Chapter 33 [Wild Cat Visits]
The two of them went to the Tulip Restaurant for dinner and ordered a weight loss package.
When Carman first arrived at Michigan, he had a weight exceeding his standard, his playing style was stuck and slow, and his blue-collar data and defense could not keep up. With the help of David, he successfully lost weight and only scored nearly double-double in the second season.
Kaman was able to participate in the NBA draft at the end of last season, but the team had a poor record and it was difficult for him to be selected with a high pick, so he stayed at school.
Wang Jun asked: "Chris, there is still one week. What do you think of that bet?"
"They had problems in communication last season, but they didn't make it clear. Of course I support David, otherwise I wouldn't be the core. If I help you, it's equivalent to helping myself."
"I'll be relieved if you say this." Wang Jun smiled. Talking to straightforward people is easy to save time.
Carman opened the conversation. "You played badly before. Adamson felt that he had a great chance to win. I can only say that this guy is so stupid that he didn't know if he was completely trapped."
"How do you say this?"
"In the past, even if we were in the first team, David did not arrange for me to pull out and give you a pick-and-roll. This move must have been deliberately kept by him, and I wanted to wait for you to lose weight before trying. This is just like last year, when I was very poor in mid-range shots, he never let me play high pick-and-roll, but he just kept letting me practice, and there were more pick-and-roll cooperation in the second half. Now my mid-range shot is better, how could he not play pick-and-roll and let me attack the basket? I think he has at least two sets of main tactics."
This guy really understands basketball and is much more proficient in tactics than me. No wonder Abby said he can definitely play in the NBA. Wang Jun was interrupted by Kaman when he waved his hand.
"First is the main combination of internal and external during this period. You move in a small range of bottom corners and sides. I attack at low posts. As long as the opponent does not have a strong inside line, I can beat the opponent. It's very simple. You just need to wait for the pass."
"The second is that Bobby and I will pull out to give you double covers. The defender dribbled the ball and broke through. The small forward cuts the ball, and you will take the ball from the outside. You will take action when you catch the ball from the outside. You are the most critical of this tactic, and only you can do it in the team. It is already obvious that David has been letting Bobby practice mid-range shots. When you are not here, Mike is also the main practice of empty cuts. How about it, is it much less pressure?"
Wang Jun didn't even say the word "yes", and Kaman continued to chatter.
"If you want to play well, it depends on your speed and defense. If they strictly prevent you from shooting, you will still pass the ball. I think you are aware of it. Just don't have a good chance to pass the ball to me, don't give it to others. I want to try to play beautiful data this season and participate in the NBA draft. My goal is 20+10..."
Wang Jun sighed in his heart.
This guy is good, but he is so annoying about talking bad habits. Can he be the listener with Kaman? He will die if he says something!
After hearing Kaman talk about the ball, Wang Jun learned a lot of new knowledge.
For example, college basketball is not like the NBA. It does not require flying around the east and west every week. The top ten league teams are not too far away, so they can only take a bus. Only by entering the NCAA Championships can you need a plane. Only the championships will attract the attention of large media.
Kaman's goal is to play the NBA lottery, the higher the pick, the better. Signing a four-year rookie contract like this will not only make more money than rookies other than lottery, but will also be focused on training in the team, which has many benefits. One step further, it is likely that the whole career will be changed.
Kaman began to solve the food that had been cold, and Wang Jun finally had the chance to jam: "If you are selected in the second round, what contract will you sign?"
"Unless the pick is very high, it is usually a one- or two-year contract, and the second year may not be guaranteed. I personally think that if a second-round rookie has the strength, it is better to lose the selection of the team and try out by yourself. At least you can go to the team you like, and there is no guarantee anyway." Kamands paused for a moment and immediately overturned his opinion. "No, don't listen to me nonsense. Those who can be selected in the second round are also elites. It's too difficult to join the NBA after losing the selection."
Wang Jun sighed: "It seems that time is tight, so I have to work harder."
"Do you want to participate in the NBA draft?" Although Carman was slow on the court, his reaction was amazingly fast. He opened his mouth wide and forgot to chew the food.
Wang Jun can't play well in the team now, and participating in the draft is like a fantasy.
"Of course I want to make more money by playing in the NBA."
Wang Jun knows what NBA players are worth.
In the 1990s, players' salaries were not too high. Only celebrities got high salaries, and second-rate stars like Horacek could accumulate tens of millions of dollars. In today's NBA, a middle-class player can get tens of millions of dollars in contracts. Even the basic salary is hundreds of thousands of dollars. You can live well for five years and a lifetime.
Carman didn't pour cold water on Wang Jun and said seriously: "Man, then you have to participate in the draft with me after the end of this season. If I graduate, can the Wolverines still play well?"
Wang Jun can better understand why David is so optimistic about himself and hopes that he will make rapid progress. This is the best opportunity for the team to achieve results. The Wolverines' other inside strength cannot be compared with Carman.
After dinner, the two of them went home, and Wang Jun continued to practice three training methods provided by the system.
He was more and more experienced in breathing and breathing. In the past, he just exhale and holds his breath, but now he can vaguely feel it and mobilizes the breath that presses on his dantian. This is the first small success.
Tiebanqiao, lying flat on the book, could not bear it for the first twenty seconds, and now he could hold on for ten minutes.
He felt his waist and abdomen become stronger and stronger, but his strong muscles are surrounded by stronger fat, so he can't tell.
The next afternoon, the Wildcats, a member of the Top Ten League, arrived.
The game was held at the Chrysler Center Arena, and many fans came to watch the game, although it was just a warm-up.
The two teams are equally strong and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season. Therefore, the Wildcats chose the Wolverines as their first warm-up opponent and wanted to use a victory to increase their confidence.
David didn't take the Wildcat seriously, and this game called out the slogan of winning. Although he had the same name as the famous Kentucky Wildcat, Northwestern University was far inferior to that.
When arranging the lineup, the two coaches started arguing again.
David wanted to start Wang Jun, Powell's substitute, point guard Gordon Soro, a freshman in the first grade, to let Luke Barnes, who is the fastest and best at launching counterattacks, sit on the bench. The offense is mainly based on positional battles, with pick-and-roll cooperation.
Adamson's favorite outside line is Luke, while David is optimistic about Gordon. Although his organization is average, his shooting is pretty good and he does not take up the ball.
Adamson hated Gordon, probably because Gordon also occupied a scholarship quota.
He shouted: "How to play such a lineup? Do you let the opponent's defender suddenly play in the first game? I can't stand the Wolverines being embarrassed at home. You are ruining the team's tradition."
"What else can be more embarrassing than you're yelling here?" David was too lazy to pay attention to Adamson.
"You will definitely not win if you fight like this." Adamson had a little obsessive-compulsive disorder, and he couldn't take action in his heart, and he felt uncomfortable all over.
David no longer showed weakness and also said loudly: "The team has fought a quick counterattack for five years. Have you ever won? Shut up! If Wang Jun plays well today, I suggest you quit quickly and go to other teams to fight back, and see if they use you."
The team has not entered the championship for many years, and Adamson is still embarrassed to mention tradition. Judging from his performance in the previous few seasons, losing is the tradition of the Wolverines.
David then arranged defensive tactics. "Wang Jun guards the low post on the left, must hold on to the opponent's big man, and don't let the opponent enter the penalty area easily. Bobby defends the middle. Everyone pays attention to the formation shrinking. Grab the rebound and falls on the position. Don't be anxious. Do you understand?"
"I understand!" the players shouted together.
Chapter completed!