One Guard

In mid-August, some NBA stars were still traveling around the world or making a splash at commercial events. But a small number of players have already started their training. Among them, most are rookies who have just entered the league. For example, the much-anticipated D'Angelo Russell, a high-ranking rookie selected by the Los Angeles people, has superstar attributes and attracts attention all the time.

Of course, many of Russell's training photos are accompanied by the Lakers owner's two daughters. It's more of a big hype show for the Lakers than a practice photo. It seems that this once powerful team has gone further and further off the track.

In addition to rookies, there are also some already successful stars who still dare not slack off and start training hard early. For example, LeBron James' training purpose is more to ensure that his condition does not decline. After all, the "old man" is really not young. But before defeating Yiyang, he didn't allow himself to grow old.

Yiyang, who was a double MVP last season and aims to build a dynasty with three consecutive championships this season, is also one of the few stars who started training in advance. This MVP is now the top player in the league, and it is not an exaggeration to say he is the top player. But the purpose of his training is still to improve!

A person who has reached the top but still wants to continue to break through all the time, in Brickley's words, "is definitely a person who doesn't know what it means to be satisfied."

Unlike other people who post training photos every three days, during Yiyang's training camp in Brickley, the outside world could hardly find any photos and news related to Yiyang. The only news related to Yiyang is that the first set of advertisements shot by Vignali for Ferragamo was released. The news in the fashion industry mentioned Yiyang.

For Yiyang, training is training, and there is no need to post sweaty photos of himself on social media like a show. There is nothing on Yiyang's social media except the progress report of the third generation of Yiyang sneakers released by Adidas.

That's why today, Mu Ran curiously came to this training facility in the suburbs of Los Angeles, hoping to see what Yiyang's training was all about. After all, the whole world is waiting to get a glimpse of this MVP.

Next to the suburban road, a path extended in front of a milky white building. Walking up the path, a large iron gate separates the building from the outside world. Mu Ran looked inside the iron gate and saw nothing except a few security personnel on duty.

"Sir, this is a private area and no photography is allowed." One of the security guards immediately greeted Mu Ran when he saw him.

The more reporters who come to the training camps of other stars, the better. But this place, on the contrary, does not welcome reporters very much.

"I have a pass. I came here at the invitation of Yi!" Mu Ran quickly took out a small card from his bag.

The security guard stretched out his hand from behind the iron gate to take the card, looked at it carefully for a while, and then finally nodded and motioned to his colleagues to open the iron gate.

"God, this is too exaggerated. It feels like a spy movie." After entering, Mu Ran did not forget to joke with the security guard.

"As you know, Mu, he never likes to be disturbed." The security guard curled his lips. He just followed the order.

After that, the security guard took Mu Ran into the white building. When Mu Ran walked into the building, he realized that there was something special about it.

Canteen, equipment training room, basketball court, swimming pool, and even a small bar... This training facility is very complete. Trainees can get the highest level of training here even without leaving home. and appropriate entertainment.

At this time, several players were sweating on the training ground. Because I was sweating all over, the jersey felt uncomfortable against my skin. So, most of the players training were shirtless.

Mu Ran saw a yellow-skinned player on the sidelines, but he was not sure who he was. It wasn't until he saw the tattoo on the inner side of the man's arm and the face that seemed to never grow old that Mu Ran realized that he didn't have any dazzling eyes!

The extremely strong guy in front of me with well-defined muscles is actually Yiyang!

Mu Ran quickly raised his camera and took a photo of Yiyang's training. It was a real training photo, not one taken for show.

Looking at Yiyang's slightly stronger body, Mu Ran couldn't help but swallow his saliva. From this point of view, Yiyang will not have the shortcoming of insufficient confrontation ability next season.

After that, Mu Ran saw Mike Bibby on the sidelines, who was completely bigger than Yiyang. Bibby was definitely not a big guy when he was playing in the NBA, but now that he has retired, he looks stronger than Westbrook. He can be called a 1.88-meter James!

Of course, Bibby wasn't the only one gathering on the sidelines. Steve Nash, Brickley, Shelvin Mack, Dwyane Wade, Rudy Gobert, and Gordon Haywood who plays for the Jazz. Haywood also seems to have gotten a lot stronger. It seems that Mike Bibby really knows how to train his body. Such a training lineup can be called an All-Star level equipment.

