NBA: This Center Is So Stable - Chapter 50
The new office is open, and the new office is open.
Chapter 50 Knicks Office
New York.
Knicks Office.
A rare bustle appeared in this small office, and a huge figure was particularly eye-catching.
“Hello, Wang Song! Welcome to the Knicks!”
Ernie Grunfeld extended his hand to greet him.
“Hello, Mr. Ernie!”
Wang Song, who was suddenly invited to the office, was not used to it.
“This is Don Cheney, the head coach of the team!”
“Mr. Scott Layden, I don’t need to introduce you any more!”
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After introducing all the team executives, they started to talk about business.
“Don, Ernie, do you mean to trade Brooklyn’s kid and form a partner with Wang?”
“Yes, sir, Stephen will definitely form a historical inside-outside combination with Wang Song.”
Ernie Grunfeld looked confident.
Don Cheney on the side also echoed:
“Stephen Marbury should be a good match for Wang Song!”
Scott Layden was thoughtful.
As one of the most explosive backcourt scorers in the league today, no one will question the strength of Marbury, a talented guard.
It’s just that the Knicks now spent a lot of money to sign Wang Song.
So everything has to be based on this Asian teenager, and really sign a backcourt that fits him.
That’s the way to achieve 1+1>2!
If it’s just a simple signing of an outside scorer, in fact, the Knicks’ current top scorer Alan Houston can do it.
“Marbury is indeed a good choice…”
Scott Layden did not reject the proposals of the other two.
He picked up the player data in his hand, thought about it and then said:
“It’s just that Marbury’s style of play is actually more inclined to solve problems one-on-one. He needs inside players to create space for him and distribute the ball. Do you have the confidence to solve it?”
Knicks coach Don Cheney did not respond.
This black coach in the 1980s has a terrible coaching win rate in the past five years.
He really didn’t dare to comment too much on the training of players.
“Wang! Have you ever known Marbury?”
Seeing that Don Cheney didn’t say anything, Scott Layden suddenly looked at Wang Song, who seemed a little out of place at the scene.
“I know a little bit, sir!”
Wang Song still knew a little about “Lone Wolf” Stephen Marbury, the super guard who eventually left the NBA for China.
This guard’s singles efficiency is comparable to that of top inside players like Nowitzki, and his scoring ability is unquestionable.
But the corresponding shortcomings are also obvious.
He needs singles too much to create value on the field. Players like this who come with their own system are not suitable for most team systems.
As for whether Marbury is compatible with him, Wang Song has no idea.
The opponent’s possession rate is too high, especially the bad habit of sticking to the ball has completely exploded when he came to the Knicks!
Marbury, who has always been the big brother of the team, naturally would not be willing to come to the Knicks to play a tool man.
“Oh?”
Scott Layden’s eyes lit up when he heard Wang Song’s answer.
As the 96 golden generation with a high success rate in history, Scott believes that many people in the industry are paying attention to it.
However, it is a bit unexpected for a big man like Wang Song to know about Marbury.
Normally, shouldn’t he pay more attention to Marcus Camby, Sharif Abdul-Rahim and other inside players?
“Wang, although you have just finished your freshman year, I believe you must have your own understanding and preferences for your teammates. Do you like backcourt teammates like Stephen Marbury?”
Wang Song shook his head and said directly that his compatibility with Marbury might be poor.
Such a clear point of view, on the contrary, is difficult for Ernie Grunfeld and Don Cheney.
They both think that Marbury is the answer to New York’s backcourt, but now he is rejected by the team’s super rookie.
Now the recruitment plan will be delayed again.
Scott Layden, who was enlightened, didn’t mind at all, but continued to ask Wang Song:
“Wang, what type of player do you think the team needs to add to the backcourt now?”
Jason Kidd?
Allen Iverson?
Tracy McGrady?
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Many possibilities flashed through Scott Layden’s mind, but he never expected that Wang Song would say a name that he didn’t expect.
Steve Nash!
Before Scott Layden could speak.
The other two couldn’t sit still.
“The South African kid from the Dallas Mavericks who has good passing and scoring efficiency and is good at connecting the team to play defensive counterattacks?”
“Is that guy really okay? If that guy joins the Knicks, I’m a little worried that the team’s outside firepower will be insufficient!”
Ernie Grunfeld and Don Cheney both disagreed with Nash.
Especially Don Cheney.
He was already very tactful!
He has always believed that Nash is a system player, which is seriously inconsistent with his coaching philosophy of giving the ball to the stars. More importantly, Steve Nash has a shortcoming that he cannot accept.
His defense is really bad!
So much so that his organizational ability is so outstanding, but he still has a tepid middle-class contract in the league.
This will make it even more difficult for Don Cheney to arrange the team’s defense.
“What?”
Scott Layden raised his eyebrows.
“Do you two have any objections to this guy?”
The two shook their heads repeatedly to deny.
With Scott Layden on their side, even if Wang Song was talking about Kobe Bryant, their objections would be useless.
“Go, Ernie, go to Dallas to find out about this guy… If the Mavericks think it’s appropriate… Tell them that, except for Wang, the Knicks have no non-sale items!”
No one raised any objections to what Scott Layden had decided.
“Wang, you’ve been traveling so long! Let’s go, I’ll take you to your new home!”
New home?
Wang Song’s first reaction was confusion.
He had just arrived in the luxurious metropolis of New York, so where did he get his new home?
“Is it the promise he made after drinking that day?”
Looking at Scott Layden’s smiling face, Wang Song became more convinced of his judgment.
Ernie Grunfeld and Don Cheney were also shocked, and they left the office tactfully.
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Dallas!
American Airlines Center
As soon as you enter the gym, you can see two players with long hair, who are training fast breaks in counterattacks.
“Steve, your pass is so smooth!”
Dirk Nowitzki gave his old teammate a thumbs up.
“You must have practiced a lot during the offseason, right?”
“Hehe!”
“Laonu” stroked his flowing hair, his face full of confidence.
This young man from South Africa has believed in sweat since he was a child.
Even with a weak body, he can still perform like this on the big stage of the NBA, which is evident.
“Have you heard about the draft?”
Nash nodded.
In addition to training during the offseason, what he cares most about is the draft.
“Cleveland still firmly chose their son of Akron!”
“And that Chinese rookie named Wang Song seems to be very strong!”
(End of this chapter)
