The NBA started with helping Iverson win the championship

Chapter 338
The first game of the Chinese men's basketball team is against the big African brother Senegal.

Don't look at Senegal's world ranking is very low, only 41, but this team actually has many NBA players in the team.

For example, Dieng, who was just selected by the Jazz in the first round in 13, veteran Diop, and center Ndiaye, who was selected by the Timberwolves in the second round in 10 years.

There are also Pep Sow, who was selected by the Heat in 04, Mohamed Sene, who was selected by the Thunder with the 06th pick in the first round in [-], and so on.

They can even form an all-NBA lineup.

But it doesn't mean that the more NBA players there are, the stronger they are. These Senegalese players have nothing to say about their physical fitness, but their skills are too rough.

Most of them are drinking fountain players, averaging one or two points per game.

Even Sene, who has the highest pick, has played four or five seasons in his career and averaged only 5 minutes per game.

The best mix should be Dion, but he can only be regarded as a qualified rotation player at best.

This can explain why so many NBA players in Senegal ended up with such a low world ranking. Their world ranking is not even as high as Bangzi and the Philippines.

In this game, Li Xun didn't need to make any moves. A Lian led Sun Yue and swept Senegal directly.

You must know that the UAE is also the league's top offensive fourth position now, and Sun Yue can be regarded as a 3D player at the Ariza level.

Li Xun sat on the sidelines and watched Zhou Qi all the time. Facing these African black and tough big brothers, Zhou Qi's offensive end was seriously hindered.

Although the defensive end has blocked shots, but in the case of one-on-one defense, he can't handle the hard work of these big black insiders.

It is of course a good thing to block more shots, but you can't always count on blocks to defend.

The center player's defense, in the final analysis, still depends on the head-to-head hand-to-hand defense at the basket.

If it is all about blocks, Gasol has never averaged two blocks per game in any season in his entire career, so it is impossible for anyone to think that Gasol has defended well.

Li Xun sighed slightly, the tonnage is too light, this is Zhou Qi's fatal flaw.

In the history of the NBA, there are also players with a stature similar to Zhou Qi who have risen to prominence, such as Sean Bradley, a big bamboo pole who received a super high salary in the Mavericks in the last century.

But after all, Bradley is much taller than Zhou Qi, and the tonnage can at least reach the level of 110 kg.

And Zhou Qi only weighed 95 kilograms two years later, and now it is estimated to be only 90 kilograms.

With a height of 218 centimeters and a weight of around [-] kilograms, he is definitely a cardboard figure.

With such a height, if you really want to make a difference, you must at least weigh about 120 kilograms.

After the game, Li Xun called Zhou Qi to his side.

Zhou Qi's expression was very tense. There was no other way. In front of Li Xun, there was no young player who was not nervous.

Zhou Qi's performance tonight was not very good, he only scored 6 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks. Of course, the blocks are not small, but the points and rebounds are not enough.

"Xiao Zhou, do you have any draft plans?"

Li Xun tried his best to keep his tone gentle.

Zhou Qi scratched his head, "If possible, I think the sooner I enter the NBA, the better."

There is nothing wrong with having this idea. After all, in the eyes of many players, entering the NBA means that they can make a lot of money, or at least they have the opportunity to make a lot of money.

Li Xun shook his head, "No, you're not ready yet."

"For the time being, don't think about entering the NBA, first work hard on your skills, and also gain weight."

"You are not as heavy as other point guards, how can you fight against others?"

"Practice more offensive skills and three-pointers around the basket, and you can't fall behind in rebounding and defense around the basket."

Li Xun said earnestly.

Although he doesn't want to admit it, Zhou Qi is indeed one of the most talented players in the new generation of Chinese players.

There is no way, if you don't want the new generation of Chinese players to be completely broken, Li Xun can only show Zhou Qi the way.

Many point guards in the NBA weigh over 100 kilograms, and even some point guards weigh more than [-] kilograms.

Zhou Qi was stunned. He originally thought that Li Xun would talk to him, and he wanted to discuss with him about letting him participate in the draft next season.

Next season, he signed up for the draft, and Li Xun asked the Mavericks to select him in the first round. This is Zhou Qi's expected scenario.

