Legendary basketball manager

Chapter 662 Battle 2, Rockets vs Timberwolves!

Shen Fei has always felt that an excellent defensive player should be like jb, capable of inside and outside, bending and stretching, thick and thin, big and small, oh no, he can defend big and small.

Just like now, Butler is in danger and ordered to turn off Rubio, who was originally hot.

As soon as the golden boy turned off, the Timberwolves' offense immediately stalled.

However, Derek Williams, who was almost invisible by Butler before, finally ushered in a recovery.

Facing the defense of the king's undrafted pick Greg, Williams showed the talent of the second pick.

He first grabbed an offensive rebound inside, took off hard and made a layup!

Subsequently, Williams forced a breakthrough at a 45-degree angle on the right, against Greg's defense, and hit a layup again.

In the last round of the third quarter, he received another wonderful pass from Rubio and made a resolute shot from outside the three-point line!

After the basketball left his fingertips, it spun at high speed and drew a beautiful arc in the air...

"Shu~"

Hollow into the network!

The goal light came on, and with this three-pointer at the buzzer, the Timberwolves successfully evened the point difference.

70:70, the two teams returned to the same starting line.

After seeing Williams' performance like this, Connery in the stands was completely excited.

"Shen, am I right? Derek is the kind of all-around wing who can play both offense and defense, inside and out. Let's see how he beats the Kings hahahaha!"

"In the first half, he just didn't adapt to the rhythm of the NBA game. Let me just say, how can a player who is in the NCAA be able to adapt to the climate when he arrives in the NBA."

Connery turned his head and shouted towards the box where Fei Shen was.

Regarding this kind of forced chatting behavior, Shen Fei was quite speechless.

He was too lazy to argue with Connery, and ignored the latter.

Connery could only wave his hands resentfully.

Afterwards, Shen Fei and Ajiali beside him said:

"Derek Williams is not unadapted to the NBA, but unadapted to Butler's defense."

"He can play a good performance now, which has a lot to do with the level of the defender."

Ajali nodded upon hearing this.

After managing the Kings for more than a year, she also has some insights into the sport of basketball.

In Ajiali's view, basketball is both complex and simple.

Complexity means that in the process of development, countless basketball tactics came into being.

The simple reason is that the outcome of a basketball game, in the final analysis, still depends on the player's personal ability.

The enemy is strong and we are weak, and the enemy is weak and we are strong.

When Derrick Williams met Butler, he seemed to be at the end of his rope.

But as soon as the defender was replaced by Greg, he "live" instantly.

"It's a pity that we don't have other forward defensive resources in our team, otherwise Connery would not have the opportunity to put on such a face."

Ajiali regretted.

"It's okay, someone will teach him a lesson."

Shen Fei said with a smile.

The game between the Rockets and the Timberwolves will be the day after tomorrow.

Derek - Williams in the end what quality, then we will know.

Shen Fei couldn't help laughing when he thought of Leonard facing off against his No. [-] pick.

"It's tied again, and I don't know if I can win today..."

Ajiali brought the topic back to the game.

"It's a bit hanging. After all, the Timberwolves have been bad for several years, and there are more high-ranking rookies in the team."

"But the win or loss of the summer league is not important, as long as Jimmy Butler and Isaiah Thomas can play at their level, that's enough."

"At least for now, the two of them are playing better and better."

Shen Fei said lightly.

As a traveler, he knows the heights Butler and Thomas Jr. can reach in the future.

But neither of them is the type who can play data in the first year, and they need time to grow slowly.

Fortunately, the Kings don't have too high record requirements in the short term, and both of them have plenty of time to develop wildly!

............

The progress of the fourth quarter was just as Shen Fei said.

In terms of talent, the Kings are still not as good as the Timberwolves, and they were a little weak at the last moment.

Under the leadership of Rubio, the Timberwolves successfully completed the reversal in the final quarter.

When the red light on the timer came on and the game officially came to an end, the score was fixed at 95:90.

The Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Kings and won their first summer league win.

Among them, Rubio scored a triple-double of 10 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and was named the best player of the game.

The Minnesota's No. 15 pick Derek Williams scored 5 points and [-] rebounds.

For the Kings, Thomas Jr. scored a team-high 16 points and recorded 6 assists.

