My vision is different

Chapter 111 Indiana
"Go, why not go!"

Lawrence's words made Xie Zhenghe smile.

It is definitely a happy event for Lin Shaojie to receive an invitation again when he is about to leave. This shows that someone has seen Lin Shaojie's potential through the wind of trial training.

This is a different kind of victory.

Xie Zhenghe sometimes blamed himself. If he hadn't accompanied Lin Shaojie to the Spurs training camp, the latter might not have been so tough, and he just passed it. How could Popovich not like a good boy!
For him and Lawrence, all eggs can never be put in one basket.

Right now, the Spurs' ambiguous promise is not safe, and Popovich did not give a definite answer in the end. It is obviously a bargain, and the two feel that they need to make more choices.

It just so happened that there was another invitation for a trial training at this time.

At this time, Lin Shaojie shook his head and said.

"No, I'm still young after all, and my biggest disadvantage is that I haven't participated in a professional league. Even if I show more abilities, they will think it's not safe.

Instead of doing this, I might as well start a new stove. If it doesn’t work, I’ll transfer to a college here to study for a year.The NBA lacks opportunities, but the NCAA should not reject a player like me. "

Lin Shaojie didn't expect that the NBA's prejudice is so serious. At present, it seems that only the Spurs have the best results in the trial training.

However, the Spurs suppressed the players' personalities. Lin Shaojie didn't want to follow the rules. No matter how good their team atmosphere was, it still gave him a feeling of being out of place.

Because he knew that the atmosphere was unique to Duncan and Parker, and it was difficult for him, an outsider, to blend in.

Iron troika, fast players.

How difficult it is to blend in.

It's like when a player appeared in the country and wanted to squeeze between himself and Xie Zheng and the master and apprentice, everyone would feel weird.

Trust takes time, this is a very difficult thing to do, and Lin Shaojie doesn't want to spend time on it.

This so-called team atmosphere is not as good as the kind of reckless, unconvincing me and hitting you.

Every time a dog is slaughtered by justice, it is mostly a scholar who bears his heart.

I heard that Tim still has a master's degree in psychology, and he looks like himself, reading books when he has nothing to do.

It's enough for a team to have one of its own, and if there are more, it will be a literati.

Another point is that Popovich, who is enthusiastic about himself, is not the case.

Lawrence and Xie Zhenghe said a lot of reasonable, correct and even objective things to add points to the Spurs, but they couldn't "see" Popovich's doubts about himself at the time.

Even if I have shown the data on paper, the other party still wants to train him in the direction of a "screw", and the importance he is given to him should be similar to that of the "bus" many years ago. where to go.

If it is still the case, do not change.Young people in the new era will not eat this kind of thing again, and the young man in the Spurs will jump out sooner or later.

"All right!"

Lawrence said helplessly.

"Although you are very young and lack professional field experience, I think your talent, physical fitness, and golf quotient are enough to play professional games. If you go to the NCAA, maybe you will get a very high starting point.

To paraphrase your old saying, 'Today you ignore me, but tomorrow I will make you unattainable,' it's only a year, I can afford it. "

Xie Zhenghe nodded in agreement helplessly. Perhaps in the hearts of everyone, this trial in the beautiful country was considered a failure. It is too difficult for an overseas player who has never had professional experience to make it to the NBA.

A group of three people transferred from San Antonio to Los Angeles, rested for one night, and flew back to the imperial capital the next day.

The national team's training camp is in full swing, and after so many days of running around outside the field, it has finally been pulled down.

Just when a few people arrived at the airport, regrouping and preparing to come back in the future, outside the terminal hall, a sitting figure who was taller than the others unexpectedly appeared in front of everyone.

"HI, big boy from the east, you've kept me waiting for too long."

Lin Shaojie raised his head, and the tall figure who was sitting deliberately looked at his watch, his haughty expression was full of disdain.

Although the expression is very awkward, but I think he did it so naturally, and this person looks familiar.

Xie Zhenghe and Lawrence, who were standing beside Lin Shaojie, also took a look and exclaimed.

"Larry?"

"13(B) King?"

Well, what appeared in front of everyone was Larry Bird, a player, coach and general manager unique in the NBA who won the "Grand Slam".

How would you describe this person?
When the NBA Hall of Famers gathered to chat and laugh, Bird sat aside and muttered.

"If your career average score is lower than mine, please walk away mellowly."

There was a lot of noise, and there were 15 people left at the scene;

"The remaining people who rebound less than me please disappear."

Crackling, only 5 people left at the scene;
"The rest of you have fewer assists than me, please fuck off."

Boom, boom, boom... Then, looking at the empty room, Big Bird shouted loudly.

"Don't leave, I haven't said that I won the best coach and best manager? Can you still make people pretend to be aggressive?"

This is a king who walks in the real world, he appeared in front of everyone, a bit beyond Lin Shaojie's expectation.

Is he the next behind-the-scenes "black hand" who arranges the trial training?

