Chapter 318: Mother's slap

　　 Of course, the NBA free market is more exciting than that.
　　If there is a fanfare like the Lakers and a surprising win like the Wizards, of course there are also those who make a fortune.
　　 The Timberwolves brought two All-Star players in one go.
　　 "Alien" Sam Cassel and "Madman" Sprewell.
　　 The impression of the new fans of these two people may be more about their nicknames, looks and even hairstyles.
　　 But in fact, these two men are players whose strength is greater than their fame.
　　 When Cassel entered the league, he followed the Houston team to complete two consecutive championships, and then the Bucks formed three Musketeers, averaging 18+ per game.
　　 In the past two seasons, Glenn Robinson and Ray Allen have been traded away one after another. He has become the team's main scoring point, and his personal data has reached the level of 20+5+6.
　　Sprewell is even more obvious. This "madman" who helped the Knicks complete the black eight and played against the Spurs in the finals has not been popular because of the off-court personality.
　　 But in fact, he entered the league as a star player. He was selected to the All-Star four times in his career, peaked at 24+5+6, and can still contribute 16+4+5 last season.
　　 The reason why they call it a big fortune is that these two people are 34 years old and 33 years old. Most people think that they have reached the end of their careers.
　　 But only Sun Hao knew that the Timberwolves lost 58 consecutive points and summoned the strongest combination in team history, the "Three Monsters".
　　 In addition to these teams, other powerful players continue to make minor repairs and steadily improve their strength.
　　The Kings signed the original Pacers' starting center Brad Miller. As Divac gets older, the Kings management hopes Miller can take over. In fact, they did find the right person;
　　 The Spurs released Stephen Jackson because of Ginobili's growth, and then completed three consecutive operations in one breath:
Signed the Slovenian Nestorovic who started last season with Garnett, Robert Horry, who is considered to be retired, and he was traded from the Kings to enter the NBA in the same term as Sun Hao. They are considered to have no potential. Hill Turkoglu.
　　 Yes, Turkoglu also played for the Spurs.
　　 Then there is the Lakers. After the formation of F4, the veterans sharpened their heads and wanted to drill in, and wanted to mix a championship ring with F4.
　　 This includes the team's three-headed player in the first Bulls Dynasty, and the main power forward "Cobra" Grant that the Lakers won in 2000.
　　 It can be said that F4, with Fisher, Fox, Devon George, Grant and others, this lineup is not only luxurious enough to describe it.
　　 Maybe O'Neal's phrase "my grandma can win the championship coaching" is the most suitable for this team.
　　 The Lakers, the new season is the only one.
　　 Then came the Mavericks, Spurs, Kings, Timberwolves.
　　 Plus things like the Pistons, Pacers, Wizards, Celtics, and Nets.
　　 This may be the year when Sun Hao entered the alliance with the strongest overall strength.
　　 Mavericks, well, the Mavericks' free market reinforcement this summer can be described as nothing.
　　 This may seem strange, but if it comes from the future like Sun Hao, you will find that... in fact, it is normal if you look at it from a historical perspective.
　　 Dallas is a city where few players really want to come.
　　 This point should be clearest as a cow's secret. Every year before the offseason, the A/B/C plan is full, but in the end, only the D plan can be implemented.
Even take a look at the Mavericks’ reinforcements in recent years. Bell, Curry, Bodi Loga, these people are all because of Sun Hao. Dampier is the Mavericks in exchange for Nash, and LaFrenz uses Ho Er. Uncle in exchange for...
　　 The word free agent has nothing to do with Dallas.
　　 Little Nelson could only sit down and talk to Collins. After promising to give him more roles in the new season, he was finally retained with a two-year middle-class contract.
　　 Then, he successively signed some players who didn't have much competition in the free market.
　　 For example, signing the evergreen veteran Willis, Daniels who performed well in the summer league, and the veteran Les who wants to hold his thigh but no one wants...
　　 Oh right, maybe the most successful thing Nelson did was to persuade Calderon to land in the NBA two years earlier than in history.
　　 In this way, the Mavericks' new season lineup has basically taken shape after the free market gate is closed.
