This Forward is Not Serious

"In fact, if there is no injury risk, Amare will be a top-paid player no matter where he is."

After joking, Duncan then said seriously.

"That's what I told him, and that finally made him take my advice."

After Duncan finished speaking, Lin Ying remembered something.

Historically, Stoudemire opted out of the player option in 2010, when he had just helped the team reach the Western Conference Finals again.

28 years old, at the peak of his career, and helping the team achieve good results and performing well, this kind of player theoretically has a stable maximum salary.

But the Suns were only willing to offer Stoudemire a five-year, 95 million contract that was slightly less than the maximum salary, and were not willing to give him a six-year maximum salary contract.

Even because of this, Cole, the team's general manager and a huge fan of Stoudemire, chose to resign.

The final result was that Stoudemire signed and then traded 5 years for 100 million to join the Knicks.

The reason for this is actually the same as what Duncan said, Stoudemire's injury risk.

The same reason as when the Mavericks gave up on Nash.

But the difference is that the Sun made this decision with the support of the medical center.

Recalling what Dr. Carter said before, it is easy to draw a conclusion:

Suns executives asked Dr. Carter for his opinion on Stoudemire's contract extension, and Dr. Carter relied on his own judgment to predict that Stoudemire would likely suffer another major knee injury, which ultimately led the Suns to make the decision to lower the price. , also led to a series of subsequent reactions.

But now that Stoudemire is willing to change his style of play, many things will definitely become different.

At least next summer, Stoudemire will most likely renew his contract with the Suns with a maximum salary.

Then the possibility of him winning the championship with the Suns will naturally increase.

"Oh, right."

Just when Lin Ying opened the car door and got out of the car, reached into his pocket and took out his cell phone to call Dr. Carter, Duncan stopped him again.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Ying looked back.

"Come on, I'm optimistic about you, the future is yours."

"..."

For a moment, Lin Ying wanted to get angry, rush into the car and press Duncan on the chair for a while.

But after looking at where Duncan was sitting in the cab, he gave up.

"Why do you say that suddenly?"

he asked politely.

"Didn't you notice? You are trying to make your teammates better, which shows that you have planned a blueprint for yourself, and there must be a championship in it."

Duncan said with a smile.

The second half of the sentence was not suitable for him to say, although he didn't think the Suns had much hope.

But the first half of what he said was true, because Lin Ying was indeed a little different from the one he knew before after arriving in the sun.

Lin Ying smiled.

Worthy of being a PhD in Psychology.

"gone."

He didn't answer, but reached out and patted Duncan's car roof, leaving Duncan with a straight back.

…

The next night, ATT Arena.

Fan attendance was average.

Unlike the Suns, where every home game is packed, the Spurs' attendance has always been low due to low game viewing.

And although the Spurs and Suns are old enemies, for Spurs fans, the Suns are just one of the opponents they have defeated in the past and continue to defeat, so their interest is naturally low.

However, in terms of TV ratings, the attention this game attracted was surprisingly good.

In addition to the Suns' style of play being highly entertaining, Lin Ying also contributed a considerable part.

He is the Spurs nemesis who is so powerful in San Antonio. Isn't it a highlight to face the Spurs?

Then there is the relationship between him and Duncan that is both enemy and teacher.

However, in a private villa in Denver, someone smoking a cigar and hugging a black girl turned on the TV early to watch the live broadcast.

In addition, the pre-game shots showed Stoudemire looking a little nervous and eager to try.

This seemingly ordinary regular season seems to hide many extraordinary elements.

After the opening ceremony, the starting lineups of the two teams were announced.

Spurs: Parker, George Hill, Richard Jefferson, Duncan, Antonio McDyess

Suns: Nash, Richardson, Grant Hill, Lin Ying, Stoudemire

The game started quickly, and Duncan jumped to get the ball for the Spurs.

And when he reaches the frontcourt, Duncan holds the ball in the low post and prepares for a singles.

Everything has two sides. The Spurs were eliminated from the playoffs early last season due to Ginobili's absence, which gave Duncan enough rest time.

After getting enough rest, the impact of plantar fasciitis on Duncan has been basically invisible.

For the Suns, Stoudemire is guarding Duncan.

He defended very seriously.

What a serious method, to put it simply, it means more physical contact.

In the past, Stoudemire's defense basically didn't like physical confrontation, and then he would wait for you to pass before jumping up to challenge you.

