In September, NBA teams are normally going to start their preseason camps. Soon, the NBA preseason will begin. Then, at the end of October, the new NBA season will begin.

But it's clear that this year is not normal at all. The NBA's collective bargaining is still in the process of breaking down, and NBA officials have confirmed that the regular season will not start on time. So until September, fans weren't looking forward to any movement in the NBA. On the contrary, it was the CBA side that began to frantically brush up on the sense of existence.

NBA players are crazy to rush into China for gold, but this also lets those NBA role players know that the CBA doesn't seem to be able to play well.

During this time, Link and Paul. George seemed to be gone. After all, they are still just two newcomers, and there is not so much business activity, so they can't be exposed as often as other superstars even if they don't have a game.

But in Indianapolis, under Stevens' leadership, Link and George have been in shape.

In Stevens' words to Brickley, "These two guys are just going straight to the regular season right now, and there's no problem!" ”

Brickley agrees with Stevens' assessment that Stevens is not a simple coach who has simulated some of the tactics of the Grizzlies and the Pacers! With similar tactics, Link and George can undoubtedly get the closest experience to actual combat.

Brickley didn't know that Stevens had a "trick" that was to steal other people's tactics.

Stevens likes to study the video footage of the game, so much so that he sometimes can't even take care of his daughter-in-law and children. When studying the footage, Stevens would jot down any tactics he thought were good and then refine them.

As a result, Stevens is always able to make the best decisions in every situation. Because his tactics are a combination of the best of other coaches.

Learn the basic tactics of the Grizzlies and Pacers? It was a piece of cake for Stevens.

And on the basketball court, Link and George's performances also made Brickley happy.

George, on his side, has improved his ball-handling offense. It's not very good, but it can be played occasionally.

In addition, George's biggest improvement is his three-point shot!

Last season, George shot less than 30 percent from three-point range during the regular season. And in the training hall of Butler University, according to the statistics of Stevens' coaching staff, George's three-point shooting rate this summer is around 40%!

Of course, George shot the NBA's three-point line. In order to take care of Link and George, Stevens deliberately posted a circle of NBA three-point lines on the NCAA training ground.

Although training with NCAA players is different from playing real NBA games, Brickley believes that with George's current three-point accuracy, he should have no problem shooting around 35% from three-point range in the NBA next season!

As for Link...... In Brickley's words, "His progress has been incredible!" ”

Half a month ago, Link had been reversed to get Hill's ability for the 07-08 season.

In '07, Hill was 35 years old and had just moved from Orlando to Phoenix. As we all know, the sun at that time was a place where the players relied on running, avoided contact, and demanded more from the players' minds than their bodies.

At the time, Hill was playing like a fish in water in the sun. In addition to Hill's high basketball IQ and accurate shooting, another reason is that Hill was really able to run at that time.

Although the speed is not top-notch, there is no problem keeping up with Phoenix's fast attack.

SO NOW BRICKLEY FEELS LIKE LINK IS GETTING FASTER, AND THAT'S WHAT HE THINKS IS THE MOST BUGGY.

What used to be a difficult run off the ball is now a breeze for Link. The fast attack that he couldn't participate in in the past, now Link can be a dragon.

Brickley still remembers that when he first watched Link, Link basically just passed the ball when he played the fast break because he couldn't run on his own.

But now, Link can put on a good dunk in the fast break.

After gaining weight, flexibility does not decrease, but increases...... Brick's use of the word "incredible" is a fitting one.

While another step toward "Devil's Mountain," Link knows his progress isn't over this offseason.

Link is probably the only person in the world who knows when the NBA will be back in play, with nearly three months left to focus on training before the end of December. At this pace, it's not impossible to move up one level before the start of the regular season!

One offseason with two consecutive promotions, something that Link hadn't expected before

If he is promoted again, Link will be superimposed on the 06-07 season Grant. Hill's abilities.

At that time, Hill was still playing for the Orlando Magic, although the foot full of steel spikes prevented Hill from flying up and hitting rebounds like before. But even Orlando must admit that the Magic couldn't have made the playoffs that year without Hill's solid play.

What was Hill's power that year? It can be summed up very simply - people at that time can still see his peak tail.

He can still use the crossover pull-up jumper he worked on in the summer of 1999 when needed. Or break through your opponent with an extremely concise change of direction.

In other words, Hill at that time had a much stronger offensive ability with the ball than during the Suns period!

Link's current ball-handling offense is divided into two types. One is to open up the space by blocking and dismantling, and the other is to shake out the space by superb footsteps.

But to talk about hard protrusion, it's really not Link's strong point. His first step was not fast enough, and his subsequent outburst was not strong.

Although with the ability to upgrade and his own efforts, Link is faster than Hill in the same period. But in the NBA, a place full of birds and beasts, Link is not too slow at best.

But if he can be upgraded, Link will be able to swing past people from beyond the three-point line in the future. And, it will become a conventional weapon!

When December arrives, people will find out. Link's progress is as fast as a car on a German highway with no speed limit!

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After today's session, both George and Link were happy with their performance.

Link was glad he had come to Indianapolis and trained under Stevens, and he was definitely progressing faster than he was to pan for gold overseas.

In fact, this is why many players are still reluctant to play overseas despite the NBA shutdown.

Playing in a lower-level league may not have been as effective as personal training.

"Link, do you want to go to a nightclub at night? I've heard that a very popular DJ is coming over today, and the scene should be very lively. "After the training on the basketball court, George, who is honest on the surface but is actually an old driver, began to arrange evening activities again.

"Nightclubs? Can I drink and go to Baidi......"

"Hey, order two bottles of juice and we'll have fun. Hey, Link, look. The female reporter who was interviewing Coach Stevens seemed to be pretty good-looking. ”

"Damn, female reporters are ugly? Belch...... It seems that there are too. But it's not unusual for female reporters to be good-looking. "Link didn't care too much, he played a season in the NBA, how beautiful female reporters have not seen it?

Still, out of curiosity, Link glanced up.

I don't know if I don't see it, and I'm shocked when I see it. At this time, the girl who was holding the microphone to interview Stevens actually knew Link!

That's right, Rachel. Demita.

At this time, Rachel also saw George and Link through Stevens's shoulder.

"Coach Stevens, can you explain why you have two NBA players here?" Rachel's question, I don't know if it was in the original plan, or if she wanted to ask it herself.