Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 206 A Purer Marksman
Team training starts at eight o'clock.

At 7:30, the players began to arrive at the training center.

At this time, Miles' early morning training session had not yet ended, so they could catch a glimpse of each other.

DeMar Johnson sat on the floor, stretching his body, watching Miles sprinting and dunking in the distance, and turned to ask Kenyon Dooling beside him.

"Kenyan, do you think he can stick with it?"

Dulin glanced at Miles, thought for a moment, and said, "Probably, it should take about a month."

Johnson nodded, then sighed, "I don't know if he can keep it up, but I'm starting to feel like I'm going to die from this level of training intensity."

The daily training was like being in hell.

Dulin also sighed and encouraged, "Hang in there a little longer. At least I feel like I'm making progress."

It's true that it's intense, but it's effective.

So Dulin felt he could grit his teeth and keep going.

Johnson nodded, then suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Did you drink again last night?"

Dulin's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly sniffed his own body.

"No."

He shook his head frantically.

Johnson gave you a knowing look and laughed, "See? You must have been secretly drinking it."

Dulin then realized what was happening and gritted his teeth, saying, "You don't understand."

Johnson pursed his lips, thinking to himself that he didn't understand, but he still warned, "Anyway, be careful. If that devil catches you, you'll die a horrible death."

Dulin gave a wry smile and dared not say anything more.

At this moment, Tang Sen and others arrived, clapped their hands, and called on everyone to start warming up.

Just after eight o'clock, Miles also finished his training.

He even came over to greet Tang Sen.

"Sir, I've arrived on time today."

"That's good."

Since he was leaving, Tang Sen naturally didn't need to give him the cold shoulder anymore.

He left happily.

"Tang, what if he really insists on doing it?" Tedsky couldn't help but ask.

Without turning his head, Tang Sen said, "I'm a man of my word."

He paused for a moment, then added, "But I believe he won't be able to stick with it."

This kid looks well-behaved now, but he's still suffering from the aftereffects of being frightened.

Looking at how happy he was just now, you can tell that he feels that this matter is over and he is fine.

This reaction only shows that he did not realize the seriousness of the matter.

"Don't talk about him anymore."

Townsend waved his hand, saying that for him now, Miles' only value was to serve as a stark negative example, telling the remaining players that if you want to succeed, you have to persevere.

Tang Sen looked at a bald player on the field who was moving quickly across a row of marker discs and asked, "What do you think of Morris?"

In addition to the main roster, there are four players on training camp contracts.

I don't know where Leiden got them from.

Michael White, for example, was drafted by the Knicks themselves in the second round of the 2001 NBA draft.

A short and stocky forward.

However, after being selected, he did not sign a contract. He played for one season in the NBDL last season, and this season he was spotted by Leiden and recruited into the team.

They say they believe he can become the next Barkley!

To this, Tang Sen could only say that Leiden was being far too idealistic.

You can't assume he's like Barkley just because he's short, stocky, and has a big butt.

What are Barkley's athletic abilities, and what are White's athletic abilities?

If these players had even a tiny bit of physical talent or technical skill, they wouldn't have been eliminated from the NBA.

There will definitely be weaker teams that choose to take a gamble.

Since there isn't any, it can only mean that talent is limited.

And one of these players is Maurice Evans.

He was an undrafted player in 01.

One reason he was not selected was his age; born in 78, he was already 23 years old when the draft took place.

And the skills are just so-so.

After playing in college for three years, I still haven't developed a consistent scoring method.

They rely more on their explosive physical talent to play basketball.

If he were younger, he might have been selected based on his physical talent.

But if you lack skill and are too old, even the best athletic talent won't help.

Last season, the Wolves gave him a chance, but after playing only ten games and averaging 2 points per game, he was released by the Wolves.

This summer, I've been running around everywhere, but I still haven't secured a single contract.

Leiden recognized his athletic talent, which led to his offer of a training camp contract.

At his age, he has experienced setbacks, so he works especially hard.

Tang Sen saw this in him and was considering whether or not to give him a chance.

Tedsky glanced at Evans, knowing what Tangsen valued, and nodded, "He's good, he's acceptable."

Tang Sen nodded and said no more.

The next day, Miles arrived at the training center on time as usual.

Everyone has seen his condition and is curious whether he can persevere.

However, right now, no one has time to pay attention to him.

The preseason is about to begin.

