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A total of 28 rookies, they were divided into two groups of AB, 14 people in each group.

Li Liang was assigned to Group B and came to the training ground of the PNY Center with 27 other rookies.

The entire training ground was noisy and bustling, and there were quite a lot of people on site.

28 young people, plus coaches, scouts, staff, trainers, reporters, hundreds of people scattered in the square field of PNY center.

Just the sound of talking is buzzing non-stop.

This is still an ordinary training camp, and the official training camp in June will only be more lively.

Under the leadership of the trainer, the players first warmed up, ran circles and stretched.

These actions seem simple and ordinary, and scouts have already begun to observe the players on the sidelines.

The NBA is the basketball league with the strongest confrontation, the most intense, and the highest technical level in the world. Any small detail can determine the strength of a player and the victory or defeat of a team.

The development of scouting work to this day has already become nuanced and pervasive.

One of these scouts is to observe the flexibility and coordination of the players when they are warming up, which are very important for basketball.

The second is to closely observe the movement habits of players when running, because poor posture and exercise posture will lead to an increased risk of injury.

Li Liang has done both of these things very well. Flexibility and coordination have always been his strengths, but it is not shown in the [Physical Quality] dimension.

It is an invisible attribute.

Running posture is even better.

Good coordination and flexibility make his running very stretched, unlike some big men who will be stiff.

The warm-up is over soon, and then the physical examination will begin.

Physical testing is a basic item for player evaluation. A series of data such as height, weight, wingspan, and jumping allow scouts to have an objective understanding of players.

Of course, physical testing is not mandatory, after all, personal physical data is private.

Some rookies will refuse physical examination.

Part of it is that they are strong and famous, and they don't need this kind of basic test to show themselves.

Part of it is that I don’t have too much confidence in myself. Instead of exposing my weaknesses, it’s better to keep mysteries and use my performance on the field to speak.

The venue of the PNY Center is specially made, square, and two standard basketball courts intersect horizontally and vertically to form a cross shape.

Therefore, there are a total of 4 baskets on the field, which are exactly divided into four areas.

Two for static body measurements and two for dynamic body measurements.

Li Liang did not resist the physical examination.

He generously measured static data such as height, arm span, weight, body fat, and standing height.

The measured data did not come as much of a surprise.

The height is 6 feet 8 inches 7 barefoot, 6 feet 8 inches 9 in shoes, and can be called 6 feet 9 to the outside world.

Converted into centimeters is about 205.

No change in wingspan at 7-foot-1 and 232 pounds, up 5 pounds from early April.

Although the weight has increased, the body fat has decreased, 7%, reaching a very good level. Li Liang remembered it was 11% before.

Standing height, hand length, hand width, etc. have not changed from the past.

In general, Li Liang's static data is not too attractive.

However, as a Chinese player, neither wingspan nor body fat have been deducted points, which is already very good.

After the static test, go to the dynamic group to conduct the tests of in-situ vertical bounce, in-situ touch height, maximum vertical bounce, maximum touch height, bottom line return run and 3/4 field sprint.

First, the test of in-situ touch height, maximum touch height and maximum vertical bounce is carried out.

After completing the mission training of [Bounce] on the plane, Li Liang has not tested his own jumping level yet.

In the past, Li Liang's in-situ vertical jump was only 24 inches, about 60 centimeters, which is quite ordinary.

Now, through hard training (1 point) and a small task bonus (10 points), his bounce has improved.

Li Liang leaped vigorously, and he obviously felt that he was jumping higher than before!

"29.5 inches, Bruce Lee."

The staff gave the data, Li Liang's in-situ vertical jump increased by 4.5 inches! That is, an increase of exactly 10 cm.

Generally speaking, this data is still in the middle and lower reaches, and is already close to the middle reaches.

Li Liang successfully completed the subsequent baseline run and 3/4 field sprint.

The top can't be reached, but the middle is okay, at least not the bottom.

Especially in the lateral movement test, that is, the crab step test, Li Liang's results are quite good.

This is normal, his lateral movement pace has been added many times, faster and more solid than some sophomore rookies.

The physical test in the morning lasted for an hour, and the training staff collected all the data and sent a copy to every scout, manager and reporter on the scene.

The scouts sat in the stands and scanned the data reports.

Generally speaking, this group of rookies does not have particularly amazing physical talents.

After all, the particularly amazing ones will not appear here.

Basically, they are all well-behaved. Li Liang is not conspicuous among them, but he is not garish either.

