Jackson looked at Sun Hao for a long time.

Perhaps his insider's idea at this moment was, will Sun Hao be the next Kobe?

But soon, his idea was denied by himself.

What Sun Hao did after joining the Lakers was completely different from Kobe.

If you have to compare, among the players he coached, Sun Hao is more like Jordan.

He also seems to understand why Jordan puts Sun Hao among the top five points guards, because who doesn't like people with similar styles to him?

In history, Maddie likes Durant, Nowitzki likes Porzingis, and Kobe likes Irving, all of them are like this.

So after realizing this level, he felt that maybe it was time to see Sun Hao’s talent limit.

"I will arrange that starting lineup."

Phil Jackson made the decision.

...

On the day of the game day, the Lakers arranged a full-game confrontation training.

Just in the second group of confrontations, he put Ariza, Malone and Anderson in the starting group.

This approach has made the players realize that there may be lineup adjustments in the evening game.

After the training ended, Jackson announced a new starting lineup.

This approach is similar to what Old Nelson did with the Mavericks.

No one questioned it.

Veterans like Horry and Howard have been fighting in the league for more than ten years, and they are also gentle.

Including Malone, whether he plays as a starter or a substitute, he doesn't have that much pursuit in this last season.

But Ariza looked particularly excited.

Sun Hao said right before. The rookie period is when players are most motivated and motivated.

After Jackson made arrangements, Malone immediately found Jackson.

Veterans' reading and understanding of the game are very different from ordinary people, especially for Hall of Fame players like Malone.

He has played against Olajuwon in the Western Conference Finals and played Jordan in the finals. He has had his own unique understanding of the game for more than 20 years.

"Shak was injured, and the triangular tactics worked just in the past few games. We can play more pick-and-rolls."

Ma Long's suggestion is very good.

Some people may say that triangular offense does not necessarily require two core players. Jordan was actually a single core on the Bulls' offensive end.

But, Jordan only has one.

Moreover, although Sun Hao was designated by Jordan as the top five points guards, the two played completely differently.

Jordan was able to play at the beginning because a large part of Jordan's playing style was to play back and forth, which could form a stable triangle.

If Sun Hao said that, he could fight, but the effect would not be so good.

On the contrary, when Sun Hao was in Dallas, he played pick-and-roll with Nowitzki every day, and playing pick-and-roll was the most suitable one.

Jackson agreed.

But he won't just play pick-and-roll tactics, after all, he hasn't trained before.

The flexible combination of triangles and pick-and-roll will be the main theme of the team's offense tonight.

He then called Sun Hao over and gave him "infinitely" rights.

"You decide on the field which tactic to play."

This is very consistent with his coaching style: hand over the game to the players.

And what can be seen is his unconditional trust in Sun Hao.

The previous conversation between the two made Jackson's understanding of Sun Hao change a lot.

...

That night, Staples Center.

At the scene, the attendance rate was still full.

Although the team is in poor condition recently and O'Neal is still absent, tonight's opponent is the defending champion Pistons.

Although there have been major changes in the personnel of the Lakers, the grudges between the two teams in the Finals last season have been formed.

Don’t sweep things like this in the finals, it’s not a hurdle that can be overcome in a moment.

O'Neal is also here to the scene.

Although he can't play the game, he has recovered a lot compared to when he was injured.

When he was warming up before the game, he expressed his serious expression and pulled Sun Hao and shook his head and said a long paragraph.

"Kobe that kid beats the Pistons. I believe you can do it too. You are so much better than him."

Finally he said this.

Sun Hao is really amused and crying.

O'Neal's complaints about Kobe now are really reflected in every detail of his life.

This really corresponds to the saying: the deeper love there was in the past, the deeper hatred there was.

However, O'Neal said nothing wrong.

Because of the summer trade, the entire league is now comparing the Lakers and Mavericks, Sun Hao and Kobe.

The Mavericks beat the Lakers before, and Komi also had a climax.

If the Mavericks win the Pistons but lose the Lakers now, it will definitely be a negative topic after the game.

This is also in Los Angeles, and it is a big difference in Dallas.

"Don't worry."

Sun Hao nodded.

Whether it was before O'Neal's injury or after O'Neal's injury, he had never let go of his offensive end.

Now, when encountering a defensive strong team like the Pistons, it is time for him to touch his ceiling.

The biggest change in the Pistons' lineup this summer is that they left Oku and veteran Mike Dyce.

McDace is not weaker than Oku, and has more experience.

Of course, compared to this, the tacit understanding in the lineup is where their strength is more improved in the season.

That largely compensates for the conflict between the new rules on them.

Especially as the season deepens, this performance becomes more and more obvious.

If you really want to compare, the Pistons will definitely be stronger at the beginning of the game season.

But the same thing is said: The one who beats the strongest!

After the warm-up before the game, both sides made their starts one after another.

On the Pistons, Billups and Prince on the outside, Anthony and Rashid Wallace on the front line, and center Ben Wallace.

After winning the championship last season, many people regarded this team as the representative of civilians' championship and were named "Five Pistons Tigers".

Now their fame has increased a lot.

"Did Phil get drunk last night?"

On the Lakers' side, when the starting lineup came out, Barkley quickly caused a lot of complaints.

Sun Hao and Finley on the outside, Ariza and Carl Malone on the front line, and center Chris Anderson on the center!

Except for the two outside partners who didn't change, the Lakers have a brand new starting lineup!

Changing the battle last time is a taboo, not to mention changing so many at once.

"Phil is under a lot of pressure this season, and he is a little panicked."

Kenny Smith "very good" analysis of Phil Jackson's psychology.

"But I have a sixth sense. The probability of Sun breaking out in this game is 100%. Yes, he will definitely break out."

Barkley is Barkley, who is big mouthed, and he does not forget his current identity as Sun Chui.

This also caused Kenny Smith to shake his head and laugh.

Although Sun Hao brought surprises at the beginning of the season, it proved that the combination of him and O'Neal was born with a pair.

However, after O'Neal was injured, his ability to lead the team was not very good.

Now he is facing the Pistons, a team that can be said to be the best in the league in defense, and it is a bit difficult to get Sun Hao out of the game.

Barkley seemed very confident.
To be continued...