During the half-time confrontation, Zhu Fangyu was not arranged to play.

By the time the game was full-time, the Lakers were divided into three groups as in the past, the starting group, the bench group and the bench group.

Zhu Fangyu was assigned to the bench group!

Zhu Fangyu looked surprised and excited when he heard the assignment, he didn't expect Jackson to really let him play!

Even if it's just a training match.

"Come on, this is your best chance."

Before the full-court confrontation training began, Sun Hao patted Zhu Fangyu on the shoulder and said.

Zhu Fangyu nodded vigorously.

The opportunity is right in front of him, it's up to him to see if he can grasp it!

The first games started were between the starting group and the substitute group.

The only change from last season's Lakers starters is that Malone has become Walker.

And after Walker was given a dismissal by Jackson, he also ran tactics honestly on the court.

The only time he wasted his investment, he was caught by O'Neill and "educated" for a long time.

People have many habits, but most of them have a lot to do with the environment.

When he was in Boston, Pierce was Walker's best brother, plus he was the core of the team, and the management would not talk about him at first, he could play any way.

Slowly, he developed the habit of throwing money.

But when it comes to the Lakers, no one from the coaching staff to his teammates will indulge him.

He is a newcomer and can only choose to converge.

Of course, there is a more important point, playing with Sun Hao, he has an inexplicable sense of belonging.

Sun Hao encountered a playoff-level confrontation in a training match.

Opposite him was Gary Payton.

It's not like he hasn't played Payton before, but this is the first time he's playing a training game.

As it turns out, Payton is the kind of guy who "gives 100 percent as long as it's a game."

The small actions of the audience, non-stop trash talk.

If this was placed when he first entered the alliance, Sun Hao estimated that he would have to fight with him.

But now that Sun Hao, who has matured, is obviously immune to these.

And Peyton's defensive intensity just gave Sun Hao the opportunity to show his new "weapon".

A back-hitting turn and leaning back hit, leaving Jackson in a trance.

This is...... Is Kobe Bryant back?

Including O'Neill, his eyes widened.

But he didn't think the same way as Jackson.

Sun Hao, this guy actually learned everything Kobe Bryant is best at!

He went directly over and hugged Sun Hao's head and kissed it hard.

And he's now more sure he's going to reconcile with Kobe.

Because Kobe Bryant is really not that important to him.

The resentment was because he cared in his heart, but he found that he really didn't care now.

Without Kobe, where did Sun Hao come from!

Peyton, there are some people behind who don't have a move to take Sun Hao.

He is strong in the anti-face basket, and the anti-back basket effect is actually not so good.

This is also one of the reasons why he was always taught to be miserable when he defended against Jordan.

Jordan's strength is one thing, and being a point guard himself is another.

Even in the '90s, point guards who played with their backs to the basket were rare.

If you encounter fewer in the game, you will naturally not spend a lot of effort on research.

And Sun Hao is really smart when he plays, sometimes turning around with his back to break through, sometimes turning around with his back and leaning back, even Payton is difficult to handle.

After a confrontation game, it felt that Sun Hao, who was defending Payton, was uncomfortable in the first half of the game, but Payton was blown up by Sun Hao in the second half of the game.

After reading it, Jackson used to laugh and became KFC, because Sun Hao has evolved again.

To paraphrase a phrase used by the media before: the sky is his limit!

After this quarter, it was followed by the bench and bench groups.

Sun Hao stood on the sidelines watching the battle, and his eyes fell on Zhu Fangyu for the first time.

Today's training session was the first time in the Lakers' training camp of the new season, and Jackson focused on the state of the new players.

Zhu Fangyu must have a good enough performance if he wants to stay.

On the bench side, Payton, Christie, Horry, Kukoc, Anderson.

On the bench, Louis Williams, Damon Jones, Zhu Fangyu, Brian Cook and Mourning.

Mourning was assigned to the bench group, and Jackson was clearly going to examine him individually.

The game started quickly, with the bench taking the lead, Kukoc's response, and Horry's cutting layup for an easy score.

The two have not fought together before, but when it comes to their age, the tacit understanding may only require a look.

Louis Williams broke through with the ball and was ruthlessly bloodied by Anderson.

The same trick that works in summer league doesn't work well in the NBA.

Even in training matches, there is a gap between the two.

Louis Williams isn't the type to play in the first place.

