Basketball injuries only make me stronger

Chapter 129 The Champion

Lian Feng followed Garrido to meet with the team management.

The team held a simple welcome ceremony for Lianfeng. Under the introduction of Paul, they got to know the main players of the team one by one.

The entire Hornets squad is here.

Needless to say, Paul, as the absolute core and the foundation of the team, is the undoubted starter at position 1.

Paul warmly embraced Lian Feng.

"Your performance at the World Championships was really good! The two of us will create a dynasty of our own!"

"I think so."

Although Paul often said this sentence, but looking at the current team of the Hornets, Lian Feng felt that it was really possible to do it.

Tyson Chandler, the boxing champion at this time, is only 25 years old. His height and running and jumping ability are good. His blocking and rebounding ability have long been ranked among the top five in the league during the Hornets period.

Speaking of the boxing champion, Tyson Chandler is nicknamed the boxing champion, but in fact he is just called "Tyson".At this time, the Hornets really have a "boxing champion".

David West, whom Paul introduced next, can be said to be the champion of the team.He has practiced boxing since he was a child, and his combat effectiveness is good. He plays the No. 4 power forward on the court.

Huaguo fans are familiar with him because he later joined the Warriors and won two championship rings following Curry's dynasty.

Paul said: "West is the smartest guy on our team, it's true! The last time I saw him was reading "Game Theory" that was like Mayan script. And this guy is fascinated by philosophy and social crap."

Lian Feng knew in his heart that David West may have the highest golf quotient on this team except Paul.His physical fitness is not outstanding, but he can maintain a very high rebounding efficiency.Among the three abilities of rebounding, he mainly relies on his rebounding awareness.

Next, Desmond Mason is introduced.

"Desmond was the No. 2 last season, but this season he has been mentioned as the No. 3. Let's get to know each other!"

Lian Feng's heart moved, and he deliberately asked: "Then who will play the 2nd position?"

At this time, coach Scott said: "Actually, our original plan this season was to sign Peja. But you came, and we put this deal on hold."

Lian Feng understood and was very excited at the same time.

Sure enough, it was similar to what I expected. What the Hornets lack this season is the No. 2 position. Compared with Desmond Mason, I am indeed more suitable for this position.

In fact, Desmond Mason was five centimeters shorter than himself.But it is a pity that his three-point shooting percentage is too low, even worse than when Lian Feng did not strengthen his three-point shooting ability.

Paul said: "During training, Desmond didn't hit more than 3% of his three-pointers. In a confrontation on the court, he basically didn't hit much. Haha, so he is more suitable to play the [-]rd position."

However, Desmond Mason also has advantages. His physical fitness is very strong. He once won the slam dunk contest in the 00-01 season.

Desmond Mason had a friendly personality and greeted Lian Feng warmly.

"Man, I love that you dunk Bogut!"

Lian Feng replied: "Really, haha, this shows that you have the same aesthetics as me."

Basically, the starters are just a few of them.

Lian Feng summarized this starting lineup.

Paul at position 1 is the top player in the league. At this time, Nash and Kidd are probably the only ones who can beat him in this position.

The 2nd position is myself, with a strong flank threat and excellent running and jumping ability. After improving the three-point shooting rate in summer, he has already moved towards an all-around scorer.The current weakness is that the low post and post attack ability is almost zero.And the three-pointer can only be said to be usable in the NBA, and it is not yet excellent.

But there is no doubt that he is already the best candidate the Hornets can get at this time.As the tactical end point most of the time, and the singles strength when the team's tactics fail, there is no problem at all.

Lian Feng is very excited, there is no doubt that his right to shoot in this team will be guaranteed!
I once saw some people's views on some forums, saying that Paul and himself have a contradiction in the distribution of ball rights. Those who put forward such views obviously do not understand the difference between "holding the ball" and "shooting".

That's right, as long as Paul is on the court, the ball must be in his hands most of the time on the court.But that doesn't mean he was the last one to make the shot.

Paul is different from Iverson. What he has always done is to organize his teammates on the court to create space or misplaced singles opportunities through a series of running pulls and basketball conduction.But make space for whom?And for whom to create dislocation singles opportunities?The answer is obvious.

