Learning in the NBA can make you a god

Chapter 146 Returning to Houston

After Phil and Kobe finished their conversation, they came to find Li Tian.

"After the training is over, I will add some bullfighting with you. Your offense and defense need to be honed. Similarly, your training of shots requires the trainer to add some interference to you." He said.

"No problem, I just got used to the new way of shooting, now is the time to increase the shot interference." There is no rejection, the shooting interference is very weak in the regular season, but it is different in the playoffs, every team will improve the defense At the highest level, it's a game where every ball counts.

What Kobe appreciates most is his attitude. No matter what kind of suggestion or how difficult the training is, as long as it helps him improve his ability, he never refuses, and he does not act sloppily in execution.

Phil called everyone together for a 20-minute team training session.

It is still the starting group against the substitute group.

"Does Farmar want to assist and show himself?" He came to Farmar and said.

"Hahaha, if you don't say I will do the same, don't worry, as long as you run out of opportunities, I will pass the ball." Farmar knew that the opponent's status in the team was getting higher and higher, and it was only a matter of time before he became the starter. things.

It can also be seen that Li Tian has great potential for future development. It is also very important to establish a good relationship in advance. No one knows where he will go next.

"Vujacic, Wharton, let's all work together to fight for it." Farmar also recruited several other people, ready to explode together, although the hope is very slim.

The training match starts.

The substitute group attacks first.

Facing Odom's defense, Li Tian's mind came alive. He was tortured in the bullfight with Kobe in the morning, and he wanted to find a sense of presence here from Odom.

This is eating peaches in the middle of the night, picking soft ones.

'Odom, I'm sorry, that old guy can't beat him now, but fortunately, he has you. 'I made a prayer for Odom, hoping that the other party will not have a shadow.

After receiving a pass from Farmar and observing the defense, Mbenga stood in front of Gasol. He was a tool man who rarely played, and spent most of his time waving towels at the water dispenser.

The other teammates were all pulled away, thinking this was a good opportunity.

Put on a breakthrough, and take a tentative step.

During the trial, it was found that it was just a trial step. Odom was a little stunned when he saw that he was about to break through.

One step past Odom, Gasol came up to defend, made a high-profile dunk to Mbenga who was open at the basket.

"What about my assists? You're trying to get assists for yourself." Farmar was unhappy. He knew that Li Tian had the ability to break through, so he thought he could get an assist.

"I'm not a fool. Paul has already defended him. This hot pot is not very delicious." He was also a bachelor when he returned, but he played with his brains.

"Hot pot?? What is this? Can it still be eaten?" Farmar didn't know much about Chinese food, so when he heard this, he thought it was something delicious.

"It is indeed a delicacy. If you have a chance, everyone can eat it together. Don't worry, I will treat you." This comforted the angry Farmer.

Hearing that it was delicious, and that there was no problem with what Li Tian did just now, he stopped being angry.

Back on defense, Gasol said, "Why did you become cowardly? Are you dissatisfied or why?"

"Paul, you don't hurt your back when you stand and talk. As long as you don't defend me, you will definitely dunk, how about it?" said shamelessly.

"Go away! If I don't defend, Phil will kill me."

The training match was not upset by the bench, but the score difference between the two teams was not very big, only 12 points, which is already very good.

Seeing Li Tian's breakthrough getting better and better, Phil also nodded, very satisfied with it.

"Okay, everyone performed well today. I hope everyone will work hard. Today's team training is over. Next, we will train according to the team's normal training schedule."

The players resumed their training one after another.

Li Tian deliberately increased strength training, and felt that his strength was still lacking.

The next day, the Lakers continued to play at home, and the Toronto Raptors challenged away.

The Raptors can be said to be the person Kobe should be most grateful for in the first battle of the gods. It was the 81-point battle of the gods, and the background board was the Raptors.

In this game, the Raptors star Chris Bosh missed due to injury and failed to participate in this game.

In the case of losing the head star "Bo Yiban", it was not as predicted before the game. The Lakers must have won the victory.

The Raptors used their lives, and every player fought hard for every possession of the ball.

The Lakers played very hard. Li Tian, ​​who came off the bench, once again experienced the feeling of double-teaming, which still had a certain impact on his shots. He made 8 of 3 three-pointers, 4 of 2 and 13 of 47, scoring 34 points.Kobe even played [-] minutes and scored [-] points to win the home game.

After the game, the media began to question whether the Lakers really had the ability to win the championship. Facing the Raptors without star Bosh, Kobe had to play 47 minutes to win.In this game, the score comparison of the bench was 45-32. The Lakers bench scored 45 points less than the Raptors, and Li Tian got 13 of them.

After the game, Phil talked with Kobe again about the team's weak bench.

Originally, the team traded for Ariza, hoping that he could contribute on the bench, but now Ariza is injured, and starting center Bynum is also reimbursed for the season.

Forced to mention the skier to the starting lineup, Gasol pushed him to the center position that he didn't like very much. Mbenga really couldn't play as a starting lineup, otherwise the Lakers would only collapse faster.

Phil felt more and more that Odom should be placed on the bench, so that the bench would have an offensive starting point.

