Qin Yue's stunning performance in his NBA debut has already become the hottest topic since the start of the season.
It turns out that, without waiting for the future, in just one night, people have forgotten the fact that Kevin Garnett routinely scored "25+10+4" in the game.
The next day, with media hype and word of mouth among fans...
Compared to the unnoticed process, the fact that Qin Yue "completely outplayed" Garnett is what matters most.
Thus, after establishing Garnett, the superstar power forward, as merely the backdrop for Qin Yue's debut, everyone began to discuss just how high the peaks of Qin Yue's future could reach.
However, Qin Yue did not lose himself.
Despite watching the highlight of his debut dozens of times the night before...
He entered the Warriors' training facility the next morning with a revered heart.
Compared to a month ago, teammates have already gotten used to Qin Yue being the first to arrive at the training facility every day and the last to leave.
For the professional attitude Qin Yue has displayed since joining the team...
Even Mr. Big Beard, who had conflicts with him before, still privately calls him "that arrogant kid," yet, whether in games or daily training, Davis has already adapted to "Qin Yue's shape."
To fit Qin Yue's play style, Davis even privately approached the coaching staff and requested game footage of Qin Yue from college.
Then, based on Qin Yue's pick-and-roll habits, Davis adjusted his breakthrough routes, game pace, and passing methods through training.
This is the proud yet undefeated Mr. Big Beard.
Stubborn in words.
But his body must be honest.
And as his body became more honest, Davis also took on the task of tutoring rookies like Jack and Bynum in getting used to the NBA's game rhythm during daily training.
Proud yet not arrogant—this is a major trait of Baron Davis's approach to life and relationships.
In Qin Yue's memory, many young guards who worked with Davis have praised Mr. Big Beard's patience and earnestness in teaching newcomers basketball skills.
Upon learning these things through Jack, Qin Yue said with a half-smile, "Actually... I'm also a rookie."
Hearing this, Jack shook his head and said, "Barang definitely does not see you as a rookie."
In any case, the Warriors are currently heading in a positive direction.
The only minor issue is...
Right now, Qin Yue still hasn't found a way to awaken the beast in Richardson.
In the opening game, Richardson, with 3 out of 7 shots, was like an outsider in that great victory.
Even Little Deng Liwei and Murphy seemed to understand better how to survive under the new Warriors system.
"Is Jason still holding a grudge against me?" Qin Yue asked.
"I don't think so, because whenever Jason talks about you privately, he always praises your dunks as more beautiful than his," Jack replied truthfully.
Since he doesn't know how to awaken Richardson for now...
Next, Qin Yue decided to focus on the teammates he already has chemistry with.
After a day's rest, at Oracle Arena, the Warriors hosted the Jazz at home.
Having been unsuccessful last season, the Jazz have been revitalized in the new season.
Obviously, Jerry Sloan, by leading the Jazz to a disappointing 16-win season, had proved that even though he chose to bow to David Stern...
Stern would only offer Sloan the highest respect:
Stop pretending, Jerry, don't I know your coaching capabilities? High draft picks? Don't even think about it!
Alright, since Stern wouldn't allow acting, after acquiring Chris Paul, Sloan also decided not to pretend anymore.
On the court, despite Chris Paul being banged around by the pick-and-roll combinations of Qin Yue and Davis in the first quarter...
By the end of the first quarter, the score was 38 to 31 between the two teams.
That night, Kirilenko and Matt Harpring were fired up.
The former was like a deadly dagger, always appearing where the Warriors' defense was lacking.
The latter demonstrated the traits of a former football player...
Tough and adept at acting.
At Oracle Arena, when Qin Yue was inexplicably forced to leave the court due to his second foul, the Warriors' fans were practically willing to storm the court and beat the referee.
Using his tough exterior to gain sympathy and then converting his acting skills into repeated free throw opportunities... he doesn't hesitate to play the victim to the referee if necessary, which is Matt Harpring's forte on the court.
Additionally, Carlos Boozer and Merritt Okur, these two big cannons, were also very challenging.
In Sloan's tactical system...
They were like two Urbans, cannons ready to breach Theodosius Wall at any moment... A single lapse in defense could result in severe punishment.
And compared to Casey, coach of the Wolves, who still needed time to hone his skills, the experienced Sloan made his stance clear to the Warriors right from the start tonight:
I've heard you guys can really run?
Then let's play run-and-gun!
Who says old timers can't adapt?
Before the second quarter began, seeing Qin Yue ready to go on court with him, Murphy unexpectedly gathered the rest of the teammates together and said, "Listen... don't let Qin take the blame for you anymore, be more proactive, and try not to let Qin get his third foul."
Throughout his career, Murphy has never been known for his defense.
But that doesn't mean he doesn't know how to defend.
Murphy is well aware that the reason Harpring could force Qin Yue off the court tonight by exploiting the rules is because the Warriors' wing defense couldn't protect Qin Yue in return.
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