By the end of February, Zhou Quan's rookie rankings continued to sit firmly at second place.
His game averages are 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 2.1 steals, 0.6 blocks, 3 turnovers and 2.6 fouls, which is similar to January.
The turnovers have increased a bit, but the scoring is slowly improving, and the shooting percentage is also slowly improving, now reaching 42.3%, and the true shooting percentage has reached 50.8%.
However, although this efficiency is very low, it is not up to the team's average level and is a standard drag.
Of course, this does not mean that his role on the court is negative. Although the offense is inefficient, his assists can help the players improve their offensive efficiency. Therefore, his personal plus-minus value is not the lowest in the team, ranking first in the team. in fifth place.
From now on, his task is not to improve his scoring, but how to improve his scoring efficiency. Otherwise, his scoring will have no meaning, no, it will have a negative meaning.
In the current league or the Pistons, on the defensive line, a shooting percentage of 43% or 44% and a true shooting percentage of 51% are required to qualify.
In the novice tasks given to him by the system, the requirements for shooting percentage and true shooting percentage are also at this level.
Joe Dumars' current career shooting percentage is 46%, his true shooting percentage is 55%, and the Assassin's are 45% and 52% respectively, both of which are above the average level.
In terms of assists, it is far better than at the beginning of the season. At that time, he had just obtained full-level panoramic vision and could not master his abilities. Now it has gradually stabilized. In this month's games alone, he can average 9 assists per game, reaching the level of a first-class point guard. level.
He still feels very limited. His body and skills cannot keep up with his awareness, vision, and ability to find passing opportunities.
As the regular season progresses, his game experience has further increased, and he has been promoted from level 65 to level 75, which is a rapid improvement.
In addition, the offense has been upgraded to level 78, which is another two levels.
Defense has also been upgraded from level 90 to level 91, steals have been increased from level 82 to level 83, technical and tactical abilities have been increased from level 90 to level 91, jump shots have been increased from level 86 to level 87, and throws have been increased from level 85 to level 86.
Also, the most important organizational ability for a point guard has been upgraded from level 86 to level 87.
In terms of tonnage, it has now been reduced to 92.8 kilograms. Due to the strengthening of lower limb strength, his jumping has been improved from 89 to 90, and his agility has been improved from 91 to 92.
Because his jumping ability has been improved from level 88 to level 91, his dunking skills have also been improved from level 70 to level 80.
Although he lost 2.2 kilograms, his strength is still level 86. His upper body strength has decreased, but his core strength and lower body strength have increased. His lower body is more stable, and his technical movements in the air are also more stable.
In addition, what makes him very happy is that with the strengthening of lower limb strength and core strength, Stuart's original words of improving the ability to resist injuries have been fulfilled. The system has increased the ability to resist injuries from level 86 to level 87. .
On the afternoon of March 5, the Pistons arrived in Los Angeles.
It had been half a month since Zhou Quan had seen Catherine. When he got off the plane, Zhou Quan got into her car and separated from the team.
Looking at the car driving away, general manager McCloskey couldn't help but feel some worries.
Zhou Quan was born in UCLA, he is half a Los Angeles native, and he has found a female star. Does this young man have any plans to leave Detroit and return to Los Angeles?
You know, Jerry West showed his intention to recruit Zhou Quan last time. With the attraction of Los Angeles and the Lakers, it is difficult for young people not to be tempted.
So he didn't support Zhou Quan and Catherine being together, but he couldn't stop it.
"Catherine, should we go to the hotel or your home?" Zhou Quan asked casually after leaving the airport.
Catherine rolled her eyes at Zhou Quan, leaned over her upper body, kissed Zhou Quan, and said angrily: "Go to the restaurant first, and then go home."
The two had dinner and spent a passionate night. It was not until noon the next day that Zhou Quan joined the team. He was going to the Great Western Forum Arena for training in the afternoon, which he did not dare to delay.
"Where's Dennis?"
After the rendezvous, he didn't see Rodman.
Chuck Daly looked sternly and said: "He disappeared after you left yesterday. He didn't ask for leave. He can't be contacted at the moment.
Zhou, you can't let a woman blind you. In the away game, you have to stay with the team and set a good example for Dennis. "
Isaiah Toma said with a cold face: "You have to let Dennis know the rules if you run away without asking for leave. This has never happened before. He has learned bad things now."
Joe Dumas advised: "Dennis is usually quite obedient, let's forget it this time, right?"
Zhou Quan sweated profusely and cursed in his heart, "I and my girlfriend don't get together very often. You call for help every day, causing me to be blamed. Just wait."
When training lasted until five o'clock in the afternoon, Rodman showed up.
"Dennis, where are you going? You don't ask for leave, and you don't participate in training. What do you want to do?" Chuck Daly scolded with a stern expression.
Rodman was startled, glanced at Zhou Quan and Thomas, who looked very unhappy, and hesitated: "I, I overslept."
"You've gone too far with playing with women." Zhou Quan said angrily.
Rodman looked aggrieved and walked behind Joe Dumars in small steps and stayed still.
When Chuck Daly saw Rodman's cautious look, he shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly.
Zhou Quan thought for a while and said to Chuck Daly and others: "I am making a self-criticism. I shouldn't have taken leave from the team yesterday, let alone rejoined the team today. I promise I won't do it again in the future."
When Rodman saw it, he had no choice but to say, "I promise too."
Chuck Daly's complexion immediately improved a lot, nodded, and stopped talking about this matter.
This evening, the Great Western Forum Arena.
This arena is a bit old, but it still attracts many Hollywood stars to sit on the sidelines.
Catherine is also here tonight, but currently she is not even an 18th-tier starlet in Hollywood. She only shoots a few magazines, does modeling work, does not have any film works, and her attention is very small. She is not as good as Zhou That little bit of popularity.
However, the 21-year-old Catherine's looks are so good and her temperament is unparalleled. Even in Los Angeles, where there are so many beauties, she is still a unique beauty. to her.
At 7:30, the two teams announced their starting lineup.
Pistons: John Salley, Dennis Rodman, Orlando Ulrich, Joe Dumars, Zhou Quan
Lakers: Eldon Campbell, AC Green, Sam Perkins, Byron Scott, Thadale Slater
The game will be broadcast live across the United States on TNT.
Commentator Robert Guida said: "The Lakers currently have 31 wins and 28 losses, with a winning rate of 52.5%, barely eighth in the Western Conference.
Due to injuries, the Pistons have lost a lot since the All-Star Game. They have lost five out of 13 games. They currently have 39 wins and 22 losses, a winning rate of 63.9%, and they are still third in the Eastern Conference. "
Partner Ringo Wilson said: "Judging from the record, the Pistons have the advantage, and the Lakers are more likely to lose."
Guida smiled: "The Pistons and Lakers still have a lot of topics to talk about. In the Finals, the Assassins scored 25 points in a single quarter on Magic Johnson's head. No one has surpassed it so far. This should be a very difficult thing to surpass. record of."
Wilson nodded and said: "Now the Magician has retired, the Assassin's condition has plummeted due to injuries, and both superstars have fallen."
Guida smiled and said: "It's a pity that the Lakers did not select Iron Fist, otherwise they would have gotten a guy with good potential. Even if he is not as good as the Magician, he can still grow into a first-class point guard."
Wilson smiled and said: "I heard that the first team Tekken tried out was the Lakers. It is indeed a pity. If he joins the Lakers, it will be a good result for him and the Lakers."
Guida said: "Tekken is also good now. Although the assassin is still there and Joe Dumars is at his peak, he is actually one of the leaders in the locker room."
