Chapter 39: Enter the activation list!
Parker really talks a lot, why are the French romantic? Because they talk too much.
Parker heard Jiang Yuntao's inquiry and explained that this is actually Popovich's training method. It has not changed in 20 years, and Messina is following the example.
However, he also told Jiang Yuntao that the training this morning may be because there are new people coming, so it is a basic skill. According to the rules, Tuesday is generally a more boring physical recovery training, that is, running on the treadmill for a long time or kneeling on the yoga ball for a long time.
"Tony, don't mislead newcomers anymore, okay? Today's basic training skills are because there are back-to-back games at night. I usually adapt to the feeling of the court that morning, but I can't do too much training." Ginobili asked the chef to ask for some pasta and shrugged at Jiang Yuntao.
"Oh, so that's it." Jiang Yuntao was a little disappointed. In fact, for him, he personally wanted to play a training game with NBA players to show everyone his level and also let himself find the gap. This would help him better integrate into the team. If the coaching staff saw the highlights, he would be more likely to play at night.
"What? Do you think you can carry 5V5?" Parker shook his eyebrows, like a bean.
"Don't dare!"
"You better not think too much, little rookie." Parker continued to shake his eyebrows, and Rudy Gay, who was sitting behind, smiled evilly, and was worthy of being the man with gay printed behind him.
Jiang Yuntao finally felt that the team was a little energetic. In fact, he felt that even some team bosses bullied rookies, such as stuffing popcorn into his locker, and the stories of the bosses bullying rookies in the dunk magazines I read when I was a kid were relished. Now it was his turn, it seemed a bit different. Even veterans like Manupak were kind to him.
It’s okay to ask him to help with dishes and buy things, but being neglected is the most terrifying thing.
The Spurs' dull atmosphere now makes Jiang Yuntao feel that he can't integrate into it. In other words, they probably think that Jiang will leave after playing three games, so there won't be too many intersections?
This is not the Spurs players. After all, their trial performance against Jiang Yuntao was not a practical battle. Now they are all thinking of mean comments from American netizens, so they don’t accept Jiang Yuntao in their hearts.
WOJ has no supernatural powers that can expose Jiang Yuntao's content during the trial training. If it is revealed, those keyboard players will probably shut up a lot.
In fact, Jiang Yuntao thought too much. The fundamental reason is that the Spurs have lost 11 of their last 13 games, and the players are under great pressure. Isn’t Jiang Yuntao’s joining a performance of dissatisfaction with the Spurs players? They know very well that the management’s mid-season transfer is that they are dissatisfied with the current lineup. They are going to play first in the Western Conference tonight, but what has changed is that a rookie comes, and the pressure is even greater...
Because some fans are already promoting that the Spurs are going to be bad, they deliberately recruit a very nasty player to completely collapse the team and find a good draft pick next year.
Therefore, it is difficult for players to have a good impression of Jiang Yuntao. At this stage, Jiang Yuntao feels it is not embarrassing to join the team. They have a fixed tactical system. He has to start from scratch alone. If he really enters rotation, his playing style will also change. This is not a good thing for them who are going to compete for the playoffs.
"Take one step, I'm too eager to achieve success." When he first came into contact with this level of basketball, Jiang Yuntao's excitement gradually became settled. He had never played in rookie training camp or summer league. Don't think too much now, don't be affected by the words of fans and friends.
"I'm only 20 years old! I should play League of Legends in the dormitory. I really don't understand the rules of the workplace!" Jiang Yuntao slapped his head and sat in the big bus with everyone.
When Popovich met with everyone and boarded the plane, his face was a little haggard, but he seized all the time to tell the players what to do tonight's game.
Only then did Jiang Yuntao realize that what Tom said this morning was true, Manu was rested by a rotation! The Spurs were unable to play today and did not enter the activation list: Lamarcus Aldridge was injured in an ankle and missed the game; Manu Ginobili took a rotation; Kawhi Leonard was absent with a quadriceps injury.
Once this arrangement comes out, it seems like you have to strategically give up. Now the Spurs play completely with Ade as the core. Without Ade, the team's offense will be gone.
The worst thing is that James Harden, a MVP player who had a round off, made a comeback at home today. The opponent's ace player did not give the Spurs any face at all, and just played against the Spurs!
Popovich seemed to know what the players were thinking, but he seriously stated that he had to win this game with all his strength! The team's record was the same as many teams, ranking ninth in the Western Conference, which was not what he wanted to see.
"Defense James Harden should pinch his left hand, put the bottom line to break through, and prevent the projection and jump again when he takes a step back. Never be shaken forward, as it will be passed in one step."
"Of course, it is impossible to really defend him. We adopted a breakthrough and timely defense tactic in this game. Taking advantage of Capela's ability to shoot, the inside line pulled out to help defend Harden's breakthrough. If there is a connection passed to Capela, then let it be given to them. Don't let Harden really open it!"
Jiang Yuntao felt excited when he heard Popovich's speech, as if he had already played on the court. Bobo was very clear about the opponent's tactics and explained the key points of the game in a few words. As long as he did what he said, the possibility of winning would be very high!
"It sounds like the Rockets are not that scary. Old Master Bobo is giving us confidence." Jiang Yuntao knew how terrifying the Rockets' current lineup is. They are all three-point shooters. More than half of the shooting in a game are 3 points, and they are very fast to catch up with points.
The excited little Jiang sat next to Tom on the plane and asked in a low voice: "Hey, Brother Tom, I'll ask, can I play in this game?"
"Yes, you are on the activation list. The game you want to play is today playing the Rockets, back-to-back Magic on the 14th, and Pelicans on the 16th. These three games will determine your stay or stay." Tom showed Jiang Yuntao a look at the list. Jiang Yuntao did in today's activation list. Sports media around the world will know about this list before the start of the game.
"Well, thank you." Jiang Yuntao's heart was thumping, and he was about to arrive at the Houston Toyota Center, which is known as the home court in China! Will his debut be today? The decision is all with Bobo.
Popovich didn't come and specifically explained to Jiang Yuntao, but agreed to him enter the activation list. No one knew how the old man would use Jiang Yuntao.
He wanted to communicate with the system and ask if he had any function of the Unsupreme Prophet: "System, what did you want to say to me last time? I'm listening now, let's talk."
Chapter completed!