Time flies, and the offseason comes to an end in the blink of an eye.
Before the arrival of the new season, players from various clubs are gradually returning. After the long vacation, many people have recovered from physical fatigue. Some who have indulged a little bit even have a little belly.
Of course, everything will gradually get on track once the season starts.
After a period of strength training, Zhao Feiyang was finally able to enter the field to compete. In order to return to normal condition as soon as possible, he specially invited two trainers to accompany him. For nearly half a month, Zhao Feiyang spent time on the court for actual training.
What is gratifying is that the effect of such actual combat training is quite good. In half a month, Zhao Feiyang's recovery condition is very stable, as if the injuries he suffered before do not exist.
After the hospital's second diagnosis, it was also believed that Zhao Feiyang's ankle injury had completely recovered, and normally there would be no sequelae.
With the diagnosis result from the hospital, Zhao Feiyang was naturally very happy in his heart.
Just over half a month before the preseason, the most famous amateur league in the United States, the "Drew League", officially sent an invitation to Zhao Feiyang.
The Drew League began in 1973 and was founded by Elvin Willis in Los Angeles. It starts in June every year and is played every weekend until the end of September.
In the past, they would invite some NBA players to participate in the Drew League, including big names such as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant.
The stars went there just for fun, but it is undeniable that their participation has skyrocketed the popularity of the league and made more players want to participate. The strength of the Drew League has also further grown.
This summer's Drew League is a little different. Due to venue and attention, as well as the previous NBA lockout, the Drew League has been delayed for more than a month. As of this time, the Drew League has come to an end. .
But this does not affect the enthusiasm of the fans at all.
Smiley, one of the founders, expressed his original intention of creating the Drew League in public.
"Our competition venue is in an ordinary high school basketball stadium. It is very ordinary. There are no dazzling lights or bright floors. You may even feel that it is a bit shabby... But we have the most essential thing here. basketball!"
"No matter who comes here, even if it's LeBron, they must follow the rules of the Drew League. We only have the purest basketball here, and there are no other things to interfere... Our rules here are equality and peace. Respect, everyone who comes here will enjoy the fun of basketball itself..."
"At the same time, we refuse those with bad backgrounds to enter. This is a paradise for civilians, and there are not so many interests involved..."
Zhao Feiyang didn't understand the Drew League at first, but after learning about the opponent's situation, he immediately agreed to such an invitation.
Firstly, he is very interested in such an amateur league and wants to experience the state there; secondly, now he also needs some real actual combat to awaken his previous state. After all, no matter how long the trainer is able to work, once he adapts. The opponent's rhythm will also become easier as they fight, and it can only be improved by participating in different actual battles.
And not only Zhao Feiyang was invited, LeBron James, Nick Young, Paul George, and even some well-known street ball players were among them. Such a league must be a crouching tiger, hidden dragon. It would be too much not to go there once. pity.
Two days later, Zhao Feiyang officially took a plane to Los Angeles. By the time he arrived at the Charles Drew Center, it was already afternoon.
This time the team he joined was the South Bay Diamondbacks from around Los Angeles.
The moment Zhao Feiyang appeared in front of the South Bay Diamondbacks players, the players in the entire training hall shouted excitedly. Walker, the head coach of the Diamondbacks, also personally walked up to shake hands with Zhao Feiyang.
"welcome."
"Zhao...I knew you would come...They are looking forward to your appearance!"
Walker is a middle-aged man in his late 50s, with short hair and eyes. He looks quite kind, and his words really make people feel comfortable.
Walker was very proactive and brought Zhao Feiyang to the players for a brief introduction. Naturally, it is impossible for a team of more than ten people to recognize each other immediately, but this does not affect the communication between the two parties.
Zhao Feiyang didn't have the airs of a star at all, and he had a lot of fun chatting with these amateur players.
"Zhao, don't underestimate them. These guys may not be as talented as others, but their love for basketball is definitely not worse than yours... Some of them have played overseas leagues, and some have also participated in Pass the draft..."
"They are not professional players now, but their love for basketball has never changed..."
Coach Walker said.
Zhao Feiyang nodded while listening. When he took off his jacket, his teammates on the field also became restless. After all, who wouldn't want to compete with the NBA star?
The team's intra-squad competition began soon.
Zhao Feiyang was assigned to team A, along with the Diamondbacks' bench. Team B is the main lineup of the Diamondbacks. From the book's perspective, the overall strength of the players is stronger. Of course, this is without Zhao Feiyang.
call out.
After the whistle sounded, the intra-team competition officially started.
As soon as his teammates came up and took the ball across the half court, they immediately gave the ball to Zhao Feiyang. Although he didn't train for a day during the offseason, recent training has allowed Zhao Feiyang to regain most of his form and find the feeling he was once so familiar with.
Snapped.
After getting the ball, he was originally going to pass the ball, but after seeing the expectant looks in his teammates' eyes, Zhao Feiyang gave up his intention of passing the ball and decided to play one-on-one to show off his strength.
"Hey, Zhao, hello, my name is Baynes, I am the current captain of the Diamondbacks..."
"I like your performance in the NBA very much...but now I have to challenge you..."
Seeing that the captain, a little fanboy, took the initiative to challenge himself, Zhao Feiyang also smiled and shook hands with him, then took the ball and distanced himself to prepare for a one-on-one singles.
All the eyes of the entire stadium were focused on the two of them.
The substitute players on the sidelines stood on their chairs excitedly, for fear of missing the most exciting moment on the court.
The next second, Zhao Feiyang suddenly swayed to the right while holding the ball. Baynes, who was guarding him, subconsciously moved his body. At this moment, Zhao Feiyang changed direction and shook the opponent away from right to left.
The simple and swift movements may seem unremarkable, but the efficiency is surprisingly high.
Before Baynes could react, Zhao Feiyang dribbled the ball into the basket.
After being away from the game for so long, he seemed to have endless strength in his body. Therefore, the moment he rushed into the penalty area, he originally only planned to lay up, but he jumped high against the Diamondbacks' defense, and in front of everyone With shocked eyes, he hit the ball hard into the basket with a one-handed dunk.
boom.
An explosive dunk stunned the entire audience, and everyone was stunned by Zhao Feiyang!
