In fact, in Chen Jie's opinion, Du Hong is capable.
You know, although in those memories before time travel, Du Hong never became a star-level player, but his performance proved that he is definitely a qualified substitute player or even a main player.
And now, having been teammates with Du Hong for three years, Chen Jie also knows him very well.
His defense is better than Hinrich's.
In offense, he is actually a qualified commander, and his three-pointers are also very accurate.
The reason why he hasn't shown it now is entirely because he has no confidence. In fact, since arriving at the Bulls, Duhong has never performed as smoothly as he did at Duke University.
There are naturally many reasons.
One is the restraint of having just entered the league, and the other is naturally because the Bulls have an extra Chen Jie.
You know, without Chen Jie in his previous life, Du Hong's performance with the Bulls was still remarkable. As far as Chen Jie's memory is concerned, Du Hong's previous life was also in the NBA draft on June 4, 2004.
He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the 38th pick. In his rookie season with the Bulls, Duhon played in 82 games, averaging 5.9 points and 4.9 assists per game. This result is still outstanding for a second-round pick.
Very good.
In his rookie season, Duhon's most beautiful game was undoubtedly the counterattack against the Atlanta Hawks. The Bulls, who were trailing by 15 points at halftime, finally defeated the Hawks 114-105. Duhon made 8 of 9 three-pointers.
He scored 24 points. This shows his three-point shooting ability.
In that life, this record was broken by the Bulls' No. 3 overall pick Ben Gordon in the following season. He made 9 three-pointers in a single game. Of course, this record is now held by Chen Jie.
In the following 2005-06 season, the Bulls matched the offer from the Toronto Raptors and renewed Duhon's contract. In the 2005-2006 season, Duhon averaged 8.7 points and 5 assists per game. Although it seemed that there was little progress.
It's big, but its role for the Bulls is increasing day by day.
What Chen Jie remembers most is that in the 2006-07 season playoffs, the Bulls swept the Miami Heat 4-0 in the first round, winning the team's first playoff series victory in the post-Jordan era.
In this four-game series with the Heat, starting point guard Kirk Hinrich was troubled by fouls. As the team's sixth man, Duhon stepped forward many times and played for the team's promotion.
Played an important role. In the second round of the playoffs, when the Bulls trailed 0-3 against the Detroit Pistons, although it already meant that they could not come back, the Bulls refused to sweep. In the fourth game, it was Duhon who
He hit a key three-pointer, helping the team expand the lead to 23 points. In the fifth game, the Bulls easily defeated the Pistons again. Duhong relied on two three-pointers and one
Scored 8 points on layup.
Although in the 2007-08 season, the Bulls traded Ben Wallace and Joe Smith from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Larry Hughes and Drew Gooden, this transaction also made the Bulls' backcourt look...
There was some confusion. However, Duhong still managed to squeeze into the Bulls' rotation and proved that he could become a stable commander. On February 7, 2008, in the game against the Golden State Warriors, Duhong voted
He scored four three-pointers and set a new career scoring record with 34 points. In addition, he also handed over 9 assists, 3 steals and 2 rebounds. On June 30, 2008, Du
After Hong's contract with the Bulls expired, he switched to today's opponent, the New York Knicks. In the Knicks, Duhon was regarded as Stephon Marbury's replacement, and because of Duhon's emergence, Marbury and the Knicks
Si's contract was also bought out in the middle of that season. It was obvious that Duhon was very capable. On November 29, 2008, in the game against the Golden State Warriors, Duhon created a single-game record for the Knicks.
Game record, he sent 22 assists in that game.
How could a player with such a glorious history be like this now, unable to provide support after his team's leading scorer was double-teamed?
Chen Jie felt that all this stemmed from Du Hong's mentality.
Because of his appearance, Du Hong has not had many opportunities so far, and naturally he has not produced good data. Correspondingly, his self-confidence has not been cultivated much.
For a rookie, especially a second-round rookie, self-confidence is an important factor.
The more timid you are, the less likely you are to perform well.
Having watched so many games in his previous life, Chen Jie certainly understands this truth.
Now, what Chen Jie has to do is to help Duhong, who will definitely become an important member of the Chicago Bulls rotation in the future, gain confidence.
After halftime with the ball, Marbury once again chose to double-team. Chen Jie passed the ball to Du Hong without hesitation.
Duhon was hesitant, not knowing whether he should attack or hand the ball to Eddie Curry inside or Griffin on the outside.
He felt that these two people were more qualified than him to win the basketball.
When Chen Jie was unable to attack, Du Hong felt that he was not the first choice, they were.
It was precisely this mentality that prevented Du Hong from providing effective support to Chen Jie.
