I'm really good at shooting.

The Spanish team did well in this World Championships.

Otherwise, with Gasol's ability, it would be very difficult to play as a center in the international arena.

Some people may ask, why didn't the Lakers do that before?

It's also very simple. Before O'Neal has gained a lot of weight, he can still go out. This kind of defensive system is unnecessary.

After all, if you want to use the outside line to reduce the defensive pressure on the inside line, it will inevitably increase the physical exertion of the outside players.

Then it was useless last season because... Sun Hao's defensive ability is limited.

Therefore, in order to change this situation and increase the success rate of the Lakers defending the title, it is most effective for Sun Hao to strengthen his defensive ability.

Of course, Sun Hao's hardware cannot be changed, and his height and wingspan can only be regarded as average in the NBA.

But in many cases, length does not determine everything, and skill is more critical.

To improve defensive skills, in addition to an excellent trainer like Baker, it is more about the accumulation of actual combat experience.

Like Jimmy Butler in history, he was not a top defensive player at the beginning, but in the end he made it to the best defensive team with his own efforts.

Excluding some like Sasha I worked hard but just couldn't guard Vujacic, defense is easier to practice than offense.

What's more, Sun Hao still has a system.

After his defensive ability reaches a certain level, he will inevitably unlock some corresponding badges, which is actually equivalent to increasing his defensive upper limit.

"shoot me!"

In the training camp, Sun Hao shouted at Durant.

Durant looked at Sun Hao who was a head shorter than himself, hesitated for a moment, and then took the ball to put on an offensive posture.

He had never heard such a request from anyone in his life!

Chapter 493 Expert in Stealing with the Ball (Bronze)!

Durant glanced at Sun Hao and chose to break through to the right.

"Snapped!"

But as soon as he dribbled, the ball in Sun Hao's hand was directly broken!

"you……"

Sun Hao threw the ball back to Durant.

He suddenly remembered that he seemed to have misunderstood Durant.

Even though he had trained with him before, Durant as a rookie was generally a player who was not good at attacking with the ball.

He's a standard off-ball scorer.

The reason why he was so favored in the draft is because as a big man, in addition to shooting accurately, he can also dribble like a guard.

But being able to dribble does not mean being able to attack with the ball.

Especially that dribble is still in the league at the NCAA level.

Even though Sun Hao's current defense is only at the average level of the league, he is now serious about defending Durant.

Well, it's the same as when Kobe defended him when he first came to the Lakers for a trial.

Durant tried to play Sun Hao again, but Sun Hao defended Durant closely according to Baker's guidance.

Although Durant protected the ball this time, he reluctantly shot out of the frame.

He's... not really good with the ball.

"Can not be done!"

Sun Haofang finished the second half of the sentence after two rounds.

"No no, I can."

Durant immediately said he could do it.

Sun Hao passed the ball again, and he directly chose to hit it with his back.

This choice is quite correct.

After all, Durant is ten centimeters taller than Sun Hao.

Playing back like this, Sun Hao's defense will be under great pressure.

And the height that Durant jumped back after turning around.

Really what is looking up.

"Shh!"

Durant's shot was a solid hit.

In the era that Sun Hao lived in, fans had a deep misconception about Durant, and to a greater extent, it was misunderstood by the media: Durant in the early stages of his career was very good at shooting.

In fact, that's what hooliganism means.

Aside from the fact that Durant's field goal percentage ranks high among the rookies who are positioned as "scorers", it is more important to analyze his scoring methods.

His uncontested or lightly confronted shots have always been accurate.

Or in other words, his shooting percentage doesn't look very high, not inaccurate, but inconsistent.

The main reason for that is that his core strength in the early stage of his career, or it can also be defined as his rookie season is too poor!

I couldn't do the 84KG bench press once in the trial training, which is the best evidence.

In contrast, the reason why Sun Hao was able to adapt to the intensity of NBA-level competition as soon as he entered the league was because he was already a small steel gun in Europe.

Core strength, also known as confrontation, is critical in high-level basketball.

