warrior godfather

Chapter 174 Sir, I am willing to work for you!

After Zhang Yu's words fell, the room fell into a sudden silence.

Although Green had a premonition, when Zhang Yu said it himself, he couldn't help but feel an unbelievable feeling in his heart.

Coach Z came to his house and made a promise to him that he would pick him up in the draft... He couldn't even dream of thinking like that.

That was Coach Z who ruled the NCAA for two years, turned the little-known Butler University into an NCAA powerhouse, and then bought the Warriors, becoming the only owner and head coach in the NBA, and also the youngest head coach!

Although he only coached at Butler University for two years, he has successfully left his mark in the history of the NCAA with two championships. , Larry Brown and other famous coaches' names are put together.

Green said incoherently:
"Sir, is what you said true? Are you sure you're looking for the right person? No, I didn't question what you meant, but I never thought you would come to my house and extend such an invitation to me... I Can you really play in the NBA..."

At this time, Green was not able to average 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game during his senior year, leading the team to the Big Ten championship, and scoring the third triple-double in March Madness, and "Magician" Johnson and "Big O" Oscar Robertson are all-round fighters tied together.

Now Chasing Dream Green is still in his sophomore year. Although his average of 11.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game seems very comprehensive, and he is also very versatile in the entire NCAA, but his uneven positioning and height of less than two meters make Green He has been questioned by scouts all the time, thinking that a player with unclear positioning like him cannot survive in the NBA. This is not because scouts are prejudiced against him. Every year in the NCAA, there are many short and strong power forwards who are all-powerful, but they quickly become drinking water after entering the NBA. The machine administrator, and then gradually faded out of the alliance and disappeared from people's sight.

Not to mention, Hansbrough, who is well-known throughout the United States, is comparable to Jordan in the history of the North Carolina team. He has broken countless records and was selected to the All-American team for four consecutive years. With countless expectations, he was selected by the Pacers with the 13th overall pick.

But he did not show the potential of a superstar as the fans expected. On the contrary, as pointed out in the scout report, the omnipotence in the NCAA has become omnipotent in the NBA. Under the height and confrontation of the NBA level, he has no solution. Unable to play offensive skills, he can only get more than ten minutes of playing time as a substitute in each game, scoring 36 points and 6.4 rebounds with a 4.5% shooting rate, and has no NCAA style.

This is because the Pacers gave him some ball rights because he was a high-ranking rookie, otherwise he wouldn't even get this point.

Green himself is also ready to participate in the election after graduating from his senior year. The league doesn't like players like him, and it's not even possible that he won't be selected.

On the surface, he is very confident, as if he will definitely be able to enter the NBA, but he is actually very disturbed in his heart. Only by practicing desperately every day can he feel a little bit safe.

Mary beside him also looked at Zhang Yu nervously, her hands tightly holding the corner of the apron.

For the Green family, Zhang Yu's words were an opportunity to change their fate.

He said seriously:

"Of course, my scouts have already contacted you, but your feedback is not very positive, and you don't have an agent. I'll simply go there myself and discuss the draft with you."

Mary's gaze immediately turned to Green, regardless of Zhang Yu's presence, and said angrily:

"Drummond! Didn't you just say that the scouts are very optimistic about you? You also said that you are very likely to enter the NBA!"

"That's not to reassure you... the gentleman really likes me, but you know, mom, everyone else said I can't play in the NBA, and he didn't see me a few games, and he was too warm to me , I thought he was fooling me..." Green murmured.

Zhang Yu leaned back helplessly and leaned on the sofa. He didn't expect that the enthusiasm of the scouts would make Green doubtful.

Maybe he was a little eager for Larry Riley's instructions at the time, so he didn't dare to neglect, but it was too late.

Mary gave Green a hard look, then looked at Zhang Yu with an apologetic smile:

"Sir, I'm sorry to trouble you, Drummond is a good boy, he just thinks too much sometimes..."

Making this kind of expression was indeed a bit embarrassing for Mary, who always put on a look of a lioness protecting her calf. Her smile looked unnatural.

