king of defenders

Chapter 462 Downs' Obsession

Miami, Hyatt Centric Brickell.

A group of people stayed at the hotel, they were Timberwolves players, coaching staff and others from Minnesota.

Some reporters were waiting in the hotel, wanting to interview Timberwolves players, but in the end they couldn't do so. The Timberwolves quickly checked in, entered the room, and isolated the outside world.

Towns shares a room with Garnett.

This is also specially arranged by the team. Although Garnett has returned to the Timberwolves, everyone knows that his career has come to an end, and this will be his last season.The reason why the Timberwolves re-signed Garnett was to let Garnett bring young people.

Towns is the No. [-] pick this year, and his talent has also been recognized by the Timberwolves. The team hopes to build a team around Towns and Wiggins, and the training of Towns has become a top priority.

In the first few games, Towns averaged 20 points and nearly 8 rebounds per game. Such statistics are already amazing for a rookie.

With this kind of performance, Towns also conquered the Timberwolves' management. The team's management has high hopes for him, so every away game arranges him to live with Garnett and accept Garnett's guidance and influence.

Garnett also likes Downs very much, even during training, he often gives advice to Downs, and the two get along well.

"Carl," Garnett yelled, "Hey, relax and smile. Ever since you came to Miami, your expression is a bit off. Is it because of that Chinese player Meng?"

Downs trembled slightly.

Garnett was stunned, smiled, motioned Downs to sit down, and said, "I know, the outside world is comparing you with him. But judging from the previous games, you are much better than him, and What's not to like?"

"I'm not unhappy." Downs shook his head and said, "I'm just looking forward to the match against Meng. I've regarded him as my opponent since the ncaa." Then, Downs sighed and couldn't help but sigh, " To be honest, although Meng was also very good at that time, I just regarded him as one of many opponents and did not value him too much. Compared to that, I cared more about Okafor at that time, after all, that guy was also Inside."

"But later."

"In the summer league and the preseason, Meng became better and stronger, and even made me feel scared. At that time, I knew that my real opponent was not Okafor, but him."

Downs' eyes glowed, and his fighting spirit rose.

He said: "From summer league to preseason, Meng was the best player in our rookie class. I was overshadowed by him. Although I worked hard, people talked more about Meng. Some people even think that I am not worthy of being the No. [-] pick, and that Meng is the 'uncrowned king' among rookies."

"I can not be reconciled."

"I secretly told myself that I must defeat Meng." Towns said: "I want to prove myself and let everyone know that I am better than him. I am the well-deserved No. [-] rookie in this draft."

Hearing this, Garnett smiled slightly, everyone wants to be number one, which is normal.

Patting Towns on the shoulder, Garnett said strangely: "You are already number one, your statistics are the best among rookies, and your performance is something no one else has, isn't it?"

Towns nodded, then shook his head again: "Yes, my statistics are better than Meng, better than other rookies, but I don't think I'm the number one. Only when I beat Meng face to face and beat his team, I Only then can you become the number one. Meng is my biggest opponent, even if his statistics don’t look good, I still think so.”

"Is this Meng really so good?"

Garnett was surprised. Needless to say, Towns' performance averaged 20+8 per game. For a rookie, even if it is compared in the history of the NBA, it is definitely good.

可是唐斯心里的最强对手却不是场均17+6的奥卡福，也不是场均16+7的波尔津吉斯，而是场均得分只有11.6分的孟云。

Why is that?
Garnett shook his head and laughed. He didn't know much about Meng Yun. Judging from the data, he really couldn't see how Meng Yun could become Towns' opponent, but this made him a little curious about Meng Yun.

"Tomorrow is the game against the Heat. I really want to see why Towns values ​​Meng so much?" Garnett thought to himself, waving his hand, "Sleep, you can play against Meng tomorrow."

"Yeah." Downs nodded, his eyes determined, "Tomorrow, Meng, wait for me, tomorrow I will beat you and let everyone know that I am number one."

In fact, even Downs couldn't tell clearly. He didn't know when defeating Meng Yun became an obsession in his heart.

Only by defeating Meng Yun can he let go of his obsession!
Meanwhile, American Airlines Arena.

It was already nine o'clock in the evening, but Meng Yun was still training.

In order to improve himself as soon as possible, Meng Yun trains himself every day, often when his teammates are gone, he still trains in the arena, shooting consecutive three-pointers, practicing control skills, and exercising his strength.
Meng Yun is not ignorant of outside discussions and fans' disappointment. In fact, it is impossible to be completely indifferent, because many fans really care about him and support him.

Meng Yun didn't want to see their disappointed expressions.

For more than half a month, Meng Yun has been training hard every day in order to adapt to the rhythm and confrontation intensity of the regular season earlier, to get through this adaptation stage earlier, to mature himself, so that he can perform outstandingly, and not to let those Fans who care about themselves and support themselves will be disappointed again.

After more than half a month of tempering, Meng Yun has grown up.

"Shh!"

With a soft sound, the basketball was hollowed into the net.

Afterwards, Meng Yun shot again and again and hit each time. His movements were like textbooks, with almost no difference.

Half an hour later, Meng Yun stopped. He gasped for breath, sweat dripping down his face. He was very tired, but he was very satisfied because he could clearly feel his progress.

This feeling satisfies him.

"Crack!"

The door was pushed open.

Craig came in from the outside and smiled at Meng Yun: "I was curious when I heard the voice, so I came to have a look, but I didn't expect it to be you." He looked at his watch and frowned slightly, "It's ten o'clock Why don't you go back to rest, there is a game tomorrow, you have to maintain ample physical fitness. Diligence is right, but it must be moderate."

Meng Yun nodded obediently: "Yes, I see. Coach, don't worry, I will recover after a night's rest, and I will be in good physical condition and full of energy for tomorrow's game."

Seeing Meng Yun's correct attitude, Craig's expression softened. After thinking for a while, he said, "Looking at your hard work, let me tell you a good news in advance. Coach Spoelstra talked to us today, and he wants to Let you play a little bit longer, 25 minutes a game, maybe a little bit more, we're all on it."

"Yeah, really?"

"Of course." Craig said with a smile: "So go back to rest early and save your energy for the game."

(End of this chapter)