I just play ball

Chapter 62 Technology Changes Life
At two o'clock in the afternoon, in a certain training room.

The sound of basketball hitting the board and swishing into the net is played alternately. The Lakers are holding regular shooting training.

It was supposed to be held at the Pepsi Center, but team owner Jim Buss thought it was a waste of time to rush over from the hotel, and there were many restrictions, and the conditions were too simple, so he temporarily asked the local rich Lakers fans to borrow the venue.

There are two courts and six baskets in the main part of the entire training room, which is enough for Lakers players to conduct various training efficiently.

Kobe sat and watched from the sidelines. He was gradually recovering from his injuries. He had already taken off his protective boots and did not need to use crutches. The coaching staff led by D'Antoni surrounded him, chatting with each other.

Kupchak and several other team executives scattered around the court, walking back and forth to observe.

Garivetti and a few other athletic trainers got together and gestured to the players on the court who were shooting.

Swish!The sound of the basketball being caught in the net sounded.

Li Yue hit a three-pointer, and retreated to the sidelines with a long sigh of relief. He lifted up his jersey and wiped the sweat from his forehead. The team staff immediately trot forward, handing over towels and customized bottled drinks with both hands.

He took it to thank him, unscrewed the bottle cap and took a sip, then happily sat on the stool to rest.

About 10 minutes later, Goodlock also suspended training and retreated to the sidelines to sit next to him.

"Your shooting percentage is [-]% higher than mine, but I will win the next stage of shooting." Li Yue said with a smile.

"Are you lying?" Goodlock shook his head, "Don't comfort me, I know I'm a poor performer."

Li Yue showed embarrassment. The Lakers played against the Nuggets last night. The last 5 minutes were garbage time. Goodlock was sent to the field, but he made four consecutive shots. The Nuggets quickly narrowed the point difference from 22 points to 15 points , D'Antoni was so scared that he changed immediately.

As a fringe player, the opportunity to play in the playoffs is very rare. Goodlock's poor performance may lead to losing his next contract, but Li Yuezhen was just idle and bored to count the shooting percentage of the two, and didn't think much about it.

"You just made 58 of 50 shots, and I made 64 of 50 shots. Do you do the math?"

Goodlock curled his lips, "Are you serious? I don't know such complicated math problems, that's your strength."

"Okay." Li Yue shrugged slightly.

Goodlock took a glass of Gatorade from the staff, "But speaking of probability, I saw a particularly interesting piece of news this morning about NBA teams' away win percentage. Are you interested in hearing it?"

"Let's talk about it." Li Yue sat up straight. The Nuggets happen to be a "home dragon and away game" team. They have 38 wins and 3 losses at home and 19 wins and 22 losses away in the regular season this season. If there are Spurs and Thunder That kind of away game win rate will definitely become the first in the Western Conference, and may even surpass the Heat to become the first in the league.

"Didn't many media use 'the Lakers broke the Nuggets' three-month home unbeaten record' as a key word in the news? This morning, the famous data expert Tom Haberstroh wrote an analysis along the way.

He mentioned that in the past 30 years, the NBA team's home win rate has hovered around 2000% since 60, but it has declined rapidly in recent years, reaching a new low of only 57.4% this season. In turn, the NBA team's away win rate has increased. .

Do you know why? "

Goodlock said.

Li Yue listened to the words and thought deeply. When he was studying abroad at the Irvine branch, he not only played basketball, but also studied for a degree in economics. When he encountered this kind of problem, he subconsciously started from the economic aspect and immediately thought of it.

"It should be that the traffic is more developed, and the time and energy spent by the players on the journey is greatly reduced, which in turn translates into more sleep time. In addition, technology is becoming more and more advanced, and recovery methods such as rapid freezing appear. The players are better than before. It is easier to recover quickly, and even if it is a back-to-back away game, I will not be as tired as before."

Li Yue talked eloquently.

"Well, you are very smart, but you only answered part of it correctly, and some parts were not mentioned." Goodlock nodded with a smile.

"Then let me think about it again. Don't announce the answer yet." Li Yue raised his right hand and tilted his head to express his rejection.

Goodlock nodded with a smile.

Time ticked by.

Three minutes later, Li Yue turned his head and slapped his thigh suddenly, "Unexpectedly, tell me."

"Hey." Goodlock smirked.

"It's normal that you can't think of it, because Tom Harperstrom mentioned that the rise of social media such as Twitter, FaceBook, and Instagram has allowed NBA players to appear more in the public eye. Compared with previous players, we now Players go to bars and nightclubs less during the season because they get more criticism, drink less alcohol and spend less time chasing girls.

You don't go to bars and clubs, and you don't pick up girls, so it's hard to think about it. "

Li Yue suddenly realized, and then frowned again, "I understand reducing alcohol intake, but why are you picking up girls?"

Seeing that Goodlock was about to explain, Howard's voice sounded beside him.

"I know this very well. In the past, we spent a lot of time going to bars and nightclubs to pick up girls. If we were photographed, we had to consider how to publicize. But now we only need to like and send private messages to the beauties on INS. If they are willing, they will Go to the hotel in advance and wait, technology changes life!"

"So it is!" Li Yue finally understood.

With social software such as INS and Twitter, the time consumption for players to have one-night stands is greatly reduced. At most, they are caught and reported by the media every day like Harden, but it is not enough to have several illegitimate children like Howard.

"I've never seen you in close contact with a beautiful woman. How did the Victoria's Secret model develop last time?" Howard asked.

Li Yue waved his hand, "I don't know, I haven't contacted her for a long time, the relationship between me and her is not what you think."

"I understand, I understand, your country's culture is relatively restrained, but I still advise you to enjoy it while you are young. You are now the main star of the Los Angeles Lakers, the No. The girl agrees, and she can do whatever she wants." Howard blinked and looked up, with a wicked smile on his face.

Li Yue was noncommittal, but just laughed along.

"Yo, it looks like the Nuggets are ready for a big counterattack." Goodlock said suddenly.

"What's wrong?" Howard asked.

Li Yue turned his head and found that Goodlock took out his mobile phone at some point, and seemed to be browsing the news.

"ESPN reported 3 minutes ago that Kenneth Faried, who was injured with a sprained ankle, will return in the second game. Nuggets coach George Karl said that he will change his lineup to deal with us. It looks very fierce."

Hearing the word 'change', Li Yue instantly thought of the five small lineups, which is the only possible change for the Nuggets.

Because George Karl, like Nelson, is more 'running and bombing' than D'Antoni.

If Faried switches to playing center, giving up the inside defense and the Lakers' offense, there may be a glimmer of life. After all, Gasol and Howard can't retreat so fast, and the Lakers' backcourt delays will make it difficult to maintain the whole game.

He was about to think about it, when assistant coach Phil Weber blew his whistle to signal for assembly.

The whole team quickly stood around the coaching staff, and D'Antoni clapped his hands: "We temporarily add a retreat training..."

(End of this chapter)