Chapter 60: Can't help but incarnate into a stubborn fish
Jiang Yuntao has always wanted to ask this question. He thinks that Manu goes to a player's house every day and then turns twice a month, so that the dinner problem will be solved, right?
"You idiot, I also have family and children. I am the father of three little boys at least. It doesn't matter if you are a newcomer, you will be familiar with the team members." Of course, Manu would not let Jiang Yuntao get off the car, but the price was that when Jiang Yuntao didn't fasten his seat belt, he suddenly accelerated, almost making Jiang Yuntao knock his head onto the car.
"I'm scared to death...my handsome face almost broke."
"You are handsome, search for my photos from 20 years ago." Manu's despise.
The sports car drove to Jiang Yuntao's rental house. Ginobili touched his big nose and asked in confusion: "Brother, there is no hotel here, are they renting houses?"
"Yes, I rented it for a month."
"Rich." Ginobili drove away, and he was also excited about Jiang Yuntao's confidence, as if he saw himself back then!
Renting a house is not a hotel. It seems that this little brother has put all his efforts into staying in the NBA!
When he first entered the league, Ginobili quarreled with Popovich every day because of his playing style. At that time, Popo was simply a stubborn person. Fortunately, Ginobili later proved that he was right with his strength, so he avoided being kicked back to Europe. Although he was tough at the time, he stayed in a quick hotel at night, so he was afraid that he would be fired one day, so he was at a disadvantage than this Chinese child.
Although Jiang Yuntao had never quarreled with Popovich, anyone could feel that Jiang Yuntao was holding his breath. Anyone in the league would feel frustrated when he got a 10-short contract. At that time, Beasley bluntly said that this was a humiliation to him. Either don’t sign or sign for one year. What is 10 days?
"Looking forward to his last game." Ginobili secretly decided that if he was on the court with Jiang Yuntao, he would pass more balls to him.
Young man, we see that you have worked hard, and everyone around you will help you!
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At 5:30 pm on March 16, the game between the Spurs and the Pelicans started on time. The Pelicans were known as the Spurs nemesis. In the eyes of the outside world, this is the beginning of another series of losses for the Spurs!
Two seasons ago, the Spurs lost to the Pelicans in the last regular season game, causing the ranking to go directly from second to seventh. At that time, the defending champion Spurs were killed by the Clippers in the first round, which subsequently led to a series of stories that shocked the world and sorrowing the world, including the Rockets' 1-3 comeback and Durant's surrender to the enemy... Indirectly led to Duncan's retirement!
The source is not Benzema, but the Pelicans!
Later, when facing the Pelicans, the Spurs also lost more than they won, so the Waterbirds were the nemesis of the Spurs in the eyes of fans.
Fortunately, DeMarcus Cousins, one of the two towers, was absent due to an Achilles tendon injury today.
There are also Solomon Hill absent from a leg injury; Alexy Akinsa absent from a knee injury; Frank Jackson absent from a foot injury.
There is still no news from Leonard on the Spurs. Jiang Yuntao was a little surprised in the locker room where these media got the news. Even Parker didn't know where Leonard was now and whether he could make a comeback. Instead, the media said that Leonard had recovered 94% and didn't know where the rumors came from.
"Today is the last game for Chinese player Jiang Yuntao. I don't know if he can renew his contract with the Spurs after the game. Let's wait and see." This is what Woj said in a talk show. He personally expressed his optimism because he did not get much useful news.
Chinese fans are paying attention to this game. It seems that whether Chinese defenders can stay in the NBA to play depends on this game.
However, in this game, Jiang Yuntao seemed to be pressed on the bench!
After the first half, the Spurs led the Pelicans 60-58 by 2 points into the second half. Ade, the starter and Guy, the substitute, broke out, and Jiang Yuntao failed to play for a minute.
He was a little uneasy. Popovich seemed to have no intention of letting Jiang Yuntao take the rotation. Jiang Yuntao thought that his endurance had improved and he was waiting to show off his strength on the court, but he didn't let him play.
Popovich came over and said that he would strengthen his defense in the second half. Although the Spurs scored high, their opponent scored high.
