I'm not really a role player

Chapter 10 Iron Will
In the locker room, Li Ke felt that he was completely exhausted.

This one-on-one, which seemed to be a duel provoked by Tucker, turned into a high-intensity one-on-one special training after the fight.

Tucker used Li Ke as a ready-made partner to practice offense for almost an afternoon.

Li Ke was also abused all afternoon.

But this afternoon, Li Ke gained a lot.

"Is this the gap between a prospective NBA player and an NCAA rookie? It's too exaggerated."

If Li Ke's memory is correct, in the 06 draft, Tucker entered the NBA, was laid off after playing for half a season, and was forced to wander in Europe. He returned to the NBA after 12 years, and gradually gained his worth and became a well-known shoe king.

In other words, the gap between him and the NBA may be even greater than imagined.

In addition to the gap in strength that made Li Ke clearly recognize himself, he also found that against a defender like Tucker, he seemed to have speed and was useless.

"Light has speed, and it doesn't work without an explosion. This system is too real. The attributes and talents are related to each other. They are really indispensable."

Ge You slumped on the chair in the locker room, and Li Ke gradually recovered his body functions, but the faint swelling of his muscles reminded Li Ke that if he didn't find a physical therapist for a massage, he would definitely be sore the next day.

"Boy, you won't be crippled by PJ, will you?"

After taking a shower, Daniel Gibson opened the door and walked into the locker room. When he saw Li Ke, who was weak, his eyes widened in surprise, and he was still joking.

"Don't be kidding, Daniel... By the way, does the Longhorn have a full-time physical therapist?"

"Do you need physical therapy?"

"Today's exercise intensity is too great..."

"Okay, go out and turn right, go to the third exit, there is a row of offices, the third from left to right, knock on the door and go in, show your player card..."

Li Ke thanked him and struggled to get up.

Tucker pushed the door open and entered at this time, and when he saw Li Ke who was drooping away, he was stunned: "What's wrong with him?"

"Overdrawn."

Daniel Gibson replied with a smile. Tucker suddenly shook his head and said, "I hope nothing happens to him. It's not easy to find such a suitable partner."

What Daniel Gibson calls an office is actually a therapy room.

It was not the physiotherapy room dedicated to the basketball team, but the physiotherapy room of the Sports Department of the University of Texas at Austin. Li Ke knocked on the door and entered, and found that there were two or three football team players lying there. The football uniforms beside the physiotherapy bed showed this.

Li Ke showed his ID card, and then was led aside by a white aunt, and started a therapeutic massage.

At this time, he finally had time to close his eyes and enter the system.

"The task has been completed, and the host has been rewarded: D-rank Iron Will."

After receiving the reward, Li Ke immediately saw the effect of this so-called iron will.

"Level D Iron Will: trait. Players with this trait will have the possibility of breaking through the upper limit of ability in desperate moments. As the level rises, the possibility of breakthrough will also increase."

"Trait... breaking through the upper limit of ability..."

Li Ke probably understood that this thing is a bit like a spiritual attribute, but it has some miraculous effects.

And this miraculous effect of breaking through the upper limit of ability looks quite good, but the level is relatively low, so it may be difficult to break through.

"I have to upgrade. I understand that in this broken system, the level is the most important thing."

The newly added characteristics of the personal page in the system have already been reflected.

"Host: Li Ke, position on the field: undecided,

Height: 199cm, Weight: 80kg, Armspan: 200cm,

Birthday: August 1988, 8. "

"Skills already possessed: D-level single defense, D-level steal, C-level air cut."

"Already have talents: S-level speed, D-level explosiveness, D-level flexibility, and D-level endurance."

"Already possesses the trait: D-rank Iron Will."

But for Li Ke, the more important thing is that after this period of training, he has been promoted to the C-level air cut.

"Landry Fields' air cut, the B-level can help Fields score nearly 10 points per game in the NBA. Now I have trained the incomplete version of the D-level to the C-level. I am afraid that this thing is the biggest reliance for me to gain a foothold in the NCAA."

