Reborn NBA's Strongest Talent

Chapter 53 53. Rookie Training Program
Richard's visit today also relieved Donovan's tense nerves.

One-third of the season has passed. Although the record of 16 wins and 12 losses is not very good, it still gives Donovan hope to enter the playoffs.

Westbrook's all-around performance gave Donovan a reassurance.

The recent performance of the team also gave a reminder that Westbrook can play a good-looking game and get good statistics, but once the role player is inaccurate, there is still no way to win.

The barometer of a team's victory is not the leading star, but a problem with the lineup.

As for the lineup, the head coach is duty-bound.

Obviously has a very talented rookie, and the second place in the rising stage, the depth of the team lineup is not bad, but such a result will happen.

It seems that it is time to take some measures so that the team can struggle out of this quagmire.

"Li Cha, the coaching staff has considered everything you said. For the team's rookies, we will come up with some practical training plans. Thank you very much for conveying your opinions to me."

Although Richard was very dissatisfied with Donovan's hahaha answer, but as a coach, the other party had already made a promise, so it was hard for him to continue to say anything, at least he had to wait until the other party failed to keep it before he could get mad.

Moreover, Donovan had already issued an order to evict the guest, so Richard left the office in dismay.

The teammates who stayed for extra training had already started their own training, and Richard felt bored, so he simply didn't stay in the arena, but went to Bellevue Stadium for training.

On the open-air court, the night wind was blowing, which made Richard feel a lot better. He started the training by himself, and tried to add the feeling of being disturbed by Sefolosha in his mind, so as to hone his skills.

During the continuous simulation exercises, Richard once again entered a state of ecstasy. He could feel that there was an obstacle in front of him, an invisible but tangible obstacle, as if a defender was blocking his attack.

The basket in the distance became nothingness, and only the moment when I made a smooth retreat and shot would it become solid, and it was huge.

All my movements can be clearly and accurately felt. The strength of the muscles, the flow of blood, and the changes in breathing can allow myself to experience the physical condition of each goal, and truly let the muscles remember these reactions and engrave them in the bone marrow.

"What are you playing in the middle of the night! No one is allowed to sleep!" Richard, who was immersed in frantic practice, was suddenly awakened by a loud roar.

It was the sound of my own playing that affected the neighbors near the court. I looked up at the huge clock hanging by the court, and it was already past 12 o'clock.

Obviously it was only after 11 o'clock when I practiced just now, and it feels like an hour has passed in just a while.

I was too immersed in myself.

But this state can really help him, Richard now has a much deeper understanding of retreat.

If he hadn't been awakened just now, Richard felt that he might be able to perfect this skill tonight, and a defender of Sefolosha's level would not be able to limit himself.

But it's a pity that now I can't find that feeling, I can't enter that state, and I have been publicly yelled at, so I should pack it up obediently and try again.

The next day, at team practice, Donovan announced a decision.

"Starting today, the coaching staff will launch a rookie training program. All rookies in the third grade and below can participate. The team will provide a full set of training suggestions and teams to help you improve your ability."

"Participation is voluntary, but there are the following requirements."

"First, you are not allowed to quit halfway after participating. Second, participating in the training plan may lead to adjustments in playing time. Third, participants must cooperate and must not refuse to perform training tasks for any reason."

"Those who qualify for the training program are: Domantas Sabonis, Richard, Cameron Payne, Josh Huestis, Alex Abrines. Come find me yourself after training."

Closing the tactical board, Donovan glanced at Richard.

Then arrange normal group training.

After training, Richard went to Donovan's office and ran into Sabonis.

"Uh...you are also going to participate in rookie training?" Sabonis was surprised to see Richard appearing here.

Among the five players named in the morning, Richard topped the list with an average of more than 10 points per game. He performed relatively well among this year's rookies, and his scores are still increasing. It is no problem to enter the best rookie lineup, and maybe he can join the discussion of the best rookie.

As for himself, he averaged no more than 5 points per game, and his playing time was still shrinking. Maybe he would fall out of the starting lineup and enter the rotation.

"Yes, I feel that I am not capable enough." Richard was telling the truth.

