Pick Westbrook

Chapter 127 Iron Forest
7 month 20 day.

Summer league is over.

在泰伦卢和马绍尔的率领下，雄鹿队取得了4胜2负的战绩，其中史蒂芬库里成了两人最大的惊喜，单场45分3篮板4助攻的今年夏季联赛最高分，6场比赛平均数据为32分4篮板5助攻，并且场均命中5记三分。

However, the two also clearly stated in the report to Li Lai that Curry's defense is a big problem. Like Dragic, he is a typical representative of strong offense and weak defense. The two also unanimously suggested Let Curry play as a substitute in the new season.

Li Lai couldn't help but smile.

Curry and Dragic are very different. Although both can shoot, Curry is a shooter at the same level as Ray Allen and Reggie Miller. To be precise, he is a better shooter than the two.

Therefore, in the new season, Li Lai will definitely put Curry in the starting lineup, and also make some adjustments in tactics.

"It was Danny Green's summer league report that surprised me."

Both Tyronn Lue and Marshall suggested that Li Lai send Danny Green to the Development League to play games, because this guy can't play in the NBA at all, no matter it is personal ability or tactical ability, even the defense is full of loopholes. They really want to I don't understand why Li Lai would choose such a player, and he still won the opponent with a very high pick in the second round.

At least in this year's second-round pick, there are players with distinctive characteristics such as Patrick Beverley and Patrick Mills. It is better to win them than Danny Green, who is not good at anything.

Li Lai sighed.

Danny Green’s ability was indeed limited at the beginning of his career, otherwise he wouldn’t have been abandoned by the Cavaliers in his previous life after playing less than [-] games, and was finally claimed by the Spurs after playing two games and then transferred to the Development League Reynolds Bighorns, he was not used by Popovich until his third season, and he rose to prominence with the Spurs.

But in the latter part of his career, Danny Green was one of the top 3D players in the league. His average three-point shooting percentage in his career reached 40%. In the peak season of 18-19, it even reached a terrifying 46%. And he has a 198cm The height, the main defense of the shooting guard, but also the ability to switch to the opponent's core point guard or small forward when the team needs it, this ability is the most rare.

In short, Danny Green will not be an All-Star player, but it is a very needed puzzle for a strong team, and his role will not be weaker than that of an All-Star player.

What Li Lai needs to do most now is to accelerate Danny Green's growth and help him get through the weak period of the first two years of his career ahead of schedule.

And Danny Green grew up faster with Li Lai, who had gold medal training, than when he was delegated to the Development League.

On August 8, the Tianjin Asian Championships ended.

The Chinese men's basketball team defeated the Iranian team 80:70 in the final.

Yi Jianlian played efficiently in this game and became the absolute leader of the Chinese men's basketball team. With a triple-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, he led the Chinese team to take down Iran's opponent with difficulty.

This also allowed the Chinese men's basketball team to obtain through-train tickets for the 2012 London Olympics.

9 month 1 day.

Li Lai deliberately came to the training hall prepared by the Bucks for Reggie Miller and others. He wanted to see how the players were training this summer.

Especially Westbrook, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles devoted himself to training after the Eastern Conference semifinals last season.

But when Li Lai came to the training hall, he was very surprised by the scene.

Originally he thought that only Westbrook, George Hill, Curry and Danny Green were improving themselves in the training hall, but he did not expect Dragic, Artest, Yi Jianlian, Ander Lie Ingram and Villanueva.

After Artest finished his vacation, he heard that Reggie Miller had been training hard with his teammates all summer. At the invitation of Reggie Miller, he immediately devoted himself to the training of the new season.

At the same time, Artest, who is the leader of the team, also quickly contacted other members of the team. Under the temptation of his iron fist and all-inclusive food, drink and fun, the rest of the players also responded quickly.

Hammond said on the side: "Artest signed a big contract this year, and he is very charismatic because of his wealth.

Of course, in addition to this reason, his sandbag-sized fist is also the reason why many players have to come. "

Li Lai nodded in satisfaction, and Artest perfectly completed what a team leader should do.

Seeing Li Lai coming, Westbrook ran over first.

"coach!"

Li took a look at the tendons on Westbrook's body, and said in surprise, "Have you gained weight?"

Westbrook nodded and said: "Reggie said that my outside shooting was not stable enough last season, so let me improve my upper body strength."

"Because my breakthrough was not very good last season, so like Wade did at the beginning of his career, I deliberately increased my weight, so that I can also take advantage of the breakthrough confrontation."

If Li Lai remembers well, the original Westbrook was able to greatly increase his statistics in the third year. The most important reason is that his body has become stronger. It also almost took advantage of it, and this is how the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were staged.

And now, Westbrook has exercised his body in advance, and he can also display greater strength in the new season.

Li Lai checked Westbrook's ability with the list of gods, but he was shocked.

90 ability points!
If Li Lai remembers correctly, Westbrook was only 85 in the playoffs last season, and he has improved to such a level in just one off-season. It seems that he has indeed trained very hard during this period , and the Bucks finally ushered in a player with a 90 ability value.

In addition, Yi Jianlian's ability value is 85, Villanueva's ability value is 82, Artest's ability value is 87, Dragic's ability value is 80, George Hill's ability value is 80, Andre Ingra Tom's ability value is 72, Curry's ability value is 79, and Danny Green is 62.

In short, the Bucks' player abilities have grown significantly.

"Ah Lian, is it okay for you to train just after finishing the Asian Championships?"

