That was the most classic collision of the triangle offense and Preston tactics on the highest stage.

The final result is also known to everyone.

The Kings and Lakers met in the playoffs for three consecutive years, with the pinnacle being the seven-game Western Conference Finals in 2002.

But without exception, it was the Lakers who had the last laugh.

Talent, whistle, these are things that most people see.

But as coaches, they see more tactical things.

Phil Jackson was obviously better in the showdown with Adelman.

In particular, the one-tap zone defense restricted Preston's tactics very well.

"The Lakers can win, and so can we."

Barnes' last words also ignited the confidence of the University of Texas players.

…

After mobilizing the team members, Barnes and Springman returned to the office.

Sitting down on the soft chair in the office, Barnes' face looked much more solemn than when he was at the training ground.

“Damn the Alliance Council!”

And he immediately started using foul language.

In front of the team members, he had to give everyone confidence, but when he returned to the office, he couldn't help but curse.

They were obviously being treated as cannon fodder.

Springman didn't dare to speak at this time.

After Barnes calmed down a bit, he then made a suggestion: let Lin Ying play the fifth position.

"Um?"

Barnes glanced at Springman suspiciously.

He didn't expect Springman to say that.

Springman saw that Barnes was interested, and then he told his own thoughts.

Like the triangle tactic, the Princeton tactic also has basic play styles: low series, high series and chin series.

Among these three styles of play, one or two are the most commonly used, and both are initiated by the center forward.

As Preston creator Pete Carell once said:

Most of Princeton's passes are from the small man to the big man, but the person who passes the most critical pass must be the big man.

Therefore, guarding big players is also the top priority of defense.

This is why Springman suggested letting Lin Ying play the fifth position.

If Hibbert launches an attack from the high post, Lin Ying's prediction ability and his wingspan will put more pressure on Hibbert.

As for the low post, Wendell's effectiveness in defending Hibbert is not much better than Lin Ying's.

Moreover, Lin Ying has proven his low-post defensive ability in past games, and his top shot and shot blocking are also excellent.

Maybe he can guard Hibbert better than Wendell.

This is just the defensive end.

On the offensive end, if Lin Ying pulls to the outside, then Georgetown University's biggest headache will be whether they can defend the ball or not.

While listening, Barnes took out the dried kiwi fruit from the drawer and ate it.

Springman's proposal is quite thoughtful and bold.

But the same risk is not small.

Although Lin Ying has excellent arm length, he is only over 2 meters tall after all.

As for Hibbert, the height of 2.18 meters and the wingspan of 2.26 meters are quite different.

"And there's another thing. In that case, Damai and Jeff Green can play against each other, which is also the most beneficial to us."

Seeing that Barnes didn't speak, Springman added.

Barnes nodded at this time.

"You go and say hello to Lin first. We can also arrange part of tomorrow's training, but we will wait until the game to see the details."

Barnes is relatively stable.

…

In the evening training session, Lin Ying and Durant first performed some basic training, followed by their own targeted training.

Durant is practicing shooting under confrontation, while Lin Ying is still practicing his steps and hooks under the basket.

Springman came in and smiled when he saw Lin Ying training.

This is not the first time he has seen Lin Ying practice this. He even saw Lin Ying use it during the big12 league playoffs.

Just because Lin Ying's skills at the basket are not yet mature, he didn't mention this in the chat with Barnes just now.

But this is also a strange move, especially if Lin Ying really plays the fifth position and occasionally makes a few unprepared moves under the basket, it might have a miraculous effect.

"Let Shadow go against Roy Hibbert? Ross, are you serious?"

When Springman told Lin Ying his proposal, the one who had the biggest reaction was not Lin Ying but Durant.

Springman considers the issue from the perspective of the team, but Durant considers the issue from the perspective of a friend!

With a height difference of nearly 20 centimeters, Lin Ying is a serious cannon fodder!

Springman nodded in response to Durant, but his eyes were always on Lin Ying.

Letting Lin Ying play the fifth position was an idea that suddenly came to him after the afternoon training session, so he discussed it with Barnes before asking Lin Ying first.

If Lin Ying says it can't be done now, he can discuss it with Barnes later.

After all, Barnes' current attitude is not completely supportive, and the team hasn't started training yet.

So the key lies in Lin Ying's own wishes.

"You can try it."

Lin Ying thought for a while and replied.

What Springman said does make sense.

And from the perspective of a time traveler, Springman's proposal is also very advanced.

Because of this lineup...
Chapter completed!