The bench played a fast attack, Payton took the ball to the frontcourt, and only Zhu Fangyu on the bench team retreated in place because he was standing at the top of the arc.

Payton made a nice slow three-step dodge layup.

Most people's impression of Payton is that of a defensive giant, but in fact, his offense is not bad, and his average points per game for more than ten years at his peak are close to or 20+.

Zhu Fangyu was shaken away, but he didn't give up defense, but struggled to cover Payton's ...... hand.

There was also a forward rush when the ball was covered, which directly knocked Payton down.

After falling to the ground, Peyton stood up and threw and trash at Zhu Fangyu.

But what he didn't expect was that Zhu Fangyu was not frightened by him, although he didn't say anything in his mouth, he pushed back firmly in his hand.

Peyton didn't expect Zhu Fangyu to do that at all, and was directly pushed to the ground for the second time.

This time, Peyton was completely furious, and when he got up again, he was about to fight with Zhu Fangyu, and he also greeted Zhu Fangyu's mother in his mouth.

Zhu Fangyu also unceremoniously waved the fist in his hand.

Seeing that the training match is about to turn into a brawl.

"What the hell are you doing?"

O'Neill rushed into the arena and yelled at the two of them.

Sun Hao also quickly entered the scene and pulled Zhu Fangyu back.

He was not worried that Zhu Fangyu would be bullied, but that Peyton would be beaten......

The conflict was quelled, and then most of the Lakers players looked at Zhu Fangyu with a strange look in their eyes.

It's the first time they've seen a trial player clash with a regular player.

"I'm afraid it's hard for your national team teammate to stay."

O'Neill returned to the sidelines, turned to Sun Hao and said.

The NBA is a personal love affair, and Zhu Fangyu is a little not sensible.

Sun Hao smiled bitterly and nodded.

He knew that Zhu Fangyu was very rigid on the field, but he didn't expect it to be so rigid.

"Huh!"

But at this moment, Zhu Fangyu received a ball from Williams and hit a three-point shot from the outside.

O'Neill paused for a moment, then reached out and rubbed his chin with interest.

After the two teams played, the bench beat the bench 23-13.

Mourning, Jackson's main subject, appeared to be in average condition.

This is also completely normal, Mourning is different from Walker and Payton, he hasn't played for a long time, and it would be strange if he could get better as soon as he was in shape.

Damon Jones, the best performer on the bench side, scored two three-pointers and scored six points.

Zhu Fangyu scored a 3-pointer, and then Payton didn't score too much against the defense.

At the end of the training, Walker, Payton, Mourning, Louis Williams, and even Zhu Fangyu, what Jackson wanted to inspect was basically investigated.

After training was over, Jackson announced the disbandment of the team.

However, he didn't immediately look for Zhu Fangyu, but called Peyton to his office first.

"Do you think the team should keep Zhu?"

Jackson asked Peyton for a moment.

The decision on whether a player should stay or not is usually decided by the general manager and the head coach, and Jackson is better to ask him directly for his opinion.

But this is also a Zen master, and many of his thoughts are different from ordinary people.

"It's okay for him to stay."

Peyton's answer surprised Jackson.

He originally thought that Peyton would count Zhu Fangyu well, and then oppose Zhu Fangyu's stay.

After all, the conflict between the two in front of them is not small, if it weren't for O'Neal, they would have already fought.

And his thoughts are not complicated, Zhu Fangyu's performance is not bad, barely able to meet the requirements of the 15th person, but he still has to consider the team.

Payton's role in the new season will be very important, and if there is a conflict between him and Zhu Fangyu and ruin the atmosphere of the team, it will be more than worth the loss.

So if Peyton has an opinion, he would rather not have Zhu Fangyu.

"Actually, I like that guy a lot."

Peyton's next words took Jackson even more by surprise.

"I've been playing in the NBA for so many years, I've seen all kinds of players, and there are a lot of Zhu types, and I like this kind of tough guy, especially if he's my teammate."

Jackson smiled and nodded.

Maybe that's Gary Payton.

You can die and live with you on the field, but you can also be called brothers and sisters off the field.

The premise is that you have to be as hard as I am.

Zhu Fangyu's ability is not to mention, at least this aspect meets Peyton's psychological expectations.

Jackson nodded, motioned for Payton to go back, and asked him to call Walker by the way.

Zhu Fangyu hadn't left the training hall yet, he and Sun Hao were sitting there waiting for news.

