278, Oakley Scout
At the end of March, the air flow over the city of Toronto was still cold.
The chill is pressing, showing the climatic characteristics that belong to the country of maple leaves.
Located in the heart of the city, at the Air Canada Centre Gymnasium, a lively team training match is underway.
There are bright lights on the floor, which shows that the environment is quite good.
The different shouts of the players and coaches are mixed together, rendering the atmosphere even hotter.
In the center of the court, a player in a loose No. 14 training uniform is waving at a big man under the rebound.
At this action, a fiery red shadow came straight for him.
The big man's pass across most of the court, which is a direct pass after picking up the rebound.
"It's beautiful!"
Wu Di felt a burst of admiration in his heart, and Milicic's passing crosshairs were getting better and better.
Starting with the basketball, Wu Di did not hesitate, turned over and went straight to the basket opposite.
After striding forward, Wu Di had time to scan his teammates behind him with the afterglow of his eyes, and when he saw that everyone had given up chasing, Wu Di suddenly felt more relieved.
Although it was a training match, Wu Di did not have any reservations when he ran.
The jersey was swollen, and in the blink of an eye, Wu Di had stepped into the free throw line.
Leaping high, a tomahawk cleavage was made.
The action is quite simple, but it makes the scene boil.
"This kind of bounce, this kind of beauty, such ease, only Wu Di can make it."
Nate Robinson, a rookie sitting on the sidelines, couldn't help but wave his short arms, as if he was a little envious.
Although Nate is short, his slam dunk skills are definitely very deep. This was affirmed by Wu Di.
But he was short after all. This restricts him from making more dunk tricks. It also restricts his slam dunk beauty.
Nate's envy reached the ears of his teammates, causing a good-natured laugh.
Because this team training is open to the public, there are media reporters here.
I only heard a voice coming from behind Nate: "Nate, it is said that you have some thoughts about Wu Di?" ”
Nate's eyes widened as he asked, "You're from the Toronto newspapers?" ”
The reporter laughed, only to see his neck shrink into his clothes, and looked at Nate: "Hey, Nate." I am, but this has nothing to do with my newspaper......"
After speaking, I saw that he looked brave and beared, which made the witnesses smile happily.
Nate smiled, a hint of cunning appeared on his green face, and only a smile was heard: "I mean, if possible, you want to make headlines what I said today." ”
After a pause, Nate cleared his throat and said with a straight face: "The great Lord Nate Robinson said that he wants to show his hands in the slam dunk contest. Moreover, it is better for the opponent to be able to carry some weight. Like Wu. ”
But with the strange stares around, Nate Robinson continued: "Nate said he would win the slam dunk contest......"
"It's as simple as that?" With no expression on the reporter's face, he asked.
Nate exclaimed, "Yes, it's that simple. ”
There was a burst of laughter around, but only the Toronto newspaper reporter laughed: "Your Excellency Nate, this is not so simple. If I put you in the headlines, I think I'll be able to come here tomorrow and apply for a cleaner. ”
Nate Robinson suddenly grinned, "No, no, no, it definitely won't be like this." If you do, you'll be treated better......"
The reporter laughed: "Nate, can I understand that you are buying me?" ”
……
The two men chatted, and Nate Robinson didn't seem to know to stop.
And he didn't see Wu Di appear behind him.
After a while, Nate Robinson, who was talking to himself, seemed to sense that the onlookers around him were looking at him a little strange, and he turned around in a hurry, and suddenly an exclamation came.
"Hey~ Wu, you really look like a ghost today, why don't you walk without making a sound at all!"
When Wu Di heard this, he touched his head and looked helpless.
"It's not that I don't have a voice, it's that you're too involved."
After a pause, Wu Di smiled and said, "Nate, I heard you say just now that you want to participate in the slam dunk contest?" ”
Nate chuckled dryly, pretending to be solemn.
At this time, Wu Di took out a basketball from behind him and placed it in front of Nate as if by magic.
The meaning on Wu Di's face was already very obvious, obviously he was signaling for Nate to show his hands first.
"Hey, Wu, are you going to challenge the great Nate?"
Looking at Robinson, who kept shouting, Wu Di grinned and smiled: "No, no, no, I don't mean that for the time being." I think everybody wants to see you show your hands first. ”
After Wu Di's words fell, the surrounding reporters and players began to coax.
Nate Robinson didn't hesitate and took the basketball with both hands.
