Slam Dunk: My Study Abroad Career in Northern Hunan

Wu Dao, who had just arrived at the Target Center Arena, didn't even take a break. He immediately put on his training clothes and entered the court to start warming up.

The number given to him by the team is No. 2, which will be given to Malik Healy's jersey in the future, but now it is given to Martial Arts.

Speaking of the Timberwolves' No. 2 jersey, there are actually many stories. Malik Healy, who got this jersey in the future, was with the Timberwolves from 1998 until the end of his life.

During his two years with the Timberwolves, Malik Healy was able to contribute 8.1 points and 11.3 points per game. Although this 203cm tall point guard cannot be said to have outstanding achievements, his performance on the court is still remarkable. A qualified NBA player.

Only in 2000, after attending Garnett's 24th birthday party, he was in a car accident on his way back to his apartment and died unfortunately.

This jersey is also the first retired jersey in the short-lived history of the Timberwolves team, and so far, it is also the only one.

Garnett, the wolf king, did not let the Timberwolves retire his jersey. Instead, his jersey was retired in a ceremony by the Celtics~
When Wu Dao got the No. 2 jersey, he wanted to refuse it at first. Although he was not a superstitious person, he was somewhat secretive about such things as he had experienced time travel.

Originally, Wu Dao wanted the No. 23 jersey, but under the strange look in Phillip Sanders' eyes, Wu Dao gave up. Without 23, he wanted to choose 24.
Pity.

The No. 24 jersey he wanted is still worn by Tom Gugliotta, the All-Star substitute and the team's "real" boss.

Is he a rookie competing for the jersey with someone else's All-Star substitute?

After all, he couldn't choose the number he wanted, so he accepted the No. 2 jersey.

After all, the misfortune that happened to the No. 2 jersey is in the future.

It is still unknown whether Malik Healy can come to the Timberwolves.

What Wu Dao doesn't know is that the reason why the team gave him the No. 2 jersey is in the hope that he can safely assist Garnett. If Wu Dao's growth goes smoothly, the team won't mind straightening him up and becoming a player. The "2" leader of the team.
While the players were warming up, Flip Saunders was distributing information to the Timberwolves executives sitting in the courtside dugout.

This information is a scouting report on martial arts.

For more than a year, the Timberwolves have been paying close attention to the growth of martial arts in high school leagues. However, in order to prevent the team's intentions from being too obvious, they have basically learned about martial arts through scouts and local people in Virginia. Sports news to learn about martial arts.

In high school, Wu Dao led Oak Hill High School to win the state championship, and he himself was able to average 40+ points per game. The Timberwolves senior management was actually quite satisfied with Wu Dao's data, but correspondingly, in Under such horrific statistics, Wu Dao's low draft expectations deserve everyone's attention.

The scouting report distributed to everyone at this time was the reason why the expectations for the martial arts draft were so low.

"Take a look. This is his scouting report before the draft. I think you all should have seen it before."

"I chose to trust coach Flip Saunders' judgment in bringing him to the team."

"But whether this choice is correct, I think through this game, I can get a rough idea."

"If this scouting report is not distorted, then we, the Timberwolves, may really become the biggest joke in this draft."

After getting the scouting report, executive president Kevin McHale said to the Timberwolves management on the side.While talking, he himself opened the scouting report.

Ignoring all the previous physical test data of martial arts, Kevin McHale turned directly to the scout's evaluation of martial arts. Looking at the text above, he raised his head and looked at the martial arts who were warming up on the field. There was inevitably a little more between his eyebrows. concern.

[The offensive skills are comprehensive. He can complete the ball-holding offense at any position on the court, but unreasonable offensive choices will be his most fatal weakness.Although he can often produce excellent scoring data in games, he needs a lot of ball-holding to support him. 】

[I don’t like to pass the ball, and I basically don’t provide a certain degree of assistance to teammates who miss the defense. Although I am very capable of one-on-one defensive tasks, I cannot become a vital part of the team’s zone defense. ring. 】

[Afraid of confrontation, he has an excellent height and wingspan, but his best offensive method is mid-to-long-range shooting. He may be able to do anything in high school, but this kind of playing habit may be difficult to adapt to high-level competitions. 】

Scouts have quite a lot of comments about Wu Dao, which shows that top high school players like Wu Dao have indeed attracted the attention of many teams.

But what ultimately discouraged these teams was this scouting report.

