"That's great. We have two more secret weapons. We are sure to give the Heat, Lakers, Spurs and Thunder a big surprise."
McHale said with a smirk.
He had no doubts about Xu Xin's words, because Xu Xin had proven time and again how reliable he was in handling team matters. McHale felt very lucky to have such a good partner.
On the court, Harden holds the ball and shuttles flexibly across the court, constantly honing his unique technical movements and unpredictable pace.
Jeremy Lin practiced fixed-point shooting from outside the three-point line with the help of his shooting coach, which was a task assigned by the coaching staff.
On another court, Butler was constantly training his mid-range shots after dribbling, with a high hit rate. The only sounds that could be heard were the sound of his sneakers scraping the floor and the "swish" sound of the net after the ball entered.
Garnett has not returned to training due to injury, but he will be present every time the team practices.
Other players are also meticulously practicing shooting, which is a top priority.
The team has clearly defined the style of play with Harden and Butler as the core. All they need to do is hit those open three-pointers and open up the court as much space as possible.
After the training, the team entered into an intense but relaxed team meeting.
The coaching staff explained the Eagles' tactics and weaknesses in detail on the whiteboard. Every player listened carefully, and the core of the team actively put forward their own ideas.
Harden and Jeremy Lin expressed incisive insights at the tactical level, showing their rich game experience.
The team atmosphere is very harmonious, and everyone's tacit understanding in training is gradually revealed. New players led by Garnett and O'Neal have also integrated into the team.
Butler also energetically expressed his confidence in the game during the meeting:
"We are a strong team, and everyone's training during this period has achieved remarkable results. All we need to do is to transform the state in training into the game. There is no team that we cannot beat."
After the training, the coaching staff organized a reunion dinner for everyone.
Head coach McHale chose a century-old store that is well-known in Houston. When the players opened the heavy door, a strong aroma hit their faces.
The wooden floor has a slight luster under the light, and the ancient decoration style outlines the traces of time.
"Wow, the decoration of this store is very special!"
Harden praised.
"Yeah, it feels like going back in time."
Butler said.
Everyone sat down one by one and ordered their dishes. While waiting, McHale appropriately took out his tablet computer to play the Eagles game video.
The assistant coach was doing analysis beside him, and the players listened very carefully.
Soon, the dishes were served and team building officially began.
The table is filled with all kinds of delicacies, and the aroma is overflowing. The signature dish here is the secret barbecue that has been passed down for centuries. The heat is just right and it exudes an alluring aroma.
"This barbecue is amazing! It's much better than the ones we have over there!"
Asik said with emotion.
"That's nonsense. Who doesn't know that Turkish barbecue is world-famous?"
Old God Garnett was there and said while cutting the meat.
"That's different. If you eat it every day, you won't feel it tastes good."
Asik shook his head and explained clearly.
Everyone laughed, and delicious food became a medium of communication. In this unique intersection of time and space, the players seemed to forget the pressure and anxiety of the game and immersed themselves in the delicious food and pleasant atmosphere.
While everyone was enjoying the food, a burst of moving music came from the restaurant. It turns out that there is an old jazz band here. They have gone through many vicissitudes of time, but they have always retained their love for music.
Notes shuttle through the air one by one, like a long-lasting melody, evoking people's longing for the past years.
The music gradually began to play, and the players stopped eating the cutlery in their hands and listened attentively.
The restaurant is filled with a peaceful and melodious atmosphere, as if the entire space is wrapped in this beautiful melody.
A trace of relief flashed in the eyes of head coach McHale. The season is very long. Injuries, pressure, and failures are all part of the season. The players need some ways to soothe their bodies and minds. Music is not a soothing way.
After dinner, the coaching staff and players left one after another and returned to their respective residences to rest.
However, Harden, Jeremy Lin and Butler returned to the training hall to continue practicing.
First, he ran 20 times back and forth until he was exhausted. Then he went to the gym to bench press and deadlift, and then returned to the court to practice shooting.
This kind of intense training cannot be achieved overnight. Let alone ordinary people, even newcomers who have just joined the team will be exhausted from practicing such a routine.
Especially when it comes to shooting, it's difficult to even touch the frame.
Xu Xin was very pleased to watch all this upstairs. In this life, Harden worked a lot harder under the influence of Butler. This is the cornerstone of the Rockets.
As for why Xu Xin didn't go home, it was entirely his whim.
After the dinner, he was about to drive home. Suddenly he checked the system points on a whim. He was shocked to see that the points had reached 975 points.
Xu Xin was so excited that he almost laughed out loud. After winning another game, his points exceeded 1,000. Taking into account the system task rewards for Yao and Mai's contract with the Rockets, he instantly had more than 2,000 points.
After saving for so long, when had he ever fought so richly? He couldn't spend it all, he couldn't spend it all!
This sentence is a joke. Xu Xin's short-term goal is to accumulate 5,000 points before next summer so that he can open the third section.
The skill of greatly improving a player's potential is essential for China's young players at this stage.
Xu Xin has great ambitions. Since he has been reborn and has the system by his side, he must help the men's basketball team rise and reach the top of the world.
Just when Xu Xin fell into endless daydreams about the future, the system released another limited-time task as the icing on the cake.
"Ding, the limited-time mission is being released and has been released."
“Sign a legendary star who has not yet retired and use Nirvana to help him regain his form (the player has not retired, has no contract, and was once a top star in the league).
If the task is completed, 1250 points will be awarded. If the task fails, 600 points will be deducted. "
"Mission deadline, before the end of the All-Star Game."
Wait a minute, you are not scientific, Xu Xin realized.
I need to spend 1,000 points to redeem "Nirvana Rebirth" to complete the task. You will be rewarded with 1,250 points. I earned 250 inside and outside!
If I can't finish it, you'll deduct 600 from me?
What is this? This is.
"All tasks issued by the system are comprehensively considered based on factors such as the difficulty of the task and the points currently owned by the host. If you question this system again, your task will be considered failed now."
Lolita sounded and said rather arrogantly.