It's him, Lian Feng!
Therefore, there is no need to worry about the right to shoot.

The next No. 3 is Desmond Mason, who has an excellent ability to attack the inside, but his attack method is single and easily restricted. David West at No. 4 has a high IQ, can support, and has a mid-range shot. Although his physical fitness is average, there is no problem as a qualified space-based power forward. No. 5 Tyson is a defensive center. He has not grown a beard in this period. The only disadvantage is that his strength is relatively weak, and it will be very difficult for a center with a strong ability to defend low positions.

In addition, there is Bobby Jackson on the bench, who averaged double figures per game and won the honor of the best sixth man during the Kings period. At this time, he was also the sixth man in the team most of the time.

Such a lineup, with all members healthy, is definitely expected to show their skills in the playoffs!

But unfortunately, the depth of the lineup on the bench is not enough, and the abilities of other rotation players are more impressive.

But fortunately, without signing Peja, the saved salary space can still be manipulated. If one or two championship puzzles can be obtained before the transaction is closed, the situation of this season will be wonderful!
At present, the locker room atmosphere of the main players of the Hornets is also good. These players live a relatively healthy life. Philosophy and sociology expert West, painter Mason... This makes Lian Feng more willing to interact with them in depth.

And Paul, one of the core of the team, has a very strong desire to win just like himself, which is very important, which means that even if the two of them have different personalities, they can have a good chemical reaction.

Lian Feng believes that Paul will choose the latter without hesitation, just like himself.

Lian Feng understands that if the team is dual-core and only one person has the desire to win, it will be difficult for this team to achieve anything, such as Happy Basketball Howard and Black Mamba Kobe Bryant.

But if both cores have a strong winning mentality, the achievements of this team are limitless!
After Lian Feng reported on the team, reporters from Heda Media also began to write, and analysis articles about this Hornets team flowed out one after another.

"Surprisingly! The knee injury seems to have not affected this potential rookie at all, and his performance in the World Championships has said it all."

"Three-point shot! Even more athleticism! The chain in the World Championship is constantly responding to doubts. He convinced the Hornets that they made the right choice! And the 76ers should be green with regret-they had a chance to match."

"Scott's coaching ability is obvious to all. Will this Hornets team become a turning point in his coaching career?"

"This is a perfect lineup! Their roles at each position may not be the strongest in the league, but they complement each other and are eager to win! There is no doubt that they are ready for more honors! Let's wait and see."

The media's expectations for this Hornets team are very good.

The same is true for Lian Feng, who can't wait to participate in the team's training.

However, the matter of training has to be pushed back.

Lian Feng's schedule for the second day is to follow the team to participate in a local feedback fan activity.

After all, they only moved to Oklahoma City temporarily, and the team needs to use such activities to shorten the distance between fans and the team, so as to obtain higher attendance.

On the way back to the hotel.

Lian Feng asked Garrido: "What do I need to do then? I mean, do I need to prepare a few posses? And autographs? They will ask to take a photo with me, right?"

Gary laughed loudly, the fat on his face quivering: "I think it's necessary! This time there will be a fan meeting, and then there will probably be a few dunks. By the way, there are also several local street basketball teams organizing the competition... Well, I heard that several well-known local streetball boys are full of expectations to challenge a professional player like you."

Lian Feng said "Oh" and said, "Let's forget it."

Garrido said: "Why not? I think they still don't have the strength to beat professional players..."

Lian Feng said nonchalantly: "Professional players beat their street players, that's crushing. I don't want to cast a shadow on their basketball career. Believe me, if we play against us, he will definitely say: Fuck your basketball dreams, haha!"

Garrido couldn't help laughing too.

Lian Feng is really confident.

I like confident players!

But what he didn't expect was that the conversation between Lian Feng and Garrido was so unscrupulous that it was overheard by passers-by.

Then, Lian Feng's evaluation of streetball players that night completely exploded the streetball world in Oklahoma City.

"Tomorrow's event, we must let Lian Feng suffer!"

Lian Feng didn't know about it...

(End of this chapter)