The Godfather of Basketball

Because of the temporary establishment of the foundation, Tang Tian was delayed in the country for a while.

After the foundation was established, it received a lot of responses from people.

The domestic economy is developing rapidly, and more and more people are willing to contribute to charity.

And children can also attract more people's attention.

The establishment of the foundation is just the beginning, and it will gradually merge with American foundations in the future.

After staying for another week, the time has come to the beginning of September.

Tang Tian finally got on the plane back to America.

This time, I stayed in China for 2 full months. Apart from doing business, I also made up for my hometown.

The preseason starts in October, but for a new team, training should also start in mid-September, and a series of preparations for the team should be completed before then.

Back in Oklahoma City, Tang Tian began to call back the coaching staff one after another.

In the Brooks era, the Thunder's offensive and defensive tactics were relatively monotonous. It is necessary to formulate one or several sets of suitable tactics based on the new lineup, and it is also necessary to formulate a suitable training plan for the core of the team.

The Thunder's current roster.

Point guard: Westbrook, Kidd, Reggie Jackson

Shooting guards: Sefolosha, Harden, Bazemore

Small forwards: Durant, PJ Tucker, Middleton

Power forwards: Ibaka, Diaw, Collison

Centers: Kwame Brown, Cole Aldridge, O'Quinn

What kind of starting lineup to use and what kind of rotation are also issues that need to be discussed.

"First discuss the tactics for next season, and then decide what starting lineup to use based on the tactics." Tang Tian presided over the meeting.

"Modern basketball emphasizes speed and three-pointers more and more. I think we can consider playing a small lineup, let Ibaka play center, let Durant play power forward, and then Sefoloza, Harden and Westbrook, this can push the team's speed to the extreme and make the opponent exhausted." Walton was very positive and was the first to speak.

Tang Tian nodded, this lineup is his ideal lineup in the future.

"On the defensive end, the defense rotation of the small lineup is faster than that of the Rockets and Cavaliers. The constant double-teaming can not only ensure the strength of the defense, but also create many opportunities for steals and counterattacks." See When Tang Tian nodded, Wharton continued.

Tang Tian smiled.

In his previous life, Walton had been the first assistant coach of the Warriors for two years, and he had an excellent record when leading the team alone. It seems that he understands the small lineup.

"I think when you meet an insider like Yao or Dwight, the insider with this configuration will fall. The help defense rotation can deal with the striker or the guard, but in the penalty area, even if you double-team, relying on Ibaka and Durant can stop it." What about them?" retorted Kenny Sanchez, the team's assistant coach in charge of post player training.

"How do you know if you don't try?" Wharton was a little unconvinced.

"Luke's idea is very good, and this is also our future construction goal." Tang Tian affirmed Wharton.

"But we still need time to transition before Ibaka can stay alone in the paint."

The set that Wharton said is very similar to the Warriors' style of play in the previous life, but Ibaka's defense is much worse than Green's now, especially in the point of being blocked inside, and even the Warriors, in the regular lineup There are big centers.

"Brad, what do you say?" Tang Tian looked at Stevens, the number one assistant coach whom he had placed high hopes on.

Others also looked at Stevens.

The Thunder's coaching staff, the two core assistant coaches are rookies in the NBA, and others will inevitably look down on them. If they can't come up with some dry goods, it will be difficult to convince the public.

"There are actually many tactics suitable for this team, but compared to tactics, I think the bigger problem for this team is to first determine who is the core of the tactics."

As soon as Stevens opened his mouth, several teaching assistants laughed.

Well, this opening is a nonsense!

The core of this Thunder team is obviously Durant, and the core is still determined. Sure enough, the NCAA set is not suitable for the NBA, and they still have academic coaches!

Stevens ignored the reactions of the other coaches and continued to talk.

"Durant is not suitable to be the tactical core."

His next sentence made the venue even more noisy.

How dare I say it!

"Kevin has been the core of the team since he joined the Thunder!" Durant's personal training assistant, John Whitman, directly refuted.

Everyone else nodded, there is no doubt about this.

"You misunderstood. I'm talking about the tactical core, such as LeBron James, Yao Ming, or Chris Paul. To become a tactical core, the passing ability must be very good." Stevens Not angry, just said with a smile.

Tang Tian listened and nodded.

Durant's passing is really not good, what makes him great is his shooting ability.

"Continue." Tang Tian signaled Stevens to continue.

Stevens nodded and continued: "Now we have two options, Westbrook or Harden. To be honest, they both need to improve. Westbrook needs to learn to be a real point guard, ha Den needs to improve his game on the defensive end."

"Then who do you think is more suitable?" Tang Tian asked, he found Stevens' thinking very interesting.

"Both of them are actually fine. If Westbrook becomes the tactical core, then we have to play with Kidd and play a double point guard combination. On the one hand, it can reduce the former's organizational pressure, and on the other hand, it can let the former learn slowly in the game. Kidd's handling of the ball.

If Harden is to be the core of tactics, then we have to equip a guard with excellent defensive ability on the court, such as Sefolosha. "

"You mean Westbrook starts and Harden has to be on the bench, Harden starts and Westbrook has to be on the bench?" asked shooting coach Peja Stojakovic.

"What's happening right now is that when one of them improves where they need to improve, that's when they're in the starting lineup together," Stevens continued.

His words immediately caused another burst of discussion in the venue.

Westbrook has always been the team's starter, and Harden has just signed a maximum salary contract. It is not suitable for anyone to play as a substitute!

Tang Tian felt that what Stevens said was very enlightening.

In fact, what Stevens conceived is a bit similar to the rocket in his previous life.

Westbrook and Harden correspond to Paul and Harden. They are all threats with the ball, and they are matched with a group of shooters.

However, unlike the Rockets in the previous life, there is Kevin Durant among these shooters.