The Clippers' training begins at nine o'clock in the morning.
It started with an hour of warm-up training, dribbling, passing, layups, shooting, and simple tactical coordination.
Targeted tactical training will begin at ten o'clock, and the Clippers coaching staff will formulate and guide today's main training content.
It lasts about an hour and a half, and the morning training ends at 11:30, and then we eat and rest until 1 o'clock to continue the afternoon practice.
The afternoon practice does not require special training for players. Each player will be assigned to different training programs based on his or her position, technical characteristics, and tactical positioning.
Some people practice confrontational shooting, some practice low-post footwork, some practice one-on-one defense, some practice small tactical coordination, and so on.
At about two o'clock, the team will conduct an intra-squad training match depending on the situation. After the training match, it will be around three o'clock, and today's training will be over.
If you want to continue to practice more, you can continue to practice more. Gym and shooting are all options to consume time and excess energy.
An excellent team is absolutely inseparable from good training.
The Clippers' coaching staff, led by Jeff Ball, has a pretty good training schedule.
Jeff Ball was the bald man who was hired by Min Congda as the team development manager and had been the manager of the Hornets.
Since Ball once had a glorious record of bankrupting the Hornets, Min Congda has great trust in Ball and will ask for Ball's opinion when making many decisions.
After Ball came to the Clippers, the most important decision he made was to spend money to expand the team's trainer lineup.
While maintaining the original coaching staff, Ball also spent heavily to hire shooting trainers, physical trainers, special skills trainers, etc., further expanding the Clippers' training logistics team.
These trainers are all well-known and outstanding professionals in the United States, and they charge a lot of money.
Min Congda looked at the salary slips of these people and thought that the money spent on these people was not restricted by the salary cap, so he could increase the expenditure as much as possible, so he signed them one after another.
You know, for every additional employee in logistics training, not only salary expenses will increase, but also air tickets, hotel expenses, meal subsidy expenses, etc.
When the number of people trained in logistics reaches a certain scale, the overall expenditure is very considerable and even terrifying.
By the start of this season, the Clippers may already have the largest coaching staff and logistics training team in the league to ensure the team's normal training, travel and games.
The cost the team paid for this was also quite high.
Coupled with the high luxury tax that is about to be paid, if the Clippers fail to win the championship, with Shelley Sterling's financial resources and the debt cash flow pressure of the new arena, the team's finances are likely to have problems.
This was Min Congda's wishful thinking, and he felt very proud.
Therefore, when he brought the old Davis to the arena and introduced him to the advanced facilities and strong training team of the training hall, he was very proud in his heart and tone.
Of course, the pride that Old Davis understood was somewhat different from Min Congda's true pride.
But this did not prevent the old Davis from easing his inner anxiety. He felt the excellence of the Clippers.
Previously, because he was worried that the Clippers would make mistakes in the draft, Davis Sr. also took his son to try out with other teams.
Like the Bobcats and Wizards, recalling his trial training experiences in Charlotte and Washington, Davis knew that the two Eastern Conference weak teams were far behind the Clippers in terms of training facility equipment and personnel reserves.
The intensity of investment is different.
Davis was even more surprised when he visited the cafeteria of the Clippers training facility.
He found that the Clippers' canteen had a richer menu than restaurants outside.
Although the decoration is relatively simple, the key recipes are really complete.
American food, Italian food, French food, Chinese food, Central and South American food, basically everything.
And if you want to eat anything, you can tell the chef in advance, and the chef can prepare it in advance to ensure your satisfaction.
Of course, these also cost money. The chefs here are all hired by Min Congda with high salaries, and the contracts last for several years.
It is just to add pressure to the Clippers' finances. When the Clippers' cash flow fails in the future, every inconspicuous contract will be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
Old Davis looked at the dazzling array of meals and rated the Clippers even higher.
"Mr. Smart, I...can I go and watch the team train? I want to talk to you."
Although he knew that the Clippers' hardware level was excellent, the old Davis still couldn't completely rest assured.
Min Congda guessed that Davis Sr. was probably worried about Anthony Davis's lack of tactical status in the team.
He led Davis Sr. out of the restaurant to the fiery training ground and sat down on the sidelines.
At this time, the entire Clippers team is conducting full-field open offensive and defensive simulation training under the leadership of the coaching staff and trainers.
This is a very special tactical training method designed by Steve Kerr for the Clippers.
