Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 98: You’ll learn it after reading it a few times. It’s so fucking infuriating.
The key is that this is not a flash of inspiration.

In the following games, Tang Sen noticed several times that McGrady tried to slow down and add some rhythm changes when breaking through.

The key is that this doesn't seem to be a difficult thing for him.

Tang Sen quickly figured it out.

It's like a car race, and McGrady is a supercar Ferrari.

He can easily surpass any opponent.

That's what he did before, accelerating recklessly and leaving every opponent in the dust.

But here's the thing.

Facing a Lamborghini, he tried his best to surpass his opponent.

But when faced with a Corolla, he did the same thing.

There are not many Lamborghinis in the alliance, but more are grocery shopping cars like Corolla and Nissan.

So McGrady doesn't need to freeze the accelerator at all. He may only need to shift to first gear to overtake many opponents.

That's what he's doing now.

He slowed down.

He can still easily overtake his opponents, but when overtaking, he can roll down the window and give you the middle finger.

The most intuitive response to this change is scoring.

At the end of the first half, the Magic were trailing by 8 points, 53 to 61.

But in the third quarter, McGrady suddenly found his touch and scored 15 points in a single quarter, helping the Magic to overtake the score in one fell swoop.

This is not over yet.

McGrady scored another 11 points in the fourth quarter.

He scored 44 points in the game.

It's like a killing spree!

At the post-match press conference, Adelman's face was full of helplessness.

"We played well and everyone played at their best."

This is not bragging.

Despite missing Webber, who averaged 27 points per game, the Kings still scored 105 points thanks to their skillful cooperation.

This score is really not low.

But the problem is, the Magic scored 115 points.

"Tracy is too strong. I tried many ways to defend him, but I just couldn't stop him. He played very smartly and was unstoppable."

Having your opponent say you are unstoppable is the greatest compliment.

At this moment, all the reporters suddenly realized.

While all the media were busy reporting on the feud between Brown and the Wizards, they actually overlooked that McGrady was the team leader and the only star of this Magic team!
Before Brown arrived, McGrady scored high points again and again, just like in this game, and led the Magic into the playoffs.

Some reporters also noticed that Adelman said McGrady played smart.

McGrady's shooting percentage was not high in this game, only 47 percent.

It is at a normal level.

But McGrady got a full 20 free throws.

He broke through more often and continued to get to the basket and cause damage.

Even Christie, who was defending him, had 6 fouls and was dismissed at the end of the fourth quarter.

During the interview, a reporter asked this question.

It feels like McGrady has changed his playing style.

McGrady had some sharp breakthroughs before, but shooting was still the main focus.

He's not a high-volume damage player.

Last season, McGrady averaged only 7.6 free throws per game, which is the best proof.

"because……"

Maddie subconsciously wanted to answer, but when the words came to his lips, he suddenly stopped.

Actually, McGrady himself didn't notice that his playing style had changed. He just felt that it was easier to break through, and then he easily got many fouls and took a lot of free throws.

"Didn't you notice that my breakthroughs are even more powerful?"

Maddie came back to his senses, raised the corners of his mouth, and answered with a little pride.

In the second half, he broke through Christie many times.

Then Christie chose to foul several times in order to block herself.

This feeling is quite refreshing.

McGrady knew that he could achieve this only because he made some more changes when breaking through.

Many reporters looked at each other in confusion, having really not noticed.

And no one would directly ask the reporter whether my breakthrough was impressive or not.

McGrady didn't care and wanted to say that it was all thanks to Tangsen, because it was because of Tangsen that he noticed the problem with rhythm.

He really didn't notice this before.

After using it today, I found that it is very useful.

But when the words came to his lips, McGrady swallowed them back.

This is just the beginning, so you can’t show off. You need to keep practicing and wait until you become more powerful.

Thinking of this, McGrady smiled more.

He really didn't expect that Tang Sen's training class was so useful. He found the problems in his playing style right from the start and came up with ideas to correct them, and it was so effective.