Then Jiang Yuntao watched the old man leave without any special explanation to him, such as asking him to take the rotation or something. The rotation became Brin Forbes, but he played just so well and didn't get a single point.
Lin Nuo and other Chinese media at the scene were stunned. They could still play in the second quarter of the last game, but this game was like this.
American journalists disagreed: "Bobo sometimes lets players play halftime, and only he will do this."
In fact, this is indeed the case. The starting point guard from the third quarter: Jiang Yuntao!!!
"Me?" Jiang Yuntao was scared by Popovich's substitution again. He was too casual. Did he just let himself play like this? Later he figured out that it must be Brin Forbes' poor performance that made the Spurs coaching staff take the initiative to make changes and let him play and try the second half.
"Since you want to try, then try it from the beginning." Coach Li Ke analyzed in the imperial capital. Indeed, if you try it at the beginning, the effect will be perfect. If the score is widened, there is still room for salvation, leaving room for the team to chase points.
Popovich could see clearly than anyone on the field, so he patted Jiang Yuntao's butt hard: "gogogo!"
What surprised Bobo was that Jiang Yuntao, who had always been introverted and did not take the initiative to talk to the coach, suddenly turned around and asked him a question: "If I have a chance, can I play the 1V1 breakthrough tactic?"
"If the inside line is pulled out and let go, you will definitely break through decisively!" Popovich nodded. Breakthrough is always the best scoring weapon. If it is used well, it can be a foul. There is a theorem that the closer you are to the basket, the easier it is to score.
"OK!" I feel relieved if Jiang Yuntao's facial expression is like you.
Messina stood up and asked Popovich: "What did this kid say?"
“He said he wanted to break through and score.”
"Haha..." Messina laughed dryly and sat back on the spot. Now the only Spurs have a higher breakthrough success rate. Manu is Manu. Even Parker is difficult to break into the penalty area, let alone Jiang Yuntao, who has not made any breakthroughs in the training game.
"Jiang Yuntao starts in the second half!"
"Mory passed the ball to Jiang Yuntao!"
"Damn, Jiang Yuntao asked the inside to pull it open???"
What shocked the basketball commentators on the sidelines was that Jiang Yuntao made a move-away tactical gesture after getting the ball. This is a basic tactic for a defender to break through with the ball. The center needs to pull to the weak side and the power forward moves forward to pick-and-roll!
Popovich, who had just taken a sip of water, stood up instantly. This tactic was for Leonard and Manu. What is this kid doing!
Jiang Yuntao didn't look at the coach's seat's reaction, so he wanted to transform into a stubborn fish and try the effect of this skill bonus on the basketball court!
The Spurs' tactical execution is too strong. Since Jiang Yuntao made a gesture, Ade and Gasol subconsciously pulled to both sides. Ade quickly raised up to cover Jiang Yuntao's pick-and-roll.
The defense of Jiang Yuntao was former Warriors defender Ian Clark. He keenly smelled the pick-and-roll and surrounded Jiang Yuntao in advance.
However, at this moment, Jiang Yuntao moved!
As Clark moved, Jiang Yuntao dropped the ball and made a quick breakthrough. He held back his breath and collided with Clark. This time he did not squeeze in as he had before. His body was stuck in half of Clark's position like a flexible fish. His body was tough and did not fall at all. He dribbled the ball with an extremely low center of gravity and broke into the inside line!
Clark had no idea that Jiang Yuntao, as a shooter, would make such a decisive breakthrough. It was too late to make up for defense in the inside, so he was ready to jump in advance to predict the block.
But Jiang Yuntao's reaction ability was too strong. At the moment when Clark's close force weakened, he suddenly burst out and closed the ball and made a three-step layup. In the third step, he quickly made a low-handed layup, pushing the defender away like a fish!
Clark felt that he couldn't use his strength. He wanted to jump hard but was stuck by his opponent's body. How could he use his body?
"Jiang Yuntao broke through with the ball and scored a quick layup!!! He took the opponent's defender alone!"
"That's so awesome!"
"Hold the grass!! Is China's power?"
Chapter completed!