Legendary basketball manager

Chapter 650 George VS Leonard!The Rockets try out rookies!

After Shen Fei returned to Houston, he didn't look for Zhou Qi immediately.

Because there is another important and urgent thing before him-watching the trial training of this year's rookies with the coaching staff.

During the week of Shen Fei's visit to China, the pick for the 2011 draft has been decided.

The Rockets have two first-round picks this year, with the 10th and 12th picks respectively.

As a time traveler, the talent show is Shen Fei's big trump card, so naturally he should treat it well.

He has a clear goal, and all he wants are two people-Leonard and Klay Thompson.

In Shen Fei's view, these two are the key to whether the Rockets can defend their title in the new season.

Today, the two most stable singles players in the Rockets - Tracy McGrady and Roy have already decided to leave the team.

And Curry is not an all-inclusive style of play.

It is very important to supplement high-quality attackers like Leonard.

And Clay is one of the best 3D players in history, a versatile and perfect championship puzzle.

With him and Kaka, plus George and Danny Green, the Rockets' wing group will stand out from the crowd!

In the future, even against James or Durant's team, the Rockets will have no fear!

At this moment, the two are galloping across the field.

Shen Fei looked at the black and white, green-faced two people, the corners of his mouth could not help but slightly raised.

What is talent?This is talent!

Compared with the impressions of Ding Yanyuhang and Guo Ailin training in Huaxia before, this has really improved by more than one level...

[These two don't need to use skill packs, they develop normally, and they will all be boss-level tasks in the future. ]

Shen Fei thought to himself.

Mark Jackson stood aside, frowning slightly.

After thinking twice, he asked:

"Boss, is our first-round pick really going to try out these two players?"

"This Klay Thompson is not bad. His shooting shape is very good, and the speed and stability of his shots are considered top-notch in the NBA."

"But this Kawhi Leonard doesn't feel very good... His coordination looks average, and he feels like a robot when he does various movements."

"Seeing now, I think his static talent is better, and other areas are mediocre."

It can be heard that Mark Jackson is really not optimistic about Leonard, and his tone is full of disgust.

Moreover, the young coach of the Rockets actually doesn't particularly like Clay.

It's not that Clay is bad, it's just that his technical characteristics are too similar to Danny Green.

With Green, it would be a bit of a waste to use another lottery pick to draft Thompson...

Shen Fei smiled slightly.

"Kawaii is very balanced in all aspects. Offensive, defensive, and rebounding are all above the standard. And he has many hidden talents, such as learning ability, big heart, etc..."

"If we can train this kind of player correctly, his upper limit is very good, much higher than that of Clay."

"My expectation for Kawhi is that in the next few years, he will replace McGrady and become the team's offensive weapon."

Shen Fei analyzed seriously.

Mark Jackson was taken aback.

Shen Fei actually had such a high evaluation of Leonard!

Is this to train him as a future super giant?

But from the current point of view, Leonard is a rough guy, right?Isn't it too difficult to train this type of player to become a super giant? !

But after seeing Shen Fei's affirmative expression, Mark Jackson couldn't help doubting his own judgment.

[Could it be that I misread it? ]

he asked himself in his heart.

In order to confirm Leonard's quality, Mark Jackson simply called Paul George from another field.

Pickled Pepper took the initiative to come here for training today.

The young man is very energetic and wants to improve his strength through the offseason and complete the corner overtaking!

Of course, there is another reason why George ended his vacation less than a month after the finals and returned to training early——

Now that McGrady has announced his retirement, Roy is very likely to transfer...

Under such circumstances, George saw an opportunity to be promoted to the core of the team!

He hopes that next season, he can become the Rockets' third giant after Yao Ming and Curry!

For this goal, George formulated a very detailed training plan for himself.

Recently, he mainly practiced singles with the ball.

Today, George heard that the team was going to inspect two rookies at the forward position, so he also came to the scene to observe.

At this time, upon hearing Mark Jackson's call, Pickled Pepper immediately trotted over.

"Paul, I want to trouble you with something. You will go up and challenge Kawhi for a few goals in a while, and try his actual combat."

