After a brief meeting and chat, Steve Smith led Jinguji Budo out of the airport, then got into a car, and the group drove towards Oak Hill College.
Charlotte International Airport is almost two and a half hours' drive from Oak Hill College. When Budo arrived at the airport, it was just noon local time. Jinguji Budo, who had slept on the plane for several hours, had plenty of experience at this time.
Along the way, I chatted with Steve Smith at various times while admiring the scenery along the way.
After all, the United States is vast and sparsely populated. After driving off the road near the airport, the field of vision becomes wider. Unlike the environment of Kanagawa Prefecture where there are many buildings, everywhere you see martial arts is basically green space, and the buildings in the town Basically, they are all bungalows. The most common ones are two-story villas, and there are few high-rise buildings with a height of 5.6 stories.
Steve Smith was very curious about Jinguji Budo's basketball experience in Kanagawa Prefecture. Along the way, he kept asking how Budo usually trains. Faced with his question, Budo answered truthfully. His personal training method was completely different from the training method provided by coach Anzai to the Shohoku players.
Many training methods are the training methods of later generations. Those training methods also inspired Steve Smith. He nodded frequently while driving.
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Steve Smith also didn't expect that the training methods of Jinguji Martial Arts were somewhat advanced, and the amount of training was also terrifying.
After listening to the usual training content of martial arts, he was not surprised why Jinguji Martial Arts had such strength as a yellow race person.
Because the amount of daily training in martial arts is simply not something that a normal high school student can handle. Even if the players are forced to train according to this training method, it can enhance their strength, but it will definitely overdraw the players' talents and leave irreparable hidden damage.
"Wu, after you go to school, I will ask the team doctor to conduct a comprehensive examination on you."
"The team doctor at our school is a well-known sports medicine expert in the United States and has working experience in many NBA teams."
"The purpose of asking him to examine you is to see if there are any hidden injuries on your body."
"After all, the amount of training you received in Neon is really amazing. I don't think a high school student can withstand such training."
Of course Wu Dao would not have any objections to this. To be honest, he really didn't pay much attention to this aspect, because he had been playing like this for so long, and he didn't have any obvious physical discomfort. In this regard, he still feels that his "plug-in" is quite reliable.
Stephen Jackson and Adrian Brown, who were sitting in the back row, listened carefully to the conversation between Jinguji Budo and coach Steve Smith.
When they heard about the amount of daily training in martial arts, they were secretly shocked. They looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes. I originally thought that the person who joined the team this time was just a random fish who came to make a fortune.
But looking at the physical condition of martial arts and listening to the previous training in martial arts, the two people suddenly realized that martial arts is not a gold-plated fish. It's obviously a dragon crossing the river!
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The drive of more than two hours is neither long nor short.
Soon, coach Steve Smith drove Budo to Oak Hill Academy at the mouth of the Wilson River.
Oak Hill College in the United States is built along the water. Outside the school gate is a wide lawn. The entire school's architecture is a Western European church-style building, giving people a solemn and mysterious feeling. When coming here, Budao even thought he was coming to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The school's architectural style is very similar.
However, Steve Smith did not give Wu Dao time to enjoy the campus scenery. After parking the car in the parking lot, he took Wu Dao to apply for admission and organize the dormitory. Stephen Jackson and Adrian Brown also separated from Wu Dao and Steve Smith and went to the team to participate in training.
They wanted to tell everyone in the team about the arrival of Jinguji Martial Arts, and prepare to "welcome" the Asian Jinguji Martial Arts.
It was noon when we got off the plane, and it was already 3:30 pm by the time the martial arts process was completed and the dormitory was packed. It was the time when the basketball team was training, and after Coach Steve Smith was waiting for Jinguji Budo to tidy up the dormitory, he didn't give Budo a chance to breathe, and hurriedly took Budo to the team doctor. Let the team doctor perform a comprehensive physical examination on Jinguji Budo.
You may not believe it, but there is a special X-ray examination room in the hospital of this school.