Hall had told himself before that he should observe for a month before making any decision.

Now it seems that there is no point in observing. Just the fact that Tang Sen pointed out the problems in his playing style is worth countless fifty thousand dollars.

McGrady was in a very good mood, but Brown was depressed.

He still played poorly today.

Four early fouls affected his playing time.

Throughout the game, he only scored 15 points and 9 rebounds.

This kind of performance made Brown feel uncomfortable, and even the cheers from the fans in the stands decreased.

"Sir, how do I control fouls?"

So as soon as he got in the car, Brown took the initiative to ask Tang Sen.

Tang Sen was thinking about McGrady's changes.

At first, Tang Sen was quite depressed.

It's really discouraging to see others easily learn what you have worked hard for.

But after the game, Tang Sen figured it out.

No matter how good McGrady is, I still have to point out his problems and tell him how to adjust.

He fought well, so was it his own contribution?

As a trainer, my greatest sense of accomplishment is watching the players I have trained perform well on the court.

"Controlled foul?"

Tang Sen came back to his senses and immediately shook his head and said, "No, there's no need to practice this for now."

There are not many best actors in the league, so there is really no need to focus your limited energy on this and train specifically.

"It's your block."

Rivers said before that he wanted to help Brown improve his blocking ability.

In high school, Brown was a shot-blocking freak, averaging 5.8 blocks per game in his final season.

During his four years of high school, he blocked opponents more than 600 times.

Very exaggerated.

After coming to the NBA, he has a good record of blocking shots thanks to his excellent jumping ability and confrontation, and now he averages 1.8 blocks per game.

But Tang Sen noticed a problem.

"Kwame, have you noticed that when you block shots, most of the time you do it with great force, like hitting the ball away like a volleyball?" Tang Sen asked back.

Brown thought about it carefully, then said, "Shouldn't it be like this?"

It's so satisfying to jump into the air and kick the ball out of the baseline.

"Of course not."

Tang Sen shook his head and said, "You have to understand one thing. The essence of blocking is defense. So what is the purpose of defense? It's to gain possession of the ball."

"If you fan the ball out of bounds, but the opponent still has the ball, then as far as the game is concerned, your defense is actually a mistake."

Brown was stunned and really didn't notice this problem.

"so what?"

Even Tabari, who was driving, became interested and turned around to ask.

Tang Sen said, "I'll look for some footage later and show you how Duncan blocks shots. You'll notice that he almost always touches the basketball with his fingers."

"This has two advantages. One is that it covers a higher control range, and the other is that you are not trying to intercept with all your strength, you are actually poking the ball away."

"And you'll definitely notice that after Duncan touches the opponent's basketball, he'll immediately take off a second time to control the ball. When he blocks the shot, the ball falls down, instead of flying out of the baseline like you did."

"So that's an effective block, taking the ball away."

These things are actually considered basic skills, and university coaches who focus on basic skills and teamwork will teach them.

But Brown skipped college and had no real awareness of this.

Brown looked at his hands, lost in thought.

After a while, he suddenly said, "Sir, I understand."

Tang Sen was startled by his sudden surprise and said with a smile, "What do you understand?"

This kind of thing requires practice, you can't just learn it by saying it.

the next day.

Tang Sen was woken up by someone shaking him.

When I opened my eyes, a big face was almost stuck to my face.

"What are you doing."

It's McGrady.

This guy was wearing sportswear and appeared in his room at some point.

"Don, get up, it's time for training."

Maddie seemed very excited and pointed to the electronic clock on the bedside.

Tang Sen turned his head and saw that it was 4:36 in the morning.

The door was open, and Brown passed by yawning like a ghost.

Tang Sen shook his head, confirming it was 4:30, and then said, "Didn't I have no training scheduled today?"

Tomorrow the Magic will start a five-game road trip.

Because No. 11 and No. 12 will play the Lakers and Jazz back-to-back.

So the Magic plan to set off this afternoon and arrive in Los Angeles in advance to adjust their condition.

