On November 19, Du Kang and the Lakers players left Sacramento and came to the Holy City.
As soon as he came out of the airport, Du Kang was besieged by enthusiastic reporters from the Holy City.
Because today's away game with the Spurs was a back-to-back, after defeating the Kings last night, Du Kang and the Lakers players ended the interview hastily and boarded the plane.
So basically no interviews.
However, the demand for public opinion about the Lakers across the United States is really too great. Without news, how can this be done?
The demand is so great that if the media does not act, it will not be American media.
Not to mention the difficulties faced by the Lakers this season, the four top players, Kobe, Maizi, Yao Ming and Roy, are all filming movies in Seattle.
The team's three rookie players, Jokic, Dinwiddie and Kyle Anderson, seem to be parallel imports. Except for Jokic, the top pick, this season, the other two players have few opportunities to play.
Then the remaining group of players, four are rookies from last season, and four are veterans such as Wade, Garnett, Pierce and Barkley. Barkley will not return until around Christmas.
When retired players come back, they open a blind box.
To use the Dream Back to Peak card, Du Kang will no longer be so excited to let the veteran use it as soon as he comes up. He must let the veteran restore his body to its best condition before using it. This is the best choice.
Therefore, Barkley never played.
Apart from these people, the only other players on the Lakers team are Ebanks and undrafted Curry.
As far as the Lakers' staffing is concerned, in the entire league, ESPN ranked the Lakers 25th before the start of the season. That really means looking up to Coach D.
In fact, the Lakers' true strength is estimated to be at the bottom of the league.
Then, this team, which is at the bottom of the league in terms of strength, is now ranked first in the league and first in the Western Conference, with a record of 11 consecutive victories. Who can I ask to explain this?
Indeed, the Lakers' schedule at the beginning of the season is very good. Most of them are not that strong, but there are also super teams like the Warriors in the middle.
After a 13-point away victory over the in-form Warriors, even if the Lakers are not yet recognized as a super team, no one is saying that the Lakers are the worst team in the league in terms of physical strength.
If you don't recognize Curry's strength, even if Curry is going crazy, most experts still don't recognize Curry's strength and think Curry is lucky.
You don’t have to recognize the strength of the Lakers.
However, the Lakers have indeed been winning consecutively under the leadership of Coach D, which is a very interesting thing.
However, in the last game the Lakers faced huge ups and downs in their performance against the Western Conference Kings. Seth Curry, who has been in explosive form recently, made 2 of 10 three-pointers, 6 of 18 in the game, and 7 of 7 free throws. Just scored 21 points.
It seems that Curry's luck has run out, and the Lakers seem to be finally returning to ordinary.
"Coach D, congratulations to you. You won another beautiful game in the last game. Seth Curry redeemed himself at the last moment and hit the buzzer beater. Do you think this is the end of your recent good luck?
We all know that in the NBA, if you want to be a competitive team, you need enough stability, and the Lakers seem to be the most unstable team in the NBA. Steve Kerr said in an interview yesterday, He will not let Stephen Curry play according to the Lakers' style of play. No one can rely on this style of play to succeed in today's league. Do you think Kerr is right?
Tonight's back-to-back between the Lakers and Spurs, will you continue to let Seth Curry appear in the starting lineup? Do you think the Lakers can still play such crazy basketball in this game against the Spurs?
Popovich said that now he has found a way to deal with your style of play. Do you think this is Popovich's bluff or has he really found a way to deal with you? "
As soon as Du Kang came out of the airport, the reporters from the Holy City bombarded Du Kang with questions like a barrage of questions.
As for the Spurs fans who were on hand to pick him up, their boos seemed muted at this time.
The whole world knows the grievances between Du Kang and the Holy City.
Last season, Coach D led the Lakers to beat the Spurs, the strongest team in history.
Now Spurs fans want to eat Du Kang alive.
but……
Coach D is really Dior this season!
In his first season as coach BiD, he had a perfect winning season!
Although the Lakers seemed to be in danger, in a mess, and confused during the undefeated season, the players on the team were very good in terms of hard power.
This season's Lakers, in terms of hard power, were last in the league before the start of the season.
But now coach D has led to an 11-game winning streak, ranking first in the league and first in the Western Conference. You can't accept this even if you don't accept it.
