Chapter 355 The First Unlucky
After a summer of robbing, the Celtics' every move has attracted much attention. Everyone wants to know whether Boston, which has caught two all-star fish, has now been integrated.
The team can't make things by simply piling up stars. If it's that simple, it is estimated that the teams that are willing to risk contributing to the luxury tax are not one or two. Whether the players can get together and whether they can adapt to the team's tactical requirements are all questions for the team and the head coach to consider, and Boston faces such a question. Question.
Rivers is not a famous coach, a professional background, and a well-known retired player.
When playing, he is at most a second-tier star. At the beginning of his coaching career, he can be the best coach.
It doesn't seem like a big deal, but it's not unreasonable for Boston to choose him.
At least last season, this guy has proved that he can control the team and play good results with these guys. Although some people slander him, he is just in the glory of the players, but the results are there. You can't accept it.
But if you can ** a rookie like Chen Feng or Rondo, you may not be able to arouse those big stars.
Especially the big names who are eager for honor and are already a little crazy. After all, Rivers's reputation is not the kind that can control the field, not to mention that his coaching experience in the playoffs is also a little weak.
Although last season's playoffs and regular season were good, now the team has changed at least half of the players. Whether Rivers still has that kind of control is unknown and one of the biggest hidden dangers.
In fact, when many people have big moves in the Celtics, they think that they should change to a more experienced coach to lead this group of big names. Some people even suggest that Auerbach can actually come back to power.
Or the champion instructors like Pat Riley and Phil Jackson. These people seem to be more reliable than Rivers. After all, the team has easily gathered a group of good players, and no one wants to see them lose in the end.
But this voice only shouted for a few days. The management of the Celtics sent a clear signal that Rivers will definitely not move. This guy is still the head coach of the Celtics in the new season.
However, there are still people who can smell the murder behind this kind of trust. If Angie's painstaking lineup can't get good results, then Rivers is a matter of minutes before he is fired.
The NBA has always only recognized the results and not people. If you can win the championship, it doesn't matter if you are a rookie, but if you can't handle it, even if you are old Nelson, you will be fired by the team at any time. That's merciless.
It is said that there is a season opportunity to prove himself, but Rivers also knows that the first month of the new season is the assessment line. Once he fails, what awaits him is doomed, and it is 18 layers of hell.
So after the start of the training camp, this guy devoted almost all his energy to polishing the team.
Strive to achieve the most subtlety, from the tactical framework to the space for personal ability, this guy has no big consideration. That kind of tireless energy is like a newcomer who is new to the field of coaching and urgently needs to prove his ability. Although he doesn't say it, he can actually see that kind of pressure on him. Come on.
Many people also plan to look at the Celtics' performance in the pre-season, so as to estimate how horrible the explosive power of these guys is. There are more people who are not optimistic about them, but there are people who are on their backs.
After all, Garnett, Ray Allen, Rondo, Pierce, Chen Feng, what do you think of this lineup and how scary it is.
And there is also an old guy squatting on the sidelines to come up with ideas. If the Celtics have no combat effectiveness now, I'm afraid others will believe it. The only difference may be how long will take for these guys to run in.
In addition, whether these people can adapt to Boston's tradition and Rivers tactics. Many people can't wait for them to be in civil strife, but more people are still waiting to see the outbreak of the new combination of the Celtics.
I have to say that whether you come or leave, the evaluation of Boston is very pertinent.
Just like West and Jefferson who left, they didn't say much, and generously wished the old boss a good result in the new season. Al Jefferson is at least a relatively kind and honest person.
As for those like Ratliff and Szebiak who have no surplus value to extract, although they have some complaints about leaving Boston, they also know that they are dispensable compared with those who joined.
So, even if you are swept out of the house, there is nothing to say. If you can't beat it well, can you rely on others?
For those new faces, in addition to Garnett and Ray Allen being surrounded by Boston reporters, such as Posey, Hardaway and Kassel, they have also become the target of Celtics fans.
There is no doubt that this is a star-like lineup, but most people are still in the wait-and-see stage for its actual combat effect. However, Rivers also has a way to let those people see the changes of the Celtics.
"This is an old opponent, a competitor in the same district as us. If possible, even in the pre-season, I hope to step on the opponent to win. After all, this is an unspeakable psychological advantage."
