Volume 2 Talent Show Controversy Chapter 73: Going to the United States!
Sun Hao won the Champions League MVP at the age of 18, and his popularity in Europe reached a peak.
But in China, in terms of popularity, Wang Zhizhi ranks second. No one can rank first, including him.
As early as the 1996 Atlanta Games, Wang Zhizhi became famous.
The 19-year-old youngest Olympic player played 8 games as a substitute, averaging 11.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game.
Just by looking at these data, you can tell that this is definitely a young man with explosive talent.
In fact, in that game, Wang Zhizhi gave a big slap to "Jordan's successor" Grant Hill and "Admiral" David Robinson when they were playing against the American Dream Team III.
That also made him famous. After that Olympics, the media described him as "his offense is like a storm , and his defense is like an iron wall."
What's more, the title of "Asia's No. 1 Center" has been put on his head.
The name "Wind Chasing Boy" also appeared.
After returning from the Olympics, he helped the Bayi team win four consecutive championships and became the star most anticipated by fans.
Especially last year, he was selected by the Mavericks with the seventh pick in the second round and the 36th pick overall, and his popularity reached its peak.
You should know that Ginobili, whom Sun Hao met in Europe, was from the same class as Wang Zhizhi, and he was picked 57th!
Really in this day and age, if you say there is someone in the basketball field who is more popular than Wang Zhizhi, that's really nonsense.
Because they were far away, Sun Hao and Yi Jianlian couldn't hear what was being said over there, they could only watch.
Wang Zhizhi seemed a little excited at first.
Earlier, Li Yuanwei asked Sun Hao to participate in the national team training for the Sydney Olympics, which means that at this point, Wang Zhizhi should have a trial training with the national team.
He really shouldn't have appeared here suddenly.
"Brother Hao, what are they talking about?"
Yi Jianlian's curiosity was aroused.
Sun Hao shook his head.
He has a system, but he is not a man of great hearing.
However, as his memories of Wang Zhizhi were awakened little by little, he could probably guess what they were arguing about.
In his impression, Wang Zhizhi had a very gentle personality, the kind that was unspeakably gentle.
There is only one thing that can excite an honest person, and that is going to the United States.
In fact, Wang Zhizhi could have gone when he was selected last year. He was only 22 years old at that time, which was just right for an international player.
But the Basketball Association and the Bayi team refused to let him go.
After all, the Bayi Dynasty had just begun, and they couldn't be willing to let the team leader go.
This is human nature, but the problem is that Wang Zhizhi has stayed for a year to help the team win four consecutive championships, and he... still shows no signs of leaving.
Anyone, or anyone, would get angry.
That would be a waste of a professional athlete’s golden sports career!
After watching for a while, the argument over there had subsided. Wang Zhizhi looked helpless and could only drive away with a sigh.
Sun Hao felt sorry for Wang Zhizhi when he saw this.
Speaking of which, among the three great mobile Great Walls in China's history, only Yao Ming performed up to expectations.
In addition to talent, character is really important.
Yi Jianlian is shy and Wang Zhizhi is gentle, which makes it difficult for them to succeed in the NBA .
It’s not that they can achieve the same achievements as Yao Ming if they have the same personality as Yao Ming, but at least it is definitely not like what happened in history.
Moreover, the current matter is probably not something that Li Yuanwei can decide. After all, it has the most to do with his parent team, the Bayi team.
After seeing the car disappear, Sun Hao turned around and looked at Yi Jianlian again.
Wang Zhizhi has been restricted by the system, but Yi Jianlian has not.
As a good friend, he would never let Yi Jianlian make the same mistake again.
When he was in Europe, he said he wanted to play with Yi Jianlian.
Now that he is going to the NBA, to achieve this he must also let Yi Jianlian go to the NBA earlier.
And to be honest, Pau Gasol really dotes on his younger brother and can even bring Pau Gasol Jr. to the United States with him.
Why couldn't he take Yi Jianlian with him as well?
Although he is not his real biological brother, but think about the two years after he traveled through time, wasn't Yi Jianlian the person closest to him?
How big is the difference between the person who calls you Brother Hao and a real brother?
"Hao...Brother Hao..."
Yi Jianlian's face turned red when he was looked at by Sun Hao.
He didn't know why Sun Hao suddenly gave him such a doting look.
He has always regarded Sun Hao as his elder brother.
Sun Hao retracted his gaze, jumped up and patted Yi Jianlian on the shoulder, just like he did three years ago.
"Go back and talk to your parents. I'll be waiting for you in the United States. If you have any difficulties, tell me in advance."
He continued.
Yi Jianlian nodded.
Before, because it was a big deal like going to Europe to play basketball, he was reluctant to ask his parents, but if he just wanted to participate in a draft, he believed that his parents would definitely agree.
And after playing against Sun Hao today, he also had the urge to go abroad to play basketball.
Although he is shy, it doesn't mean he has no dreams.
In fact, his desire for his dreams is no less than anyone else, which is also the driving force behind his self-discipline.
After seeing Yi Jianlian off, it was already evening when Sun Hao returned home.
After dinner, due to the time difference, scouts in the United States started to work one after another, and he also received calls one after another.