A garbage player like Seth Curry, under the guidance of Coach D, has now become the most watched player in the NBA, just like Lin Crazy back then.
Many people say that Seth Curry is Linsanity 2.0. It's not that Coach D is great, but that luck comes and cannot be stopped. Once the madness is over, it is gone.
Back then, Lin Kuang lasted for seven or eight games, but now Seth Curry has barely lasted for six games.
This game with the Spurs is when the "Japanese Madness" ends, when Coach D and the Lakers are knocked out of their prototypes.
Therefore, these questions from the reporters in the Holy City, regardless of what they asked, are actually all traps.
I just want Coach D to say harsh words at this time, and then slap Coach D hard in the face after the game.
Under normal circumstances, how could the reporters in the Holy City be so polite to Coach D? Even the Spurs fans at the scene stopped booing at this time, but waited for Coach D to finish his words and make it clear.
What the Spurs fans at the scene could see clearly, how could Du Kang not be clear about it.
Du Kang smiled and narrowed his eyes.
Anyone who knows Coach D knows that when Coach D makes this expression, it means that Coach D is serious, angry, and wants to eat fish!
Aunt Jenny next to Du Kang was afraid that Du Kang would say some random things at this time, so she quickly tried to block the microphones that were being extended.
"Our coach D is a little tired now. You can wait until the press conference before the game to discuss these questions..."
"Jenny, wait."
Before Aunt Jenny could finish speaking, she was stopped by Du Kang.
Although Popovich said he has found a way to deal with the Lakers, and although the Holy City is digging holes for him, who is he?
When had he ever feared Pop or the Spurs?
and……
As long as Seth has confidence, the Lakers' style of play will never be cracked.
The Lakers may lose, but they definitely won't lose because their play style was broken!
Du Kang reached out and took the microphone that Aunt Jenny tried to block.
"I look forward to what Pop finds tonight, and tell Pop, of course Seth will start tonight, and he will be the starter for the Lakers this season.
Pop is welcome to look for Seth and the Lakers' weaknesses this season, and if he's willing, we'll be waiting for him in the playoffs.
Pop is the best point-control coach in the NBA. We are number one. We welcome Pop to lead the Spurs to eighth place.
This is a very good opportunity for revenge. "
After Du Kang finished speaking, he took the Lakers up and down the bus.
Then, a bunch of messy Holy City reporters and fans were left around.
Damn it!
Even the Chinese reporters at the scene were stunned.
"Coach Xiao Du's mouth is really poisonous!"
How venomous is Coach Xiao Du’s mouth?
In the Spurs training hall, when he heard what Du Kang said during the interview, Pop's face turned livid instantly.
Didn't you say you have found a way to deal with the Lakers' style of play?
So for you, the Lakers are no longer a threat, right?
Okay, this season, my Lakers are so big, and I will definitely be first to last in the regular season. I promise now, if I can't do it, I'm welcome to slap you in the face when the time comes.
So the question is, since our Lakers are so bad, Pop, do you dare to lead the Spurs to eighth in the Western Conference and take revenge on the Lakers in the first round?
You dare?
Does Popovich dare?
Of course I don't dare.
Go second, third, and fourth. Don't try to be eighth. Is there something wrong?
Do you really think Heiba is a cabbage?
Even if the Lakers are really good, just go to Black Eight for the rest. Do you need the Spurs?
So what if the Spurs succeed in the Black Eight? In the end, every series is an away game, without home field advantage, and they all start from hell. Who can bear this?
Do you really think everyone is Coach D’s bastard?
It was a black eight, 4 to 3 in each round, and finally came back from behind 0 to 3 to win the championship.
Popovich really doesn’t dare!
Coach D must know that he doesn’t dare, so the underlying meaning of these words is, if you don’t dare, don’t beep too much!
Farke!
This wave just needs more beeps! ! !
If the Spurs beat the Lakers, there won't be many beeps. Who can bear it?
Therefore, facing the expectant eyes of the Holy City reporters on the scene, Popovich suppressed his anger and said calmly.
"The Spurs and I have never done anything that goes against professional ethics. I don't know anything about the rotation and point control that Coach D said.
