basketball kingdom

Chapter 25 Midfield Mobilization
Xu Tian looked at the dozen or so teammates sitting in front of him, and started his mobilization speech, "Now there are still 20 minutes until the end of the game (the time of each summer league game is 10 minutes), in this last time At halftime, I'm going to tell you something."

Most of the players in the team looked at the translator. They couldn't understand Xu Tian's words, so they could only listen to the translator.

Bickerstaff and Finch sat down beside them, and they were both curious about what Xu Tian would say.

Xu Tian didn't care about such a scene, and continued: "Who can tell me, what is the purpose of holding the Summer League?"

Xu Tian's backup point guard tried to answer, "In order to enter the NBA."

This answer immediately got the support of several players. All basketball players have fantasized about playing in the NBA, and those who are capable of playing in the Summer League are no exception.

Xu Tian smiled and asked his backup point guard, "What if there is no way to play in the NBA?"

The backup point guard didn't think about this problem, scratched his head, and said: "Dude, I haven't thought about this problem, maybe it's the same as before, playing some amateur leagues, or going to overseas leagues to play."

Xu Tian pointed to the backup point guard, appreciated his answer, and said, "You're right, after this game, most of us here will go our separate ways."

The locker room suddenly fell silent. They all knew this fact, but they didn't want to face it right now.

Xu Tian looked at his teammates who fell silent, and continued: "This is what you have to face in the end, and it is something you have to face. The fact that you can sit here means that you all have good strength, but the distance There is still a certain gap in the top professional leagues. I know this, and you will not be unclear."

A somewhat honest-looking player was dissatisfied with Xu Tian's words, and said, "Although we know very well that we are not strong enough to enter the NBA, we will not just give up our dream of playing in the NBA."

When Xu Tian heard this sentence, his eyes lit up. What he wanted to hear was this, and he said with a smile: "Everyone has dreams when they are young, but in the face of the hardships of life, not many can persevere, but This does not mean that they have given up on their dreams. What you said is the key point, basketball is not only in the NBA, even if you can't play in the NBA, I believe basketball will not disappear in your life."

McDaniels admired the player who answered and patted him on the shoulder with his right hand.

"But these are not what I really want to tell you. What I really want to say is." Xu Tian paused for a moment, looked at his teammates who were looking at him, and then said with emphasis, "What you have to do now , It’s about forgetting that this is a Summer League game and imagining that I’m playing in an NBA Finals, the Timberwolves are our opponents in the finals, if we beat the opponent, we can win this year’s championship!”

McDaniels spoke for the first time, "But now it's the Summer League game, which is very different from the real finals."

Xu Tian shook his head, and continued: "I don't think so! We are wearing the Houston Rockets jerseys, and we are facing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. TNT broadcast the game, and it is even possible in my home country. Tens of millions of people are watching this game, not only these, but who are the people sitting on the sidelines, you must know, Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, Dwight Howard , James Harden, these names are all well-known, and I don’t think the specifications are not as good as the finals in a game that has received so much attention.”

"For most people who play basketball, such an opportunity will never be available in this life. Now that a dozen of us have got such an opportunity, I don't want to end in failure. I want to win this game with you victory!"

The expressions of the team members were no longer gloomy, and the way they looked at the interpreter changed, because they were listening to the interpreter's translation, and they took it for granted that he said these words.

Xu Tian didn't care about these things, and continued: "Now we are in front of the champion, but it is still too difficult to win this game with my own strength. I need your help."

Bickerstaff felt that it was almost time, walked up to Xu Tian, ​​and said, "Xu is right! This is the last game of the summer, and there are only 20 minutes left. In these 20 minutes, I hope you can burn all your energy to fight for this team and fight for yourself. Wait until someday to think back to this summer, I hope you will remember Not participating in the Summer League, but winning the final championship!"

After all, Bickerstaff is the coach of Summer United, and he expressed it directly in English, which is much more effective than what he said through an interpreter.As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the locker room was immediately ignited.

