My basketball vision is different

"Go, why not go!"

Lawrence's words made Xie Zhenghe smile.

It is definitely a great joy for Lin Shaojie to receive another invitation just before he is about to leave. This shows that someone has seen Lin Shaojie's potential through the rumors of trial training.

This is a different kind of victory.

Xie Zhenghe sometimes blames himself. If he hadn't accompanied Lin Shaojie to the Spurs' training camp, the latter might not have been so strong-willed and just endured it. How could Popovich not like such a good boy?

For him and Lawrence, you can never put your eggs in one basket.

At present, the Spurs' ambiguous promises are not safe, and Popovich did not give a definite answer in the end. He is obviously waiting for a price, and the two feel that they need to make more choices.

It just so happened that there was another trial training invitation at this time.

At this time, Lin Shaojie shook his head and said.

"I won't go. After all, I'm still young. The biggest disadvantage is that I haven't participated in a professional league. No matter how much ability I show, they will think it's not safe.

Instead of doing this, it’s better for me to start over again. If that doesn’t work out, I’ll transfer to a college here for one year. The NBA lacks opportunities, but the NCAA won’t reject players like me.”

Lin Shaojie did not expect that the bias in the NBA would be so serious. At present, it seems that only the Spurs have the best trial results.

But the Spurs have a suppressive effect on players' personalities. Lin Shaojie doesn't want to follow the rules. No matter how good their team atmosphere is, it still makes him feel out of place.

Because he knew that that kind of atmosphere was unique to Duncan and Parker, and it would be difficult for him, an outsider, to blend in.

The iron troika and the free-flowing players.

It's so difficult to blend in.

Just like when a player appears in China and wants to squeeze in between himself, Xie Zheng and his master and apprentice, everyone will find it weird.

Trust takes time, which is a very difficult thing to do. Lin Shaojie doesn't want to spend time on it.

This so-called team atmosphere is not as satisfying as the reckless and reckless one where I beat you until you are convinced.

For every dog-slaughtering person who is righteous, there are many scholars who are unfaithful.

I heard that Tim also has a master's degree in psychology, and he seems to be just like me, reading when he has nothing to do.

As long as a team has one like this, any more will be a disgrace.

Another point is that Popovich, who is enthusiastic about himself in front of others, is not like this.

Lawrence and Xie Zhenghe said a lot of reasonable, correct and even objective things to add points to the Spurs, but they couldn't "see" Popovich's doubts about himself at the time.

Even if he has shown the data on paper, the other party still wants to train him in the direction of a "screw". The emphasis on him should be similar to that of the "bus" many years ago. It is just for use, and it is no better.

Where to go.

If it remains like this and no changes are made, young people in the new era will no longer do this. Sooner or later, the young man in the Spurs will jump out.

"All right!"

Lawrence said helplessly.

"Although you are very young and lack professional experience, I think your talent, physical fitness, and golf intelligence are enough to play professional games. If you go to the NCAA, maybe you will get a very high starting point.

To use your old saying, 'Today you ignore me, tomorrow I will make it impossible for you to reach high'. It's only a year, and I can afford to wait."

Xie Zhenghe reluctantly nodded in agreement. Perhaps in everyone's mind, this trial training trip to the beautiful country was considered a failure. It is too difficult for an overseas player who has never had professional experience to join the American NBA.

The three of them transferred from San Antonio to Los Angeles, rested for one night, and flew back to the imperial capital the next day.

The training camp for the national team is in full swing, and after so many days of running around on the sidelines, I finally let it go.

Just when a few people arrived at the airport, regrouping and preparing to come back the next day, a figure who was taller than the others sitting outside the terminal unexpectedly appeared in front of everyone.

"Hi, big boy from the East, you kept me waiting for too long."

Lin Shaojie raised his head. The tall and sitting figure deliberately looked at his watch, his arrogant expression full of disdain.

Although his expression was unflattering, I thought he did it very naturally, and this person looked familiar.

Xie Zhenghe and Lawrence, who were standing next to Lin Shaojie, also took a look and exclaimed.

"Larry?"

"13(b) King?"

Well, the person who appears in front of everyone is Larry Bird, a player, coach and general manager who is unique in the NBA and has won a "Grand Slam".

How to describe this person?

When the NBA Hall of Fame members gathered together to talk and laugh, Big Bird sat aside and muttered.

"Anyone whose career scoring average is lower than mine, please walk away gracefully."

There was an uproar, and there were only 15 people left on the scene;

"The remaining people who have fewer rebounds than me please disappear."

Cracking, there were only 5 people left at the scene;

"The rest of the people who have fewer assists than me, please get out of here."

Boom, boom, boom... Then, looking at the empty room, the big bird shouted loudly.

"Don't leave. I haven't said that I won the best coach and best manager yet? Can I still let people show off?"

This is a forced king walking in the real world. When he appears in front of everyone, it is a bit beyond Lin Shaojie's expectations.

Could it be that he is the "mastermind" behind the next trial training arrangement?

"Can you sit next to me and chat together? Or do you want me to continue to look up to you?"

