Kobe said excitedly: "Haoji, in the future, the team's tactical initiation point will be handed over to you, and I will be responsible for catching and shooting!" You're an elongated version of Curry for the Lakers, and then ask your teammates to call me Klay. Thompson bar! ”

"If that's the case, then wouldn't I be a handsome version of Dream Chaser?" Randall muttered to himself.

"Phew, don't be ashamed, you're much uglier than Drummond, okay?" Ci Shiping put his arm around Randall's shoulders and said.

Turner thought for a moment and compared himself to the trend, "So I'm the black version of Bogut?" I think I'm even stronger! I'm supposed to be a bogut gas bates fit! ”

Nick. Yang said with a bitter face: "It seems that I can only be the Laker version of Livingston, but I think I am much better than Livingston!" ”

Hoggist smiled and stopped the comparison between everyone and the Warriors, "Yes, the Warriors are indeed the benchmark for small-ball tactics now, but I believe that as long as we are willing to put in more effort than them and play our own style of small-ball tactics, we will be the new benchmark in the future!" ”

After the Beijing game, Hougist is about to move to Dongguan with the team for the second China match. Before leaving, Hoggist was ready to break his seasonal diet and have a good drink with his father-in-law.

Zhang Weiping prepared a few bottles of Beijingers' favorite two-pot head, and the appetizer was a whole bathtub of hairy crabs!

Haojist's big hand can only break open the crab shell, but he can't do anything about the small crab feet, but fortunately, he is not a particular person, after eating the crab meat and crab roe, he grabbed the crab leg and put the shell into his mouth to chew together. Eating and eating, Haogist couldn't help but think of a pair in the couplet he heard in Deyun Club two days ago, and said with a dumb smile: "I am in response to the sentence 'Eating crabs is not enough, eating crabs is enough, and eating is still insufficient'!" ”

Weng and his son-in-law talked about the future development direction of Chinese basketball during the banquet, and the two who drank high even clamored to develop China into the world's first-class team in five years, and defeated the United States team in the 19 World Cup to win the championship.

"I said my father-in-law, I can say that I can lead China to become a world-class team because I am a member of the team, I can play a role on the court, how can you, a businessman who buys basketball equipment, dare to say that you can help the Chinese team become stronger?" Hoggist drank slightly and spoke boldly.

"Do you think I can become a rich businessman by selling some basketball equipment and know so many people in the circle? It's too naïve, Dad's business is big you can't imagine, almost all over the entire basketball industry, youth training, overseas training, coaching talent introduction and player discovery we have dabbled, it can be said that the next 10 years China's best players are under my agency, there are a few particularly potential seedlings I have sent to the United States to cultivate, a few years later they went to college and entered the NCAA, are good exercises, if one or two can reach your height, tsk, you say I can help the Chinese men's basketball team become stronger? Zhang Weiping proudly drank the wine in the cup.

"To the heights of me? It's not that I'm boasting, there are so many perverted old blacks in the United States who can reach my level! Your idea is so unrealistic! Hoggist shook his head disdainfully.

"Don't underestimate the children of our country, the Chinese population is nearly five times that of the United States, can't you pick out good seedlings if you pick them carefully? Wait and see, when the undefeated myth of NCAA Hoggist is gradually forgotten by people in a few years, there will be a new NCAA miracle belonging to us Chinese! Zhang Weiping poured himself a drink, drank another glass, and said confidently.

"Oh? Dad, you seem to be very confident! Hoggist killed two more crabs as he spoke, "Then we might as well take a gamble and see if the seedlings you like will play in the NCAA first or I will lead the Chinese team to beat the American team in the international competition first!" ”

This time it was Zhang Weiping's turn to be dismissive, "How many years has the U.S. team not lost in an international competition?" Even if you can fight 5 with 1 alone, can you still prevent 5 from 1? It's better to wait for Dad to train you as a helper! ”

"I said my father-in-law, what you said is not right, so you look down on the current players of the national team, right? Let's just say that the sparring level players of the blue team still have a lot of room for improvement! Haugist began to cheer for his teammates.

"It seems that the big victory in the Asian Championships blinded you! How about you lead the team to Eastern Europe before the Olympics next summer? I think then you'll know how far these players are from the top of Europe. Zhang Weiping said.

