Chapter 37: Directly Taking on the Star Player.
After the shooting practice, the team moved on to running tactical drills, with a focus on defensive tactics.
Han Sen stood out in this session as well, with his exceptional lateral movement allowing him to stay in position defensively.
Once the tactical drills were completed, it was time for the final part of daily practice: full-court scrimmage.
The Cavaliers players were split into two teams, black and white:
White Team: Delonte West, Daniel Gibson, Anthony Parker, LeBron James, Anderson Varejao (Jawad Williams, Coby Karl)
Black Team: Mo Williams, Han Sen, Jamario Moon, Leon Powe, Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cunningham, Darnell Jackson)
The scrimmage would last for one 12-minute quarter, with assistant coach Lloyd Pierce acting as the referee.
Ilgauskas tipped the ball back to the black team, officially starting the game.
On the first offensive possession, Han Sen saw Varejao pulled out to the free-throw line by Ilgauskas and quickly cut in from the baseline.
It was a good opportunity, but Mo Williams had no intention of passing, opting instead to drive straight to the basket. After being contested by Varejao, Williams pulled up for a floater but was chased down and blocked by LeBron James.
Han Sen looked at Williams, somewhat speechless.