HCB Chapter 174 The Regular Season Begins, Su Hu's First Opponent
Chapter 174 The Regular Season Begins, Su Hu's First Opponent
Chapter 174 The Regular Season Begins, Su Hu's First Opponent
Originally, I wanted to have a good celebration with Emma, but looking at Emma's state today, it is obvious that I want to let go of my own pigeon rhythm.
"It seems that you are very busy." Su Hu replied with a message.
"Well, I shouldn't be busy, but who would have thought that our city's rookie won the game again, so I have to work overtime today."
Emma's message was returned very quickly, and it directly explained the reason for her working overtime.
Su Hu couldn't help laughing, but just when Su Hu was about to reply, Emma's news came again.
"By the way, if you know this guy, please scold him severely for me!"
Seeing the message from Emma, Su Hu chuckled, and then quickly replied.
"Got it, I will do it!"
After putting away the phone, Su Hu also took a long, deep breath, stretched his muscles and bones, and prepared to go home and have a good sleep.
. . .
As the day draws closer, the day when the first game of the regular season begins is also getting closer.
The Spurs' 9697 schedule has been completely out.
On this day, Coach Bob distributed the Spurs game schedule for the new season to all the players.
Moreover, as the first game of the regular season has been put on the agenda, the team has also entered normal operation.
So, for today's task, the team arranged for the players to get together to watch and study the game tape of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
A group of tall and burly guys gathered together, making the room, which was not originally considered big, obviously crowded.
The assistant coach played tapes of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the preseason and even last season.
Then, while watching the video, Coach Bob talked to everyone about the parts that need attention in the game.
"According to the data we have, Minnesota's lineup will not change much in the new season, but they seem to have a very good rookie, and the chemical reaction with the team seems to be very good."
Coach Bob looked at Su Hu while talking.
"Hey, Coach, they've got great rookies, don't forget we have some really good rookies too!"
As soon as Coach Bob finished speaking, Greg interrupted the coach directly.
After Greg finished speaking, everyone laughed, and the whole room instantly echoed with laughter.
However, as Coach Bob glared angrily, the whole room fell silent instantly.
After quieting down, Coach Bob watched the video and continued to add his own words,
"Of course, the main player in Minnesota is Kevin Garnett. Everyone must be very familiar with this guy. Therefore, his defense is naturally our focus."
"So, the focus of the first game is to defend Kevin. Although his offensive methods are comprehensive, we must not let him score easily!"
"So, the defensive task of the first game will be mainly on you, Greg!"
Coach Bob spoke calmly, but in the last sentence, the obvious target was Greg.
After Coach Bob finished speaking, Greg immediately smiled and waved his hands again and again,
"Coach, it's okay, I will try my best to defend this kid, but I think even if I didn't defend well, wouldn't there be David behind us?"
Obviously, the last line of defense inside the Spurs is the Admiral, which is also the most reassuring point for all Spurs players.
Players in the first team of the best defensive team are not just put under the basket for people to admire.
However, before Greg could finish laughing, Coach Bob shook his head slightly, directly denying Greg's idea.
"Although I also think so, but this time I may not be able to fulfill your wish, Mr. Greg. Because I just received a doctor's notice, David's feet are a little uncomfortable, and he may miss some games at the beginning of the season."
After Coach Bob finished speaking, Greg wanted to reply subconsciously,
"What, coach? Is what you said true?" Greg then turned his head and glanced at David Robinson who was sitting next to him.
And David Robinson smiled a little embarrassedly, then nodded, confirming the coach's statement.
"I'm sorry, I have some discomfort in my feet, and simple confrontation can be dealt with, but when it comes to the intensity of the regular season, the doctor still advises me to recover for a while."
"However, I believe that I will try my best to recover and fight side by side with everyone soon!"
Later, David Robinson also expressed his thoughts and explained his reasons.
Judging from the start of the Spurs in the 9697 season, Su Hu knew this. David Robinson did miss the first few games.
So Su Hu's reaction was obviously much calmer, not as exaggerated as everyone else's.
"Well, what I said is true, the defense in the first game is up to you!" Coach Bob said seriously, not like a joke at all.
"Coach, uh, okay!" Although Greg was a little uncertain about defending Garnett, but seeing Coach Bob's expression about to get angry, Greg had no choice but to agree.
Seeing that Greg agreed, Coach Bob also nodded in satisfaction, and then talked about his arrangements for the game.
"Since David is going to be absent for a period of time, this is how I arrange the start of the first game."
"Center, Greg Anderson, you have to take on the team's defensive tasks and rebounds. Power forward, Carl Herrera, you have to assist Greg in the defense of the inside. Small forward, Sean Elio Special, needless to say Sean, do what you should do offensively."
"Shooting guard, Vinnie DeNagro, point guard, Avery Johnson, you two have to take on the responsibility of connecting the team and the offensive firepower of the team!"
After Coach Bob finished his deployment, the five people whose names had just been called also nodded in agreement with the coach's arrangement.
Afterwards, the coach looked at Su Hu and Wilkins, and said to them both,
"Su, you have to be ready to play at any time. My arrangement is that you will share the playing time with Avery. Your passing and offensive ability are what we need. And Dominique, you will share the playing time with Avery. Su will play together, I think with the offensive ability of the two of you, it will have a huge impact on them!"
Su Hu and Wilkins also nodded, accepting all the coach's arrangements.
. . .
As time came to November 1996, 11, the start of the nba1 season was announced.
