Chapter 44 Concern on the Other Side of the Ocean
Chen Feng, who sat on the bench for two consecutive games, was completely withered. He not only watched Pierce lead the team to kill the visiting New York Knicks at home.
He went away with the team and watched how Jefferson was powerful on the inside line, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers with a large pair.
With 25 points and 22 rebounds, Jefferson's big hands grabbed such beautiful data from the Cavaliers' basket. Rivers was not only satisfied, but also the opponent's coach said that Jefferson performed well.
However, it was not easy for the Celtics to win in this game. The score was 99:97, and they were still one point behind 15 seconds before the end of the game.
If it hadn't been for the guy who threw a three-pointer against the opponent's defense on the outside at the last moment, the final result might have been reversed.
However, except for Jefferson's excellent performance, the other people's performance is not satisfactory, and Pierce's state has been adjusting, which is not very amazing.
Rondo's assists are as stable as ever, but this guy only has five points in terms of scoring.
Except for two layup points, only one break was fouled and got two free throws.
Besides Jefferson and Pierce, only Tony Allen scored ten points with a windy shot.
Although Szebiak completed the final shot at the last minute, the three-pointer only had a shooting rate of six shots.
Even Szebiak himself was lucky after scoring the last goal. Even if the goal was not confused, it is estimated that he was not very sure when he shot.
"The opponent's biggest ace LeBron James hasn't played yet. If this allows us to meet the other side in the playoffs, it's not a good chance of winning, at least for now."
Although Rivers was satisfied with the team's three consecutive victories in the preseason during the post-match interview, after returning to the hotel, he still analyzed the team's shortcomings with Thibodeau.
"Our average height inside is not excellent. Ratliff, Perkins, Jefferson, including that wild boy, there is no absolute commanding height here."
"Look at the front-court rebounds we were grabbed by the Cavaliers in the second half, and you can see that our inside defense is actually not strong, especially in the rebound competition, which has always been at a disadvantage."
Siebodeau's analysis perspective is more from the profession. He is responsible for defense, so his entry point is to put it on the defensive rebound and the protection under the basket.
And what Siberdeau said has enough data to be based on. In the last two games, the rate of their opponents scoring with a second attack has increased by five percentage points, which is very annoying.
The rebound protection in the backcourt is not good. First, it can't hit a fast attack counterattack, and second, it is easier to be scored by the opponent.
The Cavaliers' inside line is not the best in the league, but the Celtics are very troublesome to support.
If this problem is not solved well, the new season is likely to be found by those competitors.
As for the team's offensive tactics? That's what Rivers needs to consider. Siberdeau will not overdo his authority.
"In the first game, we did a good job in protecting the inside line. The Raptors' inside height is actually similar to that of the Cavaliers. Don't forget that Igoskas' bounce is not good. Although this guy is tall, he still fires more often outside and doesn't like to fight inside."
"It's just that Vallejo and Gooden performed well in this game. They have a good control over rebounds."
Rivers did not deny Siebodeau's evaluation of the team's defense, but he also did not erase the efforts of the players. At least now it seems that the Celtics' defense is much better than last season.
Last season, only LaFlenz, which is basically the same as the disabled, can be used. Now Jefferson and Perkins have grown up, and their inner bench thickness is good.
"Doug, we can protect the penalty area and rebounds in the first game because Chen Feng beat Bagnani, but it's impossible to expect this boy to do this every night, right?"
Siberdu will not give in on professional issues. He still thinks that the team's inside height is not enough, which is always a fatal defect. Once he meets a strong team, it is easy to suffer losses on it.
"Tom, you can't let me conge into a Shaquier or Yao Ming out of thin air now, can you?"
Rivers knows that his partner is right, but height is predestined, and he can't do anything about it. He can't find a machine tool to put all the guys in the team on the length, right?
"Then the best way for us is to compress the space on the inside line as much as possible. Don't leave too many gaps for each other. Otherwise, we have to rely on those guys to fight by themselves."
Siberdu can only think of such a way now. After all, he also said God, and he can't let Perkins and others start secondary development.
However, when Chen Feng's physical fitness was tested, the boy seemed to be still in the developmental stage. Maybe he could expect that his height could continue to improve.
