Li Yueru s trade leads the two teams winning streak, the coach praises: She is stronger than O Neal

1. Li Yueru's magical transfer: both of the Flying Wingstorm counterattacks, Xiaobao became the biggest lucky star

Li ​​Yueru's transfer operation is ingenious! After joining Dallas Flying Wing from Seattle Storm, the teams of both sides suddenly triggered a winning streak mode. Feiying originally had a poor record and only won 1 in 12 games, but after she arrived, she won two consecutive victories; and the old club Storm also followed closely, winning two consecutive victories. It can be said that this is not just a transaction, but more like a "transfer symbol"!

The Rise of Feiyi: A legend that counterattacked

Before Li Yueru joined, Feiyi was almost the deputy squad leader in the league, with a record of 1 win and 11 losses, and fans shook their heads at the team's performance. However, as soon as Li Yueru came on the court, he immediately led the team to defeat the Golden State Valkyrie 80-71, and then narrowly defeated the Connecticut Suns 86-83, winning two consecutive games, instantly jumping from the bottom. The most impressive thing was in the second game, where Li Yueru scored 11 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, with a positive and negative value of up to 12. Especially in the last moment, the American commentator was even more amazed: "Is this really a little treasure who averages 2 points per game?"

The "Happy Breakup" of the Storm

sent Li Yueru away. The Storm originally thought he would be in trouble, but unexpectedly, he ushered in a "rebirth": they defeated Los Angeles Sparks 98-67, and then narrowly defeated Las Vegas Ace 90-83, quickly entering fifth place from the Western Conference Middle. Some fans laughed and said, "This is not a transaction, it is simply a win-win situation! Li Yueru is the hidden 'team power bank'."

Summary: Win-win situation, Li Yueru's "WNBA Koi" road

This transaction made both teams take off at the same time. Li Yueru's performance is indeed a "WNBA Koi", but after thinking about it, the team did not suddenly become stronger, but Li Yueru found a stage that truly suited him.

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2. From Seattle's "water dispenser administrator" to Dallas: Xiaobao's road to rise

The helpless time in Seattle

In the early stages of the storm, Li Yueru's performance was extremely frustrated. In the first nine games of the season, she was able to contribute only 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds per game, and even was directly pressed by the coach on the bench in the last game, and she had no chance to play. American media have spoken out for her: "The inside behemoth of 2.01 meters has become a marginal player. Will the coach of the Storm use people?"

"Savior" treatment in Dallas, however, Flying Wings coach Cochrans is obviously an expert in identifying goods. Li Yueru arranged 15 minutes of playing time for her in her debut, and the second game time increased to 25 minutes. She lived up to expectations and collaborated with No. 1 pick Peppa in the second game to stage a "altitude relay" and also hit a three-pointer in the third quarter, causing home fans to stand up and cheer. After the game, the Feiyi team members tweeted: "We gave her too little respect before, this is the real 'female version of O'Neal'!"

Why did a different team go so wild?

Obviously, the Wings are in desperate need of inside players, and the Storm has enough inside depth. Seattle has Stewart and Loyd, and Li Yueru can't squeeze into the rotation lineup at all; however, Dallas urgently needs a strong inside player like her, which just provides her with a core position. More importantly, Feiyi's tactical system focuses on fast attacks, and Li Yueru's athletic ability and rapid response are maximized. As the coach said: "She is a perfect fast-paced insider."

Summary: The importance of the platform, Li Yueru proves that opportunity and adaptability are the key to success

Li ​​Yueru's rise not only proves that the workplace is like a court - the platform is more important than blind efforts. She showed a truth through her personal experience: it’s not that you can’t do it, but that you haven’t met someone who understands you and the environment that suits you.

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3. The coach called him "more versatile than O'Neal". Is Xiaobao really so powerful?

Dallas wing coach Cochrans's evaluation of Li Yueru is like a toast: "Her defensive execution is amazing. The offensive end is not just a cake, but also a team, and even a three-pointer - this is not an inside line, he is simply an all-round fighter!"

Three "anti-sense" performances

1. Fast attack ability: When facing the Suns, Li Yueru quickly participated in the fast attack from the backcourt many times, and even staged a "one-stop" advancement. American fans exclaimed: "The big man at 2.01 meters is actually faster than the defender?"

2. Three-pointer: Li Yueru hit his first three-pointer in his WNBA career in the second game. The coach revealed: "We found that she had long shots during training, but she had no chance to show it before."

3. Defensive suppression: In the game against Golden State Valkyrie, although Li Yueru did not block the shot, she repeatedly interfered with the opponent's layup, helping the team reduce the opponent's inside shooting percentage by 18%. The data website even labeled her as a "defensive MVP". The gap between

and O'Neal

Of course, it is a bit exaggerated to say that Li Yueru is "ruthless than O'Neal". O'Neal averaged 27 points and 11 rebounds per game at his peak, while Li Yueru currently has only 10 points and 9 rebounds. But in terms of functionality, Li Yueru is indeed more comprehensive - O'Neal is not good at shooting three-pointers, while Li Yueru can; O'Neal's passing ability is relatively average, while Li Yueru can contribute 3 assists per game. American basketball commentator Sharp also mentioned: "She is more like a 'flexible version of O'Neal' and can better adapt to the rhythm of modern basketball."

Summary: Although the coach's praise is a bit exaggerated, Li Yueru's progress cannot be ignored

From "water dispenser administrator" to "all-round core", Li Yueru proved a fact: as long as you give enough opportunities, Chinese players can also shine in the WNBA.

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The fourth and third-win transactions: Feiyi picks up the bargain, storm stops the loss, Xiaobao rebirth

Feiyi: picking up the treasure at a bargain price

Li ​​Yueru's transaction cost is just a second round draft pick and part of the cash. Feiyi's general manager laughed after the game: "This transaction is equivalent to spending a small amount of money to buy a potential stock. Now it seems like a 'robbery'!" What is even more surprising is that after Li Yueru joined, Feiyi's home ticket sales soared by 40%, and peripheral products were sold out, and the commercial value doubled, which was a "heavy profit".

Storm: Stop loss in time and become the winner

When Storm's management encountered many doubts from fans. But the two subsequent wins made all the controversy disappear. After this transaction, Storm successfully straightened the young inside Jackson. The latter's performance was even better than Li Yueru, with efficient data of 30 points and 15 rebounds in two consecutive games. American media commented: "The operation of the Storm is a model of 'severance'. It has driven away the inappropriate players and activated the team."

Li Yueru: From being abandoned to being needed

The most noteworthy thing is Li Yueru herself - during the Storm, she didn't even have the chance to play in the training game; and at Feiyi, she became the team's tactical core. This role change not only improves her data, but more importantly, the transformation of her mentality. Teammate Page said: "Xiaobao is more confident now. Every time she paused, she would take the initiative to tell us tactics, completely like a veteran."

Summary: A good deal not only benefits the team, but the personal rebirth is the best ending.

The greatest success of this deal is not only the rise of the team, but also the personal "rebirth" of Li Yueru. This is a typical win-win situation: Feiyi picked up treasure, storm stopped losses, and Li Yueru found his own position.

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5. From "water dispenser" to "female version of O'Neal": Xiaobao's enlightenment to Chinese players

Li ​​Yueru's counterattack taught three lessons to all Chinese players studying abroad:

1. Choose the right team