Chapter 427: No. 1 Chinese striker

During the half-time confrontation, Zhu Fangyu was not arranged to play.
When the game was up, the Lakers were divided into three groups as in the past, group, bench and bench group.
Zhu Fangyu was assigned to the bench group!
Zhu Fangyu seemed surprised and excited when he heard the assignment. He didn't expect Jackson to actually let him play!
Even if it's just a training game.
"Come on, this is your best chance."
Sun Hao patted Zhu Fangyu on the shoulder and said before the whole confrontation training started.
Zhu Fangyu nodded vigorously.
The opportunity is here, it depends on whether he can grasp it!
The first thing to start is the match between the group and the bench.
The only change for the Lakers from last season is that Malone has become Walker.
And after Walker was given a disarm by Jackson, he was honestly running tactics on the field.
His only wave shot was caught by O'Neal for a long time.
People have many habits, but most of them have a lot to do with the environment.
In Boston, Pierce was Walker's best brother, and he was also the core of the team. The management wouldn't say about him at first, he could play whatever he wanted.
Slowly, he developed the habit of throwing waves.
But when it comes to the Lakers, no one from the coaching staff to his teammates will condone him.
When he first arrived, he could only choose to converge.
Of course there is a more important point. Playing with Sun Hao, he has an inexplicable sense of belonging.
Sun Hao encountered a playoff-level confrontation in the training game.
Confronting him is Gary Payton.
It's not that he hasn't played with Payton before, but this is the first time in a training match.
Facts have proved that Payton is the kind of person who "will show 100% strength as long as it is a game."
The small movements of the audience, non-stop trash talk.
If this was the moment when he first joined the league, Sun Hao would have to do it with him.
But Sun Hao, who is now mature, is obviously immune to these.
Moreover, Payton's defensive intensity gave Sun Hao the opportunity to show his new "weapon".
A back hit turned and leaned back and hit, leaving Jackson in a daze.
This is... Kobe is back again?
Including O'Neill, their eyes widened.
But his thinking is different from Jackson.
Sun Hao actually learned all the things Kobe is good at!
He directly hugged Sun Hao's head and kissed hard.
And he is now more certain that he is going to make up with Kobe.
Because Kobe is really not that important to him.
The resentment was because he cared in his heart, but he found that he really didn't care now.
Without Kobe, where is Sun Hao!
Peyton, guarding against Sun Hao at the back, a little bit of no move.
He is strong in the anti-face basket, but the anti-back basket effect is actually not that good.
This is also one of the reasons why he was always educated badly when defending against Jordan.
Jordan's strength is one aspect, and his own point guard is another aspect.
Even in the 1990s, point guards who backed the basket were rare.
If you encounter less in the game, you will naturally not spend a lot of energy on research.
Moreover, Sun Hao is really smart in playing. Sometimes he turns back to the basket to break through, and sometimes he turns back and leaning back. Even Payton is very difficult to hold.
After a match, it felt like Sun Hao, who was defending Payton in the first half, was uncomfortable, but Payton was blown by Sun Hao in the second half.
Jackson's habit of laughing after reading it became KFC also, because Sun Hao had double-evolved again.
To paraphrase a sentence used by the media before: the sky is his limit!
After this quarter, the next step is the bench and the bench.
Sun Hao stood on the sidelines watching the battle, his eyes fell on Zhu Fangyu for the first time.
Today’s training session was the first time the Lakers’ new season training camp, Jackson focused on the state of the new players.
Zhu Fangyu must have enough outstanding performance to stay.
On the bench side, Payton, Christie, Horry, Kukoc, Anderson.
On the bench team, Louisville Williams, Damon Jones, Zhu Fangyu, Brian Cook and Mourning.
Mourning was assigned to the bench group, and Jackson obviously wanted to examine him alone.
The game started quickly, the substitutes first attacked, Kukoc's support, Horry's cut and layup easily scored.
The two have never played together before, but when they hit their age, tacit understanding may only require a look.
Louis Williams took the ball and broke the throw, and Anderson was ruthless.
The same trick works in the summer league, but it may not work well in NBA games.
Even in training games, there is a span between the two.
In history, Louis Williams is not the type that was played out at the beginning.
The bench started a fast break, Payton took the ball to the frontcourt, and only Zhu Fangyu on the bench retreated because he was standing on the top of the arc.