Therefore, Tang Sen did not arrange training at five o'clock.

"Tang, you were the one who told me to train hard, so how could you be slacking off first?" McGrady asked back seriously.

Tang Sen looked at McGrady steadily.

No, why is this guy suddenly so enthusiastic about training? He wasn’t like this before.

After taking a good rest for a while, Tang Sen finally got up.

He's already up and full of energy. We can't let him go back to sleep.

Guo Yonglin was also forced to get up and ran to the gym with the three of them like a sleepwalker.

Brown is still the same, focusing on physical training.

If he wants to set the pace, his body is still the foundation.

Tang Sen did not give him any special instructions just because he would face O'Neal in the next game.

Tang Sen himself doesn't know how to deal with O'Neal.

That's O'Neal. Like Duncan, dealing with him is never a one-man show.

As for McGrady, he said that he would focus on practicing his skills and even put weight gain on the back burner.

This kid seems to have tasted the sweetness of improving his skills.

Training McGrady is much easier than training Brown.

Brown knows nothing and has to start from scratch.

Moreover, he is an inside player. With Tang Sen's height, there is no way he can practice with him.

But McGrady can.

Tang Sen could skip the basics and directly point out McGrady's problems in one-on-one confrontation drills.

This teaching method of personal experience, combined with the effectiveness of the system, can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

After the warm-up, the two started practicing individually.

Tang Sen discovered that many of the playing habits that he was accustomed to were not shared by McGrady.

This guy really seems to be playing based on pure talent.

It's like doing a math problem.

From elementary school to adulthood, Tang Sen has been following the standard calculation method to calculate and get the results.

As for McGrady, he is that kind of genius who skips the calculation steps and forces the answer in his mind.

In other words, he figured out a method of quick calculation on his own.

But when he turned back and learned the proper calculation methods, he was still able to learn quickly.

Coupled with the badge effect of [Play with Brains], Tang Sen really felt a strong sense of frustration when practicing with him.

You'll get it after watching it a few times. It's so fucking infuriating.

During the training break, the two sat on the ground and chatted.

The feeling of continuous improvement also made McGrady more lively. He excitedly talked to Donson about his performance in yesterday's game, saying that he passed Christie again and again and got a lot of free throws.

"By the way." Townsend interrupted McGrady and asked, "Tracy, have you noticed that you are terrible at free throws?"

A guard who shot 73 percent last season.

In the season before that, it was 70.7 percent, almost falling below 70%.

Not even as good as Brown.

For a defender like him, even if it's not 90%, at least 80% is necessary.

McGrady was stunned for a moment, then nodded and immediately asked, "So how should I adjust?"

He is really direct.

Tang Sen suddenly felt that his monthly fee of $50,000 was a bit too little.

This really requires improving your skills in all aspects.

"I think it has something to do with your shooting form."

Tang Sen scanned yesterday's game into the system, as well as the previous games. Everyone who was present was in the system.

Tang Sen studied it carefully.

Standing up and grabbing the basketball, Tang Sen tried to shoot like McGrady.

"Your shooting relies heavily on the explosion of your calves."

Tang Sen had discovered this before and had discussed it with Hall.

McGrady shoots this way to reduce the burden on his spine.

"But when you really shoot, your back is very straight, which means you are aiming for a high jump."

"Even though you adjusted your elbow angle to less than 90 degrees and lowered your release point, your shooting arc is still relatively flat."

McGrady's shooting is powerful. He jumps in one step, higher than you, and can even stay in the air.

This also indirectly causes the arc to be slightly flat.

The system is clear at a glance and you can have an intuitive feeling.

"You're used to this way of exerting force, but when you're shooting free throws, you can't jump, and your arc is still very flat, so your free throws are not accurate."

With this kind of voting, Tang Sen really felt that there was a big problem.

Now I am young and my legs are strong.

What will you do when you get older and can’t jump anymore? If you don’t change your shooting method, your shooting percentage will continue to decline.

This guy's shooting percentage is not high to begin with, and he relies on a lot of shots.

