Chapter 693 Young Popovich (Third Update!)

"This is the part we need to work hard on. I know that the new tactical system will take time to adapt, but there is one thing I ask you to do well before the start of the season. Defense, compared to talent, is a Attitude determines the content of the effect."

Stevens' tone before was relatively peaceful, but only when he said this, his tone became serious.

It can be seen that he is using this method to emphasize what he said.

The most direct signal that the players can get is that there may be something to say about the poor offense, but don't blame me for being rude if the defense is not good.

In the following time, Stevens began to explain the defense again.

And he was talking about systematic defense.

From the selection of defensive positions, to the mutual defense response, and the defensive choices when dealing with different tactics.

Stevens' defensive tactical system is even more complex than the offensive system.

He's really a coach who takes defense very seriously.

"Nicola, I know your defense was not good enough last season, but I ask you to do well in the new season."

After explaining the tactics, Stevens also said to Jokic alone.

This method is very direct, but it also makes his attitude more clear. Everyone must do a good job of defense.

Jokic nodded. He finally completed the muscle gain after a hellish summer, and now he is holding back his energy to prove himself on the court.

He may not be a defensive champion, but he will never be the one who drags the team's defense back.

His tough style on the field has already shown that he is a very strong person in his bones.

After talking about the tactical system, Stevens went on to announce that the first day of training will be defense.

Just like Tang Tian started with defense when he entered the NBA, the first thing Stevens did was to improve the team's defense.

The Pelicans' defense last season relied more on individual defensive ability and enthusiasm.

In the starting lineup of the Pelicans, Davis, Ariza, Tang Tian, ​​and Holiday are all absolutely top defensive players in the league, and Biyombo and Aminu on the bench are also top-notch defensive players in the league.

Just relying on ability alone, they also played a good defense.

Stevens' system is all about making their defense stronger.

In just one day of training, the players gained more confidence than in a single season.

Feeling this change, Tang Tian felt a little excited.

He is a player now, and his identity as a coach in his previous life is different. Even when Williams was coaching, he could only give tactical advice.

It is simply unrealistic for him to use the tactical system for the Pelicans like a coach.

No matter how talkative the head coach is, he won't let you come here like this.

This is determined by identity.

But now that Stevens is here, this set of tactical systems will really make a qualitative change in the strength of the Pelicans.

After the training, the players went to the locker room humming and shouting.

Stevens held Davis alone.

"AD, when you are on the court, you should move more off the ball on the offensive end, bring out your flexible advantages as a big man, and vent your emotions reasonably after a successful defense on the defensive end, which will help the morale of the team. "

Stevens is making a small fuss about Davis alone.

Tang Tian hadn't left yet, and nodded when he heard what Stevens said.

These are some very specific things, but they will definitely help Davis' performance.

After returning to the locker room, the players took a shower one after another.

Tang Tian came out of the locker room after taking a shower, and saw Stevens chatting with Jokic alone again.

"You have the ability to shoot three-pointers. You need to practice more on this area. When you get a three-pointer in a game, you must shoot decisively. You can treat yourself as Ray Allen. As long as you make one or two shots, the opponent will not dare to shoot." Then shrink to the basket."

Tang Tian continued to nod when he heard this.

He suddenly felt that Stevens was like Popovich who was 30 years younger. He focused on defense and had a systematic offense.

He found some kind of treasure for the Pelicans.

During the following period, under the leadership of Stevens, the Pelicans' training enthusiasm was high.

That state is like being fed chicken soup every day.

Tang Tian could see this change.

As a coach before, the team he coached also had this kind of atmosphere.

But the experience as a coach and as a player is completely different.

As a player, he can really live in that atmosphere and feel the excitement of the players to accept a good tactical system.

Whether it's pouring chicken soup or dealing with interpersonal relationships, it can't compare to this one-tenth.

He can understand why Stevens in history can train a group of role players from the Celtics into a playoff powerhouse, and he can better understand the changes Popovich brought to the Spurs, and he can even understand the Warriors Why can the strength soar suddenly.

This is the systemic impact of a good coach.

GDP is excellent, Tatum Brown and the others are very talented, and the Splash Brothers are also very talented, but without Popovich, Stevens, and Cole, they may not be able to achieve that kind of results.

Good coaches and players go hand in hand.

Because I used to be a coach, I felt that anyone could be a coach when I became a player. Even after he had the right to speak in the Pelicans, he didn't have any requirements for the coach.

But after changing to a good coach, he found that the change was much bigger than he expected.

Now, he really thinks the Pelicans will be a blockbuster in the new season.

Time flies, half a month passed in a blink of an eye, and it was early October.

The NBA preseason is less than a week away.

After the Pelicans' half-month training camp, the offense really hasn't improved much.

As Stevens said, a complex tactical system cannot be achieved overnight.

But their defense has improved significantly compared to last season.

Also, as Stevens said, defense requires more enthusiasm than offense.

Of course, their defensive talents are also good enough.

Jokic's changes are also gratifying, although limited by his physical condition, it is difficult for him to become a defensive champion like Whiteside.

But with his enthusiasm and the changes brought about by his muscle gain in the summer, single defense is no longer a loophole for the team.

Even against defenders, he has a certain chance of successful defense.

And the defensive system built by Stevens protected him even more.

Even players like Thomas Jr. and Irving can be protected in Stevens' system, let alone Jokic.

In this day's training class, Jokic gave Aminu a big hat in defense, and roared excitedly after taking the risk.

Just like his roar, the Pelicans can't wait for the new season!

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