The great wisdom of Lu's guidance has successfully activated the Big Four! I should be most grateful to Wei Shao, I really can't play without him
The NBA officially announced the winner of the best coach of the month in December, and the Clippers' coach Lu was voted the best in the West. Throughout December, the Clippers won a nine-game winning streak and finished with an 11-2 record, which is the best record in the West, and his election can be said to be well deserved. Next, let's talk about the great wisdom of Guiding Lu!
When it comes to Coach Lu, it's easy to think of James. Because James's aura is so strong, it is inevitable that some of those years will overshadow Lu's ability to guide. Giving the ball to James, to the player who can play the most, that's the tactic that Lue directed. It's easy to say, but it's too difficult to do, and Coach Lu can't sit firmly in the head coach position without two brushes, and he can't win the championship. If you look at Hamm's current situation, you can know the difference in ability between the two people compared to the previous guidance of Lu.
Lu's ability to coach is mainly reflected in two aspects, one is to get along with superstars, and the other is to adjust the team. This season, the Clippers traded for Harden and formed a Big Four team. There are superstars all around, of course it's good, but this is actually a double-edged sword, the key depends on the ability of the head coach and how to use it. If the Big Four run in badly and the team's record is not good, Coach Lu will definitely be the first to come out and take the blame, or even the first head coach to leave class. Coach Lu is smart, he knows how to get along with superstars and how to get them to play according to his tactical ideas.
In addition to the usual chicken soup, Director Lu still has technical ability in his stomach, which must be recognized. What's wrong with the Clippers? How do the Clippers play? Coach Lu knows that, but it takes a process to advance.
After six consecutive defeats in the opening game, Coach Lu put all the problems on the bright side. It's a risk, but if it's not well controlled, he won't do it. But if it's well controlled, it can be a new starting point. Whether Wei Shao and Harden can be compatible may not be conclusive at first, but it can definitely be seen in the losing streak. The starter must be to keep Harden and go to Wei Shao, the question is how to make a choice, and this process must be appropriate. This is the matter of Wei Shao taking the initiative to substitute, so it solves the most difficult step of Coach Lu.
The lineup problem is solved, and all that remains is the run-in. How to further distribute the ball and how to activate the tacit understanding between the Big Four is another difficult problem for Lu. At this time, Director Lu really had to thank Xia Weishao, he really couldn't play without him.
Joining the Clippers in the second half of last season, Wei Shao was a contributor to the Clippers. Although the offseason was a base salary extension, Wei Shao did not play well at the beginning of the season. And as a former superstar, he also has his own dignity. In addition to Wei Shao, Leonard, Harden, and George are all contract years, which is basically the last big contract of their careers for their current age. If he can win the championship, then Ballmer is not short of money, and a big contract is not a problem. If you can't win the championship, then the data is important, and this is the capital to sign the contract. Sacrificing possession and changing the original style of play will inevitably affect the individual's stats and form. The problem is that if you don't change and can't sacrifice each other, this is an unsolvable problem, and even if Director Lu is capable and understands the world, he can't solve it.
Wei Shao chose to come off the bench, this step is not only to give up the starting position, but also to give up the ball and everything that can be done. I also saw it in the later games, Wei Shao was basically doing dirty work on the field and became a key defensive player. If Leonard doesn't play, he can also play the No. 4 position, and he will work hard. Wei Shao's sacrifice set an example, which touched Harden, Leonard, and George. There is no doubt about Wei Shao's charisma, he is the glue of this team. Wei Shao has done this, Leonard, Harden, and George must also be willing to sacrifice and take the initiative to run in! Therefore, we see Leonard, who is more willing to defend, integrating offense and defense, at the expense of his body. George, who gave up part of the ball, although his shooting was not stable enough, was also actively adapting. Harden didn't care about the stats, focused on organizing the tandem, and hit a career-high three-point shooting percentage.
The Big Four are all so sacrificed, and the rest of the role players are even more so, and two days ago, Plumlee also publicly said that he would give up the rotation and play the bench for Theis, who is in better shape!
Lu is capable, Wei Shao is an example, Leonard, George, and Harden are willing to sacrifice for each other, and I believe that the Clippers' run-in will only get better and better. The atmosphere is getting better, as long as you can stay healthy, you have a chance to hit the championship this season!
Veterans, what do you think of Lu's ability to guide you? Welcome to discuss!