Look at Jordan's shooting percentage of over 50%, it's completely on a different level.

McGrady looked at Tang Sen steadily and nodded after a while.

It seems to be true.

"And your shooting form, did you notice your left thumb?"

Tang Sen raised it and gestured.

The left hand is a supporting hand, and Jordan only uses his left hand to support and maintain stability.

So after making the move, the fingers of the left hand are still stretched straight.

But McGrady is different.

His left hand fingers were involved in the shot.

"I guess you're trying to add some backspin to the ball so it can go further."

McGrady tends to take more mid-range and long-range shots.

"Besides, you start the ball from the left side, so the impact on the ball deflection is not that big. Over time, it becomes a habit."

These may be some small personal habits, but they are by no means an advantage.

If there is a chance, it should be changed.

"do not talk."

McGrady interrupted Tang Sen.

After Tang Sen analyzed it this way, he felt that he was not good at anything and had problems everywhere.

"Tang, just tell me how to practice. I'll listen to you."

Brown, who was working out hard nearby, pricked up his ears instantly.

To practice shooting, you have to stand.

Looking back on those days of standing like crazy, it felt like a nightmare.

Sharing happiness is worse than enjoying it alone. Brown felt very comfortable seeing others suffer the same pain he had experienced.

So Brown interrupted directly and said with a smile, "McDiego, you're going to suffer."

"What do you mean?" McGrady was confused.

"Go practice yours."

Tang Sen glared at Brown and said, "Don't listen to his nonsense. You are not suitable for adjusting your shooting posture right now."

During the season.

By adjusting his shooting posture, Rivers can play with his life.

This stuff has to wait until the offseason.

Brown's face suddenly turned disappointed.

McGrady became curious and asked Brown what he meant.

I heard that it's just standing, doing nothing every day, just standing with your arms raised until your arms are so sore that you can't lift them up, and it's even difficult to go to the toilet or wipe your butt. McGrady shuddered violently.

Do you want to be so cruel?

The shooting posture cannot be adjusted, but free throws can be practiced when you have time.

The training effect of the system will definitely improve if you invest more.

Finally, as usual, McGrady was given a few injections, and the morning training was over.

Tang Sen and Guo Yonglin also packed their luggage and set off with Brown.

NBA teams have a hard time traveling on the road.

There were more than twenty players and team staff.

Especially during consecutive away trips, the players' food, drink, defecation, and personal equipment must be well ensured.

There were dozens of equipment boxes of all sizes dragged.

Guo Yonglin was quite excited and said that this was the first time in his life that he had flown on a private plane.

on the plane.

McGrady's enthusiasm for training is now fully aroused.

Even though they were on the plane for this moment, he insisted on pulling Tang Sen to the rear cabin, finding a quiet corner to practice breathing.

Guo Yonglin teaches this better, so all Tang Sen can do is lead by example and make use of the effect of the badge.

While they were practicing, De Klerk squatted beside them and asked Tang Sen and the other man what they were doing with a strange look on his face.

"secret."

McGrady next to him replied mysteriously.

In his mind, Tang Sen's breathing exercise method is a unique secret.

Tang Sen also smiled and said, "If you want to learn, pay for it."

De Klerk curled his lips, showing no interest.

He has enough self-awareness to know that no matter how hard he trains, it will be just like that. His physical talent is stuck there and he can't improve it.

Tang Sen jokingly said, "You are only 28, you can still work harder."

That's the difference between players.

Everyone has their own aspirations. Some people have pursuits and want to make progress.

Some people choose to get a big contract and then lie down and pretend to be dead.

If you are content with what you have, the money you earn in playing in the NBA for a few years is enough to live a stable life.

De Klerk is clearly the latter.

"You can try hard, but let's wait for the off-season." De Klerk smiled bitterly and asked if Tangsen would be a member of the team in the future.

"Of course not."

Tang Sen shook his head.

Even if Brown's salary is paid by the Magic.

At best, it's a cooperative relationship.

