Chapter 33 Starting Center
On December 12, He Zhongqiu came to the training base as usual to practice bank shooting.

At 11 a.m., after nearly two hours of training, his bank shot improved to level 61.

The highest consecutive hit was five, and there were two five-game series, and the overall hit rate increased to 49.8%.

After the level is upgraded, the system immediately gives a prompt: "Host, please adjust the shooting position of the bank shot as soon as possible, otherwise the system will mark it if you upgrade to another level."

But he does not intend to adjust, because he needs to improve his combat effectiveness as soon as possible. It is most beneficial for him to improve the rebounding level of these two positions first, and then slowly improve the levels of other positions.

This is equivalent to the unique skills in martial arts. Otherwise, if you know everything but are not proficient in any one of them, that won't work.

Holmes Lester had been observing and praised, even a little surprised, “He, not bad, the hit rate of the left and right waist positions has been steadily increasing.

I see that your technical movements are becoming more and more proficient and are close to being finalized. I didn't expect that you would find the movements and rhythm that suit you so quickly."

"Hehe, Holm, don't praise me, I will be proud." He Zhongqiu said with a little pride.

"Ha ha……"

Lester laughed, but immediately reminded him: "He, you should practice more in some positions, otherwise your shooting positions will be limited, and the defenders will focus on defending these two positions. Other positions can let you go and double-team your teammates."

He Zhongqiu nodded and said, "I know. I want to improve the hit rate of these two positions first, and then practice other positions slowly."

Holmes nodded and said, "For centers, the left and right low posts and the left and right waist positions are the most shot positions. You have made a good consideration.

Almost all players have their familiar shooting positions, and only the top players are good at all positions and can shoot from all positions, such as Michael Jordan.

So my advice to you, as you consider it yourself, is to light up the most important positions first, and then light up the rest."

At noon, the Nets arrived in New York by bus.

The Nets' home court is in East Rutherford, a small town in New Jersey, only 20 kilometers away from New York. When playing away games in New York, they take buses and do not stay overnight in New York.

In the afternoon, the Knicks held a pre-game tactical meeting.

First assistant coach Thibodeau introduced the opponent's situation and said: "In 98, the Nets traded for Marbury, and then failed to make the playoffs for three consecutive years. In 01, they traded Marbury to the Suns for Kidd.

Kidd brought great changes to the Nets, from 00th in the Eastern Conference in the 01/12 season to 1st in the Eastern Conference last season.

In the series, Kidd led his team to successively eliminate the Pacers, Hornets and Celtics, and made it all the way to the finals.

Although they were swept by the OK combination in the finals, last season has proven Kidd's ability to lead the team and proved that the Nets are strong and absolutely a championship-level team."

At this time, Don Cheney said: "So far this season, the Nets have 16 wins and 8 losses, ranking second in the Eastern Conference. Their strength is not weaker than last season. And we..."

At this point, he sighed with some worry and said, "7 wins and 14 losses, 11th in the Eastern Conference. After losing the last game, we dropped another spot."

Thibodeau forgot to glance at Don Cheney, a hint of disapproval flashing in his eyes.

He didn't like Don Cheney's timid attitude in front of the players, which was an act that hurt the morale of his team.

Don Cheney continued: "The difference in strength is huge. Facing the Nets, our inside and outside lines will be severely tested.

On the outside, Kidd, Corey Kidders and Richard Jefferson are all good at breaking through, so we can only play a zone defense, a three-two zone defense, and arrange three people on the line to focus on preventing their breakthroughs.

Inside, their main center Jason Collins is 213 cm tall and weighs 120 kg. He was the 01th pick in the first round of 18, but he doesn't have much strength.

But their main power forward Kenyon Martin is a very destructive person, a thug in the interior, very good at rebounding and blocking shots, and good at dunking. He is the person we need to focus on defending in the interior, and we can't let him play smoothly, otherwise our morale will be seriously affected. "

Don Cheney's coaching ability is indeed average. He talked a lot about the macro level, but in the end he didn't come up with any specific targeted tactics.

Perhaps it is because of the team's strength. As the 11th in the Eastern Conference, they are indeed a little bit powerless to play against the second in the Eastern Conference.

In the evening, He Zhongqiu came to Madison Square Garden for the second time.

His closet was where Harrington used to be, and poor Harrington went to keep company with rookie Williams.

The wardrobe he had broken into had been repaired, and he also received a bill from the team for a total of seven hundred and fifty dollars.

"This is blackmail!"

He originally thought it would be at most one or two hundred dollars, but he didn't expect it to be so expensive. He couldn't ask for such a big price when he tried to scam people in the past, so he was so angry that he glared.

At this time, Leiden walked in, took the list from him, and said, "He, the boss said that this time it's fine, he will pay the money, but if there is a next time, you will have to pay for it yourself.

He said if he kept paying, you could tear down Madison Square Garden, and he doesn’t have the money to build a new arena.”

"The boss is a good man. I'm going to smash him with another backboard tonight." He turned his anger into joy and laughed.

"Then the boss will have to spend money again. I wonder if he is happy or distressed." Leiden was stunned and laughed.

"Pfft!"

"Ha ha……"

The locker room also burst into laughter.

The game was at eight, and at seven, Don Cheney came in to announce the starting lineup.

"Point guard Howard Ellis, shooting guard Alan Houston, small forward Latrell Sprewell, power forward Kurt Thomas, center..."

Having said that, he glanced around the wardrobes.

Harrington's eyes were full of anticipation. He had been humiliated by He Zhongqiu and his wardrobe had been stolen. Now he urgently needed the position of main center so that he wouldn't be too embarrassed in the locker room.

Backup center Doriak has always disliked He Zhongqiu. He only played for a few minutes in the last game and his playing time was taken away, but he also has thoughts about the starting position because he also rotated as the main center when he was with the Magic and the Cavaliers.

“…Congratulations.”

But the next moment Don Cheney pronounced a word forcefully, causing both of them to lower their heads in disappointment.

When He Zhongqiu heard his last name, he immediately laughed.

"You're in the starting lineup for the second time. Congratulations, Zhongqiu." Philip immediately said to him in English.

"There's nothing to congratulate. The other players at the five position are too useless. Isn't it normal for me to start?" He waved his hand and said indifferently.

"Mid-Autumn, please say it again in English," Philip asked.

"..." He Zhongqiu was stunned.

(End of this chapter)