In the second preseason game against the Cavaliers, Gallinari fractured his left arm and was sidelined for at least two months...
This shortened season lasted for less than five months in total. Gallinari was absent for two months, which is equivalent to being reimbursed for half the season.
This makes the Knicks a little uncomfortable. Gallinari's position in the Knicks is still very important.
Although he is not good at defense, he plays the role of the sixth man in the Knicks, and his firepower is very useful sometimes when used.
For example, when Lian Dao is at the fourth position and Gallinari is at the three position, he can use his three-point shooting to help Lian Dao open up the space and make D'Antoni's tactical arrangements more flexible.
But now, the Knicks are suddenly missing Gallinari, which makes D'Antoni anxious.
Now, it's hard for them to find a replacement for Gallinari.
As the preseason begins, almost all free agents have found a new home. Those who have not found a new home must be trapped in overseas markets. By the time they come back, Gallinari will have long recovered.
For example: JR Smith, Kirilenko.
Lian Dao also said before that many teams would be in trouble this season, but he didn't expect that the first one to come true would be the Knicks.
The season hasn't even started yet, but they were hit hard. It seems that their road to defending the title will not be as smooth as imagined.
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However, thankfully, Jimmy Butler, whom they selected in the draft, performed fairly well in the preseason. Although Jimmy is not yet a finished product, his active defense can still survive some bench time.
And this little guy is hardworking enough. After he came to the Knicks, he knew that he was inadequate and would train until late every day before leaving. Historically, the reason why Jimmy Butler succeeded was because he worked harder than others.
No one dislikes players who train hard.
"Sickle, I like this kid. He has a strong determination for himself. I believe that as long as he trains for a season or two, he will definitely be of great use."
Rasheed Wallace, who was already an assistant coach, approached Lian Dao and said.
Lian Dao nodded, he agreed with Hua Laishi's words.
Butler really worked hard. In practice confrontations, he was knocked down time and time again, but he got up again and again, devoted himself to defense, blocked points, and actively moved. These things that were originally very boring, he completed with gusto.
Even though I'm sweating profusely and exhausted physically and mentally, I'm still training.
"Jimmy, it's almost time. Let's rest for a while and then train again. Training requires relaxation and relaxation. If you practice like this, you may get injured." Lian Dao handed Jimmy a bottle of Gatorade.
"Thank you, sickle, I feel that the gap between me and you is too big. I know that we are a championship team, and I don't want to hold the team back because of myself!"
The gap in personal strength is what frustrates Butler the most. With his outstanding performance in college, he thought he would become a favorite.
I just didn't expect that in the NBA and the Knicks, an ordinary substitute could easily defeat me.
Facing Tony Allen's defense, it was very difficult for him to even dribble.
"Hahaha, Jimmy, no one can dominate the world without someone coming up!"
"No, at that time, weren't you at your peak when you debuted?" Butler said.
"Hahaha, boy, if you compare with him, he is a freak! Have you ever seen that rookie who brought the team to the conference finals with a single core in his first year and almost won the Eastern Conference championship?"
Wallace laughed when he heard Butler referring to Lian Dao as his present.
"Get out of here, you old cucumber, what a freak, I'm so talented." Lian Dao laughed and scolded.
Then he said to Butler again.
"Your performance in the preseason shows that among the players of the same generation, you are still very good. Don't belittle yourself and don't compare with me. I believe you can grow up as soon as possible!"
"I will, sickle, don't worry, I won't hold you back when I play!" Butler promised very seriously.
"Very good, come on, boy!" Lian Dao clenched his fist and touched Butler.
Lian Dao originally thought that the Knicks would draft Butler. He would not have much playing time in his rookie season and would sit on the bench most of the time. However, he did not expect Gallinari to be injured, which also gave Butler a chance. Chance.
The opportunity has been given to him, it just depends on whether he can seize it!
"I heard from Mike that you chose this guy because you are more optimistic about him?" Rashid asked.
