Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 368 Wish List

Orlando.

O'Neal's super mansion spans a whopping 31000 square feet and boasts 12 bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms.

There is also an 18-hole golf course here.

O'Neal wiggled his hips to aim, then swung his club.

The golf ball flew away and disappeared.

Phil Jackson, who was standing nearby, reluctantly stepped forward, clapped and said, "Shaq, really, you should think about it again."

Today is June 27th, and there are 3 days left until Tangsen's training camp opens.

Kobe had already settled in New York, while Shaq had not yet set off.

Or perhaps, O'Neal simply didn't want to go.

He had been dragging his feet, making excuses that he needed to think it over, but yesterday he couldn't hold out any longer and officially informed Jackson that he couldn't go to New York.

Jackson rushed to Orlando, ready to personally persuade O'Neal.

O'Neal shook his head again and said, "Phil, I've really thought about it seriously. You've seen it yourself, Shareef can't live without me."

Jackson immediately said, "Then you can take Shareef to New York; you can have a vacation there too."

O'Neal pursed his lips and remained silent.

Jackson continued to persuade him, "Shaq, think about this year's Finals, think about what the media said. They said you're not as good as Yao, that Yao is the world's best center. Aren't you angry?"

"Go to New York, train hard with Tang, and believe me, when you come back, you will definitely beat Yao. In my heart, you are the world's number one center."

Jackson used reverse psychology.

But clearly, O'Neal wasn't buying it, saying, "Phil, don't try to persuade me. I'm already 32, while Yao is only 24. What am I supposed to compare with him on?"

"Yao is the world's best center, and I really can't beat him."

Jackson's eyes widened in disbelief. He hadn't expected O'Neal, with his narrow-mindedness, to admit so readily that he couldn't beat Yao Ming.

“I’m serious,” O’Neal said.

Yao Ming was recording triple-doubles with over 60 points, breaking records left and right, and winning the MVP grand slam in one season.

So what if I was beaten into submission?

Besides, I renewed my contract last year. I'm already 32, and I won't be able to play for many more years. Why would I care about such empty fame?
Anyway, aside from Yao Ming, I'm still the second-best center in the world.

enough.

Seeing O'Neal's hopeless state, Jackson lightly stamped his foot and took his leave.

He immediately contacted Kupchak to make a substitution, replacing him with Payton.

The Lakers don't have any outstanding rookies, or rather, none of them are rookies that Jackson would consider.

With Fisher leaving, only Gary Payton remains on the perimeter.

It's a bit old, but it'll do.

As for Malone, the old guy swallowed his pride and came to the Lakers to team up and compete for the championship, but he didn't get anything. He just touched the floor of the Finals and was then criticized by the media to the point of stress. He is already planning to retire.

Jackson didn't want to waste this precious spot on himself.

"No!"

Jackson then abruptly denied it.

Payton is already 36, what else can he train for?

What wish could he possibly make to Tang Sen, such as wishing Payton to be 10 years younger?
Tang Sen has the ability to turn lead into gold, but he's definitely not a genie.

Jackson tapped his head and said, "Change Brian, no, change Krim."

Brian Cook was a rookie last year.

A soft, defensively inept center who can only shoot and is easily stabbed by everyone.

The Krim he was referring to was Krim Rush, the first-round pick in 02.

He has a three-point shot, decent athleticism, and his size is just right.

Kupchak agreed on the other end of the phone, and then asked for his request.

Jackson narrowed his eyes, and suddenly a figure popped into his mind.

Prince.

Like Prince, Rush is also a left-handed player.

After thinking for a moment, Jackson said, "Just write that you hope he becomes the next TySean Prince. Don should understand what I mean."

Prince's sidestep jump shot caused the Lakers a lot of trouble in this year's Finals.

The Lakers' roster spot has been decided.

Meanwhile in New York, Townsend was preparing to receive Grover.

Grover arrived with his team of four.

