Y13 [EN]: Chapter 191

Y13-191 2011-2012 Pre-Season

Even though it was just two pre-season games, Chandler Parsons was quickly proving his value. If you were to pinpoint the most crucial attribute for a small forward on the Dallas Mavericks, it would be tactical awareness and a reliable jump shot. Coach Carlisle always emphasized versatility in his small forwards, and mastering that demanded a high basketball IQ and strong tactical understanding.

Shawn Marion, with his physical style, was one of Dallas’s few potent inside scorers who primarily attacked the paint, but his three-point shooting percentage was notably low. The same held true for another small forward option, Corey Brewer. Consequently, they needed a high-percentage shooter in Chandler Parsons, who offered a different skill set.

The addition of rookie Chandler Parsons meant Shawn Marion’s workload could be significantly reduced. Simultaneously, they could challenge opponents with a style distinct from Marion’s, adding variety to the lineup.

“Oh! Nice!”

“Nice pass!”

Youngjae appreciated that aspect as well. A wide shooting range, accurate spot-up shooting, decent physicality and driving ability, and even the capacity to support the offense… Chandler Parsons definitely possessed the potential to evolve into a well-rounded small forward if he continued to develop. Youngjae was finding it amusing to observe the subtle, unspoken competition between Chandler Parsons and Shawn Marion. Chandler Parsons, as a rookie, was pushing Shawn Marion to take things seriously.

For instance, the players were surprised to see Shawn Marion undergoing special three-point shooting drills every day since training camp began. Shawn Marion, whose three-point shooting percentage was a mere 15% the previous season, was dedicated to improving his physique and honing his three-point shot, suggesting he might be trying to recapture his Phoenix-era form. Originally, Marion was a player with a respectable outside shot, making over 30% of his three-pointers.

Chandler Parsons and Youngjae’s teamwork was surprisingly effective. It reminded him of his collaboration with Brian Cardinal the previous season, which made him chuckle, but Chandler Parsons demonstrated exceptional dedication and the tenacity to persevere, even if he occasionally appeared awkward.

‘I’ve thoroughly assessed Yoon’s performance. He… can adapt to any role assigned to him. He’s a versatile asset that complements any of the five guards. He can function as a ball-handler or a spot-up shooter. He seamlessly transitions between starting and coming off the bench.’

Youngjae, who had played for approximately six minutes until the end of the third quarter, was now approaching 20 minutes of playing time. Youngjae didn’t contribute heavily to scoring, given the abundance of shooters on the court, and he remained committed to the point guard role Coach Carlisle had instructed. However, he was instrumental in maintaining the close game against Oklahoma City through his overall offensive coordination, aggressive rebounding, and effective rotation defense within Dallas’s intricate and well-organized defensive scheme.

Tung!

[Eric Maynor’s ill-advised contested shot! The defender is Youngjae Yoon! Youngjae Yoon at 6-5!]

[He’s taller and faster than Eric Maynor at 6-3. As a shooting guard, Youngjae Yoon has a body size that roughly meets the average, but when he changes his position to point guard, he boasts a superior body size! Even now, Eric Maynor, who was trying to get over Cole Aldrich’s screen, was caught off guard by Youngjae Yoon’s clever screen defense and took a weak, contested shot!]

Tak-

Amidst the chaos, Youngjae aggressively carved out space, accurately anticipating the rebound’s trajectory, and engaged in a fierce physical battle with James Harden in the air. Despite their similar physical stature at 6-5, Youngjae secured the advantageous position first, subtly impeding Harden’s movement, and leaped. Harden attempted a late jump, but he couldn’t dislodge Youngjae, who had already successfully boxed him out. Even superior strength couldn’t overcome being outmaneuvered for position.

“Nice.”

As soon as Youngjae secured the rebound, he swiftly turned his gaze towards Oklahoma City’s basket. A player who had been diligently guarding Nick Collison on the perimeter began sprinting towards Oklahoma City’s rim, an area virtually undefended, capitalizing on his agility to shake off Nick Collison.

Since Youngjae grabbed the rebound at the high post, he quickly advanced past the half-court line, and the player who had evaded Collison was already nearing Oklahoma City’s rim.

“Hup!!”

James Harden, positioned in front of Youngjae and lowering his stance to block him, extended his hand in a moment of realization, but he was a fraction of a second too late to disrupt Youngjae’s quick pass, who had decided to launch the ball high as soon as he crossed the half-court line.

[Youngjae Yoon! Sees beyond Harden from the 3-point line! A wide field of vision that is not hidden even by James Harden’s defense!]

[If he can accurately throw an alley-oop pass even from that distance, Dallas can confuse the opponent with a completely different attack route than before!]

Youngjae’s swift and remarkably high alley-oop pass arced gracefully towards the low post, bypassing the high post, and Brandon Wright, who propelled himself off the court with his right foot as he approached the rim, caught the ball in mid-air with incredible elevation. Brandon Wright, soaring so high that his eyes were almost level with the rim, seized the ball with his long arms and slammed his entire body into the rim as if plummeting vertically.

