007: Outside the NBA

Today's practice game was a near-disgrace for Brockman, who was supposed to dominate the Development League as a player who was sent down from an NBA team. But today, he was actually blown up by a little-known second-round show.

That's right, it's a blowout. Brockman's performance on the training pitch today was terrible, and he couldn't do anything with Link on both ends of the pitch offensively and defensively.

Defensively, Link's three-pointers and shooting made Brockman uncomfortable. In the past, Link didn't shoot from a distance, so he just had to shoot and not shoot in defense.

Today, however, as long as Link is given a little space, he can hit a long shot!

Shooting 4-of-5 from three-point range, this is Link's report card today. Everyone on the blue team was surprised by Link's three-pointer, but Upshaw kept smiling.

After all, he had already been surprised in advance last night.

This shooting percentage is not an exaggeration at all, on the training ground, when the opponent is not very defensive, Grant. Hill was able to shoot so accurately.

Link remembers that Grant. Hill's three-point shooting percentage in the 10-11 season was close to 40 percent. Although the small-ball era had not yet begun at that time, there were not many three-point shots. But it's pretty good to be able to get this statistic when you shoot nearly 4 three-pointers per game.

That's why Link dared to throw a three-pointer on Brooke's head with impunity.

And on the defensive end, Link also made Brockman very embarrassed. He made four turnovers today, three of which were tackled by Link and one was dribbled out of bounds under Link's pressure. In the back-to-back attack, the rough Brockman didn't pose much of a threat to Link.

During the entire 20-minute training session, Brockman scored just two points and shot 1-of-9......

"The Big White Bear" undoubtedly proved one thing to Conor today, that is, he has no strength and possibility to transform into a small forward. With his ball-handling ability and offensive level with the ball, it's no wonder that he won't be robbed of more than a dozen in the NBA.

And what annoyed Brockman even more was that Link was constantly trash talking at him throughout the game. From the first three-pointer to the last steal, Link's broken mouth never stopped.

Under Link's devastation, Brockman became more and more impatient. And the more impatient he is, the worse he plays.

At the end of the 20-minute training session, Link won by 13 points. At the end of training, Brockman's only takeaway was the complaining gaze of his teammates.

He took too many shots by himself, but only hit one goal. Unless you are Kobe, anyone who plays with such efficiency will be looked down upon by his teammates.

"Toot toot!"

In the end, it was Connell's whistle that saved Brockman from the abyss of terror. Link gently placed the ball on the wooden floor, with a look of unfinished expression.

"You've got to be glad it's just a 20-minute training match, Joan. Otherwise, you probably won't want to play basketball for the rest of your life. After the training match, Link looked at Brockman playfully.

Today, I can be regarded as raising my eyebrows. And if you perform well in training matches, you will definitely be noticed by the coach! Playing time, all Link wants is playing time.

Looking at the appearance of the Asian in front of him, Brockman was angry. He gritted his teeth and walked back to the locker room on his own, while the rest of the blue team barely clapped en masse!

Finally, someone can clean up that high-spirited so-called "NBA player"!

Seeing Brockman walking to the locker room on his own, Vixen. Conor didn't hold on either. Anyway, players like them who have been sent down will be recalled from time to time, and Connell doesn't care if he has a good relationship with the others.

"Everybody's doing well in today's training, especially you, Link, you made everyone's eyes shine today."

Conor didn't hesitate to use the words of praise on Link, and the others around Link nodded in agreement. Some of those who were close to Link even reached out to high-five him.

The memories of the body's previous owner told Link that he wasn't very popular here. But today, he was the focus of the whole team.

So, that's competitive sports. In competitive sports, victory is everything. Wasn't Yao Ming also looked down upon by O'Neal when he first entered the NBA? But then why did O'Neill respect Yao Ming? Isn't it because of Yao Ming's strength that he is convinced.

As long as you can win, many things will be solved, including gaining the respect of others.

"But don't be complacent, I hope everyone can give their all for tomorrow's game! Alright, that's the end of today's training, everyone disband! ”

Conor clapped his hands and turned to leave. Only the players were left on the pitch, and they walked to the locker room in groups.

"Hahaha, you're amazing! See Brockman's expression!? He's like a big stupid guy who has been bullied and wants to go home to his mother! Hahahahaha! ”

After the team disbanded, Upshaw was the first to run up to Link and laugh insolently.

"Seriously, you made me want to get smashed on the back of the head. You're acting better than ever. The cheerful black guard couldn't help but touch the back of his head, and if he came for a moment and suddenly became stronger, maybe the NBA would have hope.

Well, of course, there is a good chance that you will die.

Before entering the NBA and losing his life, Upshaw's first concern was survival. Although it was only the middle of the month today, he didn't have much money in his pocket. After all, the whole family depends on him.

"Link, shall we go to the car wash this afternoon?"

"Car wash?" Link was a little surprised, "You want to wash the car?" ”

"What kind of car wash, you forgot, my cousin Rogge said that we can earn $50 a day by going to the car wash at night to work part-time! If you go for 20 days a month, that's $1,000 income! ”

"Concurrent...... Part-time? "Link looked at Upshaw in disbelief, aren't you a professional?

But soon, Link put away his surprised expression. Because "his" memory tells him that there are many cases of development league players playing while doing other jobs.

The point guard who was on the first team with Link today, he was a teacher in a middle school. They will only be there when the game is about to be played. Brockman's inside partner is said to be a barber......

And Link and Upshaw are even more powerful, living two "unemployed vagrants". To put it mildly, they are professional footballers, but to say that they don't have a job and like to daydream.

But people always have to have just the right meal, and it is not enough to generate electricity with love. So, Link also went to the car wash with Upshaw a few times to work part-time.

I worked until one or two o'clock in the morning, and I had to get up early to train the next day. That's a day in the life of a development league player, and sports cars, the media, and spending money have nothing to do with them.

Link looked at Upshaw and felt a little sad. What are players like them holding on to? If you go to Europe or go to the CBA, most of them can get a decent salary.

But this group of "dead brains", they are stubbornly guarding the nearest pass to the NBA. Link shook his head, one foot in the door, the other out of the door. This group of people has subverted Link's perception of the word "professional player".

Yes, there are not only writers in this world, but also writers. There are not only singers, but also bars singing. There are not only people who are shrouded in the halo, but also people outside the halo

Not only is there the NBA, but there is also a dark corner called the NBA Development League......

"Go ahead, Zike, I want to practice more tonight."

Thinking of this, Link shook his head. He now has a chance to escape this fate, and he doesn't want to waste it.

The sooner you fill that progress bar through training and improve your strength, he will enter the NBA as soon as possible. If he could, he would hire Upshaw as his trainer. Even this earns more than playing in the NBDL.

In short, no matter what, training, playing and then getting noticed is the only way Link can change his fate!

"Practice?" Upshaw was startled at first, then shook his head with a smile, "I kind of know why your kid has improved so much." Well, if you don't have a place to eat tonight...... My family is always welcome. ”

Upshaw patted Link on the shoulder and walked out of the basketball court. If he could, he would like to stay and practice. But there was no way, Link only had to solve his own food and clothing. And Upshaw, he is the pillar of the family.

"Thank you, Zike."

"Cut, see you later!"

Watching Upshaw leave the gym, Link bit his lip.

He can't save all the players in the Development League, but he can at least save himself and Upshaw.

So, Link began to practice his spot-up shots. He knows that with his current physical fitness, the only thing he can impress an NBA team is shooting!

The NBA has always welcomed accurate three-point shooters.

The basketball bounced back on the hardwood floor over and over again, and the "little white bar" in front of Link's eyes was slowly filling......

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