Chapter 692 The New Coach Takes Office (Second Update!)

Williams is in charge of training, and everything seems to be the same as before.

Two days later, Stevens arrived at training camp.

If the league were to choose the most handsome head coach, then Stevens would definitely get crushing votes.

Tyronn Lue, who has just been poached by the Cavaliers with the first assistant coach salary of 6.5 million in four years, is only 38 years old, only one year older than Stevens.

But fans will never call him a young coach, because he is only young but not handsome.

Handsome, that's the first feeling Pelicans see when they see Stevens.

They hadn't had the chance to see Stevens this close before.

"I'm not a championship trophy, you don't have to stare at me so intently."

Stevens looked at the Pelicans and said with a smile.

His first sentence immediately made the team members laugh.

Generally, when strangers meet, the first sentence determines the impression to a large extent. Stevens' words will give people a very easy-going feeling.

Of course, there are also some feelings that do not have the majesty of the head coach.

"Of course I promise, I will take you to win the championship trophy."

But his next words were soon followed by whistles and cheers.

The Pelicans only want to win the championship this season, and this sentence hits their G-spot.

Tang Tian also laughed.

He chatted with Stevens, because he was not on the same team before, it was more like an exchange between friends.

He didn't know much about Stevens' specific coaching style.

But now it seems that Stevens has not only technical and tactical ability, but also a good level of speech.

"I'm Brad Stevens. You can call me coach or Stevens. Of course, if you think you have a good enough relationship with me, you can call me Brad. Of course, I hope that next season's training camp , you can all call me Brad."

Stevens' subsequent self-introduction was also very characteristic, which made the team members laugh again.

He's really an easy-going head coach.

"Okay, I know how much you long for the championship, and I will tell you how we will win this championship now."

After the brief opening remarks, Stevens immediately stepped into the role of head coach.

"We had a great season last season, Don and AD were great as a core, Nicola was talented, Jrue, Trevor, Anthony shot really well from the perimeter, Spencer, JaVale, Al , Bismarck's performance is also very good.

Reaching the Western Conference finals, completing a 1-3 reversal, the only team in the playoffs to win at the Warriors' home court, those have proved that we are a very talented and very resilient team. "

Stevens pulled the tactical board over, and he first affirmed the team's performance last season.

"But we're missing one thing."

He changed the subject as he spoke.

"team."

His words caused a commotion among the players. Stevens meant that they were not team-oriented.

"I don't mean you don't play like a team, but you lack a team style of play."

However, Stevens' next words quickly dispelled the doubts of the players.

"The core of our style of play last season was that Tang held the ball to score points. After Nikola entered the starting lineup, he has a greater sense of space and a better effect of scoring points. This is a simple and practical style of play, but it is also easy to be targeted. "

Stevens talked eloquently.

"Once Tang is caught in a double-team and cannot score, or other players feel bad, the entire offense will become struggling, and even if Tang can score, he will consume a lot of energy in the double-team."

Stevens' words caused the team members to think for a while, and then they all nodded in unison.

In fact, the tactics of the Pelicans in the past two seasons have been relatively simple, and last year's playoffs did encounter the situation Stevens said.

This is a very sharp analysis.

"We want to keep this tactic, which can come in handy at critical moments, but before that, we need to establish a new tactical system to make the game easier."

Stevens began to draw on the tactical board as he spoke.

"The pick-and-roll is the core of our tactical offense. Most of the tactics are initiated by the pick-and-roll, and so is our tactical system."

Stevens then began to describe the tactical system.

It looks a bit complicated, and the tactics of each player on the field are also very clear.

After listening to it, Tang Tian probably understood his tactical system.

This is a system that is somewhat similar to the Spurs' hammer tactics, but not exactly the same.

To be precise, he is a directional hammer tactic that focuses the end point on the core of the team's offense.

Create space and contain the defense through the running of the pitcher, and create scoring opportunities for the core through the organization or transition of the big man at the top of the arc.

That's very Stevens.

You must know that Thomas Jr. averaged 22+ per game with the Celtics last season, and inside scorers like Sullinger also averaged 2.3 assists per game.

And it really suits the Pelicans as well.

Tang Tian's scoring ability is definitely far superior to Thomas Jr., and Jokic's organization and passing ability are not comparable to Sullinger.

When Stevens was about to finish speaking, Tang Tian observed the reactions of the others.

Most of the team members listened intently.

Stevens' previous speech gave people a sense of easygoing and lack of dignity, but after explaining this series of tactics, he successfully won respect for himself.

There are many kinds of coaches. Monty Williams wins respect for himself through his excellent interpersonal relationship with players; Povich has made a name for himself through his tactical prowess.

Stevens is a bit like Popovich, and this is the most direct way to earn respect.

After all, the duty of the head coach is tactics, and tactics are the most overwhelming.

Tang Tian also paid attention to Williams and found that he was listening very seriously.

He also seems to understand why Williams is willing to return to the Pelicans, and he should also respect Stevens.

"Complicated tactics require sufficient tacit understanding and absolute trust between each other. One thing we must learn in the game is to share the ball. You are willing to pass the ball to players with better opportunities. When the time comes, you will definitely get a pass from the player.”

After explaining the tactics, Stevens also mentioned the team's tacit understanding.

That's what he used to do at Butler and the Celtics, playing team basketball.

And his way of speaking is really easy to accept.

After Tang Tian finished listening, he suddenly felt like he was back in the Spurs period.

Stevens, can really take this team further.

Thanks to asdah, Big Meow from Chengzi Family, Yi Suifeng, and Flying Dante for their rewards.