Then, the next ball Sun Hao went directly to the confrontation.

He is here to improve his defensive skills, not to find a shot.

After the confrontation between Durant and Sun Hao, his shot obviously failed. Although his shooting point was still high, the ball still hit the frame.

"Ball-holding ability, core strength, this is where you must strengthen later."

Sun Hao dun dun taught.

Durant nodded earnestly and was taught sincerely.

In fact, Sun Hao has said these in previous training camps.

It's just that freezing three feet doesn't happen overnight, and Durant was still playing in the NCAA before, so he couldn't train systematically, so his progress was slow.

"Cough cough!"

At this moment, Baker coughed dryly on the sidelines.

Sun Hao was reminded by this, so he patted his head with a smile.

Today, he didn't come here to guide Durant in training as in the past, but to practice defense for himself.

Durant's post-up singles again, Sun Hao didn't fight this time, but tried to interfere with Durant's shots in other ways.

"Shh!"

Then Durant turned back and hit again.

Even if he is just a rookie, "Reaper"'s shooting talent is already at the ceiling level.

Anthony, who was watching from the sidelines, was also a little envious.

He's not James, he doesn't have that kind of leadership ability, and he doesn't want to think of himself as a leader.

Even in the "leader" of the Pistons, it is completely out of his turn.

So this time the US team did not perform well in the World Championships, but his overall mood is still good.

After all, he reached the single-game scoring record of the U.S. national team, which is also the best one played by the U.S. team.

It can even be said that this time back from the World Championships, his self-confidence is higher than ever before.

But seeing Durant...

Those who shoot higher than him are more accurate than him, and he only knows Durant.

"If you can't stop the guy from scoring, try to stop him from finishing the shot."

At this time, Baker spoke from the sidelines.

Baker has been Sun Hao's personal trainer since he entered the league, and has always been.

Sun Hao's personal ability is improving, and he is also constantly improving his professional ability.

Otherwise, with Sun Hao's worth, he could have changed to a more experienced trainer.

Just like this moment, his reminders to Sun Hao hit the nail on the head.

Sun Hao also quickly understood what Baker meant.

And at this time, a person's voice involuntarily appeared in his mind.

Chris finally didn't ask me to close the door this time Paul.

As a short player, Paul's organizational talent is historical.

But he also has an ability that is also at the historical level among short people, and it can even be said to be the strongest.

his defense.

With the same 1 meters, Iverson is a defensive colander, the kind who can only rely on gambling steals to get by.

Including Brooks, who is also of similar height, is also the type of "offensive kaleidoscope, defensive ten thousand stabs".

But only Paul, he is even a defensive strength on the defensive end.

In history, there are too many scenes where the Clippers play the Thunder/Warriors and Paul defends Durant alone.

The reason why Paul can become a defensive champion is not only the necessary small movements, but also his judgment and...

Cut the ball.

That's what Baker refers to as preventing Durant from completing his shot.

Our height gap and your shooting ability determine that you will score in nine out of ten shots.

Well, I just don't want you to make a move!

"Snapped!"

Aiming at the timing of the attack, Sun Hao really cut off the ball in Durant's hand!

Durant is still young.

And Baker gave Sun Hao a thumbs up with a smile.

Sun Hao's defensive talent is actually not low.

This talent is not physical, but technical.

To put it bluntly, just like reading the defense when attacking, the defensive end also needs to read the opponent's offense.

Durant also seems to have realized something.

The training of the two is still going on. Sun Hao may not be able to successfully cut the ball every time, but his certainty of cutting the ball is gradually increasing.

Durant is constantly improving his ability to protect the ball.

This kind of training is very helpful for both parties.

Here Durant finished training, followed by Curry.

Curry's offensive skills are not perfect, but his style is completely opposite to Durant's, or complementary.

His ability to dribble and hold the ball is what he is best at, and it is no less difficult for Sun Hao to defend him than Durant.

Then, there is Anthony.

Sun Hao, can't guard against Anthony at all...

At this time, Anthony actually has no weaknesses on the offensive end.