Additionally, because before the start of the regular season, the Warriors need to further streamline their roster, so Montgomery also gave more opportunities to the fringe players on the team.

However...

Brown, who averaged only 10 minutes of playing time per game in the preseason, was somewhat worried about his future with the Warriors.

That day, looking at Qin Yue, who promised to "cover" him, Brown said dejectedly, "Qin, why do I feel like there's no place for me in Coach Mike's system?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yue, looking at this "silly black sweet", patted Brown on the shoulder to reassure him, saying, "This is just the preseason, and Coach Mike also needs to evaluate other players."

At this moment, nodding with a face full of doubt, Brown said, "But I'm still worried that Coach Mike will bench me because of my butterfingers..."

Seeing this, after glancing at Brown's hands, which could only be described as tiny compared to his own, Qin Yue actually understood better than anyone...

The size of Brown's palms is certainly not the main reason for his frequent butterfingers on the court.

Because as a high school rookie able to impress NBA scouts with talent, Brown's hands seem small only compared to a monster like Qin Yue.

In fact, Brown can also easily palm the ball with one hand.

Just not as stably as Qin Yue.

Qin Yue knows that the real cause of Brown's butterfingers on the court is mainly his mindset.

It's unfortunate.

Even though Qin Yue has a bachelor's degree in psychology, he can't cure Brown's problem in the short term.

So, after thinking it over in his head, Qin Yue said to him, "Have you thought of a solution?"

"Are you talking about my butterfingers? I've tried many methods, but..."

"It is indeed difficult because some of your mistakes are causing problems for the team on both ends of the court."

"Qin... do you think I could screen for you on the court, and you grab the defensive rebounds? Your hands are huge, even larger than Michael's. I've noticed several times that you can actually grab the ball with one hand in mid-air."

At this moment, looking at the tricked Brown, although feeling a bit guilty...

Qin Yue still very honestly told him, "Your suggestion is very good. Our chemistry in blocking out under the basket is great, and this can indeed effectively prevent problems with your butterfingers during defensive rebounds."

After pausing, Qin Yue added, "But what about when you're on the offense? You'll eventually encounter moments when you're the one who has to finish."

Brown said dejectedly, "I... I don't know what to do then."

Qin Yue smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll try to pass you more catchable balls during games, and you can practice with me more in your free time."

In the next second, looking up to Qin Yue, Brown teared up.

Because he never expected that Qin Yue, whom he just recognized as a big brother, would be so good to him.

As for Qin Yue, who tricked Brown and earned his goodwill?

Indeed, Qin Yue did feel a bit different from before...

But the words he just used to win Brown's goodwill were by no means deceiving him.

Because if Qin Yue's memory serves him right...

Brown's efficiency in finishing under the basket during a certain period in the future isn't actually low.

So, as long as the pass quality is sufficiently ensured...

And some relatively easier passes are tailored to Brown's catching habits, in Qin Yue's view, Brown can completely avoid facing butterfingers during offensive plays.

Moreover, as one of the only two players in the Warriors' lineup currently weighing over 120 kilograms...

Qin Yue truly needs the equally strong and imposing Brown to step up.

Otherwise...

The Warriors can't possibly let him handle Yao Ming and O'Neal in the low post in the new season, can they?

...

"After leading the Jazz to a 5-2 preseason record, Jerry Sloan said, Chris Paul is the most basketball intelligent point guard of the same age he has ever seen." — The Salt Lake City Tribune

"After acquiring Joe Johnson through a trade, the Hawks seem to have a tendency to bounce back in the new season. Their second overall pick Deron Williams averaged 15 points and 7 assists per game in the preseason." — Atlanta News

"In an interview, Kobe Bryant said he spent an enjoyable summer with Monta Ellis, and they would play one-on-one to decide who gets to stand and eat dinner every day." — The Los Angeles Times

"When asked about the Cavaliers' goals for the new season, LeBron James said he is ready for the playoffs and is confident in leading the Cavaliers back to the postseason stage in the new season." — The Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Regarding Yao showcasing his three-point range in the preseason, Jeff Van Gundy said he hates centers shooting threes, but he likes watching Yao take shots on the court." — The Houston Chronicle

"When asked who would be the best rookie of the new season, Tim Duncan immediately gave his answer: 'Qin.'" — The San Antonio News

"Although the Warriors achieved only a 3-4 record in seven preseason games, the powerful dunks from the overlord have already announced the dawn of the Warriors' new era. The Warriors have completed the coronation for their Messiah through their preseason enthronement ceremony." — The San Francisco Chronicle

That day, quickly browsing through various reports about the preseason, Charles Barkley almost instantly found the news he was most interested in.

However, upon noticing that The San Francisco Chronicle claimed Qin Yue has already completed a coronation, Barkley shook his head disdainfully.

Because in Barkley's view, the mere preseason...

Is it worthy of being called a coronation ceremony?

Not enough, not enough.

The weight of the preseason is completely inadequate.

In Barkley's eyes, Qin Yue has to put on a dazzling performance in the regular season to be deemed a coronation.

So, in the next second, Barkley immediately turned his gaze to the calendar:

——November 2nd.

That's the day the Warriors' regular season opener arrives.

In that game, they will host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Indeed, the Wolves' recent form is not great.

But how good can the Warriors be?

As a team that won only 13 games last season, even though the Warriors selected Qin Yue with the first overall pick this summer, before the start of the regular season, ESPN only ranked them 21st in the team's power ranking.

Moreover, ESPN reasonably said, "If not for having Qin... the most suitable position for the Warriors should be last."

Barkley believes that in arranging the schedule for the Warriors, the league must have considered who to pick as the Warriors' opening game opponent.

This opponent can neither be too strong nor too weak.

Yes...

The Timberwolves are exactly that perfect opponent.

Because they have Kevin Garnett.

In Barkley's view, only by leading the Warriors to challenge and defeat this renowned super-power forward can Qin Yue complete his coronation.

"Remember November 2 of 2005, mortals! That day will be the coronation ceremony of Overlord Qin Yue!" At this moment, Barkley psyched himself up in his mind.

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