"You don't have a lot of attention today, buddy." Whiteside's big rough hand rested on Addison's shoulder, and his brow furrowed slightly, "Do you have anything on your mind?" ”

Tomorrow is the second playoff game against the Wizards, and the whole team is working together in the training hall. It was close to noon, but Addison seemed to be becoming more and more distracted, looking at the entrance of the court passage from time to time. This look was seen by Whiteside, who had a good relationship with him, and naturally felt strange.

"Or are you hungry?" James. Ennis smiled and said, "Why don't we give up those tasteless nutritious meals at noon and go eat some delicious pizza?" ”

The Chinese point guard rolled his eyes, and before he could respond, assistant coach David Brown. Fitzdale had already appeared behind Ennis with a black face: "If you're willing to pay, James, I'll go with you for pizza...... I can also give you the privilege of sitting on the bench for the whole game tomorrow for free, do you like it? ”

Ennis was taken aback, as Spoelstra had just scheduled a change in his squad and moved him to the starting line-up. He didn't want to be thrown back to the bench for a piece of pizza, and he'd have to talk to Daniel. Granger and Taylor. Johnson fights for a spot.

"How so, dear David?! Of course I know how important nutritious meals are to me, and I was just kidding! Just a joke! ”

Spoelstra, who was watching the progress of the training, shook his head, and he looked at his watch, intending to finish the morning's training. But just then, footsteps were heard at the entrance to the stadium.

Walking in was a member of the Heat's uniform team and Addison's agent, Sam Brown. Bernie, and a black man in a baggy tracksuit. The black man was about 6'4" tall and about fifty years old. The body has been slightly slackened, but the shoulder blades are still broad and powerful, and the body is still straight and straight.

He walked in as if nothing had happened, ignoring the gaze of everyone in the stadium looking at him, his gaze swept over the crowd of players, and finally settled on Addison. The middle-aged black man grinned and said loudly in his deep, hoarse voice, "I'm still punctual, Addison!" ”

……

"Add, add, add...... Gary. Peyton!!! "James. Ennis's mouth opened wide in surprise and rubbed his eyes vigorously, "Oh my God, I read that right, right?!" It's 'The Gloves' Payton!! ”

There was a sigh of sighing on the training ground, and almost all the Heat players paid attention and focused, and the young players even whistled a few times excitedly. There's no way there's no one here who doesn't know the famous 'Gauntlet' Payton, even though he's been out of the league for almost a decade.

Once the leader of the Seattle SuperSonics in the 90s, the only miracle in NBA history to win the D-POY (Best Defensive Player) honor as a point guard, 9 times selected to the NBA All-Star team, 9 times selected to the NBA All-Star team, 9 times selected to the league defensive team, and the league steal king...... This guy is going to be able to defend against Michael in the finals. Jordan played the worst shooting percentage in the Finals of his career, and not only defensively, his skillful back-to-back singles and accurate mid-range shots are also his signature skills, and he averaged 20+8 per game at his peak.

Why did such a legendary point guard, who had already made a name for himself, come to the Heat's training gym? Payton won a championship with the Miami Heat at the end of his career, so the only reason they could think of was this.

Wade smiled and walked over and hugged Payton warmly, the two of them have always had a good relationship, even after Payton retired and returned to his hometown, they have not broken contact with each other. Payton looked around at the current group of Heat players, except for Wade and Haslem, all the members who won the championship together have left......

The old point guard sighed briefly in his heart, and took a few steps forward slowly: "I know, guys, you must be surprised to see me. But don't worry, I'm not here to join the Heat for a base salary. I don't have enough fuel in my tank to continue playing in the NBA, and I'm tired of getting up at 6 o'clock every morning to train......"

Peyton walked up to Addison and smiled and patted the young man on the back, "Boys, from today onwards, I will be Addison's hired personal trainer." He is responsible for his personal training outside of the team's training camp, as well as the adjustment of his competitive form. ”

The pitch was quiet again, Shabazz. Napier glanced at Addison, who looked calm, with envy, while Whiteside leaned over and whispered, "No wonder you guys were so absent-minded just now, daring you to secretly make such a big deal...... Dude, that's Gary. Peyton! ”

Addison shrugged his shoulders at his teammates, who had been a little apprehensive when he contacted Payton yesterday, but the legendary point guard agreed to his request almost instantly, so cheerful that it felt unreal. As Whiteside said, this is Gary. Payton, recognized by the league as a super point guard.