"Okay, I'll show you what to see, in fact, the strong teams in Europe are all paper tigers!" Hougist finished spitting out a mouth full of crab shells.

Although the two of them were drunk that night, Hoggist got up early the next day, not to mention, these two pots of head are really not good. Flew to Dongguan with the team, Hoggist and Kobe Bryant soaked directly in the training hall, Dongguan was hit once before, there is no "entertainment venue", but even if there is Kobe and Hogist, he doesn't dare to go, Kobe Bryant is because there was a misunderstanding back then, Sister-in-law is strict, and Hoggist is because of his love for his daughter-in-law, disdain to do this kind of thing, if he really has any ideas, the American actress is afraid that he should give him a second child.

The Magic also did not participate in the team's group tour, and Bryant was explaining to Horgist about the changes in his back and footsteps when the Magic came to the arena with a familiar stranger.

"Haoji, Kobe, stop first, and introduce you to someone!" The magician shouted from the sidelines.

Horgist took the opportunity to roll over and wipe inside and pull his arm to complete a dunk. After landing on the ground, he smiled and said to Kobe: "How about it, I have completed today's task well, right?" ”

"Sneak attacks too? Think beautifully, all the previous goals are invalidated, and 100 will be again later! "Kobe Bryant didn't give Hougist any good looks.

"Isn't it? Why are you putting the blame on me if you are careless? Feeling aggrieved, Hoggist picked up the ball and made another dunk under the basket, but heard a crisp "pop". Everyone looked up, and there were many fine cracks on the tempered glass backboard.

"You actually smashed the rebound! Are you trying to avoid training in this way? Bryant asked.

Haugist spread his hands, "Boss, I'm not the powerful O'Neill, this is a complete coincidence, okay?" Besides, this rebound is worth a lot of money! I'm not panicked with a lot of money, how could I do such a stupid thing! ”

"Can you two give some face? We've been standing here for a long time, okay? The magician said embarrassedly.

Hoggist walked over with Kobe Bryant, and the magician pointed to the people around him and said, "Haugie, you should be more familiar with this than us, right?" ”

Horgeste looked at it and exclaimed in surprise: "Yi Jianlian? ”

"That's right, he is the absolute core of your Chinese men's basketball team...... Uh, it might have been you by now...... But it doesn't matter, he is Yi Jianlian, let's get to know each other! There will be many opportunities for everyone to play together in the future! The magician introduced.

"Yes, Brother Yi, it's a pity that I couldn't fight side by side with you in this Asian Championships, I hope you can recover from your injuries, and we will work together to defeat the American team in the Olympics next year!" Haugist stretched out his hand to Yi Jianlian and said in Chinese, after saying that, he suddenly reacted, and asked the magician in English: "What do you mean when you say that everyone will have many opportunities to play together in the future?" I'm afraid it's not the Olympics that will be indicated, right? Hasn't the boss already stated that he will not participate in the Olympics again? ”

The Magic smiled: "Although we slaughtered the Clippers in the last game, I believe you also noticed that we are still a little weak in the power forward position. So this is my last reinforcement before the season, an inside line who can respond in a high position, has shooting, has height, and is physically tough enough - China Gasol - Yi Jianlian! And that's my last surprise for you! That should be a surprise, right? ”

"Definitely a surprise to my Magic! Never before in the history of the NBA has a team dared to hoard Asian players in this way! And you actually gathered three Chinese players at the same time! With this courage, it is not an exaggeration for me to call you the first general manager in NBA history! You trust us yellow people so much, we definitely have to do our best for the Lakers! Hougist said excitedly.

"Hehe, Brother Helian, I can return to the NBA at my age, it's all stained with your light, and I have to thank you too!" Yi Jianlian heard the heartfelt joy of Hoggist, and said with emotion, "Guangdong will be your second hometown in the future, and then tell my brother that I will have all the food, drink and fun!" ”

"No problem!" Hogist replied in Cantonese.

"Do you know Cantonese?" Yi Jianlian asked curiously.

