It was a training match that made those who heard it cry and those who saw it sad.

In just 15 minutes, the five members of the youth team wanted to find a toilet to cry.

It’s so hurtful!

Five veterans, two of whom have been retired for more than a year, were defeated!

Several young people doubted whether they were dreaming...

But, it was really blown away!

Iguodala plays the point guard, and the power forward is Josh Smith. His organizational skills are not bad. He scored 23 points in 17 rounds, and his efficiency is not bad. As for the opponent's group of old men who took the lead in fierce physical confrontation, that's okay.

It's not a reason, the people on their side are younger and the physical confrontation is not small either.

Just can't guard against the other party!

Several players on the sidelines were stunned. Rasheed Wallace and Tracy McGrady, two players who had experienced the pick-and-roll era of Stockton and Malone in their 36s and 77s, seemed to have seen Jordan retire.

Malone easily won the MVP!

Malone could finally feel proud. After Chip Englander blew the whistle to end the game, Malone patted Josh Smith on the shoulder and laughed loudly: "Haha, Josh, good job, it puts some pressure on me."

, but you still have to work hard..."

Stockton also came to Liu Mang: "You see, this is the power of pick and roll. Use pick and roll more often. What's the use of learning high post and low post? It's better..."

Just when Stockton and Malone were showing off, Liu Mang turned off the peak training mode...

Malone was showing off when he suddenly felt his legs go weak. Fortunately, he was holding on Josh Smith's shoulders so he didn't fall down.

Josh Smith felt desolate inside, so he quickly supported Malone: ​​"Carl, are you okay?"

"It's okay, maybe I used too much force. I haven't played like this for a long time, and my physical strength is not enough..." Ma Long felt weak all over.

Even a year and a half ago, Malone was still the first-class power forward who averaged more than 30 minutes per game and scored 14 9 4. He had not played for more than a year, and Liu Mang used peak training mode to squeeze out his physical fitness to support such a high level.

After a few minutes, my physical fitness also collapsed.

Stockton also felt his strength suddenly collapse, and was supported by Liu Mang.

The other three veterans are okay, they play like role players, and they are active players. They have retired for more than a year, and now their physical fitness has collapsed, although Stockton and Malone have maintained good figures.

This is why after some players have been frozen for a year, even if they change teams and are given the ball and time, it will be difficult for them to return to their previous level, especially for players over 30 years old.

Seeing that the young players were all shocked, Coach Kruger's goal was achieved. This is what he wanted, so that the players would have enough motivation to learn new playing styles, which was exactly what Liu Mang expected.

Let Stockton and Malone relax for a while. In the second training game, formal pick-and-roll training began. Some very simple pick-and-roll cooperation. The simpler, the better. They can adapt faster. When playing against the Lakers' pick-and-roll team,

Before a very average team can use the pick-and-roll tactic in a game.

Coach Kruger and Stockton will not ask Liu Mang and others to immediately use the pick-and-roll as their main offensive option. The Eagles have always been famous for their many changes in tactics and their opponents' inability to figure them out. The pick-and-roll tactic is only part of the team's system.

part.

After Shuangsha rested for a while, he saw several core players who were very excited to learn the pick-and-roll play style. He regained his energy and started coaching on pick-and-roll tactics.

The overall amount of training in the morning was actually very small. The main reason was that a few veterans were a little tired after playing a 15-minute match. The young players played a 15-minute match as if they were just having fun. The subsequent pick-and-roll training and the tactical training for the Sonics in the afternoon went smoothly.

conduct.

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"The SuperSonics seem very excited." McGrady chewed his braces and said to Liu Mang.

"Well, they should work very hard today. They want to win in front of their boss. You see, the person behind their bench is their boss." Liu Mang responded.

"Then how are we going to fight today?"

"How to fight? Beat to death!"

"You really have no sympathy at all..."

"No, no, no, I call it great love, do you understand? Even if I tell you, you don't understand. Let me tell you simply. You see their boss is going bankrupt. Help him make up his mind to sell the team so that he doesn't suffer so much.

, isn’t it better?”

"There's nothing much to talk about with someone like you who went to college. You're so talkative."

Tracy McGrady and Liu Mang bragged for a while and then went to the technical desk to touch magnesium powder.

By 6:40 in the evening, players from both teams had already entered the "New Year's Eve game" between the Eagles and SuperSonics.

The owner of the Eagles, Steven Price, a second-generation rich man who has counterattacked, had an old friend come to watch the game at his home arena today. He decisively went to show off for a while, took the microphone and started to show off that the Eagles have 26 wins and 1 loss this season.

’s opening record, with an emphasis on 26 consecutive victories.

