Li Ao asked Schwartz to investigate the new teammates and felt that the deal was good!
Laphonso Ellis, a short power forward, 203 centimeters and 110 kilograms, had 14 points and 9 rebounds in his rookie year. After his rookie season, he received a contract equivalent to Pippen.
During his peak period, he averaged 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Although his peak period came and went quickly, once he passed the age of 26 or 7 and his athletic ability declined, his strength declined rapidly, but his playing style was still the core. His scoring style was disliked by his old club, the Nuggets, and he was laid off after the NBA lockout.
However, this veteran is smarter than most black players. He does not stubbornly think that it is just bad luck. He does not stubbornly think that he is still the same person as before, and he does not give up on himself. When there is no ball to play in the shortened season, he works hard to practice skills and defense.
After getting a contract from the Hawks at the end of the shortened season and returning to the game, he showed a mid-range shooting that he had not seen in the first six years of his career. Although it was not good, he could shoot. And he, who was once a defensive black hole, began to actively His defensive performance was getting better and better, and in the summer of 2000, he got a three-year, $9.66 million full mid-level contract from the Timberwolves.
Playing as a substitute for Garnett last season, he averaged 9.6 points and 6 rebounds per game, a career-high defensive efficiency, allowing his opponents only 102 points per 100 possessions. As a substitute for a team with a weak defense, this defensive performance was very good.
Although he feels a little sorry for his old teammates, Li Ao is very fortunate that the lottery ticket of Kenyon Dooling was still sold. He didn't get a chance in his rookie season, but he still has a good trading value. If he doesn't get a chance in his second year, he will probably be ruined. In hand.
Brian Skinner, this teammate was very reluctant to leave Li Ao. When he first came to the Clippers, he admired this hard-working blue-collar insider. In a team that has been in chaos for many years, his style of play is still positive and he trains hard. , as a rookie in the 1998 class, he is only 24 years old. He still has certain potential that can be tapped, and he has the possibility of becoming the main substitute.
Now go and be teammates with Garnett... Li Ao hopes his old teammates will be strong!
…
Two days later, on September 3, Steve Kerr came to Li Ao's house and, at the team's request, came to guide Li Ao in three-point training.
Kobe saw another famous player coming to Li Ao's family, who was also a teammate of his idol.
He took the rare initiative to say hello, which flattered Steve Kerr.
Looking at the luxurious coaching combination of James Worthy, Skywalker, and Steve Kerr, Kobe didn't feel envious at all, as long as God didn't come.
When he first entered the NBA, the treatment arranged for him by the logo man was even more exaggerated than this.
It was Earvin Johnson who taught him how to pass the ball to the center.
It was Michael Cooper who taught him defense.
It was also James Worthy who taught him how to attack the frame.
It was Eddie Jones who taught him breakthrough.
The person who taught him mid-range shooting was Byron Scott.
If personal emotions were not considered, even Kobe would not envy Li Ao's sparring team and God.
After the pleasantries, Steve Kerr started to guide the work very actively.
He knows that what the Clippers value is not his ability on the court.
Just looking at ability, the basic salary is enough for him now. Last season, he averaged 3.3 points per game, and his number of appearances was a new high since joining the Spurs, playing 51 games.
In the three years since the Spurs signed him back, he has never been the main force and often has no chance to play. He can play an incredible 30 to 50 games a year. The reason they signed him back is because they want him to provide three-point tactics and guide the team. Young pitchers training.
But after asking Li Ao to demonstrate the basic skills of catching and shooting, three-pointers and mid-range shots, Steve Kerr was embarrassed.
What are the Clippers looking for him to do? Call Spider-Man 666?
Steve Kerr hesitated for a while and asked: "Leo, who did you learn your shooting from? The foundation is so solid."
Li Ao was confused for a moment and responded: "My college coach, named Xavier Johnson, is also part-time on our team and is responsible for my personal shooting training."
"The top shooting coach in the first-level league, no wonder... I'm sorry, Leo, I really have nothing to teach you. Your three-point and mid-range shooting training has been perfected, which is very suitable for your shooting movements and shooting. Habits, you just have to work hard and your shots will get better."
"I know."
"..."
Steve Kerr's fist tightened - Michael Jordan! get out!
This old bastard, old liar!
Spider-Man is different from the rumors. In fact, he is a sunny and cheerful boy with a gentle and considerate personality. His violent appearance is just his defensive color.
