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Chapter 35: Son of China (New book, please collect monthly tickets and recommend tickets!)

"The legendary mission [The Unforgettable Love] has been triggered. The host can freely choose whether to accept the mission.

[That Unforgettable Love]: Michael Jordan can't control his heart whenever he thinks of Larry Bird.

After meeting you today, Jordan regards you as his true love.

If you choose to accept this mission, the host will need to use your college performance in the next year to satisfy Michael Jordan's fantasy of you.

任务完成条件一：宿主04/05赛季的常规赛场均数据至少为‘25+10+5’。（得分、篮板、助攻）
Mission completion condition two: The host's draft stock when he officially participates in the draft in 2005 must not be lower than the top three in the first round. The completion of this condition will be based on the predictions of the mainstream media.

Mission completion rewards: one legendary random physical attribute potential gift pack, one legendary random technical attribute potential gift pack, and the [Flying Man] badge.

[Flying Man]: This badge can grant the host the ability to stay in the air far beyond that of ordinary people, and greatly reduce the erosion of the host's body functions caused by time.

Note: The ability to stay in the air granted by the [Flying Man] badge is linked to the host's jumping attribute. That is, the higher the host's jumping attribute, the stronger the effect of the badge.

In addition, after completing this task, the system will unlock the [What you can't get will always cause a commotion] or [The God of Basketball's True Son] series of tasks for the host based on the specific circumstances of the host's future draft.

Through this series of tasks, the host can receive generous rewards and improve his or her own potential. "

Fulfill Jordan's fantasy about me?
Although after meeting Jordan
Qin Yue also noticed that Jordan favored him.

But after learning how much Jordan likes him through the latest task released by the [Mountain Top] system, Qin Yue was still shocked.

“From the perspective of task requirements, both of these tasks have their own difficulties.
You know, in the ACC league, there aren't that many weak teams that can give me good stats.

As for condition two, if my memory shows that the draft rankings of the NBA teams in 2005 remain unchanged, then the actual condition for completing this task is for me to strive for the top two picks.

Because historically, among the teams with the top five picks in 2005, only the Bucks and Hawks, who held the No. and No. picks, chose an inside player. "

In the dormitory, after calming down a little, Qin Yue immediately began to analyze the difficulty of the new task and the possibility of his completing the new task.

Overall, this is a very challenging task.

But at the same time, the reward for completing this task is also very tempting.

Because let's not talk about the two random attribute bonus packages that can improve your potential.
Just based on the effect of the [Flying Man] badge, it is worth Qin Yue's attempt to challenge it.

The ability to stay in the air far beyond that of ordinary people?
What does the ability to stay in the air mean for the sport of basketball?
It means you can take absolute initiative in air combat.

Through the [Mountain Top] system, Qin Yue knew very well how top-notch the jumping talent of this body was after he activated it.

Therefore, if you can successfully obtain this badge.
"I will become a real aerialist!"

Clenching his fists, Qin Yue thought excitedly.

In addition, another bonus effect of this badge is also perverted in the eyes of Qin Yue.

Because it can significantly reduce the erosion of time on your body's functions.

As we all know, in competitive sports, time is always the athlete's biggest enemy.

No matter how good an athlete is, he or she will eventually lose to time.

But this badge can help me resist time to a certain extent.
Thinking of this, Qin Yue took on the task of "That Unforgettable Love" without hesitation.

Of course, the moment he took on the task, he couldn't help but complain about Jordan in his heart.

after all
Who made Jordan think so highly of him, making the conditions for him to complete this task so difficult?

……

After returning to Winston-Salem from Charlotte, Qin Yue's life has changed dramatically invisibly.

Grover and his team not only developed a detailed training schedule for Qin Yue, but even Qin Yue's three meals a day were prepared by the chef in Grover's team.

Grover said: "Good eating habits are essential to being a top athlete.

Don't worry, I'm not that kind of unkind devil.

I will give you a free day every weekend, and you can eat whatever you want on that day.”

In fact, for Qin Yue, who had been on a weight loss period for more than half a year, he had already quietly developed good eating habits.

Therefore, after this devilish special training officially started, Qin Yue was more interested in the training content that Grover and his team had set for him.

The first is shooting training.

Grover's team hopes Qin Yue can correct his shooting jump action in the coming offseason.

