Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 49 ask for advice
"Wang, let's go, we'd better enter the training hall early, warming up will take a long time."

Looking at the tall and very strong Gerani, I always feel that what I said is cowardly.

In addition to arriving at the training hall in advance, completing the warm-up earlier, and waiting for the training to start at any time.

More importantly, as a younger brother, he is not qualified to appear in the grand finale, no such qualification.

Although it is not considered late to enter the venue before the start of the training session, there are still unspoken rules.

Of course Wang Hao will not stand alone.

Moreover, he still has some understanding of the NBA's unspoken rules and culture, such as carrying bags and the like.

This is something no one can avoid.

Not to mention that you are just an ordinary rookie, even those No. [-] picks cannot escape this disaster.

Both Kobe and James have experienced this.

Of course, you can also firmly refuse, even in the locker room, there is no possibility of violence.

However, what awaits you is alienation.

The alienation of newcomers, why should we carry our bags instead of using them?

The estrangement of the old scouts, hehe, we have carried bags before, you don’t need it, what’s the matter, just your cowhide?
To be honest, to a certain extent, carrying bags for old players is also a way to integrate into the team.

For those old players, others have already carried the bags for you, so don't you need to take care of them?
Wang Hao, Gerani, and Shamond went to the training hall together.

"Wang, I'm already looking for an apartment. You know, the living conditions here are really bad."

Hearing this, there was a clear flash of envy in Salmond's eyes, because he still lived in the apartment.

Although Shamond also signed the contract, he is far inferior to Gerani and can only live in an apartment.

"Really, it's really enviable."

"Don't worry, when I move into my new home, I will definitely invite you to come over to Happy."

Gerani deserves to be a player who has been in the Sonics for a year, and he has very rich experience.

The training hall has just opened, and the training equipment is being arranged for the training match. They are the first batch of people to arrive.

Soon, more and more players entered the field.

The backup guard Manuol, the backup forward Chuck Bosen... are basically veteran players with a basic salary.

After all, Gerani McCoy and Sharad Lewis had been with the Sonics for a year, and they were responsible for helping with introductions.

Finally, the team's first main force appeared, and it was Brent Barry who just joined the Supersonics this year.

"Hi Brent!"

"Wang, I saw your performance in the summer league. To be honest, I am a little worried about my position in the team now."

Players from the Sonics came to the scene one after another, and the number was increasing. I have to say that it was really shabby.

All but one, Brent Barry, didn't have that familiar name.

Just when Wang Hao and others had already started to warm up, the first big-name player finally entered the field.

Horace Grant, one of the founders of the first Bull Dynasty, is a famous defensive expert.

It's just that this defensive champion is now 34 years old, and there is not much gas in the fuel tank.

Players at this age are more concerned about teaming up and joining a team that has a chance to compete for the championship.

Honestly, the Sonics don't have much appeal for Horace.

A moment later, two more people entered the field together. It was Gary Payton, the core of the team, and his friend Vernon Maxwell.

I don't know why, but Wang Hao always feels that there is a green light shining on Gary Payton, who is obviously a black player.

The time is about to enter 9 o'clock, most people have finished warming up, but there is still one person missing.

Seeing that the training session was about to start, there was only one figure who came late, that figure was too eye-catching.

The big belly was obviously bigger than the rest of the body, and the belly alone was not light at all.

"Wen, you're late again"

The originally quiet Paul Westphal finally spoke, reprimanding Wen Baker for being late.

"I'm sorry, Paul!"

Looking at the listless and sluggish Wen Baker, it is estimated that these words did not get into his ears at all.

Even if he got in, when he saw the fine wine, he would probably forget about it again.

How can the current Sonics look like they have reached the finals and competed with Jordan's Bulls for the championship?

And that's only in the past four years.

Of course, these have nothing to do with Wang Hao. What he needs to consider is fighting for playing time, not the team's situation.

The training session officially started, and Paul Westphal began to explain the team's tactics.

They are all professional players, so their understanding of tactics is naturally not too bad, mainly due to the mutual integration.

Paul Westphal's tactics are perfect, initiated from the inside, initiated from the outside, pick-and-roll tactics, interspersed with counter-run tactics.

Although it doesn't have that extreme feature, this tactic is still very practical.

Similar to the Lakers' triangle offense, as well as the Kings' Princeton, may not be suitable for all teams.

After understanding the tactical play, the next step is tactical drills.

Today, the Sonics' main lineup has not yet been determined, and the lineup is constantly changing.

From Brent Barry and Vernon Maxwell partnering forward and back, to Brent Barry and Ruben Patterson, and even Wang Hao, they have all been there.

Clearly, Paul Westphal is trying.

There have even been cases where Wang Hao and Ruben Patterson partnered at the front and back at the same time.

It's just a training session, and there is no effect.

The training session in the morning ends, and it doesn't start until 2 o'clock in the afternoon, with a full 3 hours in between.

During this period, some people choose to increase their strength, while others choose to adjust their physical condition.

Some even chose to catch up on sleep, such as Wen Baker, who was hungover all morning.

"Gary, can I talk to you about defense?"

The moment the team just assembled, Wang Hao's learning object has been replaced by Gary Payton.

It's hard to get a super star, so naturally you can't miss it.

Learning object: Gary Payton (96)

Matching degree: 50%
Learning skills: Defensive awareness (progress 0%) (acceleration 50%) (acceleration 100%)

Hearing this, Gary Payton was a little surprised, thinking that this rookie seemed a little ignorant!

As the boss of the team, he is naturally the strongest in a team, but does he have the obligation to guide his teammates?

Obviously not!
After all, pointing and training will take time, and many things cannot be explained clearly in a few words.

There are indeed many helpful players in the NBA, but most of them are nearing retirement.

After all, he is too old and doesn't have much playing time, so he can feel a sense of accomplishment in pointing newcomers.

As for the core players of the team, they are very busy people. Who has the time to mess around with newcomers?

Did you see Michael Jordan pointing out rookies during the Bulls?That is obviously impossible.

At most, I would like to say a few words out of interest.

(End of this chapter)