Chapter 20: Different Choices (Part II)

The team's individual and joint trials are completely different, with each test being uncompromised, and everyone gathered around the sidelines to watch Lee complete one test after another.

At this time, in addition to the sound of Li You's running shoes against the floor, there were only the shouts of the assistant coach and the sound of the ball entering the net.

Mark Battlestein is at ease, and compared to the physical test in early March, Li You's physical condition is even better.

The baseline switchback run and 3/4 sprints have all increased by one loss, and the data such as bouncing on the spot, vertical bounce and run-up touch have also shown an upward trend.

Even if these tests are accidental, the underlying data will not lie, and in general, Li You, who is not yet 19 years old, is still growing up and has a promising future.

When it came to the shooting test, whether it was a fixed-point projection or a full-court switchback projection, Li You's performance made Jeff Van Gundy nod his head.

Li You, who had just finished shooting, immediately turned around and turned back after hitting the shot, slowed down slightly near the three-point line, and immediately shot after receiving the pass!

"Huh!" Three-point shot hollow into the net!

Tom Thibodeau was so engrossed that he subconsciously opened his mouth wide, and so far, Lee has only missed a few shots at the beginning.

After completing the fixed-point projection test, Li You, who completely found the shooting feeling, never missed again.

Dick McGuire seemed to remember the Madison Square Garden game a few years ago, and said to Mark Battlestein next to him with a smile:

"Lee's performance reminds me of Reggie Miller, that little guy impresses me!"

Mark Battlestein was very satisfied with Li You's performance, and at this time he was no longer polite, and said confidently:

"It's not just shooting, I swear, Lee's level of control is definitely the best among the rookies in the class!"

After all the blows, Mark Battlestein is still unsatisfied, and selling players is not an easy task, and he must make Lee Woo impress the Knicks' management.

After the shooting test, John Starks on the sidelines had a lemon in his heart...

Due to his crotch-pulling performance in the playoffs in recent years, fans in New York have been clamoring to replace him.

In this year's draft, the Knicks held the No. 18, 19, and 21 picks, and New York's son Marbury was definitely hopeless.

Seeing the assistant coach waving, Starks, who had been moving his body, immediately ran over.

When Starks participated in the New York trial, he was slapped on the floor by Ewing and injured his leg, so he was able to stay on the team.

Fortunately, in the end, it was a blessing in disguise, the Knicks gained a qualified point guard, and Starks also got a job.

The reason why New York fans no longer support him is largely because he was 2 of 18 in the finals that year, burying the championship...

The assistant coach signaled to play one-on-one a few times, and Li You didn't look at Starks on the other side, nodding indifferently, indicating that he was ready.

Serving at the top of the arc, Starks threw the ball to Li You, lowered his center of gravity, and said in a low voice:

"Rookie, don't want my men to be merciful!"

There is not much difference in size between the two, which is why the Knicks chose to let Starks test Lee You.

"You're talking too much!"

The moment the opponent pounced, Li You immediately protected the ball sideways, then quickly turned around with his right foot as the axis, took advantage of the situation to make a tentative step to the left front, and took advantage of the moment when he moved back in the opposite direction, immediately closed his foot, and threw a dry pull jump shot at the top of the arc.

"Huh!" Three-point shot hollow into the net!

Starks didn't expect Li You to be so confident, he threw the three-point line directly, and his face was a little ugly...

The assistant coach immediately signaled the two to switch positions, and this time in the elbow area on the left side of the free throw line, Li You received the ball with his back.

Starks, who was behind him, lowered his center of gravity, and almost the whole person was lying on Li You, while his hands were constantly moving, trying his best to give a physical confrontation.

Li You, who received the ball, leaned hard against the opponent, shook his shoulders, pretended to turn around, and then suddenly lowered his center of gravity, stepped forward with his left foot, and released the ball with his right hand.

Without waiting for Starks to react, Li You exerted force at his feet, quickly retreated, and threw a backward jumper!

"Huh!" The two-pointer hit the ball steadily.

Starks' face became more and more ugly, Li You didn't make any extra moves, deceived his defensive center of gravity, and immediately completed the shot.

At the signal of the assistant coach, the two began to change positions constantly, and Li You was very concise in each attack, without fancy dribbling, and with the blessing of good hand, all five points were hit.