Onlookers who were originally sitting on the site got up one after another to make room for the venue.
On one side of the field, the team training is still going on, but that doesn't hinder the action.
When Nate Robinson writhed left and right to warm up, Wu Di and the others laughed and couldn't stop teasing.
Wu Di had a lot of fun in today's full-court training, and he was naturally willing to tease Nate when he was happy.
In fact, Wu Di really wants to see how Nate's dunking ability is, after all, although he has seen Nate dunk before, he has not carefully observed it.
According to Wu Di's visual measurements, Nate's height is about 175cm, or worse.
Not to mention dunking with such a person, it is already extremely difficult to touch the basket.
But at this time, Nate claimed to snatch the honor of the slam dunk king on Wu Di.
Driven by curiosity, in the midst of laughter and noise, Wu Di also looked at Nate's dunk happily.
Just a moment, after a loud bang, a burst of applause rang out.
In the middle of the field surrounded by people. Nate pendulum pos ......
He was able to make a big windmill dunk. This guy is really ......
Wu Di's heart was full of thoughts. Nate's seemingly effortless dunk this time really surprised him.
It's so easy, this guy really has an amazing bounce.
Although everyone admired this in their hearts, what was waiting for Nate was not a compliment, but a coaxing Nate to come again.
After Nate Robinson performed another behind-the-back dunk after an aerial spin......
Applause and praise finally appeared.
Wu Di excitedly rushed to Nate's side, raised Nate's arm, and shouted at the same time: "Nate, won the 06 slam dunk contest championship~"
"Oh...... It should be the winner of the Toronto Slam Dunk Contest...... Congratulations Nate! ”
The previous sentence may have been quite useful to Nate, but when he heard Wu Di's later words. The whole person suddenly became quite resentful.
The atmosphere of the team became quite relaxed because of this little episode, and everyone who didn't play was having fun.
And for the media reporters present, they have gained a lot.
If nothing else, the message from this site is extremely positive, which is quite positive.
And it's exciting to see a guy so short perform that staggering dunk in person.
Just when Wu Di and others were teasing on the sidelines, a strong black man wearing sunglasses and studs on his ears pushed open the door of the training hall.
The crowd was agitated, and this guy was none other than Wu Di's big brother Oakley.
Nate Robinson meeting Oakley. also waved at him excitedly.
Speaking of which, Nate and Oakley also have a certain relationship. This is mainly because in the first place, the Raptors chose Nate Robinson because of Oakley's recommendation.
Oakley is now a scout for the Raptors, and his task is to walk around and find potential for the Raptors rather easily.
Actually, he said it was a scout, but he didn't always do it competently.
Oakley has always been more of a member of the team's coaching staff, and he has rarely left Toronto.
But just some time ago, Oaklin suddenly left here, and now he has appeared, almost a week ago.
Actually, speaking of which, everyone wants to know what the hell is Oaklin going to do?
At this time, the training match on the field was still going on, and Coach Doug just glanced at Oakley and then got busy again.
Because the scene was lively, and no one paid too much attention to it, this Oakley was a little idle.
Originally, Wu Di wanted to talk to Oakley, but Collins still had something to arrange for him.
The training session lasted until more than 20 minutes after Oakley's appearance, and the reporters slowly walked away after a brief interview with the players.
As for the players, they practiced separately and did not disperse because of Collins' departure.
Oakley and Wu Di came for a bear hug, then found a place to sit on the sideline against the wall.
The atmosphere in the arena was quite lively, and Oakley was quite excited.
He looked at the group of young people on the field with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
"Wu, the team is very good now. These guys seem to be pretty good, and I think we're definitely going to improve this year. ”
When Wu Di heard this, he smiled slightly, only to see him nod and smile: "Yes, the rookies are all good, they are all guys with good talents." ”
After a pause, Wu Di asked suspiciously, "Charles, why did you disappear for so long, where did you go?" ”
Oakley listened to Wu Di's question, and a look of excitement appeared on his face.
"I'm going to Indiana, and there are some young people there who deserve our attention?"
Wu Di was not surprised, he asked, "Which university?" My sister arranged for you to go? ”
Oakley shook his head and said, "No, I've been hearing about that little guy all along, but this time I went to see it curiously." Oh yes, he's a high school student. ”
Wu Di was slightly stunned, and involuntarily asked, "High school students?" Will they still be able to participate in the draft? (To be continued......)