Larry Bird pointed to the small round table in front of him, the three of them looked at each other, and then nodded in unison.

The three people sat down again and waited for the big bird opposite to speak.

Whether he is a player, a coach, or even a high-level executive such as a team manager, every step Larry Bird takes is at the top of the NBA.

If Popovich is a big shot, he is mostly concentrated in the coaching circle, while Larry Bird is definitely an all-rounder with extremely high emotional intelligence.

"I just want to explain one thing here."

Larry Bird raised his weird-shaped finger. Lin Shaojie knew that the finger had been injured. It was Larry Bird with a "broken body" who defeated his opponent in a stunned manner.

During the "Magic-Bird" war, the two dominated the Eastern and Western divisions and were unparalleled in the limelight. If it hadn't been for the rise of the basketball god to break the deadlock, and the special situation of Magic, Larry Bird would have shared the same playing days with Magic.

honor.

"I received a letter of recommendation from Lawrence, but some idiot threw him aside and I fired him. When I saw this letter of recommendation, I was very impressed by your static talent.

interest;

Moreover, for the players that Popovich actively invites for interviews, I don’t think there is any need to do boring tests. On the contrary, I want to get ahead of him. Do you understand what I mean?”

"Sir, but I did not participate in the Pacers' trial training."

Lin Shaojie said with a hint of ridicule: "Do you want your reputation in this life to be ruined by me?"

"You made a mistake, boy."

Larry Bird was sitting in a chair with all his might.

"What I said may seem like bragging now, but I promise that my reputation will not be ruined because of your appearance, because... I have obtained your trial training video."

"impossible!"

Lawrence retorted from the sidelines: "The Spurs wouldn't do that."

"They won't do it, and neither will Popovich, but I have my channels."

Larry Bird was elated.

"Believe me, except for that guy Jerry, there's nothing in the league that I can't handle."

Lin Shaojie and the other three knew that the "Jerry" Larry Bird was talking about was "Jerry West," the logo man, the top person in the entire American professional basketball team, and only the Lakers would be so blind that they would piss him off.

"Larry, can you please tell the truth? This kid is very talented and easy to get along with, but his character is by no means cowardly. He is definitely the cornerstone of the team, even better than George."

Lawrence said with admiration and regret.

"It's a pity that most of these team managers have colored glasses. I don't want big shots like you to joke with us. We can't afford such jokes."

Larry Bird was still very proud at first, but when he saw that Lawrence was still running for this kid from the East at an early age, he spread his hands.

"Okay Lawrence, to tell you the truth, the Spurs stole Leonard from us last year, and now I heard that they are interested in a young man from the East, and they took the initiative to invite him for a trial. Of course I want to steal it from them, too.

I don't care about a first-round pick, it's that simple."

When everyone heard this, they felt very calm.

This is in line with the temperament of "forcing the king". You said that if you, a famous person, suddenly appeared in front of a few people, it would really scare their little hearts.

This is the only way to make sense.

However, Larry Bird was wrong. The Spurs did not "steal" Leonard. Last year, the Pacers took the initiative to send the draft pick to the Spurs.

Now that the league is coming to an end, what is the general level of the players, and everyone is not blind, how can they not see Leonard's potential.

Of course, there are reasons for sending Leonard away. After all, the Pacers already have two small forwards, Granger and George. Leonard will definitely not get a very good opportunity to develop when he joins the team. Instead of doing this, it is better to take an unknown player.

Change it to a more suitable one.

But Larry Bird never imagined that Leonard's performance was so stable and outstanding, and he didn't look like a rookie at all.

In addition, there are no high-quality point guards this year. The Spurs want a substitute for Parker, and Larry Bird will certainly not let them do so.

Every time you suffer, you gain wisdom. You must always find a way to pay back the losses you have suffered.

Xie Zhenghe and Lawrence looked at each other: Larry Bird's reason makes perfect sense.

Lin Shaojie saw that there was something in Larry Bird's words, at least a real person appeared here, and the other party showed his fancy for him.

"By the way, little boy, have you ever practiced the steps of Da Meng?"

Larry Bird said: "From the information I collected, I found that your finishing ability at the basket is very strong, and your footwork is even better than many forward players."

"Of course not. I won't deliberately learn the inside moves."

Lin Shaojie shook his head in denial.

"Those are the steps I learned from boxers and badminton players, as well as our Chinese martial arts. I turned them into a skill for me on the basketball court."

After finishing speaking, Lin Shaojie added: "Badminton and boxing players are all Olympic champions. I think their pace should not be outdated and have merits."

"It's great and cool. It's a good idea. It seems like you're very smart, as smart as me, you know? I like smart kids, especially when you defeated Tony easily, using words like me

Same shot."

Larry Bird gave a thumbs up and praised, not sure whether he was praising Lin Shaojie or himself.

"By the way, can I ask you a personal question? What did you say to Greg in the end? I saw that he didn't smile when he left. If it's convenient, I hope you can tell me that I am a very nosy person.

