Defending champion

Chapter 11 Train hard
On January 2006, 1, the Hornets, who had ended four consecutive away games, finally ushered in a three-day break.

In 4 consecutive away games, the Hornets only won one game.The form is very pessimistic.

Although it is said that it is a three-day rest period, in fact, the players only have two days of rest.On the morning of the third day, the team had to come to the training camp to do pre-battle tactical drills for tomorrow night's game.

For the team's training camp this time, Jack's is also on the list.This shows that after a week of familiarization, the coach believes that Jack has the qualifications to participate in the team's training camp.

The list for this training camp is as follows:

Point guards: PJ Brown, Chris Paul, Spiti Claxton

Shooting guards: JR Smith, Brandon Bass
Small Forwards: LS Earl Butler, Desmond Mason, Persian Jan Nokba
Power Forward: Chris Anderson, David West, Jack.

Centers: Arvedas Masjasques, Jackson Froman

This is the first time Gao Feng participated in the team's team training.

For Jack, everything in the future is still unknown. He doesn't know what everything will look like, and he doesn't know whether he can adapt to the training of the Hornets.This is the scariest thing for Jack.

Jack is standing on the court holding a basketball, and Jack is still a little nervous about his own future.

The Hornets' main point guard Chris Paul.At this time, I came to the basketball hall.After greeting his teammates one by one, he saw Jack holding the ball.Of course Jack also saw Paul.

Jack also went up to greet him, wanting to say hello to Paul.But unexpectedly, at this time, Paul walked over to Jack and greeted him actively: "You are the Jack who did the trial training that day, right? I also watched your performance that day, and I feel that you are very good and very talented." Potential. I am very happy to be a teammate with you. I hope you can quickly integrate into the team."

Jack had a flattered feeling that he was able to get Paul's attention without his own performance.If Paul hadn't said it, Jack wouldn't have believed it?Who is Paul?Known as the number one point guard in the league, the superstar in the league.

"Thank you, I am the same." The two shook hands.Even though there was a little nervousness in his heart, Jack still replied neither humble nor humble.However, in Jack's heart, he was already overjoyed.Thinking about being able to play with Paul in the future and win the championship together, it is really cool.

Jack became more determined to keep the Hornets.

Paul set a precedent for this, and other players came over one after another to say hello to Paul.

The first person to come over was David West who was singled out with Jack that day. David smiled and hugged Jack, and said to Jack: "Take out the courage you had to deal with me that day. You were nervous from the beginning, what did you look like. You were much better that day than now."

Hearing what David said, Jack was taken aback at first, he never thought that David would say something to him.He thought David would always ignore him, but Jack misunderstood David, David is not a stingy person.Like the peak, very generous.David, is a good friend to make.Jack gave David a definition in his heart.

"Thanks, I will." Jack responded.

"My name is Butler, come on! I know that rookie seasons are usually very painful, just get over it."

Other teammates also came over one after another and greeted Jack.They also gave Jack suggestions and opinions one after another.After finishing the greetings with all his teammates, Jack began to warm up. He knew that there would be a training match today, which would be a very good opportunity to express himself.

Jack came to David West's side, got down, and pressed his legs like him.

"David, let me help you!" Jack said to David West.

Well, seeing that Jack is so attentive, David couldn't refuse.What's more, he also needs someone to pull his ligaments.

"It can be seen that although you are covering up, you are still a little nervous, aren't you?"

"Um, yes, a little bit." Jack quibbled.

"It's normal. In the past, I was much worse than you. I didn't even dare to say a word. In fact, it's nothing. It's just a training match. You just need to play according to the tactics arranged by the coach and work hard to complete the coach's goal. The assigned task is OK." David said.

"As a power forward, you must not mistakenly attack and shoot with waves. Defense is your job, and it must be over-fulfilled. It is OK to protect the rebounds." Jack continued.

Next to him, a big man with tattoos engraved all over his body and a very unusual hairstyle, snorted very disdainfully.Very disdainful of Jack.This person is very arrogant and unreasonable.

Jack also recognized who that person was, and he was known as the birdman in later generations-Chris Anderson.

Birdman doesn't even have Bird Jack, and he doesn't pay attention to Jack, a rookie at all.

Of course, Jack also recognized the birdman Chris Anderson, but Jack didn't have a good impression of him, and he didn't pay much attention to him.

"Jack, he's Birdman—Anderson, a very weird athlete who usually doesn't talk much. His teammates don't like him very much. Just ignore him.

"Oh, I will." Jack replied with a nod.

Jack really doesn't like the soon-to-be-suspended Birdman.Ignored him and continued to help David pull the ligament.

David also asked Jack a lot of things, such as trash talking, getting along in the locker room, etc., the details.Jack listened to his suggestions and opinions very seriously, and kept these experiences firmly in his heart.

His suggestions and opinions can save Jack a lot of detours.

After the players warmed up, head coach Byron Scott also appeared at this time.

When he saw Jack, he also encouraged Jack: "Jack, you are still very young and have great potential. Don't waste your talent? Dig hard, you will become a very powerful character in the future, work hard Go! Go!"

Even without Byron's words, Jack would still work very hard to tap his potential and make himself a very good basketball player, a basketball superstar like Jordan and Kobe.Take many, many championships.This is why Jack played basketball after his rebirth.

After the warm-up, the Hornets simulated the Heat's lineup for targeted training.

The players were divided into two teams for 5v5 offensive and defensive practice.

Those who wear black vests are the main players and important substitute players, while rookies and marginal players wear white basketball vests.Jack naturally put on a white basketball vest.

The starting main force of the black team is: Chris Paul, jr Smith, David West, LS - Butler, Avedas - Mas Jasques.

And on the white side: Jackson Froman, Chris Anderson, Mason, Brandon Bass, PJ Brown.

Jack and Spiti Claxton were ruthlessly benched.

Spiti Claxton is a 180 cm point guard who has been in the league for 6 years.However, his condition is also affected by age.The data is also getting worse and worse, and I am depressed.

Spiti Claxton came over and sat down with Jack and watched the game between the teams with Jack.

As soon as he sat down, he said to Jack: "Are you a new rookie? I heard that you beat David West during the trial training. It's really amazing."

"No, I'm not far behind him? How dare you say you're defeated? It's you! As a teammate, please give me a lot of advice in the future!"

Hearing Jack's modest answer, Spiti-Clarxton still had a very good impression of Jack.So, he also decided to teach Jack a little bit of what he learned in the league.

This is the time for the team's confrontation match.

The moment the team tipped the ball, Spiti Claxton began nagging in Jack's ear.Explain the game to Jack.

Spiti-Claxton's analysis is really one set and not blown out.It seems that such a short person can hang around in this alliance for so long, he really has two tricks.

In his commentary, Jack has a very deep understanding and understanding of the Hornets' tactics.

Why is the player running like this?What is the benefit of running like this?The way to crack it like this?Should this ball be handled in this way... He told Jack a set of principles.

It's hard for Jack not to admire him!
Just 8 minutes into the game, the black team has already opened up the score by double digits.The white team simply didn't have the strength to parry.

(End of this chapter)