Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 435 Becoming the Best Player on the Planet
Far away in Compton, Los Angeles.

The sounds of sirens and helicopters echoed throughout the block.

In one of the dilapidated houses with a reddish-brown roof, Westbrook and his brother Leonard were snuggled on the sofa watching television.

Compared to his younger brother, who was as fat as a ball, the skinny boy from back then had grown into a tall man.

Before last summer, Russell Westbrook, who was about to enter his senior year of high school, was only 1.72 meters tall, so short that he could only play as a substitute at Luzinger High School.

But that very summer, he miraculously grew to 1.85 meters tall.

Finally, he was able to dunk.

Westbrook is now full of hope, feeling that he can continue to grow taller and play even better, carrying the wishes of his friends as he strives to make his way into the NBA.

The game between the Suns and the Kings will be broadcast live on television.

The two brothers were having a heated discussion about who would win.

Just then, Tang Sen appeared in the studio.

"Fake!"

Westbrook gasped in surprise, his eyes widening in shock.

Leonard, the younger brother, immediately pointed at the TV and said, "Brother, isn't that Tang, the teacher you used to know?"

Back then, on that dilapidated court, Westbrook had no idea who Townsend was.

It wasn't until later that I realized Tang Sen was an extraordinary figure.

And watching as players, under Townsend's training, become top stars in the league.

There were nights when Westbrook had wonderful dreams, dreaming that he could train with Townsend.

Or perhaps when you meet again, you can surprise him and show him that the boy from back then has become a superstar.

This is also one of the motivations for him to practice hard.

The only regret is that KB never had the chance to reunite with Tang Sen.

Westbrook stared intently at the television, no longer caring about the outcome of the game; he was simply curious as to why Tang Sen was on TV.

He had read the newspaper and knew that Tang Sen didn't seem to like being interviewed by reporters.

Now, Tang Sen is the NBA's vice president, a truly important figure, so he shouldn't be working as a commentator.

"Brother, when you become the number one draft pick next year, will you be able to train with him?" Leonard asked with a look of envy.

In recent years, all the number one draft picks, except for LeBron James, have trained with Townsend.

And each of them became a star player.

The media has said that only those who become the top draft pick are qualified to meet Tang Sen and train with him.

If you train with Tang Sen, you can just wait to become a star player and make a lot of money.

Westbrook instinctively wanted to say "Of course," but he swallowed the words back.

Even in his senior year of high school, due to his increased height, his stats skyrocketed, averaging 26 points per game, and he led his team to the semifinals of the Southern California District 1 AA Championship.

But becoming the top scorer is probably still a long way off.

Now, with the senior year of high school almost over, I still haven't received a single university scholarship offer.

Not to mention that he is only 6 feet 1 inch tall.

With that height, becoming the top scorer might be a bit difficult.

Thinking about this, Westbrook couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

On television, Barkley was asking Townsend about his big plans, but Townsend kept him in suspense and talked about the game instead.

Compared to other commentators, Tang Sen's main selling point is authenticity; he says what he thinks.

For example, right from the start, Webber backed down Marion in the low post, faked a move to the baseline, but Marion blocked him with a precise lateral movement.

Tang Sen bluntly criticized Webber's acting skills, saying he shouldn't have fought like that.

Then he turned around and said that Joe Johnson's one-on-one play was bad, and that the intention behind his play was too obvious, even a player as bad as Peja could stop him.

This rant left Barkley and his two companions speechless, exchanging bewildered glances.

The two are considered veterans, but they still have to be careful when giving their comments to avoid offending anyone.

When it came to Tang Sen, no mercy was shown at all.

But Barkley thought it made sense.

If even Tang Sen isn't qualified to judge whether someone's technique is good or bad, or their defense is terrible, then nobody is qualified to comment.

Take Webber's back-to-the-basket moves, for example; those were trained by Tang Sen himself. If Tang Sen says your acting is lacking and your feints are too fake, then you have to listen obediently and admit it.

As Ray Allen's three-point attempt was disrupted by Christie, Tang Sen frowned and criticized, "Ray's playing style is problematic; he hesitated."

“During last year’s training camp, I told him that as long as you get the ball and you’re close to the three-point line, don’t think too much and just shoot.”

"The more you hesitate, the more opportunities you will miss. Right now, he is hesitating, observing his teammates' positions, and wondering if his teammates have a better opportunity."

"If he were a point guard, then playing like this would be fine."

"But I see him as a pure scorer. His only task on the court is to score. He thinks too much and doesn't perform to his full potential."

He's always been a quick shooter; adjusting his shooting form will only make his shots even faster.

A release speed of a fraction of a second!
I also practiced a lot about how to adjust my shooting motion after receiving the ball, so what's there to hesitate about? Just shoot as soon as you receive the ball.

If you hesitate even for a second, the defender will pounce on you, and the chance you had is gone.

Barkley and Smith exchanged a glance, not daring to interrupt.

Tang Sen said Ray Allen's playing style was problematic, so without a doubt, you have a problem.

In the decisive Game 7, although the Kings lost three consecutive games, their momentum was not completely broken.

But now it's Adelman's turn to have a headache.

He knew very well how they lost those three games; they lost because of Dwight Howard in the paint.

The sensible approach would be to tighten the defensive line and trap Howard in a sea of ​​people.

Even O'Neal couldn't withstand the crowd, let alone Howard.

But this works against the Lakers, not against the Suns.

The sun's strength lies in its outer rays; if we then tighten our defenses, what will become of our outer rays?

Adelman wouldn't dare gamble on the Suns' shooting percentage.

However, this approach can be counterproductive. If the perimeter is secured, the interior becomes open, giving Howard frequent one-on-one opportunities.

In a one-on-one fight, Miller is no match for him.

But Miller is already the Kings' best blue-collar center.

Adelman saw the problem, but had no solution.

Amid this dilemma, the scales of victory gradually tipped in favor of the sun.

At halftime, the Suns led 57-50, a full 7 points.

Even more critically, Miller already has four fouls, and once he leaves the court, no one in the Kings' interior will be able to stop Howard.

During halftime, Barkley finally had a chance to ask Townsend what his big plan was.

Tang Sen just said he would talk about it during halftime.

Tang Sen looked at the camera: "It's actually very simple. Every star player is a genius, and I need the best genius."

"Starting today, players aged 15 to 19, and even those ages can be relaxed a bit, are eligible throughout the United States and the world."

"If you believe you are talented enough and have the ability to become a star player, you can log on to the NBA's official website and fill in your personal information in the corresponding channel."

"You can also send your training and competition videos to the corresponding email address."

"I might pick out the most talented player from among them, and then spend a few years training him to help him become the best basketball player on the planet."

"That's right, it's the best on this planet."

Tang Sen pointed to the camera.

If you think you have talent, then come on over.

If you have the talent, you don't need to worry about the rest.

Once selected, you're ready to embark on the most glorious basketball career.

Barkley and his two companions at the scene were stunned.

At this moment, countless teenagers watching the live broadcast of the game on television were equally shocked.

Westbrook's eyes widened, only one sentence from Tang Sen echoing in his mind.

To become the best basketball player on the planet.

If someone else had said that, Westbrook would have thought they were bragging.

But that's what Tang Sen said; he has that ability!

(End of this chapter)