For the Bobcats, Sessions, Henderson, Taylor, McRoberts and Adrian.
Xu Xin looked at the Bobcats' lineup and couldn't help but feel sorry for Jordan.
The team's record has been poor for several years, or since the team was founded in the 2004-05 season, the record has not been better.
But looking at the people on the team, there are far fewer high-ranking rookies than the Timberwolves. When it comes to draft picks, the only one we can look at is Mike Gee, but he is still a second-place pick.
Of the others, Gerald Henderson was the highest, ninth overall. The team's boss, Kemba Walker, is the 12th overall pick. Then, there weren't many lottery picks on the team.
With vision but no vision, talent but no talent, Xu Xin really doesn’t know where the Bobcats’ future is.
In the second quarter, the Rockets' height in the paint dropped significantly, with Tucker playing the fifth position and Livingston playing the fourth position.
McRoberts and Adrian grabbed some baskets and second-chance offensive opportunities to help the Bobcats score some points.
But on the defensive end, the two are also loopholes in the team.
The Rockets' five-out position made the two slow-moving white insiders complain.
Harden broke through and scored in the bottom corner, Tucker scored three consecutive points, and Livingston also made an unprecedented shot.
"Actually, he is very accurate during training, but he doesn't shoot much in games."
Lucas Sr. said after seeing Livingston hit a three-pointer.
In the next round, the person who got the open opportunity became Beverley. He also seized the opportunity. He caught the ball, took off, and shot in one go, and the basketball went hollow into the net.
"Patrick (Beverley) is a kid I like a lot."
Old Lucas praised, his eyes not concealing his satisfaction with Beverly.
Xu Xin had a clear expression on his face, Beverly had never been the most talented, not even in middle school, high school and college.
But he just relied on his hard work and unreserved attitude of trying his best on the court to squeeze out batch after batch of players who were much more talented than him.
Of course, he is not the only player of this type in the Rockets, Tucker is also the same, and Butler is also considered to a certain extent.
This is Xu Xin's wisdom in selecting people. His original intention was not to complete the personnel structure according to the 18 Rockets, but after selecting and choosing, he found that this group of old members was the most suitable for the Rockets.
Beverley, Tucker, and Ariza are all hard-working players who are willing to do the dirty work. This is absolutely indispensable for a team that aims to win the championship.
Can a team that only relies on accumulating stars surely win the championship?
Xu Xin disagrees. There are many examples of failure.
In the late 1990s, the aging Big Three consisting of Olajuwon, Barkley, and Pippen fell in the second round of the playoffs.
The old F4 of the Lakers, Kobe, O'Neal, Karl Malone and Gary Payton made it to the playoffs, but they became the stepping stones for the civilian Pistons to reach the top.
Let’s not talk about the recent ones. This year’s new Lakers F4 has a very tragic trajectory according to the previous life. Kobe helped the Lakers get the last playoff spot at the cost of an Achilles tendon, but was also reimbursed for the season. Witnessing the ball Team tour.
Later, the Nets' seven-star streak also came back in vain, but instead they stayed silent for many years to make wedding dresses for the Green Army. The Celtics' two No. 3 picks, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, were both acquired because of the Nets.
Next is the most anticipated new Big Three of the Nets, the combination of Durant, Harden and Irving.
Xu Xin doesn't think they are weak, but more because of luck. If there is no letter stepping, if there is no Nash wrong person. If Irving won't end the season and Harden won't strain his hamstring, will the Nets win the championship?
Xu Xin believes this.
In the last season before he traveled back in time, the Suns' Big Four, Durant, Booker, Paul, and Ayton, also couldn't do it.
In the past two decades, those who have succeeded by stacking three or more teams have only had four teams.
The Celtics of Garnett, Pierce and Ray Allen, the Heat of James, Wade and Bosh, the Warriors of Curry, Thompson, Durant and Green, and James returning to his hometown with Irving and Love. Knights fighting side by side.
The fact that these teams can win the championship is not accomplished purely by relying on the personal abilities of the stars. The team has a clear division of labor, the stars make concessions and sacrifices, the distribution of ball rights is reasonable and scientific, and each team has players who do the dirty work. All kinds of jumps are piled up, so that they can get what they want and win the praise. Win the O'Brien Trophy.
On the court, as Harden stepped back and hit the net with a three-pointer, Clifford called another timeout.
The players walked back to the bench, breaking Xu Xin's thoughts.
He looked up at the big screen, 60:32, halfway through the second quarter, already leading by as much as 28 points.
"The next step is up to you."
Harden wiped the sweat from his face and said to Butler with a smile.
"Just leave it to me."
Butler gears up, rotates as usual, and then it's his time.
"Jimmy, KG, Trevor, Omer and Jeremy, when you go on the field, you must continue the intensity of the first quarter, beat the score at halftime, and go home triumphantly!"
McHale ordered his troops and generals and said to everyone.
After returning from the timeout, Clifford also made substitution adjustments and replaced all the main players. The game reached this level, completely beyond his expectations, and he was a little confused at this time.
If the head coach is like this, how can the players turn the tide?
Butler dominated the Rockets' offense as soon as he came up. He once again faced the No. 2 rookie and received another free lesson. He scored 12 points on McGee.
Garnett continued his excellent form in the previous game, hitting all mid-range shots and seizing every opportunity.
The Rockets' tidal wave of offense and continuous and oppressive defense made the Bobcats less and less confident as they played, and eventually they even made mistakes dribbling.
Walker and Henderson were not good at organizing and linking up. Seeing the team falling behind by a big score, their shot selection became even worse.
As Walker's three-pointer popped out of the frame at the half-time buzzer, the half game ended at 80:44. The Rockets defeated the Bobcats by 36 points at halftime.
The second half almost became garbage time.
The fans looked disappointed. They originally wanted to see Harden, Butler, Garnett and other stars play more, but now, they won't play with the Bobcats in the second half.
"Can you do it, little dog?"
A female Bobcats fan cursed and walked out of the arena. This game was too boring. She might as well go home and watch the show.
There were many people who had the same idea as her. At the beginning of the second half of the game, Xu Xin returned to the stadium and was surprised to find that the stands were mostly empty.
Clifford started to use the strongest lineup in the second half and wanted to give it another try.