After exiting the system, Li Ke began to review his duel with Tucker from beginning to end.

"I have to say that PJ is top-notch in speed and strength. He is really difficult to deal with. His defense is also very interesting. There are predictions everywhere..."

Anticipate?

Anticipate!

Li Ke seems to have grasped the point.

……

Time gradually came to the third day of Li Ke's life in Austin, which was also the day when the Longhorns assembled.

He got up early and ran around the North Camps neighborhood as his morning exercise.

Breakfast is a dozen thick toast with two glasses of milk, which is relatively simple.

For the time being, he can only guarantee that he has had enough for breakfast.

In the early morning, the Frank Owen Center gradually became lively with people coming and going.

Li Ke, who arrived very early, has already practiced shooting. He has been practicing three-pointers for almost two months. Although there is no D-level three-pointer in the skill column, Li Ke has not given up.

Perhaps, when he increases his uncontested three-point shooting rate to over 80%, it will be time for the D-level three-pointer to appear.

In the arena, Li Ke saw some acquaintances, the most familiar one being Kevin Durant.

And DJ Augustin, future draft lottery, NBA starting point guard at his peak.

And Damien James and Dexter Pittman, who are not familiar with their faces but whose names are very familiar, are also strongmen who have scored in the NBA in the future.

"Coupled with AJ Abrams, who has outstanding skills but was limited by his physical fitness and failed to enter the NBA, the Longhorns' paper lineup is really outstanding."

Durant, Augustin, Damien James, and Pittman, if all goes well, this season, Li Ke should be able to get two to three talents or skills from these four.

Rick Barnes once led Providence College to win the Big East Championship. He has been in charge of the Longhorns since the 98-99 season.

At this moment, the experienced NCAA coach has already stood on the sidelines of the training field.

"AJ, gather everyone!"

Abrams is the captain of the Longhorns. Although he received the task of gathering everyone, he didn't have to speak, and the training ground fell silent.

No way, this Longhorn team is mostly rookies, and no one dared to make mistakes in the first training session of the season.

"If we want to become a powerful player in the NCAA, then as teammates, you must know each other and be familiar with each other. Whether you are a new member or an old member, please introduce yourself first..."

It's a very common opening, Li Ke is not surprised, but he doesn't rush to speak.

The old members were familiar with the way and introduced themselves first, combo guard, team captain, second-year Abrams, athletic, second-year center Connor Achley, second-year combo guard Craig Wendell, and second-year combo guard JD Lewis...

Then, the freshmen looked at Durant, and Du Laosi knew that he had to introduce himself first.

"Kevin Durant, from National Christian Academy, forward..."

Rick Barnes interrupted him: "No one doesn't know you, KD, next."

Durant scratched his head helplessly, the next thing, Damien James and Augustine spoke at the same time, they bumped into each other.

Damien James frowned and shut up.

Augustin paused and said, "DJ Augustin, from High Tower High School, point guard."

"Damien James, from Nacogdoches, No. 15 in the nation!"

Damien James followed, gritting his teeth and emphasizing his tone at the All-American.

Li Ke suddenly regained his spirits.

"Hey, interesting!"

Damien James' high school ranking is higher than Augustine's. According to the hidden rules, he should be the first to introduce himself, but he didn't expect to be preempted by Augustin. This obviously made Damien James dissatisfied.

"A guy with high self-esteem..."

Li Ke was almost the last one to introduce himself. It seemed that no one was interested in a freshman with no high school ranking and no stars.

But the getting-to-know session is over, Rick Barnes has just announced his free activities, and Tucker came to the door.

"Sheldon, continue yesterday's one-on-one?"

"Of course!"

The little-known freshman was about to face the core of the Longhorns last season, and the former core took the initiative to invite him. Now, Li Ke became the focus of the audience, and even Xiao Du couldn't help but look at Li Ke a few more times.

Originally, Xiao Du wanted to challenge Tucker, but now, it seems that he has to line up.

(End of this chapter)