Almighty Coach

Marcus stood on the court with a heart of charity.

He looked at the big man wearing sports glasses beside him, and guessed that this was the disabled Oston who was blind in one eye.

Oston has a prosthetic eye in one of his eyes, so he wears sports glasses for protection when he competes.

For Orston, being able to play games, even in the development league games, is an extremely precious opportunity.

Auston cherishes this opportunity very much, and he looks very solemn. In fact, for such a Marfan syndrome patient, every game should be regarded as the last game of his career.

After a missed shot, Orston scrambled for an offensive rebound, the first time he had the ball.

Marcus, who was facing him, hesitated slightly, then opened his arms, and did not try to block the shot, allowing Orston to layup and score the ball.

The audience at the scene immediately gave Oston thunderous applause and encouragement. A disabled person can score a goal. This is very inspirational and deserves cheers.

"Well, I'm here for charity." Marcus thought to himself. He didn't care about this goal, but he felt a bit rich as a beggar.

In the next offensive and defensive round, Orston took the initiative to get the ball in a high position, but Marcus did not immediately follow up the defense, and Orston shot directly and scored two more points.

"It's not easy for a disabled person, let me give you two more points." Marcus thought to himself.

...

One minute later, Oston received an assist from his teammate in an air cut and scored a dunk. He has already scored 6 points.

"Let him score 6 points, and this charity is almost done. I have to defend the next goal seriously." Marcus comforted himself.

In fact, these three conceded goals were all caused by Marcus's defensive oversight. The former NBA's number one center did not pay attention to Orston at all. The sky is turned upside down!

However, what Marcus didn't know was that Oston, who had scored three goals in a row, had already shown his confidence!

"It turns out that I'm so good, I can score over the head of the NBA's number one center, and even scored 6 points in a row, it's like a dream!"

"No, when I was dreaming, it seemed that I had fought against Marcus. I felt that Marcus in the dream was the same as the real Marcus."

Auston has gained confidence, he feels that he has the ability to compete with Marcus.

On the next ball, Oston held the ball directly in the low post and hit Marcus one-on-one.

Fake, turn, fake again, turn again, Orston went straight to a dreamy set of footwork, shaking Marcus out of the way, and then dunked with one hand.

The scene suddenly boiled up, a 7-foot-1-inch man, but he made such dexterous footsteps, and even shook away the number one center in the NBA!

More importantly, he is a disabled person!

After the goal, Oston was taken aback for a moment. He suddenly felt that the so-called No. 1 center in the NBA didn't seem to be difficult to deal with.

In fact, this set of steps, Auston trained for 500 hours in the dream. After nearly a thousand hours of running-in the game, Oston has become very proficient in mastering this set of footwork.

On the opposite side, Marcus's face was gloomy. He was successful in one-on-one singles by a disabled person. He felt humiliated.

"Letting you take three balls is enough to give you face, but I didn't expect you to make an inch of it." Marcus' eyes flashed coldly, and he decided to show Alston a little bit more.

The ball was passed to Marcus, and he chose to play a post-up single. He wanted to dunk a hard one on Oston's head.

In terms of body, Marcus is indeed much stronger than Orston, otherwise he would not be the No. 1 center in the NBA. Besides, Orston suffers from Marfan syndrome, so it is impossible for him to pursue weight.

I saw Marcus holding the ball in the position and directly gouging inside with his body, but Auston couldn't hold Marcus's strength at all, so he could only keep backing up.

Then Marcus leaned against Alston and turned around.

But at this moment, Oston suddenly released his strength, which made Marcus lose his balance in an instant.

Marcus is not a vegetarian, he stabilized his body instantly, and adjusted his body to a suitable offensive rhythm, directly attacking the basket.

However, Orston's hand stretched out at this time, he pulled it up, and directly cut the ball away. The timing of this draw is perfect, and the movement is also very precise.

A successful defense, in the eyes of professionals, is simply a textbook performance in low-post defense where the weak beat the strong.

Marcus was angry.

Losing one-on-one when defending, and losing one-on-one when attacking, and the opponent is a disabled person, this is too embarrassing!

After becoming angry, Marcus decided to use 100% of his skills, regardless of whether he is disabled or not, so the opponent has no arms and beautiful legs, so he will definitely not let it go this time!

However, after several consecutive offensive and defensive rounds, Marcus found that he did not take any advantage at all.

He faced Oston, although his physical fitness was far inferior to him, but his skills were very solid. More importantly, he did not look like a rookie at all, but like an old guy who had played in the NBA for a long time.

Marcus even felt that this disabled person had more experience in competitions than himself.

In the past few months, the time Oston played in his dreams has been comparable to the 30 seasons of an ordinary NBA player, and he has also accumulated 30 seasons of game experience.

