Defending champion

Chapter 34 The War of Words Before the Game
Jack and Paul became very close friends, and they hung out at the gym all day long.

Jack and Paul also took the initiative to find the Hornets trainer and specially asked him to develop a series of physical training plans for them.

Jack's physical fitness is at the upper-middle level in the league.

But there is still a certain gap with the top beast-type basketball players like James and Howard.

Jack is from 2012, and he is very clear about the future development trend of basketball.Therefore, in order to fulfill his championship dream, he must become stronger.Just become stronger.Unleash all the hidden bodily functions in his body.

训练师针对杰克的身体素质，训练师给杰克介绍了科比666自虐式的篮球训练法则。所谓的666自虐式的篮球训练——投蓝中距离+三分共600次！跳箱600次！100米冲刺训练600次！举杠铃60！60深蹲、60俯卧撑、每天投篮练习:投中!300个跳投.记住是投中。5组仰卧起坐,每组20次,3组杠铃弯举,每组15次，2组杠铃卧推,每组15次,再来折返跑20次,20米,休息，投中300个擦板跳投,四组弓步挺举,每组15次，四组三头肌推举,每组10次，2次800米，疲劳后再来5次400米，3组小腿腓肠肌训练,每组12次。10组深蹲,每组2次,4组反身腹部训练,每组10次，3组抢篮板接跳投训练，再来10次100米跑，紧接着要投中100个罚球，四组肩部推举,每组8次，5组韧带拉伸,每组12次，4组器械下拉,每组10次，4组低位划船训练,每组10次，3组俯卧腿弯举,每组10次，再来3组17米折返跑，休息,反复观看比赛录象，最后3组自杀式训。

Also, on the day of the training, he would still do it in the dungeon, one-on-one practice, to test the results of the day's training, even though he was very tired that day.

There is even greater ambition hidden in Jack's heart.

"Training machine" This is the evaluation of Jack by his training partner Paul.For this set of training plan, even Paul can only complete 80.00% of it.However, Jack completed according to quality and quantity.Moreover, there are overfulfilled.

Jack's hard training was also recognized by Byron Scott.In an interview with the media, he said: "Jack is the hardest player I have seen since coaching, and I am very optimistic about the future."

"Oh, are you talking about the guy who got James off the field? Uh, how can he be so diligent? It makes me practice for more than an hour every day." Butler complained.

"Jack is a very hardworking athlete. He is comparable to Kobe." David West also spoke to Jack.

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After a 2-day break, the Hornets ushered in the top seed in the West, the San Antonio Spurs, at home.Being favored by experts in the league is the favorite to win this year's championship.

This year's Spurs lineup is the most complete year since winning the championship in 04.The physical condition of the main players is very healthy, and there is Popovich, the best head coach in the league who already holds three championship cups.The most important of these is the continuous strong performance of the core player Tim Duncan, who has the feeling of rejuvenation.

至从和湖人比赛拿下了20+20+15的大号三双之后，邓肯在下面的连续的7场比赛之中。也都拿到了20+10的豪华的数据。邓肯给人一张返老还童的感觉。邓肯也被媒体给捧上了天。

"Amazing Veteran Duncan, Continuing His Own Legend", "Tim Duncan's Radiant Face, Rejuvenating for a Second Spring", "Tim Duncan How Much Oil is Left on Your Fuel Tank"

When the Hornets took on the San Antonio Spurs, the Spurs' three musketeers and head coach Gregg Popovich was interviewed.

"Tim, have you heard of Jack in the league before the game? You might play against him."

"Jack, who is it? I haven't heard of it. In front of me, all opponents are the same." Tim Duncan replied blankly.You can't see his emotional fluctuations at all. He has been like this since the interview.However, when he said this sentence, he seemed very confident.

Obviously, Jack was not taken seriously.

After the reporter listened to his answer, there was also a burst of uproar.Is this the so-called chewing head in the mouth of the reporter?The reporters present quickly took down what Tim Duncan said.

"What do you mean, can I understand that you look down on Jack? Do you think that Jack's fame is the result of media hype?"

"I didn't say that! That's exactly what you guys mean. But, what I want to tell you is, if you really want to compare him with me, let him lead the team to win three championship rings Besides." Tim Duncan once again made shocking remarks. (It is impossible for Tim Duncan to say such a thing in real life. Writing Duncan is purely for the needs of the plot.)
"Chris Paul and your teammate Tony Parker are both very good point guards in the league. Which one do you think is stronger? That is, who is the better point guard in the league?"

"Chris Paul is a good point guard, but Parker is the MVP of the Finals, do you think that has comparative value?"

The reporters present were already obsessed with it. It was a very eye-catching headline. They believed it was a selling point, a super big selling point!

"Tim Duncan ignores rookie Jack, get three rings with me before you!" "

"Jack, who is it!I have no idea? "

"Tim Duncan: Parker is the league's point guard, is Paul talking about getting the championship ring? "

They quickly published it on the Internet for the first time.

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The game between the Hornets and the San Antonio Spurs was played at the Hornets' home court.

After 6 o'clock in the evening, fans entered the stadium one after another.

Not many fans came today, but the attendance rate still reached [-]%.There is no need to doubt the enthusiasm of New Orleans fans, but the team's poor record really chills the fans.

In response to Tim Duncan's remarks, the reporter also interviewed Jack and Paul before the game.

"Jack, what do you think of Duncan's remarks before the game?" The reporter handed the microphone to Jack's mouth.

Jack was very impatient with the reporter's question, quickly grabbed the microphone from the reporter's hand, and said loudly: "I don't want to say anything more, I just want to say that you are already in the past tense. The future belongs to us. After finishing speaking, Jack turned and left.

Jack himself is a very proud person, and Tim Duncan dared to say such things in public.Of course Jack would not be polite.

On the contrary, Paul is not as arrogant as Jack.Just laugh it off.And, he said he will play a high level of basketball well.

However, anyone with a discerning eye could see the flames of struggle in his eyes.

This fierce battle between the Hornets and the Spurs is about to break out.

Will the Hornets kill the Spurs, or will the Spurs beat the Hornets?

(End of this chapter)