Frank called a timeout, but he really didn't know what to say at the moment.

Because Stoudemire looked out of breath when he came off the court.

This shows that his physical energy has been severely consumed just now.

Under such circumstances, can you blame him for not helping the team's defense in the two rounds just now?

If it's an average player, maybe.

But this guy is Amare Stoudemire, a top-10 power forward in the league.

By the way, this guy's contract is expiring this summer.

The Nets spent two first-round picks to sign him. They definitely didn't want to use him for just one season and then let him go.

So Frank can't blame Stoudemire for not covering up properly.

However, this is the biggest problem... If Stoudemire cannot maintain his enthusiasm on the defensive end, it will be difficult for the entire team to continue the stalemate with the Suns.

Why……

After thinking for a moment, Frank asked in a different way: "Man, I don't mean anything else. I mean, do you need help with anything?"

Frank's words are equivalent to telling Xiao Si in disguise that the problem still lies with you.

Stoudemire also understood, but Frank's words gave him the opportunity to make demands. He didn't care if Frank asked whether he really wanted the team to cooperate with him in the future. Anyway, he said directly: "Frank, Mr.

Coach, I need the ball, and I hope to have more chances to take action in the future!"

Stoudemire knows very well that if he continues to play like he just did on both offense and defense, there will only be one end for him, and that is to be exhausted by General Lin.

From his point of view, the only way in this game is for him to be the main attacker and let everyone on the Nets cooperate with him. As long as he can suppress Lin Ri's offensive firepower, then he can take advantage in the interior.

Coupled with Lopez's advantage at the 5th position, the Nets can completely open up the inside and activate the outside. In his opinion, this is the only feasible way.

Of course, it's not that he understands the situation very well, but that's how he plays in the Suns.

In the past, the Suns relied on his advantage in the interior to force opponents to shrink their defenses, thereby allowing greater space for shots from the outside.

Except for facing the Spurs, this system has never encountered any team that can restrain them.

Stoudemire believes that even without Steve Nash, as long as the whole team can play around him in the next game, he can still copy the Suns' style of play!

Although he also noticed that after he said this, Devin Harris shook his body slightly involuntarily, obviously not agreeing with his words.

But as long as Frank agrees, that's fine!

If there is a real competition for top positions, Stoudemire believes he is still above Devin Harris!

Frank didn't hesitate much. Apart from the fact that he didn't have time to hesitate, he also felt at this moment that the opportunity to offer an olive branch to Stoudemire was right in front of him!

So he said directly: "OK, then everyone pays attention. As long as there is a chance on the offensive end, the ball must be given to Amare!"

After Frank finished speaking, he specifically glanced at Devin Harris? His meaning was simple: The people I mentioned include you.

Devin Harris realized this and began to look unhappy.

Why!

Devin Harris had the most successful season of his career last season, averaging 21.3 points and 5 assists per game. He was selected to the All-Star for the first time in his career? He also won this honor. Devin Harris has long been no longer an All-Star.

Was he Dirk's "little brother" two years ago? Now he aspires to be a big boss? He doesn't want to change from passing the ball to Dirk to passing the ball to Stoudemire!

Those days? In his opinion, they should be gone forever.

"What if he doesn't pass the ball to Amare?" Assistant Coach "Silver Fox" Harris looked at Devin Harris on the court and asked worriedly.

"If he doesn't give it? Then let Rafe play..." Frank said decisively.

Harris smelled a smell: It seems that Frank is ready to side with Amare Stoudemire...

But there is nothing wrong if you think about it carefully. Although Harris suddenly improved his statistics last season, he is still a lot more immature than Stoudemire? And in terms of age, Amare Stoudemire in 1982 is as young as Stoudemire.

There is no saying that anyone has a better future than Devin Harris in 1983.

Besides? Harris has already heard that New York is very interested in Stoudemire? If Frank can keep Stoudemire in New Jersey, it will definitely be a great achievement.

