NBA: Crazy Little Giant

In the evening,

Kobe invited Chen Cheng to a high-end coffee shop in Los Angeles.

What surprised Chen Cheng was that Kobe's second daughter GiGi was also there.

GiGi greeted Chen Cheng warmly.

"Haha. Thank you, GiGi. I just want a cappuccino." Chen Cheng smiled and ordered a cup of coffee.

Chen Cheng didn't really like coffee, but it was hard to refuse such a generous offer. Chen Cheng was naturally embarrassed to refuse.

"Chen, I really like your game."Kobe said with a smile

"It's a great honor." Chen Cheng said

"However, Chen, your low-post skills need further development. Kobe pointed out Chen Cheng's shortcomings with a serious look on his face.

"Yeah."Chen Cheng nodded. Of the 13 points he got tonight, only one was scored by his own offense, and the rest were all from inside shots. Facing Mozgov's defense, Chen Cheng's offense was very difficult.

There are roughly several reasons:

First: Chen Cheng's upper limbs are not strong enough.

Second: His inside footwork lacks variability.

Third: His sparse finishing touch.

For this reason, on the offensive end, Chen Cheng is not afraid of short inside players with explosive physical fitness.

On the contrary, when he faces large-tonnage, large-physique inside players, his weak upper limb strength makes it difficult for him to keep his shooting action from being deformed in a melee. The overly simple inside footwork makes it difficult for Chen Cheng's advantages in speed and flexibility to be brought into play.

And his sparse finishing touch makes it difficult to score under high-intensity defense........

Chen Cheng himself is clear about the shortcomings of low-post offense, and he even said it in front of Kobe.

Listening to Chen Cheng's self-summary.

Mr. Kobe Bryant, who has gained some weight, was a little surprised, but his eyes were more appreciative.

Although Chen Cheng is a rookie, he is a super rookie touted by countless media this year.

What is commendable is that Chen Cheng did not get lost in the praise.

He did not lose his self-judgment and reflection. He still wants to improve and learn.

This made Kobe think of his former teammates. Like Chen Cheng, they were talented new insiders, but after achieving a little success, they became proud and complacent, and even refused to learn the experience of legendary superstars such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Soon, he became a wash-and-cut blow in the mouths of fans.

Eventually, he was reduced to the point of having no ball to play.

That's right!

This person is No. 24 Kobe, the center during the two consecutive championships-Little Shark'Andrew Byram’......

"Chen, these three points you mentioned are very correct."

"But you are still missing a very important thing."

Kobe picked up the coffee, looked at Chen Cheng and said with a smile

"Ah! ?"Chen Cheng was stunned.

What else?

And it was a very important point.

At this time, Kobe's second daughter Gigi wanted to ask Chen Cheng some other questions, but Lao Ke stopped her with his hand, and also made a gesture of silence, indicating that Chen Cheng should think independently.

Basketball is a competitive sport. In addition to skills, physical talent and court experience, there is also the understanding of the spiritual level of basketball.......

After about three to five minutes, Chen Cheng looked at Kobe and slowly said,"Kobe, are you talking about my lack of aggressiveness?"

Kobe was startled, then laughed with satisfaction and said,"Haha, Chen, Gigi was right about you!"

Chen Cheng smiled and glanced at Gigi who was drinking milk tea.

"Chen, you are right."

"What you lack most at the moment is aggression"

"If you don't have enough aggression, you can only be a blue-collar worker."

"Aggression means that you have to show enough aggression not only in scoring, but also in rebounding and defense to make your team go further."

Kobe analyzed slowly.

After retiring, Kobe was invited to participate in NBA video analysis. His vision is not only accurate, but also very unique.

Regarding Kobe's advice to him.

Aggression.

Chen Cheng remembered it word for word.......

Then, Kobe and Chen Cheng talked about some business issues about the NBA.

After learning that Chen Cheng did not have an agent, Kobe said he would help Chen Cheng find a qualified agent.

Chen Cheng was very grateful.

Agents are very important to NBA players.

They can help players establish a"fan-attracting" persona in front of the media, thereby signing high-priced advertising endorsements and team contracts. Even a strong agent can put forward some conditions to the team management and have a certain voice.

"Ha ha"

"Chen, if you need help, you can always call me."

Kobe smiled

"Yeah." Chen Cheng nodded.

At this time, Kobe looked at his daughter Gigi again and said,"Gigi, it's very late now. If you don't go home, your mother will lock us out."

"Yeah." GiGi nodded, turned to Chen Cheng and smiled sweetly, saying:"Brother, if you have time, you can also come and watch GiGi's game"

"Haha, okay." Chen Cheng smiled and touched Gigi's head.......

Kobe and his daughter said goodbye to Chen Cheng.

Looking at Chen Cheng who was about to leave, Kobe's eyes revealed endless expectations, and he smiled and said,"Big guy, next time I come to Los Angeles, I hope to see a stronger you."

To be honest, the reason why he asked Chen Cheng to come out tonight was more because his daughter liked Chen Cheng too much and wanted to meet her idol alone. As a daughter slave, Kobe naturally couldn't refuse.

However, after a deeper understanding, Kobe became more and more optimistic about Chen Cheng.

This big guy has a high level of understanding and a paranoid and competitive heart, which will make him continue to improve and not be proud and complacent because of a little achievement.

Although Chen Cheng is a rough guy on the offensive end, he has shown a certain dominance, which comes from his extreme deterrence on the defensive end.

He has his own defensive system like Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Dwight Howard in the Magic period.

Just imagine, once Chen Cheng's offensive end is developed, it will be a terrible thing in this era of scarce big inside players.

I don't know if Oklahoma will train him?

Our Lakers have experience in training big centers.

Kobe believes that the Lakers can pay any price if they can get Chen Cheng.

But he is not sure whether the Lakers' owners, the Buss family, will do so!!!......

Chen Cheng waved and was about to leave.

At this time, a group of young people passed by, all wearing basketball shoes and street basketball players.

They recognized Kobe and GiGi and immediately spoke up.

"Kobe..."

"You want to give birth to a son to inherit your legacy"

"Yes, Kobe, you need descendants to pass it on."......

Chen Cheng laughed when he saw this scene. He didn't expect that the United States also pays attention to this.

Kobe smiled, but didn't say much. He wanted to take Gigi away and leave the scene.

The young people behind were still chattering.

Kobe was their idol.

They hoped from the bottom of their hearts to see Kobe's son appear in the NBA in the future.

At this time, Gigi stopped.

Facing these young people, he said confidently:

"unnecessary!"

"I will do it!"......

Chen Cheng and Kobe smiled at this scene.

GiGi's confident smile seemed to tell her father's fans,"I will inherit my father's legacy! You don't need to worry about it!"