The Knicks' first game was naturally against the Nets, who were just across the river.

Firstly, it's close by, avoiding the hassle of traveling.

Secondly, in Layden's words, since they are aiming for the championship, they have to at least compete with last year's second-place team in the East.

A big market is a big market.

The preseason games in Orlando were so quiet that even the front stands were not full.

In New York, when Tang Sen arrived at the arena, the streets surrounding Madison Square Garden were already bustling with traffic, and police were deployed to maintain order.

Fortunately, Tang Sen learned from his mistake and chose to come by bicycle.

"Tang, have you helped us develop a Jordan?"

As he walked, it was the same as always; fans kept greeting Tang Sen and asking him about the players' training.

It refers to Desean Stevenson.

Tang Sen also observed this guy; he definitely has athletic talent, and he's a typical player who relies on his physicality to play basketball.

His attitude is pretty good. He doesn't talk much in the team, but he doesn't slack off at all during training.

He gritted his teeth and persevered through the intense testing and training.

As for whether he could technically master it, Tang Sen still had doubts and would wait and see.

After all, technical training hasn't even started yet.

Learning ability and sports intelligence are also a kind of talent.

As the Knicks' dedicated local network, MSG Network never misses a Knicks game, and even games broadcast live across the United States will be replayed or recorded afterward.

They are also one of the most important channels for local New York fans to watch Knicks games.

The hosts are Mike Brin and Walter Frazier, a well-known golden duo in New York.

Especially the latter, who is a legendary Knicks star and a key contributor to their championship win.

New York fans would feel a bit lost if they didn't hear his rhyming commentary like "duping and hooping" on TV one day.

The two had already started warming up the crowd before the competition even began.

"It's a pity that our top pick hasn't returned to the team yet, otherwise we could have enjoyed his excellent performance today," Mike Brin said regretfully.

He said it was okay, he had read the report that Yao Ming played exceptionally well at the Asian Games.

"It's like Superman fighting the Penguin; they're not even in the same league."

Using an analogy, Brin then asked Frazier if he had been following the progress of the training camp.

"I heard that some self-important genius was late for training on the very first day," Brin scoffed. He didn't name names, but the media had already reported it.

There is no further information regarding how this will be handled.

Frazier snorted and said, "I will always believe one thing: there are many geniuses, but those who can become top stars must be both geniuses and hard-working."

"If a player doesn't work hard enough, then he doesn't deserve to be called a genius. Honestly, I hope Tang will deal with this guy seriously."

Media reports have indicated that with so many players in the training camp, the final decision on who gets eliminated depends on Tang Sen's opinion.

"Let's not talk about this anymore, it's boring."

Frazier looked disgusted and said, "All I want to know now is how much stronger Alan has become after the summer."

Everyone else was a rookie, but Layden stirred up Garnett's old hole, talking about being the next Jordan or something.

But after all, the season has just begun, and no one expects these rookies to be fully developed right now.

Sather trained diligently alongside Tang Sen for four months before he finally mastered the skill.

But Houston is different.

He entered Tangsen's million-dollar club, and no one knows how strong he became in just one summer.

Brin said, "He shouldn't disappoint us. Kobe said in an interview that he has completely evolved and is incredibly strong."

"Phil also said that Kobe's growth over the summer was terrifying to him!"

Jackson used the word "terrible" in his own words.

It's easy to imagine how much Kobe improved.

So, just like New York fans, Los Angeles fans are looking forward to the Lakers' first preseason game tomorrow, wanting to see just how terrifying the evolved Kobe will be.

At this point, the players from both sides entered the field.

The commentator, Malfoy Albert, who has worked for the Knicks for many years, immediately contacted Tang Sen.

"Tang, are the lads ready?"

He asked humorously.

Tang Sen doesn't like dealing with the media.

But this is New York, there's nothing we can do about it.

“You should ask Spike. He said he trusts me, so you can trust me too.” Tang Sen pointed to Spike Lee on the sidelines, without giving a direct answer.

You have to say you're prepared, what if someone messes up?

However, Tang Sen knew that many Knicks fans were there to see Houston today.

Tang Sen himself was also curious.

After three months of rigorous training in the summer, will Houston be able to adapt to the court?

I feel there's no problem, but if I don't play in the competition, who will know?

The match began amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the fans.

Last season's crushing defeat in the Eastern Conference Finals prompted the Nets' management to take a gamble.

