Chapter 109 The Controversy Caused by the Winning Streak
() The biggest contributors to the victory in the first game were undoubtedly the three rookies. The fast break storm created by the three of them was an important reason why the Bulls took the lead and won the victory today.
At the post-game press conference, in order to express his encouragement and praise to the three rookies, Scales brought the three of them to the press conference.
There is no doubt that Chen Jie is the focus and core among the three people.
Even before the start of the new season, Chen Jie has received a lot of attention. The battle for the top pick before the draft, and the analysis and prediction of the best rookie after the draft have kept Chen Jie in the public eye.
Before the game, everyone had high expectations for Chen Jie.
Of course, many people think that the praise Chen Jie is receiving now is a bit too much. After all, the NBA is different from the NCAA. Playing well in the NCAA does not mean that he can continue to play well in the NBA.
Many players have verified this before.
Therefore, it can be said that before this game, Chen Jie had everyone's expectations, but of course he also had doubts.
But in this game, Chen Jie finally dispelled all their worries.
Although Chen Jie's 25 points is not the most successful debut for a rookie, it can definitely be ranked among the top. Not to mention the dunk that was selected into the top five goals of the day.
After this game, it can be said that there is a lot less doubt on Chen Jie.
Chicago fans are completely relieved. They believe that Jay Sean is the person who can lead the Bulls to resurgence. They believe that given time, the Bulls dynasty will definitely come back.
However, some media still raised objections at this time.
They believe that performance in one game means nothing. The NBA is a long journey, with 82 games in the regular season. Only by maintaining sustained and stable performance can they recognize that Chen Jie is indeed a player with superstar potential.
Many people agree with this argument.
But immediately, Chen Jie gave the most powerful response with his performance in the next three games.
Against the Washington Wizards, in front of Arenas, Chen Jie scored 27 points and 7 assists, leading the Bulls to a 98-94 victory.
Against the Charlotte Bobcats, in front of No. 2 pick Okafor, Chen Jie once again proved who is the best rookie this year. His 22 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds were a near-triple-double, which made Okafor
The double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds was eclipsed, and the Bulls also won their third consecutive victory in the season.
And this three-game winning streak was all directed by three rookies, and behind them stood Scales.
After Skiles used three rookies to create a fast-break storm in the first game, he devoted himself to research after the game and created several tactics tailored for the current Bulls team.
When Chen Jie was on the court, he paired Chen Jie with Luer Deng and Du Hong, and Chandler and Nocchioni were two big men with good athletic ability in the interior.
There is no doubt that the impact of this lineup is unparalleled. With Chandler, rebounding is guaranteed. Noccioni, Luer Deng, Chen Jie, and Du Hong also have the ability to open three-pointers. Chen Jie's breakthrough
It can also cause damage. Basically, in these three games, when the score was tight, Scales used this lineup to attack the opponent, quickly widening the gap and establishing a victory.
When Chen Jie is resting, Skiles usually leaves Curry on the court. The point guard assigned to Curry is Hinrich, who plays steadily. Griffin mainly defends the opponent's arrowheads on the outside, giving Hinrich less time.
Pressure, veteran Antonio Davis has a mid-range shot, can protect rebounds, and can pass the ball well. This lineup is for positional warfare. With Curry's inside singles and Hinrich's breakthrough, the offensive output is pretty good.
The important thing is that the defense of this lineup is very good. Even if the offense cannot open up the situation, the opponent will not open the gap. And as long as we maintain a stalemate, wear down the opponent's spirit, and attack the lineup, we can naturally open the door to victory.
A storm is coming to the Alliance.
And Chen Jie won the Eastern Conference's Rookie of the Year and Best Player awards in the first week. In addition, the Bulls won three games and ranked first in the Eastern Conference. Chen Jie, the current representative star of the Bulls, suddenly
Very hot.
The only team that can compete with the Bulls is the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference.
Playing small ball, they also won all the games in the first four games of the season and now rank first in the league. Under the leadership of Steve Nash, all the players on the Suns are firing on all cylinders. It can be said that they are killing each other.
God, if you encounter a Buddha, kill the Buddha.
Nash also won the Western Conference Player of the Week for the first week and ranked first in the new mvp rankings.
It is worth mentioning that although he is a rookie, Chen Jie has also entered the new season's mvp rankings, ranking 11th after Tracy McGrady.
Some critics even believe that if Chen Jie can lead the Bulls to the top five in the Eastern Conference this year and he can maintain stable performance, the youngest MVP in NBA history may be born.
Although not many people support this argument, it can be seen from the birth that Chen Jie's performance has really been recognized by many people.
Because of the outstanding performance of the Phoenix Suns and the Chicago Bulls in the first week of the game, these words, small ball, and fast break, became very popular in the league for a while.
In addition, the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat, which have Yao Ming and O'Neal, have had a somewhat unfavorable start. Some people point out that the era of centers has passed, and now it is the era of guards dominating the league.
This argument, which was made as early as this year's NCAA finals, has once again become the focus of controversy in the American basketball community.
For a time, critics, fans and even players were divided into two factions, and they were at loggerheads.
When the Heat's Shark O'Neal was interviewed by the media, he directly made a gesture of raising a gun and said: "Am I old? No, I am still young. Is the center outdated? No, you don't understand. In this league,
This is still a league dominated by centers. If you don’t believe it, just wait and see.”
O'Neal spoke very directly, while Yao Ming was a little reserved.
"Center and guard, I think it's better to look at the entire team. Basketball is for five people. Every position is important. You talk about the Suns and Bulls now. Well, Chen Jie is my friend, and his performance is outstanding.
, Steve Nash is also a great player. But you have to know that Jay has Curry Chandler by his side, and Nash also has Amal by his side!"
Although he didn't say it directly, Yao Ming's meaning is very obvious. The center inside is indispensable!
Chen Jie, who was receiving ankle care from a physical therapist, was a little disapproving when he heard Yao Ming's interview.
"Curry and Chandler. Are they really important? Why don't I think so?"