Mark Jackson spoke.

George will naturally not refuse the head coach's request.

After a brief warm-up, Pickled Pepper stepped onto the court.

"Clay, come down and take a rest first. I'm going to do a confrontation training for Kawhi."

Mark Jackson yelled into the field.

Thompson nodded and retreated to the sidelines.

Shen Fei smiled and waved to God Tang, motioning for the latter to come over.

Thompson raised his right hand and pointed to himself.

After seeing Shen Fei's affirmative answer, he was flattered and hurried to Shen Fei's side.

"Ahem...boss, are you looking for me?"

Thompson asked a little cautiously.

Tangshen in this period has a face like a jade crown and is as white as a 2k self-built player.

What's more interesting is his hairstyle, which is short and curly. It really looks a bit like the Lord Buddha in the West. No wonder he has the nickname "Lord Buddha".

"I just want to ask you, what do you think of the Rockets?"

"What kind of team is the Rockets in your mind?"

Shen Fei asked with a smile.

"em...my dad is a retired Laker, so he really wants me to be a Laker."

"In the past, I always regarded the Lakers as the home team, but this year, I started to pay attention to the Rockets very early. Watching you step by step become the number one in the league, I have gradually become fans."

"In my opinion, the Rockets are the best team in the league today!"

Thompson touched the back of his head and answered frankly.

"If you have the opportunity to join the Rockets, are you willing to give up the olive branch of other teams?"

Shen Fei continued to ask.

Thompson was taken aback.

[This means that you want to give me a draft promise? ]

He rejoiced in his heart.

There is a common operation in the NBA draft.

When a team takes a fancy to a certain rookie, it can provide a draft commitment, that is, "I plan to use one of my picks to select you, and you will not try out other teams next."

In this way, other teams cannot meet with the player.

In the absence of trial training, most teams will not select the player.

Of course, there are always some teams that are bold and dare to use the "blind selection" method to intercept the Hu.

The most classic case in recent years is that the Warriors intercepted Curry.

Back then, Curry and New York were interested in each other, and the Knicks planned to use the 8th pick to pick off Curry, who was more controversial that year.

Unexpectedly, the Warriors made a move and selected Curry without any warning, and New York could only temporarily change its mind and choose Jordan Hill with the 8th overall...

However, Shen Fei is very sure that if he chooses Clay with the 10th overall pick, 99.9% of them will not fail!

After all, Thompson was the No. 11 pick in the original time and space.

In this time and space, Thompson is on the edge of the lottery in the draft predictions of several authoritative sports websites.

Thompson himself also very much hopes to get the draft promise of the lottery team!

"If I can join the Rockets, I am willing to give my all!"

"And I am confident that I can become a shooter like Stephen and Danny, providing the Rockets with stable outside firepower."

Thompson said confidently.

Shen Fei smiled slightly after hearing this, feeling very satisfied in his heart:

"My expectation of you is to be the best helper around Stephen."

"Stephen will be the core of the Rockets' future perimeter. His talent is at a historical level, but he has defensive shortcomings due to his physical condition."

"I hope that on the basis of giving full play to your shooting skills, you can also become a sharp knife for perimeter defense, and an all-round defender who can take into account both inside and outside."

Shen Fei put forward his request in a flat tone.

His requirements are definitely harsh for a young man who has not yet entered the NBA.

But after Clay finished listening, he nodded very excitedly.

There is no other reason, but because Shen Fei's positioning of him is too close to his requirements for himself!

In other words, the two are almost exactly the same!

"I think I can do it."

Thompson's self-confidence is the same as that of him in the original time and space.

Shen Fei nodded, and then turned his gaze back to the field.

"Kawaii, who was training with you, mainly plays defense."

"George, who is playing against him, you must know something. He was a defensive player last season. You can take this opportunity to observe their defense."

Shen Fei looked at Leonard who was preparing to defend, and said calmly.

Thompson nodded and turned his attention to the court.

............

George and Leonard have already played a round.

Out of courtesy to the rookies, Pickled Pepper just let Leonard attack first.

