no shortcuts in basketball

After the game, Xu Yong asked DeRozan, Harden and Willis to have a meal outside together.

Chatting about the game at the dinner table, the atmosphere is very harmonious.

After eating almost, Willis led Harden to go out for a walk, only DeRozan and Xu Yong were left in the restaurant.

Because the last time they met, the two would not look awkward.

"James said you are a born basketball superstar." Xu Yong started talking.

"Really? That's just flattery among friends. I'm just an apprentice. I still have a lot to learn." DeRozan shook his head with a smile.

DeRozan looks more low-key and humble than Harden.

"To be honest, I really didn't expect James to undergo such a big change. I am really lucky to have you as a friend." DeRozan continued.

"Again?" Xu Yong noticed the details in DeRozan's words.

"Yes, didn't he tell you about high school?" DeRozan was a little surprised.

Xu Yong shook his head. What Harden told him was "The Revenge of the Black Prince", which didn't mention Harden's own changes.

But this aroused his curiosity. After all, if Harden was talented enough from the beginning, he wouldn't have to go to some suburban high school.

And he had been wondering why Harden chose college because of Pella. It seems that there is indeed a story in it.

"That's right, that's not a memorable past for him." DeRozan said to himself.

Then he saw Xu Yong's reaction, recalled Harden's attitude towards Xu Yong, and then said: "Actually, there is nothing we can't say. James was fat because he ate too much sugar when he was a child, and he also had asthma."

When DeRozan began to describe, Xu Yong's expression changed from curiosity to surprise.

It is understandable for him to eat too much sugar and lead to obesity. Poor children in the United States like to eat cheap sugar that can eliminate hunger without snacks.

But Harden has asthma?He really doesn't know this!

You must know that asthma is a respiratory disease, and it is difficult for people with the disease to perform high-intensity exercise, let alone play in the NBA.

"Amazing, isn't it?" DeRozan anticipated Xu Yong's reaction, and said with a smile, "Because of these reasons, plus he was only about 1 meters tall at that time, he couldn't dunk, he could only squat in the corner to shoot. Three points, no one thinks he can play professionally, except Coach Pera."

Xu Yong stroked his chin thoughtfully.

Harden told him before that he started to practice basketball at the age of 12, and he was 15 years old in the freshman year of high school, so even if he started in the second half of the year at the age of 12, he had practiced for at least two and a half years.

It is impossible for Harden to only shoot three-pointers. It is more likely that he dare not exercise vigorously for fear of causing an asthma attack.

"But in the end, he beat it, with the help of Coach Pera," DeRozan said with respect.

His subsequent description also confirmed Xu Yong's conjecture.

Although Harden spent most of the time on the court squatting in the bottom corner waiting for opportunities, Pera still keenly discovered his talent during normal training.

Although he is fat, Harden's dribbling is exceptionally flexible, and he has incredible passing vision, which makes Pera firmly believe that Harden has a bright future.

Thus, Pera's transformation of Harden began.

Weight loss is necessary, but even more important is asthma.

Asthma can vary in severity. If it is already severe, you can just lie flat. Fortunately, Harden was only mild when he was diagnosed.

At this time, doctors usually ask patients to observe and avoid strenuous exercise.

But with Pella's encouragement, Harden made another choice, improving his physical fitness to reduce the probability of asthma.

This sounds simple, but it is very difficult to do, because it is equivalent to challenging the physical limit.

Pella formulated a devil training plan for Harden, and Harden finally persevered with Pella's encouragement.

About a year and a half later, Harden is no longer the guy who only squats in the corner and shoots. He starts to organize offenses with the ball more.

In Pella's vision, Harden's goal is to become a heavy combo guard like Baron Davis.

And at this time, God discovered Harden and gave him another ten centimeters in height.

"James can easily dunk." DeRozan's description is vivid. Although he and Harden are not in the same school in high school, as a child, he basically knows what Harden has experienced.

"But he still doesn't want to attack the inside. He is afraid that too much physical exertion will cause asthma, although he has actually overcome it." DeRozan continued, sitting up straight when he said this, just like this story Now comes the most special part of it.

Although asthma can be suppressed, it cannot be cured. It is normal for Harden to have concerns.

But in the final analysis, asthma is not a heart-dilated disease like Baersi's, and it will not kill instantly. Even if it occurs, it can be treated with portable drugs.

What's more, Harden has already controlled him well through training, so this concern is more psychological.

"In order to get Harden to hit the basket more, coach Pera made a deal with James, as long as he gets more than 6 free throws in a game, he will treat James to a meal, or a burger. , if James doesn’t do it, it’s going to take a certain amount of back and forth.”

Xu Yong was taken aback when he heard this, and then laughed out loud.

Because he always likes to make fouls, Harden in history has had nicknames such as "Magneto King" and "One Point King".

It turns out that Pella is the root of all evil!

But don't tell me, this method will indeed work.

Harden's family conditions are not good, a meal or a hamburger is a very worthwhile reward for him.

After DeRozan finished speaking, Xu Yong also had a new understanding of Harden.

Harden, as he's known beforehand, isn't a proactive guy, but he's smart enough to figure out what works for him, and after that, he's willing to change.

Note that it is really smart, not the kind of shrewd persona that the media creates for itself.

This also explains why Harden in history can continue to evolve.

You must know that with Harden's physical fitness, theoretically, he cannot reach the heights in his history.

But now, under the influence of Xu Yong, Harden has completed the evolution of his desire to win ahead of schedule, and what heights he can achieve in the future is very exciting.

"Tell me the story of you and James." DeRozan then looked at Xu Yong.

Xu Yong nodded.

They are going to have a story meeting.

It's just that before he finished speaking, the protagonist of the story meeting came back.

And he was carrying a bag in his hand.

It seems that they didn't go out to hang out, but went shopping specially.

"Xu, this is a gift, thank you for your help to James." Willis said, took the bag from Harden's hand, and then took out a gift box from it.

That's a nice sports watch that looks like it's going for the price.

Knowing Harden's family conditions, Xu Yong originally wanted to reach out and refuse, but Willis' next words made him give up.

"Please don't reject a mother's heart."

"Thank you Aunt Willis, I will cherish it." Xu Yong accepted the gift with a smile.

He does need a sports watch, and it's not convenient to hold his phone to time his workouts all the time.

Willis is so smart, he obviously wanted to pick a really useful gift when he took Harden out.

Facts have also proved that she did a good job.