Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 162: A Chance to Witness the Moving Great Wall

The effects of weight loss are very obvious.

In particular, it changed the muscle circumference of the upper and lower body.

Having thick legs has its advantages; it makes the chassis more stable.

However, excessive leg muscles cannot be easily converted into explosive power; instead, they can hinder the body's flexibility.

But now, after several months of adjustment, Yao Ming's solid footwork near the basket has made everyone in the stands drool.

Standing upright, he can almost reach the height of the basketball hoop. He can jump high, combine footwork with a soft hook shot, and it's terrifying to even think about.

How many inside players can interfere with him?

However, after losing weight, there will be a very direct problem.

That is a weakening of the ability to fight back.

This is a problem that almost all high school students, college students, and even international players have to face.

International players, in particular, can be incredibly successful in their home leagues, even surpassing Jordan himself, but once they enter the NBA, they can't adapt to the high intensity of the NBA and immediately fade into obscurity.

This is a problem that any team should be worried about.

"Jerry, he's very good, agile, and technically excellent, but I'm worried about whether he can adapt to the NBA," Grizzlies head coach Sidney Lowe whispered to West beside him in a corner of the stands.

Without a doubt, Yao Ming was excellent. He could run and jump, and he had all the skills a center should have.

But she's too thin.

She is 2.26 meters tall and weighs 121 kilograms, which is really thin.

Even when he was this thin, Yao Ming was still quite agile.

But what if you lose your agility after gaining weight in the NBA?
There are many similar cases, and it's not just inside players; it's the same for outside players. They look sharp and fast, but once they enter the NBA, they lose their speed if they don't gain weight to avoid contact with the defense, and if they do gain weight, they lose their speed.

Those who languish in the middle will ultimately be eliminated.

Lowe is afraid that this situation will happen to Yao Ming.

Jerry West, with his gray hair, glanced at him and shook his head inwardly.

He didn't have much affection for Lowe.

Back when he was with Wolves, his coaching was a complete mess, with a winning percentage of less than 30%.

Now with the Grizzlies, he's still stuck in the same place; after two seasons, his winning percentage still hasn't broken 30%.

With this level of skill, West thinks he could at best be a coaching assistant.

In addition, with new people and a fresh atmosphere, now that I've come to Memphis, I need to make changes.

With his first strike, West was about to aim for Lowe.

If the team loses, who else but the head coach should take the blame?

He already has someone in mind to succeed him: his old friend Hubie Brown, who has been out of work for many years and is now a commentator on TNT.

Therefore, West didn't take Lowe's idea to heart.

Yao Ming has lost weight, but there are risks involved if he gains weight again.

But you have to see who made him lose weight.
It's Tang Sen!

West found out everything: Duffy contacted Townsend, and after Townsend met Yao Ming, Yao Ming began to lose weight.

Chinese media have reported on this.

Looking at the changes in Yao Ming's muscle mass, West guessed what Tang Sen was thinking.

They probably felt that Yao Ming's upper and lower body muscles were not coordinated and wanted to adjust them by first reducing and then increasing the amount of muscle.

If another trainer had done this, West might have had some doubts.

But this is Tang Sen.

Brown also gained weight, but his athleticism remained the same.

That means that even if Tang Sen helps Yao Ming gain more weight, he may still be able to maintain his current agility.

That would be terrifying.

It's tough, agile, tall, and technically skilled, with a shooting range that can even reach the three-point line.

He's smart enough to facilitate play and distribute the ball effectively.

There's also air defense.

A player like that is absolutely the cornerstone of any team.

Fortunately, Gasol was on the team.

West had already planned it out. Even if Yao Ming camped under the basket in the future, with Gasol's help defense ability, the Grizzlies' interior defense would become impenetrable.

We also have Shane Battier up front.

Hubie Brown is also good at coaching defense.

With this frontcourt combination, the Grizzlies' defense will be incredibly formidable.

With Jason Williams in the lineup, if they can manage to acquire another excellent shooting guard to boost their offensive firepower, the Grizzlies' roster will be complete. After two years of development, they might actually be able to emerge from the wild West and contend for the championship.

Thinking about this, West also felt that Lowe was quite nice.

At the very least, he's a master at leading his team to the top draft pick.

The Grizzlies are currently last in the Western Conference and second-to-last in the entire league, so their chances of getting the number one draft pick are very high.

He turned his head to observe the changing expressions of the many old foxes around him.

He knew these people well.

For example, Riley, leaning against the stands, had no expression on his cold face, but his slightly narrowed eyes told West that this guy had developed a strong interest in Yao Ming.

