The Godfather of Basketball

Tang Tian nodded, starting from letting Cole train Landry's three-pointers during the offseason, his plan was to make Landry the team's new starter.

Although his talent is worse than Millsap's, he is positive and not afraid of confrontation on the defensive end. If he has a three-pointer, the effect will definitely be better than Scola.

Letting Landry play as a substitute and cooperate with Gasol Jr. is only in the transitional stage.

But just like he thought before, Reeves and this wave of three-game losing streak made everything ahead of schedule.

"If you have difficulties, you can talk about it here." Tang Tian continued, and he also knew that it would be a bit reluctant for Landry to step up at this time.

"No, coach, if the team has an arrangement, I will do my best." Landry confirmed what Tang Tian said, and said without hesitation.

Tang Tian smiled and nodded, this is the attitude a professional player should have.

"Okay, I believe in you, go down and rest first, adjust your mentality, I look forward to your performance in the next game." Tang Tian encouraged with a smile.

Landry nodded heavily, and then went out with a look of joy.

Watching Landry leave the office, Tang Tian thought for a while, picked up his cell phone and called Cole again, asking him to call Yi Jianlian.

After two seasons, he will be prepared for everything. If Landry is plan A, then Yi Jianlian is his plan B.

Yi Jianlian performed well in the Olympics, but he hasn't had any chance to play in the Rockets so far. On the one hand, as a rookie, he is not familiar with the team's tactical system; Training Program.

"Coach, did you call me?" Yi Jianlian asked cautiously after entering the office, his eyes looked expectant and nervous.

A little different from Sun Yue back then, because Tang Tian had already used honor points on him, he had a very strong sense of trust in Tang Tian.

"Well, it's like this. I've contacted Viper's head coach, Chris Finch, and you can report to him tomorrow." Tang Tian said straight to the point.

The Rockets also shared the Austin Bulls with the Spurs last season, but in the new season, they already have their own development league team, the Vipers, and the home game is also located in Houston.

"Go to the Development League?" Yi Jianlian looked surprised, and his expression became a little frustrated. He had been waiting for the opportunity, but he didn't expect this result.

"Yes, there is no place for you in the team rotation right now, but you also need to play to stay in shape."

"And you didn't go to the Viper team to dawdle, you went with a mission. You have to be clear about this."

"Mission?" Yi Jianlian's eyes were full of doubts.

"Yes, if you want to have a place in the Rockets, you must improve your shooting stability. This requires a lot of shots as a foundation, and the Vipers can meet this." Tang Tian continued to explain.

The implication is that he was asked to practice with the Viper team.

After listening to the explanation, Yi Jianlian's depressed mood gradually disappeared.

Decentralization is not to give up him, but to train him.

"Be patient and wait for the opportunity. You have to be more confident." Tang Tian finally said earnestly.

He still has 2 honor points left. It is impossible to give Yi Jianlian a circle like adding measurements in the game. He can only come selectively. Among the remaining weaknesses of Yi Jianlian, confrontation is the most difficult to change, so Others, shooting stability and self-confidence can only be improved by game accumulation.

Yi Jianlian nodded vigorously. Although he has an introverted personality, he is not stupid. He can feel that the Rockets and the Bucks are completely different, and they are really cultivating him.

A thousand-mile horse needs Bole, which is enough for him.

On November 16, US time, after two days of rest, the Rockets ushered in their tenth game of the season at the Toyota Center at home, against the Los Angeles Lakers.

After the Lakers Bynum paid, the three-high lineup played well, so far with a record of 9 wins and 1 loss, ranking first in the league.

Compared with their rival Rockets, they are more like the favorite team to win this season.

Excellent record, coupled with the fact that the two teams played against each other in the Western Conference Finals last year, and the Rockets have suffered three consecutive losses before, this game has attracted much attention.

T.N.T also televised the game nationally.

During pre-game training, T.N.T reporter Erin Andrews interviewed Lakers power forward Paul Gasol.

"Paul, it's a battle of focus. We heard before the game that the Rockets have adjusted their lineup. Carl Landry will replace Luis Scola to play against you. What do you think of this?" Erin laughed asked.

"That's a guy who plays very hard. Tonight's game will become more intense." Gasol's personality is relatively gentle, and he also gave a more official answer at this time.

This is obviously not what Irene wanted, she smiled and continued to ask: "We know that the Rockets have suffered three consecutive losses in the past, and the fourth position is their biggest weakness, and it is also the key to victory for the Rockets' opponents. The position has changed, do you still have the confidence to defeat them from here, or blow them up?"

"Yes! Of course!" Without waiting for Gasol to answer, Bynum passed by and rushed over and shouted directly.

Bynum's sudden appearance broke the interview, but it aroused Erin's great interest.

This is the pre-match news with gimmicks.

"Why? Andrew, you seem to be full of confidence?" Irene immediately jumped to the interview subject.

"Why not? Paul is the most skilled big man in our team. Opposite, oh..." Bynum pouted and said with disdain, "It's not that I don't give face, a registered height of 2 meters 01, a power forward with a wingspan of 2 meters? Don’t be like this dude, if you think he can cause trouble for Paul, that is the greatest insult to Paul!”

Irene looked delighted, she had gotten the pre-match news she needed the most.

It's just that she still seems to think it's not enough.

"Paul, do you feel the same way?"

"I……"

"Hey, Paul, don't make me look down on you." Bynum smiled and patted Gasol on the shoulder.

"Yes, I will defeat the opponent." Gasol nodded and said.

"Then I wish you all the best tonight." Irene finally said with a smile.

Bynum nodded, dragging Gasol to continue training while talking.

The Toyota Center was crowded with people that night. Although the season didn’t start long, the attendance rate reached more than 90% because it was the defending champion. Great encouragement.

After the opening ceremony, the starting players of both sides appeared one after another.

For the Rockets, Billups and Tracy McGrady are on the outside, Battier and Landry are on the front line, and Yao Ming is the center.

On the Lakers side, Fisher and Kobe are on the perimeter, Ariza and Gasol are on the front line, and Bynum is the center.

In the new season, the lineups of both sides have undergone some changes more or less, and after the changes, the Lakers' paper strength is completely worthy of the Rockets, and even stronger.