It seems that there are a lot of positive comments in it, but in essence, this scouting report is just pointing at Budao's nose and calling him a "lone wolf", a "brush", a "softie" and "lazy defense".

When these labels are placed on a high school student who participates in the draft, there is no so-called draft prospect for Wu Dao. He is predicted to be selected with a low pick in the second round, which has already given Wu Dao an average of 40 per game. + a face
When the Timberwolves management learned about this draft report, they were really murmuring in their hearts. However, the team owner Glen Taylor defied all opinions and decided to exchange the No. [-] pick for Wu Dao. decision.

This allowed Wu Dao to come to the Timberwolves smoothly.

Among the management, owner Glen Taylor and coach Phillip Saunders are the most "loyal" supporters of martial arts.

One was captured by a martial arts fan and became a fan, while the other, who personally led martial arts as a coach for a period of time, scorned this scouting report.

And Phillip Saunders has watched martial arts competition videos.

Although the martial arts in the video did appear to be a bit lazy and showed a lack of interest.But Phillip Sanders understood why martial arts performed like this. His laziness was because his opponent was too weak.

The warm-up time went by very quickly.

Soon, the referee's whistle sounded in the field.

Although it is a training match, the Timberwolves have been preparing for this training match for a long time. Even the referees are professional NBA referees in order to simulate a real NBA game.

The players on the court seemed to have known about the team divisions for a long time. After the warm-up, four players wearing white jerseys, as well as Garnett and other players wearing green jerseys, stood in the center circle one after another.

Budao looked back towards the field, and at the signal of Phillip Saunders, he stood with several players of the white team.

The members of the Green Team can be considered the main force of the team, with Kevin Garnett, Tom Gugliotta, and Sam Mitchell on the forward line, Stephon Marbury, and Anthony Pioneer on the back line. Le.

The teammates on the martial arts side have a lot to say. The team's only "big center" is a white man who is 211cm tall and weighs 107kg. Cherokee Parks, and there is another teammate who is the only other "big center". , a black man with a height of 213cm and a weight of 125kg, Stanley Roberts.

The two defenders are Chris Kyle, a second-round pick in 95, who is 196cm tall and weighs 92kg, and the other is super veteran Terry Burt, who is 191cm tall and weighs 88kg.

The frontline teammates of martial arts can be said to be sleeping dragons and phoenix chicks.Cherokee Parks, this white center, has a lot to say. In this era, any center named by his name is basically heavier and faster than him. Even a center can ride on his head. Shit and pissed on the ground, Duke University's famous softie.

Stanley Roberts, this guy is lucky to be born in the last generation of "big centers". Otherwise, he would not be able to play in the NBA. Not to mention his poor skills and slow lateral movement, he is a "squat" type super traditional big man. center.

In terms of martial arts, Battelle can seamlessly replace this black brother. In terms of technology, he is slightly better than this brother, and he can also be a bit stronger in terms of strength.
This guy is actually the inside meat shield of the Timberwolves. In this era, if the team does not have a few meat shields, it will be pinched on the court. After all, the Timberwolves are a team whose main goal is to hit the playoffs. The team also needs such players.

Compared with the Wolong Fengxiao inside, Wu Dao's outside teammates are relatively more pleasing to the eye.

Although Chris Kyle is a second-round pick and is only worth $90, as a defender, apart from being a little mediocre, there is nothing too wrong with him.
Terry Burt, a two-time All-Star, was a big player when he was young, but now he is 35 years old. He is really at the end of his career. He still has residual abilities and rich experience, but facing the young Marbury, he can How many sessions, only God knows
It's not like Wu Dao didn't pay attention to the NBA at all when he played high school games over the years. He knew more or less about these teammates of the Timberwolves in advance.

He looked around and saw that there were rising stars and all-star substitutes on the opposite side. He turned back and looked at the group of young people on his side, and he couldn't help but feel a little dizzy.

"Only when your teammates are weak can you perform better."

Budo stood beside Tom Gugliotta, comforting himself in his heart.

As the referee blew his whistle, the basketball was thrown high into the air.

After all, Stanley Roberts has a height advantage, and the explosive power of the center is also quite good. The basketball is directly moved to the backcourt.

Seeing that his teammates had obtained the offensive ball, Wu Dao feinted a shot and rushed directly through Tom Gugliotta towards the frontcourt.Obviously Tom Gugliotta didn't expect that the martial arts had just begun, and Wu Dao started to feint and accelerate, as if he was planning to launch a fast attack.

