Chapter 311 It's Over Before It Begins (9/10, Evening Star Leader Adds 4)

Chapter 311 It's over before it even started (910, the leader of the evening star plus more 4)

Although the preseason data will not be included in the player's technical statistics, Tang Tian's double-double is not a milestone in his career.

But this game has already made the coaching staff of the Spurs fully aware of Tang Tian's passing ability.

"This guy must have used some black technology, otherwise I really can't think of his passing improvement so much in an offseason."

After watching the game, Budenholzer said in concluding words.

Popovich nodded.

But this is not a Hollywood movie, where is the black technology!

It can only be said that their coaching staff did not investigate and dig deep enough last season.

The biggest difference between the NBA arena and the ordinary professional arena is that the fault tolerance rate here is very low.

So most players will be very cautious in showing their skills.

There are many examples of this type. For example, Perkins and McGee, who have been criticized by fans for not being able to dribble, still fly beautifully when dribbling under the crotch on the field.

But in the NBA, it's impossible for them to try those, because what the coaching staff needs is what they are best at, not everything.

So Tang Tian's progress in passing seems miraculous, but to Popovich and the others, it is within the range of understanding and acceptance.

The main players of both sides basically only played for less than three quarters. In the end, the Spurs played more stable off the bench and won the game 103 to 96.

It doesn't matter whether the preseason wins or loses, and the team's main players don't have much playing time.

However, after the game, there were quite a few comments from the fans on Twitter, and the main reason was naturally because of Tang Tian.

"10 assists? My God, am I dazzled?"

"I didn't watch this game because the live broadcast signal was really bad, but 10 assists? The godfather averaged less than 2 assists per game last season, right?"

"You must have not watched the Olympics. The godfather averaged nearly 8 assists per game in 6 games for the Chinese team. If you watched it, you wouldn't say that."

"Brother, the live broadcast signal in the UK is really bad. I only watched the final of the national team's game. You expect us to watch the Chinese team's game?"

"Okay, but no matter what, Don's passing this season will give the Spurs a big boost!"

"I'm really looking forward to watching the Spurs play when they return home!"

"Me too! As a season ticket holder, I can't say how happy I am right now!"

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After a two-day break, the second round of the China Tournament kicked off at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai.

In this game, both sides have their main players resting. The Spurs' GDP is all on a truce, and the Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki is also sitting on the sidelines in a suit and leather shoes.

However, this did not affect the enthusiasm of the fans watching the game, because Tang Tian and Yi Jianlian could both play.

And Yi Jianlian directly became the Mavericks' starting power forward!

It can be seen that Yi Jianlian's current rotation order in the Mavericks is very high.

Yi Jianlian had an eye-catching performance in the first game. He scored 15 points, 3 rebounds and 2 blocks, and made 3 three-pointers.

With his help, the Mavericks finally pulled back a victory 96-90 at home.

After the game, head coach Carlisle praised Yi Jianlian's performance and joked that the team would have to spend a lot of money to keep him next season.

Although the Spurs lost, it was more because the GDP did not play.

More important than winning or losing, Tang Tian once again showed his passing talent.

Although Carlisle has targeted defense, he still surrendered 16 points, 6 assists and 2 steals in three quarters.

This performance also made Popovich start to get skinny after the game.

"The whole world knows that the Heat got better, the Thunder got better, the Clippers got better, the Nuggets got better, everybody got signings in the summer, so did we, look Don, we got signings A versatile swingman."

This also made the reporters amused.

But everyone can understand Popovich's current mood.

A 3D, and a 3D that can pass the ball, can obviously bring different changes to the team.

After the China game, the Spurs returned to San Antonio to continue their preseason journey.

Last year, because it was a shortened season, there were only 2 games in the preseason.

But this year the season has resumed, and the Spurs have a total of 7 preseason games.

In the next nearly a month, they successively played against the Nuggets, Rockets, Magic, Wizards and Eagles.

The experience of last season made Popovich pay more attention to the team's physical fitness, GDP, and even Dior didn't play much time in the subsequent preseason.

He gave Tang Tian, ​​Leonard and Green more playing time.

In the old man's own words: Young people are full of energy and have nowhere to vent, so they need to play more games to release it.

Parker, Ginobili, Diaw, and Duncan didn't play much. Apart from Mills and Joseph, Tang Tian was also responsible for the organization of the team.

Popovich really used him as a versatile swingman.

Tang Tian did not disappoint Popovich either.

After 7 games, he averaged 15.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, shooting 49% from the field and 50% from the three-point range.

Not only did he retain the three-point shooting and defense of last season, but he also made Popovich quite satisfied with what he did in sorting out the team's offense.

Although because of not much playing time, the overall statistics are not very eye-catching, and did not attract the attention of other teams.

But the coaching staff of the Spurs directly improved their understanding of Tang Tian's performance.

They began to think that Tang Tian might become Ginobili's successor.

The preseason games of each team are coming to an end one after another, and the pace of the new season is coming soon.

However, the Thunder team has become the focus of attention of the major reporters at this time.

Shortly after the free market opened, they got Ibaka's early contract renewal, but they have not reached a consensus with James Harden on the difference in the renewal amount.

And as time goes on, it's not just about the ability to renew early.

On October 30, the Thunder management gave Harden and his team an ultimatum before the end of the preseason.

If Harden can't renew his contract with the team's last four-year 5600 contract (this amount is the highest amount that the Thunder will not pay the luxury tax next season), they will consider trading Harden directly to leave the team.

The news, which was reported by local reporter Keller in Oklahoma City, instantly detonated the league.

However, before everyone was relieved, just one hour later, Woj, a well-known reporter in the league, broke the news that the Thunder and the Rockets had reached a deal.

The Thunder sent James Harden, Cole Aldridge, Lazar Haywood and Daquan Cook, traded from the Rockets for Kevin Martin, this year's No. 12 pick Jeremy Lamb, and future draft picks.

The Thunder's four dynasties ended before it even started.

Chapter 9 is here! I don't know how many brothers are staying up late with me, but I can go to bed soon, the last update!