lakers championship

Chapter 221 An Important Battle (Updated)

The various discussions outside have not had any impact on Tianyang. He always firmly believes that people make things happen, and MVP is not the current focus of consideration. Leading the team to a further step is the main goal.

To do this, many problems need to be solved, such as Nick Young's defense, the offense of the bench lineup, Randall and Ingram's possession of the ball. These problems are very difficult, but the highest priority is Cousins' emotional management. This problem is the most deadly, and it is very easy to become the target of the opponent's attack.

Ordinarily, this should be the work of Wharton and the management, but Cousins ​​has just experienced conflicts with Karl and the Kings management. Now that they come forward, it is easy for Cousins ​​to have preconceived ideas, so Tianyang decided to take over this job.

On the night of the game, before leaving the locker room, Tianyang found Cousins ​​and asked him to practice at the training base at 7:[-] the next day. Cousins ​​naturally readily agreed. After all, Tianyang really won if he said he helped him win the game. Yes, he was very convinced.

After Cousins ​​agreed, SkyOcean asked Wharton to ask other players to come to the training base after 7:[-] the next day. Of course, this is not to restrict the players' training, but to have something to say to Cousins. Chat privately.

Wharton readily agreed, expressing his willingness to cooperate and to make it clear with other players.

……

At 26:6 am on the [-]th, Tianyang kissed Farage goodbye and set off for the Lakers training base.

After arriving at the base, pull out the shooting machine, and after completing a set of warm-up moves, start shooting practice directly.

The reason why the NBA has become the strongest professional basketball league in the world is that apart from the talent of the players, the powerful training system is also one of the main reasons. From scientific management of various physical indicators to equipment assistance, they are all very professional.

As far as the shooting machine is concerned, a large net is used to cover the entire ring area. No matter whether it is hit or hit, the basketball can be collected into the machine, and then the infrared radio frequency positioning technology is used to track the player's direction and then automatically serve.

This kind of shooting machine does not need to find someone to help pick up the ball, and can help players train at any time.

First of all, the 3-point training is also a planned arrangement. Tianyang hopes that after Cousins ​​arrives, he can quickly start the topic instead of talking about it dryly.

He started from the top of the arc, an average of 6 seconds, and made 10 consecutive shots from each position for 23 minutes without any rest in between. He made 200 of 183 shots in total. Compared with the past, his hit rate is average.

Just as he was about to make another 200, Cousins ​​walked into the training base, looking refreshed and high-spirited. He probably didn't go to a nightclub last night.

"You arrived so early? I thought I could get ahead of you." Cousins ​​looked regretful.

"Let's warm up and practice shooting first." Tianyang nodded with a smile. Competitive players are like this. They want to beat others in everything, just like Jordan can drink water faster than Will Smith. Cousins ​​said, Represents full of fighting spirit.

"Wow, the shooting percentage is good. I have also had this kind of shooting training, and I made 100 of 71 shots, so I am so confident when I shoot three-pointers on the court." Cousins' tone was quite proud.

"In my opinion, you can do better." Hearing this, Tianyang was overjoyed and began to talk about it.

"Oh? What should I do? My personal trainer advised me not to spend time on it, because there are not many opportunities to shoot on the court, and the coaches and teammates don't like it too much, alas." Cousins' tone became a little bit frustrated.

It can be seen that he really wants to shoot 3 points, but there are many restrictions.

"Actually, the coach and teammates are not worried about your 3-point shot. We and the fans shouted for you to shoot last night against the Thunder. You won't forget it so quickly, right?" Tianyang reminded slowly, not in a hurry.

Cousins ​​was taken aback for a moment, frowned and scratched his head, "It seems so, why is this happening?"

Tianyang smiled slightly, deliberately showing off, "I told you that you might be angry."

"Say it! I'm definitely not angry!" Cousins ​​couldn't bear this aggressive method.

"Because you used to shoot 3-pointers before, it was often not a tactical arrangement, but last night when you shot [-]-pointers, I personally broke through the ball, and you were in a very good position at the time. Have you figured out the difference between the two?" Yang patiently guided Cousins ​​to discover the problem step by step.

"You mean that the coach and teammates are afraid of me messing around?" Cousins ​​continued to scratch his head, "That kind of behavior that is abnormal and not planned may disrupt the entire tactical system?"

"This is part of the reason, think again." Tianyang continued to guide.

Cousins ​​narrowed his eyes and frowned when he heard the words, "It's really unexpected, just tell me!"

"Then don't be angry." Tianyang emphasized again, "We are afraid that you will not be able to control your emotions because of this." "

As soon as these words came out, Cousins' face changed continuously, from anger to embarrassment to melancholy, and finally sighed leisurely, "I thought you were different from others, so you see me that way, and you invited me to the base early to say this ?”

Such a reaction was expected by Tianyang, and he was not in a hurry, "Do you think you are right?"

"Of course I'm right! People always say that I can't control my emotions, but many times, the behavior of my teammates and opponents, as well as the behavior of coaches and referees, makes me very puzzled." Cousins ​​said quickly and anxiously, obviously upset for a long time up.

"I also think you are right!" Tianyang changed the subject, and Cousins ​​immediately stretched his neck, his face full of confusion, "But you ignored the main goal of the game, what do you think the main goal of the game is?"

"Of course I won! What's there to say?" Cousins ​​looked idiotic.

"Very well, as long as you understand, then do you think your behavior, such as swearing at the referee last night, will help you win the game?" Tianyang asked urgently.

Cousins ​​didn't gnaw, and Tianyang didn't continue. The two looked at each other, and there was only silence.

The scene at this time is like a business negotiation. Both sides have already thrown out conditions, and whoever speaks first will lose.

There was embarrassment in the air. After a long time, Cousins ​​seemed to be unable to bear it anymore. "It doesn't help. I really shouldn't do that, but I can't control myself. If I suppress myself, the situation will be worse."

With this explanation, Tianyang also expected it. He patted Cousins ​​on the shoulder, "You don't need to be depressed, just remind yourself that you need to win the game and that you are the leader of the team. The referee's misjudgment, the opponent's small moves , Teammate’s mistakes, and coach’s incomprehension are uncontrollable factors. You have to turn these factors into your driving force. If Jordan was angry because of the villains of the Pistons Bad Boys, would he have won the championship?”

After another moment of silence, Cousins ​​nodded, "Then I'll try, but I don't know when I can learn it."

"It's okay!" Tianyang waved his hand, "As long as you are willing to change, teammates, coaches, and fans will all see it, and we will give you the greatest support."

……

After the two chatted, they began to compete for shooting.When Cousins ​​was shooting, Tianyang kept talking and interfering. He even took out his mobile phone and read some jokes satirizing Cousins ​​on Twitter, but Cousins ​​seemed to understand and was willing to follow Tianyang's method. He did it, but he was not affected too much. He made 100 of 3 76-point shots.

With such a result, Tianyang is very happy, but the next game against the Spurs is an important battle to test the team's true strength after the transaction and whether Cousins ​​can learn to manage his emotions.

(End of this chapter)