Kkwaaaaaang!!!

Kkieek- Kkieek-

The spectacular dunk, sending shivers down the spines of everyone watching, was the result of Youngjae and Brandon Wright’s collaboration. Oklahoma City’s home fans couldn’t help but gasp in amazement, while some Dallas fans erupted in cheers as if they had won the championship.

[W,W,WHAT AN AMAZING SLAM!!!!!!]

Paul O’Neill, the commentator, was beside himself with excitement, his voice cracking as he strained to express his enthusiasm. Derek Harper couldn’t contain his excitement either, repeatedly shouting “BEST!!” in an ecstatic tone.

[Helicopter! A tremendous alley-oop two-hander reminiscent of a helicopter! The main character is Brandon Wright!!!]

Teok.

Wright, descending from the rim that creaked ominously as if on the verge of collapse, walked towards the 3-point line. Youngjae, who had delivered the incredible alley-oop pass, also focused his gaze solely on Brandon Wright and strode purposefully towards him.

The two players, closing the distance between them, raised their right arms with all their might before anyone could utter a word, and exchanged a high-five with such force that their arms felt numb. Simultaneously, the Dallas fans erupted in a frenzy, chanting and generating an atmosphere so electric that even the typically reserved home fans were caught up in the excitement, as if Chesapeake Energy Arena had transformed into their home court.

[The score is 72 to 72!! The Dallas Mavericks finally tie the game!! At the center of it is Youngjae Yoon, Y13’s terrible curse is broken!!!]

Beee-

[End of the 3rd quarter! A really close game is unfolding! Haha! The Dallas Mavericks have regained their momentum with tremendous play, as if to avenge their defeat in the first game!]

After the 3rd quarter concluded, Coach Carlisle offered brief encouragement to the players returning to the bench before adopting a serious demeanor.

“Good job.”

Coach Carlisle paused momentarily to clear his throat before speaking with gravity.

“Yoon, Chandler, Wright, Parsons. Good job today. In the 4th quarter, focus on observing the game and recuperating. Pay close attention to our tactical adjustments and how the opposition responds to them.”

Before the commencement of the 4th quarter, Coach Carlisle opted to rest four players, including Youngjae. He had amassed 17 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals in 21 minutes up to the 3rd quarter, truly showcasing the exceptional statistics a combo guard could achieve.

Coach Carlisle couldn’t suppress a smile as he witnessed Youngjae’s impressive performance and seamless adaptation to the assigned roles, alternating between shooting guard and point guard. Having even one such versatile player greatly simplifies tactical planning and lineup construction for the coach.

Furthermore, Tyson Chandler had played for approximately 20 minutes, securing a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Brandon Wright received 14 minutes of playing time and delivered a respectable performance with 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 block. Chandler Parsons also contributed 8 points and 3 rebounds in 12 minutes. The rotation allowed the coaching staff to experiment with mixing bench players and starters to find the most effective combinations.

“In the 4th quarter, Barea, Beaubois, Marion, Nowitzki, and Mahinmi will take the floor. The opponent will also limit the playing time of Westbrook, Durant, and Harden, but Ibaka and Kendrick Perkins, who have played for about 15 minutes, will be on the court. The paint will be congested, so it’s crucial to pass effectively and create openings rather than forcing contested shots.”

As Carlisle concluded his tactical briefing, the buzzer signaling the start of the 4th quarter echoed throughout the arena. Youngjae, who had delivered the alley-oop pass, called out to a player who was about to enter the game after exchanging words with the players who had performed well alongside him.

“Hey.”

“Ah, uh.”

Beaubois, displaying a renewed sense of purpose, was poised to step onto the court with the determined expression of a warrior. Youngjae glanced at Beaubois and simply patted him on the back without uttering a word.

“Ugh!”

Beaubois’s back tingled from the forceful slap, and Youngjae smiled, saying, “You look good these days.”

Beaubois’s dedication to training with his teammates before training camp, his active participation in practice sessions, and his relentless pursuit of improvement were evident. His shooting touch was gradually returning, and his elastic jumping ability was resurfacing, as if he were being rewarded for his efforts. He was gradually resembling the Beaubois that Youngjae had first encountered in the Summer League the previous year.

“I’m far from looking good. I played for 14 minutes today, but now I have 4 points and zero assists.”

Beaubois muttered, then stepped onto the court with a confident smile.

“Keep a close eye on me. I’ll show you that your seat is precarious.”

[There is only 1 minute left in the 4th quarter! The Dallas Mavericks are struggling, and Dirk Nowitzki and Shawn Marion are not in very good condition!]

Teong-

Nowitzki stumbled backward with a groan, and the one-legged fadeaway [a signature shot where the player fades away while shooting, making it difficult for defenders to block] that had demoralized opponents the previous year was clanging off the rim repeatedly.

[Ah! Failed again! Dirk Nowitzki is only scoring 6 points, including 2 free throws, with a field goal percentage of 2/9 in 19 minutes today!]

[Dirk Nowitzki doesn’t have a very strong presence in the defensive part, so he has to lead the team in attack, but it is visible that his body has not yet been built! His feet keep dragging!]