Kaka launched an attack with confidence, but George, who was defending seriously, couldn't even take the ball.

And now, it's George's turn to attack!

Kaka spread his long arms, lowered his center of gravity, and assumed a standard defensive posture.

His wingspan is extremely long, and his palms are particularly large. Just posing in a defensive posture gives people an inexplicable sense of oppression!

George showed a strange look on his face, but he still attacked in an orderly manner.

I saw him stand with his feet back and forth, put on a posture, and dribble the ball under the crotch at Xiaoka.

George's dribbling was extremely smooth, and the basketball seemed to stick to his hands, changing positions with his steps.

However, Leonard was not affected by Pickle's feint and remained in the correct defensive position.

George's operation was as fierce as a tiger, and he fixed his eyes on the standing still...

This made him a little anxious.

After all, Shen Fei and Mark Jackson were watching from the sidelines, if they were guarded by a rookie who hadn't yet entered the NBA, it would be a bit embarrassing...

George gritted his teeth, since fake actions can't fool the opponent, let's force it!

The next moment, he lowered his center of gravity, kicked his feet on the ground, and stabbed Leonard's left side like a sharp knife.

Xiaoka quickly moved laterally to block it.

But at this time, he had a good defensive awareness, but the details of his actions were not in place, and he didn't get stuck in George's first step.

George seized half of the position in an instant.

And this is enough!

He continued to accelerate and jumped with both feet one step from the free throw line!

Xiaoka struggled to take off to interfere, but failed to prevent George from completing a difficult layup...

The ball hits the backboard and bounces into the net!

1:0, George took the lead.

"Clap clap clap..."

Mark Jackson was on the sidelines and couldn't help applauding this wonderful offense and defense.

In this round, Leonard defended well and George attacked beautifully.

Pickled Pepper was Mark Jackson's favorite player, and Kaka's performance in actual combat also changed the Rockets' young coach's opinion of him a lot.

[This guy seems to be something special! ]

[If he is really like what the boss said, has a strong learning ability and can continue to improve his defensive level, it is acceptable to use a lottery pick for him. ]

[This is the attack, [-]% is hopeless...]

Mark Jackson made a lot of comments on Leonard in a short period of time.

............

The game continues.

In the offensive round, Leonard chose to use his body to make a strong breakthrough.

But after a season of tempering, George already has a defensive level of first defense.

Leonard's rough offense and defense naturally couldn't break through his defense.

George always stayed in front of Kaka, and when the latter forcibly leaned back, he stretched out his right hand and cut the ball directly.

On the sidelines, Clay nodded silently.

[Boss should have asked me to observe George's defense... It was indeed very good defense. This cut was fast and accurate, which I can't do now. ]

[But Kawhi's defense... can only be said to be quite satisfactory?Nothing special. ]

He secretly said in his heart.

But soon, Leonard used practical actions to prove that Shen Fei's words were not nonsense!

George's offensive round.

Last time, under Xiaoka's defense, he was forced to choose to rush.

Although scored, George was not very satisfied.

This time, he once again used a silky combo, and after a huge crossover, he successfully opened up a little space.

Then, George decisively chose to stop and shoot a jumper.

Unexpectedly, at the moment when the ball was about to be shot, a big hand suddenly appeared...

"Snapped!"

With a crisp sound, the basketball in George's hand escaped his control!

This scene surprised both Mark Jackson and Klay Thompson.

Because not long ago, George broke Leonard's ball like this!

But just two rounds later, Xiaoka returned the same way, and George also tasted the bitter taste of being cut...

And after completing the steal, Leonard's facial expression did not change at all, as if he had done an ordinary thing!

If other players had such an expression after a wonderful steal, Shen Fei would feel that he was acting aggressive (in fact, Mark Jackson and Thompson feel this way now), but Xiaoka's reaction like this is pure dullness. ..

"nice shot."

On the field, after a brief surprise, George praised his opponent very generously.

After Xiaoka heard this, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he "barely" squeezed out a smile.

And Mark Jackson, who was not interested in Xiaoka at first, also began to feel...

This kid seems to have something!