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Chapter 297 Li Lei's Helper

Although he has left Miami, Li Lei has mixed feelings when he sees his former team's disastrous defeat.

No matter what...it wouldn't be such a miserable loss.

At this moment, old man Jerry West patted Li Lei on the shoulder: "Did you feel it?"

Li Lei nodded: "Shaq, Udonis, and Dwyane look tired."

The old man said: "You guys have reached at least the division finals for three consecutive years. The consumption is too great, and you will inevitably suffer from overwork...Plus Pat's devil training...It's normal."

"Look at it, in the state of the Heat players, injuries are inevitable this season."

"And you were injured during the offseason, which is a good thing. You got enough rest during the offseason, your body recovered, and your state will not be bad next season!"

Li Lei nodded, the old man is indeed the old man, he can see clearly.

It's just that, Li Lei felt that the dynasty was too difficult.

……

11 month 1 day.

The first game of the Grizzlies season is still a home game.

Jerry West obviously felt that the attendance rate of fans was much higher than last season.

Although Li Lei and Gasol cannot leave the station.

As for the result of the game, there was no doubt about it.

The Knicks beat the Grizzlies 112:88.

The Grizzlies were powerless to resist.

However, Rudy Gay performed well, scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal and 4 blocks in his debut.

As for efficiency, he made 21 of 8 shots from the field, with a shooting percentage of 38.1%... I won't mention it.

凯尔洛瑞更惨，全场4投1中，罚球4中4，得到了6分10篮板3助攻2抢断1盖帽。

His breakthrough is very strong, and he can be regarded as daring to fight, but he is a little immature.

Especially on the defensive end, facing the "Boss" Steve Francis who has gone downhill, Lowry received 28 fouls in 5 minutes.

There is also Zhu Fangyu, who got a 10-minute chance to play in garbage time.

可惜朱芳雨5投1中，三分球3中0，只得2分2篮板1抢断。

……

In the press conference after the game, Gay was praised by head coach Carlisle.

Carlisle even praised Guy for having Li Lei in him.

For Zhu Fangyu and Lowry, there were more criticisms.

After that, Zhu Fangyu followed Li Lei back to the apartment.

Passing by the auxiliary hall of the FedEx Center, I heard the sound of playing ball.

Li Lei looked curiously.

Kyle Lowry.

This guy changed into a training suit, but it was already soaked.

Obviously, he has been practicing for a long time.

Li Lei looked back at Zhu Fangyu: "What did you just say, you want to barbecue and drink beer?"

Zhu Fangyu blushed instantly: "I know I was wrong, and I will practice with Kyle now."

Lowry noticed the movement here, followed the sound, and saw Li Lei, his eyes slightly dodged.

Li Lei thought to himself: Could it be that I look terrible?
No, I'm the face value of the Grizzlies.

"Kyle, what's wrong?"

In order to let Lowry relax, Li Lei asked with a smile.

Lowry lowered his head, a little embarrassed, and said with a little worry: "I played too badly today and dragged down the team. I..."

"Oh, really?"

Li Lei kept smiling: "But I think you played pretty well."

"really?"

Lowry jumped up and asked in surprise.

Li Lei nodded and said seriously: "In terms of talent, you are much worse than Rudy. But if I choose teammates, I will choose you."

Lori was even happier, her face flushed, and she smiled shyly: "Why?"

Li Lei explained: "They all say that Rudy is like me. But I think you are more like me. Rudy has a good talent, but he is keen on offense and not active on the defensive end."

"As for you, you really dare to fight hard. If you don't play well, you actively choose to practice more. I am very optimistic about you!"

After speaking, Li Lei took off his coat and rolled up his sleeves: "Come on, let me teach you how to defend. Remember two sentences!"

"First, defense depends on your feet not your hands, and don't stretch your hands indiscriminately."

"Second, a guy who can't piss off his opponent must be terrible defensively."

This is what coach Jeff Van Gundy taught Li Lei back then.

And now, Li Lei is teaching Lowry.

This is probably the inheritance.

Seeing Li Lei teaching Lori hand in hand, Zhu Fangyu called out, "Even Rudy, brother Shitou only taught me some skills. Kyle, only you have been taught by brother hand in hand."

Lowry's eyes were slightly red: "Boss, I will definitely train harder, and I will never let down your teachings."

Li Lei waved his hand nonchalantly: "Kyle, if you don't work hard, you won't let me down, but yourself."

"Ok!"

Lowry nodded vigorously.

……

Early the next morning, when Li Lei and Zhu Fangyu arrived at the FedEx Center together, someone in the arena had already arrived.

Kyle Lowry.

Li Lei laughed involuntarily.

He remembered the summer league that year, and Haslem was the first to arrive.

Even the undrafted Haslem can become the Heat's main power forward through hard work.

So why can't No. 24 rookie Kyle Lowry play?
Li Lei looked back at Zhu Fangyu: "Little Zhu, what about you?"

Zhu Fangyu ran away quickly: "Brother, I'm going to train right now! I will never be lazy."

The fourth to arrive is Milicic.

Milicic was about to go to training, but was pulled away by Li Lei.

"You don't practice defensive footwork today. Practice jump shots with me."

Milicic nodded without thinking.

Still so taciturn.

But for Li Lei, Milicic is really convinced.

During his darkest days, Li Lei was always willing to be his listener and mentor.

If he wants to find a guy he trusts the most in the NBA, it must be Li Lei.

Milicic's current situation is that the defense is very good, but the offense is a mess.

After spending two years under Larry Brown, Milicic, who was omnipotent back then, forgot how to attack.

Now he has no means of attack other than eating cakes and a second attack.

However, Li Lei believes that Milicic will definitely be able to get him back.

Milicic back then was a guy who could compete with James for the top pick.

Even Anthony, Wade, Bosh... have to row behind Milicic's ass.

However, Li Lei found that due to muscle growth and long-term lack of training in mid-range and long-range shooting, Milicic's hand feeling is really bad, his shots are blunt and awkward, and his shooting percentage is quite low.

It seems that it is not an easy task for Milicic to find himself back then.

But Li Lei is not in a hurry, he has enough time.

Anyway, Gasol is still lying on the bench.

Before Gasol recovers, the Grizzlies are unlikely to be too competitive.

During this period of time, Milicic accompanied rookies such as Gay, Lowry, and Zhu Fangyu, and had enough time to improve.

(End of this chapter)