Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 7 Weighing the Pros and Cons
When Donovan heard that Tang Sen was going to give Brown an injection, he was alarmed and hurried over.

When he arrived, Connors came up to him angrily and asked Donovan if this was the person he introduced to him?
"We spent so much money, and in the end his solution was to use medication. If that's the only way we need him, why would we need him?"

Connors, who had previously thought that hiring Tang Sen for $20,000 was well worth it and that he had found the right person, now felt like he had been cheated.

He really thought that Tang Sen had some unique trick to control his weight.

Otherwise, can he be called the master of weight magic?

As a result, he is a Potions Master!
If this problem can be solved with medicine, then can't I just give it to Brown myself? Why should I pay you to do it?
"Don't worry, let me ask first."

Donovan could understand Connors's anger, but he himself didn't quite understand why Tang Sen wanted to use medicine.

Although the medication works quickly, it also has serious side effects!
He didn't bother to argue with Connors. He walked over quickly, pulled Tang Sen aside, and asked what was going on. Was there any misunderstanding?
"Billy, let me ask you one question. Do you think it is possible to gain 10 pounds naturally in a month and maintain the same level of athletic ability?" Tang Sen asked directly.

Donovan was stunned by the question.

Gaining 10 pounds in a month is not a big problem, just eat as much as you want.

But this is based on the premise of not doing high-dose training.

Because once you increase your training volume, you will definitely lose weight.

What they want to gain weight is muscle, but the rate of natural muscle growth is very slow.

But if you don't train, then such weight gain is meaningless and will only affect your athletic ability.

"I know it's difficult, but you can't use medicine," Donovan hesitated.

“It’s not very difficult, it’s almost impossible.”

Tang Sen said flatly, then pulled Donovan in front of the group, "Let me ask you, how many people in the NBA don't use medication? Are those players who start balding after the age of 25 really born without hair?"

In professional sports, or competitive sports, there is no such thing as no drugs.

From basic multivitamins, protein powder, creatine, to testosterone, steroids, HGH, and finally, stimulants such as PED, every athlete will use drugs to varying degrees to improve their athletic performance.

Basketball and football are relatively good, as they rely more on technique. Even if you take stimulants, it won't make your shooting more accurate, but will affect your shooting percentage.

For basketball players, the focus is more on building muscle, improving endurance, and promoting injury recovery.

Otherwise, in the NBA, how could muscles like Karl Malone grow like that?
There are also some players who play 82 games every year. Are they really gifted and never get tired no matter how much they play?
In a league where performance determines everything, how much money you make, and where careers generally only last a few years, it's easy to imagine that using drugs to exchange for professional performance is the cheapest, most efficient, and most reliable way.

"I know what you are worried about. You are worried about the side effects, but I choose to use medication only as an auxiliary means. Does taking medication mean I don't need to practice anymore?" Tang Sen continued to ask.

Even after taking the medicine, muscles won’t grow just by lying down. You still have to practice, and even practice more vigorously.

The medication simply increases the effectiveness.

For example, in the same amount of time, 100 points of training without drugs may eventually translate into a training effect of 10.

With medication, this number can be multiplied many times.

"There are definitely side effects from taking medication, but the pros and cons have to be weighed. Brown still has a month until his draft tryouts. I think the benefits of taking medication, such as outstanding performance and a high draft pick, will definitely outweigh the side effects."

This is equivalent to cramming at the last minute and using it as a surprise.

No matter how you calculate it, the returns are worthwhile.

The four people, who were originally very angry, suddenly became ambiguous when they heard this.

"Let's discuss it!"

Connors winked at the three of them and pulled them aside to discuss.

Donovan sighed and said, "Don, I understand what you're saying, but I still think this is... inappropriate."

It feels like taking a shortcut, like cheating.

Moreover, the risks of injecting medicine are very high and completely uncontrollable.

There are many people who have problems with acupuncture.

Tang Sen sighed and said, "Billy, if you could give me three to five months, I would definitely not use drugs. But you only gave me one month. You should know that this time is too short."

He is not losing weight, controlling his diet, and increasing his training volume. It is not difficult to lose 10 pounds in a month.

Brown wants to gain weight and muscle without affecting his athletic ability. If he wants to accomplish this in a short period of time, he will inevitably need to use some technical means.

"Don't worry, the medicine is just auxiliary. I will control the dosage. The key is still training." Tang Sen simulated and adjusted the injection plan for a long time, trying to achieve the best balance between effects and side effects.

Not far away, four people were arguing fiercely.

Kwame Brown stood nearby, looking somewhat bewildered.

After hesitating for a moment, he took the initiative to come to Tang Sen.

"Sir, can I trust you?"

he asked in a low voice.

Tang Sen subconsciously wanted to say of course, but when he looked up and met Brown's innocent eyes, he realized the weight of the question.

After a moment of hesitation, Tang Sen threw the question back: "Brown, do you believe me?"

Brown tilted his head and thought seriously for a moment, then nodded.

Although they had only met and known each other for a day, Brown felt that Tang Sen was very powerful, and powerful people were obviously more trustworthy.

Tang Sen smiled and patted him on the back.

This kid is probably a little naive.

Although he is already 19 years old, he is still a child after all.

Yesterday, Donovan told himself that he was worried that he was too young and would not be able to adapt to the NBA.

Now that I think about it, this worry is justified.

At his age and with this kind of personality, it is not easy for him to fully adapt to the adult world, especially a commercial league like the NBA where he has to bear huge pressure.

At this time, Connors and the other three had finished their discussion.

"Then use it."

Connors's expression was a little unnatural, and he immediately said: "But you need to keep it secret."

"rest assured."

Tang Sen guessed that this would be the result.

The temptation of a high draft pick is too great.

Tang Sen took out his phone and said, "Then I'll have someone deliver the medicine. By the way, you guys will reimburse the cost."

Medicines aren't cheap though.

Tang Sen lived in Gainesville for four years and worked in a gym during his vacations, so he had this channel.

In fact, they had contacted each other yesterday, and Tang Sen even went there in person to scan the drugs into the system.

Only by confirming the effect of the drug can an accurate plan be simulated.

"You still need reimbursement?"

Connors' voice rose several notches like a cat whose tail was stepped on.

But facing Tang Sen's refusal gaze, he nodded helplessly and warned, "Tang, we've paid for it, and we agree with your plan. But I still say that we need to see results within a month. And this time I'll monitor the entire process. If there are any problems along the way, I'll stop it at any time, and you won't get a penny!"

His tone was stern.

Brown's success or failure directly affects his career.

So there is no room for error.

Once something goes wrong, no matter how much Brown trusts Townsend, he will replace Townsend without hesitation.

"Don't worry, our goals are the same."

Connors was counting on Brown to take his career to the next level, and so was he.

Send Connors to buy medicine.

Tang Sen pulled Brown aside again, and while he was warming him up, he said, "Brown, before we start the formal training, I need you to understand a core principle, which is the concept of super recovery."

(End of this chapter)