The strongest unicorn in basketball

Chapter 7 found the right person
Inside the Palo Alto High School basketball gym.

Collison hit Lip with the ball on his back.

Although Li Pu is a head taller than Collison, Li Pu also has the advantage in strength, making it difficult for Collison to move Li Pu.

But Collison was able to successfully mobilize Li Pu's defensive focus through flexible footwork and skilled skills, and brought the ball to the penalty area.

But at this point, if Collison wanted to go deeper, he couldn't do it.

The closer he is to the basket, the less room Collison has to play.

So Collison stopped dribbling and chose to turn forward, posing for a fadeaway jumper.

Seeing his pretending, Li Pu immediately swooped out, ready to give Collison a hot pot.

But at this moment, Collison suddenly received the ball, without moving his right foot, he took a big step forward with his left foot, slipping under Li Pu's armpit.

It's a beautiful up and down step.

Although Collison is just a blue-collar power forward who knows nothing in the NBA, but in college, Collison was a well-known low-post killer in the NCAA.

Even Collison was the historical scoring leader in the Big [-].

However, due to his lack of physical fitness, in the fierce confrontation in the NBA, it is difficult for his proud skills to have room to display.

However, at this time, when facing Li Pu, who has a body and rough skills, Collison still found the demeanor of his college days, and he played with ease.

Facing an empty basket, Collison picked it up easily. He could score this kind of ball with his eyes closed.

However, he still underestimated Li Pu's terrifying bullet speed and perverted body.

After landing, Li Pu immediately jumped up again, turned around and slapped Collison's layup away.

Looking at the basketball flying far away, Collison couldn't help shaking his head, feeling deeply, this guy's body is really abnormal.

Li Pu happily picked up the ball.

Looking at the undaunted Li Pu, Collison also felt his inner strength.

In previous matches, Li Pu was scored by Collison in various ways, such as hooks, layups, mid-range and so on.

Facing Li Pu, Collison almost turned into an offensive kaleidoscope.

However, Li Pu didn't feel discouraged at all. Instead, he continued to study Collison's offensive methods, and finally had a successful defense this time.

"Okay, stop fighting!" Looking at Li Pu who was still eager to try, Collison refused.

"Stop fighting?" Li Pu felt a little disappointed.

It was a pity that he had just found a semblance of state, so it stopped abruptly.

"I have already understood your situation. To be honest, your talent is indeed great, but your skills are too bad. Right now, you really can't play in the NBA!"

After confronting Li Pu, Collison already knew how deep Li Pu was, and said bluntly.

"I see!"

"In the next training, I will focus on training your defensive footwork and rebounding, do you agree?" Collison said again.

"Of course I agree, thank you! Nick!"

"Oh? Agreed so easily? Are you not going to be a point guard?" Collison joked.

"That's not urgent. After I enter the NBA, I will practice slowly. I know what the team lacks now, so I am willing to play the role that the team needs!"

Hearing Li Pu's answer, Collison raised his eyebrows, but he didn't say much, but said, "Very good, then let's get started!"

Although Collison didn't say much, he was very satisfied with Li Pu's answer.

No one wants to be a star, however, it is impossible for everyone to be a star.

Every rookie in the league is the head star of their respective teams. If they can be a red flower, who would like to be a green leaf?
But the NBA is a relatively fair place. Stars are still ordinary blue-collar workers. They don’t look at your family background or how many red envelopes you give to the coach. They only look at your strength!
There are too many rookies who have been eliminated by the league because of their high hearts and lack of strength.

But in the face of role changes, Li Pu was able to give up his self-esteem without hesitation, and proceeded from reality, willing to be a blue-collar worker.

With such a disposition, Collison thought to himself, even he couldn't change his attitude so smoothly like Li Pu.

In fact, Collison clearly overestimated Li Pu.

Li Pu has no experience of being a star at all, and he is an ordinary person deep in his heart.

Just find an ordinary person, and you ask him if he would like to enter the NBA to play blue-collar?
Not to mention being a blue-collar worker, even if he is a water dispenser manager, he is willing to do it!

After all, as long as he can enter the NBA, it's all money for nothing!

The sun was gradually setting, and the street lights were turned on.

A dirty Cadillac was parked under a streetlight outside the gates of Palo Alto High School.

Hervey leaned against the car and lit a cigarette.

He exhaled a long puff of thick smoke, and a tall figure appeared in his sight.

"Nick, why is it taking so long?"

Seeing Hervey, Collison smiled and said, "That kid is very interesting, so I'll stay a little longer!"

Going around the front of the car, Collison opened the door and sat in the co-pilot's seat.

It has to be said that Hervey's SUV is not small in space, but when the 208cm tall Collison sits in it, it still looks very crowded.

Hervey threw the cigarette butt on the ground, stamped it out with his foot, and then got into the car.

Start the engine, and the car sped away immediately.

"It can make you feel interesting, it seems that you are very kind to him?"

"It really surprised me!" Collison couldn't help saying, recalling the scene just now.

"Not another Thabeet?" Hervey asked.

"Absolutely not. He has a strong learning ability and is very smart. Although he came into contact with basketball late, I think he can practice it." Collison said with confidence.

"Really? Prince didn't start basketball until he was 18, three years later than Thabeet. Are you sure he can?" Hervey asked again.

"Of course not sure, so I need time to verify!"

"What do you mean?"

"Cancel my ticket for next week, I plan to stay here for a while!"

"Are you serious?" Hervey asked in surprise.

"Am I that much of a joker?" Collison couldn't help but smile as he answered.

Seeing that Collison enjoyed it, Hervey couldn't help sighing: It seems that Li Pu has something, and he can win the love of Presti and Collison continuously.

What is it about him that makes them like him so much?

In the past two days, due to Presti's decision, Hervey has been investigating Li Pu a lot. It can be said that he now knows Li Pu better than Li Pu.

Therefore, he also knows how poor Li Pu's foundation is, and using the first round pick for Li Pu is completely a gamble.

Presti, however, was willing to take the risk and went to great lengths to get Collison to teach.

You know, ordinary players, even role players, cherish their offseason, and there are very few players like Collison who are willing to cooperate with the team's management.

However, just meeting once made Collison willing to sacrifice his precious rest time, and even took the initiative to extend the time to train Li Pu.

This really surprised Hervey.

On the one hand, Hervey lamented Li Pu's good popularity. On the other hand, he also expressed his sincere gratitude to Collison, a player who is selfless and considerate of the team.

This time I found Collison, and I really found the right person.

(End of this chapter)