Finch didn't want to be too far behind, and said in an interface: "Mr. Bickerstaff is clear enough, I won't do any more follow-up, just ask you some tactical things. Now the opponent's defense has expanded a lot, I hope you can kill more restricted areas."

Xu Tian had already stepped aside, quietly watching the two coaches continue mobilizing and making arrangements.His job is done, all he has to do now is go out and lead his teammates to victory.

……

Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley are still discussing the game, and the topic of discussion now is who can win the final victory.

"I think the Timberwolves are more dominant, and their overall strength is stronger. Although Xu's performance is amazing enough, I don't think they can win this game." Charles Barkley said bluntly. In my opinion, he is expounding the facts now without any psychological burden.

Kenny Smith, wanting something exciting, said, "Charles, how about a bet between the two of us, where each bets on one team to win, and the loser pays for the other's entertainment expenses for a month. "

Charles Barkley said: "I choose the Timberwolves, and that's it."

Kenny Smith laughed and said, "I'm going to bet on the Timberwolves too! It seems that this bet can only go bankrupt."

Alice sat quietly in the seat. She heard the words of Barkley and Kenny Smith, but she did not agree with the views of these two people. She believed that Xu Tian would definitely lead the Rockets to victory in this game.

……

When he was about to leave the locker room, McDaniels called all the players together and said: "Don't think about anything else now, the victory will not come to us for no reason, to fight for this victory Go!" After speaking, McDaniels stretched out his hand first.

Xu Tian was supposed to say these words, but because he still needed a translator, he first relayed them to McDaniels, who expressed them on his behalf.

Xu Tian took the lead in putting his right hand on McDaniels' hand, and then the rest of his teammates put their hands up one after another, and shouted cheers for the last time in the locker room.

Now is the most cohesive time for this team, although after this game, only a few people can continue to play.But at least for now, they all have a common goal, which is to win this summer league final.

Xu Tian was still a little worried, and walked behind Capela with an interpreter, and had a final exchange with the big man in the player tunnel, "Clint, in the second half of the game, you must not lose to Karl-Anthony Tang Si, don't give up one step in the penalty area! Even if it's a foul, stop his attack!"

The expression on Capella's face was the same as usual, and he nodded slightly.

Xu Tian didn't say anything more, he knew that a silent person like Capella would not easily agree to something, but once he agreed, he would do his best to do it.

"Players from both sides have entered the court. Although not many people are optimistic about the Houston Rockets now, they still have to work hard to finish the second half of the game." This is just a joke made by Charles Barkley on the bet just now. There are still 20 minutes in the game , no one dares to say the final result.

Kenny Smith laughed immediately, and continued, "Charles, I never said that. It's not that the Rockets have no hope of winning now, it's just that the chance of winning is relatively small."

Finch called Xu Tian over and said, "Now there are only the last 20 minutes of the game, and I will give you unlimited fire rights. If your teammates really can't open fire, you can control all the ball rights."

Xu Tian nodded silently after hearing what the translator said. He was very clear about this. He was the leader of the team.

The Rockets fans cheered for the team at the beginning of the third quarter, and now that their home team is behind, this is the greatest solidarity they can do.

Xu Tian caught the ball from Capela, felt the familiar basketball feel, strengthened his heart, and dribbled towards the Timberwolves' half court.

In midfield, although he can mobilize the enthusiasm of his teammates, it is impossible to expect them to greatly improve their strength in a short period of time. If he wants to win, he must perform.

Capela reappeared at the top of the key, folded his hands, and set a solid screen around Tyus Jones.

Xu Tian bypassed this cover, and LaVine hurried over to block it. In this way, LaVine's defenders were emptied.

The one who was emptied was the simple-looking black guy, with his hands raised in front of him, he was actively asking Xu Tian for the ball.

With a light flick of Xu Tian's right hand, the basketball came straight into the hands of the black brother. Without hesitation, he threw the basketball with a standard posture.

Xu Tian looked at the ball flying in the air, and suddenly felt that this person was very similar to Mu Mu Gongyan.

(End of this chapter)