In fact, in last season's Pacers strategy, there was already an element of "small ball" play.
But at that time, young O'Neal hadn't lost weight yet, and with Reggie Miller aging, they simply couldn't maintain that lineup for long.
Now it's different. With the addition of Dior and the return of Artest, along with young O'Neal and Su Wan, the Pacers have even more potential to play "defense counterattack." As for when this will be realized, it depends on how well the team can mesh together.
Su Wan couldn't predict that.
He could only guide Rick Carlisle to study and develop as much as possible from the sidelines. After all, he was only a player, not the head coach, and he didn't have as extensive a tactical reserve as Rick Carlisle.
The key was for young O'Neal to cooperate.
So far, the progress has been very smooth.
As for the remaining hidden dangers:
The conflict between young O'Neal and Artest...
