The glory of the basketball gods

Chapter 2 Little Man Yuan Man

Two and a half minutes before the end of the game, the University of Miami called a timeout, and head coach Gustav had already made the decision to replace all the main players.

"It's okay, you guys played very well, it's just because the opponent is too strong." Gustav comforted his players.

As the head coach, although he failed to lead the team to create history, it is enough for him to achieve the top 16 results that tied the team history record. This time the results can be used as a weight for himself and the team to renew his contract.

Although the team lost, but Gustav has his own abacus.In addition, the team's signature player-Dwayne Collins, is expected to be selected by NBA teams this season. So far, the Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers and Minnesota have expressed interest in Collins. There are four NBA teams for the Timberwolves. Although the draft is predicted to be ranked at the end of the second round, Gustav can train a player to enter the NBA. Gustav's worth as a coach will increase a lot.Gustav had already thought about it. After Collins was drafted successfully, when he renewed his contract with the team, he must ask for an increase in his income, otherwise he would leave here to find another job.

Thinking of this, the corners of Gustav's mouth even rose slightly, showing no regret or loss for the team's loss.

At this moment, Gustav suddenly discovered that on the team's bench, a player with a sweat towel on his head was shaking. From his clenched fists, it could be seen that the failure of this game made him How painful and unwilling he is.

Seeing such a performance, Gustav knew which player in his team it was.

"Yuan Man, take it easy, a game won't explain anything." Gustav stepped forward and patted Yuan Man's back, comforting him.

This player named Yuan Man is exactly the young player who has been refusing to give up mentioned by the two boys before.

Yuan Man, Chinese nationality, came to the United States with his parents to do business when he was 18 years old. When he was in China, Yuan Man's physical condition was very good. He was only 18 meters tall at the age of 2, and his jumping was far superior to his peers. When he was 16 years old and 1.88 meters tall, he could dunk easily.After coming to the United States, Yuan Man, who loves playing basketball, joined the college basketball team and became a member of the University of Miami basketball team.As a freshman, Yuan Man, relying on his good physical fitness and basketball skills, quickly became the main player of the University of Miami, serving as a small forward.

However, as more and more games were played in the United States, Yuan Man gradually discovered that his physical condition, which was enough to disdain everyone in China, was so ordinary or even mediocre in the United States. Give up the idea of ​​playing basketball.Fortunately, Yuan Man's character is not to admit defeat. Although he wins less and loses more in basketball games in the United States, Yuan Man always learns from his failures, constantly polishes his skills, and strives to make himself able to touch the threshold of the NBA.

Thanks to Collins' outstanding performance and Yuan Man's continuous efforts, the University of Miami successfully reached the top 16 of the NCAA national team, just one step away from creating team history, and today happens to be Yuan Man's 19th birthday. On his birthday, he defeated his formidable opponent, the University of Kentucky, and presented a generous gift for his birthday and school.But what Yuan Man didn't expect was that what greeted him was a defeat with a difference of more than 30 points!What made me even more unacceptable was that
Yuan Man stood up suddenly, threw the sweat towel on his head to the ground, and shouted at the relaxed Dewayne Collins in a strong questioning tone: "Dewayne, why are you absent-minded in this game? You didn't fight hard at all, you were conserving your strength!"

Yuan Man's question was actually the thinking of other players on the team. Collins was uncharacteristically sleepwalking in this game. Collins, who averaged 18 points per game, took the team's most 16 shots in this game. 10 points, in addition to a team-high 5 turnovers.

"Hehe, what right do you have to ask me, do you think you are the ace player in the team?" Collins' sarcasm even drew laughter from several players.

When Collins said this, he couldn't help but glanced at the head coach Gustav.

The day before the game, Gustav found Collins and said: "Dwyane, the Phoenix Suns called today and expressed satisfaction with your performance. Although the league does not allow teams to contact players privately before the draft, but I heard what they meant from the phone. Today’s opponent is Kentucky. With our current lineup, we have no chance of winning. As you who are about to participate in the draft and have a high chance of success, I don’t want you to get injured in this game , so...you get the point."

Collins nodded and said to Gustav: "Don't worry, coach, I know what is more important to me now."

"Bastard!" Yuan Man couldn't help cursing, "It's the result of the whole team's hard work that we've made it here, and it's not entirely due to you, Collins alone. You need to give everyone an explanation for your abnormal performance in this game! "

After Yuan Man's loud voice fell, several team members nodded immediately, and it seemed that they very much agreed with Yuan Man's statement.

Collins sneered and said: "Yuan, you are just a small person, destined to be a supporting role, but I am different. After this game is over, I will participate in the NBA draft. Even if you work very hard, with your talent Possibly on an NBA court."

"So knowing that the chances of winning this game are not high, you are willing to admit defeat in advance, afraid of being injured in the game, which will affect your draft prospects?" Every word of Yuan Man made Collins and the head coach Gustav tremble with fear. .

"The brains of Asians are really easy to use." Gustav thought in his heart, but he didn't say a word, watching the confrontation between Yuan Man and Collins.

At this moment, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game. The University of Kentucky easily defeated the University of Miami and advanced to the top 8 of the NCAA. The University of Miami also achieved the best record in team history, but this kind of big loss The ending made the results at this moment a little disgraceful.

"Hmph, I don't want to waste time with a small person like you. If we have the ability, let's meet again in the NBA arena." After the game, Collins quickly packed his things, and said to Yuan Man with a sneer, Turn around and walk out of the court quickly.

Behind Collins were the dejected players from the University of Miami, and Yuan Man, an Asian player who clenched his fists and seemed to have flames in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)