After completing a series of examinations at the school hospital, coach Steve Smith rushed to the basketball stadium with Jinguji Budo without waiting for the relevant results of the examinations to come out.
Wu Dao was not dissatisfied with Steve Smith's impetuous approach. He was actually looking forward to meeting the other basketball team members and playing against them.
From the moment he met "Martial Saint" Stephen Jackson at the airport, Martial Arts couldn't wait to fight against him. He is now eager to know what level this second-round pick in 1997 is.
And this will also become a yardstick to measure the distance between him and the NBA!
The arena of Oak Hill College is located in a corner of the college. Unlike Xiangbei High School, this school's basketball court does not only have an indoor court. The indoor court in the arena is specially used for basketball team training and hosting some events. In addition, there are many open-air courts on campus.
Along the way, Martial Arts could see idle students playing basketball on the open-air court. The basketball atmosphere was much richer than that in Xiangbei. And looking along the way, Budo also noticed that many of these playing students are very skilled. Such passers-by could easily get a starting spot among the top four teams in Kanagawa Prefecture. .
I don't know how much better than Tsunoda, Shiozaki and others...
A glimpse tells the whole story. Through his observations along the way, Wu Dao can roughly see what the average Oak Hill College students and basketball enthusiasts are like. He can also roughly imagine what the Oak Hill College basketball team is like. What level is it?
I'm afraid that any one person who is singled out and placed in Neon can carry the entire team to the level of the top four in the country. But when it comes to championships, in recent years, I'm afraid they are a little out of their depth.
Coach Steve Smith was observing Jinguji Budo's expression along the way. When he led the martial arts through the open-air courts, he clearly saw a little surprise on Budo's face.
In response, Steve Smith also showed a faint smile and said to Martial Arts:
"How is it? Do you still like the atmosphere of the school?"
"I'm not bragging. These kids who play on open-air courts have average talents. There are not many kids like this in the United States."
"But if you go to Asia with this level of talent, I'm afraid it's quite rare among people of your age."
"You really made a wise choice by choosing to come to the United States to play!"
"I believe in my vision, Wu. You are different from ordinary Asians. You will become an excellent player. I even think you may be able to hit the NBA."
Steve Smith's words are not very satisfactory, but if you are familiar with the history of Oak Hill College, you will know how much Steve Smith hopes for Jinguji Martial Arts.
Since the establishment of Oak Hill College, the top basketball school in the United States, it has only sent more than 20 players to the NBA. This statistic is still in the 21st century where martial arts exists.
At this time, Steve Smith said such words about Wu Dao, which shows how optimistic he is about Wu Dao's talent. Regarding Steve Smith's words, Wu Dao's face also showed deep surprise. He didn't expect that this was the first time they met, and coach Steve Smith would actually recognize him like this?
In martial arts, even he himself is not sure whether his talent has a chance to break into the NBA.
"Coach, do you think so highly of me?"
"I don't think you have ever seen me play with your own eyes. At most, you have watched the video of me playing in Neon? Why are you so sure that I have the potential to hit the NBA?"
Wu Dao doesn't know where Steve Smith's confidence comes from. He himself doesn't have this confidence.
"Don't belittle yourself, Wu."
"Your talent is definitely the strongest among the yellow people I have ever seen."
"You've been on a plane for a day and sat in a car for so long. Are you tired?"
One second Steve Smith was praising his talent in martial arts, but the next second he suddenly changed the subject and asked suddenly.
"Uh...it's okay. I slept a lot on the plane, and I don't have to suffer from jet lag or anything. I'm in pretty good shape."
Wu Dao didn't know why Steve Smith asked so, so he answered casually.
"That's good. You are an exchange student. I think, today, you can prove your talent in front of the other members of the team."
"Of course, don't put too much pressure on you. It doesn't matter if you don't perform well. You can still train with the team."
"But... there will be no chance for you to participate in the following games."
