Chapter 30: Stepping Stones
Of course, there is no shortage of professional trainers in NBA teams, and many times the daily training of players will be accompanied by trainers.
But trainers are only trainers after all, they know professional training knowledge, but their own talent and ability are limited, and sometimes the effect is not as good as that of professional players, for example, when practicing interior offense, the defensive pressure of professional players can better simulate the situation on the real NBA court.
Another important job of bench substitutes like Wang Feng in the team is to assist other players in training.
But Barnes deliberately found Wang Feng, the purpose was definitely not as simple as asking Wang Feng to spar!
"Do you want to up in training and prove to the coach that he's better than me......
The corners of Wang Feng's mouth hooked slightly, picked up the basketball on the ground and walked in the direction of Barnes.
He couldn't ask for it!
"This guy, I'm afraid he hasn't clearly realized the difference I am now! Just so that you can recognize what the reality is like...... And, what you want the manager to see, is exactly what I do! ”
Seeing Wang Feng obediently walking over without saying a word, Barnes couldn't help but be stunned.
Wang Feng's guess was right, Barnes did want to use training to suppress Wang Feng.
In the previous three games, Wang Feng averaged nearly 20 points per game! He played much better than Barnes, which made him feel a serious threat!
But even now, Barnes still refuses to believe that Wang Fengfeng, who has been unable to play at his previous level, has suddenly become so strong! Whether it's facing Anthony, Irving or James, they can never fall behind! How is this possible?
"Good! Ready to get started! ”
After the trainer saw that Wang Feng and Barnes were in position, he stood outside the three-point line and passed the ball to Barnes, who was facing Wang Feng with his back.
What Barnes is going to do today is the skill of attacking with his back on the inside.
Although he mainly plays the small forward position on the court, he often needs to play the power forward position in the Death Five small lineup.
After receiving the pass, Barnes shook his shoulders left and right to make a feint, and then directly turned over and threw a jumper, which looked relatively smooth.
This season, Barnes is averaging nearly 10 shots per game, and his mid-range shooting accounts for about 60%, while his shooting percentage is 48.2%, which is already a relatively stable scoring point.
Many times, when the Splash brothers Curry and Thompson were heavily defended by opponents, Kerr would arrange for Barnes and Livingston and other mid-range shooters to break the deadlock, and two years later, the Warriors let go of Barnes and welcomed Kevin. Durant.
Durant's almost invincible mid-range made up for the Warriors' shortcomings, and directly created the great cause of the subsequent two consecutive championships! If it weren't for the fact that the team was affected by injuries in the third year, which made Hazy pick up a bargain, there would be no suspense at all in 5 years and 4 championships!
It's a bit of a stretch, but all in all, Barnes' mid-range shot, while not a much-needed ability for the Warriors, is still something to have, and it can definitely be used in some moments.
However, the moment Barnes shot, a yellow palm suddenly came out!
It's Wang Feng!
Barnes's purpose is too obvious, and this itself is a back-to-back singles training, Wang Feng, who had been prepared, defended very timely, and his palm directly blocked all of Barnes' sight!
Purple Hall of Fame-level Defensive Deterrence Activated!
"Bang...... Bang bang ......"
The trainer was stunned.
Barnes actually threw a three-and-three no-stick shot.
He's now a step or so inside the free-throw line, only about 13 feet from the basket, and at that distance, even if the opponent defends it, he can't shoot a three-pointer.
"It's okay, do it again."
It may not feel good, so look for the state first.
The trainer shook his head, picked up a basketball and passed it to Barnes again.
At this moment, Barnes's face was a little ugly, and his eyes couldn't help but look at Wang Feng, and then he saw Wang Feng's expression.
The face was calm, but there was a hint of mockery in his eyes.
What are you? Want to single me too?
Wang Feng didn't speak, but this was what he clearly meant in his eyes!
A wave of anger rose.
"Who do you think you are? Damn rookie! ”
Barnes, whose head was congested, continued to receive the ball with his back, but his movements were much bigger, and he even raised his elbow directly when he opened his hand to ask for the ball!
"Come with me?"
A hint of coldness flashed in Wang Feng's eyes, and in the face of Barnes's waving elbow, he did not retreat but advanced, and directly approached Barnes.
Death Coil!
Wang Feng's Deathcoil badge is not the top purple Hall of Fame, but even the gold All-Star level is not something a player of Barnes's level can afford!
At the end of the day, although Barnes is the starting small forward for the Warriors, his ability value at this stage of the 14-15 season is only hovering around 80, and he hasn't even reached 80!
As the best of the defensive badges, Death Coil is extremely effective! Once entangled, it's hard for players to get out of that kraft gum defense! The only weakness of this badge is that it is an outside defensive skill, and cannot be triggered on the inside!
However, the positions of Wang Feng and Barnes at this time were slightly blurred, and the position of one step or so inside the free throw line did not seem to be recognized by the system as the inside line, so the Death Coil badge was activated instantly!
Barnes, who had just received the pass, felt the pressure increase in an instant, and he couldn't even keep his balance after receiving the ball, let alone look for an opportunity to score!
"Damn! How so? ”
Now is the time!
A hint of coldness flashed in Wang Feng's eyes, and his arm reached out like lightning, accurately pointing at the basketball held by Barnes! The basketball was poked straight out!
"This ......"
At this moment, the trainer was also a little stunned.
Missing a shot is a shooting problem, Barnes can't connect the ball, what the hell is this?
"You ......"
Barnes glared at Wang Feng angrily, this dead rookie's defense is really so good! How is this possible?
"What's wrong? Didn't you want me to train with you? ”
Wang Feng looked at Barnes calmly, lowered his voice and sneered: "Come on, you can't even defend at this level, how are you going to eat in the NBA?" ”
For Barnes, Wang Feng didn't have a good impression from the beginning, he could clearly feel the other party's hostility towards him, maybe because he threatened the other party's main position, or maybe the other party just hated Wang Feng.
"What a terrible workplace relationship...... But that's just right! Let's see who is more worthy of the Warriors' starting role! ”
"Harrison, what are you doing? Focus! ”
The assistant coach's voice caught the attention of the other players on the pitch in training.
Some people are starting to focus on Barnes and Wang Feng, including Curry, Thompson and other team leaders, as well as head coach Steve. Cole.