Chapter 36 [Strong words and reasoning]
71 to 65, the Wolverines defeated the visiting Wildcats at home, and the win was very dangerous and almost reversed.
Although it was just a warm-up, the Wildcats finally used the "shark-cutting tactic" against Bobby, sending him to the free throw line again and again.
The NCAA's free throw rules are very strange. When a team's ordinary fouls in the halftime have accumulated to 7 times (including 7 times), each time the opponent makes a foul, the opponent will get a "1+1" free throw opportunity, that is, if the first ball is scored, you will get another free throw opportunity. If the first ball is scored, there will be no second time.
When a team's regular fouls in the halftime amounts to 10, each foul will be awarded 2 free throws.
Bobby's free throw was bad. He missed the first free throw twice in a row, giving the offensive power to his opponent for nothing, which was very harmful to morale. Fortunately, Carman showed his dominance at the basket and scored three goals in a row to stabilize the situation.
Wang Jun attracted the defense from one side in the last few minutes, watching his teammates hang the ball to Kaman for a strong attack. Kaman attracted double teams and split the ball. He shot a 45-degree shot on the right side and scored 17 points in the whole game.
After the game, Wang Jun and Kaman waved to the stands together and enjoyed the applause of the fans.
Wang Jun found the feeling of a star.
The atmosphere of the warm-up match is so warm. I wonder what the situation will be like after the start of the top ten leagues?
What about the championship? Will the stadium be filled with spectators?
Wang Jun was still a little nervous before the game, and now he is looking forward to the next game.
He is a man who longs for sight and wants to become famous.
That night, Wang Jun and Abby had supper together, but did not eat a weight loss package. They celebrated a little and continued to train with the team the next day.
After a warm-up match, everyone felt that Wang Jun was completely different from before.
He has a good choice in his move, and he is at a low position at the defensive end and will not be easily beaten by a forward who lacks shooting ability. If the power forward pulls to the periphery to cover, his efficiency in switching defense guards will also improve.
After losing weight again, Wang Jun was faster and was abused more often. He also gained experience when defending, kept a distance and strictly prevented breakthroughs and made the opponent shoot.
Wang Jun and the two starting insiders had a "chemical reaction". He could score with double covers and also provided assists from close range. Carman and Bobby were very efficient, regardless of misplaced jump shots or empty cuts.
After a week, when the two coaches made a bet, everyone could see that Wang Jun had adapted to the rhythm of the game and was more suitable for starting than Powell.
On that day, Johnny called David and said, "If Adamson admits defeat and is willing to help you seriously, I still hope that the coaching staff will not change. After all, finding an assistant coach is more troublesome than finding a player. It is either low-level or lack of experience."
David snorted: "I thought so too, but he will never give in. It is possible to make some excessive demands. From last season to now, I have given him countless opportunities. You can ask and see what he said. I hope he leaves and has enough time to get along with him. Johnny, even if you think about him, he will not treat you as a good person. He doesn't believe that there are good people in this world because he is too bad!"
In the afternoon, Johnny came to the stadium and the training just ended.
He came by himself, and was about to give Adamson a step.
Johnny asked: "Gill, Wang Jun is already a qualified starter. His strength can make up for the lack of speed. Do you admit that David won this bet?"
Is this going to drive him away? Adamson frowned.
David really recognized Adamson's character, and he would never think about it in the better direction.
Adamson immediately complained. "Johnny, you know basketball. Can't you see why Wang Jun can play well? David arranged special tactics for him, allowing Chris and Bobby to create opportunities for him. He is playing as the core of the outside line. What's the awesome thing about scoring a few goals? If the rest of the team has tactical arrangements, they will not be worse than him!"
David was helpless when he heard Adamson's improper statement. "Are you confused? I arranged tactics for Wang because he was good at shooting from mid to long distance, and others had to break into the basket even if they played double screens. Haven't you seen enough of this last season? Can you not be so amateur?"
"Anyway, I just don't accept it..." Adamson began to give up.
But he didn't think about it. From beginning to end, he judged a gentleman with a villain's heart. It was because he was dissatisfied with David becoming the head coach, rather than David taking the initiative to reject him. He caused too many troubles and the other party was forced to fight back.
"What do you want?" David asked.
Adamson was silent for a moment and made his own request. "Unless he could score 20 points in a training game without Chris's partner, I would admit that he was strong. Because the person who is really strong is Chris, not him."
Johnny was completely annoyed Adamson.
Is Kaman the real one strong? Didn’t you still have time last season?
Johnny began to wonder if Adamson was really capable. He just had five years of qualification at the University of Michigan and had not really proved himself.
Johnny was about to speak, but Adamson started to make trouble again.
He shouted at the players: "Everyone, do you think the coach arranges tactics for this new Chinese? Is this fair? Why not arrange it for you? You have better physical fitness and I am more optimistic about your future than this guy with more fat than muscle."
Some people were really depressed when they heard Adamson’s instigation.
Who doesn’t want to be the core of the team and make a name for themselves? Wang Jun’s skills are rough but more valued, which is a bit unpleasant.
David was silent, he was thinking.
20 points don't sound like a lot, 10 two-pointers are enough, but he knows very well that Wang Jun has never scored more than 20 points in a match.
As long as the others are allowed to take action, the two of them will defend Wang Jun together. With his current strength, he will definitely not be able to break the double team.
At this time, Wang Jun spoke. "If I scored 20 points, would you say that your teammate deliberately asked me to score points?"
Adamson's anger was like methane, and he shouted angrily: "A player actually intervenes in the coach's conversation. Do you know what discipline is? What politeness is?"
Wang Jun laughed and said loudly: "It's weird. Someone didn't admit it after losing a bet. The person involved couldn't speak. He had to be polite to him first. Who do you think you are? Do you have a great dictator? Is it what you say here? What do you want? Mr. Assistant Coach who is in name only."
The last sentence Wang Jun said very hard, word by word.
The players immediately stood on David's side.
Adamson is just an assistant coach, or an assistant coach who doesn't do serious things and wants to drag the team down. Isn't it stupid to follow his mind?
Adam Sen was betrayed by his relatives and still refused to admit defeat. He always wanted to be the head coach, but he didn't want to leave in shame. He was unwilling to give up, and his desire was making him go to extremes.
Chapter completed!