Start coaching the Thunder, starting with Westbrook

Chapter 87 Lost, but also won

Shooting is not just a single comparison, such as mid-range shots, three-pointers, etc., but to set several shooting points, such as the free throw line, and then let the two shoot separately to see how many consecutive shots they can make at each shooting point.

There must be a certain luck factor in this, such as suddenly getting stuck at a certain point, but if the combination of several points is combined, if you still lose, it means that the state is not good, and you can only admit defeat obediently.

Of course, Li Sheng used the shooting buff for Robertson without hesitation at the beginning, a one-time bonus, but it allowed him to obtain an unprecedented touch in the next period of time, not only surpassing his own ability but also surpassing his own potential.

And what is his potential?

If the shooting enhancement card and the yellow "Ray Allen template" are fully fulfilled, this shooting potential must far exceed Westbrook, and this is still in a normal training state, so winning Westbrook is the normal way to open it, otherwise Li Sheng has to wonder if the plug-in is wrong.

Before that, Li Sheng also deliberately comforted Robertson, telling him to do his best according to his ability. He had reconciled with Westbrook before, so this result will not affect his relationship with Westbrook.

If he is worried later, Li Sheng can help them explain it clearly.

This allows Robertson to relax as much as possible, and don't affect the state that should have been bursting because of his unstable mentality.

Westbrook is still full of confidence, and most of the people present are also more optimistic about him.

The two started at the same time in the two halves respectively, but it was surprising at the beginning. Westbrook was two goals behind Robertson from the first shot point. Everyone thought this was the only one, but they didn't expect it to be just the beginning.

In the next few shooting points, the gap between the two sides became wider and wider. In one shooting point, Westbrook even fell behind by more than a dozen goals, while Robertson seemed to have entered a state of complete selflessness. He only knew to keep shooting, shooting, and shooting.

And everyone can clearly see that Robertson's shooting posture and hand shape are very beautiful, which does not match everyone's impression of his stiff appearance when shooting.

In normal training, not so many people pay attention to how Robertson shoots, but now that Westbrook is by his side for comparison, I feel that Westbrook is really inferior to Robertson in at least the basic skill of shooting.

The posture is weird and the gestures are stiff. It is strange that he can win.

Westbrook's face became more and more gloomy as the competition progressed. In the end, Li Sheng stopped the competition ahead of time, and his complexion was as charcoal black as the bottom of a pot.

On the contrary, it was Robertson who managed to get out of that strange state, and he still didn't understand what was going on.

For Westbrook, losing shots is not unacceptable. In the team, Durant, Sefolosha, and Lamb are all more accurate than him. In terms of mid-range shots, Collison and Ibaka are also more accurate than him. Fisher is also more accurate than him when it comes to three-pointers, so he is not unacceptable.

It's just that he can't accept losing to a rookie like Robertson, or a rookie who looked at his shots in the summer league with disdain, and he has already reached this level in just a few months?

But he did lose. In front of so many people, although it was very embarrassing, it made him even more unable to deny it.

And judging from everyone's expressions, they were obviously very surprised, which made Westbrook a lot more comfortable. It seems that everyone still has confidence in him.

"How about it, Russell, can we announce the result now?"

"and many more!"

Westbrook stopped suddenly, and Li Sheng turned to look at him, wondering if he would play tricks in this situation.

It's completely unnecessary. Admitting failure is just a momentary loss of face. If you play tricks, you will be despised.

Durant frowned, as if he wanted to say something.

But Westbrook just asked: "Why did his shooting change so much in the past two months?"

Li Sheng smiled and said: "About Andre's progress, I asked them to record it, you can go and have a look. Of course, this time he may have performed supernormally in this competition. I am also surprised. Maybe it is because the opponent is you, which makes him feel high-spirited?"

Robertson looked dazed beside him, wondering if it wasn't the coach who told me to win or lose at will and calm my mind?
Also, how did I win?
But now it seems that this wave has nothing to do with him for the time being.

Westbrook frowned after hearing Li Yong's words, and then suddenly smiled: "So, I can also improve like him?"

Li Sheng was stunned for a moment, and then noticed that Westbrook's eyes would unexpectedly look at Durant beside him, and he suddenly understood.

It seems that during the period of cooperation between the two teenagers, Westbrook was more like the goddess' licking dog.

Although the fans always said that Westbrook is the kind of dead pig who is not afraid of boiling water, and always said that he would make changes for the team, but in the end it turned out that he hadn't really changed, but it is more likely that neither he nor the team can make him really change the direction.

Sometimes it is useless to just think about change. After all, objectively speaking, who would not want to change for the better, but being able to do it is another matter.

But at this time, he probably saw hope from Robertson, and Westbrook felt that he seemed to be able to find a direction from it.

It's not that he doesn't know his problem, but he really doesn't know how to fix it.

Li Sheng smiled and said: "Don't worry, you should heal your injury first, we have plenty of time."

Westbrook stopped entangled, but this match obviously left a deep impression on him, and it should keep him motivated for a long time.

At the same time, winning this time also caused a little change in the psychology of Robertson and the rookies.

After rookies enter the league, they feel somewhat in awe of the old players who have already established themselves, not to mention that none of them are the kind of favorites who are regarded as the core and held in the palm of their hands as soon as they enter the league.

Compared with league superstars and team cores like Westbrook and Durant, you will definitely feel a sense of humbleness.

Now it's sort of knocking them off the pedestal -- including pinching Durant for his turnovers and tantrums in training camp.

It is better for rookies to dare to fight and fight than to shrink back.

"You will win this time, but when I come back in another month, let's compete again..."

Westbrook still seemed a little reconciled, but Li Yong thought that it doesn't matter if he keeps losing after winning this time. It's enough for a rookie to beat your star once, so why do you care about bicycles?

"Okay, okay, let's do it this time. Andre, you go back first. If you have something to do, do your own thing, don't hang around here. Also, don't spread the word about today's incident..."

He knew this without reminding everyone, but Westbrook moved his lips, as if he wanted to say something, and finally turned to Durant.

At this time, Li Sheng returned to the office to make a phone call and asked Presti how Westbrook's injury was going.

Presti couldn't help scratching his head when he heard that Westbrook ran to find Robertsonby to shoot. Then he sighed and said, "Maybe he's not in a good mood. The team doctor said that he had been training too hard during the period before, and his injuries were repeated..."

Li Shengxin said sure enough, he felt something was wrong.

(End of this chapter)