Hauges nodded, "A little bit, I usually watch TVB and listen to Cantonese songs." ”

Kobe Bryant didn't say anything, threw the ball to Yi Jianlian, and asked the magician: "Is the signing completed?" ”

The magician nodded, "You can play at any time!" It depends on whether you need to practice together? ”

"Of course, practice now, and you can let him start in the evening! I think there will be a lot of phone calls between the two Chinese players, right? And Bass's offense is really painful, let's let Julius play the No. 3 position! Bryant said.

"Me? Starting? Yi Jianlian doubted that his English level was not good, did he hear it wrong, he is not a very strong player in the NBA, how can he just sign a contract and not practice with other teammates and directly let him play the starter? If he was in the CBA, he would be able to understand, but this is the NBA, except for the previous years when he had more opportunities with the Bucks and Nets, he was the life of the water cooler, and when the Lakers unexpectedly found him this time, he could hardly believe the Magic's promise to guarantee rotation opportunities and play at least 10 minutes per game.

This is already a pie-in-the-sky thing, Yi Jianlian also understands that this may not be because the magic fancy his strength, but in order to open up the Chinese market and create a gimmick of the Chinese lineup, but he didn't expect that he was brought by the magic to visit the training of the team's two core players just after signing the contract, and he didn't expect Kobe Bryant to let him start directly. Although it is only a preseason game, Yi Jianlian is still very excited, this is Kobe's recognition of himself, and it is more important than anything to be recognized by the team boss!

Yi Jianlian nodded, and walked directly onto the court in casual clothes, ready to start training with Kobe and Hoggist.

Seeing Yi Jianlian working so hard, Hoggist's eyes were still a little moist, Yi Jianlian's eldest brother is also a Ben San person, since returning to the CBA from the NBA, he has been dominant, and he can easily get good results, I thought that this environment would wear down his willpower and make him greedy for comfort and pleasure, but he didn't expect to work so hard, it seems that the magic didn't choose the wrong person!

Kobe Bryant has begun to test Yi Jianlian's flexibility by letting Yi Jianlian defend his back footsteps, and Hougist quietly asked the Magic on the sidelines, "Magic, you tell me the truth, did you sign Yi Jianlian to coax me to be happy and open up the Chinese market by the way, or do you really think he has the advantages you just said?" ”

The magician patted Haugist on the shoulder and said, "You Chinese still lack self-confidence!" You and he are compatriots, don't you believe in his strength? Anyway, he's a player who has proven himself in the NBA! And there are no big fish in the free agent market anymore, so signing him is a matter of course! As for why Kobe Bryant is optimistic about him, I can't say it, but Kobe Bryant has always looked at people based on strength, and he recommended Yi Jianlian to play as a starter, it seems that Yi Jianlian should really have strength, right? Then I really earned this signing by mistake. ”

Hougist no matter what Kobe Bryant thinks, he made up his mind in his heart, it is not easy for Chinese to gain a foothold in the NBA, and he must play a few more blocks with Yi Jianlian at night, use his offensive deterrence to bring away defenders for him, let him have more opportunities to shoot in the open space, and first convince the Lakers fans.

The magician left the training hall, the three continued to train, Hougist often communicated with Yi Jianlian in Chinese, which made Kobe very unhappy, whenever Hoggist spoke Chinese to Yi Jianlian, Kobe shouted on the side: "Hey, Haugie, don't tell me secrets behind my back!" Always saying that Chinese can't let Yi gain a foothold in the team! ”

Hoggist asked Kobe Bryant with a smile: "Boss, I heard that you and Gasol often spoke Spanish back then, I wonder if there is such a thing?" ”

Kobe Bryant was stopped by Hoggist's question, and he said angrily: "Just TM you talk a lot of nonsense!" Next, train you to face the onslaught of the pack! Being able to shoot against two or three people is the basic requirement of a superstar, think about how many three-pointers I have scored against the sky in the face of the bag, and now the team's job is handed over to you! Easy, come and wrap him with me! ”

Yi Jianlian smiled bitterly and forced up with Kobe, Horgist faced the two who pounced on the spot and pulled back to shoot a jumper, and the ball flew to the basket between Yi Jianlian's and stuck directly on the neck of the basket.

"What kind of is this? Is that your shooting level? I fractured my right hand and I was better than you did that year! Kobe Bryant kept talking trash talk.