Payton made a nice slow three-step dodge layup.
Most people have the impression of Payton as a defensive champion, but in fact, his offense is not bad. During his peak ten years, he averaged close to 20+ points per game.
Zhu Fangyu was shook off, but instead of giving up defense, he struggled to cover Payton's... hands.
When the ball was covered, there was a forward movement, which directly knocked Payton down.
After falling to the ground, Payton stood up, shoving and trash talking at Zhu Fangyu.
But what he didn't expect was that Zhu Fangyu was not surprised by him. Although he didn't say anything, he pushed back firmly.
Payton had no idea that Zhu Fangyu would do that, and was pushed directly to the ground for the second time.
At this time, Payton was completely hairy, and when he got up, he had to fight Zhu Fangyu, and he greeted Zhu Fangyu's mother earnestly.
Zhu Fangyu also waved his fist unceremoniously.
Seeing that the training match is about to become a fighting scene.
"What are you guys doing!"
O'Neal rushed into the court and shouted at the two.
Sun Hao quickly entered the arena to stop Zhu Fangyu.
He was not worried that Zhu Fangyu was being bullied, but worried that Payton was beaten...
The conflict was calmed down, and then most of the Lakers looked at Zhu Fangyu with strange eyes.
It was the first time they saw a conflict between trial players and official players.
"Your teammate in this national team may be difficult to stay."
O'Neal returned to the sidelines and turned to Sun Hao.
The NBA is a world of personal love, and Zhu Fangyu is a little bit shy.
Sun Hao nodded with a wry smile.
He knew that Zhu Fangyu was very rigid on the field, but he did not expect to be so rigid.
"Huh!"
But at this moment, Zhu Fangyu received a point from Williams and hit a three-pointer from the outside.
O'Neill froze for a moment, then reached out and rubbed his chin with interest.
After the two teams played, the bench beat the bench 23-13.
Mourning, the subject of Jackson's focus, looks average.
This is also completely normal. Mourning is different from Walker and Payton. He hasn't played for a long time. It would be weird if he can get better as soon as he gets up.
Damon Jones, the best performer on the bench, scored 2 three-pointers and scored 6 points.
Zhu Fangyu scored a 3-pointer, and Peyton didn't score too much on defense.
At the end of the training, Walker, Payton, Mourning, Louis Williams, and even Zhu Fangyu, basically everything Jackson wanted to investigate.
After the training was over, Jackson announced the dissolution of the team.
But he didn't find Zhu Fangyu right away, but called Payton to his office first.
"Do you think the team should keep Zhu?"
Jackson asked Payton for a moment.
Generally speaking, the general manager and the head coach decide whether the players go or stay. Jackson is better, and asks his opinion directly.
But this is the Zen master, and many ideas are different from ordinary people.
"He left me no objection."
Payton's answer surprised Jackson.
He originally thought that Payton would tell Zhu Fangyu a lot, and then he opposed Zhu Fangyu's stay.
After all, the conflict in front of the two is not small, if there is no O'Neill has already fought.
And his idea is not complicated, Zhu Fangyu's performance is not bad, barely able to meet the requirements of the 15th, but he also has to consider the team.
Payton's role in the new season will be very important. If there is a conflict between him and Zhu Fangyu that destroys the atmosphere of the team, it will not be worth the loss.
So if Payton has an opinion, he would rather not Zhu Fangyu.
"Actually, I really like that guy."
Payton's subsequent words made Jackson even more surprised.
"I have played in the NBA for so many years, and I have seen all kinds of players, and Zhu has a lot of this type. I like this tough guy, especially if he is my teammate."
Jackson smiled and nodded after listening.
Maybe this is Gary Payton.
You can live and die with you on the court, but you can also be brothers off the court.
The premise is that you have to be as hard as me.
Zhu Fangyu's ability is not to mention, at least this aspect is to meet Payton's psychological expectations.
Jackson nodded, signaled that Payton could go back, and asked him to call Walker by the way.
Zhu Fangyu, has not left the training hall, he and Sun Hao are sitting there waiting for news.
When he saw Payton being called, he felt that he was half cold.
When Payton came back, Walker was called again.
"I shouldn't be able to stay."
