Chapter 18: Preseason Arrives
Phil Jackson gave him a peach, and Li Wan reciprocated: "Coach Phil took good care of me, not only Coach Phil, but also Coach Phil Handy, who took good care of me. ”
When Kupchak saw these two interviews, he was so angry that his hand holding the coffee cup kept shaking.
Wow, this old thing is not a fuel-efficient lamp!
In a simple sentence, the reason for not choosing Li Wan at that time was attributed to others. At the same time, he also labeled himself as a "training expert".
At the beginning, it was not that he didn't choose Li Wan, but when others coached, they didn't tap Li Wan's greater potential.
Now that I have met him, the real shining point of Li Wan has also been stimulated!
The more critical point is that Li Wan's attitude confirms Phil Jackson's words.
A potential crisis allowed him to quietly defuse it.
When Old Bass learned about this from Kupchak, he also nodded helplessly.
is worthy of being the one who has soaked in his daughter, and it is indeed not an easy thing to deal with him.
The main thing is that the old boy reacted too quickly, he just tentatively said that "the newcomer in Huaxia will trade him at a price", and the old boy immediately guessed that this was digging a hole for him.
However, Phil Jackson said so confidently that "Lee Wan will be the biggest surprise among rookies", and Bass is quite looking forward to what kind of performance Lee Wan can play in the upcoming preseason......
When the ESPN reporter interviewed Li Wan, he also mentioned that the first game of the preseason is coming, and whether he will have some thoughts about this game.
Li Wan said bluntly: "No matter who it is, in such a situation, I will hope that I will play a good performance!" ”
NBA07~08 season, the first game of the Lakers' preseason, sitting at home, is facing no one else, it is the New York Knicks.
When Thomas saw this, he felt like he had been targeted by the NBA president.
Now it has been spread that in the 07 draft, Thomas originally wanted to choose Li Wan, but at the last moment he reselected Wilson Chandler,
The New York media is following the game, and they're looking for an excuse to get Thomas out.
The Chinese newcomer did well in the summer league, and I heard that he beat Wilson Chandler against him very badly.
It's just that it's summer league, and no one is going to talk about summer league.
Although the preseason game is not a major game, it is similar to the warm-up game, but in terms of intensity, it is not much different from the early part of the regular season.
If Li Wan blows him up again, then the public opinion war can start first.
Li Wan sat on the bench, clicked on his system and took another look.
"Vision: 85 (90); Ball control: 65 (82); Passing: 65 (85); CIC : 61 (82); 3 points: 60 (85); Breakthrough: 57 (85); Layup: 57 (80); Back: 19 (50); Dunk: 58 (84); Dunk on the spot: 31 (45); Offensive card slot: 50 (60); Air cut: 71 (84); Runs off the ball: 71 (83); ”
Attacking the stats page, he has made a lot of progress again. As his possession has risen, his passing ability has also reached the league's level, and combined with his excellent vision, he will sometimes make some passes that make Phil Handy sigh.
It can be said that it has basically reached the level of the league's bench rotation.
It may sound like a mid-table level in the league, but he's the majority of his abilities, not one or two, and his overall ability on the offensive end is not an exaggeration to say "half-step starter".
He is quite satisfied with this kind of growth in one summer.
"Lee, get ready to play!"
Phil Handy's voice suddenly came and got him ready to play. He didn't hesitate, took off his training uniform and walked to the players' waiting area.
Morris-Evans watched Levan pass in front of him with a little disdain and a little hostility in his eyes.
This Chinese man really threatened his playing time!
"Look, the newcomer is on the field!"
"So fast? Let him go on the first substitution? Didn't it be said before that Phil didn't agree to choose him, it was all Kupchak's idea? ”
"Kupchak is a worker, and it should have been the idea of old Bass."
"Man, when did you get the news here, it's long outdated! At yesterday's media open day, Phil Jackson rarely opened his mouth to praise people, calling Li Wan the biggest surprise. ”
"Normal, there is a saying in our hometown, men are all eels, let alone old men!"
Li Wan stood in the waiting area, ready to play, the discussion on the sidelines reached his ears one after another, he ignored it, handsome men, it is inevitable that people will talk about it, this is a matter in the Ganges.
The Los Angeles media hyped up his summer league stats, and with Phil Jackson's remarks, Lakers fans are now curious about him.
Thomas, who was standing on the sidelines of the bench opposite, saw Li Wan and beckoned to the bench, and Chandler took off his training uniform and walked quickly in front of him.
With his signature smile, Thomas asked, "Are you okay tonight?" ”
Chandler nodded confidently: "Of course, don't worry, coach, I will definitely not live up to your expectations!" ”
After the summer league, Chandler trained himself hard, and now he is stronger than before, and he feels ...... He'll definitely do it this time!
Satisfied with his confident look, Thomas patted him on the ass and let him play.
Chandler's strength, during Knicks training camp, he stood on the sidelines and saw clearly. Averaging 10 points and 3 rebounds per game in the new season is not a problem, and in this rookie class, he definitely has the strength of the upper level.
No matter how Li Wan transforms, it is impossible for him to transform into one of the top newcomers in this class, right?
This is unscientific!
"Toot!"
At this time, the referee's whistle sounded on the court, and the Lakers' interior "Little Shark" Bynum hit the former "Little Shark" Eddie Curry with his back and made the latter's defensive foul and made two free throws.
An easy free throw.
Li Wan fell into place on the field, and Turiaf on the field took the initiative to say hello to him, and he raised his hand in response. On the Lakers, Turyaf was one of the few people that Lee Wan felt most unassuming.
Odom also took good care of him, but that "I'm the big brother, you are the little brother" feeling.
On the contrary, Turyav may have been born in the second round of the show, and he empathized with their group of newcomers with bad prospects and treated them very kindly.
It's a pity that the French's well-developed armpit sweat glands make him "stay away". Li Wan felt a little guilty about this, thinking that when he had a bad cold, he would hug Turiaf more often, and he should make amends.
Listening to the footsteps approaching, he turned his head to see Wilson Chandler looking at him with fierce eyes.
"I didn't expect to meet so soon, but why didn't your mouth twitch this time?"
While speaking, Li Wan glanced at Thomas on the bench next to him, intentionally or unintentionally.
The "Smiling Assassin" was also looking at him, looking at each other, and Thomas could clearly feel Li Wan's fighting spirit.
Chandler listened to his words, his brows were locked, the whole person was tense, and he did not respond, he wanted to respond to Li Wan's trash talk with practical actions!