"Donnie asked me. I just gave him a suggestion, and it was just a suggestion."
Lian Dao doesn't want to become the kind of player who interferes with the management's selection.
"Hehe, but you have always had a good eye, but what's going on with that guy?" Rasheed Wallace asked, pointing to Hassan Whiteside, who was training indifferently.
Hassan is no longer a rookie, but his training attitude is not as good as that of Butler.
When he was traded to the Knicks, Rasheed Wallace originally thought that he finally had a big center in the paint, but he didn't expect that this guy's attitude was very problematic.
Lian Dao slapped his forehead and felt a little regretful. He actually moved Hassan to the Knicks too early.
Historically, after Hassan experienced a series of blows from being laid off, this guy truly changed his mind and changed himself. Now Hassan has not experienced these blows yet.
Historically, because of the Kings' selection of Cousins, the second post player selected by the Kings was waived after only playing one season in Sacramento.
In the off-season, due to the lockout, Hassan went overseas to hunt for gold with the free agents.
But unlike most NBA players who are doing well, this idiot who has outstanding physical talent, but a poor brain and a very loose attitude was also waived after playing a few games in the CBA.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Even the CBA team thinks he is a fool who only has a body but no brain.
After that, Hassan was transferred to the Development League and NBL. It was not until 2014, with the Heat, that Hassan Whiteside completed his rebirth.
But Lian Dao's rebirth has changed many situations, and Hassan Whiteside is one of them.
Because the Knicks intercepted Cousins last season, the Kings were late to waive Hassan. They originally wanted to waive him before the start of the game, but unexpectedly the Knicks actually requested a trade.
This makes the Kings very happy. Although the Knicks are only willing to pay a second-round pick and some cash, it is still better than directly cutting him.
According to the opinion of the Kings management, as long as the Knicks paid part of the cash, they would dare to directly trade Hassan. Unexpectedly, they could get an extra draft pick.
Therefore, this guy can be considered as sparing his later experiences in history, but now Hassan still has an attitude of not being stingy.
However, the fortunate thing is that at least this guy did not miss the best training period like in history.
Historically, he could only play in the NBDL and play for subordinate teams, and later he also played in Jinqiang of Shu Province and Tongxi of Suzhou Province. Hassan Whiteside, who could only play in the lower leagues, missed the key training period.
Especially after experiencing the training of NBL singles, I need to relearn how to pick and roll in different situations, how to seek cooperation, etc.
Historically, if the Heat have enough patience, at least he will not carry the title of rough skills in his career.
"It's okay. I don't expect him to play this season. With Hayes here, I can't use him now. But Rashid, you have to help me train him. I know you will find a way!"
Lian Dao then dug a hole for Rasheed Wallace.
"Asshole, you know how to trick me. However, this guy's physical fitness is still very good. His height, jumping, and especially his wingspan are very good. He is 7 feet and 7 inches. If he is trained, he is likely to become an inside defender."
"It's just this guy's lazy personality and incredible confidence that reminds me of a player."
"who?"
"Marcus Canby!"
Lian Dao was immediately happy.
Don't tell me, Rasheed Wallace was right.
Hassan Whiteside is a bit like a middle-aged boy, always a little blindly confident.
Whiteside compared himself to KG when he was drafted, and later in interviews he felt like David Robinson or Mourning.
And more like Marcus Camby, Hassan Whiteside rarely leaves the penalty area. He specializes in squatting in the penalty area to harvest rebounds, and is obsessed with statistics, especially blocks.
In later generations, 80% of his blocks were flying blocks from the weak side, relying on his astonishing 7-foot-7 wingspan and the impressive physical talent inherited from his NFL athlete father.
Many of his blocks are visually stunning, but his personal defense is mediocre. His defense is rarely effective against ball-holding technical insiders such as Bosh.
Of course, this has a lot to do with his low golf IQ and rough skills.