Chapter 954 The 31st and Boss Tang's debut chapter is here~
Congratulations to Chris on joining Los Angeles! Let’s create a new era together! - Los Angeles Times.
The Lakers were not my first choice at first, but they convinced me with their hard work, so I came. - Lakers Nation Interview with Chris Bosh.
Thumbs up to the management! For 92 million in 4 years, Bosh’s last peak was reserved for the Purple and Gold Army! We have passed the rebuilding period! - Lakers Nation.
"Hot, what do you think the Lakers' goal is for the new season?" a local Los Angeles reporter asked.
"Then you still have to ask? Win the championship, win the 18th NBA championship in team history, surpass Boston, and become the most powerful team in NBA history!"
"So, we still win the championship?"
"That's right, 'Black Mamba' told me when I first came to the Lakers. 'Magic' told him this when he came to the Lakers. And the person who told 'Magic' these words was Jay
Lee West, the person who told Mr. West was Mr. George Mikan. So I think this is a kind of inheritance. The Lakers have only one philosophy for so many years, win the championship, and that’s it. When I finish
This is what I will tell the next generation of players throughout my career."
These remarks aroused controversy and ridicule from many people, because the Lakers' current lineup at least looks very ordinary. Except for Tang Qian and Bosh, the rest are ordinary NBA role players, at least not very dazzling.
Nowadays, league stars are gradually tending to get together, so not many people are optimistic about Tang Qian's words.
ESPN expert Henry Abbott personally tweeted: I understand Tong’s intentions and thoughts, but he is just talking. I thought the leader of the Lakers should be Chris Bosh, not Tong.
Someone followed the trend and said: Blue-collar workers still want to be the boss? This is really strange! Are there still others in the league? Do you think you are Bill Russell?
Brian Windhorse, the No. 1 “Don Black”, wrote: The data proves that Feng is not suitable as a team builder, and the Lakers should choose Chris Bosh to rebuild.
Tang Qian said this through the media that day:
Everyone, please prick up your ears and listen carefully. Now the Los Angeles Lakers have only one boss and one leader, and that is me. This is my team. After your speech, please leave the stage as soon as possible, senior keyboard warriors. Don’t embarrass yourself here.
Already.
This made the relationship between ESPN and Tang Qian tense again. Even because of Kobe's retirement, all the firepower is now gradually focused on Tang Qian. However, D'Antoni quickly expressed support: Tang is the leader of the Lakers at this stage.
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Bosh also quickly responded: I am not here to seize the rights of the Los Angeles Lakers. Please stop making meaningless speculations.
Unexpectedly, Bosh chose to side with Tang Qian so quickly. This surprised everyone, but only Bosh knew clearly that they all underestimated the strength of this Oriental center. He is definitely this season.
It will shock everyone.
After Bosh came to the Lakers, he practiced privately with Tang Qian a few times, but the results were almost the same as last time, and they all ended dismally.
In this way, Bosh became even more convinced that Tang Qian was not in good form that day and that he was defeated because of luck.
Although I can't believe it, but... he seems to have improved to this level in just one offseason.
Is this guy the kind of "explosion genius" that is rare in history? He is inconspicuous at first, but once his potential is developed, he will be as powerful as a rocket, soaring into the sky with one strike? There are many such people in NBA history.
In terms of rebounding, there is Dennis Rodman. He was a very ordinary rebounder at the beginning. He started with 4+ rebounds. There is also the "big white edge" that is about to explode. No one paid attention to him at first, and then he
Soared into the sky. Even Moses Malone was an ordinary second-rate scorer at first, but in the end, he broke into the realm of super scorer.
So there are people like this in history.
Bosh thinks Tang Qian is such a person. He even feels that if he continues, he may win the MVP this year. At least, he will also be one of the strongest MVP contenders. This, I dared to think last season.
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Why do you think Bosh feels this way? Not talking about blocks, just talking about 20+20 center inside, are you afraid?
This alone qualifies you!
And so far in history, only 4 people have done it. If he can do it, he will be the fifth in history!
If these people look at the data, they are all super insiders. Therefore, if Tang Qian can do it, Bosh thinks he is qualified to compete for MVP this season! No joke!
As time went on, ESPN began to launch their so-called NBA player ranking predictions for this season as usual: the first place is still their favorite LeBron James. This position is even after Kobe Bryant completed two consecutive championships in 2010.
It has not been shaken in 2016, and was even ranked seventh. James has always been high and has never been down. The second is Chris Paul of the Clippers, the third is Anthony Davis, and the fourth is La
Serge Westbrook, fifth is Blake Griffin, sixth is Stephen Curry, seventh is Kevin Love, eighth is Kevin Durant, ninth is James Ha
Okay, tenth is Dwight Howard. What about Tang Qian? He is ranked 31st, lower than Bosh on the same team.
All of a sudden, Tang Qian’s fans in China gave up and shouted loudly:
Last season, I, Tang Ji, led the team in first-team defense, DPOY, rebounds, and blocks. You actually ranked him 31st? Where are your brains? These idiots! It was compiled by 91 experts. It’s all bullshit!!!