After some communication, his schedule before the tryout was also full.
Five tryouts in five days, one place per day.
Either at the tryout venue or on the plane to the next tryout venue.
The next five days will definitely be challenging for him.
However, Sun Hao has been playing professionally for so many years, he can definitely withstand such intensity.
That night, Sun Hao said goodbye to his parents, put on his schoolbag, and boarded a plane to the United States.
The plane took off and the city below became smaller again.
He had lived in this city for three years after he traveled through time, but now he had only stayed for one day.
And this time is different from the last time I left.
The challenges he will face in the United States are much greater than in Europe.
Fortunately, this was predictable and he could prepare himself mentally in advance.
After the plane stabilized, he opened his backpack and took out his thermos, ready to continue studying the Lakers' triangle tactics.
Just then, he discovered that there was a box of something in his schoolbag...something familiar yet strange.
The thing was still the same, but the brand had changed. It was the Indian brand he picked up three years ago.
I even picked the brand on purpose...
Dad!
Please be a human being!
He was speechless, but at this moment, he discovered that just like last time, there was also a note on the side of the box.
He pretended to turn his head casually, made sure that the people around him were not paying attention to him, and then secretly took it out to look at it.
"Son, Dad doesn't have any big requirements for his daughter-in-law, as long as she is a woman."
“…”
Sun Hao felt that there was something wrong with his father's brain.
What the hell is going on!
But speaking of it, my dad is really avant-garde. This was a very popular saying in his time.
After putting the note away, Sun Hao looked at the triangle tactics for a while, then closed it and lay down to rest.
It looks like he is taking a rest, but others have already entered the system and started training.
However, the content of his tryouts was different from the previous ones. He was not practicing three-pointers or breakthroughs, but defense.
After the La Liga semi-finals, he has realized that this is where he is easily targeted.
He didn't expect to have a breakthrough in a short period of time, but he had to be able to do it at least well.
Because the caddies have not been officially upgraded, many defensive drills cannot be conducted, but not all.
There is one aspect of defense that he can practice now: footwork.
Sun Hao paid great attention to this aspect when he was training players at Connecticut in his previous life.
Don't underestimate pace, it can be said to be the lowest part of the defensive pyramid.
If it is not practiced well, no matter how good your awareness and ability are, they may not be able to be brought into play.
Like the previous strength, jumping and dribbling, Sun Hao's training is also systematic.
1. Pulley Step
The so-called pulley step is to use the left or right foot to drive the other foot to slide on the floor.
It's simple, but important and the most important part of all steps.
2. Move forward and backward
Move back and forth between the low post and 45 degrees to defend. When doing this step, you must move forward and raise your hands.
After doing it three times, move forward and press the defense 45 degrees from the low post along the baseline to the other side, and then along the bottom line of the three-point line.
3. Backward defensive step
Make a zigzag defensive move with a backward step.
4. Steps forward and backward
Sprint forward quickly, change pace and move backward in the middle of the game, making sure to lift your back foot while moving.
…
After sending Sun Hao on the plane, his parents drove home.
When they arrived downstairs, they found a man standing there.
Because they lived in an exclusive villa, one could tell at a glance that they were there to see them.
It’s only eight or nine in the evening, and it’s getting late.
The two looked at each other, and the mother instinctively moved closer to the father.
When I walked in, I found that he was a young man in his early thirties, carrying a bag, a camera and wearing a pair of glasses.
When he saw them walking over, the man immediately came over with a smile.
"Excuse me, are you Sun Hao's parents?"
Dad nodded.
"Is Sun Hao at home?"
The man asked expectantly.
“He just went to America.”
As soon as my dad replied, he was hit by my mom.
"Who are you? What are you looking for my son for?"
My mother is still very vigilant.
"You've already gone to America?"
But the young man was already talking to himself after hearing what his father said.
Without waiting for any further questions, he slapped his head, turned around and ran away, leaving his parents confused.
"He didn't seem to... ask where his son was going?"
After the people ran away, my dad couldn't help but say.
"Why bother with him so much? You're so neurotic."
After saying this, my mother turned around and went home.
…
There are many defensive steps, and Sun Hao consumes a lot of physical energy after systematic training.
After finishing the training, he sat in the system to rest.
Although the system time ratio is 1 to 2, it does not mean that physical strength is unlimited.
He suddenly became more and more looking forward to the store after the system upgrade.
If there were any drinks that could restore physical strength, even if they could only be used within the system, it would be of great help to his training.
After all, as the system functions continue to improve, his physical energy consumption will definitely continue to increase.
He would train when he had some strength back, and rest when he was tired from training.
After going back and forth like this several times, time passed by unknowingly.
Not long after he came out of the system, the flight attendant's prompt sound came from the plane.
Sun Hao put away the thermos and packed up his things.
Not long after, the plane began to descend, and Sun Hao slowly saw the scenery outside the window.
The iconic "Corn Building" Marina City gradually appeared in his sight.
There is also the Willis Tower, the ninth tallest building in the world.
Of course, there is also the familiar yet inconspicuous United Center, which took a long time to find.
The first stop of Sun Hao’s tryout.
Chicago, here we are!