"Can you sit next to me and talk together? Or do you want me to keep looking up at you."

Larry Bird pointed to the small round table in front of him, and the three looked at each other, then nodded in unison.

The three people who were seated again waited for the big bird on the opposite side to speak.

Whether it is a player, a coach, or even a high-level team manager, every step Larry Bird takes is the existence of the top level of the NBA.

If Popovich is a big man, then he is mostly concentrated in the coaching circle, and Larry Bird is definitely an all-rounder with a very high emotional intelligence.

"I just want to say one thing here."

Larry Bird raised his weirdly shaped finger. Lin Shaojie knew that that finger had been injured, and it was this Larry Bird with a "disfigured body" who defeated (shot) his opponent in a daze.

During the "Magic and Bird" war, the two dominated the east and west competition areas, and their limelight was unparalleled.If it weren't for the rise of the basketball god to break the deadlock and the magician's special circumstances, Larry Bird could share the honor of the player era with the magician.

"I received a recommendation letter from Lawrence, but some idiot threw him aside and I fired him. When I saw this recommendation letter, I was very impressed by your static talent. interest;

Moreover, for the players who Popovich invited for interviews, I don't think there is any need to do any boring tests. On the contrary, I want to get ahead of him. Do you understand what I mean? "

"Sir, but I didn't try out for the Pacers."

Lin Shaojie said slightly mockingly: "Do you want your reputation in this life to be ruined by me?"

"You got it a little wrong, Boy."

Larry Bird sat on the chair with great horsepower.

"What I said may seem bragging now, but I promise, I won't ruin my reputation because of your appearance, because I got your trial training video."

"impossible!"

Lawrence retorted from the side: "The Spurs won't do that."

"They're not going to do it, and neither is Popovich, but I have my channel."

Larry Bird was triumphant.

"Trust me, there's nothing I can't handle in the league except for that guy Jerry."

The three of Lin Shaojie knew that the "Jerry" that Larry Bird was referring to was "Jerry West," that LoGo man, the top existence in the entire NBA, and only the Lakers were blind and would be mad at him.

"Larry, can you tell the truth? This kid is very talented and easy to get along with, but his character is by no means cowardly. He is definitely the cornerstone of the team, even better than George."

Lawrence said with admiration and regret.

"It's a pity that most of these team managers have colored glasses. I don't want big shots like you to come and joke with us. We can't afford such jokes."

Larry Bird was still complacent at first, but when he saw that Lawrence was still running around for this kid from the East at an early age, he spread his hands.

"Okay Lawrence, to tell you the truth, the Spurs stole our Leonard last year, and now I heard that they took a fancy to a young man from the East, and they took the initiative to invite him to try out. Of course I want to snatch them too, I don't care about a first-round pick, it's as simple as that."

When everyone heard this, they were very satisfied.

This is in line with the "forced king" temperament. You said that you, a famous person, suddenly appeared in front of several people, and it would really scare their darlings.

That's the only way to make sense of it.

But Larry Bird made a mistake. The Spurs did not "rob" Leonard. Last year's Pacers took the initiative to send the selected rookie to the Spurs.

Now that the league is coming to an end, the general level of the players, and everyone is not blind, how can they fail to see Leonard's potential.

Of course, there is a reason for sending Leonard away. After all, the Pacers already have two small forwards, Granger and George. Leonard will definitely not get a very good opportunity to develop when he joins the team. Instead of doing this, it is better to take an unknown player. Change to a more suitable one.

But where did Larry Bird think that Leonard's performance was so steady and outstanding that he didn't look like a rookie at all.

Coupled with the fact that there are no high-quality point guards this year, the Spurs want a Parker substitute, and of course Larry Bird will not let them do so.

If you eat a pit, you will learn a lot of wisdom, and you will always find a way to pay back the losses you have suffered.

Xie Zhenghe and Lawrence looked at each other: Larry Bird's reasons made perfect sense.

Lin Shaojie saw that there was something in Larry Bird's words, the most basic real person appeared here, and the other party showed his fancy to him.

"By the way, little boy, have you practiced the footsteps of Dameng?"

Larry Bird said: "From the information I collected, I found that your finishing ability at the basket is very strong, and your footsteps are even better than many forward players."

"Of course not, I won't deliberately learn the inside footsteps."

Lin Shaojie shook his head in denial.

"That's the footsteps that I have learned from boxers and badminton players, as well as the martial arts of our Huaguo. I turned them into a skill of mine on the basketball court."

After finishing speaking, Lin Shaojie added: "Both badminton and boxing players are at the level of Olympic champions. I think their pace should not be outdated, and there are merits."

"It's great and cool, it's a nice idea. It looks like you're smart, smart like me, you know? I like smart kids, especially when you beat Tony with ease, with like me Same shot."

Larry Bird gave a thumbs up and praised, not knowing whether he was praising Lin Shaojie or himself.

"By the way, can I ask you a personal question? What did you say to Greg at the end? I saw him leave without a smile on his face. If it's convenient, I hope you can tell me that I am a very gossip people, especially about Greg, second only to 'Angie'."

