Standing pretty old

Chapter 7 California Stories ([-])

Of course, Carlos would not care about Ruan Erniu's complaints, even if he heard it, he would probably dismiss it, because there is still a big difference between the aesthetics of Mexicans and Asians.

What's more, he has more things to worry about.

His top priority now is to stabilize the morale of the army, so that this basketball team, which is worse than the Xiangbei basketball team, can persist.If in the end even 15 players can't get plastic surgery together, I'm afraid whether the basketball team can survive will be a problem.

What? 5-person teams still participate in the competition?
Not to mention whether the rules of the game allow you to do this, even if the referee is moved by the love of basketball, it is really allowed!I'm afraid there is absolutely no possibility of winning the next game.The full-court pressing and confrontational rhythm of American High School are simply not something a 5-man team can accomplish.

So survival is the first priority. Even so, the basic training cannot be relaxed.

Constant "suicide" (i.e. touchdown run), push-ups, sit-ups, footwork drills...

Ruan Erniu had done similar training in the lower grades, but this was the first time he participated in training for the same age group.The only feeling is that the amount of training for different age groups is really not the same.

If the previous training can be regarded as a snack, then the training after entering the senior year is an authentic meal.

Judging from the situation of collapsing to the ground after the training, I am afraid that many freshmen will quit soon.

Playing basketball just to keep fit?Hehe, if you really play with this purpose in mind, it is absolutely impossible to survive in the world of men.

That's right, basketball is such a MAN sport.The surviving strong people, whether it is physical talent or willpower, are better than ordinary people or even more.

"Hey, Asian boy, do you still seem to be very energetic? You used to be on the basketball team?" Carlos said, looking at Ruan Erniu, who had always maintained a high fighting spirit and was still full of energy.

Ruan Erniu laughed and said, "I said I was a gymnast before, do you believe me?"

"Gymnastics? Hey man, that's a good joke. My sister was on the gymnastics team before she was 175cm! I've never heard of a gymnast over 190cm!" said another tall man senior white players.

From the previous introduction, Ruan Erniu knew that his name was Matthew Gable, and his position was C/PF.

"It's unbelievable, but I used to practice gymnastics in China, and I also have a first-level athlete certificate from the motherland!" Ruan Erniu spread his hands.

Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, a vertical split came directly, and then a standard Thomas full spin was completed with both hands on the ground.

Everyone was stunned. Matthew Gable, who raised the question just now, couldn't help touching his lower part and said to his friend Carlos, "Why do I feel that my balls are slightly sad!"

Carlos gave him a sideways glance and said, "That's because you, a fat guy, let alone splits, can only bend over to grab the ball."

Matthew Gable let out a strange cry and said, "You're discriminating against us fat people, and I've managed to lose 5 pounds."

Another senior player beside him, Gray Pike, said: "After that, you quickly supplemented the loss through a scientific diet, and gained a full 10 pounds of fat!"

Matthew, who was exposed on the spot, finally couldn't bear it anymore, and fought with Gray. Carlos was quickly involved in the battle group. In the end, Ruan Erniu was also inexplicably coerced into it. It can only be said that this is really a A pleasant conversation between men.

After a scuffle, everyone fell to the floor to catch their breath.Although the hands are moved, the sense of proportion is still good.After all, he is a teammate, so there is no way he will kill him.

"Hey, people from the Celestial Dynasty, after talking for a long time, I still don't know your name?" Matthew asked.

Ruan Erniu smiled and said: "Erniu, this is my Chinese name. But I don't expect you to pronounce it correctly, so you should call my surname 'Ruan'!"

"What does the name 'Er Niu' mean?" Carlos asked with a smile.

To be honest, it's okay if he doesn't smile.With this smile, Ruan Erniu really felt that he had the accent of a Mexican drug dealer on TV. (Is this considered racism?)
"'Er Niu' means the second son of Father Niu and Mother Niu. I don't have a dictionary in my head, so I can only explain it this way!" Ruan Erniu said after thinking about it.

"Hey, isn't that Kafu (calf transliteration)? How about we call you that in the future?" Matthew made a hasty decision.

Ruan Erniu didn't express any opinion either.

No one thought that the name of the future peak superstar would be decided so easily.

By the way, why does Oscar have to be called Oscar?Anyway, no one cares what the hell the "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards" is!

Kraft Nguyen successfully integrated into the high school basketball team, and their head coach was finalized after 2 days.A white coach named Luke Holland took the reins.

Ruan Erniu asked with a smile if Carlos had a sense of loss at the hands of power.

Carlos Rodriguez said with contempt: "I have to give orders to you hopeless guys every day, and I feel that I should run for the president of the United States next second. Maybe that job is easier. !"

In view of the fact that there is no precedent for a person of color to be elected president in the history of the United States (Guan Hai has not yet appeared on stage, and the one on stage at the moment is the friend of the Celestial Dynasty that has been rumored on the Internet—Comrade Toilet), Ruan Erniu smiled and posed Ghostface walked away.

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At the moment, in the academic affairs office, the new basketball coach Luke Holland is discussing matters related to the basketball team with the academic affairs director, Ms. Nora.

Luke carefully looked at the personal information of each student, and said with a smile: "It seems that I don't need to lock the door of the gymnasium with an iron chain like Coach Carter (from the movie "Coach Carter"), at least these people All grades are acceptable.”

Ms. Nora adjusted her glasses and said, "There are still 2 or 3 guys who 'maintain' their score at around 2.0 all the year round, I really hope you give these guys a guaranteed contract to enter the stadium with at least 2.2! "

Luke said sternly: "I don't intend to offend, but the movie has exaggerations after all. I can't guarantee that I can reach Mr. Carter's level. Of course, I will do my best!"

Ms. Nora nodded, then pointed to a document and said, "If possible, please pay special attention to this only Asian student who is likely to leave this school within 3 months, take the SAT directly, go to Pursuing his so-called basketball dream, in my opinion, is not conducive to his growth."

Luke looked at Ruan Erniu's photo and said, "It's not long after my 18th birthday? Well, a Chinese? He was a national-level gymnast (actually not counted), and his results are not bad, but in Asians Among the ethnic groups, it is estimated that they can only be considered mediocre."

Coach Luke raised his head and said, "Okay, leave it to me. The students will understand their mission. And this 'Ruan' student will also understand that there is a big distance between dreams and reality!"

(End of this chapter)