Legend of Tomorrow

It is very difficult to improve the strength during the season. The purpose of the players through training is to ensure the competitive state. If Guo Xu wants to turn the throw into a weapon in the game, he can only wait for next summer to work harder.

In addition to training, Guo Xu also had to spend time socializing. At noon on the 10th, he invited Martin Cliffs to have dinner alone, and chose a high-end steakhouse to eat Japanese Wagyu.

Guo Xu cared about this MSU teammate very much. If Cliffs hadn't been a sparring partner during the time loop, he wouldn't have improved so fast. Although the other party didn't remember it at all, he would never forget this kindness.

The two met at the hotel, and Guo Xu greeted with a cordial handshake. Martin, long time no see.

Hello, Guo. Cliffs smiled a bit bitterly. Actually, it hasn't been long. I haven't seen you for half a year. You have changed so much that I dare not recognize you.

It is impossible to say that Cliffs is not jealous of Guo Xu. In Michigan, he was the boss of the team for four years. Without Guo Xu, the OP of the Final Four would be his. Although he was a lottery pick, he could only serve as a substitute when he joined the Pistons. Guo Xu's situation in the Lakers was much better than him, one in the sky and one on the ground.

The two ate steak and talked about recent events. Cliffs was very confused and grumbling like Richardson.

Did I choose the wrong direction? I am better at breakthrough than Atkins, much better than his defense, but the coach has always let him start, and I often have to play the 2 position, so the physical advantage is gone... Guo, what do you think I should do now? No matter how hard I try, the coach doesn’t like me.

I can give you some advice, I hope you can seriously consider it, Martin, you should find that I have changed after that elbow, I have seen through many things. Guo Xu smiled.

Yes, your golf quotient and IQ have become higher, and you are also talkative. We didn't communicate much when we were in college. I was still hesitating whether to find you before I came, but you came to me first. Kerry Mrs. Si gave him a few compliments.

Guo Xu said sternly, You can use your body to play the No. 1 position. I suggest you focus on catching and shooting as a guest at the No. 2 position. From now on, start practicing three-pointers hard. Take Grant Hill as an example, you like it. Idol, he only played four games in Orlando before he got seriously injured. A heavy person hurts his knees by forcing a change of direction while accelerating, which is exactly the skill you are best at right now, not a good habit.”

I think I can compete with Atkins. Cliffs sighed.

Guo Xu shook his head. No, you definitely can't compete, because Stackhouse is in charge of attacking with the ball and needs someone who is good at catching and shooting to partner with him. Atkins' style doesn't conflict with him, so you can grab the ball with the boss when you start. .”

Cleves sighed again.

Are you saying there's no chance for me?

Guo Xu shrugged. Unfortunately, as long as you are in the Pistons, it is difficult to play at a high level. You should focus on the future. I think you will be traded. The Pistons rely on Stackhouse to attract fans and will not spend time developing new players.

Currently, Stackhouse is playing at the peak of his career, averaging 302 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists per game, but his shooting percentage is not high, only 404.

In Guo Xu's previous life, Stackhouse averaged close to 30 points per game until the end of the season, and the team intended for him to compete for the scoring title. The Pistons failed to reach the playoffs in the end. This guy is just a high-scoring brush, which directly affects the training of new players.

Am I just going to waste a year like this? Cliffs rubbed his face depressedly, feeling that the high-end steak wasn't that delicious.

Guo Xu suggested, If you can, ask your agent to propose a mid-term deal, and leave this year while you are still popular. If you delay for a year, your transaction value may drop, and try to get a ball that is not strong at the No. 1 position. Team. If you wait until the Pistons take the initiative to trade you, the situation will not be good. If you go to a team with a strong outside line, next season will be even more difficult.

In Guo Xu's previous life, Cliffs was traded to the Kings by the Pistons. This was really a tragedy.

At that time, the Kings had Mike Bibby and Bobby Jackson at the 1st position, and Doug Christie, a defensive expert at the 2nd position, and Cliffs was directly reduced to a marginal man. What's even more unfortunate is that he played only a short time and was seriously injured. He missed most of the season and has never recovered since then.

Now Guo Xu kindly reminds him that if Cliffs can be traded to other teams early and change his style of play, he may be able to avoid serious injuries.

Of course, Guo Xu cannot make such a major decision for Cliffs. Whether he can change his fate depends on his personal choice.

Cliffs was silent for a few minutes. He felt that what Guo Xu said was reasonable. His style was indeed not suitable for the Pistons. He was going to let his agent take the lead and try to leave the team in the mid-term.

In the evening, the Lakers faced the Pistons at home, and Jackson asked Guo Xu to start against the fast Chucky Atkins.

The two are very similar in stature. Atkins is 180 tall and weighs 73 kilograms. Because of his short stature, he was defeated by poor draft picks. He only got a basic salary contract with the Magic last season. As a result, he accidentally played 82 games. He played 198 minutes, scored 95 points and 37 assists, and was selected to the second team of the All-Rookie Team.

The playing styles of the two are also very similar. Atkins is fast, can break through with the ball, and is good at catching and shooting. This season, he averaged 12 points and 4 assists per game. He is the third offensive option for the Pistons.

Harper will have a hard time defending Atkins, but Guo Xu clearly outperforms him in the starting lineup.

Under Guo Xu's personal entanglement, Atkins missed all four of his shots in the first quarter and failed to score a single point. Guo Xu hit two three-pointers and scored 10 points and 3 assists on consecutive shots.

Kobe also scored points with Stackhouse, scoring 12 points in a single quarter to the latter's 10 points.

The Lakers' trident showed off together, leading 37 to 25 in a single quarter.

In the second quarter, Jackson sent veteran Harper to face Cliffs, and he also performed well on the defensive end. Cliffs didn't score a point, so he couldn't rely on his body to overwhelm Harper. The opponent was 10 taller and had no fear of confrontation.

Cliffs struggled on the court. His teammates didn't cooperate with him at all, and he couldn't even play the pick-and-roll well. Although Joe Smith has a mid-range shot, he is too thin to block people well.

Cliffs can attack with the ball, but that way coach George Irvine will yell at him from the sidelines, urging him to pass the ball to Joe Smith, and that is the main attack point of the bench.

At this time, Cliffs missed his college teammates very much. The two swingmen can shoot three-pointers and open up space. He and the center can get misplaced offensive opportunities with a pick-and-roll. Now he has no physical advantage in the NBA, his talent has become ordinary, and the coach will not arrange tactics for him.

In the second half, Zen master sent O'Neill and Guo Xu, and the point difference widened to more than 20 points. In this quarter, the Pistons still relied on Stackhouse to score. Atkins made 1 of 5 shots and Joe Smith made 1 of 6 shots.

The strength gap between the two sides was too great, and the final quarter entered garbage time, and the Lakers' core players were all replaced to check out get off work, and finally won 115 to 84.

The Lakers blossomed a lot in this game. Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe scored 20 points, leading the six players of the team to score in double figures. Even the substitute Pampesi scored 12 points.

Guo Xu only played 26 minutes and scored 15 points and 3 assists. Atkins was blown away, making 2 of 10 shots and scoring 6 points and 3 assists. Cliffs performed even worse, playing 15 minutes and scoring 2 points and 2 assists.

On the court, Guo Xu doesn't know how to talk about affection. If a friend comes from afar, he will be punished even if he is far away.

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