Zhu Fangyu said to Sun Hao very seriously.
The two people Jackson called were in conflict with him during the training game.
"Wait, it's not bad for a while."
Sun Hao said with a smile.
Originally, when O'Neill told him that Zhu Fangyu was out of play, he thought it was the same.
But Jackson's name is Peyton and Walker, but he thinks it is interesting.
After all, if you really don’t care about Zhu Fangyu, why bother so much? Just let him go back.
After waiting for another few minutes, Walker came back, walked to Zhu Fangyu's side, smiled and patted him on the shoulder, and said Jackson asked him to go to the office.
Zhu Fangyu's expression became more tense.
I have to say that, although no one on the court is persuaded, Zhu Fangyu is still a bit shy off the court.
"I like this guy."
Sun Hao and Walker didn't know him well, so he didn't ask Walker Jackson what he said. He didn't expect Walker to speak first.
"Aren't you still not dealing with him in front?"
Sun Hao asked curiously.
"It's because of that, I like it, and being a teammate like this will make you feel safe."
Sun Hao was taken aback for a moment.
But he smiled and nodded.
Walker's character is actually the same as Payton in some respects.
Or in other words, that was the common denominator of many stars of the last century.
After waiting for a while, Zhu Fangyu returned to the training camp with a big smile, and couldn't wait to walk quickly to Sun Hao.
"I might be playing the NBA!"
Zhu Fangyu couldn't help but said excitedly.
"Remove the word possible."
Sun Hao smiled and got up, he had already guessed the result from Walker's words.
"Well, I'm going to play in the NBA!"
Zhu Fangyu said very cooperatively.
Sun Hao laughed after listening.
In history, Zhu Fangyu was not that far away from the NBA.
Less luck, less opportunities, less self-discipline.
But now, he has entered the NBA with one foot.
"Don't be proud, set a small goal for yourself and try to stay in the team."
Sun Hao said with a smile.
"no problem!"
Zhu Fangyu was also proud at this time, and he was totally different from the previous one.
Sun Hao stretched out his hand and beat Zhu Fangyu's chest again.
He suddenly felt that Zhu Fangyu could really make a place in the NBA.
In the next few days, the Lakers tried out another batch of players.
And a week later, they signed non-guaranteed contracts with several of them, including Zhu Fangyu.
A 3-year, full and unsecured basic salary contract.
This is what Zhu Fangyu received.
For fans who are accustomed to big contracts, this may feel very rubbish.
But in fact, this is the way most of the bottom players in the NBA need to go.
Good performance from the summer league or other competitions wins trial opportunities for yourself, then performs well in trial training to win non-guaranteed contracts, and then stands out from the players with non-guaranteed contracts and successfully stays in the big list, and then plays without performance The guaranteed contract turns into a guaranteed...
The road to be taken and the effort required are beyond imagination.
You think the NBA is very close to you because you are a fan. When you are a player, it is far from you.
But Zhu Fangyu was still very excited.
Before him, only Sun Hao, Wang Zhizhi, Yao Ming, Battelle and Yi Jianlian were able to sign a contract with the NBA.
Now he is sixth, and as Sun Hao said, he is the first person on the front line.
Of course these... not enough!
He wants to fight to stay on the team like Sun Hao said, and truly play in the NBA!
...
The Lakers' training went well.
Walker and Payton still have the strength, and what you have to admire is Jackson's ability. Their character problems have been completely suppressed.
What makes people happy is Mourning. After training regularly with the team, he gradually recovered his game state.
And because the Lakers' current lineup of power forwards is relatively weak on the bench~EbookFREE.me~ Jackson tries to let Mourning and O'Neal partner for a period of time in the Twin Towers.
This effect is surprisingly good.
This will be a trick for Jackson in the new season.
Time flew fast, and in a blink of an eye came the beginning of October, and the curtain of the NBA preseason began.
The Lakers sit at home and usher in their first preseason opponent, the Bulls.
This game is a preseason, but it has attracted a lot of attention both in the United States and in the country.
In the United States, because the Lakers' new season lineup is full of highlights, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a new F4, even F5. Although it is the preseason, it is also the first show of the Lakers.
Not to mention domestically, in addition to these, the Bulls have Yi Jianlian and Paul, who is very promising.
This is a preseason game, but not just a preseason game.