The Lakers' performance this season has been very good, which has made Coach D a little arrogant recently. I can understand this. No matter how strong and successful Coach D is, he is still a young head coach. He doesn't know that almost every season in the NBA, there is a Only two teams started the season with a crazy winning streak and ranked first in the league.
The Lakers' opening schedule this season is very sweet, and the Lakers players feel very good. This gives Coach D a lot of illusions.
"
Faced with Coach D's angry words, Bobo chose to fight hard!
This greatly delighted the Holy City reporters at the scene, and also excited the other reporters at the scene.
Sure enough, when Coach D and Popovich work together, there is nothing that is not exciting!
Therefore, the reporter at the scene also specifically confirmed it.
"Pop, did you just say that the Lakers are a weak team?"
"After tonight's game, you will know what a bad team is and what a true super team in the NBA is.
Coach D’s dream, I will wake up tonight.
He's been thinking too much lately about things he shouldn't have been thinking about.
First in the league?
No, he should be thinking about making the playoffs.
besides.
In tonight's game, I can guarantee you that the Lakers will not score 100 points. "
Popovich and Coach D are definitely the best rivals in the NBA head coaching class.
The competition between them has never disappointed.
Although the showdown between Phil Jackson and Coach D in last season's finals was also exciting.
However, after Coach D came back, Phil Jackson, who had the referee bonus, was given a 4-0 counterattack by Coach D.
It's wonderful, but I always feel that Phil Jackson and Coach D are not on the same level.
Compared to the pair of Coach D and Popovich, they are a little less interesting.
“Pop, are you sure the Spurs can make Coach D’s Lakers score less than 100 points in this game tonight?
Pop, the Lakers have scored 100 points in all of their past six games, and even averaged close to 120 points per game. They are the team with the highest offensive efficiency in the NBA this season. "
"stop!
Man, I know what you're saying.
You can tell Coach D now, if Seth Curry can hit more than 3 three-pointers in this game, if the Lakers can score 100 points in this game, no matter what the result is, I will lose. "
This is what I’ve been waiting for, Bobo!
Popovich easily resolved the hole that Coach D dug for him.
Jumping from the question of dare or not.
Who says I dare not?
Rather, Coach D can only dream of leading the Lakers to first place in the league.
The Lakers, who you have high hopes for and think they can win the league's first place, are actually your illusion.
And I will personally break your illusion tonight!
Bobo's move was really powerful. He really filled the hole for Coach D and dug another big hole for Coach D.
The game between the Lakers and the Spurs is another focus of the league.
The star head coaches of the two teams started a war of words before the game even started, which really excited the onlookers.
Not only the ordinary onlookers were excited, but even Warriors head coach Kerr was excited.
And this time Bobo and Coach D also had a part in the war of words.
He said in an interview yesterday that Stephen Curry will definitely not play this kind of basketball. The stability of this kind of basketball is too poor and it is destined to be a kind of basketball that is impossible to succeed.
He is not a bad coach, but he is telling the truth.
His Warriors team has Yi, Love, Iguodala, Curry, Dream Chaser, and Clay. Does he need to gamble his life?
No need to gamble your life at all!
Therefore, he said what he said based on basketball, but when his words were transferred and reinterpreted by reporters, he became a black coach.
"I don't know what Steve wanted to express specifically. If he really said that he would never let Stephen and the Warriors play our kind of basketball, I hope he will do what he said and never be in desperation in the future. Play the kind of basketball we play.”
Watching Coach D say these words with a smile on TV, Cole looked a little embarrassed.
Although the reporter was adding fuel to the fire, he did say this.
He recognized what Coach D said.
Coach D himself played this kind of cult basketball because he was desperate.
"Coach D, don't worry, my warriors and I will definitely not be cornered!"
The NBA's focus battle between the Lakers and Spurs has been extremely publicized.
Especially the fans in the Holy City. Pop has said this. They must be in tonight's game to witness how Pop made Coach D's dream shattered!
Before Coach D came along, Pop never let Spurs fans down.
That is to say, in the playoffs of these two seasons, Popovich really disappointed many Spurs fans when he faced Coach D.
Has been suppressed by Coach D.
Now Coach D has led such a rubbish team to this point by relying on luck. If it still can't beat Coach D, or even humiliate Coach D, it would be unreasonable.
Coach D has two legs this season.
Starting Seth Curry.