Price's favorite thing is to count his money and show off to his old friends that he is now making a lot of money and his career is booming.

Listening to Price's showy tone, Liu Mang felt that humanity always shines with brilliance...

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Price finished showing off, the final preparation time before the game was over, and the lights dimmed amid Prince's swaying dance.

As Rasheed Wallace roared, Kwame Brown clapped his hands to stir up the atmosphere, Liu Mang threw magnesium powder into the air, and amidst the manic cheers on the scene, the two teams came on stage!

The Hawks sent out a lineup of Liu Mang, Tracy McGrady, Prince, Rasheed Wallace, and Kwame Brown.

The SuperSonics sent Francis, Ray Allen, Damir Wilkins, Rashard Lewis, and Nick Collison.

After Rasheed Wallace's heart-rending roar, Liu Mang heard two reminders.

"Ding... The Eagles' devilish home game triggered, and the Sonics' morale was suppressed, from Rasheed Wallace and Phillips Arena fans."

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Ding... SuperSonics players are far more motivated and excited than usual, offsetting the Devil's home pressure and still in a state of excitement."

Originally, it was a natural thing for the Sonics to be sold, and their owner Barry Ackley did not need to hold on for so long. He had already sold it this past summer, but the Sonics got Francis last season.

The combination of Francis Garay-Aaron Garashad-Lewis can at least guarantee first place in the division, giving their boss something to think about.

That's why the current situation arises. Their owner wants to sell but is reluctant to let the Sonics leave Seattle. The players want to buy time for the owner to find a rich man willing to take over the Sonics.

Liu Mang thought about it carefully and realized that this was his own influence.

Liu Mang didn't think deeply about whether this was a good thing or not. It didn't matter to him, he just did it.

Liu Mang came to his free throw line and observed the opponent's players. There was one top star and two first-class players. The role players were outstanding. Their boss's operations were not a big problem. Unfortunately, we are in an era when most NBA bosses do not make money.

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Nick Collison, the future soul of the Sonics Thunder, came to the center circle with a strong fighting spirit. Kwame Brown also received instructions from Liu Mang today. He must win, and win by a big margin. He must not let the fans and the media feel that

It won't work if they lose one game.

After selecting the ball, the referee came to the center circle, pointed to the positions on both sides, blew the whistle to start the game, and threw the ball into the air.

jump ball!

Nick Collison jumped up hard and tried his best to reach for the ball, but Kwame Brown caught the ball faster!

Liu Mang received the jump ball and quickly sprinted towards the frontcourt. When he passed the center line, Liu Mang quickly pulled horizontally to change direction. After Kwame Brown jumped the ball, he went up to block Francis who wanted to block Liu Mang.

"Ding...the pick-and-roll master is triggered at level 5, and the host's speed is 8 within two seconds..."

Liu Mang's speed soared to over 100 and he rushed into the three-point line!

too fast!

The other Sonics players were frightened and rushed forward. Liu Mang threw the ball to the right side of the top arc. McGrady caught the ball and shot a three-pointer...

Hit!

It started off so violently!

The fighting spirit of the Eagles is so strong! The Sonics players felt the fighting spirit of the Eagles. The last time they played against each other at home, they were beaten by the Eagles who were on a winning streak. The Sonics players seemed to have seen the scene at that time.

Exactly the same tactics, exactly the same style of play, it's still Liu Mang who passes the ball, and it's still McGrady who scores the goal!

After McGrady reduced the burden of organizing offense and focused on shooting and single defense, he quickly adjusted to become a super scorer who only took 15 shots per game but averaged 20 per game, and could occasionally score soaring points!

During the transition of offense and defense, the Sonics attacked. After Francis advanced, he broke through and passed the ball to Damir Wilkins. Liu Mang defended Allen. Prince went to double-check Francis and let Damir Wilkins pass.

Erkins is an opponent with a relatively poor three-pointer.

Damir Wilkins' first three-pointer... decisively missed.

but!

Nick Collison actually grabbed an offensive rebound over Kwame Brown!

Nick Collison passed back to Damir Wilkins, and Damir Wilkins threw the ball towards the top arc. Liu Mang was already about to leave, and Ray Allen caught the ball and hit an open three-pointer!

Nick Collison is probably the most dedicated player besides the three major players. He really loves this team and is one of the rare role players. The team and players are loyal to each other until Nick Collison

He is 39 years old, and his hair and beard are already gray. He really can’t play anymore. He announced his retirement only after the Thunder’s Big Three were eliminated in the first round of the 2017-2018 season, and the Thunder also announced that they would play for this career.

Role players who average less than 6 points have their jerseys retired.

The SuperSonics didn't hesitate at the start and gave the Eagles a three-pointer!
Chapter completed!