Why did Old Nelson s running and bombing system and five-squad lineup fail in the 1990s?

The above said that Don Nelson debuted with the Bucks in his coaching career, and he took charge of the Bucks for ten full seasons. During this period, he made nine playoffs and three times to the Eastern Conference Finals, winning more than 50 games almost every year. Given that the Bucks' lineup was not outstanding at that time, Nelson adopted an innovative tactical system that focuses on defense and plays forwards on the offensive end. He wrestled the powerful Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics in the playoffs in a row. It is not easy for him to achieve such a result, and he has won two awards for Best Head Coach.

Obviously, with such a glamorous resume, Old Nelson, who has stepped down from the Bucks, is a hot spot in the league. This one has just resigned from the Bucks, and the Golden State Warriors, who have just changed their boss, immediately sent an offer from the vice president and general manager of basketball affairs to Old Nelson, and Old Nelson readily agreed.

The Warriors performed very well in the previous season when Nelson took office, reaching the Western Conference semi-finals, but were defeated 1:4 by the Lakers without any suspense. Their lineup is a three-frame lineup, and the offensive arrow is 28 years old and averages 21 points per game. Sripp Floyd, who is 26 years old and averages 10.3 assists per game, and the rebounds are based on Larry Smith, who is 28 years old and averages 11.5 rebounds per game. On the bench is also sitting last year's No. 7 rookie last year.

Murin is 201 cm tall and plays as a striker. His technical characteristics are basically -

physical fitness: basically no.

Defensive ability: basically free.

Ball-on-one attack: barely meet the standards.

Organization support: barely make do.

But why can he become the No. 7 show? To borrow the words of the third battalion commander in "My Brother is Shunliu", that is,

Mulin's mid-range shooting ability was unique at the time. He practiced perfection in various mid-range shooting skills, such as step back mid-step mid-step, horizontal mid-step mid-step, turning back and jump shot, etc., there was nothing Mulin who was not able to do it. Moreover, he was a left-handed general, nicknamed "God's left-hand". In addition, his basketball IQ is also relatively high. He had a gangster-making foul-making technique at that time - after shaking the defender, he immediately leaned on him, dumb, and had two free throws. Oh, I forgot to say that Mulin's free throw is even the top NBA, and his free throw rate in the rookie season was close to 90%. He was basically giving away two points for free. As soon as the old Nelson took office, he made a shocking deal. He sent Carol and Floyd to the Rockets in exchange for Ralph Sampson and Steve Harris. For this deal, Nelson's explanation was to cultivate Mullins. When this deal occurred, Nelson did not discuss with the team's head coach George Carl at the time, so the latter was very dissatisfied with the old Nelson's arbitrary approach.

The new season is the 1987-1988 season. The Warriors suffered the second largest injury wave in team history. The players missed a total of 204 games. (The league record of the injury wave was the Warriors from 1982-1983, with a total of 238 games missing). At that time, what was worried about Old Nelson was that everyone was signed or not, and he gave a total of 22 players throughout the season. The money was spent, but the effect was not good. The unstable lineup made the team lose frequently, and the irritable Carl even more angry!

The Warriors only had 20 wins and 62 losses in the season, and were third from the bottom in the league. Carl could not afford to lose this person and resigned directly. Old Nelson came to command the battle himself.

When it comes to it, it feels like Old Nelson deliberately putting a trap for George Carl...

In the 1988 draft, the Warriors selected Mickey Richmond, the fifth pick in the first round, with the fifth pick in the first round, Mickey Mouse. This little brother is 193 cm tall and serves as a shooting guard. His scoring skills are comprehensive and powerful, and he can break through and shoot, but his defense is relatively tough.

So, when Old Nelson got off the court himself, he faced a very difficult problem, that is, what should the team's defense do when Mullin and Richmond are both on the court?

Old Nelson slapped his forehead. Since these two brothers are not good at defending, then just stop defending and attack me! Attack to the death! The prototype of the

running and bomb tactic has been formed.

In addition to Mullin and Richmond, the Warriors' starting lineup also has a second-round pick in 1987. He was 24 years old and 188 cm tall, with a very fast speed and good ability to hit the basket. He was 28 years old at the time, with a height of 196 cm tall but only 85 kg. Terry Teague, who also had the ability to break through, was the fifth position of Ralph Sampson, 224 cm tall, veteran Larry Smith and 231 cm tall Manut Pole.

Mullin scored top NBA offensive data, averaging 26.5 points per game, and Richmond also won the best rookie with 22+6+4. Nelson, the old man, scored 43 wins and 39 losses in his first year in coaching the Warriors. He faced the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs. Although Carl Malone averaged 30 points and 16 rebounds per game, hitting the Warriors' inside line, he could not stand the Warriors' dual-core Mulin averaged 33 points and had a shooting percentage of more than 50%. Richmond averaged 26 points per game, and the Warriors relied on strong offensive firepower to score 3:0.

The second round of the Suns were played. Although Mullin and Richmond maintained extremely efficient offensive standards, there were many people who could not stand the solar energy. The seven players averaged double scores per game. In the end, the Warriors lost 1:4..

