masters-orleans Chapter 458 Worry
Chapter 458 Worry
Chapter 458 Worry
After the rookies gradually adapt to the game, they can also give surprises.
The Mavericks' lineup was not strong, and the Nuggets' rookies also got a chance to perform.
Among them, Gary Harris, a second-year player, still performed well. Although he was just playing soy sauce, he benefited a lot from running in with the team for a season.
Jokic also performed very well. Now it seems that even if he still needs to adapt, it should be no problem to be a substitute.
In addition, Josh Richardson and TJ McConnell have gradually let go, and their performance is getting better and better.
The Nuggets' rookie picks are not high, but now it seems that they can be cultivated.
You must know that many first-round picks cannot be integrated into the NBA game. Several second-round picks from the Nuggets have performed well, and the coaching staff must be in a good mood.
You must know that Xiang Chu and Middleton are also second-round picks, maybe their Feng Shui is the second-round pick.
The team's second position, let Gary Harris start for the time being, but it has not been confirmed.
Supporting rookies to start is the strategy of the Nuggets in the past two years. Gary Harris may have a slightly better defense than Fournier, but he is shorter.
In this regard, Josh Richardson and Joe Ingles have an advantage, and their defense is not bad.
Xiang Chu felt that if it weren't for the uncertainty of the rookies this season, the Nuggets' perimeter defense might surpass last season.
Now he and George Karl are still worried about the rotation lineup. Without Lu Wei, who should take the lead now.
Therefore, based on the incomplete lineup, only Xiang Chu, Middleton and Gallinari are confirmed to start.
Jeremy Lin is not sure, even though he played well with Jokic, but in the regular season, it is impossible for Xiang Chu to go up and pick and roll for him like Jokic.
Xiang Chu has been communicating with George Karl on the bench, giving people the impression that he is also a coach.
The team lineup has changed a lot this season, and he will indeed have to worry more.
The young people are all good, but they are not to the point of being independent, they must choose carefully.
Jeremy Lin's choice to play the sixth man has long been discussed by the team, and even discussed with Jeremy Lin. After all, he has played in both the Rockets and the Lakers, but it has not been confirmed yet.
Should rookies play the starting No. [-] position, at least not now.
The Nuggets also couldn't get a No. [-] position with stronger organizational ability than Jeremy Lin, so they didn't work hard in the free market, because based on last season's experience, the Nuggets' ability to organize the No. [-] position is actually not that high.
The key is the outside three-pointer, and the three-point organizational ability is almost no problem.
This season's lineup is different. Whether to focus on defense or continue to focus on three-pointers, it is estimated that it will not be decided until the All-Star Weekend.
Xiang Chu is now discussing with George Karl every day, but he can't make a decision.
In fact, it wasn't just the two of them who participated in the discussion. Gallinari, Jeremy Lin, David West and others all participated in the discussion, but they didn't talk much about Xiang Chu.
The communication between Xiang Chu and George Karl has become a habit now.
From master and apprentice to business partners, it can be said that they are a bit forgetful.
George Karl is not a good-tempered coach, and he has conflicts with some players he has coached before, but his relationship with Xiang Chu is getting more and more harmonious.
Maybe it's not that they are like-minded, but that their constant victories have made them identify with each other.
Although everyone is playing role players, the Mavericks in the away game are not opponents at all.
Is the Mavericks' lineup worse? It doesn't feel like it. At least they don't have as many rookies as the Nuggets.
Perhaps it is because the Nuggets really have the championship temperament now, sending a group of rookies who are not very familiar with tactics will play well, of course it is also because they are at home.
The basketball atmosphere in Denver is very good now, the preseason courts are full, and the team's new players are also welcomed by the fans.
Unlike the pure devil's home game before, his temperament has indeed improved after winning the championship.
After defeating the Mavericks at home, the Nuggets decided to continue to inspect the lineup in the playoffs.
Going to Chicago two days later, the Nuggets switched starters.No. [-] and No. [-] were replaced by rookie players.
Gasol and Rose didn't play on the Bulls side, and the Nuggets still took advantage of the game.
But it was mainly the three generals Middleton, Gallinari and Xiang Chu who directly shocked each other.
The rookie is still far from the team's requirements, but he is still playing steadily and has not made any mistakes.
Several generals of the team still didn't play much, and Jokic performed well among the rookies.
He has performed like this for three consecutive games, and George Karl has also kept his notebook in mind. The regular season will definitely give him more opportunities. If he can seize it, he will directly be the main rotation player of the team.
Gary Harris can also perform well off the bench. The young man should have practiced his shooting hard in the summer, and his shooting percentage is obviously much better than last season.
There is also an improvement in the confrontation aspect, and the muscles should be much stronger.
Therefore, it is essential for young players to quickly adapt to the league and train hard.
Butler didn't feel very good in this game, and he didn't play much. Middleton originally wanted to compete carefully with the opponent, but now he has no interest.
The team gave Middleton a big contract, and the new season will definitely give him more opportunities.
Maybe, this buddy will have a place in the All-Stars of the new season.
If Middleton can really grow up, the Nuggets may have an easier season than imagined.
Although it is a preseason game, the Bulls' problem is still there, that is, the offense is too tangled.
Relatively speaking, the young Nuggets' offense is much smoother, and the team's temperament may also affect the newcomers.
Obviously, as a rookie, he is not that proficient in tactics, but his offensive performance is so distinctive.
"Josh's shooting is actually good, but he hasn't let go yet. He has an advantage over Seth. Seth's defense needs to be practiced."
"Players who are more willing to defend are easier to integrate into the team, but it is not easy to shine."
"Someone must stand up from the outside line, otherwise the team's rotation will have some problems."
"There is no problem in the regular season, but if they can't become an immediate force, they still have to consider trading. If we can maintain our results, our own options will not be very useful."
The battle was fierce on the court, but Xiang Chu was chatting with George Karl off the court, and most of the time it was the assistant coach who reminded the players on the court.
The Nuggets are definitely not bad, but there are far fewer players who can play than last season.
Young people must stand up, otherwise the team will have problems if there is a lack of rotation and injuries.
Mainly in terms of outside shooters, the Nuggets are used to having outside shooters. If they can't perform well in the new season, the previous tactics that have won two championships will become a bit tasteless.
It is impossible to say that they are not worried, after all, their goal is the championship.
(End of this chapter)