Substitute Wade.
It all depends on luck!
Seth Curry’s three-pointer was luck.
It's also luck that Wade didn't get injured.
So what Bobo said is absolutely correct.
Does Coach D really think luck is everything to him?
Do you really think that luck is the strength of yourself and your team?
The Spurs' style of play is the team in the league that can best challenge the Lakers' luck!
The Spurs' strong defense can give Seth Curry an extremely strong confrontation. No matter how lucky Seth Curry is, it is useless.
As for Wade, the Spurs can also give Wade a very strong confrontation. With Wade's disabled body, Wade can't do it without getting hurt!
After this game is over, the Lakers will be finished!
"Jenny, today's training plan is mainly warm-up training, don't train too many other things."
"Also, you are responsible for the team's training today."
Aunt Jenny received the mission and was about to leave when Du Kang spoke again.
"Jenny, don't lose to that female coach of the Spurs. I always feel that you are no worse than anyone. I'm talking about everyone, including Popovich."
After Du Kang finished speaking, Aunt Jenny was shocked.
Aunt Jenny turned around suddenly and saw Du Kang drawing tactics with his head down.
There was no smile on Du Kang's face, he was very serious. Although he didn't look at her, he...
Aunt Jenny took a deep breath, and then found that she couldn't suppress her excitement, so she continued to take a deep breath.
Finally, Aunt Jenny suppressed her excitement.
"Coach D, I won't let you down!"
After Aunt Jenny left Du Kang's room, Du Kang raised his head.
There was also a smile on his face.
Jenny Bass
Favorability towards you: 95
Offense: D+
Defense: D+
Scout: D+
Potential: A+
It grows very fast.
In less than half a year, Aunt Jenny has already achieved all D+ scores.
Well, although Du Kang deliberately matured her and left everything to her to handle.
However, if Aunt Jenny doesn’t work hard, it will be useless no matter how hard he tries to induce ripening.
Du Kang saw Aunt Jenny's efforts.
After training with the team every day, I read until late at night or even early in the morning. I combine learning with teaching, theory with practice, plus enough outstanding potential and talent.
It's really good now.
All D+, not to mention Clifford and Hamm, even coaches like Nash who are all C are inferior.
But, Aunt Jenny is not a professional player after all.
That's it.
Don't ask for too much.
And with Aunt Jenny’s potential, she will become his best assistant sooner or later.
and……
“Would you like to show Aunt Jenny tonight?”
Maybe, Aunt Jenny will be like Seth Curry and open up the Rendu lineage?
Du Kang has always felt that playing against strong opponents is the fastest way for geniuses like them with A+ potential to make progress.
The time when Du Kang's ability grows the fastest is in the playoffs.
"Maybe there really is something going on!"
Moreover, isn’t Aunt Jenny’s heart tied to the powerful female assistant coach of the Spurs?
The reason why Aunt Jenny works so hard is to prove herself.
Aunt Jenny has been very strong all her life, and what she can't bear the most is someone pressing down on her.
Men can't stand it, let alone women.
"Spend 100MP to simulate the regular season between the Spurs and Lakers!"
After Du Kang adjusted his tactics and personnel system, he began the simulation.
Game 1.
Du Kang was stunned.
Seth Curry made 1 of 12 three-pointers in the game, and the Lakers shot 37% from the field. In the end, the Lakers lost to the Spurs 75-80 away from home.
The Lakers, who have been in hot form recently, didn't even score 80 points in a game. This really surprised Du Kang.
Not only Seth Curry, but even Wade only made 6 of 20 and only scored 14 points.
However, Wade's 14 points were already the highest score of the Lakers team.
"Popovich, has he really found a way to defeat us?!"
Du Kang took a deep breath.
Accident?
"Continue the simulation!"
At the end of the game, the Lakers lost again, this time to the Spurs 93-95, losing by two points.
In this game, Du Kang directly designed Seth Curry as the first scoring point, and the outside three-pointer was the focus of the offense.
Seth Curry took 23 shots in the game, 5 of 23, 2 of 15 three-pointers, and 3 of 4 free throws. He scored 15 points in the game.
23 shots, 15 points...
Du Kang was dumbfounded.
"It's not an accident!"
Did Popovich really find a way?
