The next day, the time entered December.

The beginning of a new month means the arrival of new competition.

At nine o'clock in the morning, the training hall in the Staples Center was in full swing.

On the training ground, the players are spreading out while the coaches are pointing around.

Under one of the hoops, the largest number of people gathered.

Kobe Bryant and Gasol are coaching a group of youngsters to practice.

Chu Xuan looked at it, and then walked over.

In the center of the crowd, Kobe Bryant was doing a demonstration with a smile on his face, and under a series of inside foot movements, Kobe Bryant put the basketball into the basket in a chic and elegant manner.

I have to say that Kobe's achievements in basketball skills are indeed admirable. You must know that his own physical condition and talent are not particularly outstanding, and being able to have today's achievements and skills is completely the result of hard training.

Chu Xuan applauded and said, "Kobe, in my opinion, you should be more of an insider. You're a little short in height, but with this series of fantastic steps, I think you can still be a Hall of Famer. ”

Kobe Bryant turned his head and smiled at Chu Xuan: "I agree with what you said, height is not the biggest constraint, the key is to be confident and hardworking, and to dare to think and dare to fight." ”

In the second half of the sentence, Kobe Bryant obviously said it to a group of young people around him.

Chu Xuan laughed: "So, you must have regrets?" Haha, now you have every chance to make up for it. Well, there are so many talented young people standing around you, you can train them. ”

Bryant laughed, "Dude, as you wish." I'm working on it, and I hope that with my help, they can all be All-Stars. ”

Hearing Kobe Bryant say this, Whiteside, Noll, Thackeray, Kelly and others couldn't help laughing. In the past few days, Kobe's guidance to them has really made them very rewarding.

As he spoke, Kobe Bryant handed the ball to Knoll and motioned for him to practice what he had just done.

"Kobe, my brother, you can't forget me. If they can become stars, my credit cannot be erased. Gasol, who had been standing next to him, spoke up, and in these days, he was also helping newcomers, guiding them in their inner consciousness and pointing out some of the problems of coping.

"Paul, the sense of accomplishment in nurturing new players is the preserve of old guys who can't play the ball. You're still young, so you should stay focused. Kobe Bryant grinned and teased.

"Kobe, you don't want me to get old, but we have to face it. I'm an old guy too, of course, you're older than you. Still, you can be trusted. ”

Chu Xuan looked at Pau Gasol, and at this time, the Spaniard looked at Kobe Bryant with a lot of dependence. This made Chu Xuan sigh in his heart, he was still doing Gasol's work some time ago, hoping that he could take on the responsibility of a leader. However, it turned out that Gasol was indeed only suitable as a green leaf, which made Chu Xuan give up his requirements for him.

In fact, it is very good that Gasol does not have a strong sense of competition. Because in this case, it will be completely conducive to the progress of his future work.

"Paul is right, you two are old guys. But my faith in you is unchanging. I still think you're the best combination in the league, and your importance is still beyond words. I'm sure you can feel that the team is getting better. So, guys, we need to keep focused and keep the confidence to win. Chu Xuan said.

"Haha, Chu, are you having a mobilization meeting again? However, I really agree with what you say. We have to keep winning. Kobe Bryant's expression was relaxed, but his seriousness did not change in the slightest, and as he spoke, he saw him look at the group of teammates around him. So, boys, you have to work harder. As a big brother and senior, I will spare no effort to urge you. ”

Draymond Green laughed: "Kobe, maybe everyone needs your urging at the beginning. But, I guess we don't need it anymore, and the four o'clock in the morning view of Los Angeles has already drawn us in. ”

Chu Xuan suddenly laughed, Green always seemed to be so naughty. But judging from the time he joined the Lakers, he does have a lot of talent, and his fighting spirit can always influence others. This allowed him to slowly gain some influence in the dressing room.

Hearing Green say that, Kobe Bryant smiled coolly, "Hey, man, are you sure you feel that spirit?" I feel the need for me to train you. ”

Green suddenly looked happy and grinned: "If it really can, I think I will spare no effort." ”

Kobe Bryant also smiled: "Then, tomorrow morning at four o'clock, you can come here." ”

When Green heard this, his eyes suddenly widened, and he waved his hand again and again: "Oh no, God, that was too early, I think we can push back the clock by an hour or two." ”

Seeing Green's appearance, everyone couldn't help laughing.

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The free practice lasted about an hour.

Subsequently, according to the arrangement of the coaching staff, the team began to practice possession.

Ball control training is a training session that Phil Webber attaches great importance to, and he believes that players must have excellent ball control skills, which will give players a very good sense of the ball, so as to be able to enhance offensive awareness and passing ability. And if a player doesn't have the ability to hold the ball, then the effect will be quite weak.

The Lakers' current tactics are based on D'Antoni's run-and-gun system, so this requires each player to have a certain ball control foundation, passing ability, and independent offensive awareness.

In the possession training session, among the outside players, Steve Blake performed the best. Among the interior players, Knoll seems to have a lot of experience, so the training seems to be very relaxed.

After a training session, Chu Xuan saw the solid basic skills of NBA players. Just talking about this dribbling, Chu Xuan's biggest feeling is that if he goes to the CBA, Thackeray can play point guard.

After the training session, the players start to rest.

During this period, media began to arrive one after another to collect news materials.

Then Phil Webber arrived and arranged an intra-team match to practice the tactics laid out by the coaching staff.

Chu Xuan and Dan Antoni served as the coaches of the two teams respectively, while Phil Webber watched from the sidelines in order to be able to identify problems well.

In this match, Chu Xuan led the team's bench group, and Dande Antoni led the starter.

Although there is a huge disparity in the strength of the lineup, Chu Xuan still unexpectedly defeated Dande Anthony in the coaching process, and rarely led the substitute to win the start.