Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 395 Solar Lightning
Phoenix.

Howard's apartment.

Today is Howard's first game of the season.

His parents flew in from Atlanta to witness their son's NBA debut.

Upon arriving at Howard's apartment, the first thing Shelly did was search the entire place.

She wanted to find evidence of Howard's misconduct.

For example, women's underwear, used umbrellas, or contraband, alcohol, or leaves.

As a devout believer, Shelly didn't want her son to get involved with these things.

"No, I really didn't." Howard looked aggrieved and swore to God that he had never played with those things.

Sherry then gave up.

But Howard Sr. keenly noticed that his son's eyes looked somewhat unfocused.

So, while Shelly wasn't looking, during a heart-to-heart talk between father and son, Howard secretly gave his son a warning.

"No alcohol. Ethan told me that alcohol greatly affects athletic performance, so you absolutely cannot touch it."

Ethan lived with Howard for six months, and as a result, he also developed a good relationship with Howard's parents.

"And those contraband items are even worse. If I find out you've gotten involved with them, I'll kill you!"

Ethan also discussed the issue of contraband.

Old Howard himself had been a mounted policeman and knew the dangers of those things. He had tried to keep his son away from them since he was a child, he said menacingly.

Howard nodded hastily, saying he didn't know how.

Old Howard hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "As for women, yes, you're an adult now, and we shouldn't restrict you, but there must be protective measures. This is for your own safety."

As a Christian, Howard Sr. didn't talk much about this with his son.

But right now, he feels it's necessary to have a talk.

Ethan says the NBA is anything but chaotic.

Every player is a millionaire, a multi-millionaire, and never lacks women around them.

For example, cheerleaders. The NBA officially prohibits players from having relationships with cheerleaders, but those women will actively seek out players.

Once you've got it, you'll have a long-term meal ticket, so quitting your job is all that matters.

Howard nodded guiltily when the topic of women came up.

Old Howard, with his keen insight, had already guessed that his son had lost his virginity.

There wasn't much to say, except to remind Howard to take protective measures.

Howard Sr. added, "The most important thing is still hard work. In Ethan's words, you have a start that every player dreams of, so you need to work even harder and not let anyone down."

"clear."

Howard replied firmly, adding, "Don't worry, Dad, tonight I'll show you just how strong I am."

Tonight's game is against the Hawks.

His opponent will be the shot-blocking champion, Theo Ratliff.

It's not that Howard is disrespectful to his seniors, but he genuinely feels that Ratliff is old and has suffered a major injury, so his condition is no longer what it used to be.

Another shot-blocking king?
Howard was intimidated by Yao Ming, but he was also intimidated by Ratliff, who was the same height as him.
Howard was determined to show him who the real shot-blocking king was.

At 4 p.m., Howard and his parents set off for the arena to prepare for the evening's game.

The American West Arena was packed with fans tonight.

This match was also broadcast live across the entire United States.

Stern also wanted to promote Sun, and he arranged for Sun to follow the same script as Magic back in the day.

The trio had already started chatting before the competition even began.

Kenny Smith said, "Dwight played two games in the preseason, scoring 11 points in one and 14 points in the other."

"His efficiency is very high. You can see that his inside skills are very comprehensive. Although he is a bit short, his rebounding is not bad. I don't think he will fall short of expectations as some media predicted."

Smith didn't say the water was spilled.

No matter how much sensationalism the media seeks, they dare not believe that Howard will become a draft bust.

His natural talent was obvious to the naked eye, and he trained hard with Tang Sen for half a year.

In this situation, what kind of water should we use?

The only question is whether it can meet expectations.

It's important to understand that all the media outlets had the same expectations for Howard as they did for Kwame Brown—superstar level expectations.

Howard's height is a major disadvantage, and the Suns decided early on to put him at center.

Nobody knows if there will be a situation where the center position can't perform well.

Barkley, on the other side, clearly disagreed with this concern, saying, "Kenny, don't worry, he trained with Don for a full six months."

“In just three months, Jason has already developed a three-point shot. Believe me, Dwight will only get stronger.”

While the three were chatting, the players from both sides took to the field.

Cheers erupted.

Although the Suns have Ray Allen, Dwight Howard is the favorite of Phoenix fans.

A number one draft pick and a superb center – when these two things are combined, it's impossible not to think of a championship.

The Suns have been longing for the championship for a very long time.

The cheers from nearly 20,000 spectators made Howard's ears ring.

But instead of panic, excitement followed.

Whether it was on his own initiative or forced by Tang Sen, he had trained hard for half a year.

Living a monotonous life, going back and forth between two points every day, like an ascetic monk.

At that time, the only thing that kept Howard going, besides the fact that he couldn't escape, was the belief that he had to persevere.

That is to be able to stand on such a high-profile stage like my idol in the future, enjoying the cheers of everyone.