People, especially talking about Greg, second only to 'Angie'."

"Nothing is impossible."

Lin Shaojie looked at Xie Zhenghe and Lawrence, and said with the "affirmative" eyes of the latter two.

"Pop asked me what kind of player I wanted to be, and I told him I wanted to be a top star.

He asked me if I had any specific ideas?

I told him that no matter whether I am a substitute or a starter, I will strictly implement the coach's tactics, but when the coach's tactics are not successful and cannot solve the problem, I will change my way and solve the problem in my own way."

Larry Bird was stunned for a moment: "It's very cool that you can say this when facing Greg. If I were there, I would treat you to a meal."

Saying that, Larry Bird excitedly patted Lin Shaojie.

"I think your words must have scared Greg. Although I can't give you a promise on paper, I still hope to see you with the Pacers next season. But you have to pray for our cooperation."

If it's too high, it will attract hateful looks to you."

After finishing speaking, Larry Bird stood up, took a step and then turned back.

"Apart from revenge against the Spurs, don't doubt the importance I attach to you, otherwise I wouldn't be here. Years ago, my Pacers missed a point guard named Rondo, who, like you, also wanted to be a coach on the court.

, but at that time it was just that we didn’t choose the right players, no one would care, and I don’t regret it.

But last year, I threw away a player with great potential. I sent him away personally. I didn’t want anyone to say that many years later, I threw away an outstanding player named ‘Leonard’ from my hands.

And that player went to the Spurs.

Now, I will get you ahead of them. You have to know that judging from the current record, we will have at least one first-round pick, and they will only have one second-round pick at most. Do you understand?

?Young man.”

After saying that, Larry Bird got up and left carelessly.

Larry Bird was limping after taking two steps, and only then did everyone realize that he was injured.

This is outrageous, coming to see a rookie even though you are sick?

Lin Shaojie is so proud!

This also shows how much damage the Pacers sent Leonard to the Spurs, which hurt Bird. This is almost a denial of the king's vision.

"Sir, the Pacers still have point guard George Hill. If, I mean, if you choose me, will you give me a chance to play? This is very important to me."

Larry Bird, who was walking lamely, paused for a moment, then turned back with a contemptuous smile.

"You mean Hill, our point guard?"

Lin Shaojie nodded.

"I respect the player's choice. I will give that kid a big contract after this season. We need him."

Lawrence and Xie Zhenghe heard that, their expressions were a little gloomy.

The big contract has already been given, so there is no room for Lin Shaojie to show off. It is just a supplement to garbage time.

It's another tasteless thing, and it's a pity to throw it away if it's tasteless.

"but......"

Larry Bird's "but" made the two of them look confused again. Everyone's emotions seemed to be controlled by him. Only Lin Shaojie, the person involved, remained calm, which made Larry Bird appreciate it even more.

He likes this young general who is unfazed by humiliation.

"But Hill, are you sure he is a point guard? Paul George can play the role of point guard. George Hill is a shooting guard, and that kid has always wanted to play shooting guard.

In my opinion, our Pacers don’t have a real point guard, and we also lack a real point guard. You know, big boy from the East, your opportunity has come.”

After saying that, he turned around and left triumphantly, limping and looking unhealthy.

He is so big and still trying to show off his "power" despite his age, which looks quite pitiful.

The three people sitting there looked at each other again, and they couldn't believe that all this was true or false.

Anyway, before the draft begins, no one can guarantee whether something will go wrong.

But at least it’s good news, right?

Without the Suns, the Trail Blazers, even the Grizzlies, and the Spurs;

Without the Spurs, suddenly a Pacer appears.

Well, there is no end to the problem. Xie Zhenghe and Lawrence couldn't believe it until they got on the plane, but Lin Shaojie was sure that what Larry Bird said before leaving was all the truth.

If you think he is a lie, he will make it true.

This is the realization of a forced king walking in the world.

At least so far, Popovich and Larry Bird have expressed their opinions, especially the latter, who showed up at the airport in person, which is absolutely sincere.

It's also possible that he resents the Spurs too deeply.

After all, so far in the new season, everyone can see Leonard's potential, which is definitely better than the one the Pacers took back.

Larry Bird's verbal promise didn't seem to be on paper, but it was still a promise, a promise that gave people unlimited imagination.

Just like the glimmer of light rising on the horizon, although it is small, it represents light and hope.

On the return flight, Xie Zhenghe once again talked to Lin Shaojie about the regrettable walker.

It was a civilian team with zero attraction to superstars. Almost all the teams that could produce were produced by their own team, and they rarely played bad tricks. This was considered the last face of this business league.

If that riot hadn't caused a drastic change in the league's structure, the Pacers, who were full of talent and potential, would have at least won a championship that season. If it was run well, a dynasty would not be able to escape.

It's a pity... one fan, a bottle of drink... one irritable player, a riot, and a possible dynasty team was ruined;

It's very similar to the one where a nail is missing, a horseshoe is broken... a war horse falls down, a war is lost, and ultimately a kingdom is lost.

Walkers, how unfortunate they are.

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