The Godfather of Basketball

"We have to discuss the team's new tactics when we go back. If we still want to counterattack, we can't let Sean and Ron be on the court together, and we need to increase Yao's low-post attacks." Tang Tian looked at these two rounds, He turned to Casey and said.

Casey nodded repeatedly, took out the tablet and recorded everything on it.

In this game, the fans may focus on things outside the field, but for Tang Tian and his coaching staff, James is sure to leave, and their tactical adjustments are the focus of attention.

More than 8 minutes into the first quarter, the Cavaliers led the Heat 22 to 14, and both sides entered the rotation one after another.

For the Cavaliers, apart from Green who remained on the court, Jeremy Lin, Butler, Parsons, and Whiteside, the rookies who have performed well recently, were all replaced first.

Come up with the Cavaliers' offense, Jeremy Lin's ball advance.

"Defend! Defend!"

The on-site DJ found that the Cavaliers were mainly rookies on the court, and began to cheer for the home team loudly.

Jeremy Lin looked for Whiteside's pick-and-roll, broke through the basket to attract the defense, and then split the corner with Parsons.

"boom!"

The momentum of the scene still affected Parsons' touch, and the shot was obviously missed.

Tristan Thompson stuck Whiteside at the basket, and Beasley jumped up to receive the defensive rebound.

But at this moment, a figure quickly cut to the basket, soared into the air, and grabbed the offensive rebound.

Before Jones could react, he landed and took off directly to score a layup.

Jimmy Butler!

He is still playing vigorously!

The momentum on the scene was obviously suppressed a little.

The Heat's offense, Cole and Beasley's pick-and-roll, Jeremy Lin blocked the route when he wanted to return the ball, and directly chose a quick breakthrough.

But Butler sticks the ball so tightly that he doesn't give him room to break through at all.

Staggered to the basket.

"Snapped!"

Just about to barely make a layup, Butler cut the ball off.

Butler cut the ball sideways, Cole lost his center of gravity and turned to the end, but Butler had already taken the ball and made a quick break.

There was a commotion at the scene.

Butler is not the kind of player who can yell, but what he can feel on both ends of the offense and defense is greater passion than that!

Miller's defense, Butler and Parsons played 1 in the frontcourt.

The two are inexperienced, but they have a good understanding. Parsons' layup caused Miller's thug foul.

With two free throws, the Cavaliers opened the point difference to double digits.

Cole organized again, this time he found Haslem, returned the ball after the pick-and-roll, and Haslem's air-cut layup directly sent Whiteside flying.

The Cavaliers counterattacked again, and Jeremy Lin made a layup and counterattacked.

The entire American Airlines arena has been restless.

The loss of James did not make this team look flustered. Whether it is a starter or a substitute, the Cavaliers have shown the same tenacity and hard work as always.

This performance made people have to think of the pretentious truth that Tang Tian said at the previous press conference.

"Isn't it me who brought a championship to Cleveland?"

It's him, it's him, Tang Tian, ​​the hero of Kecheng.

94 to 76.

Paul had 26 points, 13 assists and 3 steals, Yao Ming had 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists, Jeremy Lin had 10 points and 4 assists, Green had 9 points, Butler and Parsons had 6 points each.

With James' departure and tactical adjustments, the Cavaliers' offensive firepower has been reduced a lot, but without the interference of external factors, they played a tougher defense.

The end of Miami's away game, the Cavaliers will also return to Cleveland.

Next is a two-day break, followed by a back-to-back.

Tang Tian gave the players a day off, and organized the team for daily training the next day.

On this morning, Casey brought the team's new players to the locker room.

Tang Tian also met the three new members of the team.

Robin Lopez, with an afro, looks noticeably younger than his older brother, Brooke Lopez.

But this is a real big man at 2.11 meters. Although he doesn't fly into the sky like Whiteside, he is a thick enough wall that can protect the Cavaliers' penalty area well.

Markieff Morris, the elder brother of the Morris brothers, was the big killer of the University of Kansas in the past. Compared with his younger brother, he has more tonnage and is a typical short power forward.

Of course, like his younger brother, he also has a good three-pointer, and is a rookie, a good successor behind Artest.

Of course, the most critical.

"Hey, Vince!" Tang Tian smiled and stretched out his hands to Carter.

"Coach!" Carter touched his big beard, smiled and showed a row of neat white teeth, and then gave Tang Tian a deep hug.

There was a lot of speculation about the James trade, and Tang Tian and James also attracted more than 90% of the attention. This "UFO" that saved the league's ratings in the past was ignored by everyone.

In fact, Carter is only 34 years old this year. For an outside player, he is far from too old to be unable to play.

Carter's mood was actually excited and agitated.

He entered the league in 1998, won the best rookie, was selected to the All-Star 8 times, became the All-Star vote leader, saved the ratings, and played for 13 years. He basically experienced everything an NBA player can experience.

But only the championship is something he has never won in his entire career, and he doesn't even have the chance to enter the finals.

Ever since, "flashy", "a man who can only dunk"... These labels have always followed him.

And now, coming to the defending champion and playing under Tang Tian, ​​who can be called the "Champion Harvester", at this stage of his career, he couldn't be more excited than this.

After the two exchanged greetings, Tang Tian pointed to the most conspicuous but empty wardrobe and said, "You can use the wardrobe that LeBron used to use."

When Carter heard this, his expression became more and more excited.

Using James' wardrobe is not only simple, but also a kind of recognition.

The other players didn't seem very surprised. Many players here grew up watching Carter play, so they naturally respect Carter.

"Hey! Sean!"

"Hey, Vince!"

...

Carter took the initiative to greet other teammates at this time.

Tang Tian and Casey left the dressing room with a smile in a good mood.

Carter's words are different from Iverson who joined before. Iverson's competitive state has declined significantly due to his age, but Carter, although he is no longer at the super giant level, is still at the NBA starting level.

In his previous life, Carter did not retire until he was 40 years old. In his current competitive state, playing next to Paul and Yao Ming, under his tactical system, it is not a problem to play the second spring of his career.