This new jump motion is similar to Carmelo Anthony's shooting jump motion
Before jumping, bend your legs slightly and exert force vertically. After jumping, bring your legs together and balance vertically.

When observing Qin Yue earlier, Grover noticed Qin Yue's incredible ball-holding coordination, lower body stability, and ability to maintain balance in the air.

"Combined with your previous upper body shooting movements, this new jump position will definitely turn you into an unstoppable jump shot machine once you master it."

An unstoppable jump shot machine?

There is really no solution.

but more importantly
After reviewing his shooting training through the training video, Qin Yue found that this revised shooting action could only be described as handsome.

"No wonder Kobe insisted on taking the eleventh shot even though he missed the first ten." Qin Yue, who was moved to tears by his own handsomeness that day, thought to himself with a look of emotion.

Of course, if Qin Yue wants to master the new shooting moves and ensure that he can use them flexibly in higher-level competitions, he still needs a lot of practice.

100 days, 10 jump shot trainings.

"This training intensity is just right for you at the moment." Before officially starting the shooting training, Grover pointed to the training table and said to Qin Yue.

Besides shooting practice.
In other training subjects, Grover also developed training contents of different intensities for Qin Yue.

Qin Yue noticed that this training schedule seemed to be training him to be an outside player.

"Given your coordination and flexibility, if you are only trained as a traditional inside player, it would undoubtedly be a blasphemy to your own talent."

Qin Yue deeply agreed with Grover's point of view.

However, at his strong request, Grover still increased the amount of training for him on back-to-the-basket techniques.

Qin Yue requested to increase the amount of training for back-to-back techniques. In addition to completing the two tasks of "The Dream That Has Not Been Extinguished" and "In the Name of Inheritance", there is another reason because
As a person who has experienced this, he is very clear about the importance of back-to-the-basket skills at critical moments.

In a basketball game, when tactics fail to be launched and face-to-face singles are ineffective, the back-to-the-basket technique can be said to be a powerful weapon to break through the opponent's defense.

When talking about the six championships he won in his career, Jordan once said that what helped him win the championship was never his pull-up shots and breakthroughs, but those mediocre shots and back-to-back jump shots.

Qin Yue's height and his ability to swing determine that he will definitely have a lot of mismatch opportunities on the court in the future. Therefore, in addition to the frontal singles technique, he also has to practice back-to-the-basket offense to perfection.

In order to become a historical level back-to-back master, Qin Yue knew that he needed a long process of training. However, no matter how long and difficult the process was, he would persist on this path with a humble heart.

In addition, when discussing his strength training with Grover that day, Qin Yue also absorbed a lot of little-known facts about the weight of NBA stars from Grover.

For example, in order to ensure that he had an absolute strength advantage when backing up players in the same position, Jordan's weight during the Bulls' second dynasty was roughly between 108 kg and 110 kg. (Note ①)

For example, in order to be able to compete with the monsters of his time, Barkley always kept his weight at around 125 to 128 kilograms during his career peak (excluding the offseason).

“Weight is not the only factor that determines a player’s ability to fight.

In actual games, two players of the same height, even if they have the same weight, will have different confrontation abilities due to their different talents. "

Then, Grover mentioned to Qin Yue the two key factors that affect whether a basketball player can gain more strength.

That is, the skeleton structure and the knee bearing capacity.

In Qin Yue's memory, why was James able to maintain a weight of 127 kg for a long time during his peak period? (Note ②)
But Durant, who is taller than him, can only gain muscle to about 110 kilograms?

Because James is born with a bigger frame than Durant.

At the same time, James' knee endurance is definitely at a historical level.

In history, Thomas, nicknamed "the strongest 175cm on earth", once gained 90 kg in the most glorious season of his career.
But because he did not have the corresponding knee strength, injuries soon found him.

In short, if you want to gain muscle, skeleton structure and knee bearing capacity are two essential key factors.

"You have a great skeleton, but until your knees have tested their endurance over time, I suggest you continue competing at your current weight," Grover suggested to Qin Yue.

In response, Qin Yue did not refute.

Because before getting the [Flying Pig] badge, he didn't dare to gain muscle rashly.

At this stage, Qin Yue weighs 121 kilograms, and it is incredible that.
Even though his body has been through day after day of strength training, his strength potential at his current weight can still be improved.

This is what Grover was referring to earlier.
Even if they are of the same height and weight, players will have different levels of confrontational abilities due to their different talents.