The suspicious eyes of the outside world will not delay Rivers sharpening his lineup and the cooperation between the players.
But Rivers is still willing to do things that can erase those questionable eyes, such as the Toronto Raptors in the same division as himself in the pre-season, which is definitely good for the body and mind.
In the face of Rivers's generous request, none of the bandits in Boston objected.
Well, this is a group of animals. In fact, compared with them, Rivers is actually quite soft-hearted, because those guys are rubbing their hands, and Rivers really took good care of each other before the game and did not play the whole main lineup.
Perkins, Garnett, Pierce, Ray Allen and Rondo, this is a new and old combination.
Rondo's point guard goes without saying that as soon as Pierce and Ray Allen, two capable guys, came on the field, they immediately exclaimed that this large-area fire network at medium and long distances was basically completed.
And the inside line is supported by Garnett, and there is a cooly-like Perkins next to it. This lineup is not very perfect, but the practicality is absolutely not bad. The fact also proves that Rivers's choice is really right.
Although the Raptors did not trade as crazily as the Celtics during the transfer period, the team that entered the playoffs last season has also stabilized in terms of lineup matching, and the core state of the main force is also in the golden period.
Although they were suppressed to death by the Celtics last season, Chris Bosh had said fiercely before the start of the new season that they don't want to be swept out by anyone again! I'm looking forward to going further in the playoffs.
As a result, the pre-season hit the Celtics again. These guys also wanted to be swept by 8:0 last season. Er, in fact, counting last season's pre-season, it seems to be 9:0.
However, it can be seen that the Raptors are really unwilling to be suppressed by the Celtics, their rivals, so their visit this time is also the main force, and three of them are the main core in the starting lineup.
TJ Ford, Chris Bosh, plus Nestlovich, in addition to these three, include Calderon and the new Capono. All the important scoring points on the inside and outside are gathered this time.
The Raptors are also thinking about testing the running-in degree of the players, and then adding revenge.
Er, in fact, these guys just see that the Celtics' lineup is just complete, and they must be in the running-in period. They fight for their main lineup and give the other side a down, which is also a way to save face.
As a result, the Raptors obviously underestimated the seemingly loyal fat man Rivers. What kind of roak heart does he have? Who would have thought that this guy didn't even plan to let his competitors in the same district play in the pre-season!
So, the Toronto Raptors are overcast again this time. Although they have two new faces, Garnett and Ray Allen have been killing in the NBA for many years. Let them play because they are stable enough!
And the Celtics' offensive style has always disrupted all your plans with stormy impacts.
This time, there is no exception. It was originally at home, and the Raptors are still adapting, but what greeted them was a fierce charge, especially Garnett's left and right rush on the inside line.
Chen Feng really felt sad for the Raptors players off the court. He turned his head and looked at him sitting next to him. There was no expression, but it was obviously Rivers, who was holding a bad smile. He really felt that the fat man was very dark.
"Hey, look at our boss, this old and kind guy, those Toronto fans are about to cry."
Er, although Chen Feng didn't talk much just now, Rivers was not far away. How could he not hear it? However, as the head coach, he didn't say anything. Anyway, it will be cloudy, right?
There is nothing unkind to be a competitor in the same area, er, but just after a quarter on the court, the score is already 27:12. This... is indeed... a little ferocious...
Chen Feng and Garnett's joint performance did not come out, but the Celtics bombarded the Raptors repeatedly under the command of Rivers. Although the Torontoers were also trying to resist, it seemed that the move was actually futile.
The new, old, and all Celtic players have shown their appearance in this game, especially those who have newly joined, also show their position in the team and their contributions in their own way.
Garnett scored 25 points, Ray Allen scored 23 points, Pierce scored 23 points, Rondo had 13 assists, and Chen Feng scored 19 points and 12 rebounds. Although Chen Feng's score was not high, this guy sent four blocks crazily!
And you can clearly see that these guys didn't do their best and didn't even plan to fight with their opponents. Even so, they can even bombard the Raptors, almost a big defeat.
No one thought that the first unlucky man would die so miserably, 109:89, completely one-sided killing.
Not many people can see how much strength the Celtics have made, but the fierce momentum of these guys is already reminding their opponents that they are coming and more fierce than last season...
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