When he saw Peyton being called, he felt half cold.

When Peyton returned, Walker was called again.

"I shouldn't be able to stay."

Zhu Fangyu said to Sun Hao very seriously.

The two people Jackson called were in conflict with him during the training match.

"Wait, it's not too late."

Sun Hao said with a smile.

Originally, when O'Neill told him that Zhu Fangyu was not playing, he thought it was similar.

But Jackson is called Peyton and Walker, and he thinks there is a drama.

After all, if you really don't care about Zhu Fangyu, why bother so much? Just let him go back.

After a few more minutes, Walker came back, walked up to Zhu Fangyu and patted him on the shoulder with a smile, saying that Jackson told him to go to the office.

Zhu Fangyu's expression became even more nervous.

I have to say that although no one on the field is cowardly, Zhu Fangyu is still a little shy off the field.

"I like this guy."

Sun Hao and Walker weren't very familiar, so he didn't ask Walker Jackson what he said, but he didn't expect Walker to speak first.

"Didn't you fight him before?"

Sun Hao asked curiously.

"That's why I like it, and people like this make you feel safe as teammates."

Sun Hao was stunned for a moment.

But he smiled and nodded.

Walker's personality is actually the same as Payton in some ways.

Or rather, that's what many stars of the last century have in common.

After waiting for a while, Zhu Fangyu returned to the training camp with a smile on her face, and couldn't wait to walk quickly to Sun Hao's side.

"I'm probably going to play in the NBA!"

Zhu Fangyu couldn't hold back her excitement and said.

"Remove the word maybe."

Sun Hao smiled and got up, he had already guessed the result from Walker's words.

"Well, I'm going to play in the NBA!"

Zhu Fangyu said very cooperatively.

Sun Hao laughed after hearing this.

In history, Zhu Fangyu is not so far away from the NBA.

Less luck, less chance, less self-discipline.

But now, he's got one foot in the NBA.

"Don't be proud, set small goals for yourself, and strive to stay in the team."

Sun Hao said with a smile.

"No problem!"

Zhu Fangyu was also arrogant at this time, and he was like two people in front of him.

Sun Hao stretched out his hand and slapped Zhu Fangyu's chest again.

He suddenly felt that Zhu Fangyu could really play a place in the NBA.

In the next few days, the Lakers tried out a group of players.

And a week later, they signed non-guaranteed contracts with several of them, including Zhu Fangyu.

A 3-year contract with a full non-guaranteed base salary.

This is what Zhu Fangyu received.

This may seem rubbish to fans who are used to seeing big contracts.

But in fact, this is the path that most of the NBA's bottom players need to take.

From playing well in Summer League or other tournaments to win a tryout for yourself, then doing well in a tryout to win a non-guaranteed contract, then standing out from a player without a guaranteed contract and staying in the squad, to playing and turning an unguaranteed contract into a guaranteed ......

The road to be taken, and the effort to be made, are beyond imagination.

You think the NBA is close to you, it's because you're a fan, and when you're a player, it's incredibly far away from you.

However, Zhu Fangyu was still very excited.

Before him, only Sun Hao, Wang Zhizhi, Yao Ming, Battle, Yi Jianlian, and only a handful of people were able to sign contracts with the NBA.

Now he is the sixth, and as Sun Hao said, he is the first person on the front line.

Of course...... Not enough!

He wants to be like Sun Hao said, strive to stay in the team and really play in the NBA!

……

The Lakers' training went well.

Walker, Payton are still strong, and what you have to admire is Jackson's ability, their character issues are completely suppressed.

What is pleasing is that Mourning, after training regularly with the team, he gradually found his game form.

And because the Lakers are now relatively weak in the big forward bench, Jackson tried to let Mourning and O'Neal partner for a period of time in the twin towers.

The effect is surprisingly good.

This will be a miracle move for Jackson in the new season.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, in early October, the NBA preseason kicks off.

The Lakers sit at home and host their first preseason opponent, the Bulls.

This game is a preseason game, but it has attracted a lot of attention both in the United States and at home.

The United States is because the Lakers' new season lineup is full of highlights, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a new F4, even F5, although it is a preseason, it is also the official debut of the Lakers;

Not to mention domestically, in addition to these, the Bulls have Yi Jianlian and Paul, who is very optimistic.

It's a pre-season, but it's not just a pre-season.