Dukan looked at the Spurs' starting lineup tonight.
Dellavedova, Danny Green, Leonard, Duncan, Split
In both games, the Spurs' starting point guard was not Parker!
Du Kang was surprised.
"Is Parker hurt?"
There is no news about this. At least Du Kang has not heard about it. Parker even played in the last game and played for 36 minutes.
"So, it's not that Parker is injured, but that Popovich will freeze Parker in this game?"
"So, it's not that Popovich has found a way to deal with my tactical system, it's that he has a player who is very suitable for guarding Seth Curry!"
Thinking of this, Du Kang's eyes showed a smile.
“This game should be directed by Aunt Jenny.”
Without Parker starting, the Spurs couldn't develop a tactical system. Although they defended the Lakers to death, their offense actually failed.
The Spurs won both simulated games, but not by much.
In fact, they are all small fractions.
This leaves a lot of room for maneuver.
"Continue the simulation!"
On the other side, the Spurs' training facility.
"I didn't expect that the players we prepared for Stephen Curry would now be useful to Seth Curry."
Popovich had a smile on his face.
Dellavedova was originally acquired from the Cavaliers to prepare for meeting Stephen Curry in the playoffs. In the end, they were hacked last season and were useless.
Unexpectedly, this season, I finally used it.
At this moment, Budenholzer's words rushed over, causing the expression on Popovich's face to change instantly.
"Bobo, Tony has asked for leave."
"What did he say?"
Popovich's face turned a little dark.
Although Parker was not started in this game, he also hoped that Parker could help the team.
Unexpectedly, Parker directly asked for leave and was unwilling to play this game.
Parker rarely came off the bench in his career.
No reason, never substituted.
Parker is a high-spirited player.
These two seasons are another critical moment when competing with Leonard for the boss, and they are also playing popular games like the Lakers and Coach D. Super nationally broadcast games, there are only a few games in a season, and some players are serious in the regular season. If you play these games, you can ignore other games.
In a game like this, would it not be uncomfortable to have him make way for Dellavedova as a substitute?
Although it is only one game, if Dellavedova performs well in this game and is very suitable for Leonard and the Spurs, will he have to be a substitute in the future and completely lose the competition with Leonard? ?
Parker is fighting.
Parker felt that he should fight, and Parker also felt that he had reason to fight, but for Popovich, he couldn't accept this.
He has trained Parker for so many years, didn't he just ask Parker to sacrifice one game?
Can't stand this?
"Go tell Tony that if he can't be there for this game, he'll never be there again."
The expression on Popovich's face was very dark.
Why are Coach D's players so obedient? They do whatever they are asked to do.
Why don't my players, even Parker, want to listen to me now?
Do you really force me to trade him?
In today's NBA, if the Spurs are not united and have no future, he will never allow this to happen!
To be honest, Popovich is definitely not willing to trade GDP. Last season, for Parker, he traded Jackson before the playoffs. This decision made him scolded by Spurs fans for two years.
Jackson, that's also his pet peeve, one of the Spurs fans' favorite players.
He is really, really good to Parker.
"Maybe Stephen is right."
Popovich thought about the night he fired Stephen Jackson.
"Bobo, you were deceived by Parker. That bastard is a "double agent" type of player! He is the kind of player who often reports to the coach about his teammates, and then plays the role of mediator between the players and the coach. players, you know?
Tony Parker, he is really this kind of person. To be honest, when I perform well, I feel that Tony Parker will always target me. He will report to you behind my back, and then go to talk to you specifically. Manu has other players who are cooperating because he wants to take credit, because he wants to tell you that I am the selfish player.
In fact, he is the one who is truly selfish. He is the main reason why we lost the 2012 Western Conference Finals! "
"Stephen, that's enough!"
"Pop, not every Spurs player will love you as much as I do. If you indulge Parker like this, you will regret it!"
Countless memories came back, making Popovich's hands tremble.
"It seems that I was really wrong."
Let Parker be the boss in the locker room.
Let Leonard be the boss on the court.
This is his design for the Spurs in the next few years as Duncan ages.
This design was mainly because Leonard was young and could not control the situation in the locker room, so Parker was asked to take charge first and Leonard could focus on the court.
Now it seems that this design is the source of confusion for the team!
"Bobo..."
