The godfather of basketball started from conquering the NBA

"Coach, why do you look a little tired?"

Looking at the unkempt Xu Xiao, everyone tried their best to hide their smiles.

But everyone also knew that Xu Xiao must be preparing for their next game, so after laughing, Westbrook warmly handed over hot milk and hot dogs.

"Everyone is looking good today, so good, today's training task is to run back and forth with heavy loads, let's start with 10 sets of warm-ups."

"I'll go, coach, you return my breakfast."

Obviously everyone was extremely dissatisfied with this arrangement, but although everyone scolded Xu Xiao, their bodies moved involuntarily.

Started to actively warm up. Although the swear words kept coming out, there was still nothing to say in terms of mobility.

"Today everyone's training task is very simple. Let's take a look at the video of yesterday's game and some video of the game against the Grizzlies in the last round of the series."

After talking, a few assistant coaches moved the electronic screen from the office.

"Attention everyone, you can see the change of Durant's footsteps when he catches the ball."

"Have you noticed that when Durant catches the ball, if his footsteps are stepped outwards, it will naturally become a smooth step after receiving the ball, and the next step is a frontal dribble breakthrough.

And if it is straddling inward, then the next step is to pull out with your back. "

Assistant coach Kelsson explained to everyone.

"Yes, not completely. Don't always look at his success. Look at his footsteps when he is guarded."

Xu Xiao promptly reminded everyone to continue watching the video.

"If his center of gravity is not completely lowered, then after he receives the ball, he will take the ball down and make an adjustment."

The first ones to discover were Josh and Westbrook.

I have to say that Xu Xiao gave them the stars of Paul and Billups, but it was too important, and it directly improved their golf quotient several levels.

"Yes, that's why the Grizzlies don't have a high front line, but it can make Durant very uncomfortable. If it weren't for Durant's big swing, he really wouldn't be able to pass the Grizzlies Tony Allen."

Xu Xiao nodded.

"So we have to give Durant enough confrontation when he catches the ball and let him stop and adjust." Westbrook said hastily.

"It's not just that, I think we should attack early and not give him an effective chance to catch the ball, but this is likely to get us into foul trouble."

Josh continued to add.

"Guys, we caught our opponents by surprise in the last game. They will definitely study the video when they go back, so even if there is no interview with Greg, they will study and understand our tactics. Although it may not be so fast, but we must be here. Make enough preparations beforehand.”

Xu Xiao clapped his hands and stopped everyone discussing.

"You have all seen that Durant is indeed very good, but I don't think he will be invincible. From the video, we can find that he still has shortcomings. Tomorrow's game will still be very difficult, so next I say Yes, you have to listen carefully."

Xu Xiao cleared his throat very seriously, and then said:

"Tomorrow's game, the Blazers will definitely suppress the rhythm. If there is no accident, they may start with the old Miller. Durant will definitely focus on off-ball screens, so the first task tomorrow is to cover Substituting, always making sure there are defenders in front of him."

"Second, you must pay attention to the pick-and-roll between him and Aldridge. The mid-range threat between these two is very great. Tomorrow, Oden is going to face Aldridge, and Ibaka is going to guard Bogut. Remember, don't waste it on him. With too much energy, you still need to focus more on assisting defense."

"Third, pay attention to this area on the video. This area is the position where the Blazers like to pass the ball to Durant."

As he spoke, Xu Xiao used an electronic pen to draw a small rectangle on the screen with two 45-degree sides.

"Russell, your task is to block their passing line. If you don't block it, then form a flank attack on Durant immediately. Old Miller doesn't have a three-pointer. Don't worry about his shooting. The only thing to do is Pay attention to his air cuts, and the inside defense to the basket must be timely.

Those who are chasing Durant, if Durant gives the cuter the first time, don’t panic, it is time to mark Durant or need to be marked, the guards must rotate in time, we need to establish a defense line in this area , The bottom line is something we can let go of. The Trail Blazers team is the least able to use the bottom line. The only one who can cut the bottom line is Bie Licha. "

Having said that, Xu Xiao paused for a moment, then continued

"Bierich may be a surprise player for this team. If I were the head coach of the Blazers, the Blazers' offense was so constipated in the last game. If you want to change this game, you have to increase it. A connection point, so we have to get more familiar with him."

Don't pay attention to this player, Xu Xiao, who was once one of the champion players of the Warriors, but this place is different from his previous life.

In the previous life, Bierich was a rookie in 2010, but he only entered the NBA in 2015. Now, the scouts of the Blazers discovered this top power forward in Europe early, and brought him to the NBA in 2012 with a contract. into the nba.

Bie Licha has a three-pointer, can cut and respond, and has comprehensive skills on the offensive end. He is a typical European insider, but he also has big problems on the defensive end. His feet move slowly, which is a common problem among European insiders.

"Our defensive strategy against him is very simple. Let go of a section. There is no one on the baseline there. Where to let go, pay attention to sticking to him. His movement is still very slow. Whether it is Gibson or Ibaka It is possible to follow him."

"In addition, we still need to play with speed on the offensive end. They have a higher striker than us, and it is difficult to play ground. Therefore, there will be a lot of aerobic sprint shots and strong confrontation in this game. This is all for physical fitness. The test, so your physical strength is a big problem."

Xu Xiao talked to the team members while watching the replay of the video.

"Don't worry, Coach, I have confidence in us. With your training volume, I'm afraid it will be more Riley than Pat Riley."

Westbrook said jokingly.

"Since that's the case, I'm going to do ten sets of back and forth running. By the way, add weight this time."

"Russell, I'm your uncle."

"By the way, DeMar, you stay, and Bledsoe, you two come with me, and the others prepare to train today."

Xu Xiao left DeRozan and Bledsoe alone, and said to them:

"Tomorrow's game, you are the most important. Demar, your playing time will be adjusted, and your position will be changed to a small forward. Bledsoe, you will take on a large part of the role of the second position tomorrow. Can you do it? ?”

Xu Xiao has an idea in his mind, that is, he wants to reduce Jimmy's playing time. Judging from the performance of the last game, the current Jimmy can't limit Durant at all, at most it can give him a little consumption.

And Xu Xiao guessed that the Blazers would definitely press the rhythm, so he simply put both Westbrook and Bledsoe on the court, and doubled up to increase the speed.

And these two point guards are the kind with excellent physical fitness, and they don't suffer from being in the second position in time.

Bledsoe also has Thomas Jr.'s star card, but Westbrook has been pressing his playing time before, and this star card has not been fully utilized. Now he is given a lot of space to let him completely release it once.

"Don't worry, coach, as long as you dare to trust me, then I will prove it to you."