Howard, this idiot, was knocked out by Tang Qian last year, but you still ranked him in the front and tenth place? Are you crazy?
What does this mean? Didn’t you see that Noah and Marc Gasol were both ranked in front of Tang Qian?
The five tiger generals at each position who will be released soon will not be without Tang Ji, right? If not, then it will be fucked!
The next day, ESPN began to announce the top five players at each position for the 2014-2015 season:
The five point guards are: Paul, Westbrook, Curry, Parker, and Damian Lillard.
The top five are: Harden, DeRozan, Wade, Thompson, and Monta Ellis.
The five small forwards are: James, Anthony, Durant, Leonard, and Iguodala.
The five power forwards are: Anthony Davis, Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Dirk Nowitzki.
The top five centers are: Howard, Noah, Marc Gasol, Cousins, and Al Jefferson.
As for Tang Qian not being on the list, ESPN's explanation is that this is based on a comprehensive evaluation of both offense and defense. If you choose the first blue-collar player, it must be No. 29 of the Lakers. This is actually only half of the story, the other half
In terms of scoring ability, Lakers No. 29 is an offensive rookie, and our selection does not select such offensive rookies. We just have to look at people through such colored glasses!
As soon as this came out, there was an explosion at home and abroad. Countless people began to cry out for Tang Qian. The first one to respond was No. 24 Kobe Bryant, the Lakers legend who had just announced his retirement. He said on his personal Twitter
:Although I have quit the league, I still feel as familiar with ESPN’s selection method as ever. Ignore it, my good brother, just use your impressive strength to swollen their faces.
Secondly, Barkley also made an interview comment and said: It's simply ridiculous. Feng should be the number one center in the NBA now! Look at the five people on the current rankings, can they really be compared with Fang? Did you ESPN forget about Feng?
How did you beat Howard? Do you need me to list the playoff statistics? Within four games, the worst was 18 points, 17 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 2 assists, and the best was 30 points, 25 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Blocked shots and 1 assist. Are you sure Howard is better than him?
The perm will surprise everyone, wait and see, ESPN. - Moses Malone's personal Twitter.
Regarding this, Tang Qian himself will naturally not be spared. When asked by reporters, Tang Qian opened his mouth and said: "It doesn't matter, I just like to slap ESPN in the face. Who told them to be so stupid?
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"Season expectations? I have already booked the best defensive player in first-team rebounding, first-team defense, and most shot-blocking. If you have the ability, don't vote for me. As long as you feel it's up to your conscience, I don't care."
ESPN responded to Tang Qian’s point of view like this:
No one dares to say that they can book these things. Many players can only achieve glory for one season. We hope that Feng can do it. We at ESPN have always been generous and not afraid to tell the truth.
Over in China, Yao Ming had a phone call with Tang Qian, but he did not ask Tang Qian to announce his joining the national team immediately. Instead, he said: "Xiao Tang, I hope you can not make this statement for the time being, because I want to take advantage of this opportunity."
Give them a good period of time to polish them, otherwise when you come, it will easily give people the feeling of being under a big tree, which will do more harm than good for training and blood exchange." Tang Qian agreed to this request, because if he really wants to fight with the world
In a strong team confrontation, he alone cannot win a game against five. He still needs to rely on his teammates and the overall strength. Therefore, Yao Ming's request is very reasonable.
"Okay, Xiao Tang, since I'm here, I can tell you in advance that you don't have to attend or participate in some meaningless trainers' warm-up exchange games, and you don't need to come back for the Asian games. You just need to be with the national team.
Just prepare for the next Olympics and the next Basketball World Cup."
"Okay, I understand, Brother Yao."
On September 20th, the team's pre-match training camp began. This period is the best time for the new team to systematically train and adjust tactics. Because there is no pressure from consecutive games, the body also takes a vacation.
So I just have the energy to study D'Antoni's tactical system seriously and let this style be truly integrated into the Lakers team this season.
Many players met each other for the first time after moving to the Lakers. Although they also sent text messages and had a brief phone call at the time, this was the first time they had such a face-to-face conversation. The basic "HEY~MAN~HEY~BUDDY~" passed
After that, the formal free conversation began. Jeremy Lin first said to Tang Qian: "Fang, I didn't expect to see you again and I would already wear the Lakers jersey. I will ask for your advice from now on." Tang Qian smiled.
Said: "Easy to say, we all have yellow skin, and we must fight for a voice in the alliance for people with our skin color."
"Well, I will work hard. Mr. D'Antoni's system is also something I like very much."
"Then work hard and try to feel like Lin Crazy again. Then next year's big contract will be secure."
After finishing the conversation with Jeremy Lin, Tang Qian exchanged a few words with Bosh. After all, he had already met Bosh during the offseason, and the focus now was still on his "complete stranger" teammates.
Such as Ariza, such as Jimmy Butler, such as Kirk Hinrich, such as Boozer.
