After the confession failed, I went to the NBA to play and lose weight

Chapter 28 Stan Van Gundy (22)

There are 10 teams from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, Panama, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and the host team, the United States.

The group stage is just divided into two groups, five teams in each group, the first round is a single round-robin format, in which the top four of each group advance to the quarter-finals, and then the teams that have met before will no longer play against each other, and it is still a single round-robin match After that, the ranking will be determined according to the points of the first two rounds, and the top four will be determined.

Then there is the first-to-fourth, second-to-third knockout system. The two winning teams compete for the championship and can also qualify for the 08 Olympic Games.

Then from the first stage of the group stage, the American team made great strides in this competition, basically no opponents, until the final on September 9, the American team successfully defeated the Argentine men's basketball team with 3:118 and won the championship. The team joined hands to qualify for the Olympics.

During this time, Li Chengming was training while watching the ball, enjoying himself.

It is also good for him to watch more of such high-level professional games, especially how stars deal with defenses. There is a lot to learn.

Even including some running position knowledge, Mike Miller's coffee position is not comparable to others, but relying on one-handed three-pointers, he can gain a foothold in this team, because when stars break through, they need someone who can open up the space , And also an outside threat, the coaching staff also helped him design a lot of cover tactics.

Xialian Li Chengming and Redick also cooperated in this way before, and now Kidd, James and Miller also cooperate in the same way, including Stoudemire and Anthony, who also pay attention to moving the ball outward when playing low singles.

INSIDE-OUT, simple but effective.

Although the rules of the international arena are somewhat different from those of the NBA, there are many similarities in tactical play, especially the most basic pick-and-roll, and many offensive routines extended from the pick-and-roll, such as the Eagles offense, the Spanish pick-and-roll, and the high pick-and-roll.

There is also double block and double cut, it is really complicated to play, and even if there is not a certain tacit understanding, it is easy to make mistakes in coordination.

The U.S. team’s game is relatively simple. After all, let’s not say that the U.S. team’s lineup has been unstable and changes frequently. They must not be able to match the tacit understanding of those players in other national teams. These stars want them to be willing. It is also impossible to be a green leaf to set off others. Everyone hopes to be more expressive.

Speaking of which, when school was about to start a few days ago, Li Chengming still asked his mother to help him with the formalities of suspending school. After the last semester, he directly asked for leave. He didn't even take the final exam, and he didn't know when he would have to delay it. .

Logically speaking, the school would not spoil him like this, but the situation is different now, and Li Chengming has a "justifiable reason".

In fact, Li Chengming's identity is different now. As an NBA player, the domestic attention and popularity are completely different. Even if he is just a team substitute and a role player, it may be in Asia. Can dominate in this small pond.

It was originally just an ordinary undergraduate university, but because of Li Chengming's fame, he suddenly showed his face all over the country. The school now regards Li Chengming as a potential candidate for an "excellent alumni". How could he easily give up on him as a big tree?

Among other things, during this training camp, Li Chengming also accepted an interview, which also mentioned his school, which can be regarded as an advertisement for them.

After the "America's Cup", Li Chengming also followed Howard to say goodbye to the stars of the US team. Everyone went back to their respective homes and looked for their mothers.

Li Chengming will also return to the team, start to participate in the team's training camp, and prepare for the next preseason and the new season.

About a month later, Li Chengming and his father returned to their residence in Orlando, and they also ran into a neighbor's family again.

Little Sheila seemed to have forgotten him, and didn't remember until he made a face to say hello, but this time she was a little shy and hid behind her mother.

However, they soon became acquainted again, and the next day Li Chengming came to the arena for training, and this time he finally saw his other teammates.

Including Turkoglu, the starting point guard Jamil Nelson, the new aid Mr. Lewis, and Bogans, Arroyo, Garrity, Durin, Ariza, and of course the previous Xialian cooperation Redick, Gortat, Augustine and others who have passed.

And, of course, head coach Stan Van Gundy.

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"Hello, sir!" When Li Chengming received the notice after the first day of training, head coach Stan Van Gundy came to his office with a nervous mood.

"Hmm..." Stan Van Gundy raised his head, glanced at Li Chengming, lowered his head again, and asked seemingly casually, "How do you feel, can you still get used to it?"

"Uh, it's okay."

"You've been training with Dwight all offseason?"

"Yes, sir."

Van Gundy finally smiled and said, "You surprised me..."

The most surprising thing, of course, was that Li Chengming lost weight.

Van Gundy's biggest opinion on him was his fat body and fat body. Although this also gave him some advantages to a certain extent, Van Gundy still felt that the gain outweighed the loss.

Because Li Chengming's physical fitness is not bad, regardless of his static or dynamic talent, he is above the NBA standard line, and considering his figure, he should even be above average.

However, Van Gundy did not expect that during the offseason that was supposed to be a feast, Li Chengming was able to maintain restraint and it was quite effective.

Only then did Li Chengming take over the physical test report in his hand. After returning from the new season, the team must do a good job for every player. After all, after such a long vacation, who knows where they went.

Whether it is out of shape or hidden dangers of injury, the team must pay attention to it.

Then during the training period before the season, help control it.

Li Chengming really didn't deliberately measure his weight during this period of time before, but now seeing the mark of 148.9KG (directly converted) above, he didn't know what to say for a while.

Although it is close to 300 catties, it still looks very fat, but this kind of thing is relatively out.

And there may be some psychological factors. Sometimes Li Chengming feels like he is walking like flying.

"It's surprising to see you?" Van Gundy couldn't help laughing again. He didn't hide it at all. He just liked this kind of low-key and humble player. He thought Li Chengming couldn't lose weight.

And during the previous training, he also learned a lot from Howard about Li Chengming's training with the US team during the training camp, which greatly changed him.

Although Warcraft usually speaks unreliably, he still takes good care of this little brother Li Chengming, basically saying good things to him, of course, whether it is exaggeration or seeking truth from facts, Van Gundy can also hear it.

Li Chengming looked up at the bald and fat man with an inexplicable sense of intimacy.

When the fat man saw the fat man, his eyes were full of tears...

"Keep going, keep working hard. It's up to you how many opportunities you have in the new season."

Van Gundy is also learning to cook some chicken soup for the players, so let's start with the first-year rookies, maybe the effect will be better.

Li Chengming nodded, feeling more motivated.

(End of this chapter)