At this time, thinking of the headache boy, Sibodu was a little hopeful that he could guard the basket for the team, just like the things he did in the first pre-season.
Maybe Chen Feng still lacks experience in the game, but his toughness will always make many opponents feel hopeful and deterr. Of course, he is really dark.
Even Perkins complained to Thibodu during training. Chen Feng's stuck position is really black and fierce. Whoever wants to get stuck with him must pay a certain price.
And when playing hard, the boy is never soft, like kicking head-on through Bagnani. If it were Jefferson or Perkins, he might have chosen to pass the ball instead of hard.
In the first game, the Celtics' rebounds beat the Raptors, also because Chen Feng got eight rebounds on the inside line. In addition, he stayed under the basket and could always interfere with the rhythm of his opponent's take-off.
And his blocking ability is really good. Those two long arms blocked Bagnani to death. When grabbing the rebound, he can also risk his body to fight against his opponent.
However, the boy's only flaw may be his inexperience and fouls a little too many times.
In less than 20 minutes of the first game, he received four fouls. Even if he was not sent off by a technical foul, it would be difficult for him to hold on until the end of the game.
"In fact, it's okay to have Chen Feng. As you said, he always has a deterrent to others. I even sometimes worry about whether he will take the opportunity to slap others."
Rivers looked at Siberdu's expression and knew that he remembered the savage bald boy again.
Now that I think about it, it is precisely because of that boy, the Celtics' defensive strength is indeed much more fierce, as if everyone can be brought out of a tyrannical temperament by him.
Even Perkins, the honest man, will stand up with others for grabbing a rebound on the field.
Alas, but now Rivers will worry about that boy. It's easy to use, but Chen Feng's banditry and too tough personality are always a troublesome thing.
Originally, Rivers planned to put Chen Feng into NBDL to exercise, but as soon as he revealed his mouth to Angie, his old partner Angie directly rejected it.
"Do you know what the boss said when he talked about the boy two days ago?" Angie said that the boss, of course, refers to the old bandit Auerbach.
"Forget it, Danny, don't tell me anything about the boss. I still have nightmares and think of the time when he was in power. Those days are simply hell."
Rivers rarely has anything to be particularly afraid of, but considering Auerbach's strong style at the beginning, it is estimated that anyone who has experienced it will leave an indelible impression.
"Well, like you, you are a little nervous when talking about the boss, but I told the boss about the use of that boy, and the boss asked me a question."
Angie seems to have the same experience as Rivers, but what he said still aroused Rivers' interest. This dough fat man really wants to know what Auerbach said about Chen Feng.
"He asked me, did you know that this guy would be the best rebound king in the league before Rodman was 25 years old? Since Chuck Daly can trust his own men, why can't you? A guy who has had a criminal record and can only work as a security guard at the airport can become the rebound king. Can't Chen Feng, a wild boy who came out of the street, make a name for his name in the NBA? Doug, I don't dare to question the boss's vision, and the boy's performance in the first game was actually not bad.
"That's what the boss said, and then I'm speechless, because I'm not God. I really can't predict what will happen to that boy in the future. After all, a few months ago, I thought he was not qualified to play NBA games at all, but now he has responded to my doubts with practical actions. Doug, to be honest, even now So far, I don't like him either. This boy seems to like to be against others very much.
When chatting in private, Angie doesn't have to hide her thoughts too much, at least not to Rivers.
"Danny, I can only say that you two have different personalities. You like to look at others, but there is something in Chen Feng's personality that he will respond to other people's doubts very fiercely. Just like that trial, he doesn't talk too much, but this little guy will shut you up in the most direct way.
Rivers is not reconversing the relationship between Chen Feng and Angie now, because two people with the same tough personality will not be so easy to be soft.
"Well, there is no need to mention the direct conflict between him and me for the time being. Anyway, it is not a problem that can be solved in a day or two. Now you'd better not think about delegation of him, and I have also watched the game. His performance on the court is really good, and playing many games will make him adapt to the rules of the NBA faster."
"I hope, I can only pray to God that when this boy comes to the field next time, don't provoke the referee. I don't want a reporter to ask me about the discipline of the players after every game."
