Basketball injuries only make me stronger

Chapter 180 Little Gasol
The Hornets made the playoffs last season, so they can't be one of the 14 teams in the lottery.

But Lian Feng didn't care.

This year's rookies, except for Durant and Horford, actually many "treasure" players come from lower positions in the draft.

For example, Nick Young with the 16th pick, Wilson Chandler with the 22nd pick, and Thaddeus Young with the 12th pick.They may not reach the level of stars, but they are still good as sixth men or functional role players.

If the Hornets are lucky this year, it is not impossible to sign one of them.

However, none of them were Lian Feng's real concern.

If you want to say who is the most cost-effective player this year, it is not Nick Young, nor Welsh Chandler... but, Marc Gasol, the younger brother of Gasol!

Gasol Jr. was selected with the 48th overall pick.

However, among the 07 rookies rearranged by ESPN, Xiaojia is the second pick after Durant!
With the 48th pick in the second round, he played at the level of the No. [-] pick. It can be said that he is the king of cost performance this season.

And one of the more important reasons why Lian Feng pays attention to Xiaojia is... Gasol is a center that is more suitable for the Princeton system than Tyson Chandler!
As a typical European center, Gasol's range can reach the three-point line, which allows him to tear the opponent's defense as much as possible when supporting the Princeton system.

If only this point is not worthy of Lian Feng's attention.

All the stars who have played with Gasol have commented on him: "He is a center who can pass the ball!"

It can be said that in the next 15 years, Nikola Jokic will be the only one to support the center at a high level, followed by Marc Gasol and Al Horford.

However, Xiaojia's defense is much stronger than that of Teacher Yue.The pinnacle Gasol can get the best defense.

Gasol's defense has no secrets at all: one hand is held high to interfere with shooting, the other hand is harassing the ball or dribbling;

It can be said that when Yao Ming and O'Neal retire completely, the best low-post defensive player in the league will be Marc Gasol.

Of course, Gasol Jr. is not without weaknesses. When encountering speed players, it is difficult for him to defend.

However, in the Hornets with Tyson Chandler, the two just complement each other.

Lian Feng has already imagined that if he can find a way to get Marc Gasol into the team, the team lineup can be matched according to the situation.

Whether it is Tyson Chandler or Gasol Jr. can be competent in the starting lineup.

When encountering a team with a strong low position, such as the Spurs and Rockets, Gasol Jr. will be used.Gasol Jr. can well limit those low-post strong attackers in the low post, and at the same time he can refer to the high post as a support, playing the offensive routine of the Princeton system.

If you encounter a fast lineup, then go to Tyson Chandler. His movement, height, and defensive range can contain many forward-centric teams, and it will also be miraculous in defending the upcoming Warcraft.However, Tyson Chandler's offense is relatively hip, and he is a pure blue-collar. At that time, David West will bring it up as the axis.

In that way, both the starting lineup and the substitute lineup can maintain a strong combat power!

The lineup has depth.

Of course, it is best to have another powerful shooter.

At present, the Hornets still have 1000 million salary space. If they sign Gasol this season, they will find a way to recruit a shooter. Whether it is a bench or a starter next season, they can make reasonable adjustments to deal with any team with different styles!

At this time, the team is trying out, and many players with dreams will come to the Hornets to seek opportunities.

When Lian Feng came to the team, many of the team's main players were there, even Tyson Chandler, Bobby Jackson, and Desmond Mason.

And they are looking at a person's physical examination report.

"Pau Gasol has very strong upper body strength, just like Pau Gasol, his touch is also very soft; in the low post, he can establish a position, and his basic skills are also very solid; he can combine strength and shooting, which is very rare.

The trial players have completed the basic data test this morning, and will have a game with the main players after the lunch break.

When Lian Feng heard them read Gasol Jr.'s scouting report, he became a little excited and interjected: "Sounds like a very good player. I remember him. He was Pau Gasol's younger brother in the World Championships."

However, Desmond Mason shook his head, "What you just heard is only his strengths, and his shortcomings are also obvious, and it can even be said to be fatal."

Lian Feng deliberately asked: "What shortcoming?"

"Unlike his elder brother Gasol, Gasol's athletic ability is below average and his feet are very slow. His movements lack flexibility, are somewhat mechanized, overweight, and lack explosive power. He may not be able to become an NBA-level shot blocker." The assistant coach said.

Then, Bobby Jackson said seriously: "He can't play in the NBA."

Lian Feng sighed lightly, fortunately he was there, otherwise he would have let Gasol go.

Lian Feng thought for a while, and deliberately asked the player: "Is that so? But I am very interested in him. I can meet him, is that okay?"

……

When Lian Feng saw Gasol Jr., he was eating.

At this time, Gasol has not yet grown a thick beard. He looks like a tall and somewhat obese young man. He is eating a buffet in the team's restaurant at this time.

Lian Feng walked over, and Gasol immediately straightened his eyes when he saw it, put down the dinner plate, and stood up.

"You...you are Lianfeng?" Gasol looked a little nervous.

Lian Feng smiled and said, "Dude, don't be nervous. I remember you..."

Little Gasol's eyes lit up, "Do you remember me?"

Lian Feng said: "At last year's World Championships, you were in the Spanish national team. I was very impressed with you. You scored several goals from beyond the three-point line."

Little Gasol had some surprises. He didn't expect that such an unknown player as himself would be remembered by a star like Lian Feng.For a moment he didn't know how to answer.

Lian Feng sat down, and suddenly asked Gasol seriously: "Listen, buddy, tell me honestly, do you want to play in the NBA?"

Little Gasol was taken aback for a moment, and then immediately replied: "Of course, sir, otherwise, what am I doing here?"

Lian Feng nodded in satisfaction.

Although Gasol participated in the draft in 07, after he was selected, the Lakers traded the signing rights to the Grizzlies, but the Grizzlies did not sign with Gasol. It was not until 09 that Gasol officially entered the NBA.

Lian Feng said: "To be honest, I like you very much. I think you have potential that others have not discovered! I confirmed this at the World Championships. I can persuade the team to keep you, but we still have to convince other talents."

Little Gasol was taken aback for a while.

Lian Feng continued: "In other words, in the trial match in the afternoon, you and other rookies will face a group of professional players. Listen, you have to show your strength, that is to say, you have to subdue them. And in this process, I will help you."

(End of this chapter)