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Chapter 53 [A Road Unprecedented Before]

The Lakers have arranged many physical test projects, and Guo Xu has gradually completed them with the cooperation of the staff.

He was barefoot and tall at 178cm, he was 180cm in shoes, 190cm in wingspan, and weighed 75 kg. The only change he had in the semifinals was only two kg of weight.

He stood and touched his height by 240CM, bounced on the spot 74CM, and bounced on the run and jumped 92CM, which made people shine. Such data is at the mid-to-upstream level in the entire NBA.

What is the middle and upper level? Take Russell Westbrook, a famous star in Guo Xu’s previous life, as a reference. When Wei Shao participated in the rookie physical test at the age of 19, he jumped 76CM on the spot and 93CM on the run-up and jumped.

After entering the NBA, Wei Shao's physical fitness has improved significantly, gaining Superman's speed and explosive power. His peak body fat content is as high as 4.8%, his vertical bounce reaches 89cm, his running-up jump is 116CM, and his sprint speed is amazing, so he can easily abuse the basket. His maximum bench press weight of 150KG also makes him extremely fierce when grabbing rebounds.

Guo Xu turned 19 at the end of November this year, and he also has a lot of room for improvement. At present, he can complete a two-hand dunk without anyone defending. On the contrary, it is more difficult to dunk with one-hand dunk because he cannot catch the ball and is easy to dunk.

Guo Xu's speed and agility test were also surprising, with 11.75 seconds running back and forth in the penalty area and 3.28 seconds sprinting in 3/4. The technicians felt that he could be faster because Guo Xu was wearing only a pair of ordinary old sneakers. It would be better to stop the emergency if he changed to a pair of famous brands.

When testing the 84kg bench press, everyone was shocked. Guo Xu, who looked very thin, pushed it ten times, which was outstanding among the point guards and comparable to many forwards.

Guo Xu's comprehensive qualities are medium to the NBA. Even the average level of the NBA is unattainable for most basketball players in the world. He completed a terrifying transformation in the time loop. If he didn't take physical tests, no one would have thought that he was so strong.

Of course, Guo Xu has obvious weakness, that is, his height, and he will definitely suffer a loss on the defensive end. If he is 190CM tall, he can directly compete for the No. 1 pick this year, and many teams will be interested in him. Kenyon Martin is a beast power forward, but Guo Xu is three years younger and looks more potential.

Guo Xu began to test his shooting with the help of sparring again, receiving and jumping shots at various points outside the three-point line, and receiving and jumping shots from mid-range.

He had already beaten Tyrone Lu and Fisher in physical test, and his three-pointers were more accurate than the two last season. What surprised Jackson was that Guo Xu's mid-range shooting percentage was not as good as three-pointers, 45 degrees, and the middle was fine, but he missed a lot of shots on both sides and side of the baseline.

He made 79 of 100 three-pointers, but only 68 of them were shot 100 in the mid-range shots, which was out of standard.

Since his rebirth, Guo Xu has been practicing three-pointers and breakthroughs, and has improved his shooting speed while ensuring his three-point shooting percentage. He only relies on his feel and has never practiced seriously in the mid-range shot. As a reborn person, he knows that he has high efficiency in playing like this.

Jackson was not dissatisfied. Kobe's main scoring method was mid-range shots. The main task of other outside players was to shoot three-pointers to help O'Neal and Kobe open up space. Guo Xu's playing style was just right for the Lakers system.

Playing 2V2 with three sparring players, Guo Xu showed excellent ball-holding skills. With changing directional fake moves, he always had a way to create a mobile phone for himself. Facing double-teams, he could protect the basketball and pass it to his teammates.

On the defensive end, he performed mediocrely, could get close to his body and not afraid of confrontation, but he could not block the shooting with his height advantage.

Jackson can tolerate this shortcoming. Not only Guo Xu, Fisher and Tyrone Lu did not do well in interfering with shooting, which is a common problem for small players.

Before the test was over, Jackson called Kupchek. "Mickey, we must keep Jason Guo, he is stronger than I thought. I think he has the strength of a lottery show. I think you'd better come to the stadium."

"I'll be there in a while." Kupchek hung up the phone, took a deep breath, feeling that the draft plan was about to be disrupted.

If a player performs well in the trial training, he will naturally rise sharply in the draft pick. It is normal for him to have a better pick and salary. Guo Xu has signed a contract with the agent, and the agent will definitely help him negotiate with the team. Even if Hapi is not famous in the circle, Kupchek doesn't want to think about it. Those who can be an agent are very smart.

Guo Xu did not participate in the trial training of other teams, which does not mean that the Lakers can offer a price at will. If a person demonstrates his lottery pick in training, the draft will definitely enter the first round, but in the end he only won the draft pick in the middle of the second round, and the salary gap is at least twice.

15 minutes later, Kupchek arrived at the stadium, and Guo Xu's trial was just over. He took a quick move under the sparring defense. His score was like taking pictures, and he was completely recognized by Jackson. Tyron Lu must be sent away.

After Kupchek and Hapi and Guo Xu said hello, they directly explained the current situation of the Lakers and were ready to bargain. "You have performed very well, but in the summer, the Lakers need to use the first round pick to strengthen the weakest No. 4 position. I can only trade a second round pick to choose you. Can you accept this?"

If Guo Xu doesn't accept it, Kupchek will have to think of other ways. Fisher and Tyronlu are both first-round rookies in the 96 and 98 drafts. They are old and have a record, and their physical tests are not as good as Guo Xu. Guo Xu is completely worthy of the 29th pick in the first round.

Kupchek hopes to exchange Tyronlu for a draft pick to sign Guo Xu, but with Tyronlu's glass level, it's thankful to get a deal out. How could he change to the first round pick?

Hapi cleared her throat and was about to come forward to help her customers make profits, but Guo Xu spoke first.

"I can accept it in the second round, but I have a request."

"What are the requirements?" Kupchek guessed that it might be a playtime or something, and that would be promised, but starting is definitely not possible and he must compete in the team.

Guo Xu smiled and said, "I hope I will be the No. 58 rookie, that is, the last one, and I will be selected. Can it work?"

"What?" Kupchek was stunned. He was stunned for five seconds before realizing his incompetence and shut his mouth.

Jackson and Hapi also looked at Guo Xu with incredible eyes. They had never heard of any player who wanted to have a low ranking and the lowest ranking. This requirement was too weird.

Guo Xu shrugged and smiled, "If I care about how much money I make in the rookie contract, I won't refuse to go to the Hornets for a trial. Since the first and last positions in the second round are the same basic salary, can't I want the last position? Anyway, the coach knows my strength."

Kupchek reacted first and smiled: "So, what you want is the gimmick of the last rookie, right? If you perform well in the new season, it is easier to be watched by the media, create big news, and become famous."

Jackson was stunned for a moment and laughed out loud regardless of his image. He had been a player for many years and later became a coach. He had been in this circle for too many years, but he had never seen a brave and meticulous person like Guo Xu. Moreover, his idea was very genius, and he chose an unprecedented path.

Guo Xu is thinking in reverse. He not only accepts the second round conditions offered by the Lakers, but also uses the characteristics of the media to seek benefits for himself while getting the same salary. The last rookie's level of performance is indeed more attractive than those who are not up or down in draft picks. The few hundred thousand less earned is regarded as advertising fees.

Kupchek asked with a smile: "If the Lakers official said that your trial result was not good and you didn't want to choose you, you would definitely be able to accept it, right?"

"Of course, we're going to decide that?" Guo Xu stretched out his right hand.
Chapter completed!
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