Jeff Van Gundy kept communicating with assistant coach Thibodeau:

"Tom, what do you think of Lee?"

Thibodeau, noticing that Starx was about to hold back, chuckled and said:

"Consistent with the data, he started to play basketball before he was 6 years old, his basic skills are very good, and Calhoun's transformation of him is also very successful, and he no longer plays as fancy as he did in high school."

"Typical preppy defender, and the physicality is better than I expected."

Jeff Van Gundy nodded, he valued Lee Yo's ability to dominate the ball more than anything else.

Not only did there be an attack in the test session, but when it was Li You's turn to defend, the shortcomings were still exposed, and Starks seized the opportunity, first defended against the defense, and completed the breakthrough strongly.

In the low post on the right side, Starks relied on his rich experience to complete two back-to-back jumpers.

However, under the carelessness of the attacking Starks in the elbow area on the right side of the free throw line, the ball was exposed prematurely, and Li You simply completed the cut...

"Shet!!"

Feeling embarrassed, Starx let out a low scolding.

Li You still looks calm, this kind of heads-up game, he has played from childhood to adulthood, and most of the time, the opponents he encounters are older than him.

The Knicks didn't arrange a test for the forward player, so naturally it won't put too much pressure on him.

"Take a break and give an impressive performance, Lee, you're better than we thought!"

Dick McGuire beckoned everyone to rest and drink water, and the old man smiled and patted Li You, who walked to the sidelines, very satisfied with the test.

Mark Battlestein was so happy that he stepped over to Jeff Van Gundy and blew.

Starks, who couldn't hold his face, took the initiative to talk to Li You, and recognized Li You's strength:

"Man, you're from New Mexico? Is there really a drug lord over there? How's the chick? ”

Pulling it around will be pulled on women, Li You is used to the atmosphere of this era, replenish the water, and responded with a smile:

"Albuquerque is a drug dealer, but it's not bad there, and there are a little more Latino chicks, and they're more enthusiastic than the white chicks in New York."

Starks' eyes lit up, he has never been a good person, he has never been serious in high school, and he has squatted in the number before, so he likes exciting things!

Jeff Van Gundy, who was on the side, heard the conversation between the two and immediately diverted the topic and said aloud:

"Let's go to the office and talk again, Lee, I just took over the team this season, and I want to hear what you think of the Knicks!"

Mark Battle gave Lee a covert look, following the plan he had previously made, and when talking to the manager, he had to cater to the opponent's tactical preferences.

"No problem, I've been a Knicks fan since I came to Connecticut!"

Li You walked quickly to the coaching staff, he knew that this trial was a success...

At 4 p.m., Mark Battlestein and Lee Yo said goodbye to the Knicks.

After getting into the car, with a vigorous fist, Mark Battlestein said excitedly:

"Perfect performance, Lee! As long as the Knicks draft you, I promise you a contract with a decent salary! ”

"The draft is like that sometimes, we have to show the right intention!"

Li You, who was in a good mood, smiled and nodded, which can be regarded as approving of Mark Battlestein's approach.

The top-10 picks also sent out invitations, but they still chose to try out with the Knicks as soon as possible.

This is a pragmatic choice, after all, the top 10 picks will most likely not consider him...

"The draft is like this, the players have to make trade-offs, and the agent has to make choices based on the actual situation!"

"Arne Trem still has the illusion that Philadelphia will choose that high school student, and it's a dream!"

"I'm going to guarantee that a top-10 pick wouldn't consider this high school guard at all!"

After starting the car, Mark Battlestein chatted about the gossip between the agencies.

During this time, agent Arne Turham also took Kobe Bryant to tryout for several teams.

However, unlike Li You's choice, this agent is very confident in Kobe Bryant, and has tried out the 76ers, Celtics, and Nets one after another.

Hearing Mark Battlestein's gloating, Lee Woo knew that the tryout might not be very successful.

"Where do you go next? Phoenix or Los Angeles? ”

Hearing Li You's inquiry, Mark Battlestein replied without hesitation:

"Of course go to Los Angeles, that's the big ball city!"

Continuing to choose the team in the back order, Li You nodded, he is not a hairy boy, and he knows in his heart that Mark Battlestein is still not sure.

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