It doesn't belong to the kind of people who just glance at the eyeballs and know that this guy is completely hopeless.

Some scouts even paid more attention to him.

Now scouts are working on big data, classifying and integrating various data of players, hoping to judge and screen players more accurately through data.

Although the physical test data like Li Liang seems a little mediocre, it is somewhat in line with the "reliable defensive role player" sample in some scouting data models.

This is what Li Liang pursued in his mission, and it is naturally the same as reflected by the data.

At this time, Max also got the physical test data of the players, and he paid a little attention to Li Liang, a related party.

"This kid feels okay, but it doesn't seem like he's just here to join in the fun. I just don't know how the offensive level is."

Max originally thought that Li Liang came here for a formality based on his relationship, and took a few photos to join in the fun and add some value to himself.

Then when he returned to China to fight for the opportunity to play, in addition to "NCAA championship member", he could also add "trial training with an NBA team" in his resume, but he was not selected in the end.

Judging from the physical test now, this Bruce Lee does have the physical foundation to play in the American professional league.

After the physical test, the players began to test the basic skills of holding the ball under the leadership of the trainer.

Everyone was divided into four groups, seven people in each group, and under the guidance of the half-court trainer, they practiced low-confrontation ball control, dribbling, passing, layup and shooting.

It is also a relatively simple test. Five trainers stand in the half court and act as defenders.

The player then takes the ball, starts from midfield, and dribbles around the three tryouts on the perimeter.

Then, under the interference of the two trainers in the interior, he chose to layup or shoot.

The trial trainer will make low-intensity interference while directing the players to do technical movements, and the test is the basic skills.

Li Liang is not afraid of this project, because his basic skills in ball control and dribbling are not bad.

He can successfully complete basic dribbling, passing, turning, crotch, and passing.

Four years of hard training at the University of Kentucky was not in vain.

But in the system, his [pass control ability] and [offensive ability] scores are very low.

The reason is that he has no way to complete these actions under high-intensity and high-confrontation situations.

Not to mention the NBA's confrontation standard, even the NCAA's confrontation standard, Li Liang is not qualified.

There is no way, the talent is there, the reaction speed, explosive power and sensitivity of the muscles are not good, and it will fail against a strong technique.

Many players who are not stable with the ball in the NBA and miss open shots, if they drop one or two confrontation levels and play in low-level leagues, all of them are all-rounders who can shoot suddenly and pass the ball.

On the contrary, some rising stars with comprehensive skills in the NCAA are useless in the NBA.

Adam Morrison, known as "Bird Second", is the representative. Of course, he is mainly affected by diabetes.

Now that low-intensity trial training is going on, the trainers are all mean, and Li Liang is of course not afraid.

Still successfully completed a series of actions, ball control, changing direction, passing, layup, emergency stop jump shot, completed very smoothly.

It's just that the scouts and managers on the sidelines can tell at a glance-this kid can't attack with the ball.

Each of them is an expert. Li Liang's strength and speed when passing the ball are obviously insufficient. This kind of confrontation will lose the ball.

Max shook his head, thinking that he still can't do it. With this level of ball handling, he can only play in NBDL, and he is still a substitute.

Li Liang thought it was pretty good, anyway, his shining point was not holding the ball.

[Transmission and control ability] In the dimension, he hasn't done a single task yet.

The test of the basic skills of ball control is over, and the last item in the morning is free confrontation.

28 players, scattered on 4 fields, can be combined freely to play 3v3 or 4v4 half-court matches.

There is no referee, no outcome, just like playing wild ball with your friends, you can show your offensive and defensive skills to your heart's content.

The rookies started their respective combinations.

Some people who know each other form a team, and some will match up a little bit, one insider and two outsiders.

The venue was in full swing for a while, like a flea market for bargaining.

However, it is different from playing wild ball. In wild ball, everyone hopes to be assigned to strong teammates, but in training camp, they hope to be assigned to weak teammates.

Only when his teammates are weak can he have a chance to perform.

As a result, Li Liang suddenly became a favorite from the public enemy in the locker room.

As the drinking fountain of the championship team, it is well known that Li Liang is not good enough. Who put him on TV?

Several players rallied closely around Li Liang, assuming that whoever wants to rob Bruce Lee from me, I will fight him desperately.

Li Liang received unprecedented treatment in the past, I really don't know whether to be happy or sad.

In the end, Li Liang formed a team with Darius Johnson-Odom of Marquette University and French kid Fournier.

