Legend of Tomorrow

The Lakers arranged many physical tests, and Guo Xu completed them step by step with the cooperation of the staff.

He is 178cm tall barefoot, 180cm tall with shoes, 190cm wingspan, and weighs 75kg.

He stands 240cm high, bounces 74cm on the spot, and jumps 92cm when running up, which is impressive. Such data belong to the middle and upper reaches of the entire NBA.

What is the upper-middle level? Take Guo Xu's former famous star Russell Westbrook as a reference. When Wei Shao participated in the rookie physical test at the age of 19, he bounced 76cm in situ and 93cm in run-up.

Wei Shao's physical fitness has been greatly improved after entering the NBA, and he has superhuman speed and explosive power. His peak body fat content is as high as 4.8%, his vertical jump reaches 89cm, his run-up jump is 116cm, his sprint speed is amazing, and he can easily dominate the basket. His maximum bench press weight of 150KG also makes him extremely fierce when grabbing rebounds.

Guo Xu only turned 19 at the end of November this year. He also has a lot of room for improvement. Currently, he can complete a two-handed dunk without anyone guarding him. On the contrary, one-handed dunk is more difficult because he cannot catch the ball and it is easy. Fly dunk.

Guo Xu's speed and agility tests were also pleasantly surprised. He ran back and forth in the restricted area for 11.75 seconds, and sprinted for 3/4 games in 3.28 seconds. The technicians felt that he could be faster, because Guo Xu was only wearing a pair of ordinary old sneakers, and it would be better if he changed to a pair of famous brand shoes.

When testing the 84 kilogram bench press, everyone was shocked. Guo Xu, who looked very thin, pressed ten times. This was outstanding among point guards and comparable to many forwards.

Guo Xu's overall quality is above average in the NBA. Even the average level of the NBA is out of reach for most basketball players in the world. In the time loop, he completed a terrifying transformation. If he didn't take a physical test, no one would have thought that he was so strong.

Of course, Guo Xu has an obvious weakness, that is his height, he will definitely suffer on the defensive end. If he is 190cm tall, he can directly compete for the No. 1 pick this year, and many teams will be interested in him. Kenyon Martin is a beast power forward, but Guo Xu is three years younger and looks more potential.

Guo Xu began to test shooting again with the help of his sparring partner, catching and jumping at various points outside the three-point line, and mid-range catching and jumping.

His physical test has already surpassed that of Tyronn Lue and Fisher, and his three-point shooting is more accurate than the two of them last season. To Jackson's surprise, Guo Xu's mid-range shooting percentage is not as good as the three-pointer, 45 degrees, the middle is okay, both sides of the baseline and Missed a lot of side shots.

He hit 79 of 100 three-pointers, but only made 68 of 100 mid-range shots, which was substandard.

Since his rebirth, Guo Xu has been practicing three-pointers and breakthroughs, increasing his shooting speed while ensuring the three-point shooting rate. In CIC, he only relies on his touch and has never practiced seriously. As a reborn, he knows very well that it is efficient to play this way.

Jackson is not dissatisfied. Kobe's main scoring method is mid-range shooting, and the main task of other outside players is to shoot three-pointers to help O'Neal and Kobe open up space. Guo Xu's playing style is suitable for the Lakers system.

Playing 2V2 with three partners, Guo Xu showed excellent ball-holding skills. He always had a way to create opportunities for himself by changing direction, feinting and retreating. He could protect the basketball when facing double teams and pass it to his teammates. .

On the defensive end, his performance is average. He can get close to the opponent and is not afraid of confrontation. However, when his partner relies on his height advantage to shoot, he cannot block it.

Jackson can tolerate this shortcoming. Not only Guo Xu, but Fisher and Tyrone Lue are also not good at interfering with shooting. This is a common problem for small players.

Before the test was over, Jackson called Kupchak. Mitch, we must keep Jason Guo. He is better than expected. I think he is 100% capable of being a lottery pick. I think you'd better come to the arena.

I'll be there in a moment.

Kupchak hung up the phone, took a deep breath, and felt that the draft plan was about to be disrupted.

Players who perform well in trials will naturally rise significantly in the draft, and it is human nature to hope for better draft picks and better salary packages. Guo Xu has signed an agent, and the agent will definitely help him negotiate with the team. Even if Happy is not famous in the circle, Kupchak doesn't want to dare to think about it. People who can be agents are very smart.

Guo Xu did not participate in trials with other teams, which does not mean that the Lakers can make any price. If a person shows lottery pick ability in training, he will definitely enter the first round of the draft, but in the end he will only get a pick in the middle of the second round, and the salary gap will be at least double.

15 minutes later, Kupchak arrived at the arena, and Guo Xu's trial training had just ended. Under the defense of his partner, he shot easily and scored like a man in the bag. He was fully recognized by Jackson. Tyronn Lue must be sent away. .

After Kupchak greeted Happy and Guo Xu, he directly explained the current situation of the Lakers and was ready to bargain. Your performance is very good, but in the summer the Lakers need to use first-round picks to strengthen the weakest No. 4 position. I can only trade for a second-round pick to select you. Can you accept this?

If Guo Xu doesn't accept it, Kupchak will have to think of other ways. Fisher and Tyronn Lue were both first-round picks in the 1996 and 1998 drafts. They were older and had inferior records and physical tests to Guo Xu. Guo Xu was fully worthy of being the 29th pick in the first round.

Kupchak hoped to trade Tyronn Lue for a draft pick to sign Guo Xu, but with Tyronn Lue's quality, it would be a blessing to trade him. How could he get a first-round pick?

Happy cleared his throat, and was about to stand up to help clients make profits, but Guo Xu spoke first.

I can accept the second round, but I have one request.

What's the requirement? Kupchak guessed that it might be playing time or something like that. That could be promised, but it would definitely not be possible if he wanted to start, and he had to compete within the team.

Guo Xu smiled and said, I hope to be the No. 58 rookie, that is, the last pick. Is that okay?

What? Kupchak was stunned. He was stunned for five seconds before he realized his gaffe and closed his mouth.

Jackson and Happy also looked at Guo Xu with disbelief. They had never heard of any player who wanted him to be ranked low, and the lowest. This request was too weird.

Guo Xu shrugged and said with a smile: If I cared about how much money I would make in a rookie contract, I wouldn't refuse to go to the Hornets for a trial. Since the first and last picks in the second round both have the same basic salary, can't I want the last pick? Anyway, the coach knows my strength.

Kupchak was the first to react and said with a smile: So, what you want is the gimmick of the last pick, right? If you perform well in the new season, it will be easier for you to be noticed by the media, make big news, and become famous.

Jackson was stunned for a moment, and laughed regardless of his image. He had been a player for many years, and later a coach. He had been in this circle for too many years, but he had never seen someone as bold and careful as Guo Xu. Moreover, his idea is very genius, and he chose an unprecedented path.

Guo Xu is thinking in reverse. He not only accepted the second-round conditions offered by the Lakers, but also used the characteristics of the media to benefit himself while receiving the same salary. The performance of the last rookie is indeed no better than those of the draft picks. people are more attractive. The few hundred thousand less earned will be used as advertising fees.

Kupchak asked with a smile: If the Lakers officials say that your trial results are not good and they don't want to choose you, you must accept it, right?

Of course, that's what we've agreed on? Guo Xu stretched out his right hand.

Kupchak shook hands with him, nodded and said, It's settled.