Standing pretty old

Chapter 18

"So, Erniu, what did John Wooden write on the note?" Su Junyang, who was doing an exclusive interview with Ruan Erniu, asked.

To be honest, before coming to the United States, he thought about communicating with Kafu Ruan many times.But it wasn't until he met the real person that he discovered that most of his assumptions were incorrect.

The NCAA player doesn't have the traditional size advantage, and his 6-foot-6 presence in the paint is always worrying, even with his muscular arms.

After the topic continued to deepen, the two naturally talked about Ruan Erniu's past.Su Junyang also would not have thought that this boy was born in gymnastics.

God knows how his coach recruited him into the team in the first place?He is just a small player in the basketball world, but he is probably a giant in the gymnastics world.

Ruan Erniu spread his hands and said: "The master also thought that I was a man who could be made, and the national team also had players who were taller than 170cm like Xing Aowei. Who would have thought that I would grow so fast? When I was 15 years old, I was only 158cm , Who knows that I grew 16 cm when I was 20, and almost 17 cm when I was 20. Who should I ask for reason? It’s strange to say that my dad is only 168 cm, and my mother is almost 165 cm, but my brother jumped to 185 cm. , I won’t talk about it, my younger sister called recently and said that it is over 170CM. It’s really weird!”

Su Junyang said with a smile: "This proves that the living standards of Chinese people have improved significantly, so the height level continues to rise! Old guys like me have no chance to grow taller!"

Immediately afterwards, Su Junyang talked about Ruan Erniu's mental journey after coming to the United States.Ruan Erniu's flat tone could not conceal his superhuman devotion for more than half a year. After hearing what he said, Su Junyang felt that it was not easy for the young man.

Later, the topic returned to the previous question, John Wooden's secret advice!
Ruan Erniu smiled and took out a note and handed it to Su Junyang. There were only 3 notes on it:
1. Increase the ball holding, you have such strength.

2. Relax your arms when shooting, and use your wrists and fingers flexibly.

3. Enjoy basketball and life.

"It's that simple?" Su Junyang asked in disbelief.

Ruan Erniu nodded and said: "No one will believe it, but it's really that simple. Coach Wooden is a person who doesn't care about victory or defeat, but only talks about progress. In his words, as long as you live for a day, you must think about better It is said that he never speaks for more than 20 seconds each time, but he can always grasp the essentials accurately!"

Su Junyang nodded and said: "Your nationality is still China. Have you ever thought about joining the national team? The 08 Imperial Capital Olympic Games is coming soon, and fans all over the country hope that we can make progress in some major collective events!"

Ruan Erniu said seriously: "I am always waiting for the call of the national team. Although I know that I am still not qualified, I am always ready!"

Su Junyang closed his notebook with satisfaction. This was an extremely successful interview.Ruan Erniu, this name will soon become a household name in China like Yao Ming.

It won't be long before the domestic teenagers will see Ruan Erniu's special introduction in the "Basketball Pioneer".This young man who came to the United States from China to pursue his dream will become famous and start the prelude to his huge influence in the Celestial Dynasty.

Of course, the student party at this time will not focus all their attention on Ruan Erniu, because they care more about the high quality and cost-effectiveness of the "Basketball Pioneer" and the bonus NBA superstar posters that are used to paste the walls. (Local tyrants buy "Slam Dunk" and DIAO Si buys "Pioneer". That belongs to the youth of a generation.)
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The NCAA regular season is approaching, but UCLA's tactics are changing.

The offensive lineup with Aaron Afflalo as the core is evolving into an offensive lineup in which Ruan Erniu and Afflalo coexist.

Although Ruan Erniu is only in the first grade, no one will question whether he has such rights.After several warm-up matches, Ruan Erniu used his absolute dominance to tell everyone that he is so trustworthy.

After all, the NCAA is not an NBA with impetuous fame and fortune. Although the senior grades are also unhappy about being robbed by the junior grades, under the control of coach Ben Holland, no one dares to deliberately embarrass Ruan Erniu.Anyone who deliberately creates conflicts in the team will be thrown on the bench by Coach Holland in the first place. The NCAA head coach can cover it like this!
In addition to Ruan Erniu's continuous strength training, basic dribbling training, and shooting training that is always in a state of practice, the team has recently begun to develop his passing support ability intentionally or unintentionally.Ben Holland is willing to design tactics specifically for him, which fully proves the improvement of Er Niu's status in the team.

In the Los Angeles basketball circle, Ruan Erniu is already a well-known freshman.It's going to be a little discounted throughout California.If this scope is expanded to the whole country, then Erniu's sense of existence will be too weak.

Because in the same year, there was a freshman who attracted the attention of the entire United States at the same time, and he was Kevin Durant of the University of Texas.This guy who stands almost 6'9" does the job of a swingman, and the mismatch advantage in the matchup has reached a terrifying level.

In addition to Durant, there is also a talented second-year center who attracts the attention of all meters. Greg Oden of Ohio State University is also an existence that cannot be underestimated.If it wasn't for the wrist injury in his freshman year, the man who is said to be destined to shoulder the Lord of the Rings-Bill Russell would have landed in the NBA. No matter what, he is known as a rare talent who meets once in 20 years !

Some radical media even shouted that although the NCAA regular season has not yet started, the top two picks in the 07 NBA draft have already been booked.This statement dissatisfied many young people who are interested in the NBA, but in fact this statement expresses the true views of many mainstream media.

In the UCLA training hall, Westbrook and Ruan Erniu are sweating profusely for extra practice.

During a break in the middle, the two chatted about basketball news on the Internet.

Westbrook said unhappily to Ruan Erniu: "What do you think, do you have a feeling of being ignored?"

Ruan Erniu said with a smile: "Russell, don't worry at all. After the season is over, let's talk about results!"

Sib raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Why are you always so calm, as if you will never be provoked?"

Ruan Erniu shook his head and said, "Who says I won't be irritated? I just think that instead of being sulking off the court, it's better to use actual actions on the court to make the best counterattack! Greg Oden? Kevin Durant ? Very good, if there is a chance, we must beat them in the game!"

Seab also said proudly: "Yes, UCLA will definitely defeat all opponents and win the final championship!"

The two clapped their hands hard and shouted "Fighting!"

Excitedly put into more intense training.

(End of this chapter)