"If you perform well, I'll make you a starter on the team!"
When Steve Smith spoke, he narrowed his eyes slightly, smiled and patted Martial Arts on the shoulder. And his words also made the martial arts boy shrink.
Wu Dao heard the hidden meaning of coach Steve Smith's words. It seemed that there would be an entrance ceremony to greet him soon. If he performs well, he can become a starter at Oak Hill College as an exchange student and participate in the team's games. If not, he may only become a pendant.
From the very beginning, Wu Dao’s purpose in coming to the United States was not to participate in training and become a mere accessory. What he wanted was competition, fame, and proof of his strength and talent!
High schools and neon in the United States are very different from those in our country. The school team members of the strong basketball schools here have to play at least more than 200 large and small games 365 days a year. The competition experience and competition intensity are simply not comparable to previous events.
Even if it is only half a year, once Wu Dao becomes the main selection, he can participate in nearly a hundred games and compete with masters from all over the United States. This is a rare opportunity for Wu Dao. At the same time, it is also an opportunity to capture the attention of the media and scouts. .
"Well..."
"Thank you, Coach Steve Smith."
"I think I will firmly seize such an opportunity!"
After Wu Dao thought about it for a short time, he realized that this might be the perfect opportunity for the coach to get ahead. Wu Dao did not expect that he would already have such an opportunity just after coming to the United States.
Don't think this is just an opportunity, there are countless people waiting for such an opportunity! Martial arts can win such opportunities firstly because of their talent and strength, but who knows how many "recommendation letters" factors are there?
Coach Steve Smith looked at Wu Dao's grateful expression and smiled. Is he optimistic about martial arts? There are indeed some, but it is a bit nonsense to say that martial arts can impact the NBA. It is just encouraging martial arts.
Over the years, no yellow man has ever entered the NBA, and he doesn't think martial arts will be an exception.
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“ohhh!
!
"
Not long after, Steve Smith brought Jinguji Martial Arts to the arena of Oak Hill College. As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the arena, Wu Dao heard the astonishing cheers coming from the arena.
Coach Steve Smith quickened his pace upon hearing the sound and quickly led Wu Dao into the gym.
At this time, a warm-up match within the team was going on in the Oak Hill Academy Arena. Although it was just a warm-up match, the stadium was filled with students watching the game. There were three floors inside and three floors outside. There were students of all ages, nearly a hundred people.
“Bang!
! "
As soon as Wu Dao entered the arena, he saw a black shadow flying through the air not far away. He dunked with both hands and poured the ball into the basket.
The person who dunked was a black man, with a strong build, and his height was even more than two meters according to visual inspection. The take-off height when he dunked just now was probably around 80cm. The visual inspection is not very accurate, but it should be about the same.
Combined with the opponent's height and bounce, it seems a bit scary...
At the very least, Takenori Akagi and Uozumi may not be able to jump so high.
"Haha, these boys are playing a warm-up match."
"Wu, look, which team do you want to join?"
Coach Steve Smith didn't ask Budao if he wanted to play, he just asked Budao which team he wanted to join. The moment Steve Smith and Wu Dao entered the arena, many people noticed them.
Coach Steve Smith, the coach of the basketball team, is known to all the students, and martial arts, with such obvious Asian characteristics, will naturally attract the attention of these students.
Wu Dao did not have time to observe the spectators who were watching him at this time. His eyes had already fallen on the stadium, and he found the figure of Stephen Jackson in the stadium.
At this time, Stephen Jackson was wearing a white training uniform and returning to his own half. Their opponents, wearing blue training uniforms, were white and black.
The two teams are about the same overall height, but it is obvious that the white team with Stephen Jackson is stronger, because the scoreboard on the sidelines is at 24:12 at this time, and the white team leads by 12 points.
"I...join the blue team!"
"They were trailing, and I thought, they needed my help even more."
"And... I think that if you directly play against Stephen Jackson, the starting small forward, it will be easier for you, coach, to make a choice!"
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