The Golden Invincible of Basketball

Two days after the start of the training camp, the Pelicans' 18 teams arrived.

They have completed the dynasty, but the four consecutive championships that Stevens said during the championship parade are their next goal.

But it is also a very large adjustment target.

Not just teams, but also players.

After the big lineup, the competition on the back, front, and even inside is very fierce.

No one wants to be left behind in the dynasty team.

The next day after all the team members arrived, Stevens raised the training from basic items to full-field confrontation.

The first issue facing him is the starting lineup for the new season.

Five starters left two. He needs to adjust not only in terms of personnel, but also in tactics.

You should know that last season's Wade pick-and-roll was the No. 2 tactic after Tang Tian singles.

But now Walker is gone.

In the first full-court training session, he divided the team into a starting group and a substitute group.

Nash led the starting group, he led the substitute group and played a full-time confrontation match for 10 minutes.

Nash is good at offense, he is good at defense, spear against shield, the problem can be seen most.

In the starting group, outside Parker and Tang Tian, ​​forward Green and Davis, center Dedmond.

On the bench side, outside Alexander and Brogden, forwards and Jeff Green and Siakam, center Harrell.

The purpose of this lineup allocation is also clear: Parker replaces Walker and Green replaces Butler.

After 10 minutes of play, the starting group won 25-15.

Tang Tian had 10 points, Davis 8 points, Green 3 points, Parker 4 points 3 assists.

After a 5 minute break, the sides played a second 10 minutes.

However, Stevens' lineup has been adjusted. The small forward was replaced by Jeff Green and Claude, and the center was replaced by Mitchell Robinson.

After 10 minutes, the starting group still won, but the score was 17 to 15.

Stevens changed to a more defensive lineup, Parker would not be targeted, and the starting group's performance obviously dropped.

This is also the problem they will definitely face in the new season.

Without Walker and Butler, Tang Tian and Davis face greater defensive pressure, and the ability of other players to seize opportunities will be important.

One plan was rejected, followed by the second.

Alexander, Tang Tian, ​​Green, Davis, Dedmond.

Alexandria's organization and experience are still too young, and some are not on the same channel as others.

The second set failed, followed by the third set.

Parker, Brogden, Tang Tian, ​​Seacam, Davis.

The big and four small lineups have fierce offensive firepower and rapid defense, but they clearly lose when defending big men.

Then immediately came the fourth set.

Stevens has been experimenting and exploring the Pelicans' training camp for nearly a month.

In addition to looking for the right starting lineup and tactics, they are also examining the status and fitness of the team's bench.

Because the purpose is clear, the effect is also very good.

And the coaching staff had a pleasant discovery.

Kyle Kuzma.

Kuzma is 2.06 meters tall and weighs 100kg. It belongs to three or four, and also belongs to three or four.

In the past summer, he reduced weight to 95kg under the direction of management, and also changed from the main four position to the main three position.

The weight loss has made him more flexible. Although he has half of his physical talents, he has a positive attitude, and his defensive improvement is not small.

What's even more gratifying is that his offensive projection has become more precise, and he feels like a large Clay Thompson.

The training camp ended and he finally stood out from the fierce competition with Jeff Green and Claude.

On October 18th, American time, after a long offseason, the NBA preseason officially began.

The Pelicans also ushered in a battle with the Rockets at home.

The Rockets have renewed Paul's contract this offseason. The 4-year 1.6 contract is not a burden for them, but they have no choice.

Coupled with the hard salary cap can only let Ariza away, and renewed Capella to give up Cousins.

Compared to the Big Three period, their overall strength has dropped a lot even last year.

But D'Antoni was still in office, and they were enthusiastic about playing the Pelicans.

In the first preseason game, the Rockets released the main lineup.

Outside Paul Harden, forward Gordon Tucker, center Capella.

The average height of this lineup is really short, but D'Antoni is now obsessed with magic balls, which is the lineup he has often used last season.

On the Pelicans side, Stevens also set out to explore his starting lineup for more than a month.

Outside Brogden and Tang Tian, ​​forward Green and Davis, center Dedmond.

The official game is different from the training in the team. The Rockets have a heart to play, and Stevens can just look at the strength of this new starting lineup.

Capella successfully jumped the ball and won the Rockets' first move.

The Pelicans returned to halftime, Brogden and Paul, Tang Tian defense Harden, Green defense Gordon.

Paul and Capella made a pick-and-roll, Brogden successfully got around, undermining Paul's jumper.

Paul changed to a breakthrough, but Brogden had a solid footsteps, and he played against Paul at the basket. Paul's layup failed to score.

Brogden's defense is underrated.

He could become the sixth man for the Pelicans last season, not only relying on offense, but also very defensive skills and attitude.

Tang Tian scored two points in the frontcourt's emergency stop jumper.

Looking back, Harden tried to score, but Gordon, who received the ball, was prevented by Green from the mobile phone.

Gordon's last reluctant breakthrough layup was directly cut off by Tang Tianxie defense.

The Rockets' consecutive offenses have not been scored since the opening.

Leaving aside the offense, the Pelicans' defensive intensity in the starting lineup is no less than last season.

Looking back, Tang Tian continued to break through the inside line, as if in a state of no one.

This black hole is not only dark and deep, but also very loose.

The Rockets contracted their wings to speed up their midfield defense.

Tang Tian passed an iconic back to the bottom corner, and Green was ready early.

"Oh!"

A bottom corner three-pointer came into the net, and Green hit the Pelicans' first three-pointer after the opening.

There was cheering at the scene.

Harden's step-back jumper was defended by Tang Tian, ​​and Demond protected the defensive rebound.

The Rockets still haven't opened!

D'Antoni looked dignified.

Walker and Butler left, the Pelicans should decline sharply, but the defensive pressure in the opening, the Pelicans have not weakened at all!

"Oh!"

His thoughts just flashed. The Pelicans played a tactical match in the frontcourt. Green borrowed a Davis pick-and-roll and hit Tang Tian's pass again to hit a three-pointer!

8 to 0!

The Pelicans dangled the Rockets again!

Cheers continued.

Demps also waved his fist excitedly in the stands.

Green is the most important part of the Pelicans' past operations this offseason.

If he can't get it back as Tang Tian said, the Pelicans starting small forward will be a big deal.

But Green started the defensively well and scored three consecutive points.

Tang Tian didn't lie, Green was playing beside Super Giant, and his condition was good!