Butler scored 7 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal.

Except for the two, the big white side-Hassan Whiteside scored 15 points, 13 rebounds, and sent 3 blocked shots, and his performance was equally impressive.

In general, the two teams have achieved the effect of training, and the rookies who have focused on them have also performed well.

It was a happy situation between the two, but Connery started to mock Shen Fei again.

"Shen, it's our turn to play against each other in the next game. At that time, those wing players you selected will have a direct confrontation with Derek."

"I hope the scene will not be too embarrassing... If you are blown up by players in the same class, it will take a big blow to your self-confidence~"

Connery was full of confidence at this time, and his words were a little out of his head.

Shen Fei didn't want to pay attention to him at first, but if others provoked him again and again, if he didn't respond again, he might be softened on the spot.

So, Shen Fei stood up from his seat, and said lightly to Connery: "I selected four wing players this year, and each of them is better than Derek, and much better."

Connery froze for a moment after hearing this, and didn't know how to respond for a while.

Shen Fei's words are too crazy...

Even though Connery was ready to be dissed, he never thought that Shen Fei would give a statement so convincingly.

"Are you kidding me?"

Connery held back for a long time before replying.

"You will know the day after tomorrow. I will let four players take turns to take care of Derek."

Shen Fei said with a smile.

Connery laughed back angrily, said "yes" a few times, then turned and left the table.

............

Two days passed in a blink of an eye, and the Las Vegas Summer League ushered in the second game day.

The two teams that won the first round - the Rockets and Timberwolves - will have a showdown today.

The game kicks off at 6pm local time.

Shen Fei and A Jiali experienced the characteristics of the casino last night, played all night, and slept until 12 noon today.

After getting up, the two had a simple lunch.

Then, full of warmth and lust, they fought a lot.

After the battle, Shen Fei drove and took Ajiali to the arena to watch the match.

When they arrived, players from both sides were already warming up on the field.

Shen Fei took Ajiali's hand and walked into the box.

The picture of them walking hand in hand was also captured on the big screen by the live director, which attracted booing and cheering from the fans.

Shen Fei waved his hand towards the camera calmly, while Ajiali was a little shy and played with her phone with her head down.

Not long after, Timberwolves general manager Connery also walked into the arena and sat next to Shen Fei again.

"Hi, Shen, come here and be safe."

Connery took the initiative to say hello.

It's not that he is polite, but that he knows that if he doesn't take the initiative, Shen Fei will most likely ignore him for the entire game.

"Ah."

Shen Fei said lightly.

Connery couldn't help being a little annoyed that his hot face was stuck to his cold butt.

No matter what he said, he is also the general manager of an nba team, and he is usually respected.

Although Shen Fei is well-known in the industry, in terms of age, he is almost two rounds younger than Connery.

Anyone would be a little angry to be looked down upon by the younger generation.

"I hope that when your team is blown up in a while, you will still be so proud!"

Connery murmured, turned around and no longer looked at Fei Shen.

Shen Fei smiled slightly.

Yesterday he specially went to watch the Rockets' team training, and even gave the players a lot of blood.

After the training, Shen Fei also found Mark Jackson and asked the latter to help arrange—in the game, let Leonard, Clay, Parsons and Bo Yang take turns to face Derek Williams.

Mark Jackson and Shen Fei have been working together for more than a year.

For Shen Fei's strange requests from time to time, he was no stranger to it, and even agreed.

At that time, Shen Fei knew that there would be a good show on the day of the competition!

............

Not long after, the referee stepped onto the court with a basketball in his hand.

The main players of both sides also took their positions near the middle circle.

The game is about to start!

Tonight, both teams fielded their strongest starting lineups.

The Rockets sent: Sun Yue, Clay, Parsons, Leonard and Thabeet.

The Timberwolves sent: Rubio, Wayne Ellington, Wesley Johnson, Derek Williams and "Bai Ade" - Cole Aldridge.

Seeing the starting lineup of the Timberwolves, Ajiali frowned slightly, and said with worry:

"Ellington and Aldridge didn't play the last game, and this game was suddenly placed in the starting lineup... It seems that the Timberwolves attach great importance to today's game."

"These two players are relatively mature rookies. They have played well in NBA games."

