Larry Bird, NBA legend, one of the absolute rulers of the 1980s.
If the basketball world of the 1990s belonged to Jordan, then the 1980s belonged to Bird and Magic Johnson.
The two of them have been fighting at the top since college. After entering the NBA, the duel between the black and white duo brought the two giant teams in the East and West to incredible heights, and at the same time saved the NBA's poor ratings.
Without them, the NBA might have filed for bankruptcy long ago, and the take-off in the 1990s and current glory would never have been possible.
When Su Feng saw Bird, he was very calm and did not try to get close to him. He claimed that he was his fan and had watched him play basketball since he was a child.
Su Feng is indeed not his fan.
Pippen introduced Su Feng to Bird. Bird nodded slightly but said nothing.
Su Feng didn't stay long, smiled, walked to the sidelines and sat down, drinking energy drinks to replenish electrolytes.
Bird is a very arrogant person, and his obvious trademark is to have his eyes higher than his head. He is also known as the NBA forcing king.
Unless they are extremely talented rookies, he has this attitude towards ordinary rookies. You want him to smile at you and wait until you become famous.
Bird knew Su Feng, and he even watched the game live in the United States.
However, he doesn't think Su Feng can be compared with LeBron James, and he doesn't think Su Feng can be compared with James in the future.
"How about this little guy? Does his physical condition remind you of Michael?" Pippen said: "His hands are very big, bigger than Michael, bigger than me. That's why he handles the ball so well. "
Pippen raised his eyebrows slightly and said: "His body structure is like Jordan's, but his physical fitness is far different from Jordan's. I think you are training in the wrong direction. You cannot force him to be the core ball-handler just because he has good ball-handling skills. His His offensive ability with the ball is very weak.”
"He should be the next Reggie Miller. That's easier than making him the ball-handling core." Larry Bird said.
This made Pippen unhappy. Like Jordan, he was a very defensive person. What's more, Su Feng also gave him fruit.
"Larry, you underestimate him too much. His progress is so fast that it's crazy. I plan to teach him some of my layup moves. When he learns it, you will know what it means to be Pippen No. 2..."
Pippen wasn't done yet.
Bird interrupted him: "Then what are you waiting for? Show-me."
Bird spread his palms, he was very strong. "If your passer can score 10 points tonight with the ball, I'll consider you great. Do you want to take a gamble?"
"What are you betting on?" Pippen was unconvinced.
Bird glanced at Scottie Pippen and his eyes fell on Pippen's wrist: "If he can't score 10 points with the ball tonight, your Rolex belongs to me."
Pippen raised his left hand, which was his favorite gold Rolex watch.
As we all know, Pippen is one of the NBA stars who values money more seriously.
Pippen hesitated.
"Okay, old man. Just kidding, whether he can score 10 points has nothing to do with us..." Bird patted Pippen on the shoulder and gave him a step up.
However, what Bird didn't expect was that... Pippen was no longer stingy this time, and actually got hard. "No, this is not a joke, Larry. If Su scores 10 points tonight with the ball, I also want you to promise me something."
Bird didn't expect Pippen to be willing to gamble.
But Bird has a strong gambling habit. Anyone who can be the ruler of the NBA has a strong gambling habit and dares to make big bets. With a character like Pippen's who just gives up when things get good, he can only be the best second-in-command.
"What do you want? As long as it doesn't exceed the value of this watch." Bird asked Pippen.
"I want you to teach this kid a skill, shoot or pass. What you do best."
Bird was really shocked when Pippen opened his mouth.
He didn't expect that Pippen was so optimistic about this kid and actually asked him to teach him techniques. This is to teach him as a closed disciple.
How charming is this kid? He can actually make Scrooge Pippen take out his gold Rolex watch and bet against it. If you win, you won’t get any money, but Bird will teach you techniques.
"Are you serious?" Bird asked.
"Of course! Do you dare?" Pippen in turn provoked Bird.
"What else am I afraid of?"
Bird agreed on the spot: "If he scores 10 points tonight in a sports game with the ball, I will teach him my passing skills, but I will only teach him for 2 hours. I promise to teach him everything I have to teach him, how much he can learn, and I'm fine."
"Okay." Pippen agreed, and the two high-fived.