Zhang Yu smiled and said:

"It doesn't matter, you can call me Ronan. I am very optimistic about Drummond. One of the reasons is because of his excellent basketball IQ."

His gaze turned to Green:

"Drummond, I watched your game video and think your characteristics are very suitable for the Warriors. I hope you can participate in next year's draft. I can assure you that I will use a draft pick to pick you."

Green hesitated for a moment and said:

"Sir, I am very grateful for your recognition. This is a great encouragement to me... But I want to ask, which aspect of me do you like? Many people say that I can't play in the NBA at all. Short bigs can't survive in the NBA."

When Mary heard Green's words, she poked him quietly and reminded him to agree first before speaking.

But Green was unmoved, as if he didn't feel it, and looked at Zhang Yu nervously, waiting for his answer.

He really wanted to know what Coach Z saw in him, because he himself was very confused and often confused about the future, thinking that his basketball career would end in college.

This is not unreasonable sadness. Green rummaged through the famous power forward videos in history, but he couldn't find one that could serve as his template. He found desperately that there had never been a player like him in NBA history.

Barkley is less than two meters tall, but he is a low-post behemoth and a super rebounder. With his strong body and abnormal talent, he dominates the penalty area. Green's scoring depends more on shooting and cutting, which is not so brilliant. There is no way to go.

Chris Webber is known as the most gorgeous power forward in NBA history. His high-post support ability and personal offensive power are outstanding. He almost led the team to overthrow the peak Lakers, but his height is 2 meters, which is also a standard power forward. Green is taller than him. A full 08 centimeters shorter.

Boris Diaw is known as the "French magician". His status is far inferior to that of Barkley and Chris Webber, but he is also one of the few outstanding power forwards in recent years. Support, but his best thing is the defensive end, he can defend from one to five, but Diaw's defensive end is a colander...

Green once wanted to learn the playing style of those outstanding power forwards, but found that his style of play is so unique.

Although he trains hard every day and wins game after game, he doesn't know how to develop his future. With his height, can he really continue to use his current style of play in the NBA?

This question lingered in Green's mind for a long time. After seeing Zhang Yu, he couldn't wait to ask it out.

Zhang Yu pondered for a moment and said:

"As far as I know, you are not a person who doubts yourself, why do you ask?"

"But I was surrounded by skepticism, and I found my way. Coach Izzo told me to play the way I wanted to play, but I didn't know if I could play in the NBA. I've never seen a player like me. Appeared..." Green smiled wryly.

Zhang Yu nodded understandingly. Now Green has no success and is widely questioned by the outside world, and no team is optimistic about him. Otherwise, it would be impossible to participate in the draft after his senior year.

He urgently needs the approval of others, especially the approval of a famous NCAA coach like Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu smiled and said:
"Drummond, who are you playing for?"

"For my family." Green replied without hesitation.

"Then why are you so confused? You are doing a great thing, and you are working hard for your family. Just do it your way, and you will definitely get what you want. Does that explain it?"

"Sir, you are right, but can I really gain a foothold in the NBA?"

"Of course!" Zhang Yu nodded, "Although I don't celebrate Christmas, I won't wander around on Christmas Eve. You have potential that you can't even imagine. I'm very optimistic about you. Just follow my advice. If you do it, you can not only enter the NBA, but also become a star!"

Green's eyes brightened:
"I will definitely do it, just tell me!"

"First of all, according to what coach Izzo taught you, practice hard, especially on the defensive end. You should know that your offense is not so powerful in the NBA, and defense is the foundation of your life." Zhang Yu said.

Green nodded heavily, and he thought the same way. He knew that he could not become a scorer, and doing a good job of defense was his first priority.

"Other than that, I need you to practice the three-point shot well."

"Three-pointers? But I'm an inside player, do I need to practice three-pointers?" Green said in amazement.

Zhang Yu chuckled lightly:
"You don't often watch Warriors games, do you?"

Green said with some embarrassment:
"Yes, I don't have much time to watch games, and I'm a Pistons fan, and I usually only watch Pistons games..."

