Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 11 Try Your Hand

Brown also stopped and looked at De Klerk with a curious and inquiring look.

Even before this, he couldn't call out De Klerk's name accurately.

Even if I have no impression of this face.

It’s not his fault. Although De Klerk has been in the league for six years, he is still a little-known figure.

Sure, he's the starting center, but this is the Magic.

Everyone's attention was on Hill and McGrady. Who would pay attention to him, a big guy who didn't even average 5 points per game.

"Hello."

De Klerk came over and greeted everyone.

Several people present responded quickly.

In the NBA, De Klerk is a nobody, but in their eyes, he is still one of the best players on the planet and a big shot with an annual salary of one million.

"You must be Brown, so strong." De Klerk looked at Kwame Brown and praised him.

Brown nodded shyly, still gazing at De Klerk with curiosity.

He didn't know how De Klerk appeared here, and he seemed to be very familiar with Tang Sen.

"Brown, go warm up. You will play against Andrew later. You have been training for half a month. Let me see if you have made any progress." Tang Sen said.

It’s actually not good to just train without doing anything.

So Tangsen has been planning to find an opportunity to arrange a game for Brown, or arrange an opponent for him to try his hand.

As the saying goes, learn to apply. I have been practicing for half a month, which is neither long nor short. How far I have practiced can only be seen in the competition.

If the feedback is good, it means that your training direction is correct.

Oh no, there is still half a month left, so there is still time to adjust.

At first, Tang Sen wanted to borrow two people from the University of Florida, but when he contacted Donovan, he unexpectedly learned that De Klerk had just returned to Gainesville to participate in an event at his alma mater.

That's just right.

Tang Sen was also worried that if he invited ordinary players, he would not be able to test Brown's true level.

After all, he is a draft favorite aiming for the top three picks.

Tang Sen contacted De Klerk.

The two haven't been in touch for several years.

Tang Sen, having failed in his business venture, was a little embarrassed to contact his old friend. But De Klerk still considered Tang Sen a friend, and when he heard that Tang Sen was in Gainesville, he immediately came to him.

De Klerk readily agreed to Townsend's suggestion that he test Brown's level.

"Really?" Brown's eyes lit up.

No matter how bad De Klerk is, he is still an NBA-level player.

"What do you think? Go warm up quickly." Tang Sen waved his hand.

Brown ran to warm up without saying a word.

De Klerk saw this and whispered, "Don, you can do it. I saw the media's draft predictions and Brown has a chance to be the number one pick. If he wants you to be his trainer, it means you're doing well in your career."

Tang Sen felt ashamed, thinking that Donovan must have praised him a lot.

"I can't compare with you." Tang Sen smiled.

No matter how poorly De Klerk performed in the NBA, he still made it into the NBA.

It was my dream.

"Do you want to warm up?" Tang Sen asked again.

De Klerk subconsciously wanted to say no, but changed his mind when the words came to his lips and nodded, "Let's warm up."

After all, he is the favorite for the top spot.

He took off his coat and began to warm up methodically.

When Tang Sen turned around, he almost bumped into Connors.

"Tang, did you find him? You can do it, he is an active NBA player." Connors looked excited, but nervously asked whether he had to pay.

Such a stingy person.

Tang Sen shook his head secretly and said, "Don't worry, you don't have to pay. Besides, didn't I tell you that Andrew and I were teammates before?"

"Yes, you are also from the University of Florida." Moore next to him suddenly reacted.

Connors also immediately remembered that Tang Sen was from the University of Florida, and immediately said: "Tang, is it possible to let Andrew stay for a few more days and practice with Brown? At worst, we can pay some money." Being able to practice with an active NBA player will definitely be a huge improvement in strength.

"What are you thinking about? How much can you give? One million?" Tang Sen was speechless.

Connors smiled awkwardly and shut up in embarrassment.

Tang Sen came to Brown again and asked him if he was nervous during his warm-up break.

"A little bit." Brown looked at De Klerk and nodded honestly.

After all, this is an active NBA player.

Those who can enter the NBA, even those who look at the water dispenser, are not ordinary people.

Not to mention that De Klerk is the starting center for the Magic.

Only 29 players in the world have achieved this feat.

And the Magic are still a playoff-level team.

"Don't think too much. He is good, but you are not bad either. Don't forget, you are the favorite for the top pick." Tang Sen patted his back and encouraged.

After half a month of contact and daily interactions, Tang Sen also discovered it.

Because of his childhood experiences, Brown is somewhat inferior and sensitive. He needs people to constantly encourage him and help him build confidence.

Just like when he first entered Green Academy High School, he often got into trouble.

It was Williams who pulled him back by constantly encouraging him to do the right thing.

So Tang Sen did the same thing these days, encouraging him in various ways.

Brown nodded, his eyes becoming more determined.

After the two warmed up, they started directly.

Brown strikes first.

Just near the penalty area, Brown sat on De Klerk with his back to him and dribbled the ball inside.

In terms of size, Brown actually has an advantage.

De Klerk has a standard size for a power forward, standing 2.08 meters tall and weighing less than 105 kilograms.

But when the real confrontation began, Tang Sen immediately discovered that Brown did not take advantage.

He tried to punch but failed to completely push De Klerk away.

Moreover, in the gap between the collision and retreat, De Klerk will immediately return to the top and regain the lost position.

In the NBA, he averaged less than 5 points per game and had no scoring ability, but he was able to become the starting center because of his defense.

He stood very steadily, like a stake in the water. He knew when to exert force and was very experienced.

Brown tried to hit the ball twice in a row but it did not achieve any results. Instead, he was forced to stop the ball directly because of De Klerk's attempt to steal the ball.

He leaned back and showed off his "special skill" by turning around and shooting a jump shot.

Among Brown's few skills, he can barely be considered a mid-range shot.

But if you act under such forced circumstances, the result is predictable.

De Klerk jumped up to block the shot.

This ball missed all three shots.

The expressions of Connors and the other three on the sidelines suddenly changed.

I thought that the current NBA players were very strong and the young Brown might not be able to beat them, but I didn't expect the gap to be so big.

Tang Sen also frowned.

Although it was just one ball, it exposed Brown's shortcomings clearly.

He doesn't have a lot of skills and there aren't many ways to deal with him.

He lacked experience and seemed a little at a loss when facing De Klerk, a veteran who had been in the league for several years.

Even his physical advantages were not brought into play.

However, Tang Sen reacted very quickly and came to the sidelines immediately. While clapping his hands, he encouraged, "Brown, it's okay. This was an accident. The next shot will be better."

Brown, who failed to attack, was a little panicked when he suddenly heard Tang Sen's call.

The tension in his heart disappeared all of a sudden. He turned around, nodded to Tang Sen, and stood behind De Klerk.

(End of this chapter)