Rivers' only expectation now may be this. After all, it is really rare for a bold guy like Chen Feng, and God knows whether he has really learned a lesson.
However, Rivers can also come to a conclusion through the observation of these two games. When the boy was watching the game on the sidelines, his scratching expression had proved that he didn't like the cold bench.
After sending Angie away, Rivers stood in front of the tactical board of the office. Chen Feng's name was heavily drawn by him. "I hope you can really add some information to the team's inside defense."
Chen Feng, who was experimenting with the softness and hardness of the sofa he had just bought in his rented house, suddenly sneezed, "Sneeze! Who on earth is chattering me behind my back? Sneeze! One thought and two scolds... Copy, who is scolding me again?
"Sneeze... Er, one thought, two scolded three... It seems that I have caught a cold... My God! It's not true. I don't want to end the suspension penalty just because of this.
In fact, Chen Feng's foreboding was quite accurate, just when he was busy looking for clothes and not continuing to brighten his tough muscles.
There is really a passenger plane carrying visitors from the other side of the ocean, and the visitors are sitting in their seats and looking at the information submitted by Chen Feng when he participated in the draft.
"I really don't know what those guys in Houston are doing. No one knows the news about a new Chinese immigrant in this draft. Is there only one Yao Ming worth reporting in their eyes?"
"Even if you can know what color of underwear Yao Ming wears every day? Opening the newspaper every day is about the same person's news. I have read it for four or five years, and it's not new for a long time.
"We need a new focus. Xue Yuyang failed to go to the NBA, but Yi Jianlian will participate in the draft next year, so we need to find a new explosive point outside Yao Ming."
While looking at the information in her hand, Xie Miaomiao recalled her generous statement in the office of the editor-in-chief of the newspaper a day ago.
Anyway, she won in the end, although the price paid is quite high. If she fails this time, she will definitely go back to be the host obediently, and can't continue to run wildly outside like this.
I guess the family also talked to the uncle who was the editor-in-chief, hoping that this gamble would not lose too badly.
The information of this guy in her hand is also the bargaining chip with her uncle who is the editor-in-chief.
The most important thing about a guy who came out of the street is that he is Chinese. If it had been put a few years ago, he should still take a Chinese passport.
It's just that his identity should be a legal resident of the United States now, but Xie Miaomiao believes that such an identity background is a little complicated, and it is likely to write a different feeling from reporting Yao Ming.
Yao Ming is a good baby, but the one he wants to aim at now looks like a bad boy.
Perhaps, such a contrast is the main reason why she decided to take a risk. The dead domestic basketball, if there are really a few such guys, it may seem more lively.
Xie Miaomiao knew that when she first saw the orange elf of basketball, she was captured by it, and she might be destined to be entangled with it in her life. Now do you want her to go back to be the host of any news channel or entertainment channel? It's better to kill her directly with a gun.
"I hope you don't let me down, otherwise my independent report is likely to be the first Waterloo in my career. I don't want to really go back and be a puppet TV host."
In this way, in the face of an unknown challenge, Comrade Xie Miaomiao can only clenched his pink fist and cheer himself up.
However, her behavior, which looks powerless but cute, makes the uncles next to her feel a little out of control.
After all, in the height of tens of thousands of feet, with such a beautiful little girl beside you, your heartbeat will be abnormal.
Now Comrade Xie Miaomiao may not know that the two dimples hanging on his face have attracted a lot of uncles and wolf-like eyes.
It's just that she doesn't know what kind of guy Boston is waiting for her...
(First of all, it's not the same as this book. She specializes in writing about a beautiful female reporter. In fact, she was going to write a man at the beginning, but there is a girl with a good relationship in the group. We all like to call her Miao Miao. Recently, she is not in a good mood, so when she wrote it, she changed it to her. I hope I write this. The story can make her feel depressed during this period and become happy again. That's all, not repetition... Don't get me wrong, and I will make this character interesting. Don't worry. Miao Miao is a very beautiful girl. This is the truth. In addition, I wish Miao Miao's father good health. The second update... Wait a minute, I won't go up to my promise... Definitely 13,000)