Mourning's kidney disease is a major blow, and he only has one year left on his contract.

Riley, who is ruthless enough, wouldn't be surprised if he really traded Mourning for the number one draft pick.

Of course, there's also Klaus, that fat guy.

He made no secret of his longing for Yao Ming.

He missed out on Brown last year, and then watched Brown become the youngest player to score 50 points under Townsend's training. Doesn't he regret it?

Now, an even more talented Yao Ming has arrived, following the same path as Brown, and has found Tang Sen to train with.

Can Krause resist the urge to think, "Will Yao Ming become the next Brown?"

He has stockpiled several centers, but who wouldn't want a better one?

Chandler is certainly good, but Yao Ming at 17 years old could already beat Chandler.

There are also prodigies.

Jordan kept a low profile for half a season, and the Wizards' record plummeted, clearly indicating that they were aiming for the number one draft pick.

Not to mention that they had already scouted Yao Ming last year.

If Yao Ming had run for the draft back then, they probably would have chosen Yao Ming instead of Brown.

Jordan was humiliated because of Brown. Didn't he want to get back on his feet and get another big man to prove his draft judgment?

With Hill's return, the Wizards' roster will be formidable.

So when he thought about it, West realized that he had quite a few competitors.

So the best option is to get lucky and draw the top scholar's lot in one go.

As for the possibility of someone getting the number one pick and then not choosing Yao Ming, but instead choosing Jay Williams, West believes it's simply impossible.

May 19th, 18 days to go.

West couldn't help but silently pray that this year would be perfect and that he would draw the top draft pick.

At the same time, Duffy, who was standing on the sidelines with Tang Sen, quietly observed the representatives of each team in the stands and asked Tang Sen in a low voice: "Tang, if you were to think about it, which team do you think Yao should go to?"

"I?"

Tang Sen paused for a moment, then said, "Then I hope he comes to the Magic. If he does, I'll train Kwame to be a power forward."

With Brown's height and weight, he could definitely be developed into a power forward.

Duffy chuckled. "The Magic are already number one in the East, what makes them think they can get Yao Ming?"

"And what about you?" Tang Sen countered.

Tang Sen was also quite curious about what Duffy, as a professional agent, was thinking.

Duffy hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "I want him to go to New York because I want to make money, you know, making money is also very important in the NBA."

"That's true."

Tang Sen smiled.

There can only be one champion, and sometimes winning really depends on luck. So, compared to pursuing the championship, simply making money is also a good option.

The one-hour training session ended quickly.

In the stands, West led the way, and suddenly bursts of applause rang out.

Yao Ming was taken aback, but also felt flattered and grateful, and responded with thanks.

Tang Sen nodded silently.

The fact that they received applause is enough to prove that this joint trial was a success.

But this is just the beginning.

From April to August, a period of four months.

Last year, I trained Brown for six months. At that time, the system's enhancements were limited, and six months of training was equivalent to one or two years of training.

The bonus has now almost doubled.

The four months of dedicated training he underwent might be equivalent to two to three years of normal growth.

Therefore, Tang Sen is really looking forward to seeing what kind of transformation Yao Ming will undergo under his guidance.

Yao Ming did not give an interview to reporters.

His trip is not over yet.

The following morning, he was to undergo a physical examination by the Knicks' team doctor.

In the afternoon, he will have a separate tryout with the Bulls.

By the second day of the trial, Yao Ming's name had spread throughout the United States.

Stu Jackson, representing the league, praised Yao Ming: "I admire his height, his shooting skills, his passing ability and rebounding ability. My God, he can do everything."

Representatives from the various teams present also expressed their praise for Yao Ming.

"I've never seen a player who's so tall and so agile. He's full of imagination." Even the usually serious Riley couldn't help but smile during the interview.

And there's Kupchak, who came representing the Lakers.

In an interview, Kupchak said with a hint of regret, "To be honest, I kind of regret coming here, because I only realized how good he is after I came. It's a pity we have Shaq, otherwise I would have done everything I could to get him."

Of these, the Knicks were the most eager.

Layden practically raved about Yao Ming, and finally stated that he would do his best to bring Yao Ming to New York, even at a huge cost.

As a Knicks supporter, The New York Times also published a lengthy review praising Yao Ming from various angles.

At the end of the report, the tone shifted, and Tang Sen was mentioned.

"After finishing his tryouts in Chicago, Yao Ming will head to Orlando, where he will receive training guidance from Tang."

"Brown has proven Don's ability to unlock players' potential with his outstanding performance."

"In the interview, Yao revealed that his idol is Sabonis."

