() The day after O'Neal released these words, which were recognized by many people, Chen Jie got a chance to prove himself.
At the United Center in Chicago, the Bulls ushered in their second consecutive home game. Their opponent was the powerful San Antonio Spurs from Texas.
There is no doubt that since entering 2000, if there is only one team that has maintained the ability to compete for the championship every season, it must be the Spurs.
Since the selection of super No. 1 pick Duncan, the Spurs have always been a strong contender for the championship, even after Admiral Robinson retired. Although the Spurs lineup has changed significantly this season, only 9 players from last season remain.
, but the Spurs are also seeking stability amid changes, and their strength continues to increase.
Duncan, Parker and Ginobili, three players from three different countries, are the core of the Spurs this season. Solid defense and rapid advancement are the two major characteristics of the Spurs. The Spurs are one of the few players in the NBA who can do this.
One of the teams that combines the two.
On defense, the legacy of the "Twin Towers" formed by Duncan and David Robinson is still there. Although Robinson is gone, Duncan's defensive ability still makes opponents fearful.
Small forward Bruce Bowen is also famous for his defensive ability, which is evident from his nickname "Kobe's Terminator". In this game, many people also believed that he was a good touchstone for Chen Jie.
In addition to their defensive excellence, fast breaks are also a powerful means of scoring for the Spurs. The backcourt composed of Parker and Ginobili is top-notch, and the success rate of fast breaks launched by them is extremely high. The biggest feature of the Bulls this season is also
Fast break. Whether Duhong, Chen, Gerul and Deng can compete with the Spurs' backcourt combination will also be a big attraction.
In the new season, the Spurs have maintained their original characteristics and strengthened their outside scoring methods. The introduction of Brent Barry was their most successful post-season transaction. The biggest reason for their loss to the Lakers in the playoffs last season was unstable outside shooting.
With Brent Barry, the Spurs' already strong outside scoring firepower has been enhanced. You know, last season, Barry's three-point shooting percentage reached 45.2%, ranking second in the NBA.
After the Western Conference lost O'Neal, judging from the first few games of the season, Duncan has become more unscrupulous. The strongest team in the Western Conference is none other than them.
Just defeated the Timberwolves, this game can be described as another fierce battle for the Bulls. And because Chen Jie had just scored 51 points to shock the league, he immediately encountered Bruce Bowen, who has extraordinary defensive ability, and the two teams were at the same time.
With its fast-break tactics, this game also attracted the attention of the United States.
If we can score high points against the Spurs again, O'Neal's previous remarks can be said to be a laughing stock. After all, in addition to Bruce Bowen, Duncan's inside defense ability is also very good. Furthermore, the entire Spurs team, in *
*Under the leadership of Vic, the solidness of the defensive system built is one of the few in the entire league. Being able to score high points against such a team, Chen Jie's strength will certainly be further affirmed.
And if Chen Jie is restricted by the Spurs, then his 51-point value will be questionable.
Many people have begun to praise the league's staff for arranging the team's schedule as geniuses. Such a game that took place just after Chen Jie shocked the league with 51 points was a lot to watch.
As for Chen Jie, that's not what he is thinking about now.
Xiao Hei, a good friend from Duke University, was selected by the Spurs this year. This game can be said to be the first meeting of the season for the brothers. Chen Jie, who had experienced Yao Ming's visit last time, invited
Xiao Hei had dinner together. Xiao Hei, who had always missed Chen Jie, naturally would not back down. And precisely because of this meeting, Chen Jie knew Xiao Hei's current situation.
The Spurs' interior line, since Robinson left, is naturally headed by Duncan, and his main position is unshakable. The competition for the other position is extremely fierce. As a first-round pick, Xiao Hei had great competitiveness.
, but because Nesterovic performed better in the preseason, **Vic finally chose him.
However, according to Chen Jie's understanding of Xiao Hei, even if he could not play the main role in the Spurs, his playing time could still be guaranteed. However, when Xiao Hei said it, this was not the case.
Nesterlovi has a mid-range shooting ability, which Xiao Hei does not have.
But if that's the case, it's okay. After all, the Spurs have Parker Ginobili and Duncan as a scoring expert, so they don't really need Blackie to make a big contribution in scoring.
But Nesterovich's one-on-one defense inside is better than Xiao Hei's. As a veteran who has been in the professional basketball world for many years, his one-on-one defense experience is something Xiao Hei is not good at.
In fact, starting from Duke, Xiao Hei is not very good at one-on-one defense. He is good at rebounding and blocking shots. However, in a team with such strict requirements from the Spurs, he has not even defended his own defender.
Under good circumstances, how could Xiao Hei boldly go for defense? This idea made Xiao Hei a little constrained on the court.
On the defensive end, the effect of one-on-one defense is not as good as that of Nesterovich. On the offensive end, he has no contribution at all, and he does not dare to boldly assist in blocking shots. Xiao Hei basically has no performance on the field, usually just playing with a few
A foul. This also caused his playing time to be reduced again and again, and he was now on the verge of being reduced to a water fountain custodian!
Seeing the sad look on Xiao Hei's face, Chen Jie didn't expect that the first brother he met after time travel would be doing so unsatisfactory now.
Frowning and thinking for a long time, Chen Jie also thought about how to get his brother out of this situation.
He really cares about his brother Xiao Hei. After all, he and Beyoncé are the only friends he made in Durham City.
After thinking for a long time, Chen Jie felt that Xiao Hei should still use his own advantages.
After thinking about the wording, Chen Jie spoke: "Xiao Hei, I think. After all, you are the first-round pick selected by the Spurs this year, and you can also be said to be a very important signing for the Spurs this year. **It is impossible for Vicki
I don’t think much of you. Now you have to ensure your mentality first. There is nothing to be afraid of in the NBA. You can play well in the NCAA and it will be the same in the NBA. You should still use your own characteristics and communicate with the coach more in daily training to enter a
You have to adapt to the new environment. One-on-one defense has been a problem for a long time, and you should improve it. In addition, don’t be a spectator all the time when attacking. Even if you can’t shoot, you can still make quick cuts. You are so good.
If you have the physical fitness to dunk, no one can cover you. Believe in yourself. Be positive and don't deny yourself because you don't have playing time. Even if it is only one minute, you have to fight for this minute. Every offensive rebound
Don't let it go, try your best to fight. In addition, when defending, boldly help defend, send a few hot pots, and they will be afraid of you. This is the way this league is!"
The first half of Chen Jie's words made Xiao Hei feel right, and he silently made a note of it in his mind. He said that he should perform well in training and communicate more with the coach to improve his defense and offense more actively. However, the last sentence made Xiao Hei a little doubtful.
: "But originally, when I was defending one-on-one, it was easy for me to fake moves and get fouled. If I helped defend, wouldn't I get even more fouled?"
Chen Jie waved his hand and said: "What are you afraid of? If you make a foul, make a foul. Go boldly the second time and don't have any psychological shadow. Just like when I shoot, if I don't make the first shot and I don't dare to continue shooting, then
You won't score a single goal. Only by constantly trying can you succeed! Besides, if the outside defense is breached, the inside players will have to defend, which is also your job. What's more, you are fast and your bullet speed is also fast.
You can also jump high, and many outside players are afraid of you."
Speaking of this, Chen Jie patted Xiao Hei on the shoulder and joked: "I'm counting on you to be the NBA shot-blocking leader! Come on!"