He asked the players to use passing and cutting tactics freely on the court to attack the opponent's defense.
The requirements are that tactical moves must be made, the number of dribbles must not exceed three times, and the offense must be ended with a shot.
It's five-on-five on the court, but personnel are constantly being adjusted and rotated, and can be swapped out at any time.
The Clippers have many young players with great potential, but they do not have an absolute core lineup.
There are 15 players on the roster, and everyone can play and play a role.
Under the guidance of Min Congda's overall strategic policy of "everyone has a ball to play", the coaching staff developed such a new training method to improve the players' tactical sensitivity.
At the same time, it is also a huge test for the players' physical fitness.
Cole requires the team to run, operate, and pass all the time.
Once there is any hesitation, whether it is a hesitant pass or a slow shot, it will be interrupted by a sharp whistle.
This also puts a lot of mental pressure on the players.
At this time, Anthony Davis was participating in such a special training for the first time.
He was placed on the defensive team against Marc Gasol.
In the 2012 London Olympics, Marc Gasol represented the Spanish team and played against the American team.
In the Olympics, Anthony Davis had the support of strong teammates and did not feel too much pressure from Marc Gasol.
Now that they are actually facing each other, Marc Gasol has changed his role, improved his support, and provided cover. Only then does Davis feel what his problem is - he is always one step slower.
It stands to reason that Anthony Davis is faster and more flexible than Gasol.
But in training cooperation, he was always slow.
Because Gasol and his teammates cooperated seamlessly, Anthony Davis kept rushing.
It is difficult for him to make accurate defensive predictions for the Clippers' passing offense.
This is not college, not the NCAA. In college, Anthony Davis' height, wingspan and speed are bugs.
But in the NBA, with the championship-level Clippers, Anthony Davis has not really found his own position and rhythm.
Sitting on the sidelines, Davis Sr. watched his son struggle in training and was repeatedly interrupted by whistles, and his worry became more and more intense.
He said to Min Congda: "Mr. Smart, I know the Clippers are an excellent team with many excellent players. It is Anthony's honor to be selected by the Clippers. But you also know that Anthony is still a My child, he is more playful. I am really worried that he will lose his confidence in the past and cannot find his place in such an excellent team. Please forgive the worry of a father. I don't want to ask for anything, but I hope, The team can provide more help in cultivating Anthony."
Old Davis said it quite implicitly, and it was obvious that he was a man of high quality.
If it were the family members of some players whose quality was not very good, they might have to shout, "Give my son enough team status, or we will change to another team!"
Situations like this are not uncommon in the NBA. For the sake of status and special treatment within the team, some black players will even sign special agreements to allow the team to make guarantees.
There is no way, in a business league like the NBA, players are the most valuable assets.
People with talent can bargain, they have this capital.
Davis Sr. didn't do this. Firstly, he has quality, and secondly, Anthony Davis has talent, but the Clippers really have no shortage of talent.
Min Congda looked at Davis's training on the field and found that this kid was a little unable to keep up, but he was quite satisfied.
Regarding the player Anthony Davis, Min Congda's feeling after coming into contact with him is that "it is difficult to become a great player"!
This kid thinks about playing games all day long. Besides training, he plays games. He feels that playing games is the focus of his life. Training and playing games are just for work and life.
He had such a mentality at a young age, and Min Congda admired it very much.
Although Min Congda has a good relationship with Curry, he just doesn't like Curry, a training freak and the king of rolls!
After the formal training every day, we have to practice more, and after every game, we have to practice three-pointers on the court.
Even if you practice by yourself, you also need to practice with the young people on the team, such as Leonard, George, Harden and others.
It ruined the atmosphere and atmosphere of the Clippers.
And Anthony Davis is a new trend.
According to Min Congda's observations during this period, Anthony Davis did not practice much after each training session.
Hurry home and play games, actively train for 2K, and strive to defeat Min Congda in a 2K confrontation one day!
Min Congda appreciates this attitude that work is work, life is life, and work cannot delay life!
Unfortunately, in a place like the NBA, crazy training is politically correct, and training gym rats will be praised.
Otherwise, Min Congda really wants to establish Anthony Davis as a model for the team and call on everyone to learn from Comrade Davis.
Facing the old Davis' concerns, Min Congda replied: "Anthony is a very good player. I admire him very much. Don't worry, I won't let him sit on the bench. No matter what, he should get enough playing time. This will help his growth. I believe you also know that the Clippers have always adopted a large rotation, and everyone's playing time is guaranteed."