Is there anyone in the NBA who can play thirty seasons?

Certainly not.

Auston, a rookie, has 30 seasons of game experience. Change to any undrafted rookie, give him 30 years of NBA game experience, and he can make a difference on the court.

In this game, Alston played 20 minutes and scored a quasi-double-double of 15 points and 8 rebounds. More importantly, he achieved this result on the head of Marcus, the former No. 1 center in the NBA.

In contrast, Marcus also scored a large double-double with 28 points and 15 rebounds. The data is more preliminary than Auston, but Marcus played a full 39 minutes.

Marcus was really not happy at all.

...

At the press conference after the game, Marcus faced the reporters with a gloomy face.

The data of 28+15 is already very good, but Marcus thinks it is not enough. Before he was injured, he was the number one center in the NBA, so Marcus felt that when he came to the Development League, he had to score a data of 30+20.

More importantly, the disabled man he was playing against got a stat of 15+8. Although this is only half of Marcus' stat, he has less playing time. Stone's numbers are no worse than Marcus'.

No comparison no harm!

When I met Marcus, I felt that I had suffered ten thousand points of damage.

"I'm the No. 1 center in the NBA! I have the same data as a disabled person. It's a shame! If the results of this game are spread, everyone will think that I can't even handle a disabled person!"

For Marcus, not to mention the same data, even a small victory in data, he is considered a loser. But from another perspective, if Marcus crushes Auston, there is nothing to be happy about. If you are the number one center in the NBA and win against a disabled person, that would be perfectly normal. There is nothing to show off!

...

15 points and 8 rebounds. This statistic is not high in the Development League. Many players who can't play in the NBA can easily average a double-double in the Development League.

But to be able to get this data in the hands of Marcus, there is gold in it. Even in the NBA, there are not many centers who can get this data when facing Marcus.

It was also the excellent performance in this game that allowed Oston to win more playing time, and Oston's statistics were mostly improved as a result.

In the next five games of the Development League, Orston can average a large double-double of 25+15 per game.

Oston's skills and body are more than enough to cope with the development league games, but the thirty seasons of game experience he gained in the dreamland are not available to other players.

The salary of the NBA Development League is very small. There was once a player who insisted on staying in the Development League. When there was no game, he had to rely on part-time jobs and part-time jobs to make ends meet.

After staying in the development league for one or two years, many young athletes find that they have no chance of entering the NBA, so they choose to play overseas, such as the leagues in China, Turkey, and Israel. The salaries of foreign aid are very good, and the worst is to go to the Philippines. It is also higher than playing in the Development League.

Therefore, in the development league, there are basically rookies who lack game experience, and experienced veteran players have left long ago.

In this environment, Auston, with thirty seasons of playing experience, stood out instantly.

Two months later, Oston finally got a chance to play in the NBA.

Oston signed a two-way contract, which means he can play for the Los Angeles Clippers for 45 days per season.

...

In the Clippers' training facility, Oston has already started practicing with other Clippers players.

On the sidelines of the game, Clippers manager Johnson was standing beside Dai Li, talking about Auston.

"Coach Li, your vision is really good. After watching his training, I can confirm that this kid can play in the NBA. He really works hard!" Johnson said while staring at Auston, That look is like looking at a cash cow.

"He lost his eyes when he was a child, and he also suffers from Marfan Syndrome, so he fell behind before he even started. If he wants to continue playing basketball, he must work harder than normal people." Dai Li After a pause, he continued, "But there is never a shortage of hardworking players in the NBA."

"His talent is also very good. Unfortunately, if there is no Marfan syndrome, he may become a great player." Johnson sighed.

"As long as he can stand on the NBA court, then he is a great player." Dai Li changed his voice, and then asked, "Are you really planning to let him appear in the Christmas game?"

"Yes! That's a national live broadcast!" Johnson put on an expression that fell into Qian'er's eyes again, and continued: "Through continuous hard work, a disabled youth finally boarded the NBA stage and fulfilled his dream. What an inspirational story, it can already be made into a movie. So I have ordered 100,000 sets of jerseys for him, as well as various souvenirs..."

Johnson talked endlessly about his money-making strategies, while Dai Li shook his head helplessly.

For Johnson, an inspirational role model like Auston is indeed a cash cow.

...

On Christmas, the Lakers face the Clippers, the same city derby, and it will be broadcast live across the United States!

Auston sat on the bench with a confused expression on his face, as if he still didn't understand his situation.

It is not the first time he has come to the Staples Center, nor is it the first time he has come to the scene of an NBA game, but this time is different, this time he is walking in the player tunnel! This time his position is on the bench! This time he is wearing a jersey with his name on it!

