rpbooks Chapter 238 Call Xiao Guo
Chapter 238 Call Xiao Guo
Chapter 238 Call Xiao Guo
"Mengmeng is right. Basketball is not one-on-one. It is a team sport. Passing ability is a skill that every basketball player must have, not just for point guards."
"Even if you're going to play shooting guard, the ability to watch the defense get the ball out of the way is essential."
"Why do Chinese players play well in the CBA, but they suffer when they come to the international arena? It's not because we are weak in physical fitness. Zhu Fangyu and Ah Lian are definitely not bad in stature. It's not because of our personal abilities. Yao is playing in the NBA. It’s a big deal, but because our ball transfer coordination is always lagging and out of touch, everyone’s passing coordination is a beat slower, compared with Spain and Greece, our offense is always constipated, all kinds of nonsensical Mistakes and problems in this area, it depends on whether your next generation can change it."
"With Dayao and I here, the 08 Olympics will be fine, and the 12 Olympics will be fine. What about the 16 Olympics? What about the future? You have a heavy task on your shoulders, young man!"
Guo Ailun babbled a lot, and Guo Ailun's blood boiled, and he held onto Qian Ning's hand tightly:
"Brother Qian, stop talking, I understand, I'm going to practice passing."
"That's right."
Guo Ailun went to the other half to practice passing with the assistant coaches, and Qian Ning happily patted Li Meng on the head.
"Come on, sister, let's practice back hitting."
Happy time always passes quickly, the half-day vacation is over, when Guo Shiqiang came to pick up Alan and Li Meng, Qian Ning was still a little bit reluctant, so he took the initiative to invite these two good seedlings to dinner.
After taking various group photos, Chan Ning left his contact information to Alan and Li Meng.
"As long as you want to come to the United States for training, just call me."
"Come on, become stronger!"
After returning home, Allen and Li Meng wrote down Channing's contact information on the back of the photo and kept them as a treasure. This unassuming Chinese basketball superstar made the two young people more determined in pursuing their dreams.
After finishing coaching Allen, Channing received another call from Cheeks. The hard-working head coach had already brought Livingston to Philadelphia for a trial training according to Channing's arrangement.
"After a few days of testing, Livingston's left leg has basically healed, but there will be fluid accumulation after strenuous exercise. According to the doctor, this situation is normal. It is estimated that after half a season, the fluid accumulation will disappear. There will be more."
"However, Livingston's left leg is very fragile, whether it can adapt to high-intensity games in the NBA, no one can say for sure, we are worried that he may be injured again in the confrontation, which will bring disastrous consequences. "
"Moreover, it is impossible for him to gain weight. In order to reduce the burden on his knees, Livingston must strictly control his weight, which will affect his confrontation on the court. At the same time, his speed advantage will no longer exist, which also means , there's no way he's going to play the way he's done in previous years."
"Without speed, you can't increase the confrontation. Only a tall figure is left, and there is still the risk of a second injury or even career reimbursement. No wonder no team is willing to give him a contract. Channing, we must think carefully."
Cheeks explained all the factors clearly and waited for Channing to make a decision.
In the Philadelphia team's training facility, the tall and lean Livingston sat quietly against the wall, staring blankly at his left leg.
In order to return to the NBA, he overcame scary injuries and psychological obstacles. It took him a full 16 months. No one can understand how he feels this year, and no one can understand the pain he has endured.
Even, no team is willing to give him a chance. After the $400 million rookie contract expires, the Clippers are only willing to sign him with a basic salary contract of $40, and the same is true for Miami.
"Is it true that God never gave me a chance?"
Desperate thoughts rose in Livingston's mind, and at this moment, Cheeks came out of the office.
"Congratulations, Sean Livingston, let's negotiate a contract."
According to Channing, Cheeks prepared a one-plus-one contract for Livingston, totaling $200 million, with a guarantee contract of $80 in the first year and $120 million in the second year, but Philadelphia has The team option can decide whether to implement the second-year contract based on Livingston's injury recovery and field performance.
The $80 is exactly double the price given by the Clippers and the Heat. For Livingston, who has not played for more than a year and recovered from injuries and spent almost all his savings, this is definitely a surprise.
Signing the contract with trembling hands, Livingston couldn't help crying.
"Thank you, Mr. Cheeks, for giving me the chance to be born again."
"Oh no, you don't need to thank me. You should thank Channing. It was he who insisted that our team sign you. By the way, it was also he who suggested changing the contract amount to $200 million for two years."
"Why did Channing help me like this? Is it just out of kindness?"
Livingston couldn't help being full of doubts about the Philadelphia boss who hadn't met yet.
Time soon entered August, and the NBA free market was basically settled. Arenas renewed his contract with the Wizards for 8 million US dollars in 6 years, Baron Davis entered the Clippers for 1.1 million in 5 years, and Monta Ellis stayed with the Warriors. , and the old captain Brand finally chose to join the Warriors for 8200 years and 76 million after the Philadelphia 5ers suddenly lost interest in him.
Free agents have more wolves and less meat. Many teams that can't get their favorite players choose to use trades to reinforce. The Rockets use Bobby Jackson, next year's first-round pick and Dante Green in exchange for Artes Special, forming the trident of Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady and Artest, aiming to win the championship.
The Pacers and the Raptors completed the transaction. They sent the All-Star center Jermaine O'Neal and the 2008 No. 41 rookie Nathan Javi to the Raptors, and got point guard TJ Ford, center Nesterovic, forward Marcelo Baston, and No. 17 rookie Roy Hibbert.With O'Neal teaming up with Bosh, the Raptors' double-star insiders are infinitely imaginative.
The Cavaliers, Sonics and Bucks have completed a big deal involving six players. The Cavaliers got Mo Williams to assist the little emperor.
The Philadelphia 76ers did not do much in the offseason. In addition to signing rookies Ibaka and Dragic, they also signed Birdman Anderson and Livingston with cabbage prices in the free market. The Pietrus that came over is a little more expensive, but everything else is a good deal.
More importantly, without signing Captain Brand, the Philadelphia team has a lot of salary space. Whether it is a possible transaction in the middle of the season or the free agent battle next year, Philadelphia has a clear advantage.
The team integration came to an end, and Chen Ning calmed down and prepared to face the Olympics.
(End of this chapter)