De'Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs

De'Aaron Fox 與聖安東尼奧馬刺


Introduction

De'Aaron Fox now plays for the San Antonio Spurs. He does not shoot the ball as much as before.

De'Aaron Fox 現在效力於聖安東尼奧馬刺。他不再像以前那樣頻繁投籃。

Main Body

Fox shoots the ball less now. He shoots as much as he did in his first year. He is happy about this. He wants the team to win.

Fox 現在減少了投籃。他的投籃次數與他第一年時差不多。他對此感到很高興。他希望球隊能獲勝。

The team played well and had a big lead. They followed the team plan. Then, the other team played better defense. It was hard to score near the basket.

球隊表現出色,取得了大幅領先。他們執行了球隊計劃。隨後,對方的防守變得更好。在籃框附近很難得分。

Fox says the team plan is important. The team must follow the plan even if they miss some shots.

Fox 表示球隊計劃至關重要。即便投丟了一些球,球隊也必須執行計劃。

Conclusion

Fox is changing his game. He helps his teammates more than he scores points.

Fox 正在改變他的比賽風格。比起得分,他現在更多地在幫助隊友。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 Comparing Things

When we want to say something is "more" or "less" than another thing, we change the word.

The Pattern: Less / More

  • Less = a smaller amount
  • More = a bigger amount

Examples from the story:

  • Fox shoots the ball less now. (Before: 10 shots → Now: 5 shots)
  • He helps teammates more than he scores. (Helping: High → Scoring: Low)

Quick Guide:

  • Small change \rightarrow Less
  • Big change \rightarrow More

Simple Rule: Use these words to show how a person's habits change over time.

Vocabulary Learning

lead (n.)
When one team has more points than the other team.
Example:The team had a big lead in the second half of the game.
defense (n.)
The part of the game where you stop the other team from scoring.
Example:The team played better defense to stop the other player.
score (v.)
To get a point in a game.
Example:It was hard to score near the basket.
important (adj.)
Something that has a lot of value or meaning.
Example:Following the team plan is very important to win.
teammates (n.)
The other people who play on the same team as you.
Example:Fox helps his teammates during the game.
Practice A2 words in a crossword