Then, in front of everyone, bring the glory of God into the alliance.

"Dwight, don't be nervous, this day will come sooner or later. And trust me, you'll enjoy the feeling when you score," Nash whispered to him. The Suns knew perfectly well that Howard was crucial, determining the team's ceiling.

They managed to get a rare bargain, gathering all five starting players trained by Tang Sen.

Both Nash and Ray Allen knew that even with the Knicks standing in their way, this was absolutely the closest they had ever come to a championship in their careers.

So Nash and Ray Allen reached a consensus during training camp that they should push Howard to improve.

Nash played the role of a caring older brother, while Ray Allen played the role of a strict team leader.

The unofficial locker room leader is Ray Allen.

Howard grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and said, "I'm not nervous at all; I'm just excited."

He shrugged, his gaze sweeping over the technical table and landing on Ratliff across from him.

Accept God's judgment.

The match officially started at 8 p.m.

During the jump ball, Hawks' rookie small forward Josh Childress noticed Howard muttering something while standing at center circle.

“Sherif, what is that kid saying?” he asked Rahim, turning to his side.

Rahim glanced at it, silently rolled his eyes, and said, "Chanting scriptures."

The players at the training camp all knew that Howard was a devout Christian.

And for some reason, they came up with the idea of ​​letting God's glory shine upon the League.

During sparring practice at training camp, Howard would often mutter to himself, as if giving himself a buff.

Everyone has quirks, and everyone is used to it.

Childress clicked her tongue in surprise, but before she could think any further, the match began.

Despite being the same height, the young and strong Howard displayed amazing energy, leaping up and almost an arm's length ahead of Ratliff to deflect the basketball.

After landing, it shot off in a flash.

D'Antoni's requirement for the playing style can be summed up in one word: speed.

Advance quickly, deploy quickly, everything is about speed.

The Suns' starting five followed the same pattern.

Nash glanced at the ball, dribbled it twice, and then made a long pass.

Directly to the flank.

Ray Allen had already sprinted to the three-point line, stopped abruptly, caught the ball, and raised it.

He was already a quick shooter, but now that he's changed his style of play, he's become even faster.

He was being defended by defender Dion Glover, who had just positioned himself and hadn't even had time to jump to block before Ray Allen had already lost possession of the ball.

He's not only fast, he's also accurate.

His natural shooting talent allowed him to make 100 consecutive three-pointers during regular training camp practice.

With a swish, the basketball went into the net.

On the sidelines, Hawks' new head coach Mike Woodson heard from Rasheed Wallace and Terry that Ray Allen had changed his playing style and was now shooting very quickly and from a great distance.

But the speed at which he made the move and the quick completion of the attack still made Woodson's scalp tingle.

The fans in the stadium didn't even have time to cheer before the ball went in.

"Fuck, that's way too fast!" Barkley exclaimed.

Before the start of the regular season, D'Antoni told reporters that the Suns would speed up their game and change their style of play this season, aiming for a fast-paced, whirlwind style.

The fact that he can get the 2.08-meter-tall Dwight Howard to play center is enough to prove that he's not just talking.

But even a fast-paced action game like Super Fighter shouldn't be this fast.

Smith exclaimed, "It felt like the Suns finished their attack in just a few seconds. That's incredible!"

The players haven't even fully taken their positions yet.

Hawks attack.

Terry dribbled the ball at lightning speed, approaching the three-point line, then suddenly stopped and pulled back, avoiding Nash, before pulling up and shooting.

He wants to repay one.

It's just a three-pointer. Anyone who came out of a training camp can shoot one.

Any player who has participated in the Townsend training camp and uses the three-pointer as a regular weapon.

Regardless of whether he changed his shooting form or not, he spent a lot of time practicing three-pointers.

Terry averages 5 three-point attempts per game, which is decent volume. The only problem is his shooting percentage, which is only 35% last season.

He worked hard at training camp, practicing three-pointers and drives, and his progress may not be less than Ray Allen's.

Nash's defense was almost nonexistent, if not nonexistent.

Even after undergoing training at the Tangsen training camp, his defense was still only average.

Terry swiftly sank a three-pointer.

The Suns are still primarily a three-way split.

Nash made a gesture, and Howard rushed out to set a screen.

Both players cut to the basket at the same time, but Nash passed the ball to the corner instead.

Marion is crouching in the corner, and his shooting form is still a bounce shot, but it's been adjusted and looks much better than before. At least when he jumps, he no longer looks like a zombie.

Unsurprisingly, Marion would have a hard time missing such an open three-pointer.

And it's not over yet.

In the next possession, a fake screen, a back cut, and Nash outplayed Terry by pulling up for a three-pointer and hitting it.

The Suns started strong, hitting three-pointers in a row without missing a single one.

At this point, Howard became a little anxious.

My parents have come, and I haven't had a chance to show off my skills yet.

(End of this chapter)