The 1996 STC was destined to be an extremely popular supernova training camp.
First of all, although Lin Ran has retired for three years, his performance in the three years from 1990 to 1993 was so explosive that his popularity remains high to this day.
Secondly, the rookies in the 1996 class are also unprecedentedly popular.
Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury, Marcus Camby, Ray Allen, Sharif Rahim, Anthony Walker and more!
Each of them is a super star who has already made a name for himself in the United States during his college days.
As a joint trial for rookies, almost all NBA teams have sent their scouting teams to the STC site in Los Angeles.
Every year STC invites the most talented young people in the current draft.
The scouting teams of each team can take a good look at their potential selection targets.
The one who gets the most attention among them is undoubtedly the super guard from Georgetown University - Allen Iverson!
Although Georgetown University has always been a traditional elite school rich in centers.
They have trained star centers such as Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, and Dikembe Mutombo.
But this year, Georgetown is focusing on guards.
Allen Iverson is now also the favorite candidate for the No. 1 pick in the 1996 class recommended by major mainstream media in the United States.
"I want to challenge Lin Ran in a duel. That's why I came to Los Angeles."
Iverson, who was interviewed by the media, was blunt when asked why he participated in STC: "He has always been the goal I want to surpass, but it is a pity that he has quit the NBA."
"Participating in STC is the only way to compete with him. I will not miss this opportunity."
It’s not just Iverson.
Most of the rookies at the scene witnessed Lin Ran's crazy three years in their respective growth stages.
Not to mention idols, most people at the scene regarded Lin Ran as the direction of their efforts.
Allen Iverson is not the only one who wants to have a duel with Lin Ran.
"This is Allen Iverson, what a young man with personality."
"He also performed very well in the NCAA, but it's not that easy to challenge Lin Ran."
"Do any of you think he can beat Lin? We are just seeing how many goals these young people can score under Lin."
At the scene, several scouts with good connections were communicating with each other.
In their view, it is a good thing that young people led by Allen Iverson are determined to challenge Lin Ran.
But if you want to defeat Lin Ran, it is still very unrealistic.
For the scouts, they just wanted to see how badly these young people were beaten by Lin Ran.
The morning intensive training ended quickly.
The scouts have also gradually obtained some of the player physical test data they want.
Allen Iverson's bodyside performance is impressive.
Scouts from many teams have said that if they hold the No. 1 pick, they will definitely select this super guard with the first overall pick.
As for Marcus Camby, some of his data have shrunk a bit.
It's just that in this era where the inside is king, the center still has the ability to be the best, and Camby will definitely not be able to run among the top three picks.
Scouts from each team got the data they wanted in the morning.
The media staff at the scene are waiting for the arrival of the afternoon.
Mornings belong to rookies.
The afternoon belongs to hot men!
After lunch break.
When people returned to the STC site, they clearly felt that the atmosphere was slightly different.
The rookies who were being trained by professional trainers on the field were already starting to feel a little absent-minded.
Sharif Rahim and Marcus Camby looked towards the tunnel.
Allen Iverson began to tighten his shoelaces and do stretching exercises.
In the corner, young high school student Kobe Bryant, who was doing shooting training alone, seemed out of tune with all this.
But the continuous sound of iron hammering also showed that his heart was not without turmoil.
The media's cameras also began to turn around.
It seems that the rookies are no longer the protagonists on this field.
The real protagonist is someone else.
finally.
Under the spotlight, Lin Ran ran out of the player tunnel wearing a VL series sweatshirt.
time.
Photographers all over the scene pressed the shutters in their hands frantically.
The rookies also cheered.
If STC is a large-scale show, then Lin Ran is the only protagonist of this show.
"Lin, some people say that Michael Jordan has surpassed you and become the number one shooting guard in history!"
"Lin! The Chicago Bulls won 72 games this season. They created the best regular season record in the NBA. Will this inspire your desire to come back?"
"Lin, MJ is about to win his third championship trophy and even challenge for four consecutive championships. Are you interested in coming back to prevent this from happening?"
The reporters at the scene immediately swarmed towards Lin Ran, bombarding him with all kinds of questions like cannonballs.
Lin Ran was already familiar with this scene.
Ever since he defeated Jordan in the first finals, the media has always treated Lin Ran like this.
"Can you ask some fresh questions?"
Lin Ran raised his eyebrows as he faced the camera: "It's the same question every time. It's really boring."
Putting aside the boring media, Lin Ran waved to the 96 golden generation on the field:
"Hey, I heard that one of you wants to challenge me?"
Rather than answer these meaningless gossiping questions, Lin Ran thought it would be better to give the young people in front of him a slap in the face.
Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Stephon Marbury and Kobe Bryant!
Lin Ran's words also made the media realize that the main course was about to be served!
Every year, STC's rookie VS Lin Ran is a classic repertoire.
Rookies who challenge Lin Ran in a duel will receive a large amount of exposure resources, and are likely to become the most watched rookies in one fell swoop!
At the same time, the scouts on site were also in high spirits.
Rookies who perform well under Lin Ran will not only get a lot of exposure, but their draft prices will also increase significantly!
on the contrary.
If Lin Ran performs poorly against Lin Ran, it will also affect the draft market.
It is not uncommon for the draft market to plummet.
"I said it!"
Just when the whole audience was attentive.
Allen Iverson, who tightened his shoelaces, was the first to stand up: "On this court, if there is one person who can beat you, it will only be me."
Good guy!
After hearing Iverson's proud speech, the scouts and all media workers on the scene called him a good guy.
It's okay to say this kind of thing when young people are showing off.
But who was Iverson talking to? It was Lin Ran!
The scouts who knew Lin Ran well had already begun to laugh.
Because, there is a good show to watch!