Although the method is different, it is similar to Camby. They are both the kind of players who block a lot of shots but can't explain their defense.

"Pay attention to your center of gravity! Pay attention to turning around!"

Ben was there on the sidelines applauding Stoudemire.

Needless to say, in addition to Stoudemire's personal defensive will, this change also lacks the role of "this master".

Duncan turned twice and found no chance.

Stoudemire's confrontation is actually not bad at all.

Duncan gave the ball directly back to Parker, and then pulled out for the pick-and-roll.

He won't waste too much energy on one offensive attempt.

A pick-and-roll, Parker faked a jump shot...

Stoudemire flew.

"Don't jump! Don't jump!"

Ben jumped anxiously on the sidelines.

Although this is actually extremely normal.

A player who has never been known for his defensive focus in his career, but suddenly becomes a defensive master one day when he wants to defend, that would be hell.

Parker rushed to the basket, but he did not get a direct shot.

Because Lin Ying's help arrived.

One top defense and one assist defense, this was the Pistons' double-Wallace defensive operation model back then.

Moreover, Lin Ying, who was taught by Da Ben, also grasped the essence.

In the past, Lin Ying also assisted in defense, but the timing of assisting in defense was a little too early.

You can't see it clearly when guarding Anthony, but defenders who help defend the ball are very worried about the opponent passing the ball.

Therefore, the timing of assisting defense is very important.

Lin Ying's time to help defend is just right, basically when Parker enters the direct attack range.

At this time, Parker felt very uncomfortable. If he directly attacked the frame, he would probably be blocked by Lin Ying, and his pass would be intercepted because he was too close to the basket and there was too little space.

Finally, he took the initiative to get close to Lin Ying and released his ultimate move, spinning top for a layup.

Unfortunately, this move was also blocked by Lin Ying. In the end, Lin Ying almost missed the shot because of the bounce, but the ball was obviously deflected.

"Dang!"

The basketball hit the hoop.

In the next second, Stoudemire returned to the basket, jumped high and grabbed the defensive rebound.

Relying on the cooperation of the two, the Suns played a successful and beautiful defense!

"That's it! That's it!"

Ben once again clapped and shouted on the sidelines, this time with an expression of excitement.

This round just now really made him feel like he was back when he was playing with the Pistons!

In a villa in Denver, Anthony had already moved his hand away from the black girl next to him, resting his chin with his left hand, and then rested his elbow on the armrest of the sofa beside him.

His brows tightened.

When the Nuggets lost the opening game, he was unconvinced because Bell was not there and the Nuggets' lineup was incomplete.

He was angry after losing the second game, because not only did the team lose, but his statistics were not as good as Lin Ying's, and he lost control of his emotions in the locker room after the game.

However, out of control was out of control. He still felt that the Suns' victory was due to luck, and Lin Ying even ate dumplings.

But in this round just now, as a bystander watching Lin Ying's defensive defense, he suddenly felt a strong threat.

While he was thinking this, Lin Ying caught the ball at the top of the arc and hit another three-pointer, giving the Suns the lead!

To be honest, the Suns and Spurs have played in the playoffs for so many years, and the lineup has not changed much. They may be more familiar with each other than a couple.

Therefore, it is no longer GDP or Snash that determines the outcome of the game between the two teams, but the "variables" of the two teams.

The so-called variables include Stoudemire's investment on the defensive end, and naturally there are also new players like Lin Ying who have joined the team.

Duncan was still holding the ball in the low post, but this time he didn't really play in isolation, but pretended to play with a back, and then waited for Jefferson to run to the bottom corner and passed the ball over.

This ball's tactics already have the prototype of "hammer tactics".

Two consecutive early exits have made Popovich start to use his brain.

Duncan is omnipotent, so there is no problem for Duncan to be the core of the organization.

Facts have proved that this is very correct. Duncan fed the ball very comfortably.

"Dang!"

That is, the "variables" of the Spurs are not as effective as the "variables" of the Suns!

Jefferson's three-pointer hit the basket.

Duncan saw where the basketball was and wanted to grab the board, but he immediately found that he was stuck!

Stoudemire is actually stuck!

If this were changed before, Stoudemire would have been looking for fast break dunk opportunities every minute, but now he is stuck!

Sir, times have changed?

By the time he turned around and shook off Stoudemire, Lin Ying had already jumped high and grabbed the defensive rebound!

