Chapter 33: Fighting with Barkley
Head coach Paul Westphal saw from this game that Wang Tiejun had the potential to become the axis of the inside offense.
Back in the locker room, he first chatted with Colangelo outside.
"It would be great if K's finishing ability was stronger. When a low-post offensive killer also has good receiving and passing abilities, our offensive threat will increase significantly," he said.
"I believe he will grow up." Colangelo said excitedly.
Paul Westphal nodded and said, "As long as he grows up and joins forces with Barkley, we will have one of the most powerful inside combinations in the league."
“With the star backcourt duo of Kevin Johnson and Dan Maalley, we will definitely be able to make it out of the West and compete for a championship.”
Colangelo said excitedly.
At this time, Wang Tiejun sat on the chair in the closet, took off his equipment, and stripped himself naked like everyone else, then walked into the bathroom with Barkley and several other main and veteran players.
Other marginal players who have no status in the locker room and rookies like Oliver Miller can only wait until they are done washing.
While running hot water, he turned on the system.
"Congratulations to the host for achieving the first double-double in his career. You will be awarded 100 points. The total points are now 150."
"It's a pity that we were one point short. I should have taken two more shots. If I could score 20+10, the reward would have been more." He sighed.
The next morning, accompanied by Zhang Heli, Wang Tiejun went to the bank to cash the check, then opened an account at Citibank, deposited the money into it, and applied for a cash check book.
To send money back to China from the United States, small amounts can be sent through Western Union, but the limit for each transaction is only US$2,000. It would be very troublesome for him to send US$250,000.
Now he deposits the money in Citibank, and then sends the written checks home, or asks someone to take them home. His family can then withdraw the cash at Citibank branches in Shanghai or Shenzhen. This is the most convenient way.
Alternatively, you can apply for a cashier's draft payable on demand from Citibank, and then entrust a domestic bank to pay it. This is actually the most convenient way. You don't have to go to Shanghai or Shenzhen, you can redeem it in Tianjin or Beijing.
Of course he didn't understand all this. It was Zhang who suggested it. Finally, he listened to Zhang's advice and applied for a bank draft of 230,000 US dollars from Citibank. The entrusting bank was the TJ City Branch of Bank of China, and the payee was his father Wang Aiguo.
"I am now Adam, a man with millions of dollars in his hands." Holding the promissory note, Zhang Heli sighed and then kept it close to his body.
"Brother Zhang, don't lose it."
Wang Tiejun reached out and pressed Zhang Heli a few times, looking very cautious.
"Don't worry, there's no loss if this thing is lost. No one can get the money except your dad. Just open another one." Zhang Heli said happily.
"You can't take it either?" Lao Wang breathed a sigh of relief.
"You, you little brat, are you on guard against thieves?"
Zhang Heli was almost angry to death. So you are worried about me?
Wang Tiejun then saw Zhang Heli off from Phoenix, and the latter drove back to Tucson and then returned to China via Los Angeles.
After seeing Lao Zhang off, he went to a car dealership, picked out a brand new two-wheeled vehicle for himself, and then wandered to the training base.
As soon as he entered the locker room of the training hall, Barkley was changing clothes. He immediately shouted: "Charles, is there any news about me today?"
He is quite looking forward to it. His performance last night was pretty good and he hopes to get media attention.
Unfortunately, he was disappointed. Barkley said unhappily, "Michael Jordan scored 45 points against the Mavericks last night, but even my 31 points didn't get any media attention. Do you think the media will pay attention to you?"
"Michael Jordan of dogs."
Lao Wang was stunned and instantly lost his favor towards the guy who stole his limelight.
He didn't know much about Jordan. It was only after he really came into contact with the NBA during the month he spent with the Suns that he learned about Jordan's name, but his understanding of him was not very deep and he didn't have any respect for him.
In fact, he has no awe for any NBA superstar because he doesn't understand the NBA at all.
"Come on, rookie, today I'm going to teach you how to rebound. You've grown so big for nothing. My grandfather could have grabbed 20 rebounds over your head."
After changing into his sneakers, Barkley waved to Wang Tiejun to follow.
"OK."
Lao Wang quickly followed.
When they arrived at the training hall, Barkley began to teach him how to grab rebounds.
From observing the curve of the ball to predicting the landing point, positioning, protecting the ball, etc., Barkley taught everything with all his heart.
After teaching him how to rebound, I taught him how to defend.
“Bang!”
After being hit fiercely by Lao Wang, Barkley couldn't stand and sat down on the floor.
"Charles, you can't seem to guard a rookie."
