The Way of the Center

　　 Trailblazers fans are painful because their team is only one step away from the finals. Watching the Thunder and Heat play lively in the finals, the believers in the City of Torn must feel very uncomfortable.

　　 But they can also be said to be happy. The Nets unfortunately won the sixth overall pick, which is a great fortune for the Blazers. Although this season is not over yet, the Trail Blazers have given them a good start for next season. Although the sixth pick is not as bluffing as the top three picks, a player who does not necessarily fall out of the top three picks will certainly not be successful. Didn’t An Jie, who was selected with the 12th overall pick, still win the Rookie of the Year award and become one of the most dangerous and versatile centers in the league?

　　 Especially now that the 2012 draft is less than half a month away, the question of who the Trailblazers will choose has been the main prediction content of the Portland local media these days.

　　 In the strength training room of his villa, Anjie is doing pool training while looking up at the TV on the wall.

　　 A basketball game is being shown on TV, but the content is not the third matchup between the Thunder and the Heat.

"Michael Kidd Gilchrist broke into the post! This guy is really strong, and his matchup simply can't withstand this level of impact! Everyone dunks! Oh my God, this is the NCAA general manager. The final arena! Michael played an astonishing attack on such a big stage!" The narrator’s passionate voice filled An Jie’s strength training room, and his physique coach Blake Hood was also very interested. Jie watched together.

　　 The video of this year's NCAA finals is being shown on TV. The reason why Anjie watches the NCAA game while training is not for fun, but to learn about the rookies who participated in this year's draft through the video.

　　 The Michael Kidd Gilchrist, who just appeared on TV, is the head star of the University of Kentucky, the NCAA championship team this season. This guy's pick is predicted to be between second and eighth-because the first position is occupied by another all-around big man, Anthony Davis, and it is unshakable. So theoretically, this guy might be recruited by the Trail Blazers.

　　 His physical fitness and impact impressed An Jie deeply. This guy is simply a perfect substitute for Gerald Wallace. But one thing, as an outside player, his skills are really rough, and his shooting percentage is not high, and he can't help Anjie and Aldridge open enough space.

　　 An Jie, who was training in the pool, shook his head and asked Blake Hood to point him out for the video of the next game...

Bradley Beal, Dion Waiters, Harrison Barnes, Terrence Rose... wonderful pictures of talented players appeared on the TV, and An Jie was also very excited. . One of these guys is likely to become his teammate next season. But watching TV is not enough, Anjie is already looking forward to the next trial session more and more.

　　 The Heat and Thunder played in the finals until June 21. In the end, James finally got his wish and won the O'Brien Cup. Even if An Jie deliberately did not watch TV, the news rushed into An Jie's life with a flood of violent momentum.

　　 The Heat's Big Three have achieved success. Facts have proved that star grouping is the fastest way to win the championship! Inside? Insiders may not matter at all in modern basketball. Look at the Thunder, which has such a strong inside defense, didn't it also lose under the terrifying outside offensive of the Heat?

"If I were a trailblazer, I would take Ann as soon as possible. His traditional center is no longer suitable for the development of modern basketball. Look at how badly Ann was blocked by the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, you know how to use it. It is very unsafe for an inside player to be a star. The success of the Heat is the right path that all teams should follow!" After the Heat won the championship, various experts also stood up and expressed their views. However, one of them mentioned the names of the Trail Blazers and Anjie.

"He's just talking about a bunch of useless nonsense. If it was me who won the championship this year, he would definitely say that the inside players are still the masters of the basketball court. What? You said I didn't even make the finals this season? Don't worry, buddy, next season, I will let him swallow all what he said!" An Jie also unceremoniously responded to the expert's remarks, and a battle of words suddenly broke out on the Internet.

　　 In addition to busy training and dealing with annoying experts, Anjie finally waited until the end of the 2011-2012 season. In this way, the Trail Blazers can officially invite rookies to the Rose Garden for trial training. And Anjie will also participate in the entire trial training process.

　　 Now Anjie finally understands why Wade had to be there when he tried out for the Heat. At that time, Wade certainly couldn't wait to get the next O'Brien Cup, so he also wanted to personally choose a helper who could help him. It is a pity that Pat Riley and Wade chose Michael Beasley with a very valuable second overall pick and lost An Jie. The current Anjie doesn't want to make the mistakes Wade made back then.

　　 So this time, An Jie not only came to the scene in person, but also put on training clothes, ready to compete with the rookies who came to try out!

　　Many rookies are nervous and at a loss when they see this battle. An Jie's brutality is famous in the basketball circle. These young people don't want to be wiped out by An Jie before entering the league.

　　 But there is no way, this is the arrangement of the Blazers. This is the request made by Anjie, and Orsi also honored the promise and agreed to this request.

　　 So when the confrontational training began, McGee Ji saw Anjie on the field, he was in a state of excitement and fear.

　　Excited, because he was finally able to play against an NBA All-Star guy. Fear, it was entirely because of Anjie's terrifying deterrence displayed in the arena.

　　Only the first time he attacked, McGregor's excitement was greatly reduced, and his fear was greatly increased.

　　 McGregor is still the same as when he played in the NCAA, and easily broke through a European player who also came to try out. This guy was planning to seize this opportunity to perform well in front of Anjie and Nelsey, but he didn't know...

　　 McGee Ji just got up to the sky and was about to dunk, but An Jie, who came from behind, slapped the basketball into the air. And he himself, because of the violent impact with Anjie in the air, fell to the ground embarrassingly after losing his center of gravity!