Shen Fei nodded.

Many of the starting five tigers sent by the Timberwolves tonight are their starters in the regular season.

The Rockets' five players are either first-year rookies or drinking fountains.

In the eyes of outsiders, the Timberwolves are definitely the stronger side with stronger strength and experience today, and the Rockets are in danger!

But Shen Fei wasn't worried at all, and kept calm all the time.

Seeing that Shen Fei was so confident, Ajiali's worries gradually dissipated.

............

Soon, as the referee threw the ball high, the game officially began!

Thabeet jumped high and lost the scrimmage with Aldridge.

The Timberwolves strike first!

Rubio passed the half court with the ball and came to the top of the arc to organize.

Sun Yue opened his hands and assumed a standard defensive posture, ready to fight.

He didn't adopt a defensive strategy from the beginning, but left room for Rubio to take a step.

From this small detail, it can be seen that Sun Yue did some research on his defensive targets before the game!

Does Rubio have the three-point ability?

Yes, but not many!

Compared with his passing threat, it is definitely a wise move to let Rubio's three-pointers.

Rubio didn't expect that he would be shot at the beginning of the game, so he just shot a three-pointer to try his hand...

"duang!"

The ball hit the front of the basket and bounced out.

Leonard stuck Williams behind him, waved his hand, and easily received the rebound!

Then, he passed the ball to Sun Yue, and he started running without the ball.

Sun Yue advanced quickly with the ball.

Unexpectedly, when he was transported near the middle circle, Rubio made a horizontal move and directly completed the steal.

Seeing this scene, Shen Fei in the stands shook his head helplessly.

Similar scenes are not uncommon in China Men's Basketball games.

The lack of solid basic skills makes it easy for men's basketball guards to make mistakes when encountering high-level defenders.

Although now with Jeremy Lin, this problem has basically been solved, but Shen Fei is still a little worried.

After all, it is impossible for Shu Hao to play the whole game, and potential injuries must also be considered.

[The men's basketball team also has to reserve a guard who is good enough to dribble. ]

Shen Fei thought to himself.

However, the situation on the court was not as bad as imagined.

After the ball was stolen, Sun Yue chased after Rubio all the way like a shadow, and came to the vicinity of the penalty area.

Confident in his physical fitness, Rubio ignored Sun Yue who was chasing and defending, and took three steps, ready to attack the frame.

Sun Yue jumped high, stretched out his right hand, and went straight to the basketball...

"Snapped!"

With a crisp sound, Sun Yue pressed the ball directly on the backboard!

Chasing the big hat!

The basketball rebounded and landed at the top of the arc.

Parsons rushed to protect the ball, and then advanced with the ball.

At this time, Clay noticed that Ellington, who was facing him, was a little distracted, so he suddenly started, went outside the three-point line, and opened his hands for the ball!

Parsons looked around and immediately spotted Thompson who was open. With a flick of his wrist, he passed the ball.

Clay catches and shoots without hesitation.

The basketball drew a rainbow-like arc in the air and hit the net!

3:0, the Rockets took the lead!

At the transition of offense and defense, Sun Yue wanted to avenge his previous steal, so he began to lead the defense.

But Rubio's basic dribbling skills are very solid.

His movements are not flashy, but he is extremely adaptable and is very good at protecting the basketball with his body.

Therefore, although Sun Yue exerted a lot of defensive pressure, he also failed to steal.

However, the high-intensity defense still delayed the Timberwolves' offense.

It took more than 6 seconds for the Rupee Olympic Ball to pass through the half court!

Then organize the attack, the time is not too good.

After three passes and two leads, the ball finally came to Derek Williams.

The No. [-] pick successfully found a feeling in the middle and late stages of the last game.

At this time, he is at the peak of his state and confidence.

So, after receiving the ball, Williams confidently motioned for his teammates to pull away.

He wants to single Leonard!

Soon, everyone else on the court moved to the right side of the court, leaving the stage for the two.

Williams took a stance and took a few tentative steps towards Leonard.

But Xiaoka didn't seem to see it, and didn't respond at all.

Williams was puzzled, so he simply lowered his center of gravity and planned to make a strong attack from the right.

But the moment he dropped the ball, Leonard moved...