"NBA, I'm finally here!"

A gleam of crystal tears could not be suppressed from Auston's eye sockets.

Blind in the right eye and Marfan syndrome, Auston, a man abandoned by God, stood up again and again after experiencing blows, challenging his own destiny.

Today, he finally got his wish and came here. In this Christmas, he got the best Christmas present.

Orston still remembers that when he was twelve years old, an accident caused him to lose his right eye, and his coach persuaded him to give up basketball.

But Orston did not compromise with fate, he loves basketball, and he wants to challenge fate.

In order to be able to stay on the basketball court, he has worked harder than normal.

Because there is no right eye, when shooting, the opponent only needs to cover his left half of his sight with his hand to prevent him from seeing the basket.

Because there is no right eye, when defending in the penalty area, the opponent only needs to defend him from attacking on the left.

So on the field, Auston is always targeted.

In order to continue playing, Oston practiced hard on the right side of the offense. His right eye is invisible, so he can only attack by feeling, which is almost equivalent to laying up with his eyes closed.

He paid what ordinary people can't imagine, and finally succeeded. He became the top three high school students in the United States. He attracted many NBA scouts, and those draft websites predicted that he could be selected in the top three.

However, fate played a trick on him again, and he was found to be suffering from Marfan Syndrome!

This almost announced the end of his athletic career.

But he chose again and challenged fate!

He's done it again.

...

Finally, in the second half of the second quarter, Orston was called in.

At this moment, the audience stood up and began to break down and cheer for him. As Li Dai said, as long as Oston can stand on the court, he is a great player.

On the court, teammates gave Orston encouraging eyes, while opponents looked at Orston with complex emotions.

Such a player who was abandoned by fate is standing in front of them now. Such an opponent can only make people feel shocked!

Catch the ball, turn around, hook, and score, Oston completed his first goal in the NBA.

Also in this one, the camera lens captures tears welling up in the sockets of Alston's, left eye only!

Because his right eye is blind, his right lacrimal gland has lost its function, so his right eye cannot shed tears.

It is also this scene that seems to remind everyone that this is a disabled person, a person abandoned by God!

"Wow la la la la..." The applause was endless.

"Aoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..." resounded the audience.

Even the referee didn't pass the ball to the player who served. He hoped that Auston could enjoy the cheers and applause for a while.

This is Auston's moment, even if he just scored one goal...

...

"The disabled must be strong!" Dai Li sighed with emotion.

Li Dai gave Oston the game experience gained from 30 seasons of training. Based on this alone, he can definitely gain a foothold in the NBA. At least there is no problem in playing a rotation.

Moreover, Auston's career is destined to not last long. If one day, he is diagnosed with heart disease or aortic aneurysm, his career will also end. For patients with Marfan syndrome, it is only a matter of time.

"That's all I can do to help you. I hope that the complications of Marfan Syndrome can come later, so that I can play longer in the NBA."

...

USA Athletic Association.

"Mr. Chairman, Dai Li rejected our invitation. He expressed that he does not want to continue to serve as the head coach of the US Track and Field Team."

"Why? We have already given him enough power!" The chairman of the Athletic Association looked puzzled: "Is it because the athletic associations of other countries took the lead? Or is he going back to China as the head coach?"

"No, he didn't accept any head coaching duties, he was going to open an Olympic training camp."

The chairman of the USA Athletics Association tightened his expression: "What a big ambition!"

...

Franz Muller is on vacation.

In the just-concluded IAAF Year-end Grand Prix, Muller won the men's pole vault championship. For him, the task of this year's competition has been completed, and he can enjoy a two-month vacation.

A reminder of a new email appeared on the screen of the mobile phone. Mueller clicked on the mailbox and saw an invitation letter.

"Coach Li is going to hold an Olympic training camp!" Muller sat up from the reclining chair abruptly.

After a while, Muller called his agent: "I'm afraid my vacation will end early. I'm going to Los Angeles. Coach Li opened an Olympic training camp! Of course I'm going to participate! Next year's Olympics, I want to Defending the title!"

...

It's summer in South Africa in January.

Early in the morning, when Nick Zuma woke up, he found a strange beauty lying on his bed.

It is not unfamiliar to say that they are unfamiliar. After all, last night, Zuma and her fought for 300 rounds, at least physically, they are familiar with each other.

"What's her name?" Zuma shook his head. The hangover still had a great influence on him, making his thinking not so clear. He only remembered that this beauty was a third-line model.

For this kind of small third-tier model, it is natural to hope to be able to climb up to a world champion like Zuma. If there is any gossip, it may become a hit.

