After the first day of joint training, Lin Ying and Durant returned to the hotel to rest.

Originally, Cole wanted to talk to Lin Ying in the evening, but because Durant was autistic, Lin Ying declined.

Anyway, he will go to the Suns for a trial later. Durant's personal status is more important than chatting.

Durant is really autistic!

One!

Not a single one was pushed up!

Because he was the favorite to be the No. 1 pick, many scouts came to watch Durant when he came up.

In the end, my dear, that feeling didn’t even last three minutes, but... "Have you come in?"

The scouts suppressed their laughter, but all the strength coaches present laughed.

"Do you think I will fall out of the lottery?"

After being silent for a while, Durant asked Lin Ying.

"How is that possible!"

Lin Ying immediately denied it.

Durant has not been promoted in history, so he is still ranked second!

However, Lin Ying definitely couldn't talk about what he saw with his eyes.

"You know there is a relationship between force and torque. Your arms are long, so the bench press is difficult. That does not represent your real strength."

Lin Ying tried to explain it with knowledge of physics.

Durant smiled bitterly, even he didn't believe this explanation...

Seeing Durant's reaction, Lin Ying scratched his head and finally changed his approach.

"Do you know what Dwight Howard's 185-pound bench press reps were during his rookie physical?"

Durant shook his head.

It is estimated that only data analysts like Lin Ying would pay attention to and remember this kind of thing.

"7 times."

Lin Ying gave the answer.

"Not 17 times?"

"No, just 7 times."

Lin Ying repeated it.

Durant was still surprised.

After all, Howard is famous for his strength, and he is also famous for his upper body strength!

"So this result also shows that you have a lot of room for improvement."

Lin Ying continued.

He is not talking nonsense. During Howard's physical test, he bench pressed 185 pounds 7 times, but at his peak, his maximum bench press was 475 pounds!

In fact, Durant is also an example in history. His maximum bench press at his peak was 315 pounds.

Systematic and professional training can greatly improve people's strength.

This time, Durant nodded.

"And only those who rely on strength to survive in the NBA will pay special attention to this data.

But that doesn't matter to you, because who wants Kevin Durant to fight in the paint?"

Lin Ying said finally.

Durant laughed when he heard this.

"Ying, you are already good at comforting people."

He finally said with a smile.

…

There are still several days left for the joint trial, but except for the physical test on the first day, the rest is actually irrelevant.

Many players will choose not to participate, and Lin Ying and Durant will naturally not stay.

Durant didn't have many workouts and he returned to Austin to continue training.

Lin Ying's words officially started his personal trial training journey.

His first stop for workouts: Phoenix.

Phoenix is ​​no stranger to Lin Ying, because the NCAA finals between the University of Texas and the University of Florida were held here more than two months ago!

The previous competition arena was called University of Phoenix Stadium. Phoenix is ​​the abbreviation of Phoenix, which means hot place.

Returning to my hometown after two months, the final feels like yesterday.

Duffy and Lin Ying arrived the day before the trial.

The reason for this arrangement was that Duffy took him to meet someone first.

"Son of the Wind" Steve Nash.

Nash's agent is also Duffy, and has been for many years.

This is also the reason why Nash and Yao Ming have a good personal relationship.

To use a metaphor that is not very vivid, this is when the master is recruiting people, and the master brings his junior to see his senior brother.

Nash's nose is still a little swollen, and Horry's bump was indeed a bit harsh.

"You may not think that I was there when you played in the NCAA finals here."

Nash was also good at chatting, and he smiled and hugged Lin Ying as soon as he came up.

Lin Ying was indeed a little surprised.

However, there are more than 80,000 people, and it is impossible to provide live footage to everyone.

Anthony used to go to their games, but the NBA didn't schedule a game on the day of the finals, so it was more normal for Nash to go.

After a brief meeting and a few people sitting down and chatting, Nash expressed his great interest in Lin Ying.

Defense, passing, three-pointers, ball intelligence, and relatively fast speed in the fourth position, Lin Ying is really suitable for the Suns!

Here is a look back at the just-concluded Western Conference semifinals between the Suns and Spurs.

The biggest impact of that impact was not on Nash itself, because Nash was still on the G5.

The biggest impact was that the collision triggered a conflict. As a result of the conflict, Horry was suspended for 2 games, and Stoudemire and Diaw were suspended for 1 game!

This was equivalent to completing a wave of 1 for 2, which directly led to the Suns losing the game 85 to 88 in Tianwang Mountain.

Due to lack of manpower in G5, the Suns only really rotated 6 players, but in the end they only lost by 3 points.

Suns fans are really upset.

Of course, you can also feel that many NBA championships are not so clean.

Stepping down, useless people, causing conflicts and suspensions, referees controlling the field... This can be seen in many series.

So Nash's interest at this time is easier to understand.

Although it is more difficult for players to feel relieved, the game must continue next year.

They are so close to the championship this year and their salary structure is reasonable. They will definitely make a comeback next year.

Recruiting troops and buying horses is a must.

"I just think it might be difficult for us to select you with the current pick."

Nash's next words were more realistic.

The Suns currently have two first-round picks, the 29th pick is their own, and the 24th pick was acquired from the Cavaliers in a previous trade.

"I have talked with Steve about this, and he has not ruled out the option of trading up the draft pick."

Daffy interrupted at this time.

Of course he was talking about Steve, not Nash sitting across from him, but Cole.

Cole also returned to Phoenix on the same day as them.

"It looks like we will have a chance to play ball together in the summer."

Nash smiled and said after hearing this.

…

The home of the Suns is now called the US Airways Center, which was renamed last year.

Before that, it was called America's West Arena, and older fans may be familiar with this name.
To be continued...