season, no one will care whether the training is done or not.

However, usually each team will recall players for training at mid-September at the latest. In addition to running into the new season's lineup, it also helps players lose weight this summer.

It is no exaggeration to say that at this time, except for some particularly self-disciplined players in the league, most players are enjoying their holidays.

For example, holding a beautiful girl and basking in a sunbath on the beach, or having a party day and night in a bar to indulge in.

Anyway, as long as it is not training, nothing else is a problem.

Oshi, Bludso’s BBQ barbecue shop.

"Hey, Yusui, we have done almost the offseason signings. Are you preparing for the new season?"

"I see that you know how to play video games with Plino every day. Judging from your two of you, I am really worried about the team's prospects in the new season."

Looking at Yang Fan, who only knew how to lower his head and eat meat, and discussed the game with Plino next to him from time to time, but only Yang Fan did not discuss the team, Dimaxi felt helpless.

He even had some serious doubts about how Yang Fan led the Thunder to such excellent results last season.

Because looking around, when Yang Fan and Plino were sitting together, they were definitely two salted fish.

And he is still the kind of fat guy who plays games at home crazy.

Since no one has anything to do during this period, today Yang Fan called Plino, Snyder, Dimash and Nas to BBQ to eat barbecue.

As the most popular barbecue chain in the United States, I believe that if you want to eat barbecue, there is absolutely no more suitable choice than Bludso’sBBQ.

After receiving Yang Fan's invitation, everyone thought Yang Fan would discuss the prospects of the new season with them in the name of having a meal.

So Snyder even brought his laptop with him because in the notebook, there are some tactical prospects and analysis of the team's new season.

But after everyone had barbecue, Yang Fan did not mention anything related to the team throughout the whole process, and even talked about games with Dimash beside him, as if he asked everyone out today and was really just having a meal.

"Since you guy loves work so much, you can stay and work overtime tonight. Why don't you write a 10,000-word analysis report and hand it over to me?"

Dimashi: “……”

"I called everyone out today and really wanted to have a meal. I didn't want to discuss about the team during the meal, but since we've said this, let's talk a few simple words."

"Actually, I have made plans for the team in the new season, but some things still need to be handed over to you."

"Dimma, we selected three players in this year's draft, so you'll be busy soon because I need them to focus on shooting outside the three-point line."

"Especially Stephen, his projection is excellent and accurate, but I need him to take action faster, and I hope you can find a way to help."

"As for Danny and Xiao Hei, it's easier for them to do it. They only need to ensure a hit rate of 3.5% in a specific area. I will send you a detailed training plan at that time."

He took out a tissue and wiped his mouth. Yang Fan was raising the oranges to prepare two pieces of fruit after meals while explaining to Dimaxi.

Although Yang Fan has already made a direction for the players' training plan during the offseason, he has specialized in his profession. If he really talks about practical training, Dimash, as a shooting coach, is definitely professional.

"Okay, let me leave these things, but when will they be called back for training, tomorrow?"

"It doesn't need to let these little guys rest, but as rookies, they have to sweat more than others."

"So set their time at the end of this month, and you can contact them at that time."

"Quinn, although Fatty's joining is a good thing for the team, his playing style is very different from that of the team."

"I haven't thought about this yet, but I hope you can communicate with Plino to see if there is any solution."

After hearing Yang Fan's words, Snyder and Plino nodded at the same time, keeping this matter in mind.

Although Yang Fan is just a salted fish on weekdays, he often takes Plino to play games without doing his job.

In terms of attention, he is far less concerned than assistant coach Snyder.

But after a whole season of cooperation, Snyder knew very well that although Yang Fan seemed a little unreliable on weekdays, he never lost the chain at critical moments.

The most important thing is that Yang Fan has a very outstanding vision and a view of the overall situation, so when it comes to business, Snyder and others will become very serious.

"Okay, actually, I've done some analysis data before this. If you still want to play the Hawks offense in the new season, then Shaq's joining is actually a good thing."

"Because when he can sit in the penalty area, the lethality of the Hawks offense will definitely rise to a higher level. After all, with Shaq's dominance in the penalty area, he can definitely share the pressure for other players to the greatest extent."

"and…"

Looking at Snyder's look of wanting to speak but stopping, Yang Fan waved his hand and signaled Snyder to continue speaking.

"And I don't know what starting lineup you want to send in the new season. What I want to say is that if Russell continues to be the starting lineup, then his and Shaq's playing style will likely have disadvantages."

"On the contrary, I think it is Stephen Curry who is most suitable to serve as the starting number one position, because in this way we can not only create a larger space, but also maximize Shaq's role on the court."

"Of course, the premise is that this little guy has the ability to be the starting player."

As Snyder finished speaking, Yang Fan fell into deep thought. Although Yang Fan had been a human being for two lifetimes, if he had tactical qualities, then Yang Fan would not be arrogant at all.

In fact, Yang Fan had already thought about the starting lineup of the new season before.

According to Yang Fan's personal preferences, he never sends out a specific set of starters, but instead makes some adjustments based on the opponents he faces in each game.

But the key is that any lineup needs to be run-in, so Yang Fan must determine several sets of matching during the offseason and then take the lead in the team's group confrontation.

Judging from the current lineup and tactics of the Thunder, Stephen Curry is indeed more suitable to serve as the starting No. 1 position than Westbrook.

It’s just that the team can use too many people in the backcourt, which makes Yang Fan really a headache.

"You can count these questions first, and we will talk about them later."

"We've eaten almost all of you. If we eat well, we'll leave."

Just as Yang Fan stood up and was about to put on his coat, Nas, who had been silent all the time, suddenly asked weakly:

"Coach Yang, you have arranged tasks for everyone, what about me? Are you not going to arrange some tasks for me too..."

After looking at Nas who was completely left behind by him, Yang Fan was obviously stunned when he heard this.

Obviously, Yang Fan never thought of Nas before this. After all, Nas has just joined the team and is not that familiar with the players.

What's more, there was nothing wrong with this offseason. If Yang Fan hadn't been too lazy, Yang Fan would have been busy alone.

However, when Yang Fan saw Nas's expectant expression, he hesitated for a moment, and then tentatively said to Nas:

"Then...or you go and buy the order?"
Chapter completed!