I'm not really a role player

Chapter 33 Larry Cooper's Notes

Frank Owen Center, Li Ke appeared on the court early.

There were one or two voices calling his name, all of which were automatically filtered out by the attentive Li Ke.

The game was about to start, and he didn't want to distract himself.

After receiving the basketball, he first shot a very outrageous three-no-stick shot. Li Ke shook his head, wanted to pass the basketball again, flew into the penalty area, jumped up, and dunked one hard.

From the end of the game against Georgetown University, Li Ke, who was struggling to dunk, suddenly became able to dunk.

At first, people will be surprised by this.

After the last few preseason games, Li Ke, who can fly and dunk well, was accepted by the public. Even the opponents began to add one item to the targeted arrangement before the game: to guard against Sheldon Lee's air-cut dunks.

A heavy dunk during the warm-up not only allowed Li Ke to hear sporadic cheers and screams, but also made him confirm that he was in good physical condition for this game and was not affected by the lack of sleep time.

Soon, the Frank Owen Center booed loudly. Judging by the posture, it meant to overthrow the entire arena.

Li Ke was a little surprised.

Although he knew that this was Texas A&M University's appearance, he did not expect that the fans of Texas A&M University would have such a huge reaction. He had never heard this level of boos in more than ten preseason games.

"Are we sworn enemies with Agricultural Machinery University?"

Li Ke turned his head and asked the captain beside him, AJ Abrams.

Abrams did not answer Li Ke's question, but instead asked, "Are you asking why they booed so enthusiastically?"

Li Ke nodded, he almost meant that.

"The regular season is on, and every regular-season game after that, you're going to hear such wild boos from the Frank Irving Center, no matter who the opponent is."

Li Ke still nodded, but half understood.

Soon, the referee blew his whistle.

Antanas, a 2-meter-tall center from the University of Agricultural Machinery, jumped up in the face of Connor Aqili, who was only 11 meters tall, and passed the ball to Asilao.

This is how the game started...

Asilao held the ball steadily, without rushing to advance, nor did he have any intention of calling tactics.

When he found out that his opponent on the offensive end was not either Abrams or Augustin, but the starting forward Sheldon Lee of the University of Detroit, his brain began to work very fast.

He first thought of the technical characteristics of Li Ke mentioned by coach Gillispie before the game. At that time, this information was prepared for the team's main forward Josh Carter.

In addition, Asilao also thought that after the German University's defense change, no matter who defends Josh Carter, it will have an even greater height disadvantage.

So, holding the ball smoothly, he called a pick-and-roll, and from the corner of his eye, he aimed to the left, where Josh Carter was.

Facing Asilao, Li Ke's defensive position is moderately controlled. He doesn't have to stick too tightly or pull too far, which is enough to make Asilao feel uncomfortable.

The next pick-and-roll was also expected by Li Ke. If he only relied on his own speed and explosiveness, it would be difficult for Asilau to break through Li Ke's defense. If he couldn't break through Li Ke's defense, as the initiator of the offense of the Agricultural Machinery University, the offense of the Agricultural Machinery University would become a stagnant pool.

"Pick and roll...Longhorns defense didn't switch, Sheldon Lee was back on the line...Asilao didn't get the chance he wanted, split the ball..."

It was Josh Carter who received the ball, and Abrams, who was a head shorter, defended him.

Josh Carter made a pull-up jumper that slammed and missed.

Xiao Du took off the rebound and launched a counterattack.

He shouted: "Go go go!"

Immediately afterwards, all the Longhorns ran towards the frontcourt.

Last season, Deda's style of play was to rely on the inside to attack.

In the new season, after a preseason trial, Deda University, which has transformed into an outside team, is always able to launch waves of quick counterattacks under the leadership of Xiao Du, which is extremely sharp.

Naturally, the University of Agricultural Machinery also defended against this move. They retreated quickly, but in the end, they were at a disadvantage in terms of core speed.

Li Ke's speed quickly increased to the fastest. He rushed to the shooting guard Dominic Kirk who had been watching him closely. Just about to hit a Raptors, he immediately thought that his current position was the Frank Irving center, not the "baking pan" anymore.

Then he turned sideways and squeezed Kirk away with great force.

Josh Carter, who was at the end, saw that Li Ke was becoming more and more unstoppable, so he could only rush towards Li Ke.