In the Olympic Games four years ago, Zuma lost to Irwin and only won the runner-up in the 400 meters, but when Irwin chose to retire again, the 400-meter event became Zuma's world. In the past two years, Zuma has almost swept the 400-meter championships in all important track and field events.

A new 400m king is born!

But Zuma always has a regret in his heart, that is, he once lost to Alvin.

Zuma felt that he could not be regarded as the king of the 400 meters until he broke Alwin's world record.

Zuma drank a large glass of water, felt much more awake, and then he went to the computer.

"An invitation to the Olympic training camp, what is this? Coach Li? The Chinese coach of the US national track and field team? He invited me to participate in the Olympic training camp!"

Zuma's heart was shocked, and the desire for the Olympic champion emerged in his heart again.

"Four years ago, Irwin, who had retired, returned to his peak form under the training of this coach Li. Maybe he will help me surpass Irwin!"

...

Justin Alexander stopped the car and glanced at the big sign of Coach Li's Physical Training Center not far away.

He took a deep breath and got out of the car.

A few minutes later, Alexander saw Dai Li.

"Coach, I want to participate in another Olympic Games!" Alexander said.

"Have you thought it through? After all, you are already 35 years old, and by then you will have to compete with a group of guys in their twenties who are at their peak." Dai Li asked with a smile.

"Yes, I don't want to retire yet, I want to work hard again!" Alexander paused, and then said: "I saw the advertisement and knew that you opened the Olympic training camp, so I came here. I still remember, in Four years ago, you helped Erwin back to the top, when we were training together, I know you can definitely help me!"

...

Dai Li sent more than 50 invitation letters, including American athletes and athletes from other countries. These are the players Dai Li is optimistic about, and most of them have A-level or S-level talents.

At the same time, Dai Li also made a wave of advertisements, accepted interviews from some media magazines, and told the world that he had opened an Olympic training camp and athletes from all over the world were welcome to participate.

Four years ago in the Olympic Games, many people still remember the miracle created by the old, weak, sick and disabled track and field team in the United States. Li Dai is also well-known, so many athletes responded immediately.

...

Domestically, Athletics Management Center.

At noon, Director Liu of the Track and Field Management Center came out of the meeting room.

Director Liu has already held a meeting all morning, and there will be a meeting in the afternoon.

The beginning of each year is a busy time. There are too many trivial things to summarize the achievements of the previous year, review the plans for the new year, and make various budgets.

Director Liu stretched, then looked at his watch, ready to go to the cafeteria for dinner. At this time, the deputy director in charge of training walked over excitedly.

Director Liu thought that there was something left unfinished at the meeting just now, so he asked, "Old Sun, let's go to the cafeteria together and talk while walking."

"Director, this matter is quite urgent." Deputy Director Sun said, "I only found out after the meeting was over. I just received several invitation letters from the United States, and Dai Li sent the invitation letter." He invited our athletes to participate in an Olympic training camp, I have checked, it is true. This is the list of invited athletes, a total of ten people."

Deputy Director Sun handed the list to Director Liu.

Director Liu took a quick look: "Are all the athletes in our track and field team who are expected to win medals on it?"

"Yes, these ten people have already reached the Olympic A standard, so they don't need to participate in the next Olympic trials." Deputy Director Sun added.

"What about the cost? What does Dai Li say?" Director Liu continued to ask.

"The training fee is free, and if there is a need for room and board, he can handle it. Director, shall we let the athletes go?" Deputy Director Sun replied.

"What's your opinion?" Director Liu asked.

"I think this is a good opportunity. The level of track and field training in the United States is higher than that in China, and Dai Li's performance as the head coach of track and field in the last Olympic Games is obvious to all." Deputy Director Sun replied.

Director Liu pondered for a few seconds: "He has already waived the training fee. We can pay for the board and lodging ourselves. We can afford it. In addition, contact Li Dai to see if we can give you a little more. It's a rare opportunity to get a training place, and it's a good idea to get one more."

...

There was a trolley case beside Zhao Yingjie's bed, which contained the newly packed luggage.

He looked at the family photo on the phone, sighed slightly, and then called his mother.

"Mom, what are you busy with..."

"I'm fine..."

"Yes, put on more clothes..."

"Mom, let me tell you something, I won't go back this year for Chinese New Year..."

"I'm going to America for training..."

"I don't know how long it will be, it may take several months..."

When Zhao Yingjie hung up the phone, tears could not help but roll down.

As an athlete, this is not the first time that I insist on training during the Spring Festival.

Zhao Yingjie still remembers that during the Spring Festival last year, he did not go home, but stayed at the base for training. His parents flew here directly and brought hot dumplings in an insulated bucket.

But this time, he was going to the United States for training, and his parents couldn't follow him.

"Mom, I really want to eat the dumplings you made!"