In Grover's eyes, in the future, after Qin Yue's knee endurance has passed the test of time
Considering his height of 211 cm and his natural strength, his perfect weight would be around 128 kg.

At this weight, Qin Yue will not only have a handsome body of muscles, but his strength will also give him an overwhelming advantage in mismatched attacks.

Of course, there is one thing Grover didn't say.
That is, after officially taking over Qin Yue's physical training, he found that Qin Yue's flexibility and coordination seemed to be unaffected by strength training.
This seemed too horrible to Grover.

Because Jordan was such a monster back then.

As a legendary trainer, Grover is well aware that while strength training can enable a basketball player to have stronger confrontation capabilities, it will often have a certain impact on his or her coordination and flexibility.

"I don't understand, you have such a good talent, why was it not discovered until your sophomore year?" That day, Grover looked at Qin Yue with a puzzled look and asked.

Qin Yue couldn't explain this to Grover.

Because in fact.
The original owner of this body did not have such a terrifying dynamic talent.

Qin Yue knew very well that he could have the dynamic talent he has today.
A big part of the reason was that during his weight loss period he transformed his body through the nutritional supplements provided by the system, and strengthened his physical attributes through the twelve phased rewards provided by the system.

"Maybe it's God's reward for me after I turned back from my wrong path."

At this moment, looking down at Grover, Qin Yue said without blushing or beating his heart.

I have to say that in the United States, God is indeed a good excuse that can be used at any time.

look
At this moment, Grover not only did not have any doubts about Qin Yue's explanation, but even felt it was very reasonable.

……

In April of this year, Qin Yue lived a very fulfilling life every day.

And at the same time.
After establishing a preliminary cooperative relationship with Qin Yue through Rachel's "hidden line", Lynn Merritt, who learned that Michael Jordan favored Qin Yue, also began to take the next step.

As a Nike executive, Merritt knew very well that if Nike wanted to extract the greatest value from Qin Yue in the future, Nike must package him from now on.

Just like they did to James back then.

Behind James' national fame, you can see Nike almost everywhere.

Seeing this, some people may ask, isn’t Nike afraid that after they promote Qin Yue, Qin Yue will choose to sign contracts with other major sneaker manufacturers in the future?

The answer is, don’t be afraid.

Because the marketing packaging before signing the contract with the player is also a display of Nike's sincerity to Qin Yue.

You know, after losing the bidding war with Nike, Adidas never said that they shouldn't help James behind the scenes.

To put it bluntly, in business, even if the deal fails, the friendship remains.

The sincerity Nike shows to Qin Yue today will also become an important bargaining chip for them to attract other stars to join in the future.

But now the problem comes
Who should be chosen to build momentum for Qin Yue?
On this day, among a group of media reporters who have a good cooperative relationship with Nike, Merritt immediately spotted Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist Ira Berko.

Previously during March Madness, Bercow had written a special report for Qin Yue.

He is very interested in Qin Yue, has sufficient qualifications and status in the world, and the reports he writes are always convincing.

In addition, considering that Nike hopes to seize the Chinese market through Qin Yue in the future.
Merritt even gave the upcoming packaging a name with Chinese characteristics:

——Son of China. (Note ③)

“The Son of China is famous throughout the United States.”

At this moment, imagining the future, Merritt seemed to see a cash cow waving at him.
Yes, this money tree
His name is Qin Yue.

……

Note ①: Jordan's weight data here comes from interviews with his former teammates and coaches as well as his personal biography.

As we all know, since the official website does not update the players' weight data in a timely manner, this has led to many people having certain misunderstandings about the weight of NBA stars for a long time.

For example, many novels say that in order to prevent Yao Ming from gaining weight, he was kept at 120 kg, but this is actually impossible because Yao Ming's weight before entering the NBA was already over 130 kg (about 133-135 kg).

Note ②: James' weight data mainly comes from the seven or eight biographies about James collected by Qiao.

Don't ask me why I bought so many different versions of James' biographies, because like I said, I love James much more than those who claim to be James fans but always bring him bad things.

Note 3: The inspiration for "Son of China" comes from Cooper-Flag, the "Son of America" who I introduced to everyone when I wrote Road to Conquest. Well, in fact, the prototype of Qin Yue is also Cooper-Flag, but in the book, Qin Yue's talent is even better than Flag's.

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