Li Lai found out that Yi Jianlian, who was training with Reggie Miller, asked with concern. At the same time, he also carefully found that Yi Jianlian's arms and body had grown a lot bigger.

Li Lai looked at Reggie Miller questioningly, and the latter shook his head and said, "When Yi Jianlian arrived at the training hall, his weight has already increased, and he has gained a full 10kg!"

Yi Jianlian smiled and said: "We talked about it during Russell's trip to China, and we will gain weight together this season."

"He wants to improve his confrontation ability in breakthroughs, and I want to become the patron saint of the Bucks inside."

"Coach, from now on, I will be the Bucks' insider!"

Yi Jianlian still remembers the scene of the playoffs last season, when he was trained by Noah, Big Z, and Varejao respectively. If it wasn't because his body was too thin to fight against them, how could the Bucks The restricted area was so overwhelmed by them?
Therefore, Yi Jianlian worked hard during the off-season. Even when he was training with the national team, he deliberately increased his weight and confrontation ability, in order to let the Bucks have better inside defense in the new season.

Li Lai reminded: "Your greatest strengths are breakthroughs, passing and outside three-pointers. It is okay to gain weight, but don't lose these skill packages, and your sensitivity is also a very needed part of the Bucks' offense."

After all, he gained a full 10kg in an instant, and Li Lai was still a little worried about Yi Jianlian's radical weight gain.

Back then, Yao Ming gained 11.5kg in the next summer at the behest of the Rockets management, which laid a great hidden danger for his frequent injuries in the future.

Reggie Miller stood on Yi Jianlian's side this time and said: "Even though he has gained weight, Yi Jianlian's body shape is still very good. We did shooting training just now, and his touch is still not affected by the weight gain." What an impact it will be."

"And Yi Jianlian is not a body that is prone to obesity. Almost all of his weight has been increased in upper body strength and lower body strength, which will be very helpful for him to play the center forward position."

Li Lai was very relieved of Reggie Miller's vision. Since he said that the impact was not significant, the problem should not be serious.

At this time, Li Lai also discovered the cute Curry who was competing with Dragic for three points.

"The two shot one after the other. A total of 200 three-point shots were made. Whoever made more shots won the game."

Hammond explained.

Li Lai looked at the field curiously, and the game was coming to an end at this time.

With Curry's last three-pointer, he spit out his braces directly on the court, bent over and pointed his butt at Dragic, and then began to shake his shoulders arrogantly.

"Dude, as I said before, I have never lost in the three-point field. Unless the peak Reggie Miller comes, no one will be my opponent."

George Hill, who was the referee on the side, raised his hand expressionlessly and said, "192:175, Curry won."

Dragic looked at the ass in front of him and wanted to slap him. He lost out to a rookie in terms of his specialty, which was a shame.

"The key is that this brat is so cheap, shaking his shoulders."

At this time, other members of the Bucks gathered and showed off their training results.

Dragic clamored for Artest to fulfill his promise, and he had to go out to relax tonight no matter what.

Artest really wanted to give this little Teddy a kick. Originally, he promised all the food, drink and fun. How could Dragic spend so much money when he went out to play.

Westbrook suggested: "I suggest tying him up!"

The others laughed loudly, and Dragic quickly covered it.

In such a relaxed atmosphere, Li Lai also directly announced, "On September 9, the team will officially start joint training!"

After watching all the players' training, Li Lai also paid special attention to Danny Green who was training alone in the corner.

He shot alone, picked up the ball alone, and then continued to shoot. After seeing Li Lai approaching, he was obviously panicked.

Li Lai said: "Danny, why do you train alone, isn't it good to stay with your teammates?"

Danny Green picked up the missed ball, then hugged him tightly, walked towards Li Lai and said, "Yes, coach, I really want to stay with my teammates, but Coach Tyronn Lue and Coach Marshall both suggested that I Going to the D-League to get some experience, so I'm worried that I'm going to lose these teammates soon."

Li Lai patted the other party's shoulder to relieve the other party's tension and said, "Coach Tyronn Lue and Coach Marshall are right, they are also for your own good."

"Because the NBA and the NCAA are very different, I know you led North Carolina to the NCAA championship trophy, which is not easy."

"But the NBA is a hundred times crueler than the NCAA. If you play directly in the game now, it is easy to be blown away by the opponent, and all your self-confidence may be wiped out in one battle."

Danny Green also understands this truth. He seems to have anticipated this ending and said seriously: "Coach, don't worry, I will work hard in the Development League, but please don't abandon me. I will definitely be able to serve the team one day." make a contribution."

Li Lai looked at him suspiciously, "Development Alliance? What the hell? When did I say you were going to the Development Alliance?"

Danny Green looked at Li Lai in shock, and he had guessed something.

Li Lai said seriously: "Danny, I only ask you once, what would you do if you were blown away by your opponent on the court?"

Danny Green also said seriously: "I will double my training and give him a fatal blow one day. Don't worry, coach, my self-confidence will never be shattered."

Li Lai couldn't help laughing. He was indeed Tielin who dared to continue shooting no matter how many shots he missed in the playoffs. He never lacked self-confidence.

"Okay, then I officially inform you that you will not be sent to the Development League throughout the season, and you will not be abandoned, but the premise is... 500 three-point shooting training, 1 hour of physical training, and 1 hour of defensive training.

Remember, these are extra sessions on top of the normal 8 hours per day, go hang out with your teammates now if you can! "

(End of this chapter)