"We are saddened that Sabonis left the league this season, but we will never forget the sensation he caused when he chose to enter the NBA."

"Everyone is looking forward to his performance, but we all know that he is riddled with injuries and has missed the best years of his life."

"And now, Yao has arrived. He's like Sabonis, with all-around skills. He can run, jump, and shoot three-pointers."

"Many people regret that they didn't get to see the world's strongest team in the NBA."

"But now they have an opportunity to witness a mobile Great Wall from China!"

On the plane to Orlando.

To avoid suspicion, Gabriel has already returned to Orlando.

Tang Sen and Yao Ming traveled together, and his agent team followed.

Just like Brown last year, a professional team is needed to support him in order to train fully.

As soon as he got off the plane, the sweltering heat of Orlando made Yao Ming instinctively stretch his muscles.

Although Chicago has warmed up in April, the temperature can still drop to single digits at night, making it somewhat chilly.

But in Orlando in April, daytime temperatures can reach nearly 30 degrees Celsius, there is little rainfall, and it is always sunny.

"Brother Sen, when can I start training?"

Yao Ming is already quite impatient.

"Don't rush, take a couple of days to rest and have some fun. This is Orlando, after all."

Disney and Universal Studios are world-famous; it would be a waste not to have a good time.

Yao Ming thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Let's train first. There'll be plenty of time later."

"Fine, whatever you say."

Tang Sen didn't care.

Because Tang Sen chose Windermere as the training facility, Duffy helped Yao Ming rent a house in Windermere.

Windermere is quite large, with both luxurious villa areas like Maddie Brown's and more ordinary lakeside communities with pleasant surroundings.

Yao Ming's parents will also come to the United States to take care of him.

As for Tang Sen, in order to make it easier to train the players, he also took the opportunity to move.

I didn't go back to Brown's place.

It's inconvenient for such a large family; we can't really ask the older brother to move out.

Originally, I was unsure where I would go in the future, especially since my family was settled in Los Angeles, so there was no need to buy a villa in Windermere.

It's not that I can't afford it.

With a monthly income of $600,000, Tang Sen could easily afford a villa worth several million dollars.

But then I thought, it's just a villa. I can earn more money in the future, so I might as well buy it.

After all, I grew up in Orlando, and it won't be a problem for me to come here for vacations when I have a family in the future.

If all else fails, you can treat it as an investment.

This is Windermere, the best location in Orlando.

I mentioned this idea to Rivers by chance last time, and then DeVos helped out. One of his business partners had a vacant villa by the lake, not far from Maddie Brown's house.

Tang Sen felt that DeVos wanted him to stay in Orlando for a long time, which was why he was so enthusiastic.

The deal was agreed upon before we came to Chicago: $480 million.

The property transfer isn't finished yet; there's still cleaning to be done, so it'll be a few more days before we can move in.

As they parted, Tang Sen said, "If you're going to start training tomorrow, you'd better be prepared. You've probably heard that my training starts at five o'clock."

"no problem."

Yao Ming answered without hesitation.

Tang Sen nodded, took his leave, and departed.

The rented house was fully equipped, ready for immediate move-in. Yao Ming let his family in Shanghai know he was safe and sound, and instead of wandering around aimlessly, he took some time to study English and went to bed early that night.

The next morning, shortly after four o'clock, he got up on time to wash up.

Zhang Mingji followed along; he had lived in the United States and temporarily took care of Yao Ming's daily life, also serving as a translator and driver.

So when Yao Ming gets up, he has to get up too.

It was past four o'clock, and it was still dark. Zhang Mingji couldn't help but complain, "Seriously, is there really a difference between starting training at five o'clock and starting at eight o'clock? Does it have to be that the day's plan starts in the morning?"

Yao Ming changed his clothes and put on his sneakers with an expectant look on his face, and then said, "Even Jordan started a breakfast club, so it must be useful."

Zhang Mingji sighed and had no choice but to get out of bed.

The two arrived at the nearby basketball court at 4:40.

To their surprise, several luxury cars were already parked outside the stadium.

"Holy crap, Ewing!"

Zhang Mingji exclaimed in surprise as he saw Ewing, who had just gotten off the bus.

Yao Ming's eyes lit up; this was a legendary center.

Ewing stopped and looked over.

Yao Ming quickly told Zhang Mingji to stop the car and went to meet him.

"You must be Yao Ming." Ewing's eyes lit up, then he exclaimed incredulously, "My God, you're so tall!"

Yao Ming smiled shyly, his heart pounding with excitement.

He almost forgot that training with Tang Sen was the same as training with these NBA stars.

(End of this chapter)