They traded Van Horn to the 76ers for the 36-year-old Mutombo.

This is a big bet.

Mutombo is considered a veteran in the league, but he is already 36 years old.

Moreover, he still has a three-year, 50 million contract.

It's likely that the 76ers sold Mutombo to the Nets because they were worried about him being too old and having a long contract, and they didn't want him to become a liability.

Tang Sen believes that the West is frantically stockpiling centers because of O'Neal.

Upon arriving in the East, Brown's presence caused the value of centers to rise.

The Nets probably traded Mutombo because they thought he could hold his own against O'Neal.

The problem is that last season, Mutombo couldn't beat Brown in the Magic's game against the 76ers.

No sooner had this idea come to mind than Mutombo, who started the game, showed Tangsen what it meant to be old but still strong.

He attacked Chandler in the low post, pushed close to the basket, and faked a shot with his waist down.

Chandler jumped up so gracefully.

Then Mutombo easily scored.

Tang Sen silently made a mental note of Chandler's shortcomings; this guy still had a long way to go and needed to work on it.

However, he has a more important task to perform on the field today.

In this game, Cheney tentatively fielded a starting lineup of Chandler, Bender, Robinson, Houston, and Billups.

In response to Chandler's excellent athleticism and wide range of motion, he required Chandler to pull out and set screens for Houston from the high post.

Tangsen spoke with Cheney and told him about the main areas Houston improved during the offseason.

That is, after the pick-and-roll, there is also off-ball movement, and a quick shot after receiving the ball.

We definitely need to develop a pick-and-roll strategy for Houston.

The Knicks were on offense. Chandler strolled around the paint for a moment, then immediately made a run to the high post, raising his arms to firmly block Kittles behind him.

Houston exit.

Without a doubt, Billups had his eyes on him, and the ball came over without hesitation.

Billups was also at the summer training camp.

Unlike his usual self, Tang Sen spent a considerable amount of time training his passing fundamentals.

He's a point guard!

However, Tang Sen felt that his organizational skills, overall perspective, and field vision had already been developed; what he lacked now was attention to detail.

When it comes to passing, top-tier point guards can anticipate their teammates' rhythm and deliver the ball at just the right moment, allowing their teammates to receive the ball without needing to make any adjustments.

You might not even need to rub the ball.

So Houston received the ball with unusual ease, as if he were stepping to the beat of a drum, stopping just as the ball arrived, and then jumping to shoot.

The movement was as standard as ever, but the starting point was raised, so the shot was a bit faster.

The basketball hit the net.

Three points!
The DJ's high-pitched goal-scoring sound effects immediately filled the venue.

Of course, former CEO Malfoy Albert's signature "YES" shout was also present.

Houston ran away quickly.

not enough.

He didn't just practice these things all summer.

Soon, he found another opportunity, taking on Kittles one-on-one beyond the three-point line on the wing.

He held the ball at his waist, his eyes fixed sharply on Kittles.

His shoulders slumped slightly, as if he was about to move.

Kittels only moved slightly, not completely falling for the trick.

Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, Houston subtly extended his right foot, lowering his waist as if to rise.

Kittels instinctively raised his center of gravity, but it was another feint.

But Houston, who had just relaxed his body and paused slightly while tentatively taking a step, then took the opportunity to pull his foot back and actually pulled it up.

At this point, Kittels had no time to react.

Houston took another three-pointer and made it cleanly.

Throughout the summer, in addition to improving his shooting speed and ball-handling skills, he practiced the triple threat technique the most when dribbling one-on-one.

He already had the ability, but he didn't pay enough attention to the details.

In other words, it's a lack of acting skills.

However, his advantage is that he has a sufficient projectile threat.

With this premise, he can master the three threats.

Just three minutes into the game, Houston had already hit two three-pointers in a row.

In the summer, Tang Sen hoped he could increase production by three points.

Considering his age, we wanted him to become a more pure shooter.

If that's the case, then obviously shooting three points is more efficient.

Moreover, his 40% field goal percentage last season makes him perfectly capable of fulfilling this role.

So, with inside pick-and-rolls, outside passes, and his own off-ball movement, Allan Houston was on fire in the nine minutes he played in the first quarter, shooting 4 of 6 three-pointers.

He scored 12 points in a single quarter.

The air above Madison Square Garden was filled with the sound of three-pointers raining down, echoing with the Knicks fans' chants of "One more!"

(End of this chapter)