Chapter 162: The Perverse Duncan
Hill was originally groomed as Tony Parker's successor, and he had a good relationship with Ginobili and others. In his three-year career with the Spurs, he averaged 5.7 points + 1.8 assists per game in the first year, and after showing his potential, he immediately doubled his playing time in the second season, and he successfully handed over 12.4 points + 2.9 assists. In good conscience, in a team like Spurs, that's a very good statistic if you're still on the bench in your second season.
It's a pity that the situation changed abruptly, and Popovich, who was regarded as a father in Hill's eyes, personally sent him to Indiana in exchange for Kawaii Leonard, and since then, George Hill's data has never been able to go further, but Kawaii's strength in the Spurs has soared year by year, and finally won FMVP and double DOPY, and now he has become the core of the team.
Before this, George Hill thought that he had completely let go, but Duncan's mention of it, he couldn't help but feel sad when he looked back on the past.
"I've found his weakness, it's really strong, no wonder Kobe Bryant is so optimistic about him" Duncan didn't pay attention to George Hill's expression, but after discovering Zhang Feng's weakness, he high-fived excitedly.
"Oh? What weaknesses does he have? George Hill didn't look up and asked nonchalantly.
Duncan lowered his head, seemed to hold back a smile, and whispered: "Zhang Feng is fast and shoots accurately, this is his talent, maybe this is the reason why he can achieve it quickly in a few days, but he plays less ball, unlike us who have played for many years before entering the NBA, so his biggest weakness is ......."
"What is it?" Seeing that Duncan didn't continue, Hill asked reflexively.
Duncan smiled mysteriously, "I'll tell you when the game is over, otherwise you turn around and tell him, then my method will be useless."
After saying that, Duncan got up and left: "I'm going to find Bobo and kawaii, come to my house for a drink at night, see you later."
Looking at Duncan in the distance, the word "bastard" in Hill's mouth never spoke. Hill felt obligated to talk to Zhang Feng about the issues mentioned by Duncan, not for the sake of winning this game, but for the better development of the team.
"Hey, Zhang Feng, come here" Hill shouted and beckoned from afar, and Zhang Feng threw down the ball and ran towards him.
"Duncan mentioned one of your weaknesses just now, I think you need to know about it," Hill leaned into Zhang Feng's ear and whispered.
Zhang Feng was stunned for a moment, and then asked, "What weakness?" ”。
"I don't know what the specific weakness is, but he mentioned that you are very talented and can learn everything quickly in the field of basketball, but this is also a weak link, think for yourself!" Hill looked embarrassed and could only say so.
Will there be weaknesses in learning too quickly? Zhang Feng thought about it carefully, what is the weakness?
Zhang Feng can't think of it, but he can ask for a lot of information, the so-called insight into the world is knowledge, if there is any weakness, it must be because of the freezing three feet is not a day's cold, and if you learn too quickly, you may not learn many techniques in depth, but this is only the offensive side is affected by the point, will the defense also suffer?
After thinking deeply, Zhang Feng thought that since Duncan said that, he had discovered a great weakness in his defense, and he began to carefully recall the details of his past defense.
Looking back on the past games, except for the confrontation, Zhang Feng didn't feel that there was anything wrong with his defense. Could it be that his defense is not up to the level of the best defensive player, and Duncan's requirements are too high! Zhang Feng chose to continue to warm up, leaving Duncan's questions behind him.
By 8 p.m., the ATT Center was already full of fans, and the game between the two teams was about to begin.
In the TNT live broadcast room, the trio began their pre-match analysis.
"In today's game, the three veterans of the Kings are rested, the Spurs kawaii and Tony Parker continue to miss the game due to injury, and Ginobili is also rested, and tonight's theme is the Kings Zhang Feng vs. the Spurs" Barkley pouted, he thought the game would be boring.
"No, no, no, I don't agree with you, if you take a closer look, we all know that the ATT Center will have a lower attendance during the Spurs regular season, but the fans who came to the preseason today are almost in time for the Western Conference finals. I bet tonight's game will be very exciting, so let's wait and see what Zhang Feng performs! O'Neill loosened his suit and tie and said excitedly.
"Don't worry, let's take a look at the sideline interviews and see our old friend Duncan," Kenny said, pointing to the TV screen.
At the ATT scene, Maggio really took the microphone to interview, "Hello Duncan, why are you thinking about watching the game today!" ”。
Duncan kept his face as usual, but for some reason, he said in a loud voice: "Let's take a look at the team's new season, and by the way, take a look at Zhang Feng, who has been on fire recently." To be honest, I've never seen Kobe praise that rookie player so much in my years in the NBA, and through my observation in the afternoon, I feel that Zhang Feng and Kobe have a lot of reality."
"And what do you think they're similar about?" Maggio asked.
Duncan laughed and continued to say loudly: "They both have the physical fitness of beasts, the shooting awareness of poisonous snakes, and the two are most similar to defensive awareness, they both feel that they can guard against anyone, and they will never admit it."
"Wow, that's a great review, thank you for the interview," Maggio said, and the interview time was up, otherwise she would have asked a few more questions, because Duncan was very talkative today.
In the TNT live broadcast room, O'Neal looked solemn, and Barkley asked puzzledly, "Shaq, what's wrong?" Don't you be happy that Duncan praises the main players of your team for having the same awareness as Kobe? "yes, what's wrong? Kenny asked.
O'Neill narrowed his eyes, tilted his head and said, "Have you ever seen Duncan who talks and laughs like this?" ”。
"I haven't seen it," Kenny and Barkley replied in unison.
"There must be a demon when things go wrong, so I think Duncan has a conspiracy!" O'Neill said categorically.
On the court, Duncan walked straight to the Kings player area after the interview, which made most of the fans and players on the scene look at him, but Duncan lowered his head and no one could see who he was heading towards.
Hill wanted to get up, but remembered that Duncan had just talked to him in the afternoon, and then he motioned to Carter, but Carter couldn't tell if it was coming at him, so he could only stare at Duncan step by step towards them.
Finally, Duncan walked up to Zhang Feng, who was playing with his mobile phone, stretched out his hand, and said, "Hi Zhang Feng, I'm Tim Duncan".
Justin pushed, Zhang Feng reversed, put away the phone, and stretched out his hands: "Hi, Tim, it's nice to meet you, you have always been my idol, I grew up watching you play."
"Oh? Is it? I thought you were a fan of Kobe, Ray Allen, or the slam dunk master next to you, I have to tell you, you played very well, you have Kobe's style, I hope you continue to maintain, believe in yourself, never admit it, the future NBA is the world of your young people" Duncan said a serious word of encouragement, and after speaking, he hugged Carter again, and before leaving, he turned around and repeated to Zhang Feng: "Believe in yourself, never admit cowardice."
Hill looked stupid from the sidelines, he had never seen Duncan talk like that, and so much, it was so weird.