Super Lord of the Rings

Chapter 33 [Wild Cat Visits]

The two went to the Tulip Restaurant for dinner, and they both ordered the weight-loss set menu.

When Kaman first arrived at the University of Michigan, he was overweight, his playing style was stuck and slow, his blue-collar statistics, and his defense couldn't keep up. With the help of David, he managed to lose weight, and only hit a nearly double-double in the second season.

Kaman was able to participate in the NBA draft after the end of last season, but the team's poor record made it difficult for him to be selected with a high pick, so he stayed in school.

Wang Jun asked: "Chris, there is one week left, what do you think of that bet?"

"They had communication problems last season, but they didn't make it clear. Of course I support David, otherwise I wouldn't be the core. If I help you, I'm helping myself."

"With your words, I feel relieved." Wang Jun smiled. It's easy to talk to straightforward people.

Kaman opened the conversation. "You played really badly before. Adamson felt that he had a great chance to win. I can only say that this guy is so stupid that he didn't even know he was caught in a trap."

"how do I say this?"

"In previous games, even if we were on the first team, David didn't arrange for me to pull out and give you a pick-and-roll. This move must have been kept on purpose by him, and he wanted to wait for you to lose weight before trying again. It's like last year when I shot poorly. , he never let me play high pick-and-roll, just let me practice all the time, and increased the pick-and-roll cooperation in the second half. Now my mid-range shot is better, how can he not play pick-and-roll, let me always attack the basket? I think he at least There are two main tactics."

This guy really knows basketball, he's much more proficient in tactics than I am. No wonder Abby said he must be able to play in the NBA. Just as Wang Jun wanted to intervene, he was interrupted by Kaman waving his hand.

"One is the combination of inside and outside during this period of time. You move in a small area on the bottom corner and on the side. I attack in a low position. As long as the opponent doesn't have a strong inside line, I can blow the opponent. It's very simple. You just need to wait for the pass."

"The second is that Bobby and I go out to give you double screens. The guards break through with the ball, and the small forward cuts. You catch the ball on the outside and shoot. This tactic is the most important for you, and only you can do it on the team. David has always Putting Bobby on the mid-range shot was pretty obvious. Mike was on the cuts when you weren't there. How's the pressure off, isn't it?"

Wang Jun didn't even say "yes", Kaman continued to chatter.

"If you want to play well, it mainly depends on your speed and defensive strength. If they are strictly preventing you from shooting, you should still pass the ball. I think your consciousness is average. If you don't have a good chance to pass the ball to me, don't pass it to others. Ah. I want to try to play good numbers this season and participate in the NBA draft. My goal is 20+10..."

Wang Jun sighed inwardly.

This guy is not bad, but the problem of talking tuberculosis is too annoying. With Kaman, can he only be an audience? Let him say a word and he will die!

Listening to Kaman talking about the ball, Wang Jun learned a lot of new knowledge.

For example, college basketball is not like the NBA. It doesn’t need to take a plane to fly around the east and west every week. The distance between the Big Ten league teams is not too far, and it can be done by bus. Only the NCAA Tournament may require a plane. Only tournaments receive major media attention.

Kaman's goal is the NBA lottery pick, the higher the pick, the better. Signing a four-year rookie contract in this way will not only make more money than rookies outside the lottery, but will also be focused on training in the team, which has many benefits. A single step can change your entire career.

Kaman started to deal with the cold food, and Wang Jun finally had a chance to interject: "If you are selected in the second round, what contract will you sign?"

"Unless the draft is very high, it is usually a one-year or two-year contract, and the second year may not be guaranteed. I personally think that if the second-round rookie has strength, it is better to find a team for trial training after losing the draft. At least you can like it. The team is not guaranteed anyway." Kaman paused and immediately overturned his opinion. "No, don't listen to my nonsense, those who can be selected in the second round are also elites, and it is too difficult to join the NBA after being drafted.

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Wang Jun sighed: "It seems that time is running out, I have to work harder."

"You also want to participate in the NBA draft?" Kaman's reaction was astonishingly fast despite his slow speed on the court. He opened his mouth wide and forgot to chew the food.

Wang Jun can't play well in the team now, and participating in the draft seems like a fantasy.

"Of course I want to, playing in the NBA will make more money."

Wang Jun knows the net worth of NBA players.

In the 1990s, the salaries of players were not too high. Only stars got high salaries, and second-rate stars like Hornacek could accumulate tens of millions of dollars. In today's NBA, a middle-class player can get tens of millions of contracts. Even the basic salary is hundreds of thousands of dollars. You can live a good life for five years.

Kaman didn't pour cold water on Wang Jun, and said seriously: "Man, after this season, you have to participate in the draft with me. If I graduate, can the Wolverines still play well?"

Wang Jun can better understand why David is so optimistic about himself and hopes that he will make rapid progress. This is the best chance for the team to achieve results. The Wolverine's other inside strength cannot be compared with Kaman.

After eating, the two went home separately, and Wang Jun continued to practice the three training methods given by the system.

He has become more and more experienced in breathing and exhaling. He used to just exhale and hold his breath, but now he can vaguely feel it and mobilize the breath that is pressed to his dantian. This is the performance of the first small success.

Iron Banqiao, lying flat on the book, he couldn't bear it for the first twenty seconds, but now he can hold on for ten minutes.

He felt his waist and abdomen getting stronger and stronger, but the powerful muscles were surrounded by even stronger fat, so he couldn't see it.

The next afternoon, Big Ten members Wildcats came.

The game was held at the Chrysler Center Arena, and many fans came to watch the game, even though it was just a warm-up.

The strength of the two teams is equal, and they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season. Therefore, the Wildcats chose the Wolverines as their first warm-up opponent, hoping to boost their confidence with a victory.

David didn't take the wildcats seriously either, and he shouted the slogan of winning this game. Although it has the same name as the prestigious Kentucky Wildcats, Northwestern University is far behind.

When arranging the lineup, the two coaches quarreled again.

David wants Wang Jun to start, Powell to come off the bench, point guard Gordon Solo, the first-year rookie, and Luke Barnes, who is the fastest and best at launching counterattacks, to sit on the bench. The offense is based on positional warfare, with pick-and-roll coordination.

Adamson's favorite outside line is Luke, and David is optimistic about Gordon. Although he is not organized, he shoots well and doesn't occupy the ball.

Adamson hated Gordon, presumably because Gordon also took up a scholarship spot.

He shouted: "How to play with such a lineup? In the first game, let the opposing guard play suddenly? I can't bear the embarrassment of the Wolverines at home. You are ruining the tradition of the team."

"What could be more embarrassing than you yelling here?" David didn't bother to talk to Adamson.

"You won't win if you fight like this." Adamson was a little obsessive-compulsive, unable to act on what he was thinking, and felt uncomfortable all over his body.

David no longer showed weakness, and also said loudly: "The team has played fast counterattacks for five years, has it ever won? Shut up! If Wang Jun plays well today, I suggest you resign quickly and go to other teams to play counterattacks." Let's see if they need you."

The team hasn't entered the championship for many years, and Adamson actually has the nerve to mention tradition. Looking at the performance of the previous few seasons, losing is the tradition of the Wolverines.

David then arranged defensive tactics. "Zone defense, Wang Jun guards the low position on the left side, must support the opponent's big man, and don't let the opponent enter the penalty area easily. Bobby guards the middle. Everyone pay attention to the shrinkage of the formation. After grabbing the rebound, you must take it easy, understand?"

"Understood!" the players shouted together.

David called Gordon to his side again, and said: "Pay attention to Wang's running position, Chris will cover him, and pass the ball to him when he has time!"

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