De Klerk said "oh" and felt quite sorry.

If Tang Sen was a member of the team, he could also enjoy Tang Sen's training for free.

Although he spent money in the month before the season, he really felt it was useful and worth it.

As he was speaking, Brown also ran over, lay down beside him and started practicing.

He also needs to improve his core strength.

Not far away, a pair of eyes were watching this side silently.

It was Ted Arzonico.

"What are they doing?" whispered Nathan Garcia, another physical trainer on Arzonico's team.

Arzonico simply shook his head, indicating that he didn't understand.

Garcia shrugged and said, "Is this considered a trick?"

"No, Nathan."

Arzonico stared intently, then said, "You have to understand one thing. He trained Brown single-handedly, and now Tracy is also training with him. This already explains a lot."

If a player can choose a trainer, it means that this trainer can help him improve and become stronger.

Then he is a good trainer.

Arzonico felt itchy and wanted to go over and ask Tang Sen what he was doing.

Just lying there without moving, it can be called static training, but obviously not.

It seems to be breathing.

Breathing is a form of training, but it is rarely used in basketball training, and I don’t know why Tang Sen practices this way.

Perhaps the fact that a lazy guy like McGrady is so active is enough to illustrate Tang Sen's methods.

But there's no point in being curious.

Tang Sen is only responsible for Brown's training and is Brown's personal trainer, so it is not easy for him to ask.

The team arrived in Los Angeles.

The players checked into the hotel, and Tang Sen originally wanted to take the opportunity to go home.

In the end, my mother thought cleaning the house was too troublesome and refused.

Tang Ling ran over and asked for an internal ticket for the front row.

Tickets to the front of the Staples Center are hard to come by.

Today's game started quite late, at 9:30 pm.

This is Los Angeles, a big city with a rich nightlife, and it just starts at 9:30.

The Donson siblings were sitting on the Magic bench, near the front.

Tang Ling was still a little depressed and asked again if it was really impossible.

She wanted Tang Sen to help her get a Kobe autographed jersey.

She has a big client whose son is a die-hard Kobe fan.

Tang Sen refused.

I don’t even know Kobe.

"It really doesn't work."

Of course, if we ask McGrady to help, it should be possible.

But why bother people?

As he was speaking, McGrady and Kobe, who were warming up and chatting together in the middle of the court, suddenly walked towards him together.

"Don, nice to meet you."

Then Kobe actually stretched out his hand and shook hands with Tang Sen with a smile.

Tang Sen was stunned.

I really don't know Kobe.

Kobe pointed at McGrady and said, "It's Tracy. He told me that he trained with you and that you're a very, very good trainer. So I wanted to get to know you. Maybe we can work together in the future."

The media has reported more than once that Kobe is also a training maniac.

"By the way, didn't Mickey invite you before?" Kobe remembered something.

It seems that the media reported before that Kupchak had invited Tangsen.

"There's a chance."

Tang Sen is not being modest, and that is not popular in the United States.

Kobe sensed Townsend's confidence, nodded, and added, "By the way, you know, Shaq told us before the game that he wanted to teach Brown a lesson, so he told him to be careful."

Tang Sen was stunned and nodded with a helpless smile.

I guess it was some idle media outlet that discussed Brown and O'Neal together.

"It doesn't matter. He's still young. Losing is not a bad thing."

Tang Sen glanced at Brown who was practicing mid-range shots on the court.

In the NBA, O'Neal is the mountain that all centers must face and strive to climb. It's good to have encountered it early and face the reality.

Kobe raised his eyebrows slightly and gave Tang Sen a thumbs up.

Sure enough, as soon as O'Neal came on, he gave Brown a little shock.

He found Brown in the paint, and before Grant could double-team him, he turned around and pushed Brown aside, then dunked the ball like a giant beast.

When he landed, he pulled the basket hard.

It felt like the basketball hoop was about to be pulled down.

Tang Sen sighed silently, this is exactly like a humanoid monster.

(End of this chapter)