"Then you can watch the Warriors' games more... In my tactical system, space is very important. I don't want to see two inside players staying near the penalty area. The routes are all blocked. In contrast, I prefer big players to retreat beyond the three-point line to create space for teammates to attack the basket." Zhang Yu explained.

Green nodded slowly. He understood what Zhang Yu meant. There have been more and more space-based power forwards in recent years, which is not a rare thing.

"Okay, I will definitely practice three-pointers!" Green gritted his teeth and responded.

He hardly shoots three-pointers, the scoring area is concentrated under the basket, and he shoots a few mid-range shots at most. He is very uncertain about whether he can practice three-pointers.

But since Zhang Yu made the request, he naturally couldn't refuse. Isn't it just a three-pointer? Green decided to shoot 100 three-pointers every day starting tomorrow, and he must practice three-pointers!

Zhang Yu nodded in satisfaction:
"Don't worry, this is destined to be a relatively slow process, don't be too hasty, as long as you can shoot more than 33% of the open three-pointers in your rookie season, it will be fine."

Green felt relieved, this goal didn't seem that difficult.

He didn't notice that Jonathan looked at him with sympathy.

Although Jonathan came to the Warriors not long ago, he has watched the team practice many times. He knows that the shooters of the Warriors all shoot more than 80% in training, but in the game, except for Curry, none of them has a shooting percentage. More than 40%.

Green has never played in the NBA, he is still naive...

Zhang Yu continued:

"Another point, I hope you can find videos of top point guards such as Stockton, Kidd, and Nash, and learn how to pass the ball. Your ball quotient and vision are very good. I won't treat you as a pure 3D player. Blue-collar use, you will be another organizational axis for the Warriors besides Stephen Curry!"

"Organizational axis..." Green repeated in a low voice, his eyes getting brighter and brighter.

Tom Izzo, the legendary coach of Michigan State University, did arrange high-post support tactics for him. Green likes the feeling of high-post dealing, the sense of control of holding the ball in his hand, directing his teammates to move, and then sending out a subtle assist. , let him want to stop.

It's a pity that more of his range of activities is still inside, and Tom Izzo will not let him be Chris Webber all the time.

Zhang Yu asked him to be the "organizational axis" of the Warriors, which made Green very excited.

But Zhang Yu immediately vaccinated him:

"Of course, the team's first ball holder will be Stephen Curry. You are just responsible for delivering shells for him when he runs without the ball, but believe me, there will never be fewer opportunities like this."

"I understand." Green responded quickly, he had no delusion to challenge Curry's position.

"That's another reason I want you to practice [-]s. If you don't have a [-]-point threat, standing at the top of the key is useless. The high free-throw line is out of date. I need you to pass the ball outside the [-]-point line. If you don’t allow the opponent to defend five and four, you must practice three-pointers well, understand?” Zhang Yu solemnly exhorted.

Green has a "criminal record", and Zhang Yu doesn't want to see the world-famous painting that is three meters empty and empty in front of him.

"I will definitely make a three-pointer, I promise you!" Green said quickly.

Mary also chimed in and said:

"Ronan, Drummond never tells lies, he will never be lazy."

Zhang Yu breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile:
"I believe in you, but I still want to remind you that you can reduce the training of low singles, and focus on training three-pointers, defense, throwing and passing near the free throw line. This is your responsibility on the court."

"But the team needs me to score in the low post..." Green hesitated.

Zhang Yu said seriously:
"This requires you to make a choice-now or in the future. The only thing I can guarantee you is that no one in the Warriors can change the decision I made. As long as you meet my requirements and pass the pre-draft tryout, You are an important part of the future of the Warriors. You can get everything. If not... In short, I hope you can seize this opportunity. There is no more powerful head coach in the league than me, and there is no second Individuals will make such promises to you."

Green heard the words, no longer doubts, loudly said:
"I see, sir, I am willing to work for you!"

　Thanks to Yu Qingfeng and snowy39 for their rewards!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)