Min Congda is telling the truth. The Clippers' rotation has always been very long.
This is an atypical NBA team that does not establish an absolute core and is an excellent team team.
In fact, people like Harden, Curry, Randolph, Gasol, Leonard, George, etc. all have the ability to be the core.
Any one of them who goes to a weak team will be the team's tactical core.
But everyone in the Clippers has a great time playing basketball, with more money, fewer things to do, and a lot of room for improvement.
Moreover, Los Angeles is a big city, so there is really no reason to leave here and become the boss in a quiet place.
The most important thing is that these guys are all young, and Min Congda has the "favor of knowing and appreciating them".
Although black people are not very particular, the Clippers are a team with many good kids and the atmosphere in the team is very good.
When Old Davis heard Min Congda's assurance, half of his doubts were gone.
Other people's words in the Clippers are not very effective, and Mr. Smart's words are absolutely true.
At this time, the offensive and defensive training on the field came to an end, and everyone took a short rest.
Min Congda walked to the sidelines, patted Anthony Davis on the shoulder, and said, "How did you feel during the training just now?"
Anthony Davis looked a little frustrated and said: "Some... I'm not used to it, it's too fast..."
It was so fast that Anthony Davis felt that it was not his body that could not keep up, but his brain.
"Your dad is here to watch you train. Go say hello."
Anthony Davis then discovered that his father often watched him train from the sidelines.
He was so involved in training that Davis didn't pay attention at all.
He shook his head helplessly and complained: "Dad, I told you I was working, why did you come here again?"
Old Davis said: "I didn't come over here, it was Mr. Smart who invited me to visit. I wanted to take a look at your training. What's going on here? I would always watch you train before, as well as your games. "
"Then was then, and now is now. What did you say to Mr. Smart?"
"It's nothing. I'm just worried that you will lack attention and training in the team. Mr. Smart said he would help."
"Dad~ Oh my god, I will earn my position in the team through my own efforts. I don't need any help or commitment!"
Davis Sr. shook his head, thinking that his son was still too young, or that he had been too smooth sailing before.
Talent can indeed determine many things in the NBA, but it is not difficult to destroy talent.
There are too many stories of injuries to Zhong Yong in NBA history.
Among them, there are reasons for the players themselves, such as lack of self-discipline, frequent injuries, or their talent is just that, and there is no potential to be tapped.
Another part of the reason is that the team doesn't know how to cultivate, discover, or pay attention, which ultimately destroys the talents of young people.
Even a very good team has the possibility of wasting talent.
Davis Sr. was worried about his son's future.
The courtside exchange between father and son ended on bad terms.
But at noon, Min Congda still invited the father and son to have a good meal in the restaurant.
Min Congda also pulled Cole and Tyronn Lue over, and the five of them ate and chatted together.
Cole carefully pointed out some problems that Anthony Davis had just encountered in training.
How to position yourself in defense, how to anticipate, how to make the right choices, etc.
Davis has studied these in college, but the rules have changed in the NBA. With different teammates and different opponents, the requirements for players will be higher.
Davis listened very carefully, and Tyronn Lue also said a few words from time to time, saying that he was very experienced in defending.
Old Davis also listened very seriously. How could he not care about his son?
Min Congda was the only one who ate with his head down and the most seriously.
The reason why Cole is willing to exchange teachings in this way is because he knows that Anthony Davis has great potential.
Unlike Min Chongda, he is not accurate at all when looking at potential. He knows that Davis is the person who can supplement the Clippers' last shortcoming.
By the time the four of them had finished communicating, Min Congda didn't eat much anymore, and he was the only one who ate the most.
"I'm sorry, I'm too full. I'm going to move and digest, burp~"
Min Congda burped and patted his belly to strengthen his stomach and digest food.
Anthony Davis asked Kerr and Lue at this time, "Coach, I heard Curry say that Mr. Smart is the most talented basketball player on the team. Is it true?"
Cole and Tyronn Lue nodded at the same time and said, "Yes."
Seeing that Anthony Davis was still surprised, Cole added: "You know, in Smart's eyes, the offensive and defensive training in the morning was almost like playing a game. He can stand on the sidelines and teach you how to move. , you can position yourself accurately.”
"It's just that Mr. Smart has no interest in coaching."
(End of chapter)