"Kobe, the weakness of the team's bench has been exposed again in this game. The team must consider this issue. The main players have played for so long in each game, and the physical load is too heavy." Phil said.

Kobe nodded and said, "Then how should we arrange it? It is impossible to trade now. Bynum is reimbursed for the season, and Ariza's return date is undecided. We can only dig inside the team. What do you want to do, Phil?"

He knew that since he told himself that, it meant that arrangements had already been made.

"Put Odom on the bench, and Lee mentioned starting. If Lee's breakthrough ability improves later, you can let Odom and Lee play on the bench at the same time, and you lead the bench to play for a while, so that It can solve the problem of weak bench very well.

The playing time of the main players in the playoffs will definitely be greatly improved. Our starting lineup is: you, Paul, Lao Yu, Lee, and the skier; the sixth man Odom, mainly roller skating Farmar, Turiaf, and Wharton , Vujacic. "

Pause, waiting for Kobe's reply.

After pondering for a while, he replied, "I agree with your statement, do you want to arrange it like this in the next game?"

He has a good relationship with Odom, and of course he doesn't want him to be put on the bench, but if the team wants to win and eventually win the championship, someone needs to make sacrifices.

"No, this is our secret weapon. I will make some attempts in the second half of the regular season, but I will definitely not play with such a lineup. It must be sudden. Only in this way can we disrupt the opponent's defensive arrangements." But he won't come up with a trump card that he has been thinking about for a long time in the regular season.

"No problem, I will talk to him." I began to think about how to convince Odom, after all, the two have cooperated for a long time and their relationship is very close.

This is also the main reason why Phil found Kobe and asked him to talk about it. Of course, he can also directly let Odom play as a substitute, but he is still worried that Odom will have opinions, which will only have the opposite effect, and the gains will outweigh the losses .

"You can tell him first that this season will only let him appear on the bench when the team is difficult." Phil reminded.

But Phil knows that with the growth of Li Tian's ability, coupled with Bynum's comeback next season, Odom may become the team's sixth man and it may be a routine operation.

With something on his mind, he left Phil's office.

The Lakers next have an away game against the Hornets led by Chris Paul.

On the plane, Kobe and Odom communicated for a long time before finally persuading him. Odom said he agreed with the coach's arrangement, but he didn't want it to last for a long time.

Seeing Li Tian's arrival, Odom himself felt a sense of crisis, but because he had a lovely wife, he didn't think too much about it, nor did he think too much about it.

In order to try a new lineup, the team's regular playing time was disrupted, and the cooperation between teammates was a bit rusty.

Gasol started injured and left the game, giving birth to a shadow of this game.

The whole team didn't feel good. Kobe was 23-for-10, Li Tian was 10-for-4, and Fisher was 13-for-4. The team left with a loss in New Orleans.

The record of the Lakers is 48 wins and 16 losses. They continue to lead the Western Conference and the third record in the league. Phil also gave up the idea of ​​competing for the first record in the league.

Then it was a guest in Houston to challenge the Mosaic team.

After getting off the plane, he went straight to Yao Ming's home. Yao Ming, who had completed the operation, was recuperating at his home in Houston.

"Brother Yao, you are still injured. Ah Lian has been calling me for a long time and almost cried." The first time he saw Yao Ming, he said.

"Don't worry too much, you will recover soon, and you can start rehabilitation training in early June." Yao Ming is very optimistic about this injury, and it is a blessing among misfortunes that it will not affect the Olympic Games.

"How is the negotiation with the team going?" This is what he cares most about, and nothing else is important.

"It's still in progress, and the final result is definitely what I want." Since the injury, he has focused on negotiating with the team and let go of some harsh words.

Hinting at Bill, it can be said that if the negotiation fails, he will announce the application for a deal next season and will no longer stay with the Mosaic team.

Afterwards, the progress was very good, and the management of the Mosaic team began to compromise.

"I may play for a long time in the playoffs this year, but the national team's training time is relatively early. How can I do this?" Although he clearly stated that he can participate in the national team training later in the conversation, he didn't want to make it difficult for him because of this. The rest of the team members were separated.

"Don't worry, I will help you deal with it. Just play well and try to win the championship. By then, your status in the national team will be improved, which will have great benefits." Yao Ming signaled Li Tian not to worry.

After hearing the answer, I also felt relieved.

"Brother Yao, have you considered coming to the Lakers? We can win more championships together." This is because I really don't want Yao Ming to stay in Mosaic, even if nothing happened later.

The owner of the Mosaic team is a stingy maniac, and he is unwilling to pay even a little more for the championship.

"Hahaha, just wait and see. I don't want to leave Mosaic yet. Besides, you don't have much leverage to trade me. Your contract ends next year. You can come to Mosaic together and we can win the championship together." Yao Ming also hopes to Li Tian played together.

Hastily refused, "Impossible, I will never play for the Mosaic team."

I thought to myself, 'I just want to pull you out of the fire pit, and you still want me to fall into the pit, what is your intention. '

The two chatted for a long time before leaving Yao Ming's house and returning to the hotel.

(End of this chapter)