Quickly following Budo into the frontcourt, Tom Gugliotta pressed behind Budo, denying those behind him a chance to pass the ball.

After Wu Dao crossed the center line a few steps, he ran in reverse, quickly passed Tom Gugliotta, and then asked for the ball from Chris Kyle who was holding the ball.

"What a dynamic rookie!"

"But as a tall striker, what's the use of catching the ball in a place like this?"

Wu Dao was only one or two meters away from the midline at this time. Although Chris Kyle thought the rookie was a fool, he still passed the ball and sent it to Wu Dao's hands.

Starting with the basketball, Budo turned around and approached the three-point line with the ball. Tom Gugliotta also slowly slid back as Budo approached.

Seeing that Wu Dao seemed to be about to fight, Chris Kyle wanted to come up and set up a pick-and-roll, but with Wu Dao's wave, he backed away.

Just kidding, this practice match is a great opportunity for martial arts to establish its status.

Since it is Tom Gugliotta who is defending him, let's take down this All-Star substitute first!
Otherwise, God knows how many years he will sit on the bench!
Kobe played for two years before being corrected, but that was with the Purple and Gold Lakers!

Martial Arts didn't come to the Timberwolves to serve as a substitute.

All the distracting thoughts in his heart were abandoned. When Budao was holding the ball about two meters away from the three-point line, Tom Gugliotta stopped retreating and saw the moment when the basketball rebounded into Budao's hands. He immediately stepped forward and pointed at the basketball.

Facing Tom Gugliotta's steal, Wu Dao just turned sideways slightly, his left ball guard pressed against Tom Gugliotta's chest, he grabbed the basketball with his right hand and lifted it toward the back, then dodged it lightly. Got a steal from Tom Gugliotta.

At this time, Tom Gugliotta's fingertips were still about twenty or thirty centimeters away from the basketball.

Tom Gugliotta's position is already at a disadvantage, coupled with the difference in wingspan between him and Wu Dao, these twenty or thirty centimeters are like a chasm for Tom Gugliotta.

Taking advantage of the fact that Tom Gugliotta's center of gravity did not adjust, Wu Dao accelerated at the wrong step. The moment the basketball fell, he had already passed Tom Gugliotta and approached the three-point line.

When the pursuit came up, Wu Dao dribbled the ball with his crotch relaxed. After resetting his steps, he dug to the right and accelerated again. With two accelerations, Wu Dao directly crossed the three-point line and invaded the mid-range. .

Another emergency stop, Budo blasted the ball sideways from the corner almost three meters away from the basket. After giving Tom Gugliotta a little physical confrontation, he quickly combined the ball, stepped sideways, turned back and shot directly. .

The entire series of martial arts movements seemed relaxed and freehand, and there was no sense of nervousness at all when facing the All-Star substitute Tom Gugliotta.

The basketball flew out from Wu Dao's fingertips. Even if Tom Gugliotta, who was chasing after him, took off with all his strength, the fingertips would only reach Wu Dao's wrist position at most. Not to mention that he had already lost his position due to Wu Dao's physical confrontation. He kept up with Wu Dao's movements throughout the whole process, and even when Wu Dao stepped sideways and leaned back, there was no way it would have any impact on his shooting.

The basketball flew over Tom Gugliotta's head and hit the net with a crisp sound.

When the basketball hit the net, Wu Dao looked calm and quickly turned around to retreat.

However, the Timberwolves management team, who saw Wu Dao scoring the ball easily, looked at each other in shock and couldn't believe what was happening in front of them.

They actually already know the technical characteristics of martial arts very well.

But what surprised everyone in the management the most about this goal was Budo's calmness when facing Tom Gugliotta.

Scoring in front of Tom Gugliotta seems to be like eating and drinking for martial arts. Such calmness is a reflection of the absolute strength gap.

And from the perspective of the management watching the game from the sidelines, when Wu Dao made a fadeaway jumper just now, the head seemed to be flat against the basket? !

Such a discovery made the management and other players watching the game feel a little horrified.

In the court, Wu Dao, who had returned to his own half, took a moment to appreciate Tom Gugliotta's defensive strength just now, and found that the All-Star substitute's defense was just like this.

Budao looked at Garnett and others advancing with the ball, with a bright smile on his face.

"Timberwolves."

"Your emperor is here!"

(End of this chapter)