Chapter 150 [Starting losing streak]
The preseason continued, and the Nets defeated the Knicks in the second game, and the Derby game gained the upper hand.
After the Knicks sent Spreville away, their outside attack power decreased, and they had to consider making a trade, otherwise it would be difficult to make the playoffs in the new season.
After two consecutive victories, the situation suddenly changed.
The Nets lost to the Hawks Pacers Bucks Celtics one after another, and narrowly defeated the 76ers at the end, achieving a record of 3 wins and 4 losses in the preseason.
The only new highlight of the Nets is Keller Korver Wang Jun absent, and he got a lot of performance opportunities and became an outside shooting point after Kittels left the court.
Korver is not good at playing ball and his defense is also very loose, but his shooting is very stable, he can score goals as long as he gets an open position, and standing on the outside can open up space and attract defense.
Van dervich regretted not sending Korver the 76ers on the day of the draft, leaving behind a waste of money.
Now he is beginning to be glad that if he exchanges Korver for cash, the 76ers will make a lot of money.
Wang Jun was suspended from training internally and didn't even have to go to the stadium. Because he claimed to be injured, he stopped shooting training and stayed in the apartment to exercise.
If it is another player, being stuck at home may affect his condition, but Wang Jun will not. The system has too many training methods, so he is usually too busy to be busy.
Wang Jun doesn't even leave the house, Abby will shop in a nearby supermarket and buy ingredients. The two of them cook at home together at night.
The two lived a very warm life. But Wang Jun didn't know what Abby wanted to investigate, nor did he know how to get the relationship closer.
In fact, he only needs a affectionate confession; he doesn't even need to confess his love. He can get things done if he is bold and kisses directly. Women are eager to be conquered in their bones.
A more tactful way is to give gifts. Women are generally not resistant to men's gifts. Unfortunately, Wang Jun is an idiot. After winning the doll in the amusement park, he never officially gave Abby gifts.
Wang Jun devoted most of his energy to training, respected Abby as much as he kept a distance, and Abby was a little dissatisfied.
Wang Jun respects Abby and believes that if he can't become a male god, he will not be worthy of her.
But in Abby's opinion, it seems that he doesn't like him so much. You can't let girls take the initiative in this kind of thing, right?
Two people like each other very low emotional intelligence, which is often a long-term relationship.
During the break, the first team strength list of the NBA new season was announced.
The Nets are generally underestimated, ranking eighth after Lakers, Spurs, Mavericks, Timberwolves, Kings Pacers, Pistons and other teams.
After the preseason, the Nets signed a two-year contract with Korver, the same as Wang Jun's.
Korver proved himself that his mission on the court was very simple, with a fixed three-pointer and a three-pointer running, helping his teammates open up space.
In addition to the 23-point shooting guard Brandon Armstrong, selected by the Rockets in the first round in 2001, the Nets seem to be not short of outside lines. When Wang Jun comes back, there are four No. 2 positions.
The Nets began the journey of the new season with hidden internal contradictions.
In the first game, we challenged the Toronto Raptors away.
Unfortunately, there was a problem with the Nets' No. 2 position in the first game.
Vince Carter broke Kittles out and scored 39 points and 5 rebounds in the game. Even if the Nets were the best in other positions, they still lost the game 87 to 90.
The Nets could not defend against Carter's singles. Kidd passed the ball at the critical moment, and Kitels missed the three-pointer and failed to drag the game into overtime.
At the last moment, Scott had a problem with the formation. He asked Kittles, who had played for 39 minutes, to complete the last attack. Although he had the ability to stabilize three-pointers and was physically energetic, Korver could only guard the water dispenser on the bench and didn't play for a minute of the game.
Back at home, the Nets played against the Timberwolves, Kidd showed his power, scoring a triple-double of 24 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists, and the team drove the ball to win the first victory of the season.
The Nets' problems are still serious, relying too much on the star performance, and Kitels is in poor form. He was beaten again against the "madman" Spreville, and he made 2 of 10 shots in the game and scored only 4 points.
Except for Mo Ning, other substitutes were playing soy sauce, playing for about 10 minutes and had no performance.
The Third Nets lost to the Wizards, Kittles was completely deflated by Larry Hughes, and he made 2 of 13 shots and scored only 6 points with free throws.
The "Mosquito" is in a bad state, and the fans can see it clearly, but Scott still insists on not allowing Korver and other substitutes to play. His persistence is comparable to Conan's persistence and indevelopment...
Doug Owalton played for 5 minutes, while Korver still played zero. Kittles played for 38 minutes, and his efficiency was outrageous. Kidd couldn't fill this big hole with 30 points and 9 assists.
Back at home, the Nets lost to the Rockets happily. 75 to 86, and the offensive end was silent.
Jefferson Kid Kitels played for more than 40 minutes, and Mo Ning played for 28 minutes, defending Yao Ming at the low post. Yao Ming was playing the ball, while Mo Ning was playing the life.
In just one day, the Nets lost to the Pacers again in the fifth game.
Kitelskid Jefferson and the other two played for more than 40 minutes.
Martin was absent due to a shoulder injury, and the marginal man Aaron Williams, who appeared on the bench, suddenly became Scott's favorite.
Aaron played for 42 minutes, more than the previous four games combined. Although he scored 15 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists, he was a coolie player in the interior, good at rebounds and blocks, and had no special skills in offense. He mainly relied on picking up bargains and couldn't open up space.
Rodney Rodgers, who is experienced and able to shoot three-pointers, actually sat off the court, having enough strength but nowhere to use it.
When leaving the stadium, Rogers saw the trash can on the roadside, and had a strong urge to pick up the lid and throw it on Scott's face as a shield. When the lid bounces back, he will continue to shake it. You are not that Rogers.
After five games, Wang Jun's suspension period ended.
Next game, the Nets played back to back against the Celtics, a playoff team.
This was the time when people were employed, but Scott did not mean to call Wang Jun to come back and announced that he would continue to suspend training.
The move angered Kidd, and the two broke out in the locker room.
"1 win and 4 losses, we were the Eastern Conference champions last season. Now you don't want to enter the playoffs? As long as you use him, you can definitely strengthen the offense."
"I don't need someone who is undisciplined. Unless he takes the initiative to admit his mistake, he will not appear." Scott stared at Kidd and said expressionlessly.
"I'm so sorry that you didn't get killed by the Pistons when you were playing. Are you very glad that you were too soft, so they don't care about you?" Kidd shouted.
"You're too busy with it"
"That's because you're too stupid."
Scott was insulted in public, his eyes widened, but he didn't have the courage to punch Kidd directly.
The reason he found for himself was that the coach and the team's core fight would be a scandal if it was spread. This personality sounds good and is not ostentatious and low-key; it sounds ugly and lacks blood.
He only saw Wang Jun's shortcomings, and when he saw Wang Jun refuting, he felt that it was difficult to manage. He was a thorn, but he consciously ignored Wang Jun's courage and straightforwardness.
After all, Scott was still the head coach, and Kidd couldn't arrange for Wang Jun to play in the end.
In the sixth game, because of dissatisfaction with Scott, he felt angry. Kidd played badly and Jefferson was beaten by Pierce. The most difficult person was Mo Ning, who scored 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Unfortunately, the Nets still collapsed in the last quarter, lost to the Celtics away, and suffered four consecutive losses.
Chapter completed!