The Warriors' lineup for the new season is very strong both internally and externally.
Of course, the most powerful thing about the Warriors' lineup is that many players can be good at offense and defense, and can switch defenses unlimitedly!
Kirilenko, Tucker, Prince and Hayward can all switch defenses unlimitedly, guards can defend, and centers can also cover for a short period of time.
Azubuike, Laga Bell and Livingston can defend from 1 to 3, and even cover the 4th position without any problem.
Even the new Lowry, with his strong body, can defend from 1 to 4 with no problem!
Being able to attack and defend well, with unlimited defense changes, this is the configuration that many teams dream of!
Deng Fang spent a lot of effort and finally achieved this!
Now there is no idle person in the warrior formation!
Even if it is Jeremy Lin and Yi Jianlian, Deng Fang will not just let them play in garbage time.
14 people rotate!
It’s scary to think about it!
Of course, the Warriors have chosen a group of powerful characters to form an incredible lineup, but the outside world doesn’t see it that way!
The media and fans expressed confusion about the Warriors' various operations:
Hayward is just a rookie, as a defending champion you should be an experienced veteran!
What's more, Hayward is a white man. Is it worth spending a lot of money to get a white player?
What is the use of Yi Jianlian?
That's a player neither the Bucks nor the Nets want!
Aren’t the Warriors picking up trash?
The same goes for Jeremy Lin. If he is an undrafted player and has yellow skin, can he play basketball?
Tucker is even more rubbish!
He was waived by the Raptors and has been living overseas for many years. There is no player that any team wants. What's the use of the Warriors?
Lowry is good, but the price paid by the Warriors is too much!
The Cavaliers will pay 6 million, and the Warriors will pay 9 million directly!
It’s still a five-year guaranteed contract!
Do the Warriors have nowhere to spend their money?
Lowry is just a backup point guard!
If you can't even start in the Rockets, will Curry be the substitute for the Warriors?
Not to mention the Warriors and Livingston!
The Warriors are crazy to spend so much money on a third substitute!
Kirilenko is indeed very strong, but he has been in the doldrums for several years, can he still regain his peak form?
What's more, Kirilenko's contract is too big!
A garbage contract that no one took over, the Warriors actually took it!
People can be willful when they have money, but you can go crazy if you have the space?
He also renewed his contract with Kirilenko and signed a five-year contract!
I’m really not afraid of getting it in my hands!
Radmanovic played very well last season, Anthony Morrow was so accurate with three-pointers, and Turiaf would have no problem being a backup center!
Now the Warriors only have two centers, Lopez and DeAndre Jordan. Once someone gets injured, they will be in trouble!
Can Kirilenko and Tucker shoot the 3-pointers that Radmanovic and Anthony Morrow can?
impossible!
No matter how hard I look, I can’t understand the Warriors’ operations!
It’s all nonsense!
What the defending champion should do most is to stay stable!
Even if reinforcement is needed, it should be a small move, one or two role players are enough!
That's such a big move!
Warriors management is crazy!
Deng Fang was also stupid!
The Warriors were frightened by the Heat's Big Three!
Being timid before fighting, the Warriors have little hope of defending their title in the new season!
In short, neither the media nor the fans are optimistic about the Warriors' prospects for the new season.
Even Warriors fans, many people shouted that they don’t understand!
It seems that Deng Fang's great reputation will be ruined...
Deng Fang didn't care at all about the noise from the outside world.
The truth of this world is always in the hands of a few people!
The best way to fight back against doubts is your performance!
As long as he performs well in the new season, those who criticize him will immediately turn around and kneel down!
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With all player trades and signings completed, Deng Fang's offseason tasks are gone.
Of course, before the vacation, Deng Fang called each player one by one and assigned tasks one-on-one.
Curry has only one task, and that is to continue to hone his defense.
In the new season, the Warriors are the defending champions and Curry is a double MVP. They will definitely be the target of their opponents.
If I can’t guard you, then I’ll consume you on the defensive end!
No matter how much Deng Fang designs tactics for Curry and no matter how much he protects him, Curry still has to execute them in the end.
Unnecessary fouls must be avoided!
Again, even if you lose two steals, don’t lose a foul!
Lopez's mission is very clear, continue to practice three-pointers.
Many times last season, opponents deliberately shorted Lopez, which is why Deng Fang often abandoned Lopez at critical moments.
As for Jordan, Deng Fang's requirement for him is to practice free throws well.
Forget about three-pointers, it turns out that Jordan doesn't have that talent.
The same goes for Livingston. If he doesn't have three-pointers, he'd better practice his mid-range shots.
Of course, Livingston still needs to strengthen his strength training, otherwise there will be no place for him in the Death Five.
It was easier for the newly joined players, because joining the Warriors required them to sign a contract and hold a press conference, so Deng Fang went directly to them and talked with them separately for a long time.
"Yi Jianlian, your task in the new season is to practice shooting well. Whether it is a mid-range shot or a three-pointer, you must practice hard! This is your advantage. With your height and wingspan, coupled with Curry's presence, you can be confident and bold.
It’s your vote! No one can interfere with you!”
"In addition, you also need to strengthen your strength training. You may be able to play the center position in the new season. Don't be afraid of getting injured. With me here, you just have to practice hard! If you get injured, I will be there!"
"You will definitely have stable playing time in the new season, so you must be prepared!"
"Jeremy Lin, your task is also to perfect your shooting, especially three-pointers! At least reach an average level! In addition to taking chances, shoot decisively! The more decisive you are, the more accurate you will be! I believe in you!"
"Hayward, you need to work on your defense with the assistant coach during the offseason. Your defensive awareness is very good, but you still lack some NBA experience. Learn from the coach. Your task is very heavy in the new season! Of course, three-pointers
Also keep it, this is your greatest advantage!"
"Kirilenko, you should also focus on practicing three-pointers, at least to reach an average level! In the new season, you may have to play the 4th or even the 5th position. If you have a three-point threat, that will be perfect!"
"Tucker, I didn't sign you to play garbage time! You will have a lot of playing time, especially at the end of the game! Your defensive experience and fighting spirit are what I value most, and your three
If you practice hard in the offseason, you will be able to shoot great three-pointers!"
"Lori, you have to know that there is no difference between a starter and a substitute here! Although Curry is here, you will have a lot of playing time in the new season. Just practice your three-pointers well. You will be great.
Shooter!"
For many players, the offseason is the best time to improve themselves.
As long as you work hard and pursue improvement, and as long as the tasks given by the coach are clear, you will generally have good results.
The tasks Deng Fang gave everyone were very clear and highly targeted.
Those who are on defense practice three-pointers, and those who are not on defense improve their defense first.
As long as these two are done well, there will be no problem playing next to Curry!
