Curry does need some time to adapt to the starting style of play, which is completely different from the substitute.
First of all, the defensive requirements have increased. No matter what bad team the opponent is, the starting lineup in the NBA will not be weak.
Curry defended Chris Duhon in the first quarter, while Baron Davis dealt with Gallinari.
However, mismatches will inevitably occur in defense, as well as defensive rotations, and your opponent will also design mismatch tactics against you.
It is impossible to always focus on whomever you focus on. Without specific protection, the defensive pressure is much greater than playing as a substitute.
Once the defensive pressure increases, the energy in the offense will inevitably be affected.
And in the starting lineup, Curry is paired with Baron Davis, and the ball is no longer in his hands.
When he is the sixth man, Curry can take the ball and decide how to play.
When starting the game, you have to run tactics and be a tactical chess piece.
The Clippers' tactical system still centers on Randolph and Kaman.
The offense of the two ribs in the low post is the basis of the Clippers' tactics.
Curry plays more of a supporting role in this tactical system.
Used to open up space, hit three-pointers, and feed the inside.
In the first quarter, Curry was slowly adapting to this change in role.
The Knicks maintained a lead of about 5 points and ended the first quarter.
At 22:27, the Clippers fell behind.
"The Knicks' defensive strategy is pretty good. They constantly defend Kaman and Randolph and restrict them from catching the ball. But our Clippers don't do a very good job of feeding the ball inside, regardless of Curry. Neither Balang nor Balang is a good player to feed the ball to the inside. More importantly, Thornton cannot be the pivot... In the future, we cannot find a guy who can pass and shoot at the third position."
Min Congda read the first section and gave a very accurate evaluation.
When the Knicks were not strong in defensive capabilities inside, they decisively used forwards to defend Randolph and Kaman.
Defending in front requires high lob ability from the outside.
But Balang and Curry happen to be bad at this.
Curry is of average height and plays like an assassin. Asking him to lob the ball inside is not what he is good at.
Baron Davis is used to being unrestrained in the Warriors. How can he practice passing the ball to break the forward? Once the opponent passes forward, he will more choose to hold the ball and rush in.
The best way to break the circle is to have a tower passer on the outside who can pass and shoot, with a wide field of vision. The circle will soon turn into a score.
For example, the Magic's Turkish scimitar Turkoglu last season had to pay the price for his opponents who wanted to get around Howard.
At that time, Rockets Yao Ming was often defended by his opponents, but he did not have a good outside pass to break the opponent's defense.
The Knicks' defense in the first quarter was undoubtedly successful, preventing the Clippers from taking advantage of their inside advantage.
Min Congda felt a lot more relieved. The Knicks had hope in this game.
"Olshe has been asking me to trade for a good third position, someone who can pass and shoot. Fortunately, I rejected him, but I can't trade for a player like that."
"But in future drafts, you still have to select small forwards. You can't select post players. Curry also needs to pass. Just pick the one who can't shoot well, has stiff movements, and doesn't have any offensive talent at first glance. He's stupid, big, and thick. , it’s best to keep an expressionless face.”
Min Congda silently improved the standards for future drafts in his mind.
When playing 2K10, the strategy was to use small forwards. Now we not only need small forwards, but also those who cannot shoot well and have no offensive talent.
As for why he has to be expressionless, it's because Min Congda thinks players who love to smile will have offensive talent.
I don’t know how he came up with this theory, but it does make some sense.
Players with strong offensive power are mostly outgoing, full of emotions, full of imagination, and smile all over the field and off the field.
The typical example is Magic Johnson.
The defensive gate-type player has a more dull personality, talks less, is introverted, and has a stiff expression as if others owe him millions.
The typical one is Big Ben Wallace.
A person's character can often determine his playing style and style on the court.
And Stephen Curry's character on the court is as wild as the car he drives.
In the first quarter, Curry's performance was mediocre, with 2 points, 0 of 1 three-pointers, 1 assist and 2 turnovers.
If I were an ordinary rookie, I would definitely be thinking about how I can integrate into the starting tactical system.
I want to change my playing style when playing as a substitute, pass more, organize more, support more, reduce mistakes, and increase open shots.
If it were Kobe, he would probably think, "Others are too good, it's not my problem, I'd better do it myself."
If it were James, he might think, these people can't do it, let's change him, and let's change him here...
And Curry is Curry. He is not an ordinary rookie, nor is he Kobe or James. He has his own ideas.
He won't think that others are not good. The Clippers' tactics are still very strong. Randolph and Kaman are both very capable.
But Curry doesn't think he has to compromise, just act as a support player and cooperate, completely suppressing his personality.
He is not a person with an extreme personality, but pursues a more balanced approach that is good for everyone.
Soft on the outside but strong on the inside, courteous first and then ready to attack, Curry's future court style has already been revealed as a rookie.
"In the second quarter, I will continue to cooperate with Randolph and Balang and use more tactics, but as long as there is a chance, I will definitely take action!"
During the break, Curry had already made up his mind to take action when it was time to take action.
Looking back on the first game of the season, Curry was still very hesitant when facing some opportunities.
Just over a month later, he has become more confident in himself.
This is naturally inseparable from Min Congda's "careful training".
At this time, Min Congda was still eating popcorn and waiting for the start of the second quarter.
In the second quarter, after Curry became the starter, the role of sixth man came to Ricky Davis.
In the last game against the Timberwolves, Dunleavy asked Ricky to start, and Ricky's performance was quite satisfactory.
He was willing to obey Dunleavy's arrangements, starting from defense and going to the bottom corner.
He has gradually transformed from the arrogant guy who shot at his own basket in order to get a triple-double to a role player.
This process is undoubtedly difficult and painful, but once it begins, a new path will appear.
After coming on as a substitute, Ricky Davis did not change back to his previous style of playing with the ball.
The ball is still in the hands of Baron Davis and Maddie Collins. He still squats in the bottom corner and concentrates on defense.
His transformation was due to Min Congda's "wanton indulgence", which allowed him to calm down and think about the future.
During this period, the foursome went out less and less for sex, sex, and wealth.
Because Randolph stopped drinking, he told Ricky Davis, "I want to play good."
Ricky Davis felt something about Randolph's contract extension, and Min Congda also said, "Don't worry, I won't trade you."
In addition, Dunleavy personally said that Mr. Smart will increase your playing time, so what reason does he have for not playing well?
Curry, 21 years old, is just starting out and vows to break into a new world.
Ricky Davis, 31 years old, has reached his old age and is determined to change his past and play well.
Min Congda, while eating popcorn, didn’t know anything else. He thought he was doing well, and he was very happy doing it.
(End of chapter)
