basketball boulder

Chapter 399
Of course, the focus of Li Lei, Kobe, and Graver in watching the game is not the outcome, but Duncan and Yao Ming's post-up singles skills.

Graver also saved the video, cut it himself, and explained it to Li Lei bit by bit.

If Li Lei doesn't understand, Kobe and Graver will demonstrate to Li Lei.

"Hey, you're not Shaq, you can't just use brute force. Post-up is a technique, and if you can learn it, you can take on someone bigger and stronger than you. Use your legs to feel the opponent defense, looking for loopholes!"

Kobe taught Li Lei wholeheartedly.

However, he is very strict. If Li Lei fails to do well in some areas, Kobe will look bad.

But under Kobe's demanding requirements, Li Lei made rapid progress.

Similarly, Li Lei also taught Kobe his experience of running without the ball.

The two learn from each other and help each other.

Of course, Kobe taught more. Li Lei himself is not as good as Kobe, and he can't teach much.

But the two learned from each other's strengths and both got promoted.

……

Just when the two were practicing in full swing, an episode happened.

One day, Tim Graver received a call from his good friend John Calipari, the coach of the University of Memphis.

John showed off to Graver that he had recruited a very good rookie this summer and asked Graver to personally guide his training.

Both Li Lei and Kobe were a little surprised. What kind of rookie would dare to ask Graver to guide him?
As we all know, Graver is the queen trainer of Jordan, Kobe, and Li Lei, and ordinary NBA players cannot be hired.

Coach John actually hired Graver for an NCAA player.

Then this NCAA player must be extremely talented.

"Tim, you said no?"

Li Lei asked.

Graver nodded: "Of course, I took your salary and can only serve you."

Li Lei smiled: "It's okay, the training these days is a bit boring, I suddenly want to take a break. If you want, let that newcomer come here to train."

Li Lei was actually a little curious about what kind of rookie was worthy of Graver's shot.

Kobe nodded too.

Although he is a training freak, he can't train all the time.

It's actually quite interesting to watch the rookies play.

The next day, Graver brought the newcomer's detailed information.

Name: Derek Rose.

Position: Point guard.

高中时罗斯连续两年带领球队夺得州冠军，高中一年级时，场均得到18.5分4.7个篮板6.6次助攻2.1次抢断。高中二年级时，场均得到19.8分5.1个篮板8.3次助攻2.4次抢断。高中第三年，场均得到20.1分5.4个篮板8.7次助攻和2.6次抢断。高四赛季场均25.2分、9.1个篮板、8.8次助攻、3.4抢断。率队挑翻全美第一的橡树山高中（这也是当年橡树山高中唯一一场败仗），个人得到28分9板8助。在芝加哥当地享有极高声誉，传球好防守强的特点让队友们都热爱跟他一起打球。

Rose made his alma mater the first high school team in Chicago's local history to win the Illinois state championship for two consecutive years. In their defending season, Rose led the team to an amazing record of 33 wins and 1 loss.The four-year total record reached 120 wins and 12 losses.

Rose was named to the All-American High School Team this year.Selected by the "USA Today", "Parade" magazine and "EA Sports" joint selection of the first best team in the United States.Named to the Jordan (Brand) All-American Team.Voted 2007 Illinois Mr. Basketball by the Chicago Tribune.

"Hey, this resume is really amazing."

Li Lei looked at the file and said.

Kobe shook his head, "It's a bit worse than what I was back then."

Li Lei: "..."

You really deserve to be Kobe, this is a comparison, you must be too competitive.

Another day later, Coach John brought Rose to the arena rented by Li Lei and Kobe Bryant.

The 19-year-old Ross looks very young, with a cropped hair and a bare chin, he looks like a child.

But Rose's eyes widened when he saw Li Lei and Kobe.

He was very excited, his eyes sparkled, and he wanted to say hello to the two NBA superstars, but he was a little shy, very shy.

Li Lei stepped forward and patted Rose on the shoulder: "Don't be nervous, Graver is my trainer. I heard that you are very good, so Kobe and I just came to have a look. You should train with Graver."

"Uh-huh!"

Rose nodded emphatically, looking even more excited.

At the beginning of the training, Li Lei and Kobe sat on the sidelines to watch.

Ross acted nervous.

He made 10 of 3 shots, and there are still three non-sticks.

There were also very low-level mistakes in dribbling.

Kobe looked bored and was about to leave.

Li Lei pulled Kobe and refused to let him go.

Once Kobe left, he must have found a place to train secretly.

Li Lei would never give Kobe this chance.

Li Lei also said: "As soon as you leave, that little guy must be more nervous. For him, you must not leave first."

Kobe didn't expect Li Lei to be so treacherous, so he believed it.

But after a few minutes, Kobe didn't want to leave.

And Li Lei regretted it very much, how could he be so stupid to keep Kobe here.

After a few minutes of tension, Ross gradually calmed down and showed his talent bit by bit.

His speed is so fast that ordinary cameramen can't capture it.

His explosive power is very strong, all kinds of flying and escaping.

He also jumps very high, and all kinds of fancy dunks are pinched with his hands.

His core strength is strong, allowing him to do all kinds of difficult movements in the air.

……

More critical is his style of play.

Simply sum it up in fifteen words: Dunk without hanging on the frame, landing without bending your knees, changing direction without slowing down.

To describe it in one word: Brilliant!

It is very ornamental!
Li Lei looked at Kobe: "You played like this when you were on the 8th. So do you think you are the best, or is he better?"

Kobe thought for a while: "It should be... about the same."

If Kobe said that, he would have lost.

If Kobe was the best, he would say without hesitation: "Of course it's me!"

And this hesitant attitude proves that Kobe also believes that he is not as good as Rose in terms of playing style.

The two watched for a few more minutes.

Suddenly, the two looked at each other and took out their phones at the same time.

"Hey, Mitch (Kupchak, Lakers GM), come on...I'm..."

"Hey, Jerry (West, Grizzlies general manager), come here...I'm..."

After hanging up the phone, Kobe glanced at Li Lei proudly: "How about it, I called first."

Li Lei was speechless, and he had to make a phone call to compare.

After some deliberation, Li Lei said, "No, I won. Jerry is in Memphis, and Mickey is still in Los Angeles.

By the time Jerry arrives, Mickey may not be on the plane yet. "

Kobe: "..."

Li Lei successfully pulled back a game.

(End of this chapter)