The post-game review discussion is over, and the Sonics players are gathering together to chat, waiting for the coach to end the meeting.
This is usually the case, but after the review discussion, Doug Collins once again came to the keynote position and attracted the attention of the team members.
"We have completed the first month of the new season and the run-in has been very smooth. This is very happy. I am proud of you. But this is only the first month. We cannot become arrogant because of this, and we are still facing A tough question we have as many as nine players over the age of 30!"
When Doug Collins talked about the key point, he deliberately lengthened the end of his voice. After the players focused their attention, he said the key thing he wanted to say.
Cassell, Jason Williams, Toni Kukoc, Mookie Blakelow, Dell Curry, Hornacek, Jordan, Schrempf, Sam Perkins and other 9 people I wasn't feeling very calm at this moment.
Even Cassel is 31 years old. Although his current condition seems to have just reached the peak of his career, he doesn't know how long his condition can last.
The situation of Jordan and Malone is so special. After 30 years old, more than 99% of players, no matter how strong they were before, will suddenly collapse for unknown reasons.
Especially recently, Mourning has been out indefinitely due to kidney failure, and Grant Hill's return has been delayed.
Doug Collins paused for a few seconds and then continued: "Compared with our running-in, I have always been more worried about health issues and the impact of physical strength on the state. As an athlete, after playing for so many years, there must be various injuries on the body. The disease continues to affect"
When Doug Collins said this, the players all felt the same way.
¡°Moreover, they believe that Doug Collins really understands them, not just words.
Because Doug Collins was also an NBA player and had a more brilliant career than any player here except Jordan, Zhang Hao, and Schremf.
How good was Doug Collins as a player? The No. 1 pick in the 1973 draft, three-time All-Star, averaged 17.9 points per game in his eight-year careerbut was forced to retire due to injury at the age of 30, when he was in his prime.
"So, before this season has even started, I have been discussing with the coaching staff and management on how to minimize the risk of injuries and ensure the continuity of the state, and finally thought of a feasible method." Doug Collins laid the groundwork for a long time. , finally stated the purpose.
Indeed, what Doug Collins said is exactly what the Sonics veterans are worried about.
With Jordan, plus the original Zhang Hao, Cassell, and Ben Wallace, whose defensive efficiency has soared after becoming the core, the Sonics look to have undergone earth-shaking changes from last season.
But by trading Travis Best and Jason Caffey back to Kukoc, and signing Jordan and Hornacek, they became one of the oldest teams in the league.
Growing old before becoming strong is the problem they face.
Not only veterans, but young players such as Artest and James Posey also want to know what Doug Collins has to say.
Doug Collins saw the reaction of the team members and was very satisfied. He said: "Originally, I planned to wait until after Christmas before starting to implement it, but our running-in progress was faster than I expected. You are better than I expected." We need to be even better. Also, Jason's hamstring strain and Mucci's ankle sprain have made me feel the pressure. We must make a decision as soon as possible. After discussing with the management, I decided to implement our physical distribution plan!"
Physical strength distribution plan?
Most of the Sonics players are veterans, so they are naturally well-informed, but this is the first time they have heard this basketball term.
Striking while the iron is hot, Doug Collins continued: "We have decided that in the next games, players with similar characteristics will alternate between playing and off-season.
We will arrange for 4-5 players to rest in each game. My idea is to limit the active roster to 10 players.
The purpose of this is to allow veterans to reduce the number of games they play, but when they do play, they can ensure a more stable playing time, which is conducive to maintaining the continuity of the game state and ensuring adequate rest.
This will also allow young players to have more performance opportunities. The growth of young players is the key to longer continuity of our overall strength.
This may affect our regular season record to a certain extent, but now our record is so good, our performance is so outstanding, even if it does affect it, it is not important to us, because
Being named, Zhang Hao nodded in response.The team was too healthy, and Campbell was injured. They started off well with 9 wins and 1 loss, and had a record of 12 wins and 4 losses in the first month. However, in mid-December, Campbell suffered a four-game losing streak after being injured, and it was difficult to adjust. , has been surpassed by the Bulls, just like the Sonics were surpassed by the Lakers after a wave of 3 wins and 3 losses.
The 76ers are currently 19 wins and 10 losses. In the 13 games played in December, they only have a record of 7 wins and 6 losses. However, if Campbell is not injured, even if they have 2 wins and 2 losses in those 4 games, the 76ers will have 9 wins. A record of 4 losses This is inseparable from the outstanding performances of Iverson and Duncan.
As the Christmas war approaches, major media have also begun to take stock of the early-season performance of major stars and teams.
O¡¯Neal and Iverson, almost all media have ranked these two people first or second in the predicted probability of mvp.
The performance of these two people is indeed too strong. O'Neal continued his MVP favorite performance, and Iverson performed for the first time in a game that can truly win the MVP.
However, as the SuperSonics began the "physical distribution plan" model, Zhang Hao returned to the ranks of MVP contenders by this time in December.
Zhang Hao's playing time did not increase. He played 26 games, averaging 35.5 minutes per game, but he spent more time on offense. His scoring in these 11 games in December was improved compared to November, and his presence was stronger. .
The current situation is very unfavorable for Iverson. Campbell's injury is relatively serious. If Campbell, Duncan's most solid backing, is really reimbursed, it will definitely have a huge impact on the strength of the 76ers
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On December 23, the morning after the SuperSonics¡¯ 8-day 6-game war, Zhang Hao was resting at home instead of training, and was teasing little Annie with little Lolita.
April¡¯s mother also came to Zhang Hao¡¯s house. Her parents had arrived in Seattle near the early morning of the night of the 3rd. After being discharged from the hospital, her father went home to work, and her mother stayed temporarily.
After being hospitalized for a week, April went home on the 10th and was recovering well. Doctors came to her home regularly for check-ups, and she went to the hospital when necessary.
"Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and Christmas the day after tomorrow. Zhang Hao has to go out tomorrow. He can't spend this important American holiday with April. He is at home today. Even if he has nothing to do, April is happy to stay.
It¡¯s been a while since he paid much attention to the affairs of other teams. Zhang Hao had some free time today, torturing Lolita, teasing his daughter, chatting with his wife and watching the news.
Seeing the difficulties encountered by the 76ers, Zhang Hao felt a little regretful. If the 76ers' performance in the playoffs was affected by this, he would really like to play against Iverson in the finals.
But in the evening, Zhang Hao saw the news about the 76ers, and his regret instantly turned into-'Whoops! This works too! ¡¯
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