The three new aids did not participate in the team's full-field training. Tang Tian asked Uncle Mu to take them to understand the team's tactical system and then do some adaptive training.

And he called the other members of the coaching staff to discuss the team's tactics and rotation.

"Ron's competitive state this season has declined significantly, I think he can be the sixth man on the team." Kassel took the lead.

"I think Sam is right, Ron's state needs to be adjusted in the game, and his experience, as a sixth man, can help our young players grow faster." Dale Curry echoed.

Tang Tian nodded.

Artest has never been a kind of hard-trained player. It is estimated that this off-season offseason does not go out for fun.

And he was the sixth man in the Rockets. It shouldn't be a problem to adapt.

And as he said before with Casey, if the Cavaliers want to maintain the speed of pushing back on the field, Battier and Artest must have a substitute.

Battier has a single function, and the standard 3D is obviously more suitable for starting.

"I think that Jimmy can also be considered as a starter, which can improve the team's vitality." Kassel continued.

"But with Jimmy, our average height on the court will be very low." Casey gave a different opinion at this time.

Butler's defense is very hard, but the height is only 2 meters 0, Battier is also 2 meters 0, so that the height of the Cavaliers front line is too low.

"Can we consider going to Makif or Chandler?" Dale Curry suggested.

Both Morris and Parsons are 2 meters tall. The former is more suitable for playing the power forward, while the latter is more flexible.

"We also have to consider Vince, he is a veteran, and has the strength, he should have a starting position." Kuster said.

Tang Tian frowned slightly.

The departure of James broke the Cavaliers' original tactical system, and even made the team's starter into a terrible problem.

Or, the Cavaliers' fourth position has been a weakness in these two seasons.

"Let Jimmy start the third position and Sean start the fourth position." After a long discussion, Tang Tian made the final decision.

Leave James, the original team's three-position training plan must also change, he needs Butler to grow faster.

But Butler is the most defensive player among these players. His and Battier ’s lineup has both speed and defensive strength. It uses a defensive rotation to make up for the lack of height, which is better than one-on-one. .

As for Carter, who has been playing in the league for 3 years, what he is now pursuing is definitely a championship, what is starting is definitely not so eager.

Decided on the starting candidate, followed by the team's tactics.

Defensive counterattacks are indispensable, otherwise Paul and Yao Ming's ability to pass one pass is wasted. At Butler, there are some considerations in this regard.

In positional battles, Paul and Yao Ming's pick-and-roll must be the core, but without James, Yao Ming's singles strategy in the post should definitely increase in weight.

The victory over the Heat is just an illusion. Leaving James is definitely a traumatic thing for the Cavaliers.

The good news is that this period of James ’truce, the Cavaliers are also running well, and directly gave the pain period in advance.

After the regular meeting, Tang Tian called Carter to his office and told him about the substitute.

"Coach, as long as I can play, starting the bench is not a problem."

As expected, Carter was not against playing the bench.

The training session in the afternoon blended tactics and rotation several times. The team got on the plane to Toronto that night.

Coincidentally, Carter joined the Cavaliers in the first game, the opponent is the old club Raptors.

"Toronto is the city with the most maple leaves, and there is the City Convention and Exhibition Center. There is a flower exhibition every year, but we are here early, and we will not have it until March."

"Coach, you have a good time in Toronto. There are many kinds of Chinese food here, which is not a class compared to the United States."

Uh ...

Carter played for the Raptors for 7 years. Do n’t be too familiar with it. At this time, he is constantly introducing to his teammates, just like a guide.

Tang Tian looked at the old flying man. Although it was not the first time to return here, for the latter, it is estimated that every time he came back, he would feel like going home.

Familiar, intimate and warm.

Toronto is the only home of the NBA overseas. The only meaning is that it is the only one in Canada. The only place where Canada can watch games is Toronto.

Is precisely because of this, so regardless of the status quo of the team, the popularity of the stadium center is always high.

After Bosh left the Raptors in the summer, this team is now headed by rookies Baggnani and DeRozan.

Opponents such as weak, for the Cavaliers who just experienced a blood exchange, is obviously a very good opponent.

Before the game started, Tang Tiancai went to the dressing room and announced that Butler was starting.

Butler's always calm face finally showed an excited look, and his teammates also congratulated him one after another.

This kind of player who is harsh on himself off the court and desperately on the court can always win the favor of his teammates.

That night the center of the stadium was full, because of the support for the home team, but also because the opponent was the defending champion.

Canadian English is neither American nor British, but standard Canadian English.

In the live DJ's introduction sound full of native English, the starting lineups of both sides were introduced one after another.

On the Cavaliers side, the combination of Paul and Green on the outside, Butler and Battier on the front, and Yao Ming on the center.

This lineup, apart from Yao Ming, the average height is less than 2 meters, the standard small lineup.

The Raptors, Calderon and DeRozan on the outside, James Johnson and Bagnani on the front, and Aron Gray.

Yao Ming jumped and won Gray, leading the Cavaliers with an offensive opportunity.

Paul dribbles to the frontcourt and Yao Ming's pick-and-roll.

Battier attracted Butler after cutting defense ~ lightnovelpub.net ~ Butler was a little excited, took the ball and directly killed the basket.

Bagnani stands under the basket.

Butler slammed Bagnani layup and scored.

"Beep!"

But before he could celebrate, the referee's whistle sounded immediately, signaling Butler's offensive foul.

The Raptors' offense, Green's close defense of DeRozan, forced the latter to the three-point line.

DeRozan was nicknamed the Little Prince of CIC. There was no deterrent outside the three-point line. To defend him, Tang Tian had already arranged before the game.

Calderon saw no chance, directly scored Johnson, Johnson broke the ball with Butler.

Butler posted very tightly without giving Johnson a chance.

Johnson's reluctant shot was slapped by Yao Ming who was rushed over.

Accidentally covered DeRozan, who took the ball straight to the basket.

Butler quickly assisted in the past and forced DeRozan.

"Beep!"

The referee's whistle followed, signaling Butler's defensive foul.

It took less than a minute to start the game, but Butler had already received his second personal foul in the first start of his career.

Tang Tian reached out to call Carter and motioned for him to replace Butler.

Carter went to the technical desk.

A short whistle followed.

Carter touched the soles of his hands, wiped his hands, and then appeared.

The fans at the scene saw this scene, and suddenly there was a deafening cheers.

Although he is already an opponent, fans in this city will never forget Canada's "UF".