Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 464 Trial Training
When the Cavaliers won the number one draft pick in 03, Gund was interviewed by reporters and couldn't contain his joy, revealing a smug look on his face.

He even went so far as to say he hadn't decided to draft James yet.

Now it's Riley's turn.

"I'm sorry to disappoint the other teams. The number one pick belongs to Miami, and I can only apologize to them."

This champion coach, always dressed in a suit and with his hair neatly combed back, presenting his most perfect image to the media, now, like Gandhi, couldn't help but reveal a smug, even arrogant, smile.

This kind of attitude made the ESPN reporter who asked the question unable to look at him directly, and he exclaimed in his heart, "You should at least control yourself!"

But it's completely uncontrollable.

Riley grinned and said, "Of course, we'll definitely choose Kevin Durant!"

He wasn't reserved at all.

He even waved his arm at the camera, as if to say, "Kevin, believe me, you'll love Miami."

His smugness was so great that even Durant, who was watching the lottery live with his parents at home in New York at the same time, couldn't bear to look at him.

This hardly seems like a championship-winning coach with four NBA titles who single-handedly created the Lakers' Showtime dynasty.

However, when Riley found Tang Sen after the live stream ended, he switched to a completely different persona.

Maintaining a humble smile, carefully choosing his words, he cautiously inquired about Durant's situation, and finally tactfully suggested that a tryout could be arranged.

Then he quickly offered an explanation.

It's not that I don't believe in Tang Sen's abilities, but I want to understand Durant's situation as soon as possible and then prepare for a trade in the summer.

He wants to build a perfect championship-winning roster around Durant.

"You should go find his agent."

Tang Sen patted Riley's arm and walked past him.

This result has clearly left many teams feeling disappointed, as if they've missed out on the whole world.

Ainge, in particular, deeply felt the same way the Trail Blazers missed out on Jordan back then.

But there's nothing I can do; I'm just unlucky.

You can't blame Tang Sen for his bad luck.

Angie decisively activated Plan B, contacting Riley the very next day and proposing the idea of ​​trading for the number one draft pick.

He proudly announced that he could give Riley an offer he couldn't refuse, an offer the Lakers desperately wanted but couldn't have.

He didn't name names, but Riley knew perfectly well who it was.

He averages 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game, and like Durant, he's not yet 19 years old.

He's still the cornerstone center for the team, the next Shaq.

Riley was very sincere, but after thinking about it for a moment, he told Angie to get as far away as possible without hesitation.

There will be another Bynum, but there may only be one Durant.

Only someone with a screw loose would trade for the number one draft pick.

Riley doesn't want to become the next Stu Iman.

Angie was so embarrassed that he wanted to slap himself.

What kind of shame do you have!
If only they had been as determined as the Heat, and had lost a few more games, they might be riding high right now.

Riley returned to Miami and proudly announced to all the people of Miami that they had welcomed their own Michael Jordan.

Actually, Riley and Jordan didn't get along very well, and Riley also disliked the guy.

Even if the two have some connection.

Everyone knows that James Naismith invented basketball.

During his time teaching at the University of Kansas, Naismith mentored Forrest Allen.

He took over the reins from Naismith and taught at the University of Kansas for 39 years.

During this period, he had two outstanding disciples.

One is Dean Smith, and the other is Adolph Rapp.

The former is well-known; he is Jordan's mentor.

The latter is also a renowned NCAA coach who coached at Kentucky for 42 years, and Riley was one of his most accomplished students.

In terms of mentorship, Riley could be considered Jordan's senior fellow student.

As a result, this bald man, Riley, ruined the Knicks' championship dreams for three consecutive years when he coached the Knicks, and also gave Ewing the title of "uncrowned king".

If it weren't for Townsend, Ewing would never have won a championship.

But now, Riley is trying hard to promote Durant and link him to Jordan. He wants to tell the world that the Heat are about to draft not just a number one pick, but a number one pick who can rival Jordan.

Riley frequently gave media interviews, praising Durant's amazing talent.

Even he didn't know exactly how far Durant had progressed in his training.

Right now, Riley's only focus is on Durant's tryout.

Riley is an extremely pragmatic person.

He believed in Tang Sen's reputation, but he preferred to trust his own eyes even more.

He would still be worried if he hadn't witnessed Durant's abilities firsthand.

In any case, Durant's performance in high school was not enough to impress him.

He contacted Connors and persuaded him to undergo a full trial.

In addition to physical tryouts, he also arranges for players to play against Durant in real games.

Connors did not refuse.

I'm not afraid at all.

In Connors' mind, Durant was no ordinary rookie; he was a powerful weapon that Townsend had painstakingly crafted, destined to become a superstar upon entering the league.

Why would a superstar be afraid of playing a match against an active player?
Just kidding, even if Kobe came, I'd still beat him.

The date was set for June 2nd.

The Heat have fielded their star player Caron Butler and veteran Eddie Jones.

The former is the Heat's rising star.

An inspirational role model who went to prison, realized his mistakes, and turned over a new leaf.

Having entered the million-dollar training camp last year, his offensive skills have continued to improve, and he has also corrected his poor defense, growing into an all-around small forward who excels in both offense and defense.

This season he averaged 24.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.

He is a flank vanguard and an expert in attack.

Riley wanted to use him to test Durant's defense.

Then there's Eddie Jones.

A model of a diligent and hardworking player, who, despite his age, still possesses an excellent offensive skill.

At the same time, he was a defensive specialist, once a renowned defensive expert in the league.

Riley wants to use him to test whether Durant's sword is sharp enough.

On June 1st, Durant took a day off and went to Miami with Connors.

His arrival was welcomed by the entire city.

There were a large number of fans and media at the airport to welcome him, and Durant's promotional posters were everywhere on the way from the airport to the hotel.

The most eye-catching sentence is: Welcome to Miami!

"Kevin, do you like it here?" Connors asked.

Durant gazed silently at the stunning scenery outside the window and said in a flat tone, "It's all the same."

Tang Sen had talked to me about it before.

Tang Sen's words reflect Durant's thinking: it doesn't matter where he goes.

If you want to become strong, then don't complain about your environment.

So whether it's the sunny beaches of Miami or the snowy landscapes of Milwaukee, it makes no difference to Durant.

I've been training with Tang Sen for almost a year now, and Tang Sen always says one thing: he wants to develop me into the best player on the planet.

Having heard it so many times, Durant may not say it, but that's what he really thinks.

I am the best player.

So no matter how much Miami tried out for him, Durant didn't care.

Before coming, Connors even looked up videos of Butler and Jones' games so he could watch them.

Durant declined.

I don't think it's necessary.

Instead of watching videos, you'd be better off practicing with Tang Sen.

(End of this chapter)