Seeing Du Hong's appearance, Chen Jie shouted anxiously: "Fight yourself!"
Du Hong was more than five meters away from Chen Jie. When he heard Chen Jie's words, he subconsciously turned his head and looked at Chen Jie in confusion.
On the other side, Alan Houston, who came over from defense, was about to take advantage of this opportunity to steal the ball from Duhong.
"Be careful!" Chen Jie was startled and quickly reminded him.
However, as an experienced veteran, since Alan Houston had already decided to steal the ball, how could he give Duhon time to react?
He jumped forward. Just before Du Hong heard Chen Jie's words and prepared to protect the basketball, Alan Houston intercepted the ball. Although his body had lost his balance, Marbury saw him step forward to steal it.
At that time, it had already started in advance.
Just before Alan Houston fell to the ground, he passed the ball to Marbury who was about to leave.
Chen Jie had no time to say anything to Du Hong and quickly returned to defense.
Chen Jie did not suffer any loss when competing with Marbury, who was dribbling the ball, for speed.
Du Hong, on the other hand, froze on the spot with a disappointed look on his face. He seemed to be very upset that he was intercepted, and he even forgot to return to defense immediately to help Chen Jie.
Scales shouted Duhong's name anxiously, which made Duhong even more unsure.
After looking at Scales, Duhon even stood there without reacting.
Seeing Duhon's appearance, Scales sighed in disappointment.
It's better to replace him, a rookie, after all, can't help Chen Jie in such a game.
There is not much time left in the first half, so Scales will naturally not make substitutions at this time, but in the second half, he is expected to adjust his lineup.
Du Hong, who disappointed him, will definitely not have a chance to play.
On this side, facing Chen Jie's defense, Marbury was not afraid. He faced Chen Jie for a layup. Chen Jie jumped high and tried to block Marbury's layup in the air, but Marbury didn't fight at all.
Chen Jie went head-on and took the initiative to seek physical contact.
The referee blew the whistle and Chen Jie committed a foul.
Although Marbury's shot after the whistle was blown out by Chen Jie, he still got two free throw opportunities.
Du Hong returned to his own half at this time. Chen Jie glanced at him, sighed, and said nothing.
Du Hong seemed to dare not look at Chen Jie, for fear that his boss and best friend would be angry with him.
Marbury made two free throws, and there was only one offensive opportunity left in the first half.
This time, Chen Jie did not choose to pass the ball again. Facing the double-teams of Marbury and Hardaway, Chen Jie tried hard for a long time but failed to break through. Finally, just before the end of the first half, Chen Jie made a hasty three-pointer.
Missed.
At the end of the first half, Chen Jie covered his head with his jersey and walked towards the locker room with some annoyance.
The United Center is immersed in disappointment.
The fans' cheers were no longer as enthusiastic as before.
Back in the locker room, Scales stood in front of the tactical board and looked at the soldiers under his command with a complicated expression on his face.
Glancing at Duhong, seeing that he was a little timid and afraid to raise his head, Scales sighed and finally said: "In the second half, Chris will go first..."
Skiles' intention was obvious. He was going to replace Duhon at the beginning of the second half.
But at this moment, Chen Jie, who was holding his breath, suddenly said: "Coach, I have something to say!"
"Well? Say it!" Skiles still gave some face to his favorite general. Although it was rude to interrupt the coach when he was talking, Scales was not angry, but signaled to Chen Jie to say
Express your own opinion.
"In the second half, let Chris continue!" Chen Jie said.
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone in the Bulls locker room changed.
They were not fools, so they could naturally understand the meaning of what Scales had just said.
And Du Hong's performance was indeed somewhat unsatisfactory.
Replacing Du Hong is not a surprise to them.
However, at this time, Chen Jie still insisted on letting Du Hong play. Why?
Even Du Hong's expression when he looked at Chen Jie was moved and complicated.
Everyone suddenly remembered, aren't Du Hong and Chen Jie teammates at Duke University?
Could it be that Chen Jie spoke for Du Hong because of his good relationship with Du Hong?
Of course, Chen Jie's status in the Bulls team at the scene did have such qualifications, but based on their understanding of Chen Jie, they felt that Chen Jie was not such a person.
Skiles also frowned and looked at Chen Jie, hoping he could give him an explanation.
Chen Jie cleared his throat and then said: "Give Chris a chance, we have to believe in him! He is a capable player!"
After saying this, Chen Jie looked at Du Hong and found that Du Hong's eyes were immediately moved and passionate.
This makes Chen Jie very satisfied! (To be continued...)
ps: I stayed up all night last night and am so sleepy now. There are so many things to do during the holidays, it’s annoying...