Li Ke stretched out his right arm, blocked Josh Carter, and just faced the basket like this.

"KD's pass, Sheldon Lee... a big dunk!"

With a bang, Li Ke hung on the basket.

Cheers erupted in the Frank Owen Center, but Li Ke who landed secretly sighed: I just want to be a floor runner, but you insist on forcing me to fly into the sky and escape from the ground.

If it wasn't for Josh Carter who was tightly attached to him behind him, Li Ke would not have chosen to dunk.

He has no layup skills, and under the threat of defense, he can only choose a more secure dunk.

"Two points came in. The University of Texas scored first. I have to say that KD's pass was too accurate."

The focus of the CBS commentary is still on Durant, but in the deep stands, Larry Cooper, a scout for the Charlotte Bobcats, began to write and draw on a clean white paper, whispering in his mouth:

"Now, I can understand that Joe Henson's scouting report will mention this guy's football hobby. Isn't the ball just now a football style? The quarterback made a pass to find the running back who knocked down the two, and the running back scored a touchdown..."

The Agricultural Machinery University, which was quickly crushed by the counterattack of the University of Deutschland, kicked off in the backcourt.

This time, Asilau, who received the ball, quickly advanced to the frontcourt, and then slowed down, as if he was observing the defense of the German University.

When Li Ke got close, he suddenly started, and after a fake move, he made a change of direction, and it seemed that he was about to brush Li Ke into the three-point line.

Li Ke reacted, he realized that the ball was an extremely fast variation, but it was still a step too late after all.

"Asilao's emergency stop shot..."

Swish!
Li Ke's interference was long overdue, but in the end it still failed to prevent the ball from falling into the net frame accurately.

2 to 2, the score was tied.

DJ Augustin received the ball from the backcourt, pushed it to the frontcourt, and then ran back and forth with Abrams to break through and score the ball.

After about ten seconds of tearing, Xiao Du suddenly pulled to the low position, facing the low-intensity defense, catch the ball and jump shot.

Swish!
Deda scored again and continued to exert pressure.

In the round of the University of Agricultural Machinery, Asilau was still holding the ball.

Facing Li Ke's more cautious defense, he didn't have many opportunities, but he didn't pass the ball out. He was stuck with the ball for almost 20 seconds before he was forced to ask for a pick-and-roll.

After blocking, he still couldn't get rid of Li Ke's follow-up defense. He broke through against Li Ke, took two steps and three steps, and then began to stagger, unable to continue.

In the last few seconds, the ball was barely distributed.

Dominic Kirk, who took over the pot, threw a dry pull, and it missed with a bang.

The University of Texas took off the rebound, Xiao Du chased for a three-pointer, but failed to score.

The Agricultural Machinery University, which had grabbed the rebound, was still behind. The counterattack led by Asilau was once again stopped by Li Ke's defense.

"Asilao still failed to break through Sheldon Lee's defense. He could only pass the ball, but the counterattack of the Agricultural Machinery University was also out of gear."

After the break, the University of Agricultural Machinery's offense was very tangled, especially when Asilau was almost locked by Li Ke, they couldn't find an effective way to score.

Other players, like headless chickens, can only look for scoring opportunities through indiscriminate shooting.

On the contrary, the University of Texas has been scoring. Not only Xiao Du's jumper is always able to hit, but Li Ke's frequent cuts quickly made his scoring in this game rise to double digits.

You know, at this time, the game has not yet passed halfway.

Naturally, the University of Texas quickly took a huge lead.

In the stands, Larry Cooper's scouting notes have been filled with one after another:
"As Joe Henson's scouting report states, Sheldon Lee's strengths include:

1. Outstanding physical fitness, fast speed, invincible strength at the same height, and outstanding bounce;
2. The ability to cut and score is outstanding, which can disrupt the opponent's defensive formation;

3. Excellent single defense. The candidate for the best player in the [-]th league last season, Asilao, was firmly locked up. He has the potential to become a top perimeter defender. "

"Disadvantages:
1. The explosive power of the body seems to be insufficient, and the lateral movement speed is very average. If he encounters a higher-level opponent, his footsteps may not be able to keep up;

2. No pass control, no shooting, rough technique;
3. The wingspan is too short. Although the strength is outstanding, it cannot guard against big players. "

"Summary: An outstanding role player, suitable as a puzzle piece for a strong team, serving the team's superstars..."

(End of this chapter)