As the bet was settled, Pippen quickly walked over and called Su Feng directly: "Hey, Tony, come here, I'll teach you how to make an offensive layup."
Seeing Pippen like this, Bird couldn't help but laugh: "Isn't it too late to learn now?"
He turned and walked into the tunnel and called out Artest, who was performing his rap skills in the locker room.
"Ron, I have a task for you tonight."
Bird gave Artest orders.
"What mission?" Artest asked.
"The Bulls have a rookie named Su Feng. I made a bet with Pippen. Pippen thinks he can score 10 points in offense with the ball. I don't think he can. I hope you will limit his scoring to 5 points. Below. I have studied him, and his offensive level with the ball is not strong. As the number one perimeter defender in the league today, this is not difficult."
Larry Bird said enthusiastically: "You are the one who wants to win the best defensive player."
"Who? Who are you talking about?" Artest asked Bird.
"Su Feng, Bulls guard, No. 30." Bird introduced.
"Oh, Larry. This is my dearest friend. We were on the phone last night. We have a wonderful friendship..."
"When did you become friends with him? Do you want me to lose to Pippen?" Bird was a little angry.
"I mean... you have to add money." Artest chuckled and made a classic money gesture: "Your bet must have some luck, right? I will give you 60%."
"It's just a gold Rolex watch. If you win, I'll give it all to you." Bird said angrily: "Remember, you have to put up the flag for this order. Don't be too ostentatious, but you must be majestic."
Bird patted Artest on the shoulder to encourage him.
For Bird, the Rolex watch is just a gimmick, and he doesn't lack that stuff. All he wants is to win.
But at this time, Artest fell into confusion: Rolex? Rolex again?
Suddenly, he had a bad feeling in his heart.
The last time I bet on Rolex, Su Feng suddenly emerged. Now I bet on Rolex again. Is Su Feng going to win again?
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While Artest and Bird were talking about 'dividing the spoils', Su Feng was trying to absorb Pippen's 'layup skills'.
Pippen's layup skills are also superb.
But, somehow, the super-powerful aura in his mind didn't define him as super-skilled.
Pippen taught very seriously, and Su Feng also studied very seriously.
However, it did not trigger emotional resonance at the beginning and achieve a direct copying effect.
Until 10 minutes later, Pippen supported his old waist and demonstrated to Su Feng in person. While demonstrating, he said: "Tony, you must get more points tonight."
He looked forward to it so eagerly.
Su Feng nodded, thinking, yes! You must get more points tonight, otherwise you won't be able to get many high-dollar sponsorship contracts.
While talking, Su Feng made a layup.
Pippen walked over and patted Su Feng on the shoulder: "It's more relaxed here."
The moment the two people's bodies came into contact, each other's bodies felt numb.
Pippen thought it was his old injury...but why was his head slightly empty?
Su Feng's mind and limbs copied all of Pippen's layup skills and experience throughout his career in an instant, and quickly formed a physical memory.
Although for Su Feng, this is a long process.
But in the eyes of the outside world, this is only a momentary effort.
Su Feng closed his eyes slightly, then opened them again.
He already has 83 points of 'super layup skills', and the upper limit of the layup skills copied from Pippen is 95.
No wonder he wasn't recognized by the super energy aura. It turns out there is still room for growth.
However, this is already very strong.
Su Feng had a profound understanding of layups almost instantly, faster than an epiphany, and what he gained was not only technology, but also experience.
That means his body has been making layups for Pippen's entire career.
Although he has only absorbed 84 points now.
But in the future, as his absorption increases and his physical talent improves, he is very likely to surpass Pippen, because he will complete new breakthroughs based on Pippen's entire career.
Just like his current super ball-handling skills.
Su Feng thanked Pippen from the bottom of his heart.
He looked at Pippen gratefully.
Pippen asked Su Feng to continue practicing quickly.
Su Feng immediately made another layup. This time the layup was smooth, extremely skillful, and obviously had a leather charm. The moment he picked the basket with his low hand, Pippen's eyes lit up.
He didn't expect it. He looked at Su Feng like he was looking at a monster.
"Tony, you are really a learning monster. Are all Chinese people so good at learning?" Pippen yelled strangely, "You should have been admitted to college, right?"