It was the first time Budenholzer saw Popovich look like this.
"From today on, let's leave the locker room to Kawhi. Agree with that irritating uncle and renew Kawhi's contract with the maximum salary."
Budenholzer was dumbfounded.
Max contract extension for Kawhi?
this!
It's not that the Spurs are poor and can't afford the money, but that Duncan has never received the highest salary in his career. Why can Leonard get it? This is not a question of money, this is a question of team culture!
Duncan created a culture where players sacrificed for the team.
Now, is it time to break?
He really didn't expect that Parker's little willfulness would actually make Bobo make such a decision.
Parker has been willful many times before without any problems.
And this time, why couldn't Bobo bear it any longer?
Pop had hoped that Parker could convey some of the Spurs culture to Leonard in the locker room and what contributions the Spurs leader needs to make to the team.
Don't you want to do it now?
And right now.
"Bobo, something bad is going to happen!"
Buford rushed over and handed his cell phone to Popovich.
Looking at the video on his phone, Popovich looked dumbfounded.
"Coach D, are you really not worried about what Bobo said about finding a way to deal with you in tonight's game? Are you really not afraid at all?"
"Hahahaha, for me, the only player on the Spurs who scares me is Tony Parker. Tony Parker is a great threat to Seth. He can break through, score, assist, and connect the team. He is very likely to It's going to break Seth, it's going to break my team, but I bet Tony Parker won't start tonight's game."
"Why?!"
In the video, the reporters interviewing Du Kang were stunned, as were everyone around him.
Parker not starting?
Is Coach D crazy?
How could Parker not start?
Parker has started all games in the past five seasons!
So, is Coach D talking nonsense? !
At this moment, Coach D smiled.
"I know what you are thinking about now, but I can tell you very clearly that Parker will not play in this game. Parker is not injured. Parker himself wants to play, but Bobo will not let him play. Pop knows how powerful Parker is. He is the tactical core of GDP. He is the Finals MVP. He is one of the best defenders in the league. If Pop is willing to fully support Parker, Parker can win the MVP!
The Spurs have been the best team in the league for many seasons, but no Spurs player can win the MVP. Why?
Because besides Duncan, Popovich doesn't want the Spurs to have a second player who can surpass the team.
Parker should have become the representative of the Spurs and one of the best point guards in NBA history, but Pop's selfishness caused him to miss such an opportunity.
Now, Pop wants to force Leonard to take the position. In such a key game, Parker's opponent is Seth. Parker has the opportunity to perform very well, but this is not good for Leonard's promotion. of.
The whole world knows the problems between Leonard and Parker, so Parker will be sacrificed. He cannot steal Kawhi's limelight in such a game. "
Shockingly, there was no other sound in the video except Coach D’s.
After a while, the reporter next to him made a sound again.
"Coach D, are you sure?!"
“I don’t want to say anything certain, I just want to say now that the Lakers will direct the game on the spot in this game, and Jenny Buss will direct the game on my behalf.
Of course I'll be there, but it will be Jenny Buss calling the game. "
Oh My God!
Words that once again make the world crazy.
I didn't expect that there would be such explosive news about the Lakers adapting to court training.
Is Jeanie Buss calling this play against Popovich a joke or is it serious?
"The Spurs don't have Parker in this game, and the Lakers have no reason to lose. When I direct the game, I'm a bit of a bully. Without Parker, Pop can't beat Jenny, and he can't win against Jenny, who was called a trash by your Holy City reporters. .”
Boom!
The scene exploded again!
Parker, who was holding his cell phone, was trembling with excitement.
Popovich was shaking with anger while holding his cell phone.
"Coach D is trying to kill us!"
Although he has always wanted Coach D and the Lakers to die, he is not so cruel! ! !
The Lakers' adaptation to the field is over.
Aunt Jenny was also shaking across the province.
Really, this game was really directed by me against Popovich!
“Jenny, the coach gave this to you.”
Nash handed the note in his hand to Aunt Jenny and left.
"This is some advice from me. You can listen to it or not. Just believe in yourself."
The final suggestion is...
"Come on, Jenny, you're the best."
Looking at the note in her hand, Aunt Jenny was in a daze. Her eyes turned red for a moment, and then she held the note tightly.
(End of chapter)