Beware of your uncle!
I've been here for half an hour and his fists have been tight for 15 minutes!
Li Ao is also a little confused now. When he heard Gentry said that he signed Steve Kerr to coach him in three-pointers, he didn't think too much and felt happy. This is the three players with the highest shooting percentage in NBA history. separate.
But now think about it, the team spent money to hire Xavier Johnson, Steve Kerr is very good in actual three-point shooting, and he must be very strong in training, but his ability to guide training, no matter how good he is, can be better than a top NCAA player Shooting coach?
Suddenly, Li Ao had an idea, hammered his right hand on the palm of his left hand, and said: "I understand, Alvin's intention is to let you guide me in actual shooting skills. You have played hundreds of regular season games and more than a hundred games." Playoffs, rich experience, your experience is exactly what I need!”
Steve Kerr, who was cursing his former boss in his mind, suddenly realized when he heard this: "Yes, it must be like this. I asked him what I need to teach you, and he said I will just serve. I said how is this possible."
The two of them had no doubts about him and began to discuss how to practice.
After summing it up, the two decided to strengthen their defensive movement, catch and mid-range shots first. There was no need to add new training items or take up time from other training items. They just adjusted the existing training, which can be regarded as practicing running, catching and catching. Basic skills of investment and mid-range investment.
Recalling Li Ao's running and catching mid-range shooting training just now, and then recalling the scenes from last season's match against the Clippers, Steve Kerr put himself into it and thought about what Li Ao would encounter in regular games. What kind of defense, how to prepare emergency actions in advance when running...
One has a strong ability to catch and shoot in actual combat, and the other is eager to learn and talented. The two quickly completed the running-in and began to adjust the training method of running, catching and shooting on the same day.
A few days later, Gentry came to Li Ao's house to visit him and observe Li Ao's progress in the past few months.
Seeing Li Ao learning so well from Steve Kerr, a question mark appeared on Gentry's head.
Let Steve Kerr serve the ball, and he actually gave guidance. Don't ruin the training methods taught by other professional shooting coaches!
Gentry watched the training for a while, and his eyes lit up.
Steve Kerr doesn't seem to be changing Li Ao's catching and shooting movements, force generation, etc., but is simulating the game environment and teaching actual catching and shooting skills?
Yes! In addition to serving, this veteran can also teach this!
…
Time flies to September 11th. Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers in the Big Apple and one plane crashed into the Pentagon, triggering panic throughout the Eagle family. The already shaky stock market once again encountered a wave of selling. Overnight, the United States The stock market lost $1 trillion in market value.
This also had an impact on Li Ao's family. Vivian felt that she was not safe anywhere, so she planned to buy the surrounding land and turn the underground storage room in the backyard into a shelter.
Li Ao chose to comply with the request of the hospital assistant. This was not a difficult matter. Making money was just to make the family happy.
Li Ao's mother now understands the reaction of Americans. After all, she lives in a country where people dare not go out at night, and she also feels that a shelter is necessary.
The Yingjiang family has entered a wartime state, the ordinary people are panicking, and the Clippers... are still doing what they should do.
They are carrying out their recruitment plan step by step.
On September 13, Li Ao received news that their team signed a coaching staff consultant responsible for tactical guidance-Doug Collins.
Also called Collins, Li Ao's first reaction was to reply, "Jaylon's relative? How can he, a rookie, use the back door?" Wally Walker, who called him to inform him, was speechless for a while and asked him to check the information himself, and then he The phone was hung up.
Li Ao was really curious and asked Schwartz to get the new consultant's information.
This person who was suspected of using the back door was actually the No. 1 pick selected by the 76ers in 1973!
The top forward and guard swingman, in his 8-year career, was selected to the All-Star three times, one of which was an All-Star starter. During his peak period from 24 to 28 years old, he averaged 19 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 5 seasons.
He led the team to the Finals in the 1976-1977 season, but unfortunately lost to Bill Walton in his peak year and lost the championship.
At the age of 29, he suffered a serious injury from a ruptured Achilles tendon. After returning at the age of 30, he played 12 games. After discovering that he had lost his dominance on the court, he chose to quit quickly, leaving behind an average of 17.9 points per game in the regular season and 21.5 points per game in the playoffs. Excellent career statistics.
