Chapter 34: Lao Hu invites
Liu Xiaodong played 32 minutes, shooting 11-of-18 from the field and 16-of-20 from the free-throw line, scoring 40 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks.
The reporters of Hecheng TV and Youcheng TV saw that Du Weibin was being interviewed by the provincial TV station, and knew that it would not be his turn for a while, so it was better to focus on Liu Xiaodong, who was very energetic.
"Xiaodong, first of all, congratulations on winning the scoring title of this game! You scored 16 points in a row in the last four minutes, what is it that makes you feel so good? The female reporter of Hecheng TV asked.
"Thank you! I just want to win this game! Liu Xiaodong was in a very lost mood, if it weren't for his own media, he would have walked straight back to the locker room.
"Can you tell me about Du Weibin's offensive and defensive characteristics? Who do you think is better, he or Wang Zekai? The male reporter of Oil City TV asked in front of the female reporter.
"They're all excellent!" Liu Xiaodong replied and walked straight into the player's tunnel.
"Don't you just get a 40 points, look at you crazy!" Looking at Liu Xiaodong's disappearing back, the male reporter of Oil City TV said angrily.
"When Wang Zekai lost, you asked the same question!" The female reporter of Hecheng TV asked with fire-filled eyes.
The male reporter of Oil City TV was speechless, so he could only walk towards Du Weibin in a gloomy manner, waiting for the next interview opportunity.
At the same time, in the away team's locker room, Lao Hu was chatting with Zhang Tiejun. In front of them stood respectfully Liu Mu and Guo Cheng and other team members.
"Brother Jun, I'm here to visit you this time! I said goodbye to Kuncheng last year, and I haven't seen him for more than half a year, but I miss my brother! ”
"Don't be all this vain, just say what you want!" Zhang Tiejun said bluntly, he would not be stupid enough to think that what the old nonsense said was true, then he wanted to see himself coming to the visiting team's locker room, and he didn't know where he was!
"Look at your military brother, I haven't seen him for more than half a year, why is this little temper still growing." Lao Hu was a little embarrassed, he didn't know if Zhang Tiejun would jump up and cut him after he told the truth.
"Don't you say pull it down, I'm going to lead the team back!" Zhang Tiejun was in a very bad mood, and he didn't have the time to tease the other party here.
"Don't, don't... I say I say! Lao Hu hurriedly grabbed Zhang Tiejun, who was leaving, and then said: "I came this time to tell you something good!" Last year, the Nangang team signed a deal with the Dallas Mavericks to train 15 of the team's picks over a three-month period. Now there is still one place left, I want Liu Xiaodong in your team to make up for this place, what do you think? ”
"Well, that's a good thing!" Zhang Tiejun smiled in surprise, he knew that the Americans' special training was still very useful, especially for Liu Xiaodong, who was a little thin now, and the help was even more self-evident.
"It's good, it's just..."
"Just what?" Zhang Tiejun looked at Lao Hu with an embarrassed face, and couldn't help muttering in his heart, do you still want to collect the registration fee?
"It's just that the time is a little urgent, the training is scheduled to start on April 1st, if you want Liu Xiaodong to go, you have to pack up your things and prepare to set off in the next few days." Lao Hu looked at Zhang Tiejun with some apprehension in his heart, he knew how important the next divisional competition was to this old friend.
"What do you think of Xiaodong's future?" Zhang Tiejun asked calmly after pondering, he wanted to know if Lao Hu in front of him knew Liu Xiaodong, and whether Lao Hu would not be able to fully develop Liu Xiaodong's true potential after he decided to release him.
"If he can maintain his health and the indomitable fighting spirit he has today, I think he can achieve what I achieved back then, or even higher!" Lao Hu also made this decision temporarily after watching this game, and it is almost impossible to say how well he knows Liu Xiaodong. But he understands that young players with talent and fighting spirit will not be too bad as long as they are guided to achieve reasonably!
"I don't have any opinion, you can ask Xiaodong what he thinks!" Zhang Tiejun looked at Liu Xiaodong who walked in and said very reluctantly.
Lao Hu was overjoyed in his heart, and couldn't wait to chat with Liu Xiaodong warmly, recounting what he had just said.
"I'm sorry, I can't go to the United States with you!" Liu Xiaodong refused after listening to it and thinking about it. Although he was excited to see his idol, he would not choose to give up his dream.
"Xiaodong, you think clearly before answering!" Without waiting for Lao Hu to say anything, Zhang Tiejun hurriedly reminded that he didn't want to leave any regrets because Liu Xiaodong was not thoughtful.
"I've figured it out, Coach!"
"Can you tell me why you refused? You know, many people want to go to the United States for special training, why don't you? Lao Hu asked curiously.
"For the dream! Ever since I was in high school, I wanted to join Hecheng University and bring a national championship trophy to the team! Now the opportunity has come, and I must fulfill this dream! Liu Xiaodong replied with a firm gaze.
"It's an almost impossible dream! You must know that there are a total of eight teams like Xiang Bingcheng University in the country. And the Northeast District, where Hecheng University is located, accounts for as much as half, not to mention that you win the championship, it is difficult to break through to the Eastern Region finals!
Although Zhang Tiejun was very unhappy when he heard Lao Hu's words, he also knew that it was difficult to break through this death group. Needless to say, winning the championship, but the next time I play against Bingcheng University, it is a question of whether I can lose less.
"I know it's hard! But I just want to work hard and fulfill my dream! ”
"This..."Lao Hu didn't know how to persuade him, he knew that Liu Xiaodong's idea was good, but it was really a bit unrealistic!
Xiaodong, you have to know that your shortcomings now are shooting and physical confrontation. If you want to play professional basketball, you have to overcome these issues early to get a good pick in your future CBA draft. And if you go to the United States for three months of special training, your shortcomings will be well improved, and your bounce and offense can also be improved, which is a good opportunity for you. Zhang Tiejun was a little anxious, he really wanted to see Liu Xiaodong get better.
"Coach, I know that you and Senior Hu are both good for me! But I also have my own ideas, although going to the United States for special training can increase strength and shooting accuracy, but my current game experience is not something that can be given by the other side, and I can also train in this country for physical fitness and shooting, so why bother to go far. Although Liu Xiaodong said so, he also knew that training in the United States was good, but he really wanted to bring a championship trophy to his hometown!
"Well, since you have your own ideas, I won't force it." Lao Hu was a little disappointed, he chatted with Zhang Tiejun briefly, then returned to the hotel where he stayed to pack his things, and prepared to go to his old friend's house for two days, and by the way, persuade Liu Xiaodong.