Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 424 Even a talent scout longs to encounter a Ferghana horse.
The third practice session of the evening.

"That means you scored 31 points in the game." Tang Sen frowned imperceptibly.

Bynum nodded repeatedly, excitedly describing to Tangsen how many dunks he had made during the game, including one that was a poster dunk.

If you slam in too many times, you'll scare your opponents into hiding whenever they see you charging in.

Tang Sen maintained his formulaic smile and praised, "Not bad, very good. This shows that your efforts have paid off."

Bynum nodded repeatedly; he thought so too.

"Go on, train hard." Tang Sen waved to him.

The little guy ran off excitedly.

Tedsky gave Tang Sen a wink, shook his head slightly speechlessly, and turned to follow.

A high school prodigy who is qualified to enter the NBA is naturally capable of dominating in high school leagues.

He then underwent more than half a month of top-level training with Tang Sen, focusing on rigorous physical conditioning.

In high school basketball, having a good physique is enough to defeat any opponent.

So, with Bynum scoring 31 points, Tederski had no idea what was so great about it.

This is normal.

Tang Sen waved his hand at him, signaling him to stop complaining and hurry up and go.

After he finished complaining, Guo Yonglin, who was standing next to him, chimed in with a comment, pursing his lips and saying, "This kid is no good."

Tang Sen turned to look at him, amused, and said, "You understand too?"

Guo Yonglin thought to himself that he had at least followed you in the NBA for a few years and had learned a thing or two from watching.

Then he said, "I don't understand, but I can judge people. This kid is too young; he's not destined for great things."

"His mother is."

He added another sentence.

Guo Yonglin greatly admires Bynum's mother's execution ability and focus.

"Alright, alright."

Tang Sen invited him to sit down and rest.

If Guo Yonglin could see it, how could Tang Sen not see Bynum's problem?

Part of the reason is their young age, and another part is their childish mentality; they didn't take professional basketball seriously.

Or rather, they didn't realize how important basketball was to them.

He didn't realize that basketball was his chance to change his fate and his livelihood.

Bynum's personality is similar to Howard's.

Howard is even better than him.

Compared to Brown, Yao Ming is completely incomparable.

Brown was young, but his family tragedy made him realize the harsh reality at a young age.

He was well taken care of by his mother and brother, and he had a strong desire to improve himself.

As for Yao Ming, he's the same; he's extremely ambitious.

Even LeBron James shares the same personality; his ambition is astonishing.

In Guo Yonglin's words, this is the kind of personality that leads to great things.

Therefore, Tang Sen sometimes really thinks that whether a player can become a superstar depends on talent, but willpower is also crucial.

As for Bynum...

Tang Sen is currently making plans, but he hasn't actually done any training himself, so he's leaving it to Tedersky and the others.

Actually, Tang Sen had already made a prediction in his mind from the beginning. He knew about his problem and was clear that the probability of this kid becoming a superstar was very small.

He has considerable talent, and with his own help, he has unlocked his future potential ahead of time. As long as he stays healthy, he should have no problem becoming a top center in the league.

But there's still a difference between top-tier and super-tier.

This level is a chasm that many players can never cross in their entire careers.

However, this was something Stern wanted to do, and Tangsen was doing it to please Stern.

Now that he has entered the league, Tang Sen's goal is clear: to succeed Stern and become the league president in the future.

There's no reason to go against Stern.

Even though Tang Sen knew this was unlikely to work out.

Besides, it's about making money.

$270 million over nine months is enough to cover part of Tedersky's expenses.

Hamon has already begun preparing for the new season.

With nothing else to do, Tang Sen would come over every day, sit on the sidelines, and clock in, just to relax and unwind.

Deep down, however, Tang Sen still hoped to encounter such a genius—not only someone with astonishing talent, but also someone with sufficient focus and ambition.

Even a discerning eye would long to encounter a fine horse.

On the regular season side...

The Suns' victory over the Knicks has sparked considerable discussion.

But soon, ten days later, in the game on February 5th, the Knicks decisively struck a powerful blow, dispelling all doubts about the Knicks' dominance.

One very important difference is Yao Ming's playing style.

The Knicks' ultimate weapon is to use Yao Ming's unparalleled dominance to draw the defense and facilitate his teammates.

In this game, Yao Ming recorded a triple-double with 37 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists.

In other words, when Yao Ming started pursuing triple-doubles, it meant the Knicks were getting serious.

At the same time, the Knicks also strengthened their defense, using a zone defense to counter the Suns' tactical play.

The Knicks stunned the Suns with a 17-point blowout, winning 126-109.

After the game, all the talk about the Knicks being finished vanished instantly.

It can only be said that when the Knicks make a slight move, they are still the strongest king in the league.

However, there were some media outlets that remained defiant.

For example, the Arizona Republic seems unwilling to accept defeat.

I wrote a report titled "They Will Disintegrate Sooner or Later".

No matter how much money the Knicks have, they can't possibly keep their current roster.

Several more players' contracts will expire this summer.

For example, Chandler.

Chandler, as a starting center, has the ability to help the Dream Team win gold medals. Is he really willing to be Yao Ming's backup for the rest of his life?

He simply didn't want to join a team of his own.

Given his current skill level and status as a top-tier center who forms the cornerstone of any team, it's not an exaggeration for him to receive a maximum salary.

And Yao Ming, is he going to renew his contract early this year?

Same top salary.

There's also Wallace and Wade.

They all have the ability to earn top salaries.

Is it possible for the Knicks to keep everyone?
Even if Dolan is rich, it won't work.

So, to paraphrase the Arizona Republic, just wait and see; once the Knicks break up, the Suns will rise again.

The Suns have given Phoenix fans hope.

This year's All-Star Game will once again be held in Denver.

Dwight Howard will compete in the Rising Stars Challenge.

Facing a second-year team led by James, Anthony, and Wade.

Unsurprisingly, the first-year newbies were utterly crushed.

James scored a game-high 39 points, securing the first truly prestigious trophy of his career.

Rookie Challenge MVP.

The All-Star Game that followed was still themed around the showdown between Kobe and McGrady.

Previously, Tang Sen had arranged for the media department to create momentum for Wade, encouraging him to challenge for a starting position in the Eastern Conference All-Star Game and to provoke McGrady.

It had an effect, but the bigger reason was that McGrady wanted to win the AMVP trophy.

In the past few years, with Jordan dominating, no one had a chance.

Kobe won it last year.

This year, it's my turn.

Moreover, the people in the west are not united.

Garnett, Duncan, Nowitzki—they're all eager to overcome the Lakers' formidable strength. How could they possibly give Kobe the favor of letting you win the championship again?

On the contrary, it's the east.

Almost all of them were Tang Sen's disciples.

If Yao Ming supports McGrady and passes him the ball more often, the East won't lose, and McGrady can score more points.

In the end, McGrady, at 37, led the Eastern Conference to victory and won his first All-Star MVP trophy, continuing the competition for the title of the best scorer.

Time flies, and soon it's mid-April.

The regular season is over.

(End of this chapter)