Chapter 108: Chaos is a Ladder.
The Grizzlies' first day of training didn't involve full-court scrimmages. Han Sen primarily showcased his three-point shooting and defense.
Defense needed no further emphasis, as it was exactly what the Grizzlies were looking for. Even without displaying it, the coaching staff would have prioritized evaluating Han Sen's defense, considering he was the only player on the team's perimeter who had made the All-Defensive Team.
As for the three-point shooting, that was Han Sen's crafty move.
The Grizzlies' offense was built around the interior, so what did they need most?
Space.
Low-post isolation was the most susceptible to collapsing defenses. And to create space, three-point shooters were essential.
However, Han Sen noticed that none of the Grizzlies' three-point shooters were reliable.
At this time, neither Rudy Gay nor Mike Conley's three-point shooting was more than "usable" and couldn't support the team's tactics.
So, although it was just the first day of training, Han Sen had already surpassed Gay and Conley to become the primary passer when Randolph posted up inside.
Compared to Gay and Conley, who needed to cut to the basket after passing the ball to draw defenders, potentially causing Randolph to get double-teamed, Han Sen's ability to pass and then immediately space the floor was much more efficient.
However, feeding the ball inside wasn't an easy task. It had been a problematic area for teams like Yao Ming's.