He also helped Townsend invite Bruce Frazier, the shooting coach who had previously helped Reggie Miller adjust his shooting. Born in 65, he is 39 years old this year, middle-aged, with an O-shaped mustache. In the years away from basketball, he has worked in marketing for sports brands and also in film music and sound effects.

He has participated in the production of many films.

She has a wide range of interests.

But as soon as they met, Tang Sen could sense that he still loved basketball.

One thing is that he maintains an excellent physique.

And it's definitely not the kind of situation where ordinary white-collar elites work out and maintain their physique.

He has a physique that is at the level of a trainer.

The trainer's physique doesn't have to be like that of a professional athlete, but it's still far beyond that of an average person.

With a rather easygoing and cheerful personality, he quickly struck up a conversation with Tang Sen after meeting him, and then curiously asked Tang Sen if Tang Sen was responsible for McGrady's sudden improvement in free throw accuracy back then.

"Yes."

Tang Sen nodded. Back then, McGrady's free throws weren't very accurate, but he later helped him find the problem by adding a one-second pause after McGrady took the ball.

This one subtle change elevated McGrady's free throw percentage to an elite level.

"I knew it."

Frazier was excited and said, "That year when I watched the Magic win the championship, I noticed that Tracy's free throws became more accurate. The media also reported on it, so I studied it carefully and then I found that he had a pause motion."

"I was thinking at the time, could it be that you added this action for him? Sure enough, Tang, you are a genius."

Tang Sen waved his hand.

This adjustment is negligible.

Frazier's gaze toward Townsend had changed.

Back when he was with the Pacers, Miller would often get double-teamed when he was backing down, and then he wouldn't have time to shoot.

He racked his brains, observed for a long time, and made a subtle adjustment for Miller, adding a shoulder feint before turning around.

This one move improved Miller's back-to-the-basket efficiency by several percentage points.

Frazier still considers this a highlight of his trainer career.

You can compare it with Tang Sen.

Tangsen made a casual adjustment that greatly improved McGrady, yet it was just a minor achievement in Tangsen's career.

Tang Sen had no idea what Frazier was thinking as he led them on a tour of his training camp.

After Grover finished reading it, he had only one thought: they're fucking rich.

The venue is nearly 7,000 square meters, with 8 high-standard basketball courts, equipment area, medical area, and living area. I wonder how much money was invested.

Before Tang Sen joined the league, he was the league's highest-paid trainer, earning three million a year.

Compared to Tang Sen, he's nothing.

After the tour, Tang Sen took the opportunity to hold a meeting to discuss the wish lists sent by each team.

With the addition of Brittenham, Tangsen's team has 11 players.

Grover's team consists of 5 people, plus Frazier, making a total of 17 people.

enough.

Grover flipped through the wish list one by one, then turned to one of them, his expression suddenly becoming incredibly strange. He read aloud, "Jermaine O'Neal, I hope he becomes the next Tim Duncan."

"Ron Artest, hopefully he'll become the next Scottie Pippen."

Grover's mouth dropped open. No doubt about it, this really does sound like Larry Bird, the king of cool.

“Don, they’re dreaming,” Grover said, waving the wish list.

Why don't you talk about the next Jordan, the next Larry Bird?

Tang Sen said without looking up, "Just ignore this kind of nonsense."

As he spoke, he got up and went to the blackboard, where he wrote down a series of team names.

"We are focusing on the players of these teams and trying to improve their strength as a priority."

Tangsen is not simply a training player.

The purpose of training these players is to help the NBA tell its story.

"So, when we're considering how to improve these players, we can take into account the strength of their teams and their tactical approaches."

"For example, a calf."

Tang Sen tapped the Dallas Mavericks' name on the blackboard and then said, "We'll focus on the Mavericks' weaknesses and consider how to improve Dirk's skills."

"These technologies can help the team immediately, and are not just about the players' own needs."

Just like Duncan, if he develops a three-point shot, it can enrich the Spurs' tactics and greatly enhance the team's strength. That's the skill that needs to be improved.

Instead of simply letting players train whatever they want.

(End of this chapter)