In high-level competitions, many things happen in just a moment!

"pretty!"

Daben seemed to have endless energy and shouted excitedly towards the field.

But after seeing Stoudemire actually defend as he said, he was really excited.

You know that the joy of basketball is never just about how many points you score, how many rebounds you grab, and how many shots you block.

Especially at his age, it is also very happy to see the players he teaches perform on the court.

Commonly known as: Nurture!

Moreover, he now teaches two apprentices with one teacher.

Double the cultivation, double the happiness!

After Lin Ying got the rebound, he made a signature pass from the quarterback in the backcourt!

Nash said, pass the ball with one hand!

What is slightly different from his previous passes is that thanks to daily "piano playing" training, his fingers can correct the angle of the ball better than before.

I can’t say it was delivered at the right time, I can only say it was perfect!

Nash basically raised his hand and got the ball while running.

Then he went to the frontcourt against Parker's defense, looked at Hill who was about to go down the sideline, and then casually sent a pass to Stoudemire who was following up.

Huashan: It’s coming, it’s coming! A little excited!

This one was hacked to the point of shaking!

Popovich looked solemn.

He saw the "change" in the Suns, and this "change" made him very uneasy.

Because he even has the illusion that the Suns can beat the Spurs now.

It's like a school bully who has been accustomed to bullying an honest classmate, and then suddenly one day finds that the person he bullies has gained weight and cannot be beaten!

"Defense! Didn't you have dinner? Get hard!"

Perhaps feeling the threat in his heart, he roared instinctively.

It was Comrade "Jiao Zhixi" who stood up at the critical moment. He received Duncan's pass from the outside and made a three-pointer to help the Spurs stabilize the situation on the court.

Naturally, there are players among the Spurs' variables who can play well, and that's George Hill.

As a sophomore, his performance this season is fully qualified to compete for the Most Improved Award.

And after retreating to the defensive end, the Spurs began to choke Nash's passes.

As mentioned before, they are more familiar with each other than husband and wife. Naturally, which position is comfortable and which is uncomfortable.

Halfway through the attack time, the Suns haven't gotten a good chance yet.

At this time, Nash no longer sought a pick-and-roll with Stoudemire, but instead fed the ball to Lin Ying after a wave of tactics, allowing him to directly end the offense with a single.

Lin Ying lived up to expectations. After facing George Hill out of position, he completed the scoring with a beautiful turnaround jumper, which also caused a foul on Hill's beater!

Your Lin Huang, a misplaced god!

On the sidelines, Gentry secretly clenched his fist!

One of the main reasons why the Suns have suffered from "stabphobia" in recent years is that they have no absolute singles strength.

During regular time, they can rely on the unsolvable Nash Stoudemire pick-and-roll to compete with the Spurs, but as soon as the game reaches a critical moment and someone needs to step up and take over the game, it is easy for them to misfire.

Stoudemire's offensive ability with the ball is average, as long as he strangles Nash, he's basically done.

In fact, they were not like this in the beginning.

This has to start with Joe Johnson's injury.

That year, the Suns were very high-spirited under the leadership of Nash. They needed tactics (classic pick-and-roll) and singles players (Joe Johnson). They won 62 games in the regular season and even swept the Grizzlies and defeated the Mavericks in the playoffs. Reached the Western Conference Finals.

But Joe Johnson happened to be injured, and he was still in bad shape after the injury.

So the Spurs pinched the main artery of the Suns and directly chased and intercepted Nash.

The result can be imagined. When it comes to the critical moment, the sun cannot rise.

This is actually what Lin Ying said. Although Popovich was not very good at tactics at that time, he already understood this aspect.

This naturally became more apparent after Joe Johnson left the Suns.

This is actually one of the reasons why Stoudemire regrets last season.

Because O'Neal is also a strong player in singles, but it's a pity that he can't integrate with the team's tactics.

Of course, this is what Gentry is excited about now.

It's not intuitive enough when playing against other teams, but when compared against the Spurs, an old rival, the perception is too strong!

When I see the Spurs in the future, I won’t be afraid anymore!

In a villa in Denver, Anthony had asked the black girl to go aside to cool down.

He's a little flustered now.

The so-called authority-obsessed observer knows clearly. He didn’t feel strongly about playing against the Suns before, but now he is watching the Suns’ game from a God’s perspective. What he is thinking now is:

Damn it, it seems like I really can’t handle it!

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