NBA: Starting with Jokic template

Chapter 33: Joint Training, Convincing Teammates (Please Collect, Please Read)
"Everyone, this is our new friend, Lin Chuan."

"Hello, everyone."

After saying hello, he found that everyone didn't seem very enthusiastic about his arrival, only the head coach Deng Huade was very friendly.

Lin Chuan just thought that everyone was not familiar with him and didn't think much about it.

But during practice, he discovered that his teammates rarely passed the ball to him.

Only then did Lin Chuan realize the problem.

It seems that I am a stranger in the place and was excluded by them.

"Why didn't they pass the ball when Lin Chuan was in an open position? He played in the NBA Finals."

After watching a few rounds, Deng Huade asked Yao Ming.

Just as he was about to criticize the players on the court, Yao Ming raised his hand to stop him.
"It's not a matter of playing ball. Wait, I'll call them over."

Yao Ming, who was standing by, also noticed the problem and immediately stopped the training.

"Stop fighting, everyone come here."

Everyone stood in two rows in front of Yao Ming.
"I observed for a while and found that you seem to be prejudiced against Lin Chuan."

"No."

“We have no prejudice.”

A few people said a few words, but they were just sporadic.

Yao Ming snorted coldly.
"From what I just saw, there were several times when you deliberately didn't pass the ball."

"The center didn't pass the ball when he was in an open position, and he didn't give it to him even when he was in a good position to ask for the ball. Coach Deng Huade and I saw it. He thought it was because your vision on the court was too poor and you couldn't see anyone!"

After being criticized by Yao Ming, several people were silent.
"I specially invited Lin Chuan from the United States. I don't want to see this kind of exclusion happen again. The Olympics are very close. We don't have time to focus on this kind of thing. Just play well!"

Hearing Yao Ming's somewhat stiff tone, Lin Chuan quickly stood up.
"It's okay, Brother Yao, coach, if you don't like me and don't accept me, I can prove myself with my strength."

"it is good."

Yao Ming clapped his hands.

"There is no false reputation under a great name. Let everyone see your strength."

"Whether you want to play one-on-one or 5v5, I can do it."

"Let's do one-on-one first."

Deng Huade said,

"First we play 1v1, American rules. We can only dribble the ball three times. After each shot, we directly change possession and play three balls. Then we play full court. I'll wait for the groups to form."

Everyone agreed.

Lin Chuan walked to the free throw line.
"Who comes first?"

"I'll go first."

Another deep voice spoke before anyone else.

"Brother Lian?"

Lin Chuan was a little surprised. Yi Jianlian was considered his senior. As a high lottery pick entering the league, he also set an example for many young Chinese players.

As the team leader after Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian volunteered to play, which can be regarded as carrying the team on his shoulders.

"Brother Lian, I respect you very much, but in basketball, I will not go easy on anyone."

"Give it your all. That's real respect."

Yi Jianlian spoke very little. After responding to Lin Chuan, he walked behind him, announcing the official start of the 1v1 duel.

Yao Ming passed the ball to Lin Chuan, who leaned back as he caught the ball. Feeling Yi Jianlian's incredible strength, Lin Chuan was a little shocked.

This strength is at least much stronger than when he faced Bosh in the finals.

It seems that everyone who has established himself in the NBA has his own strengths.

Lin Chuan wanted to turn around and pass the ball, but Yi Jianlian was prepared. Feeling Lin Chuan's movements, he moved slightly to that side in advance, keeping Lin Chuan in a position with his back to the basket.

Can't turn around?
Then...

Lin Chuan started to play back to the basket directly. Although Yi Jianlian's static strength was not weak, he was still not good enough to face the serious Lin Chuan.

After two simple dribbles, Lin Chuan pushed Yi Jianlian to the basket. Looking back slightly at the basket, Lin Chuan threw the ball sideways and the basketball easily went into the net.

"He's a center, and Lian is a power forward, and look at how muscular he is! He's relying on his strength and physique to bully Lian!"

"Yeah, he's from the NBA, so he should at least show off his skills. If he only relies on this method..."

Lin Chuan scored, but when he heard his teammates murmuring, he shrugged.

It doesn't matter. Do you really think he has no means of attack?
The ball was exchanged and it was Yi Jianlian's turn to hold the ball.

He leaned back and felt that Lin Chuan was not very close to him.

It's time to turn around.

Yi Jianlian turned around with the ball and lowered his center of gravity at the same time.

But a big hand came towards the basketball in his hand. Yi Jianlian quickly turned the ball lower to avoid Lin Chuan's steal.

He broke out in a cold sweat, as he didn't expect Lin Chuan's hands to be so quick. It was a complete trap to deliberately let him turn around.

Fortunately, he had been playing in the NBA until this year, so his reaction was not too slow, so he avoided Lin Chuan's steal.

Thoughts flashed through his mind in a flash, and Yi Jianlian looked at Lin Chuan who took half a step back to prevent him from breaking through, and decided to shoot directly.

He did it right away. Yi Jianlian dribbled the ball, suddenly jumped up and shot!
His mid-range and long-range shooting was not bad, and was even considered excellent in that era. It was definitely a mistake for Lin Chuan to rashly let him shoot!
Yi Jianlian is an accurate shooter, but his biggest flaw is that he shoots too slowly. When the ball is still above his head, Lin Chuan has already pounced on him, and his outstretched arms are about to block all of Yi Jianlian's shooting space.

Damn, what a quick response!
Yi Jianlian had no choice but to hastily adjust the arc of his shot, but the shot also hit the rim.

It was Lin Chuan's turn. He still remembered that his teammates had just muttered about him bullying Yi Jianlian's physique. Well, he decided to show off his other weapons this time.

Lin Chuan turned around, observing Yi Jianlian's defense, then dribbled the ball directly to the back. After two steps, he was standing outside the three-point line. Seeing that Yi Jianlian did not quickly step forward to defend, Lin Chuan knew that it seemed that they still did not understand him.

After receiving the ball, Lin Chuan jumped slightly with his feet and threw the ball out with a half-bouncing and half-hopping motion. The three-pointer drew an extremely high arc and went into the net.

In the last round, Lin Chuan performed another move in front of everyone.

He slammed the ball hard, then shifted his weight from his left foot to his right foot, while leaning his body slightly backward. When Yi Jianlian came forward to defend, he raised his left leg and made a jump shot.

A fadeaway jump shot that looked awkward and uncoordinated, but was still very accurate.

Yi Jianlian, the leader of the team, made three of three shots and was completely defeated by Lin Chuan in the one-on-one match.

The teammates who shot the ball were also very surprised. They really didn't expect that the center's shooting was so good, even better than many guards.

"Tsk tsk, a player who can play so well in the NBA Finals really performed very well in this situation."

Deng Huade said with his arms folded.

"Yes, with Lin Chuan here, we will be more confident in this Olympics."

“Strive for the quarterfinals, or even better results!”

Looking at the situation on the court, Yao Ming's eyes flickered with anticipation.

　The transition chapters are a bit rough, please forgive me, the Olympics will be coming soon.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)