Chapter 024 Yan Ye shoots Martial Saint Jackson!
July 14, the first day of the Boston Summer League.
Unlike the Orlando Summer League, the Boston Summer League has been in operation for two years, and the fame and commercial value it should have long been.
The Orlando Summer League was held in a hurry, and only the local Orlando sports channel was broadcast in the television industry.
The Boston Summer League will not only be broadcasted by the Boston Regional Sports Channel, but also by the nearby areas such as New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, which have a large number of basketball fans.
Although the Boston Summer League usually only lasts about a week, it can earn tens of millions of viewers during the Summer League, which shows the Boston Summer League's attention on the Atlantic coast.
Among this audience group, in addition to ordinary fans, there are also management and coaches of various Eastern teams.
At this time, New Jersey Nets general manager Rod Thorne, who was far away in New York, turned on the TV at 5 pm to watch today's game live broadcast.
At this time, it happened to be the beginning of this Boston Summer League, when the Nets' match against the Bucks began.
Unlike the Orlando Summer League, there are only 8 participating teams in this Boston Summer League, but these 8 participating teams are all NBA teams, and the game is relatively regular.
The eight teams are Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks.
8 teams, two matches, 4 games a day, 2 games in the afternoon and evening, and the total schedule lasts for one week.
The Nets' match against the Bucks is the first game tonight.
The Nets made a big move in the draft this year. New Jersey Nets general manager Rod Thorne used the seventh pick in the first round to win Eddie Griffin, which successfully robbed the Houston Rockets, and won the 13th, 18th, and 23rd pick in the first round of the Houston Rockets in one for three.
Originally, Rod Thorne wanted to use one of the first round picks, and the unremarkable physical fitness man He Li was very interested in.
However, Rod Thorne still underestimated He Li's value. Not only did he fail to find the bargain, but he also made He Li's price inflated because of the price gouging. Rod Thorne could not afford the price and could only be forced to withdraw from He Li's trading sequence.
Rod Thorne is recuperating in New York, and I heard that He Li played well in the Orlando Summer League, but Rod Thorne doesn't feel regretful at all.
Rod Thorne believed in his own vision, and he believed that it was worth trading Kidd with Marbury. He believed that the four rookies he chose would not be worse than He Li.
This year, Rod Thorne selected players for the Nets, in addition to Richard Jefferson, Jason Collins, and Brandon Armstrong, the first round pick, Brian Scara Bryan, who ranked sixth in the second round.
The Nets' lineup for the Boston Summer League this time is gorgeous. In addition to four first-year rookies, there are second-round pick Somala Samako and third-year second-round pick Evan Eschmeyer.
The two second-round picks in the latter are actually not very strong, but the next second-round pick Stephen Jackson is amazing!
Stephen Jackson was the 14th pick in the second round in 1997. Why did the famous Martial Saint fall into the second round in the future? In addition to being unpopular with the high school student draft, he was also too poor in his personality.
Since the thorny rookie like Big Dog Robinson was introduced in the 1994 draft, most of the players who have problems with their personality are not welcomed by NBA teams.
Therefore, even though Martial Saint was qualified to be selected in the first round with his physical fitness, he eventually fell to the second round. After being selected by the Phoenix Suns, he was quickly cut.
Wu Sheng was able to return to the NBA after playing for several years (CBA) and the International League.
Wu Sheng is indeed a second-year player at the moment, but as soon as he was signed by the Nets last year, he immediately entrusted himself with an important task and served as the Nets' starting small forward.
Wu Sheng played well. He averaged 21.6 minutes of playing time in the rookie season, and was able to score 8.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals. He showed good strength on both offense and defense.
However, Martial Saint has made old habits again, with huge personality flaws, which destroys the unity of the team's locker room and repeatedly engages in team management. Therefore, he was sent to the Boston Summer League to do dirty work and tiring work. If Martial Saint is still unwilling to repent, Martial Saint will be cut by the Nets no matter how strong the Martial Saint is, it will be cut by the Nets.
Why did Rhode Thorne choose Richard Jefferson in the 13th pick in the first round? In addition to beating the Martial Saint, it is also necessary to have a better choice.
But then again, with the strength, Wu Sheng is a qualified starter in the Nets.
The Nets filmed the starting small forward to play in the summer league, and it was indeed a young man who did not talk about the morality of the ball.
But if you really say that the Nets don’t talk about the ball and the penalty kick, it’s about the ball and the Nets didn’t send last year’s No. 1 pick Kenyon Martin to the Boston Summer League.
If Martin came to the summer league with Martial Saint, the other teams would not have much experience with them.
"Young man, I hope you can perform better." When Rod Thorne turned on the TV, He Li's figure appeared in his mind.
He Li is a small forward, and the Martial Saint is also a small forward. When the Nets are playing against the Bucks, who will He Li’s opponent be? The situation is obvious!
It can be said that the next game will be He Li’s pre-school education before entering NBA.
When receiving education, you often have to pay tuition fees.
"Pick-roll? The Bucks can also pick-roll?" Rod Thorne saw the scene on the TV with a playful look on his face.
The team's offensive tactics are nothing more than running, passing, blocking and cutting. George Carl has a high attainment in the use of running, passing, cutting tactics, but blocking is very average.
Of course, there is no need for the Bucks with three musketeers.
The three Musketeers will definitely have a single chance when they pass each other, and as for the opportunity to shoot at open positions, there is not a single chance.
The Bucks pursue speed and efficiency, so the pick-and-roll seems redundant.
In addition, the Bucks' inside defense is not strong, and they focus on rushing to grab rebounds. Now let the center forward come out and pick-and-roll. If the ball is not scored, the inside line will be weaker. Wouldn't this give the rebound to someone?
"It's a good thing for young players to have ideas, but the problem is that they're too young!"
Rod Thorne saw Stephen Jackson's game experience. After He Li opened it apart, he quickly caught up with He Li again. He Li had no choice but to jump and make a comment to himself when he was hastily taking off the mid-range shot.
At this time, Rod Thorne had no fluctuations in her heart and even wanted to laugh.
Although Stephen Jackson's physical fitness is a little worse than He Li, it is not much different. Judging from Stephen Jackson's previous defensive ability, He Li should be very depressed to get a blacksmith.
"Impossible, can this be entered?" Rod Thorne in front of the TV was stunned.
"Impossible, it's hollow!" Richard Jefferson on the bench was also stunned. He couldn't believe that the scene that happened in front of him was real!
Stephen Jackson's defense and blocking actually had no effect on He Li's mid-range shot!
Chapter completed!