But from Li Xun's point of view, it seems that he feels that he is not qualified to enter the NBA now?

For a moment, Zhou Qi became a little unhappy, and he pursed his lips and stopped talking.

Li Xun waved his hand, seeing Zhou Qi's appearance, he knew what he was thinking.

I have said what I should say, and pointed the way. If Zhou Qi doesn't take it seriously, then Li Xun doesn't care.

In fact, Li Xun pointed out a clear way for Zhou Qi.

Gain weight first, then practice the basket and defense well, and then prove yourself in more international competitions, so even if you participate in the draft a few years later, it is definitely worth it.

Sharpening a knife without cutting firewood by mistake is at least more cost-effective than going to the NBA and being cut off.

The NBA is not a charity. If you give a chance and don't seize it, it will be difficult to get a second chance in the future.

Seeing Zhou Qi like this, he probably didn't give up, maybe he felt that he was ready.

Li Xun didn't say much, anyway, he, an outsider, didn't need to say too much about the path he chose.

Two days later, the Tianchao men's basketball team ushered in the second game.

The opponent this time is Argentina. Argentina is actually not that strong now, even though the world ranking is as high as No.4, but their lineup is very old.

Scola, Nocioni, Prigioni and others are veterans.

When these veterans are unable to play, their world rankings will definitely drop sharply.

In this game, Li Xun played 26 minutes and scored 33 points and 17 rebounds, which did not give Argentina any chance to breathe.

In the next three games, the Tianchao men's basketball team won all by big scores.

Because it is necessary to continue to guarantee the FIBA ​​world ranking, and the point difference is an influencing factor for obtaining points, so if you can win more points, the Tianchao Men's Basketball Team will not be soft.

The undefeated group record appeared, and in the next knockout round, Li Xun continued to lead the Tianchao men's basketball team to win every game.

A week later, I successfully joined the dream team in the finals of this World Cup.

It is said to be called the Dream Team, but the lineup of this US men's basketball team is actually a bit embarrassing.

At the beginning of the selection process, the rumors released were still very bluffing.

George, Love and Durant will all participate.

As a result, George was seriously injured. I believe many fans remember the bloody scene. George's right leg and knee turned ninety degrees in the US men's basketball training camp.

The person watching is numb.

It is precisely because of George's serious injury that some top NBA stars have added a layer of worry.

What if they were seriously injured like George?
Now everyone thinks that George's career is over. The supernova who led the Pacers to the No. [-] record in the Eastern Conference last season was shining brightly, but his career was over.

What should I do if this kind of thing happens to me?
It is precisely because of this kind of worry, coupled with the fact that the team does not want the core players in the team to play for their own interests, so many people quit the game.

Love retired, and Durant followed suit.

Rose suffered a small injury in this year's playoffs, and he did not come to participate.

Originally, Cousins ​​also came to participate, but seeing George's tragic situation, he happened to be in the contract year and has not yet renewed his contract with the Pistons or other teams, and of course he dare not take risks.

Originally, the Splash Brothers also came to participate, but Nelson Jr. called Clay, and Clay did not participate.

In this way, the members of the dream team become less star-studded.

Harden, Big Eyebrows, DeRozan, and Irving are the biggest players in this dream team, and then there are half-orc Faried, Old Guy, Zhuang Shen, and even Plumlee. team qualifications.

If it were in previous years, a player of Plumlee's level would not be selected for the dream team anyway.

The poor lineup cannot be said to be bad, after all, they can still easily form a pure All-Star starting lineup.

But at least the deterrence is not as high as under normal circumstances.

Before the game started, all members of the dream team walked towards Li Xun with smiles.

Many of them have a close relationship with Li Xun. For example, DeRozan and Zhuang Shen were once Li Xun's teammates and were led by Li Xun to win the championship.

And the last All-Star with thick eyebrows was just fed an AMVP by Li Xun. Of course, he must show due respect to Li Xun.

"Li, do you know what happened to Paul before?"

Harden stepped forward and said with a tangled expression.

Li Xun nodded, he is not a savage, how could he not know such a big thing.

"I was petrified and I swear it was the scariest injury I've ever seen in my career."