"Yes, I have a full scholarship and a principal's bonus." Su Feng answered honestly.
When it comes to learning, Su Feng is one of the few.
Pippen was so surprised. "Tony, you must score more points tonight, and you must try your best to score points with your layups."
"This will be of great benefit to you, trust me."
Pippen inspired Su Feng.
Su Feng nodded, of course he knew there would be great benefits.
At this time, Kendall Gill came over to warm up, and Pippen quickly shouted: "Jill, come and practice with Tony for a while."
Kendall frowned and thought, what kind of airplane is Pi Er doing?
However, he soon became horrified.
Because after Su Feng shook him off with continuous changes of direction, he turned around with his back deftly, and then took three slow steps to backhand the basketball into the basket... His steps were big, but not fast, and there was a sense of lightness and stretch.
Every step he took was just right, and the final layup showed off his long arms and hands to the fullest.
Pippen stood nearby and couldn't believe his eyes. He no longer knew what to use to describe Su Feng: Genius? monster?
How can there be people in this world with such strong learning ability? Is it because I taught well? Why do I feel that his movements have such a natural feeling?
This trick was taught to Pippen by Jordan.
Pippen rubbed in his own scent.
But now, as Pippen rubbed his eyes, he could vaguely see the original style.
Could it be that...Tony is the real chosen one in the class of 2003? Only Tracy McGrady in the league has noticed this? And I'm the second one?
Training continues.
Gill improved his defensive level. Su Feng still gained space through swinging this time. He cut in diagonally and relied on Gill's body to use a backhook to deflect the basketball into the basket.
It's amazing.
Pippen was convinced. He had just told Su Feng about similar techniques, but he didn't expect that Su Feng would actually learn from the analogy and directly use the highest-level techniques.
How long did it take me to practice before I dared to use it in actual combat? This little guy's achievements are definitely not lower than mine.
Pippen thought so.
Then three more were practiced, and Su Feng scored two.
Coach Bill came over and interrupted their training. Su Feng was a little reluctant to leave, because the training with Gill just now made him increase one point, and his super layup skill reached 85.
Coach Beal gathered his players to announce a major personnel change.
Su Feng was officially named to the starting lineup.
The reason used by Coach Bill is: Crawford is injured, and Jaylen Rose needs further observation.
Rose tried claiming her stomach was fine.
But he soon understood what it meant that the situation was over.
Eddy Curry said: Rose, stomachache is not a trivial matter, you must pay more attention to it. A few more days of rest are necessary.
Kendall Gill said: I believe Sue can become a qualified starter.
Roger Mason said: Brother Ross, rest more and make sure your health is the most important thing.
Pippen said: Rose, you are older and should give more opportunities to young people, not to mention that you are not in good health.
After this pass, Rose was helpless. He knew that he had been marginalized within the team.
This is not a stomachache problem at all, even if there is no diarrhea. They will also promote Su Feng to become the team's starter on the grounds that Rose actually entered the locker room with his left foot first.
Su Feng's proposal to become the team's starter was unanimously approved.
At this moment, Su Feng completed an important promotion in his career.
In the NBA, the treatment of starting players and substitute players is very different. Many stars would rather retire than be thrown to the bench when they get old. There are also players who will explicitly write 'starting player' into their contract.
Su Feng has completed this step, and he is already ahead of most rookies.
Before the start of the season, who would have believed that Su Feng, a second-round pick, could become the team's starter so quickly?
He's not a lottery pick.
You know, even lottery picks have some who are not yet in the starting lineup.
In the NBA, second-round picks only have the chance to grab a starting spot at the end of their first season unless they seize a chance or become a tactical veteran. Most never make it this far in their lives.
After Coach Bill announced this important personnel transfer, he began to lay out tactics.
He gives the players tasks.
Su Feng was assigned to play against Reggie Miller, which was obviously a relatively light job.
Reggie Miller is not good at playing with the ball, and he is also older, and his running speed without the ball is not as fast as when he was young. In addition, Su Feng started playing without the ball, so there was just a transition.
But Su Feng always felt that things were not that simple, and Pippen next to him thought so too.
How could Bird not let Artest deal with Su Feng.
He is a person who wants to win even though he is cheating.
Just, this time.
Bird can't win!
Pippen was very confident.
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