　　 Point guards: Sun Hao, Van Exel, Calderon;
　　Shooting guards: Bell, Adrian Griffin, Marquis Daniels;
　　 Front: Finley, Josh Howard, Glen Rice;
　　 Big Front: Nowitzki, La Frenz, Najula;
　　 Center: Dampier, Collins, Kevin Willis;
　　 Looking at it with current eyes, the Mavericks' lineup is a bit bleak. Compared with last season's main rotation, there are three fewer, and all the newcomers and veterans are filled in.
But looking at this team with the eyes of the future, Howard and Daniels, the two "Dallas Three Ugly" have entered the team as in history, plus Calderon and "old and strong" Willis, the Mavericks defended the title. The hope is still not small.
　　The problem now is that it takes time for these newcomers to develop their strengths, and the opponents are all getting stronger.
　　 What will happen to the Mavericks in the new season depends on the coaching ability of Nelson Jr. in the new season.
　　 If he can lead the team to complete the defense, it is really comparable to the Houston team that made Tomjanovich shouted "Don't underestimate the heart of a championship" in the 1994~1995 season.
　　 Of course, everything is still early.
　　 After the free market gate closed, the long grass period for NBA players has just begun.
　　Sun Hao, continue to train with Nowitzki and them in the "Evolution House".
　　 Just two days later, two more people were added to the training camp, Calderon and Yi Jianlian.
　　 Needless to say, Yi Jianlian, after officially signing a rookie contract with the Bulls, he ran to Sun Hao to train with him.
　　 The rookie season is very important for players, and he also hopes that he can have an excellent form when he starts the game.
　　 There was a point before that when Yi Jianlian was selected by the Heat, Sun Hao was also worried that Yi Jianlian would be ruined by Riley, the "training freak" who had abandoned O'Neal in history.
　　 It seems that the Heat did not make it, but Yi Jianlian is one of the most diligent practice without Riley.
　　 As for Calderon, although he is deeply moved by his fate and experience, life has to go on.
　　 The past when he and Sun Hao were in the Champions League are regarded as tickets to the "House of Evolution".
　　 Sun Hao, after training lasted for a week, he took a few days to go to Greensboro, Virginia, and then drove for another two and a half hours to Oak Hill High School.
　　 Although there was a period of time in the past, Sun Hao still remembered Wanda Pratt's request to him.
　　 The things that have been promised are promises, and promises need to be fulfilled.
　　 Oak Mountain High School is located in a suburban town in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When you arrive, you will find that it is an authentic American country.
　　 The famous Oak Mountain High School is located in such a place. If it weren't really there, I wouldn't have thought of it.
　　 Sun Hao followed Wanda's instructions to her place.
　　 That is a country house, which should be rented temporarily.
　　 The things inside look very old and a bit messy.
　　 It seems that Durant's current family conditions are not good.
　　Wanda greeted him enthusiastically, saying that Durant was still training, he had already called and would be back soon.
　　 Sun Hao also sat and waited, drinking Wanda’s coffee to greet him, while drinking Wanda’s chat.
　　 During this process, Sun Hao learned some information about Durant.
　　 Those, he didn't know before.
　　 Durant’s father is Wayne Pratt, but he abandoned their mother and son when Durant was 1 year old.
　　 This kind of background can be said to be very American. Among the NBA stars alone, James, Jimmy Butler, and Harden are all such family backgrounds.
　　 It’s no wonder that Durant’s current family conditions are not so good, and their lives should be very difficult.
　　 chatted for a while, and waited for a while, Durant hadn't returned yet, Sun Hao simply asked Wanda to take himself to the basketball hall.
　　 The town is not big, but Oak Hill High School is not small.
　　 I really wanted to walk from the place where Wanda lived to the basketball hall. I also walked for nearly 20 minutes.
　　 After they arrived, they saw Durant training alone.
　　 Durant was only 15 years old at this time, a few months younger than Curry.
　　 But he is already over two meters tall, and his talent is visible to the naked eye, especially for shooting.
　　 Durant is able to become a superstar, the biggest talent is his shooting talent of that height.
　　 To put it in a popular sentence in the future: change direction is to give you respect, so what can you do directly?
　　 The two people sat and watched for a while and the training ended.
　　 Durant didn't discover his mother and Sun Hao until then.
　　 His mother's eyes were gentle, and Sun Hao's eyes were full of surprise.
　　 It seems that Pratt wanted to surprise his son, but didn't tell him in advance.
