"This is the part we need to work hard on. I know that the new tactical system will take time to adapt, but one thing is that I ask you to do it well before the season starts, defense, and compared to talent, this is an attitude that determines the effect."

Stevens' tone in front was relatively calm, but when he said this, his tone became serious.

It can be seen that he is using this method to emphasize what he said.

The most direct signal that the players can get is that there may be something to say if the offense is not played well, but don’t blame me for not doing well in defense.

Then, Stevens began to explain the defense again.

And what he said was systematic defense.

From the choice of defensive positions to mutual coordination and mutual defense echo, as well as defensive choices when dealing with different tactics.

Stevens' defensive tactical system is even more complex than the offensive system.

He is really a coach who attaches great importance to defense.

"Nicolah, I know you didn't do well in your defense last season, but I ask you to do well in the new season."

After explaining the tactics, Stevens also said to Jokic alone.

This method is very direct, but it also makes his attitude clearer, and everyone must defend well.

Jokic nodded, and he finally completed his muscle building through a hellish summer, and now he is holding his energy to prove himself on the court.

He may not be a defensive player, but he will never be the one who will drag the team to defend the team.

His tough style on the court has shown that he is a very strong person at heart.

After talking about the tactical system, Stevens then announced that the content of the first day of training session was defense.

Just like Tang Tian started from defense when he entered the NBA, Stevens' first thing to do was to improve the team's defense.

Last season, the Pelicans' defense relied more on their personal defensive ability and enthusiasm.

Among the Pelicans, Davis, Ariza, Tang Tian and Holiday are all absolutely top defensive players in the league. Biyongbo and Amino on the bench are also top-notch defenses in the league.

They also played well in defense just by relying on their abilities.

Stevens' system is to make their defense stronger.

After only one day of training, the players gained more confidence than they did in a season.

Tang Tian was also a little excited when he felt this change.

He is a player now, and he is a coach in his previous life. Even when Williams was coaching, he could only give tactical advice.

It is simply unrealistic to ask him to use tactical systems for the Pelicans like a coach.

No matter how easy-to-talk the head coach is, he will not let you do this.

This is determined by identity.

But now that Stevens has arrived, this set of fitting tactical systems will really change the Pelicans' strength qualitatively.

After the training, the team members hummed songs and shouted and walked towards the locker room.

Stevens grabbed Davis alone.

"ad, when you are on the court, you should do more off-ball movements on the offensive end, and give full play to your big man's flexible advantages. After successful defense on the defensive end, you should also vent your emotions reasonably, which will help the team's morale."

Stevens gave Davis a small meal alone.

Tang Tian hadn't left at this time, and he nodded when he heard what Stevens said.

These are some very detailed things, but they will really help Davis' performance.

The team members took a shower after returning to the locker room.

Tang Tian came out of the locker room after taking a shower and saw Stevens pulling Jokic alone and chatting.

"You have the ability to make three-pointers, you need to practice more in this area. When you get a three-pointer opportunity during the game, you must be decisive when you take action. You treat yourself as Ray Allen. As long as you shoot one or two goals, your opponent will not dare to shrink into the basket anymore."

Tang Tian continued to nod when he heard this.

He suddenly felt that Stevens was like Popovich, who was thirty years younger, focusing on defense, having a systematic offense, and knowing how to teach according to his aptitude and use the best of his belongings as he did with Davis and Jokic.

He is finding something for the Pelicans to come back.

Then during this period, under the leadership of Stevens, the Pelicans' training enthusiasm increased.

That state is like being poured with chicken soup every day.

Tang Tian saw this change.

In the past, as a coach, the team he coached also had this atmosphere.

But the experience as a coach and a player is completely different.

As a player, he was able to truly be in this atmosphere and felt the excitement of the players being accepted by the excellent tactical system.

Whether it is chicken soup or interpersonal relationships, it is not as good as one-tenth of this.

He can understand why Stevens in history can train a group of role players of the Celtics into playoffs, and can better understand the changes that Popovich brought to the Spurs, and even understand why the Warriors suddenly have a surge in strength.

This is the system impact brought by a good coach.

GDP is excellent, Tatum Brown and their talents are very talented, and the Splash Brothers are also very talented, but they may not be able to achieve such results without Popovich, Stevens, and Cole.

Good coaches and players complement each other.

Because I used to be a coach, I thought anyone could be a coach after becoming a player, and even after he had the right to speak for the Pelicans, he had no requirements for the coach.

But after really changing to a good coach, he found that the change was much greater than he expected.

Now, he really thinks the Pelicans will make a big splash in the new season.

Time flies, and half a month has passed in a blink of an eye, and it is early October.

The NBA preseason will start less than a week.

After the Pelicans' training camp for the past half month, their offense has not improved much.

As Stevens said, a complex tactical system cannot be achieved overnight.

However, their defense has improved significantly compared to last season.

As Stevens said, compared to offense, defense requires more enthusiasm.

Of course, the defensive talent of these people is also excellent enough.

Jokic's changes are also gratifying. Although he is limited by his physical condition, it is difficult for him to become a defensive player like Whiteside.

However, he used his enthusiasm and the changes brought about by his muscle building in summer, and the single defense was no longer a team loophole.

Even against the defender, he has a certain chance of successful defense.

The defensive system created by Stevens has protected him well.

Even players like Thomas Jr. and Irving can be protected in Stevens' system, let alone Jokic.

During this training session on this day, Jokic gave Amino a big hat in defense, and after taking the show, he roared excitedly.

Just like his roar, the Pelicans players are already a little impatient for the new season!
Chapter completed!