The first game of the Spurs is away, a guest in Minneapolis!
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play against the San Antonio Spurs at the Target Center in Minnesota!
Regarding Minnesota at this time, the most intuitive feeling given to Su Hu was that it was cold, really cold.
And during the journey, the teammates introduced a lot of rumors about Minnesota to Su Hu with gusto.
It is said that here in Minnesota, there is only one snowfall a year, but once it can cover the second half of the year,,,
Every family has a snowmobile, and every household has a snowplow truck. Without these two, you don’t even want to go out.,,
Why choose to live in Minnesota, because your car is frozen and won't start, so there is no way to leave.
Also, you must remember that here in Minnesota, don't lick the iron railings, don't even think about it, you will regret it!
Regarding the miraculous things his teammates said, Su Hu also smiled knowingly.
But fortunately, everyone didn't stay outside for a long time, and soon came to the Timberwolves' home court, the Target Center Arena.
Good guy, this first game was really lively. Although it was cold outside, it seemed that the locals in Minnesota were not afraid of the severe cold.
The Spurs also came to the visiting team's locker room early, doing all the preparations before the game.
And Coach Bob is still patiently exhorting everyone, talking about all the points that need to be paid attention to during the game.
The players packed themselves up one after another, and Su Hu also took out the No. 24 jersey of his choice.
For this number, since no one in the Spurs chose No. 24, Su Hu simply chose it directly.
Moreover, Su Hu knew that after the game, Kobe would definitely call him to talk about this number.
After all, Kobe wore No. 24 and No. 33 in high school, but at this time, he was still No. 8.
Afterwards, after Su Hu finished changing his clothes, Coach Bob arranged for the players to warm up.
On the court, Su Hu once again saw Kevin Garnett, a tall black and thin man with long hands and feet, like a giant moving spider.
After Garnett saw Su Hu, he was obviously very enthusiastic, and walked over to greet Su Hu warmly,
"Hey, Su, long time no see. I'm so glad to see you on the field. Although I haven't become a teammate, I still appreciate your skills!"
Garnett spoke directly for a long time.
Su Hu smiled, shook his head, and said the same,
"Thank you, but I still miss the game when we were teammates. To be honest, it's really unforgettable!"
Garnett laughed, nodded in agreement with Su Hu's words, but then greeted another guy, Stephen Marbury.
However, the Lone Wolf at this time is still a little green.
"Hey, Sue, we didn't choose you and Kobe, but you have to know, we also have an amazing guy, let me introduce you, my brother, Stephen Marbury!"
Garnett generously introduced Marbury to Su Hu, but Marbury didn't seem to be as cheerful as Garnett, and seemed to be very reluctant to be pulled by Garnett, and then symbolically turned towards Su Hu Nodding slightly, it was considered as a greeting.
Indeed, in an environment like the NBA, there are actually very few polite people, and most people are like Marbury, who are more defiant.
For Marbury's reaction, Su Hu was no stranger to it, and after a slight smile, he immediately nodded slightly.
This is Su Hu's style, I will treat you as you treat me.
Garnett saw that the two seemed a little embarrassed, so he laughed and said,
"Okay, the friendly meeting before the game is over, we have to warm up, see you later in the game. Remember, I will not show mercy on the field. After all, the field is on the field, and off the field is off the field! "
"Well, on the court is on the court, off the court is off the court!"
Su Hu also smiled and repeated what Garnett said.
Afterwards, the three separated and went to warm up.
At this time, the assistant coach also brought the Timberwolves' starting lineup.
"Center, Stojako Frankovic, Power Forward, Kevin Garnett, Small Forward, Tom Gugliotta, Shooting Guard, Doug West, Point Guard, Steph Marbury."
Su Hu took a look at the roster and had to say that the top 10 rookies are paid very well, and this first game is a proper starting player.
Su Hu curled his lips. However, Su Hu himself is still looking forward to the match against Stephen Marbury and Garnett.
The warm-up is over, and the game is about to start.
The starting players of the players from both sides have already arrived on the field, and the fans at home have begun to cheer loudly, the sound wave after wave, the momentum is huge!
Su Hu, who was sitting off the court, also carefully watched every move on the court.
It has to be said that the absence of the Admiral still has a very big impact on the Spurs.
First of all, for the opening jump ball, the Spurs never beat Garnett, and the ball was directly taken away by Minnesota.
The basketball was handed over to Marbury, and Marbury dribbled quickly to the frontcourt!
Garnett floated outside to ask for the ball, Marbury said nothing, and passed the basketball directly to Garnett's hands.
For the Spurs, Carl Herrera served as the first defender, while Greg stayed behind him.
The dark and dark Garnett, seeing the Spurs' defensive formation targeting him so much, actually grinned and showed his big white teeth. He smiled and directly started to break through!
With long hands and long feet, tall stature, and flexible feet, the Wolf King at that time really didn't deserve his name!
Even if the defensive focus of the two is on him, Garnett has no intention of dodging at all, and directly breaks in from the outside.
And Carl and Greg's defense did not limit Garnett's performance!
Garnett directly scored the first 2 points of the game!
San Antonio Spurs: Minnesota Timberwolves, 0:2 behind the start!
"Is this your inside line? What about your defense, what about your admiral! Let him play quickly, without him, I will feel very boring in this game!"
After scoring, Garnett's proud trash talk also followed at the same time!
Seeing Garnett's arrogant look, Su Hu curled his lips.
From the looks of it, the regular season has really started!
(End of this chapter)