professional shooting guard

Chapter 3 Old K
Beginning in 2006, the NBA stipulated that the conditions for players to participate in the draft were increased to be at least 19 years old, and at the same time required to graduate from high school for more than one year.

The prerequisite for international players to participate in the draft is to have played in professional leagues in their home countries. If international players are studying in high school or university in the United States, they should refer to the conditions for local players to participate in the draft.

So even if they are reluctant, many students have to study in college for a year, and many players have just finished their freshman year, have confidence in themselves, or can secretly reach an agreement with some teams, and directly drop out to participate in the NBA draft.

Those who are not confident enough in themselves or want to get a diploma will continue to stay in the team and prepare for the new season.

Iron barracks, flowing soldiers!

In the new season, one batch is gone, and a new batch is coming.

Zhang Zifeng just walked into the training hall, the old team members saw Zhang Zifeng's Asian face, paid a little attention, didn't care, and went on with their own business.

As if pinching time, Mike Krzyzewski showed up at the arena door 10 minutes before the official practice.

Today is the first time old K has come to the team this season, although he has coached the Blue Devils for more than 30 years and won 4 championships.

But he was still not satisfied, and still maintained a strong fighting spirit.

Looking at the figure of old coach K, Zhang Zifeng couldn't help being shocked. It was because of this big man that he chose Duke University.

Old K has served as the head coach of the American basketball dream team since 2006. He has a very high reputation in the United States, not to mention his prestige at Duke University.

Seeing Old K, all the team members stopped what they were doing and hurriedly greeted him.

Old K is used to this scene. He clapped his hands and signaled everyone to gather around and shouted, "Everyone stop, the new season is about to start in one month. There are old players here, as well as those who just joined the team this year. For the future Let’s cooperate with each other, let’s get to know each other!”

When a few players introduced themselves, most of the players were indifferent. When everyone introduced themselves, there were sparse applause.

There are more than 30 players in the Duke Blue Devils, but the NCAA stipulates that the official list cannot exceed 13.

Players who are not on the official list can only be used as reserve players or even training companions.

The reality is cruel. Everyone wants to make a name for themselves in the NCAA so that they can be selected high in the NBA draft.

Reserves want to be on the roster, those on the roster want to be the main force, and the main players want to be the core.

If you want to enter the big list, you can only step on others, or you can only wait for the players on the list to get injured before they have the opportunity to play.

The time we get along is short, and the status of the team is very different, so although we pay attention to teamwork, the relationship between those who play in the same position in the team is really not good.

The relationship between the players in the American college basketball team is more like that of a company employee, taking money to do things.

After the game is over, unless they can play together (bars, nightclubs, "Three Irons" are not only valid in China), they will be like strangers.

Looking at the players' reactions, Old K didn't care.

It is good to have competition, so that everyone will be motivated and will not be lazy.

As long as their competition does not affect the team, Old K will not care.It's not a child, and you don't need to hold hands and educate them earnestly.

They introduced themselves one by one, basically they were simple introductions, and everyone simply clapped their hands in response.

It wasn't until a rookie Jabari Parker introduced himself that the rest of the Duke University team members looked at him one by one, and from time to time a few people discussed in a low voice.

Seeing this guy attracting so much attention, Zhang Zifeng couldn't help but look at him, a black man over two meters tall.

When listening to the people around him discussing him, Zhang Zifeng finally understood how good this person in front of him was.

率领西米恩职业学院连续4个赛季夺得州冠军，他本人也连续3年获得ESPN最佳高中球员奖（1年级、2年级、3年级）。

In 2011, Parker won the National Basketball Player of the Year Award.

In 2012, he won the "Gatorade" Best State High School Player and the title of the best high school player in the United States, and was selected by ESPN High School Edition, "SLAM" magazine, and "USA Today" as the best in the United States. Lineup first team.

In 2013, he was selected for the "McDonald's" All-Star Game, participated in the "Jordan" Classic Game and won the MVP title, and was elected as the 2013 Illinois Mr. Basketball.

In the "Sports Illustrated" published on May 2012, 5, Jabari Parker became the cover character, and the cover of the magazine read "The strongest high school student after James".

It is still difficult for popular sports stars to appear on the cover of "Sports Illustrated", and it is even more difficult for "reservists" who have not officially entered the sports world.

To take on such a title, it is obvious that you need to have extraordinary strength, and Jabari Parker's previous outstanding performance has fully demonstrated his talent and ability.

Hearing this guy's performance in high school, Zhang Zifeng sighed in his heart, such an awesome character, he just doesn't know how he is compared to him!
Soon it was Zhang Zifeng's turn, and he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Hi everyone! My name is Zhang Zifeng, and my English name is Jack! I play shooting guard..."

When Zhang Zifeng said that he was playing shooting guard, the eyes of several people in the team suddenly turned cold, showing a hint of hostility.

Players on the inside are prone to foul trouble and need to prepare a few more substitute players.

And with the development of basketball, the division between shooting guard and small forward has become more and more blurred.

When there are not enough shooting guards, it is entirely possible to let the swingman on the top.

So in the official roster, the team has the least number of shooting guards and the most competition.

Hearing Zhang Zifeng's self-introduction, Old K also looked up at him.

Old K has a deep impression of Zhang Zifeng, a Chinese.

If it wasn't for his Chinese identity, if it wasn't for the hint from NCAA president Emmott that he hoped to expand the NCAA's influence in China, Old K would not have wanted to recruit such a person.

Apart from being a Chinese, in the eyes of Old K, Zhang Zifeng has nothing unique.

He is not as tall as his compatriot Yao Ming, and his skills are average.

Among American high school students, there are a lot of such people.

For Zhang Zifeng who came in with a wild card, old K was a little disgusted from the bottom of his heart.

If the Chinese hadn't performed outstandingly, Old K would never have given Zhang Zifeng any special care.

At that time, although he will not be asked to leave directly, but this guy will be directly placed in the reserve team, so that no one will be seen or disturbed.

The players briefly introduced. After recognizing the players' faces, Old K asked the players to continue training.

He was discussing things with three assistant coaches, and the NCAA will start next month.

How is the situation of each player on the team? It is necessary to determine who is the core and what tactics to play.

Although the goal of the new season is to go to the championship, but the schedule of the game, etc., these are all things that need to be discussed.

(End of this chapter)