　　 It's no wonder they waited so long before. If they knew they were seeing his idol, Durant would have trot back home.
　　 "sun?"
　　 Durant is still a little uncertain.
　　 After seeing Sun Hao smiling and nodding his head, his face flushed and he smiled nervously, reaching out and shaking Sun Hao.
　　 Durant now feels like the big boy next door, sunny and shy.
　　Wanda told her son to study well with Sun Hao, and then left first. She knew that her son would not let go of it here.
　　 Sun Hao and Durant didn't sit down either, but went directly to the court, chatting and using basketball to communicate.
　　 During this process, Sun Hao knew the story of Durant's love for basketball.
　　He has an older brother named Tony Durant, two of them used to like to watch sports.
　　 At that time, he lived with his mother in Washington, DC, and soon became a fan of the Wizards.
　　 Jordan's comeback afterwards made him fanatical, and then the Wizards and Mavericks games that will be broadcast in almost every game.
　　 He was quickly impressed by Sun Hao's shooting skills. In his opinion, that kind of shooting is the most beautiful art of basketball.
　　 At the end of the chat, Sun Hao discovered something that he had never thought of.
　　 Durant, I really love basketball!
　　 But Wanda came to him to say that Durant wanted to give up basketball. Is this... right?
　　 Or is it just that Wanda lied to satisfy his son's desire to meet his idol?
　　 This is quite possible.
　　 After the end of the conversation, Durant did not know where to find the pen and asked Sun Hao to sign on it.
　　 Sun Hao also felt that he liked Durant very much.
　　 Compared to James, Durant is really simple, a bit similar to Yi Jianlian, but more outgoing than Yi Jianlian.
　　 Had a potluck at Durant's house. Durant took a rest after eating and went to the arena to train again.
　　 Sun Hao chatted with Wanda again at this time.
　　 "I feel that Kevin likes basketball very much. He doesn't mean to give up."
　　 Sun Hao said this, if Wanda lied before, then he should admit it now.
　　 "Really? But Taras said before that Kevin said he didn't want to play basketball anymore. Taras was Kevin's basketball godfather."
　　 But Wanda's answer was that Sun Hao was a little surprised, and the reaction did not seem to be a lie.
　　Sun Hao was also puzzled.
　　 "Did Nataras say why? If not, you can ask."
　　 Sun Hao continued.
　　 "Oh yes, I will ask now."
　　 Taras seemed to just remember something, so he turned around and called.
　　 Don’t be surprised, IQ will drop a lot when people are in a panic.
　　 When she came back after calling, she also told Sun Hao the result of the question.
　　The reason Durant doesn't want to continue basketball is... he feels that the place where he lives is too far away from the training place, and the training at Oak Hill High School is too strict now, which makes him feel very confused.
　　 Sun Hao couldn't help laughing after listening.
　　 This is totally a child's temper.
　　 is also right. Children who have such a temper usually don't talk to their parents, but only talk to others.
　　 No wonder Wanda is so nervous.
　　 But Sun Hao saw this kind of thing a lot, so he told Wanda a way.
　　 In the afternoon, Sun Hao accompanied Wanda to school again.
　　……
　　 Durant had just finished training and was resting when he saw his mother push the door and walk in.
　　 "Coach Taras told me you want to give up basketball?"
　　Wanda came in and asked ~EbookFREE.me~ Durant's eyes looked a little evasive, but at last he nodded.
　　 He said before that he should keep his godfather secret, but the paper will not contain the fire after all.
"Snapped!"
　　 When Durant didn't react at all, he slapped his mother's left cheek directly.
　　 He looked up suspiciously.
"Snapped!"
　　 He got another slap on the right cheek.
　　 Align left and right.
　　 Durant was completely stunned.
　　 "Do you know what basketball means to you and to us? That is the thing that changes our destiny, the only thing!"
　　Wanda also felt distressed when he was fighting, and I couldn't help crying when I said this now.
　　 "Mom, I was wrong."
　　 Feeling the hot pain on his face, Durant's idea of ​​giving up basketball was blown away in an instant.
　　Wanda cried after holding Durant.
　　 The woman is weak, but she is strong when she is a mother. It is really not easy for him to raise Durant by himself.
　　 But she also really thanked Sun Hao for her advice at this time, which was simple and effective.
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