I'm not really a role player

Chapter 21 Brainwashing Master
On the second day back in Austin, Li Ke finished watching the UCLA game by appointment, but Russell Westbrook missed the appointment.

After the whole game, Ben Howard didn't give Westbrook even a second of playing time.

Westbrook seemed to be forgotten, and could only sit on the bench, quietly watching Darren Collison and Aaron Afflalo, and even Josh Shipp and Michael Lowe played one after another.

After a game, Li Ke suddenly realized that he didn't know how to return this call to Russell.

After thinking about it, he still dialed the phone.

"Hey Russell, I watched last night's game..."

"But I didn't play."

"I know you didn't play, but UCLA lost, they lost to Ohio State, you know why?"

"Oh no, Sheldon, I know what you're trying to say."

"That's right, you were the reason UCLA lost. Because you didn't play, UCLA lost, and Ben Howard is responsible for it."

"This is bullshit, Sheldon."

"No, not at all." Li Ke feels that he is now a pyramid scheme, constantly brainwashing Westbrook.

"Didn't you watch my game? Everyone said that I was the key to that game, because I defended Tyler Hansbrough to death, and I also stood up and scored when the Longhorns were in a crisis. And you, in high school, you were the better one. In the AAU game, you played better. The good is not a little bit, but a lot, so I also believe that if Ben Howard is willing to give you a chance, you can change the direction of the game..."

"thanks……"

Westbrook on the other side of the phone thanked him in a low voice, and this time it was Li Ke's turn to be impatient: "Russell, do you need to say thank you?"

"Of course not, Sheldon, you are right. I have confidence in myself. Coach Howard will also realize my strength. I will soon get the playing time I want."

After hanging up the phone, Li Ke let out a heavy breath.

For the game between UCLA and Ohio State University, Xiao Du is also very concerned, but it is a pity that Greg Oden did not play.

Mike Conley, Ron Lewis and Dae Quinn Cook smashed UCLA to pieces and gave UCLA head coach Ben Howard a blow.

UCLA lost the game, but Oden did not play due to injuries, and Xiao Du's interest in this game also plummeted.

At night, Xiao Du knocked on the door of Li Ke's apartment.

Li Ke who opened the door glanced behind Xiao Du, a little puzzled: "Where's your sister?"

"Sister? No."

"What are you doing without a girl?"

"There's a game between Kansas and the Florida Gators tonight, so I'll borrow a TV."

Suddenly, Li Ke nodded and stepped aside to open the door.

Then I turned on the TV on my own and tuned to CBS Sports.

Sure enough, CBS is airing the Kansas-Florida preseason game.

The Jayhawks of the University of Kansas and the University of Texas are in the same Big 49 league. The difference is that Kansas has always been the overlord of the Big 21 league. It has won 2 division regular season championships, [-] championship championships, and [-] NCAA championships. Its history is much more brilliant than that of the University of Texas.

Even now, the Jayhawks have players like Brandon Rush, Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright, Daryl Arthur, Darnell Jackson and others who later entered the NBA.

Although not as outstanding as Durant, it is better than the overall strength.

On the other side, the University of Florida Gators have an even bigger background.

They were the NCAA champions last season, also known as the defending champions.

Many defending champions of the NCAA will inevitably have a different lineup next season, but the Gators are different. As the core, Joakim Noah, Al Horford, Tauring Green, and Corey Brewer will all stay on the team. In this year's freshman recruitment, they snatched Maris Speights, who is ranked 60th in the United States, and their strength has gone even further.

Therefore, the preseason game being broadcast live by CBS can be regarded as a duel between the top NCAA teams.

Although it is a preseason game, the two teams are also the main players.

After playing for a long time, the University of Florida took the lead without any surprise.

"The Alligator's inside line is too strong. I'm afraid even if we are replaced, it will be difficult to gain an advantage when facing them..."

Li Ke shook his head and commented on the game.

Although Kansas is very strong overall, it is still difficult for them to parry the two insiders Noah and Horford.

Xiao Du on the side has been silent, and Li Ke immediately thought of the game between UCLA and Ohio State that started this morning.

"Did you watch the UCLA game today?"

"Look, Mike Conley is very strong. He broke UCLA's back line by himself. Everyone is saying that Greg Oden may be stronger. This year's Ohio State University will be one of the strong contenders for the championship."

Li Ke secretly smiled, and found the reason for Xiao Du's depression.

Xiao Du, who scored 37 points in the game, was praised wildly, but Oden was even more outrageous. He was considered the stronger one without playing.

"Greg Oden will be stronger? Not necessarily."

"Why not? Mike Conley was suppressed by his teammate Greg Oden in high school. In the NCAA, Mike Conley has played like that. Greg Oden will only be stronger."

"Then let me give you an example, you know me and my high school teammate Russell?"

Xiao Du shook his head, and Li Ke was embarrassed.

"Well, Russell Westbrook, ranked 151st in the United States, a three-star high school student, and I, there is no ranking in the United States, no star rating."

Xiao Du nodded again, he knew the gap between Li Ke and Westbrook.

"As a result, it was also the first game in the NCAA. I scored 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals. Russell didn't even get playing time."

Li Ke spread his hands: "If your theory is really correct, then as a stronger Russell, shouldn't he show a better performance?"

Little Du was thoughtful, but Li Ke let out a long sigh of relief.

This day is really tiring!

"Don't think so much, Kevin, just play yourself well. Greg Oden's performance has nothing to do with you. You have your path, and he has his choice, but your goals are the same, both in the NBA. Who is the more successful one? It's too early to say now!"

After thinking deeply, Xiao Du nodded: "You are right, Sheldon, thank you."

thanks?

Li Ke was about to be impatient, but remembered that his relationship with Xiao Du was not that deep yet, so he deserved this thank you.

It's just that after this call, he seemed to want to say sorry to Russell.

(End of this chapter)