Ariza has been with the Lakers and won a championship here, so he naturally feels more friendly and adaptable to the Lakers, and he quickly got along with Tang Qian. But now there are several
a question.
The first is "Uncle Bu". He has a bit of a loose attitude and seems to think that coming to the Lakers is a mixed bag. Besides, his real salary this season plus the more than 13 million from the Bulls is as high as 16 million! This is more than the Lakers.
Everyone is taller! In addition, Boozer was once known as "Yao Ming's nemesis", so he treated Tang Qian like an old ball player.
Next, there are two people from the Bulls. Hinrich is okay, he just doesn't talk much, but Butler obviously feels like he is using this place as a springboard. He may not necessarily stay with the Lakers next season.
This situation is not unusual at all. When new people join, new problems will arise. As the boss of the team, such things need to be settled by oneself. Tang Qian's first boss experience begins here.
D'Antoni didn't meddle, because if he couldn't do this, then he shouldn't be the boss of the team.
The concept of being able to control the situation is not only true for the outside, but also for the inside.
Otherwise, the team is just a mess. For example, the crazy money-burning Nets in the past few seasons are an example.
If the dignity of the true core is not established, then, to use a phrase, it is difficult to lead the team.
However, after Kobe Bryant left, Tang Qian changed from a "carrot" to a "stick". He didn't say much to these people. During tactical drills, he almost kept attacking Boozer's defense.
area, beating Boozer to a state of embarrassment and humiliation. Boozer also seemed a little angry. He began to use small moves and experience to fight against Tang Qian, but the result was that there was no change at all, and Tang Qian was still crushing him.
Pressure on Boozer. Are you kidding? Although Boozer is only 33 years old, his defense is more fragile than when he was young. He was originally not good at defense and had poor awareness. He is in the Jazz because of his iron-bloodedness.
Coach Sloan was watching, and he was barely able to reach the league average level. After he came to the Bulls, I don’t know if he was completely let go. Except for his offensive mid-range shot, there seemed to be nothing that could remember him. Defense? He is a "black hole"
representative figure. Otherwise, do you think he could still average close to 14+8 per game last season? The year before last, he averaged close to 16+10 in both the regular season and the playoffs. Why was he cut off immediately?
He is only 33 years old, isn't he? It's not yet time for a complete decline.
The answer lies in defense. No one cares about him next season. The general manager of the team revealed the secret:
As many points as Boozer scored on the offensive end, he must give up as many points on the defensive end, or even more. When he was with the Bulls, he was frequently abandoned by Thibodeau in the fourth quarter due to defensive problems, so he was no longer the Jazz player.
Boozer. He plays sloppily and attacks when he gets the ball. This has become his current label. What? You said Boozer has a good defensive WS? I have said it many times before. The bonus for a team that defends WS is huge.
, a team with good defensive data can be very bluffing if the two items account for the same amount. For example, Tracy McGrady of the Rockets back then had long been out of defense. Everyone who watched the game knew it, but when I looked at the data, I thought, it was so high
Scary.
Especially his defensive habits have reached a level that leaves people speechless.
He is lazy and likes to defend with his eyes. Except for attacking with the ball, he seems to be sleepwalking throughout the game.
The most important thing is that he exudes a feeling of "I'm just here to "play casually" and "get paid to get off work." Don't count on me for defense, don't count on me for pick-and-rolls, and don't count on me for support. I only hold the ball and shoot. As for rebounds
If the ball is passed by Tang Qian, his low defensive rebounds will also be greatly reduced. Offensive rebounds? This is not his peak era. If he can grab one in a game, it is good. Therefore, Tang Qian’s attitude towards the team is,
Very dissatisfied, because this attitude will hurt the rest of the team.
It must be curbed, otherwise Tang Qian knows how easy it is for people to be corrupted in Los Angeles.
In the original time and space, why did Kobe push his teammates so much? It was because in Los Angeles, the incentive policy was not suitable.
It is easy for people to feel mentally lazy.
"The defense is so bad? Give me the ball and let me beat them from here" was obviously a tactical drill, but in the end it turned into a unilateral "massacre" of Boozer by Tang Qian. No matter how Boozer defended,
It's useless. Anyway, it seems to Tang Qian that he is still lazy and still not trying his best. This kind of defensive attitude is not about defensive ability, but attitude. If you can't change it, get out of here as soon as possible!
After playing so many balls in a row, Boozer felt very annoyed and said: "Hey, did you do it on purpose? Are you targeting me on purpose? Dongfang Hot???" Unexpectedly, Tang Qian turned his face and said: "Yes.
Ah, I'm just targeting you, do you need to say this?"
"Your defense is no different than dog shit. If I don't hit you, who will I hit?"
The newcomers didn't expect that this Dongfang center, who was playing for the first time, would have this attitude from the beginning, which was surprising.
Nowadays, isn’t brother basketball and cozy basketball popular? What is he doing?
PS: It’s time to go to work. Xiao Zi needs to adjust her state. She’s been on vacation for a long time and she’s a little bit unrecovered~ woo woo woo~
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