　　 As soon as he was on the court, he was so disarmed, McGee Gee naturally felt nervous in his heart. And he didn't know that the more terrifying nightmare was still behind.

　　 Anjie didn't have any extra energy because the opponent was a rookie. He was looking for a guy who could help the team improve immediately, not a teammate who needed to be cultivated slowly. McGregor made three consecutive breakthroughs, all of which were ruthlessly stifled by Anjie. Two outside shots, but they were all off the mark. This guy's athletic ability does admire An Jie, but McGee Gee's low reading ability, rough grasp of basketball skills, and unqualified mental quality make An Jie very unhappy with him.

　　 After the trial training, An Jie, who walked off the field, shook his head silently at Alsie. Orsi took out a small notebook and crossed out McGregor's name from it.

　　 The trial training took place in this form for several days. In the past few days, they welcomed Dion Waiters-this guy's too selfish personality made An Jie unable to get along with it at all. Harrison Barnes-seemingly versatile, but actually not proficient at anything. This guy may be able to succeed in the future, but Anjie doesn't want to wait for Barnes to grow up before winning the championship. Bradley Beal-scoring means is really single. Thomas Robinson-a young version of Camby.

　　 In the past few days, none of the rookies who came to try out can satisfy An Jie. Nelsey liked Waiters very much, but Anjie directly pointed out that he would not be teammates with a guy like Waiters who wants to be the boss all day. So Orsi's nostalgia for Waiters ends here.

　　 Until three days before the draft on June 29th, Anjie and Orsi hadn't confirmed their candidates. At this moment, there are not many choices left to them.

"Damien Lillard, a guard who likes to break through and score very much, but his breakthrough skills are also very good. We really need a more impactful perimeter, and Lillard's shooting ability is also very good. Not bad. But...I still don’t recommend that we choose him.” Today is the last day of the Trail Blazers’ pre-draft trial. Tomorrow, Orsi and Anjie will head to New York to participate in the draft that will be held the day after tomorrow. General Assembly. In other words, after today, Anjie and Orsi must make a decision.

　　 An Jie threw aside the long list of player reports from Orsi, and he played again, ready to play against the small guard in front of him. But when An Jie and Lillard made their first eye contact, An Jie discovered the difference between Lillard and others.

　　 Among the players who came to the Rose Garden for trial before, except for Waiters's eyes that disrespect anyone, everyone else's eyes were worshipped and flattered after seeing An Jie. But Damien Lillard, who was standing in front of An Jie now, looked at An Jie with murderous eyes!

　　 Now, Anjie is standing opposite Lillard, then he is Lillard's enemy! Whether Anjie is an NBA All-Star or the best defensive player, Lillard is eager to beat him!

　　 "Interesting." The corners of An Jie's mouth slightly aroused. At least Lillard's aggressive character and that scorn are just like An Jie's appetite!

　　 After the confrontation training began, Lillard immediately showed the hard work that no one had before! He first took the lead on the outside with a three-pointer and a sudden stop jumper after the free throw line. After that, he used a lightning-fast breakthrough and caused An Jie's foul! And, it was a three-point foul!

　　 After being violated, Lillard just gave An Jie a vicious look, and then stood on the free throw line.

　　In the beginning, Anjie thought this guy would be the next Westbrook. But then Anjie discovered that although Lillard's shooting stability is not as good as that of a traditional point guard like Nash, it is also very good compared to Westbrook. The more he scored goals, Anjie found that he liked the defender more.

　　 Seeing Anjie, who had finished his trial, walked off the court, Orsi picked up the pen and prepared to cross out Lillard's name. But when An Jie walked in front of him, he didn't see An Jie shaking his head.

　　 "Isn't it? Do you like that kid?" Orsi asked in disbelief.

"Is there any problem? Is there anything wrong with him?" An Jie also asked in surprise. In addition to the trial training, An Jie has also learned about Lillard through many videos. He thinks Lillard's performance is simply worth it. Perfect, and the hard work, also made An Jie doubly appreciate him. Lillard, isn't that the kind of player the Trail Blazers need?

"There are so many bad things! First of all, this guy is a guard who puts scoring first! I can't guarantee that he will change his playing style in the NBA. If a guard is unwilling to share the ball with our insiders, Then our biggest advantage will not be able to be used! Secondly, he is a senior graduated player, which means that his ability is likely to be like this~www.readwn.com~ He is likely to not get it again. What an improvement! In the end, when he was in college, he was reimbursed for a year because of a foot injury. This guy’s health is not guaranteed at all! I don’t want to stage the tragedy caused by Roy and Oden in Portland anymore. "Orsi was excited to explain to An Jie the reason, and An Jie's heart was also shaken at this moment.

　　 An Jie looked at Lillard, this guy did not come to An Jie for an autograph, nor did he come to inquire about Orsi’s own training situation. He just packed up his things silently, ready to leave and rush to the next training venue. Running around, feeling confused and disturbed about his future, An Jie found out that Lillard was really like him back then...

　　 "Hey." But just as Lillard was about to walk out of the training ground, he suddenly yelled at Anjie and Orsi.

　　 Anjie and Orsi turned their heads in response, Lillard did not shy away from their gazes.

　　 "I know you want to win, I know you want the championship. What I want to say is, I want to too!" After speaking, Lillard took the bag and turned away. Anjie looked at Lillard's back, and his somewhat shaken heart seemed to be firm again.

　　 A **** guy who likes victory, hates failure, doesn't love vanity. This kind of guy may be the kind of helper An Jie wants.

　　 In the draft two days later, the Trail Blazers seem to have a clear target...

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