But Sabonis sounded like he was being modest, and a little low-key showing off.

"Shall we go in together?" After the embarrassment, Sabonis still took the initiative to show his favor to Richard.

"Is it just us? Others..." Richard was a little surprised.

It is completely understandable that Sabonis wants to participate. After all, there is a famous father on his head, and he cannot always live under the shadow and shelter of the other party, so he wants to grow up quickly.

How many others?They are all defenders, and the competition is very fierce. Isn't it even less competitive if they don't participate in training?
"I heard Huestis say that he doesn't have much time and has to go home every day. The same is true of others." Sabonis's relationship with the team is obviously better than that of Richard.

"Okay, then let's... go in." Richard shrugged and made a gesture of invitation.

"Is it just the two of you?" Donovan was slightly disappointed when he saw the people in front of him.

"Yes coach." Sabonis replied seriously.

"Okay, then I will briefly explain the situation to you, and then you can find the corresponding coaches to start." Donovan picked up the tactical board, tapped it with a pen, and paced back and forth in the office.

The knock on the door interrupted what Donovan was about to say.

"Who is it? Come in."

Oladipo walked in, came to Donovan with a sincere face, glanced at the two people who were already in the office from the corner of the eye, and then said to Donovan: "Coach, I want to participate in the rookie training program."

Oladipo was the second pick in the 13 draft, and this is already the fourth season.

"You are not on the list." Donovan looked at Oladipo standing in front of him, "The rules are the rules."

"I also want to make more contributions to the team. It would be a pity not to be able to participate!" Oladipo's expression was very determined.

As the No. 13.8 pick, Oladipo averaged 17.9 points per game in his first year as a rookie and entered the best rookie team. However, the improvement in the next two years was not obvious. It increased to 16.0 in the second year, and dropped to [-] in the third year due to injuries. He did not realize his talent.

Instead, he was dubbed the Glass Man.

And this year when he transferred to the Thunder, he played a few good games at the beginning, but he still often got inexplicably high, and his efficiency has not been very high.

Now not only being chased by Richard who is on the bench, he is also unexpectedly not qualified to participate in training, which makes Oladipo very upset, so even if he will be scolded by the coach, Oladipo still wants to fight for it.

Donovan lowered his head and thought for a while, "I can give you the right to participate, but there is one more requirement for you. If the effect of training you does not increase but decreases, then you must accept some punishment."

"I'm willing to bear all the consequences." Oladipo answered simply and boldly.

"Okay, the three of you go to the training instructor yourself. Here are two training suggestions, which are based on your current sports conditions. Victor will give you yours tomorrow." Donovan took out the paper and handed it to the two of them respectively.

"Thank you coach, I will definitely train hard and live up to expectations." Oladipo bowed, turned around and left the office alone.

Sabonis and Richard also left the office.

"My first item is to improve my physical fitness. How about you, Richard?" Sabonis had already read his suggestion list.

Richard has already experienced physical fitness improvement, even if he wants to improve, it is not listed at the top, but what surprised Richard is that this rookie training plan is a bit too new, "I am training the ability to control the ball. It seems that we are not in the same place."

Next, there are strength training, physical training, jumping training, etc., which are completely basic skills.

Is Donovan really serious about this rookie project?
Richard now has a question mark.

No wonder those above the third grade are not allowed to participate. Even the first and second graders don't need this. Who can enter the league and play without basic skills?

After complaining in his heart, Richard still went to the training place obediently. After all, the requirements said that he must strictly follow the plan and could not refuse.

On December 12, the Thunder traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana, to play against the Pelicans for the second time.

The last time the Thunder beat the Pelicans by 10 points at home, what will happen to the two sides this time in a different location.

The Pelicans have been sitting on the No. 12 pick for [-] years, Anthony Davis, but have been struggling to make the playoffs.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​was traded to the team this season, aiming to hit the playoffs and achieve results, but he has been injured and stopped. The current record of 10 wins and 20 losses makes people unbelievable that this is the performance of the top inside team in the league.

Davis also often cuts high scores empty-handed, becoming the leader of the "empty cut group".

In this game, Cousins ​​​​was injured again and did not play.

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