This striker is a bit of a monster

Chapter 8 Wang Zhizhi's Help
Wang Zhizhi, in the history of Chinese basketball, is an extremely special figure called a milestone. He was the first Chinese player to officially land in the NBA. However, he was once expelled from the national team because of communication problems. The incident of staying in the United States was condemned by many media.

But from Zhou Lin's perspective, Wang Zhizhi is a hero who pioneered the era in the history of Chinese basketball.

Used to pursue a higher stage and realize your basketball dream.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Even with his attempts, he paved the way for later Chinese players to enter the NBA.

It is precisely because of his trial and error that Yao Ming later entered the NBA.

In fact, Wang Zhizhi, who was selected in 1999, was also dragged to the NBA in 2001. At that time, he was already 24 years old. Both his basketball skills and physical conditions had already taken shape. Unfortunately, he missed two years of growth. long.

From Zhou Lin's eyes, his physical and technical data are indeed at the level of an NBA rotation player or even a marginal player.

Failure to receive more systematic training and higher-intensity games earlier is also an important reason why Wang Zhizhi did not achieve much in the NBA, and even returned home in the end.

It is now 2004, and Wang Zhizhi is 27 years old. Now he plays for the Miami Heat of the NBA, but he is a dispensable role player.

People in the country don't understand, and people in foreign countries are unhappy.

Wang Zhizhi at this age should be the most confused day in his life.

"It's an overseas student."

Sitting opposite Zhou Lin, Wang Zhizhi asked with a smile.

Zhou Lin calmed down and said, "My name is Zhou Lin. I go to high school in Washington, and I will be in grade 12 in the second half of the year."

"Then why are you in Miami?"

Wang Zhizhi asked casually.

Zhou Lin described his situation in the past two days.

Wang Zhizhi said with a smile: "You are already much luckier than many domestic high school students who like basketball. You have the opportunity to get in touch with a higher level of basketball league so early. I don't think we had such an opportunity back then."

Zhou Lin said thoughtfully: "In the next few decades, there will definitely be many Chinese people who will attack the NBA like you."

A little melancholy flashed in Wang Zhizhi's eyes and he said, "It's a pity that I was not born a few years later. Okay, what should you do? The level of the American University Division I is very close to the NBA, and the selection of players is quite picky, and according to what you said, In the first three years of high school, it seems that your performance was not particularly good. The American basketball system is very complete, but at the same time it also pays great attention to talents. Of course, we Asians want to be better and better.”

"Go for it as hard as you can, like this time in Miami."

"Your idea is very good, you must seize every possible opportunity to enter the NCAA Division I. By the way, you are studying in Virginia, right?"

Zhou Lin replied: "Well, near the Flint Hills School in the Washington area."

"Will you be staying in Miami for a few days?"

Zhou Lin was going to leave tonight. After all, in Miami, he spends money every day, but when Wang Zhizhi said it, Zhou Lin changed his mind and said, "Well, I haven't walked around yet."

"So, the training ground I'm looking for is borrowed from a nearby high school. I'll ask my trainer to help you take the pulse. They are all Chinese. I also hope that you can receive a high-level basketball education."

Wang Zhizhi's proposal immediately excited Zhou Lin.

"Really? Thank you."

Dazhi wanted to help himself, Zhou Lin really felt like he was dreaming.

"Zhou, he is so tall, does he play professional games?"

Because Zhou Lin and Wang Zhizhi communicated in Chinese, Misha could only watch from the sidelines. When Wang Zhizhi went to check out, Misha took the opportunity to ask.

"NBA player, from our excellent insider in China, named Wang Zhizhi, a member of the Miami Heat."

Misha covered her mouth and said, "Wow, he is an NBA player, can I ask him for an autograph later?"

"It might work."

Zhou Lin felt that Wang Zhizhi was quite approachable.

The training ground that Wang Zhizhi was looking for was very close to here, so sometimes when Wang Zhizhi wanted to eat Chinese food, he would go to the noodle shop for a tooth-beating ceremony. Zhou Lin felt that he was too lucky.

And the trainers that Wang Zhizhi recruited were all NBA-level, and they were much more caring than Jason.

Three hours of full training.

The trainer named Ryan Howard came to a conclusion that this kid is a genius and has every chance to hit the NBA.

Of course, he also told Wang Zhizhi this statement, and explained that he absolutely did not mean to exaggerate.

"He has the shooting of a professional player, and his other skills are infinitely close. Although his physical fitness is not as good as that of the top black players, he is at the top of the yellow race. The most important point is that he is only 17 years old. He is still growing. If you train Properly, physical fitness will increase.”

If Zhou Lin was already in his 20s, maybe Ryan would not be so surprised, but Zhou Lin is only 17 years old and has too much plasticity.

Wang Zhizhi was quite surprised by how vicious the NBA trainer's eyes were. As for Zhou Lin, he just thought that the boy was in good physical condition, so he helped him because of the friendship between his compatriots. But what he didn't expect was that this boy actually Is a basketball genius.

What's more, this kid has received American-style basketball education since high school, which greatly improved Zhou Lin.

"Then how much potential does he have?" Wang Zhizhi asked.

"I can guarantee that skills and talents can squeeze into the top 17 U[-]s in the United States!"

Ryan said directly: "If he can perform better in the 12th grade, he may be selected by the NBA."

"It is possible to be selected by the NBA!"

This judgment is already based on the small group of top high school players in the United States, because the NBA only selects 60 players each year, and a small number of them are international players.

This level of high school students is already at the level that the NCAA Division I desires to join.

Wang Zhizhi asked, "Ryan, are you familiar with the coaching staff in Miami?"

"Unfortunately no, Zhou, is there any interest in joining Maryland after one year."

University of Maryland!
Zhou Lin nodded immediately and said, "Of course."

Wang Zhizhi asked, "Lian, how sure are you?"

Ryan shook his head and said: "Wang, he is only 17 years old, and he will go through a full senior season, so everything is unknown, but ah, I am an alumnus of the University of Maryland, and I used to play basketball at the University of Maryland. Played four years of college basketball, of course, I'm just a nobody, but the current coach and I have a good personal relationship, my recommendation should be useful."

Ryan glanced at Zhou Zhou and said, "Of course, Zhou, it would be great if you could send us the videotape of the game."

"Unfortunately, I didn't get too many opportunities in the previous three years of competition."

Zhou Lin smiled wryly. Before his senior year in high school, he didn't even have the chance to appear on the stage. Even if he edited, he couldn't cut a highlight that looked good.

"I will try my best to persuade you, and at least guarantee a chance to visit the University of Maryland."

Lane said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)