"Hi Erik, can I stay here for lunch? I miss the taste of nutritious meals a little! Peyton asked aloud at Spoelstra.

The head coach of the Heat smiled mildly: "Of course it's fine, Gary, you're just going home, aren't you?" ”

Peyton's laughter rang loud and he shook his head noncommittally: "If Miami is a home for my career, man, then there are too many of my homes......"

***

The Heat's training hall has its own restaurant, where nutritionists and chefs prepare professional nutritious meals for the players. Although this meal is absolutely bland in taste, or not tasteful at all, it is indeed the healthiest diet for athletes.

"Almost all the players in the league in my time hated nutritious meals because the taste was so bland, like chewing eco-friendly wax...... Gary. Payton said with interest as he cut the chicken on his plate, "But everyone knows that if you keep this food on and put it aside, at least your muscles and internal organs will be in top shape throughout the season." ”

Addison, who sat across from Peyton, raised an eyebrow, he wasn't so resistant to nutritious meals, which tasted and textured bad, but at least they were a quick calorie, protein, and vitamin booster, better than munching on a compressed bar.

"I've heard Dwyann say that you're very disciplined and paranoid about training. That's good, Eddie, and I'll agree to be your personal trainer, and that's a big part of why. If you are a young man who can't control himself, I'm afraid I'll reject your proposal yesterday. Payton said matter-of-factly, "Do you know why I passed on my defensive experience to Kobe Bryant in the first place?" One is because he doesn't care about anyone's eyes and dares to be watched by so many people when he is an all-star and asks me for advice; The second is because I know very well how strict Kobe Bryant is with himself, and only those who are strict with themselves can learn my skills, because it requires a lot of training and thinking in addition to talent. ”

Addison nodded, ready from the moment he decided to extend an invitation to Peyton. He never rejects, and even welcomes training, and as a basketball paranoid, he is willing to do everything that tempers him.

"In case you don't know, I've talked to Dwyane about you more than once since you joined the Heat. I've seen your game footage, video highlights...... I have also analyzed your technical and tactical characteristics. Don't be surprised, boy, for an old guy who has nothing to do but run a training camp, analyzing the young people in the league is already his greatest pleasure. Payton saw the surprise on the other side's face, and he waved his hand meaninglessly, "In my opinion, you are much better than the current young people who are proud of their 30 and 40 points in a single game, and you know well what a point guard does." And I was pleasantly surprised by the ability and awareness you showed on the defensive end, the kind of decisiveness and cunning that I like to see. ”

Saying, Gary. Payton slowly clasped his hands together and smiled a little slyly: "Let me guess, Eddie, your defensive skills and habits...... It's supposed to be an imitation of Chris. Paul, right? ”

Addison made an exaggerated "wow" lip shape, which he didn't expect Peyton to guess so accurately......

"From the season CP3 entered the league, I said that guy's accomplishments would be absolutely high, high. He's a lot like you now, he's full of talent, and his style of play is so mature that he doesn't look like a rookie at all. Peyton was pleased with the young Chinese reaction. Paul's toughness on the defensive end is more in the help defense, and so are you, Addison. Your single defense skills and reflexes need to be honed, and your body needs to be stronger.

"I don't mean to belittle you by saying this, but you are a naturally thin embryo, and you can't hold too much muscle in your bones, and gaining too much weight will only ruin you by injuries. With your current height and development expectations, I personally recommend that you increase your weight to around 80 kilograms and stop gaining weight. ”

Addison listened thoughtfully, and Peyton's current words were very much in line with Rutgers' original assessment of him, and both men advised Addison not to gain too much weight in the offseason, otherwise it would only increase injuries. There are players in the league who are naturally suited to carrying huge tonnage, such as LeBron. James, such as Charles. Buckley; And some people just can't gain weight too blindly, although they are thin, but the strength contained in their bodies is not bad, just like Kevin. Garnett, Rajan. Rondo ...... Of course, Addison is also one of them.

"I can get to work as soon as I can, Eddie. After your afternoon practice, let's have our first lesson, shall we? Peyton ate the last piece of chicken on the plate, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and suggested decisively.

Addison was stunned for a second, then smiled.

- Just what I want!