After all? New Jersey has always been proud of grabbing players who wanted to go to New York but ended up in New Jersey!

And if Frank can rely on Stoudemire to gain a foothold in the Nets, then his position as chief assistant coach will be secure.

Well...it's not a loss this time!

After thinking for a long time, Harris completely understood what Frank was thinking.

It's not surprising that he thinks so much. In fact, if a team like the Nets is in danger of being rebuilt, once it is rebuilt, there will definitely be a major shake-up, and the first ones to suffer will be their coaches.

Therefore, it is important to take sides!

…

The Suns successfully opened up a 7-point gap after Lin Ri's strategy against Stoudemire just now worked.

This point difference means that as long as the Suns can have another scoring climax, they can successfully open the point difference to more than 10 points.

And when the Suns can open the score to more than 10 points, they can often "beat" their opponents to death with a single blow. This is one of the characteristics of all the games the Suns have won this season.

At this time, Stoudemire took the responsibility of the offensive core on himself, and obviously had some intention of deciding the winner.

Of course, as I said before, he only had this choice left. If he didn't do this, his physical energy would be slowly exhausted by Lin Rijiang.

Not wanting to "die slowly", Stoudemire chose a last-ditch fight.

Devin Harris didn't want to cooperate with Stoudemire in playing like this, so he chose to play alone in the first round.

"Bang!"

Lin Ri is now gradually figuring out the rhythm of his layup. In this round, he used his long arm to interfere with Devin Harris' layup.

When Robin Lopez protected the rebound, Devin Harris caught a glimpse of assistant coach Harris walking towards Alston.

Are you planning to replace me?

They are all Harris, so why bother Harris?

Devin Harris is a little panicked.

In the next round he immediately handed over the ball obediently.

Stoudemire got the ball on the offensive end and challenged Robin Lopez directly to the frame.

Stoudemire has been teammates with Robin Lopez for a year, and it is clear that he is a very passionate guy. As long as he continues to play, he will definitely become a very high-quality blue-collar power forward. But now, he lacks experience.

An experienced baby.

"Whoosh!"

Stoudemire easily made the first attack back on the court after a timeout using his footsteps.

Frank looked at Stoudemire scoring the goal with such smooth footwork, and nodded with satisfaction.

"This guy's face-up skills are indeed rare among insiders in this league!" Kenny Smith also praised.

But Barkley pouted, just so so, he only has Lin Ri in his eyes now, not Lin Ri's goal, so he won't praise it.

The Suns also handed the ball to Lin Ri on the next possession.

The person who defended Lin Ri changed from Stoudemire to Lopez.

Since Stoudemire will focus on the offensive end, the dirty work of defense will naturally have to be shared by others, and Lopez is this other person.

What the hell...

Lopez is very unhappy... We are also somewhat famous on the offensive end, okay?

But, there is no way, why is he just a second-year rookie? He is not yet ready to challenge the authority of the head coach.

"Boom!"

Then he also became a backdrop.

Lin Ri challenged his defense and easily completed a one-arm dunk.

Compared to Robin Lopez, Lopez's steps are slower, but Lin Ri's steps are faster than Stoudemire's. It's strange that he doesn't get teased.

"Hehe~" Little Lopez looked at his brother being passed by Lin Ri so easily, and he covered his mouth and snickered and returned to defense.

What the hell...

Lopez suddenly felt his heart congested.

When Barkley saw Lin Ri scoring a goal in the same way, he immediately slapped the table and said, "Look at this framing technique!"

"Who else" is beyond words.

Kenny Smith: “…”

"ball!"

Seeing Lin Ri respond with a ball so easily, Stoudemire quickly asked for the ball again.

In this round, Lin Ri noticed that Stoudemire had become the main attacker of the Nets, and consciously followed Stoudemire's footsteps on the defensive end. However, the Nets were determined to create the best space for Stoudemire to attack.

This kind of cover helped him successfully get rid of Lin Ri's defense.
To be continued...