Not only Nowitzki, but also Marion, who had displayed a strong performance with a field goal percentage of 4/6 until the 2nd quarter, was now struggling, shooting 1/5 during the 3rd and 4th quarters. It was a disastrous situation stemming from the fact that the stamina of the veteran players, who were expected to carry the team, had not yet fully recovered.

[Of course, many teams with a lot of veteran players face brutal results at the beginning of the season, but in order to achieve good results in this season, which is shortened and has a short pre-season period, it is necessary to improve your body as soon as possible!]

Ibaka secured the rebound and quickly passed it to Westbrook. Beaubois gritted his teeth and shadowed the shooting guard, DeQuan Cook, rather than Westbrook. Westbrook could have driven to the basket, but fortunately, Barea was closely guarding Westbrook, anticipating that he would pass to DeQuan Cook, who was further up the court.

Tung!

[Ah! DeQuan Cook! He doesn’t cleanly receive such an easy bounce pass! Rodrigo Beaubois while fumbling once! He caught up from behind with lightning speed! DeQuan Cook goes straight up for a layup!!]

“Uaaaaaaa!!!!”

Beaubois planted his right foot and leaped with everything he had. Finally, Rodrigo Beaubois, who had positioned himself directly behind DeQuan Cook after briefly losing his footing, screamed and snatched the ball from DeQuan Cook’s hand like a hook.

Paang!!!!

Uwaaaaaaaa!!!!

[OH MY GOD!!]

[Rodrigo Beaubois! He looks like he’s back to before his injury! Speed and jumping power reminiscent of a storm!! That’s Beaubois! It’s an amazing block!! The Dallas Mavericks haven’t given up on the game yet! The score is 87 to 83! It’s still a 4-point difference!]

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@Dallas has the conditions to become Lobs City [a team known for alley-oop plays]. Chandler and Wright, who can eat it like a rice cake even if you just upload it.

Kidd, Youngjae, Terry To Chandler, Wright, Marion, Parsons.

@Alley-oop passes are a bit easier in the pre-season. There is little hustle and no unreasonable defense.

goimosp/// Haha, thank you for the first comment~

Ultra10/// Hmm, there was room for misunderstanding in the comments of the previous episode. It is not that Wright and Parsons alone are comparable to Griffin and Jordan. In addition to the existing alley-oop machines Chandler and Marion, who often add alley-oops, and Heywood, another alley-oop machine Wright and alley-oop potential player Parsons have joined, so the team’s alley-oops will be more than the Clippers. In fact, Dallas was ranked 1st in the league in alley-oops in the 14-15 season until they sent Wright in the Rondo trade. The difference from 2nd place was also significant. I remember that the alley-oop combination of Chandler and Wright exceeded the combination of Griffin and DeJordan.

Parsons has pretty good athletic ability for a white forward. Well, he’s a player who competes with versatility rather than athletic ability. In his debut days, he was the one who received alley-oops, but from his 3rd year, his dribbling and passing improved, so he changed to the one who gave alley-oop passes.

Wright is the best player with elasticity compared to the same height. I think Wright’s athletic ability is not inferior to DeJordan’s. His field goal percentage was 62%, 60%, 68%, and 75% in Dallas for 4 years.

Naye, Kelde/// Youngjae Fire~~

Frog Power/// Emily is watching ㅋ

Eunseolya, Disappearing Soul, Financia, Lee Dong-seok, Omarion, White Knight/// Thank you for your comments!! Have a happy Chuseok holiday~

anguqwhdk/// How about this time ㅎㅎ

Angel’s Affair/// Thank you for the coupon~~^^ I will work hard!!

Milk Boy/// If Kim Tae-sul doesn’t come back to life, Yang Dong-geun’s overuse will continue. And Youngjae’s playing time should be increased ㅋㅋ. It is common for superstars in their 20s to play more than 35 minutes. Last year, there were even people who criticized Curry for having short playing time and good efficiency.

h0h/// He is a player with good BQ [basketball quotient or basketball IQ] and is versatile, so he is a style that Coach Carlisle likes and gets along well with Youngjae.

Yabes/// I have seen people who underestimate it. For example, the players on the Warriors are so good that Curry’s influence is small. Looking at Curry’s playing time and records, it is shabby as an MVP. The main reason for underestimating Curry is that the Warriors’ championship was not easily won even though Cleveland’s salary was 2nd, 3rd, and 4th due to injuries, and if Irving and Love were normal, Cleveland would have won. In particular, LeBron received several votes in the Finals MVP, and Curry received 0 votes, which seems to be the reason for this.

Personally, I think it’s just the thoughts of LeBron’s fans or people who don’t like Curry’s style. The saying that injuries are also a skill has been used as a formula for a long time. And the saying that there is no end to assuming IF has also been around for a long time. Curry’s MVP and the Warriors’ championship are undeniable facts. There are so many LeBron fans in Korea, and there seem to be quite a few people who underestimate Curry because they don’t like attacking point guards like Curry.