: One hundred and twenty-six: Duke players (38/40)

If you are a Duke player, then you must be white. If he is not white, his height must be 2.03 meters. If your CIC is accurate, then three points will definitely not work. If you are accurate in three points, then CIC is definitely not good. If you are very accurate in three-pointers and CIC, then your body is definitely not suitable for playing in the NBA.
Although this is just a joke, most of the basketball players produced by Duke really meet the above conditions.
So today, in the training ground of the FedEx Arena, Link saw the 2.03 meter tall and mediocre Duke player, Shane Battier.
Battier is a typical Duke player. His physical fitness is not superb, but he has top basketball IQ, high tactical training, gentle personality but full of fighting spirit. He is a tough guy. how to say? It is very similar to Grant Hill in all aspects, and it can be said that it perfectly inherits the fine tradition of Duke.
That's right, Link's idol and his current master Grant Hill are also produced by Duke.
"Hello, Link. Hahahaha, I didn't expect that we would become teammates again." Seeing Link walking into the training ground, Battier laughed friendly.
Link didn't know what Thabeet looked like when he went to Houston to report, but Battier, this guy is very natural, as if he was originally a member of the Grizzlies.
But speaking of it, Battier was indeed a member of the Grizzlies.
In the 01 NBA Draft, Battier was selected by the Grizzlies. And, has been playing for the Grizzlies until 2006. After that, Shane Battier entered the Rockets.
So, this is a return to his former home for Battier. He is no stranger to this place. Although many things have changed, there is still a sense of intimacy.
"Sean, come so early?" Although Link and Battier are former teammates, they really didn't have much to do with the Rockets. Facing Shane's enthusiasm, Link didn't know what to say for a while, so he could only ask casually.
It stands to reason that the deal has just been completed, and Battier doesn't need to be so eager to come to the training ground. He shouldn't settle down in Memphis first and then hold a press conference. After everything is properly arranged, we can start playing. Anthony went to New York a few days ago and went through these processes.
"Early? I heard that the team training starts at nine o'clock, and it's eight o'clock now. I don't want to be late for the first day of training, hehe."
Battier waved his hand, then went to the locker room to change clothes.
Link scratched his head, this guy is too professional! He was suddenly traded in the middle of the season, but it didn't seem to be affected at all, so what should I do? I didn't do anything extra when I came to Memphis. I went to the training ground to train directly, and I came an hour earlier!
No wonder coach K once commented on Shane Battier: "He gave the best definition of a basketball player."
Looking at Battier, who was still working hard despite being old, Link suddenly thought of Brother Mayo for no idea. So, sometimes, attitude is more important than ability.
In the following time, the Grizzlies players have successively arrived at the training ground. Battier greeted everyone warmly. Although he just came to the Grizzlies, he didn't seem to be separated from everyone.
This guy has a strong affinity and is the kind of character that makes people unpleasant. Battier has always been such a good gentleman image, and this image is not pretended. Take his marriage as an example. After Battier and his childhood sweetheart who had been in love for 13 years entered the marriage hall, he never had any scandals.
This kind of thing is really enough for NBA players.
Finally, at nine o'clock in the morning, "Uncle Mayo" and team coach Lionel Hollins stepped onto the court together. The first thing Hollins came to today was to introduce new players to everyone.
"Sean Battier, Mr.'President'! I believe you don't need to introduce him, you all know him? When I was an assistant coach, Sean played for the Grizzlies!"
"Hahahaha, don’t tell me so old, Hollins. Hello everyone, I hope to complete the unfinished business here and help the team win the playoffs. I believe we can do it, as long as Everyone work hard together!"
After Battier finished speaking, the players applauded. This guy is too leader, no wonder the Rockets can hold the locker room.
You know, the captain of a team can't be the captain of a team. First of all you have to be qualified, and second you have to be convinced by others. Of course, leadership must be good. Think about it, if the Nuggets had used Anthony as their captain, the team's locker room would have been messed up. In the Heat, in the case of sitting on the Big Three, Haslem is still the captain.
This shows that the captain is not so good. A person who can be the captain of a team is usually not too simple.
Seeing Shane, Link understood the truth.
"Okay, everyone will be partners fighting side by side in the future. Now, let’s start training. As you all know, our next opponent is the San Antonio Spurs! The Spurs currently ranked No. 1 in the West! If you don’t want to be torn to pieces. It’s better to work harder during training!"
Hollins clapped his hands after speaking, and today's training officially began. Battier did not immediately participate in training, but was called into the head coach's office by Hollins.
"I ran into him when I came today. Does he come so early every day?" In Hollins' office, Battier looked casual. After all, he and Hollins have known each other. As Hollins just said, when he played for the Grizzlies, Hollins was still an assistant coach here.
"He is the first player to come every day. What I said every day is not a metaphor, but a literal meaning. Since he signed with the Grizzlies, no day has come later than the others." Hollins replied with a smile and mentioned Link. , This guy always smiles from ear to ear.
"Sean, if we can, we need you as a substitute for Link. I know, he is just a rookie, but..."
"It's okay, I'll listen to you." Before Hollins started to explain, Battier replied with a smile, "I accept the role of a substitute, and he is indeed more suitable for starting."
Battier is the kind of player who is willing to absolutely obey the coach's arrangement, even if the coach's arrangement is to reduce his playing time and shooting rights.
"Um... one more thing, in fact, we hope you can coach Link more in training and help him improve faster. You are one of the best defensive positions in the league, Xiao Well, that kid learns things very quickly, he can teach him as soon as he teaches."
"Me? Teach Link?" Battier pointed to himself and frowned. "I don't know if he needs my guidance, Hollins. That kid... he's perfect. You know, most players his age have to go through a process from boy to man after arriving in the NBA. But in my opinion, he is already a man. But if the team needs it, I will do my best Can teach him. The premise is that he really needs to learn."
Battier gave Link a high rating because he didn't know why, the more he looked at Link, the more he felt like a Duke player. UU reading www.uukanshu.com and Duke players are often very mature once they are released...
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Link's offensive pace is actually much better than that of his peers. After all, Hill's offensive pace is also outstanding in his twilight years.
But even so, Link still felt that he was not perfect. He spends time every day practicing what Kobe taught him. Now that his physical fitness is not so strong, technology is very important to Link.
"Your offensive pace is enough to surpass most rookies, Link." Battier walked over to Link with interest. He has been watching Link for a while.
"But my opponent is not just a rookie player, Sean. Today, I can't beat Tony Allen with my footsteps." Link replied with a smile, but the action on his hands still did not stop.
"Beat Tony Allen?" Battier thought about it in his mind, that was the most terrifying perimeter defensive gate in the league. If this guy practiced offense with Tony Allen's defensive standards, it would be... terrible.
"Don't think about Tony, or you try to beat me first." Battier suggested that once the team gives him the task, he won't delay and just do it.
So Hollins asked Battier to coach Link, and he started right away.
"what?"
"Why, look down on the defense of the old players?" Battier joked.
"No, then...I'm welcome, Sean."
"Don't worry, I can still carry it."
In this way, Battier began a one-on-one offense and defense with Link. Seeing this scene, Tony Allen let out a sigh of relief.
Finally, Link will not only "torture" him in the future.
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