With such a group of guys together, the quality of training is unimaginable. Compared with the "play" played by D'Angelo Russell and the Lakers owner's two daughters, Yiyang's is called real training!

"Beep!" Nash whistled, ending the layup training program during the confrontation. Everyone was high-fiving each other and breaking a sweat seemed to be a very pleasant thing for this group of men with excess hormones.

Yiyang had long noticed that Mu Ran was on the sidelines, so he walked straight towards his only journalist friend during the break. The closer Yiyang got, the more surprised the expression on Mu Ran's face became.

"What are you eating here? Fertilizer? Look at you, I can guarantee that when you go home, Vignali won't even recognize you!"

"It's nothing to me. Have you seen Gordon? That guy has completed his transformation!" Yiyang pointed at Hayward. Only then did Mu Ran realize that Hayward's arms were not only thicker. , after arranging his hair, the little otaku who used to look a little sloppy instantly became the person in charge of good looks in this training camp.

"Has he finally come to his senses?"

"No, I heard that his girlfriend helped him design it. I'm afraid there will be another formidable opponent in the Western Conference next season." Yiyang knew very well that Hayward's improvement this summer was not just about his appearance.

"By the way, you know about Aminu's departure, right?" After taking a few photos of Yiyang, Mu Ran chatted with Yiyang about things outside.

"Although I am in the training hall, the Internet is not closed here." Yiyang raised his phone and waved it in front of Mu Ran. "The Trail Blazers gave him a four-year, US$30 million contract. He has been with the Mavericks for a long time. He can only earn US$1.04 million per year. Therefore, I support his decision. Aminu is a very professional guy and he deserves such a price."

Regarding Aminu's departure, Yiyang did not think it was a betrayal. On the contrary, Aminu's worth increased almost tenfold after playing for the Mavericks for just one year, which Yiyang felt gratified. This at least proves that the Mavericks are a team that can make players better.

Maybe for a player like Aminu, winning one championship in his lifetime is enough. The size of the contract is the most practical thing for them.

"It seems that you know the Mavericks' movements very well, but I can guarantee that you will have absolutely no way of knowing the next thing."

"tell me the story?"

"Remember about four years ago? At that time, Cuban planned to sign Deron Williams with a maximum salary and form a backcourt with you. But later, this plan was rejected."

"That's right. So he brought O.J. Mayo and Odom. Oh, and that Delonte West who pulled out a gun in the locker room." Yiyang shook his head, that was definitely the most important thing about the Mavericks. A dark time. Some time ago, Yiyang also saw photos on the Internet of fans encountering Delonte West. The guy now looks like a depressed homeless man, with no trace of a former NBA player.

"Although the time has been delayed by a few years, as far as I know, Deron is now close to signing with the Mavericks."

After hearing Mu Ran's words, a look of surprise flashed across Yiyang's face, but he quickly regained his composure.

"So, Cuban is still reluctant to let go of Delong?" Yiyang smiled.

"It seems so, but now Deron is definitely not here to form a backcourt double-gun with you. I think next season, he will be your substitute. It's amazing, you two were rivals a few years ago. Now, He will be your substitute."

"It's not surprising. In a few years, I may become Mudiay's substitute."

"Mudiay? The No. 7 pick of the Nuggets this year?" Mu Ran didn't know that Yiyang and Mudiay had a relationship.

"Well, do you have any news about him?"

"I heard that I have already started training at the Pepsi Center training hall. What, why are you interested in a rookie guard?"

Yiyang smiled happily, it seemed that the boy had listened. "Nothing. If you go to Denver, bring a message to that kid for me."

"I'm listening."

"Tell him that I really gave it my all that day in New York."

Although Mu Ran didn't know what it meant, he still agreed. From the looks of it, next season may be very interesting.

Aldridge who moved to the Spurs, Klay and Thompson who are becoming more and more mature, the Cleveland Cavaliers with a complete lineup, three super rookies who have attracted much attention, Hayward who has undergone transformation and may lead the Jazz to soar, and of course, there are also There is Yiyang, who has become stronger, and the Nuggets' No. 7 rookie.

There are still two full months before the start of the new NBA season. Mu Ran knows that it will be very difficult for him without games to watch in these two months.