"Charles, let Old K teach you how to post up. His post-up play seems to be more powerful than your big butt magic."
Kevin Johnson, Danny Ainge and others laughed and jeered.
"Shit!"
Barkley got up and said to Wang Tiejun angrily, "Boy, I'm not ready yet."
Wang Tiejun smiled and said, "Then come again."
The two men once again stood in the low post on the left wing, and Wang Tiejun began to back down Barkley.
"not good!"
Just when he was combining all six forces to play with his back to the basket, he realized that there was no space behind him. He staggered backwards, lost control of the ball in his hand, and was intercepted by Barkley.
"Look, kid, don't think you played a good game last night. You just ran into some trash. I can easily defend you."
Tossing the ball in his hand, Barkley smiled proudly.
Wang Tiejun said unconvincedly: "Come again, I didn't pay attention just now."
This time, he actively pressed his left shoulder against Barkley's chest, leaving no space.
In the past, when he played back-to-the-basket, he would leave a little space, so that he could exert force more fiercely because he had the space and distance to exert force.
This contact without leaving any space allows him to observe Barkley's position and movement at any time through the contact point. If Barkley retreats and relaxes, he will know it immediately.
This technique is exactly the same as Barkley's use of his big butt to sense the position of the defender behind him, one through the shoulders and back, the other through the butt.
The next moment, the six forces combined into one, and Tieshan's fighting power burst out instantly, directly transmitted to Barkley through the part where the two were in contact.
This time he did not hold back his strength, because there was no space left for him to fight, and his strength would be weakened, so holding back his strength would be of no use.
And he had already sensed Barkley's position, so there was no need to hold back.
Barkley is also very strong and has a very large body weight. In order to prevent the Philadelphia 76ers from selecting him before the draft, he ate and drank a lot, and his weight soared from 120 kg to 132 kg.
And now his weight is maintained at 114 kilograms, only five or six kilograms lighter than Wang Tiejun. This is the most suitable tonnage for him. Considering his so-called height of 198 centimeters, he may actually be only 190 centimeters. This tonnage is considered very large and the strength he possesses is also very strong.
With his height, low chassis and very low center of gravity, his top defense is very stable and ordinary big centers cannot push him.
However, when Wang Tiejun leaned on him, his center of gravity was instantly shaken, but he did not retreat and managed to stand.
This is because Wang Tiejun did not leave any space and weakened the opponent's strength by fighting.
His feet loosened, and at this time Wang Tiejun's second back-kick followed.
This time, a space was left between the two men's chests and backs, and all of Wang Tiejun's fighting power was unleashed.
“Bang!”
With a dull thud, Barkley fell to the ground, without even having time to retreat, and was felled on the spot like a wooden stake.
"damn it!"
Amid the roar of laughter from his teammates, Barkley climbed up with a red face and scolded, "Whoever laughs, come up and try, you will get the same result."
"My back-to-the-basket attack is not that easy to handle." Wang Tiejun said proudly.
Head coach Paul Westphal had already arrived and saw this scene. He smiled and said, "Old K's post-up play is really unique.
Generally, low-post players, when playing with their backs to the basket, will use their buttocks to make contact with the defender, and keep their shoulder and back at a distance from the defender, so that they can exert force to play.
However, in this case, there is a possibility of being called for an offensive foul because of the action of sinking the shoulders and exerting force, and such a relying on the ball is too obvious, and the defender may easily take action.
"K's close-range play leaves no room for the defender to react, and the defender has no chance to react. The force goes straight to the defender."
"Old K, do you have any tips for close combat?" Danny Ainge asked with a smile.
"Hehe, this is the power of my Turtle Fist." Wang Tiejun said with a wicked smile.
"Old K, do you believe that we can join forces today and let you experience the power of our turtle punch?" Kevin Johnson cursed with a smile.
Lao Wang quickly raised his hands in surrender and explained with a smile: "My power comes from a traditional Chinese martial art called Tie Shan Kao."
"Iron Mountain Backrest?" everyone asked in surprise.
"Your nickname in China is King of Backers. Does it have anything to do with this?" Barkley suddenly asked.
Old Wang chuckled and said, "It's because I'm good at the Iron Mountain Backing style of boxing, and my last name is Wang, that I got the nickname King Backing Mountain."
"Can we learn from Tieshankao?" Barkley asked eagerly.
"Of course you can. I will prepare to set up the stakes in the next two days, that is, to practice the equipment of Tieshankao, and then refine some medicinal oils. You can try it then."
Lao Wang smiled evilly again.
He dared to guarantee that these guys would regret it as long as they dared to really try the Iron Mountain Backrest.