"Nothing is impossible."

Lin Shaojie looked at Xie Zhenghe and Lawrence, and said with the "affirmative" eyes of the latter two.

"Pop asked me what kind of player I wanted to be, and I told him I wanted to be a top player.

He asked if I had any specific ideas?

I told him, no matter whether I am a substitute or a starter, I will strictly implement the coach's tactics, but when the coach's tactics are not successful and cannot solve the problem, I will change my way and solve the problem according to my way. "

Larry Bird froze for a moment: "Very cool, you can say this when facing Greg, if I was there, I would treat you to a meal."

As he spoke, Larry Bird patted Lin Shaojie excitedly.

"I think your words must have scared Greg. Although I can't give you a paper promise, I still hope to see you in the Pacers next season. But you have to pray that we will be together Too high, and it will attract hateful eyes for you."

After finishing speaking, Larry Bird got up, just took a step and turned back.

"Besides revenge on the Spurs, don't doubt how much I value you, or I wouldn't be here. Years ago my Pacers missed a point guard named Rondo who wanted to be an on-court coach just like you , but then it was just that we didn't pick the right players, no one would care and I don't regret it.

But last year I threw away another player with great potential. I personally sent it away. I don’t want someone to comment like this after many years, saying that I threw away an excellent player named ‘Leonard’ from me. And that player went to the Spurs.

Now, I will grab you ahead of them. You have to know that judging from the current record, we will have at least one first-round pick in our hands, and they will only have one second-round pick at most. Understand? ?lad. "

After finishing speaking, Larry Bird was about to get up and leave carelessly.

After taking two steps, Larry Bird limped, and everyone realized that he was injured.

This is outrageous, coming to see a rookie while sick?

Lin Shaojie's face is getting bigger!

This also shows that the Pacers sent Leonard to the Spurs, how much damage to Bird, this is almost a denial of the king's vision.

"Sir, the Pacers still have George Hill as a point guard. If, I mean, if you choose me, will you give me a chance to play? This is very important to me."

Larry Bird, who was limping, paused for a moment, then turned back with a contemptuous smile.

"You mean our point guard Hill?"

Lin Shaojie nodded.

"I respect the player's choice. I will give the kid a big contract after this season. We need him."

Lawrence, as well as Xie Zheng and Hearing, looked a little gloomy.

With the big contract being given, there is no room for Lin Shaojie to play, it is just a supplement for garbage time.

It's another tasteless fancy food, and it's a pity to discard it if it's tasteless.

"but."

Larry Bird's "but" made the two of them look puzzled again, everyone's emotions seemed to be under his control, only Lin Shaojie, who was the person involved, remained calm, which made Larry Bird even more appreciative.

He likes this young general who is not surprised.

"But Hill, are you sure he is a point guard? Paul George can play the role of a point guard. George Hill is a shooting guard, and that kid has always wanted to play a shooting guard.

In my opinion, we Pacers don't have a real point guard, and we also lack a real point guard, you know, big boy from the East, here's your chance. "

After finishing speaking, he turned and left triumphantly, limping, looking unhealthy.

With such a big man, he still has to pretend to be "forced" even at his age, which looks quite pitiful.

The three people sitting there looked at each other again, and they couldn't believe that all this was true or not.

Anyway, before the start of the draft, no one can guarantee that there will be something wrong in the middle.

But at least it's good news, right?
Without the Suns, the Trail Blazers, the Grizzlies, and the Spurs;

Without the Spurs, suddenly there was a Pacers.

Well, there is no end to the road, Xie Zhenghe and Lawrence couldn't believe it all the way to the plane, but Lin Shaojie was sure that what Larry Bird said before he left was the truth.

If you think he is fake, he will make him a fact.

This is the consciousness of a king who walks in the world.

At least so far, both Popovich and Larry Bird have expressed their sincerity, especially the latter, who showed up at the airport in real life.

It is also possible that he has too much resentment towards the Spurs.

After all, so far in the new season, everyone can see Leonard's potential, which is definitely better than the one brought back by the Pacers.

Larry Bird's verbal promise that didn't seem to be on paper, but it was also a promise, a promise that gave people unlimited imagination.

It's like the glimmer of light rising from the horizon, although small, it represents light and hope.

On the return plane, Xie Zhenghe talked to Lin Shaojie about the regrettable Pacer again.

It was a civilian team. A team that was less attractive to superstars was almost all self-cultivated, and they rarely played badly. It was the last face of this business league.

If it wasn't for that turmoil that caused a major change in the league structure, the Pacers, full of talent and potential, would at least win a championship that season. If it works well, a dynasty will not be able to run away.

It's just a pity. One fan, one bottle of drink. One cranky player, one riot, one possible dynasty team ruined;
It's like the one missing a nail, breaking a horseshoe and falling a horse, losing a war, and finally losing a kingdom.

Pacers, how unfortunate.

(End of this chapter)