After retiring, he became the head coach of the Bulls. In the mid-1990s, he switched to the Pistons and was elected as the head coach of the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the 1996-97 season. In the 1997-98 season, the former general manager of the Pistons was dizzy and traded Ratliff for Star. Khouse, the Pistons' defense collapsed, their record collapsed, and Doug Collins stepped down taking the blame.
In the following years, he worked at .T as a commentator and game analyst.
A very rich and good resume, it seems that he is not a relative of the twins Corliss.
But... this Collins actually has a twin brother who is also engaged in basketball in Los Angeles. He has no professional basketball experience. He is an academic coach and currently serves as the head coach at Inglewood High School. Many NBA players have come out of that high school, and he is currently the most famous. The player's name is Paul Pierce.
The surname Corinth is rich in twins?
Li Ao also noticed an interesting detail - when Doug Collins was fired by the Pistons in the 1997-98 season, the assistant coach who succeeded him was Alvin Gentry, the head coach of the Clippers.
It’s really hard to say what a person’s fate will be like in this life.
The team has introduced an experienced coaching staff consultant, and Li Ao has more expectations for the coaching staff's business capabilities.
However, this matter did not affect him for the time being. After his curiosity was over, he put this matter aside and concentrated on training.
At the beginning of the month, his basic CIC skills had reached 89. There is not much time left in the offseason, so he must seize the time to sprint!
The time came on September 20th. Li Ao got up as usual at 6 a.m., completed morning exercises at 7 a.m., took a shower, and read the news. At 7:30 a.m., he helped his mother prepare breakfast. After preparing the dishes, I woke up the hospital assistant's aunt for breakfast and chatted together at 8:30. When it was close to 9 o'clock, Kobe came and we went to training together.
Today's training went very smoothly. The coach's basic shooting skills this morning were three-pointers. At the end of the morning's training, the system calculated the 100% additional bonus of the experience bracelet, the 20% additional bonus of Thompson's three-point action pack, and the level 3 training method. After the 60% additional bonus and the 40% additional bonus for level 2 training tasks, the three-point evaluation increased to 78!
He is very happy. He is now confident that he will increase his three-pointers to above 80 in the new season and become an excellent three-pointer!
If it's a catch-and-shoot game, after he reaches an excellent level of basic three-point shooting, he can reach top-notch performance with the full level of 'Catch-and-shoot Expert'!
After calming down, Li Ao was going to invite Kobe to have a nutritious meal together.
The trainers skipped nutritious meals and the Clippers ordered meals from a restaurant near his home.
At this moment, Vivian rushed into the training ground with a 7-month-old belly.
Li Ao hurriedly rushed to help the aunt in the courtyard to stand up. He couldn't help complaining: "Why are you running so fast? Don't you know your belly is so big? What if you fall? It will be very painful!"
Vivian stuck out her tongue and begged for mercy.
Her Leo was worried about the pain from her fall. Of course he was also worried about her stomach, but first of all, he was worried about the pain from her fall!
After feeling happy for a while, Vivian suddenly remembered the purpose of her running over and said quickly: "Leo! Something big happened!"
Li Ao asked doubtfully: "What's the big deal? Los Angeles was also bombed?"
Kobe, who was about to finish his last set of three-pointers, and the trainers had already focused their attention.
"Los Angeles was bombed, that's why there wasn't... Oh, no, there was no terrorist attack, I'm not worried anymore... Wait, you almost made me forget important things again.
Stand still, don't be so surprised that you faint.
The head coach called and asked me to tell you that Jordan is back! Signed a contract with our team! "
Li Ao: (⊙_⊙)
Σ(☉▽☉“a
Σ(っ°Д°;)っ
Li Ao's expression changed rapidly. He was shocked by the news, but then he was ecstatic!
No, wait a minute, don’t make a mistake, what if you just sign a player with the same name?
Not only him, but James Worthy, Skywalker, Cole and others were also shocked and couldn't help but spit out slogans. Kobe was so shocked that he dropped the ball in his hand.
They also wanted to ask more questions, but Li Ao's cell phone rang on the sidelines, attracting everyone's attention.
Under the gaze of others, Li Ao walked over and picked up the phone. Gentry called, and his heart beat faster.
Feeling the eyes of others, he answered the call and pressed the speakerphone.
"Leo! Did you receive the surprise we gave you! Hahahahaha, the God of Basketball has joined us!"
Asking for a monthly ticket!
(End of chapter)