"Hope Paul makes a speedy recovery."

"Don't worry, I think Paul will be reborn from Nirvana. This injury will not have much impact on his career."

Li Xun said solemnly.

These words immediately caught the attention of the Dream Team members.

"Li, are you serious? With such an injury, Paul can still recover to his peak?"

"how can that be?"

Owen said loudly in disbelief.

Li Xun glanced at Ou Shenxian, there was something he didn't believe?

"Nothing is impossible in this world, and Paul will definitely recover."

"By the way, Carey, do you think the earth is flat or round?"

Li Xun couldn't help bringing the topic to Owen. He wanted to see if Owen had become a supporter of the flat earth theory.

Speaking of it, Li Xun finds it hard to believe that in the 21st century, thousands of satellites are flying in the sky, and humans have already landed on the moon, and there are still people who would support the theory of a flat earth.

But considering the illiteracy rate of Lao Mei, it seems that it is not difficult to explain Ou Shenxian's brain circuit.

In 2013, according to the data given by Laomei, 14% of their citizens were completely illiterate, that is, they were almost illiterate.

20% of high school graduates can't even read all the words on their diplomas.

"Of course it's flat." Owen said as a matter of course, without any hesitation.

Li Xun shrugged, it was Ou Shenxian after all.

From the chat, it can be seen that the members of the dream team are still quite relaxed, and there is no pressure to win the championship.

Because of George's affairs, many top stars withdrew from the game, which also gave them an excuse to lose.

The Dream Team has never won against Li Xun in these years, so even if they lose this game, they will not be sprayed after returning home.

The game on the field has already begun.

The starting lineup of the dream team is Zhuang Shen, thick eyebrows, DeRozan, Harden and Irving.

Li Xun still chose to sit under the basket and continue to protect his own rebounds, allowing Ah Lian and Sun Yue to attack from the outside.

The game was not exciting. The two sides fought a constipation battle similar to the Pistons vs. Spurs.

When the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, the Tianchao men's basketball team only scored 81 points, while the dream team was even worse, with only 78 points.

Ou Shenxian took 17 shots tonight and only hit 6 goals.

As for Ah Lian and Sun Yue, their shooting percentages are actually not high, but because Li Xun has absolute dominance on the rebounding end, relying on high shots, they narrowly beat the Dream Team in the end.

This game once again allowed fans to see Li Xun's terror dominance.

With a lineup like the Tianchao men's basketball team, without Yao Ming, he was able to win the Dream Team.

No wonder he was able to achieve the feat of five consecutive championships.

After the World Cup, Li Xun once again added a gold-rich honor to his resume in the International Competition.

Because of winning the World Cup, the Tianchao men's basketball team will definitely continue to rank first in the world in the next year.

After everything is settled, the time has come to September.

There is not much time left before the start of the new season.

Li Xun flew back to Dallas directly, and he had to lead the team to prepare for the new season.

The summer league has already finished. Although Li Xun didn't watch the summer league, Li Xun has already learned about the performance of the rookies from Nelson.

Embiid did not play.

Jokic didn't catch up with the game. He didn't complete the contract with his home team until after the summer league ended, and then came to Dallas to report.

The remaining five are Nukic, LaVine, Harris, Dinwiddie and Clarkson.

The best performer is not LaVine, but Nukic.

It is absolutely not an exaggeration to describe Nukic's performance in the summer league as a big kill.

The average of 28 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks per game looks quite amazing.

Little Nelson actually doesn't know that Jokic is much more valuable than Nukic in Li Xun's mind. He only thinks that Nukic is Li Xun's most optimistic inside player.

After all, Nukic's pick is much higher than Jokic's.

LaVine's performance was quite satisfactory, without any explosive performance, but he played well in every game.

But this is the summer league after all, and the opponents are all weak players. Playing well is not something worthy of praise.

Of the remaining three outsiders, the best performer is Harris, who has shown quite a good three-point ability.

Then there is Dinwiddie, who is also quite satisfactory.

The most attractive is Clarkson, whose performance is not even as good as some fringe players who have no contract.

In this way, it is clear at a glance who will be put on the inactive list, and it must be Clarkson.

(End of this chapter)