The Godfather of Basketball

Tang Tian didn't care either, and he wasn't going to rely on connections to get in position.

"Waiting for your good news." After chatting for a few words, Mai Di patted Tang Tian on the chest and left.

Tang Tian entered the Toyota Center.

The interview was conducted in Van Gundy's head coach's office. There were only 6 people interviewing outside including Tang Tian.

The Rockets are one of the most powerful teams in the West, but the previous assistant coach has just been blamed, and Van Gundy is also unstable. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is a hot pot, and not many people dare to jump into it.

However, Tang Tian still found two old acquaintances here.

Paul Silas, an old coach in his 60s, has been the head coach of both the Hornets and the Cavaliers for a long time. He was just fired by the Cavaliers last season.

Tom Thibodeau, a well-known NBA head coach in the future, is still an assistant coach of the Rockets at this time, and was previously an assistant coach in charge of player development.

With two big bosses, the challenge of this interview is not small.

Seeing Tang Tian's appearance, five people including Xibodu cast strange glances at him.

Obviously, it is quite strange for a young man of yellow race to appear on such an occasion.

"Paul Silas, Tom, Tang...God, you can go in now." A staff member came out to call someone, and when he saw Tang Tian, ​​his expression was obviously stunned.

Silas and Thibodeau looked at each other almost at the same time. Tang Tian, ​​a man of yellow race, was obviously cannon fodder. The two of them seemed to be going to have a direct conversation.

The other three coaches were also extremely surprised. They thought Tang Tian was a staff member before.

Tang Tian didn't care about the gazes of these people, and followed Thibodeau into the office.

After seeing them come in, Van Gundy motioned to sit down.

"I've already read your resumes." Van Gundy glanced at Silas and Thibodeau as he spoke, and automatically ignored Tang Tian. It was obvious that he didn't have any expectations for Tang Tian.

"Today's interview is mainly about two questions. The first question is how the Rockets should play offensively next season." Van Gundy then went straight to the point.

Van Gundy himself is an excellent defensive coach, and his first assistant, if possible, is of course good at offense.

"I think McGrady's playing time should be appropriately reduced. His back injury is too serious. If possible, it is also a good choice to trade him for other All-Star players." Silas said.

"Ahem!" Van Gundy coughed and almost spit out a mouthful of old blood.

He wanted to reduce McGrady's playing time, but the Rockets couldn't win without McGrady. As for the trade, how could an All-Star who had just suffered a serious injury be traded for someone else.

This Silas said a lot of nonsense, and the text was wrong, and Van Gundy's favor for him disappeared instantly.

He then looked at Thibodeau.

"I think Yao Ming should gain weight to increase his lethality and shots in the low post, which will greatly help the team's offense." Thibodeau went on to say that as an old man of the Rockets, he is most familiar with the team .

Van Gundy nodded in satisfaction. This is Yao Ming's fourth season, and he has already shown his potential as a top center. It's time to increase his tactical status, so that he can share more of the defensive pressure for McGrady. Thibodeau Thinking about the same as his thinking.

"Tang Tian, ​​what do you think?" Van Gundy finally looked at Tang Tian and said calmly. If it wasn't for Mai Di's repeated emphasis that this was his brother, he wouldn't even have the desire to ask.

"I think what coach Thibodeau said is very reasonable. Increase Yao Ming's tactical status and reduce McGrady's offensive pressure."

After listening to Tang Tian's first sentence, Van Gundy nodded. Although what he said was only echoing, at least he knew how to judge.

"but……"

But what surprised both Van Gundy and Thibodeau was that Tang Tian came to a turning point.

"I don't think adding weight to Yao Ming is an appropriate choice."

"Is there anything wrong with this?" Thibodeau suddenly became a little unhappy.

Van Gundy also frowned and looked at Tang Tian, ​​knowing that he and Thibodeau had similar thoughts.

"Yao Ming's height is right there. Gaining weight can easily cause injuries to his knees. We just experienced the loss of McGrady last season, and we can no longer afford the risk of losing Yao Ming." Tang Tian said, he remembered Van Gundy put on weight for Yao Ming. Although he grew rapidly, the result was that his knees couldn't bear it. This was one of the important reasons for Yao Ming's early retirement.

After Tang Tian finished speaking, Van Gundy frowned even deeper. This is indeed a big hidden danger.

"Then do you have a better way?" Thibodeau continued, who wouldn't just ask questions.

"Yes." To Xibodu's surprise, Tang Tian answered very simply.

At this time, Van Gundy also looked at Tang Tian expectantly. It was a previous thing that he had no hope before. If Tang Tian could really come up with some useful suggestions, his thoughts would also change accordingly.

"Increasing tactical status is not just about gaining weight. We can let Yao Ming appear more at the free throw line to support him. His mid-range and ability to support the ball have been demonstrated in the past few seasons, and he also Can drive from the free-throw line, and his feet allow him to do that."

After listening to Van Gundy thoughtful, this is indeed a good way.

"This kind of offensive efficiency is far inferior to the low post." Thibodeau retorted.

"That's not necessarily true." Tang Tian was not stage fright at all.

"If you want the ball in the low post, let's not talk about whether the defender can hand in the ball in the first time, even if he does, the defensive pressure he encounters is also very heavy, zone defense, double-teaming, and even steals by small men, and what's more, I just As I said, this will greatly increase Yao Ming's injury risk. I am not opposed to the need for melee combat inside, but if the entire game is spent in melee combat... and the last point, Yao Ming's position is too deep, and retreating will also become a problem. Big problem."

Tang Tian talked eloquently, Thibodeau didn't know how to refute after listening, but Van Gundy's eyes brightened.

Tang Tian's words completely changed his prejudice.

It seems that McGrady is not bragging. The yellow man in front of him is indeed a very good coach.