This is only the first season for Old Nelson to coach the Warriors. His Warriors style is completely different from the Bucks back then. This Warriors can be regarded as the originator of the bombardment later. Through rapid offensive and defensive conversion, he raised the number of rounds and killed the opponent with continuous offensive attack. The team reached the division final with powerful offensive firepower. Old Nelson slapped his forehead. This system has a goal!

But this team also has a huge problem, that is, the number five candidate.

In the rapid offensive and defensive transition, neither Larry Smith, Sampson or Manut Poll could keep up with the rhythm of the defender. They often finished the frontcourt, and these players had not yet run through the half. So in the summer of 1989, Old Nelson began to transform the No. 5 position.

Ralph Sampson was given up by the Warriors after his contract expired, and Larry Smith was sent to the Rockets. In terms of free market, Nelson signed last year's second round pick, flexible forward Tom Tolbert, who negotiated the joining of Lithuanian rookie Sarunas Matthew Leonis in 1987, and signed former Bucks favorite Marquis Johnson to guide Mulin how to play the forward.

In the 1989 draft, the Warriors selected Tim Hardaway with the 14th pick in the first round. After the 1989-1990 season began, fans and the media were surprised by the Warriors' lineup in the new season - No. 1: Tim Hardaway, 183 cm tall.

2: Mitch Richmond, 196 cm tall, 3: Terry Teague, 196 cm tall, 4: Chris Mullin, 201 cm tall, 201 cm tall, 201 cm tall, Rhode Higgins, 216 cm substitute: Matthew, 196 cm tall, Tom Tolbert, 188 cm tall, Winston Garland, 231 cm tall, Manut Pole, 216 cm tall, and so on.

It can be seen that Bohr and Pulle behind the entire lineup are basically excluded from the main rotation lineup, but as a tactical alternative, the core rotation of the entire Warriors is basically about two meters tall, and the highest one is only 201 cm!

Nowadays, fans may not seem to feel anything, but at that time, this lineup was absolutely shocking and even confusing, because the NBA was still in the era when the inside was king and only by dominating rebounds could he win. Therefore, almost every company had a center forward who was 210 cm tall or even more than 220 cm tall. The two centers in the east and west Olajuwon and Ewing had become benchmarks for excellent centers. David Robinson officially started his career this season after being selected in 1987 and served in the army for two years.

Not to mention the center, the Warriors' lineup can't stand even the more introverted power forwards, such as Charles Barkley, Carl Malone, etc., what can the Warriors deal with others?

Old Nelson has a way.

His defensive philosophy is that everyone guards a position, guards against people but not the ball, and five people rotate back and forth in each position! Try to defend the inside line as much as possible. If the single cannot be defended, the attack will be made by adjacent positions.

Does this tactic that is derived from joint defense and higher than joint defense feel very familiar?

Yes, now this is called infinite defense swap.

Of course, what if you really can't defend yourself? Since I can't defend, don't defend. I let go of the defensive end and I will kill the opponent by relying on the offensive end. Then the question is, how can I kill the opponent?

is very simple. I only want two, one is speed and the other is space. Increase the speed, try to increase the number of rounds, and try to complete the attack in 10 seconds or less. In space, Mullin and Hawkins pick and roll each other in the mid- and long-range shooting area, and then rely on their excellent mid- and long-range shooting skills to pull the opponent's center out of the inside. If you don't come out, I will shoot you to death. If you come out, Richmond and Tim Hardaway will go crazy and attack the inside!

Some fans who understand football may have already seen it!

This... this... this... this is the five small system that will make Cole successful and famous in thirty years?

Yes, although Cole's five-small system has been transformed based on the older generation, its essence has largely drawn on the system theory of old Nelson back then.

Seeing this, do you think the old Nelson I mentioned is twenty years ahead of the world in his understanding of basketball?

is not an exaggeration at all!

After Jordan's success in the 1990s, Old Nelson even said that the ultimate mystery of basketball is five Jordans. This basketball concept that blurs position was deeply puzzled and ridiculed at the time, but as basketball becomes more and more refined and scientific, fans gradually understand Old Nelson's tactical concept. The real application of basketball position blur to practice is the Heat Big Three, which Pat Riley gathered together in 2010. At this time, at least twenty years have passed since the theory proposed by Old Nelson.

But ideals are full, but reality is skinny. In the 1989-1990 season, the Warriors averaged 116.3 points per game, Mullin averaged more than 25 points, and Richmond also scored 22 points. Terry Teague, Hardaway, Matthew, and Higgins averaged 22 points. The team's running and shooting system was magnificent and quite good-looking, which attracted a large number of fans. All home tickets were sold out during the season. The Warriors' triple core, Mullin, Richmond and Hardaway were called "Run TMC combination" by fans.

But the problem is also obvious. The Warriors lost as much as 119.4 points, and with 18.2 rebounds and 11.2 frontcourt rebounds per game, all of which ranked last in the league. The Warriors won 37 and lost 45 in the season, ranking tenth in the Western Conference, and did not even enter the playoffs..

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