Li Liang did not expect to be on the same team as Fournier.

He was regarded by Li Liang as one of his competitors and ranked first on the list.

However, both of them are considered foreigners in the United States, so they have a natural affinity.

Because of Fournier's strength, others are reluctant to join in.

After the formation of the team, the teams began to consciously conduct pairing training.

They soon found their opponents, University of Missouri guards Kim - English, Marcus - Damon, forward Ricardo - Ratliff, three members of the "Missouri Squad".

All three are from the University of Missouri, declared for this year's NBA draft at the same time, and signed up for this training camp together.

The University of Missouri has an excellent record of 30 wins and 5 losses in the Big 12 this year, and is one of the popular teams in the NCAA.

As a result, they failed in the second round and lost to Norfolk State University.

Norfolk's core Kyle O'Quinn is in this training camp, so it's not like friends don't get together.

Because March Madness performed poorly and did not get a better opportunity to perform, the draft prospects of the three are unclear.

This time in New Jersey, they naturally want to make a name for themselves and get the attention of scouts.

In their view, perhaps Li Liang's team would be a breakthrough.

There is a weakness that can be eaten raw, and there is a strong player like Fournier for comparison. It is really a good test stone.

Coincidentally, Li Liang and Fournier also thought so, and the Missouri trio is undoubtedly very strong.

The three are from the same team, and their cooperation and tacit understanding must be excellent. Confronting them can test their strength.

Both sides are gearing up, treating each other like chicken feed.

On the surface, they have to clap hands very easily, and even joke about it.

At the beginning, I played on both sides, you voted one, I voted one, and I didn't defend much.

Slowly, the intensity began to increase, and the Missouri trio took the lead.

Kim English used Ratliff's pick-and-roll, went inside from the middle, and then made a one-handed dunk!

This dunk means that the two sides are about to start getting serious.

It's still the Missouri trio with Marcus Damon on the perimeter.

At 6-foot-3, he was the main point guard and leading scorer at the University of Missouri.

Odom is facing him, and it's a direct conversation between the two point guards.

Odom's height is only 6-foot-2, 1.88 meters. He once won the All-American team in his sophomore year and entered the All-American second team in his junior year.

In his senior year this year, he was selected to the first team of the Big East and was nominated for the best team in the United States. It can be said that he is very capable.

He is not tall, but he is full of vitality on both offensive and defensive ends, especially on the defensive end, and is good at "mad dog" biting.

Damon understood Odom's defense, and when the opponent pressed up, he covered the ball with his back.

Then, taking advantage of his height and weight, he pressed Odom from the outside all the way into the three-second zone.

Against the defense, a small throw made two points!

Damon is indeed strong and experienced, and will take advantage of his body.

Two of the trio scored, and of course it was Ratliff's turn.

Ratliff faced Li Liang.

As a weak opponent, he must perform well and beat Li Liang!

Ratliff was the No. 3 scorer at the University of Missouri, proficient in various offensive skills, and the number one rebounder in the team, a pillar figure.

He ran to the 45-degree waist to ask for the ball, and Damon passed the ball to him from beyond the three-point line, and then ran away to make the two one-on-one.

Ratliff caught the ball with his back, then turned to face the frame, took a little tentative step, and accelerated with the ball from the right side!

Like Damon, Ratliff wants to force Li Liang with his body and footsteps.

The skills of dribbling under the crotch and changing directions are only used in casual play.

When it comes time to fight, nothing beats a strong body and a quick first step.

Ratliff rushed to the three-second zone with the ball, crushing Li Liang with his body...

Hey...why can't you stand it?

Hey... why didn't you rush over?

Ratliff felt a little dazed.

Li Liang was like a moving wall, firmly blocking Ratliff!

He put the 45-degree waist to the bottom line and blocked it tightly.

Ratliff rushed to the bottom line and ran out of space, so he could only turn around with the ball.

dead ball!

He threw the ball back to his teammate.

The first attack failed.

Ratliff thought, it must be because he hasn't found his status yet.

Li Liang didn't think so.

"You still want to attack me with one step? Is your fucking first step as fast as Old Qiao? You are so naive."

Li Liang slandered in his heart. Having been tortured by rookie Jordan, he would not be afraid of such a simple and rude step.

No one can compare to Li Liang's match-up treatment. How could he pay attention to these low-level rookies.

On the sidelines, a scout who was supposed to observe Johnson Odom couldn't help seeing Li Liang's defense this time.

"It feels like something." The scout named Ryan West thought.