Chapter Eighty-Three: Going Their Own Way
Xu Yong and Kobe Bryant chatted for a long time, and when Olajuwon left, they were still talking.
"I think it's not just a low-post attack, it's also a great way to do it when combined with a break." Kobe Bryant has already started to get into broadening his mind.
"That's right, after breaking through, you can land with a falling step or a jumping step, and the effect of turning around will be even more difficult to prevent at that time." Xu Yong also nodded in agreement.
A No. 1 person in the NBA active league, a top show this year, the two of them are now like top students exchanging class experiences, and they are out of control.
And how can this just talk without practicing, the two of them quickly got on the field to compare.
It wasn't until the staff came over to alert them that they stopped.
This arena is rented by Olajuwon for teaching, and there is an additional charge when it arrives.
The two got up and walked out of the arena, and Bryant finally left each other's phone numbers with him.
"See you in the new season." Kobe Bryant also made a point to say this before leaving.
Inexplicably, they have a sense of déjà vu that the brothers and sisters will compete in martial arts after a few months.
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After leaving Houston, Xu Yong did not return to Chicago, but went to Tempe.
The Union Center is open to visitors during the offseason, and it's inconvenient for him to train there.
On the contrary, if you go back to your alma mater for training, it will be much more convenient.
This is actually the choice that many NBA players will choose in the summer.
And he was running around before, and the small training house that Tempe rented here has not yet been returned.
However, because he has graduated, he can no longer live on campus, so he can only rent a house temporarily.
When he arrived in Tempe, he called Harden first.
As a result, I didn't expect Harden, DeRozan and Ayres to be in Tempe at this time.
And they only arrived two days before themselves.
"We rented a four-bedroom house, and we're waiting for you to come."
Harden's words made Xu Yong's heart warm, and there is no better confidant than a friend.
But it's great to be able to train with them.
He arrives at the place Harden has given him and finds a group of people busy moving things.
It was a mattress that looked somewhat familiar.
"Xu, come and help." Harden also waved when he saw Xu Yong.
So, the four millionaires just carried a mattress upstairs.
"Isn't that a mattress?" After moving up, Xu Yong couldn't help but ask after seeing a piece in the room.
"I can't sleep on the mattress here, and the new students over there haven't arrived yet, so I'm going to get the dormitory piece." Harden explained with a smile.
Xu Yong was embarrassed when he heard this.
Good guys, you're really adapting to local conditions.
However, they helped their alma mater win the first championship in school history, not to mention a mattress, you will not refuse to move the entire dormitory over there.
"Would you like to move yours too?" Harden then asked.
Xu Yong shook his head, he was not as delicate as Harden.
The next day, the four millionaires were moving mattresses again......
Xu Yong knew why Harden moved, the original mattress in this rental house was too soft, which was a good thing for ordinary people, and for people of their size, it felt like sleeping in a sponge, and they couldn't stand it when they got up in the morning.
Little by little, time passed in their training.
Xu Yong's back is finally presentable.
Of course, along with DeRozan also trained.
Last time, it was Xu Yongbai who prostituted his back, and this time it was his turn to prostitute Xu Yong for nothing.
DeRozan has also proven himself to be a high-quality jade, and after understanding the use of the pivotal foot, he is no longer stuck in clumsy imitation, and he has made rapid progress.
It was also while they were training that Sandek returned to Tempe.
After a summer of hard work, he managed to bring back Jimmy Butler.
Looking at a few handfuls with a green face, he was only a temporary idea, and suddenly realized a problem.
Butler also went to the Bulls in history, so this new junior of his, is likely to be his teammate in the future?!
No, not necessarily.
The effects of the butterfly effect are continuous, and Butler will have to sit as a ball watcher for a year, so it's hard to say what the future holds.
But let's not talk about the future, let's talk about the present, and Butler came at the right time.
Because Cooks didn't come, they had one less defensive tool.
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And just after bringing Butler back, Sandek also chatted with Xu Yongduo.
He was going to go to China to scout the players.
Xu Yong's success has caused their school to start paying attention to Chinese players as well.
Just like looking for the next Jordan, they also hope to find the next Xu Yong if they have the chance.
Xu Yong was naturally very happy to hear this.
Because compared to one-sided expectations, the effect of this two-way rush will naturally be better.
He is also looking forward to the results of Sandek's investigation, there are actually not many good seedlings in China at this stage, if he can really bring one over, it can be regarded as exploring the way in advance for the idea he talked about with Yao Ming before.
It was also at this time that Yao Ming called him.
He still decided to return to China to play in the Asian Championships.
"I was cultivated by the country, and when the country needs me, I must be on top."
Yao Ming's words are very realistic, not only because of his sense of honor, but more importantly, because he is a player from within the system.
As he said, he was cultivated by the country, and the national basketball team is the national men's basketball team.
"But I think what you said is very right, I will communicate with the people above, they always need us to play well in the World Cup and the Olympics."
Yao Ming then said something very meaningful.
Xu Yong could hear that although Yao Ming didn't listen to his persuasion, he still agreed with his idea.
Or rather, he agrees with the idea that this is supposed to be his own future.
When Xu Yong heard this, he immediately introduced Sandek to him.
With Yao Ming's help, Sandek's investigation should go much smoother.
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Fast forward to late August.
Yao Ming returned to the United States after helping the men's basketball team win the Asian Championships.
Sandek had come with Yao Ming, and they had brought another person with them.
A tall, skinny manhole.
16-year-old Zhou Qi, who still has a lot of pimples on his face.
The current Zhou Qi will definitely not be able to play in the NCAA regardless of age or body, but he will basically join the system after this age in China.
So he came to the United States this time Yao Ming made a lot of efforts, and he was ready to follow Xu Yong's old path, play high school first, and then strive to enter the NCAA.
However, unlike Xu Yong, the Yao team has signed Zhou Qi in advance and provided him with the cost of playing in the United States, which is equivalent to an investment.
This is somewhat different from what Xu Yong thought before, but this compromise method is more realistic.
At this time, Xu Yong and the others were ready to leave Tempe.
Generally speaking, the training camp for each team will start in mid-September.
Naturally, these newcomers will arrive a little earlier.
On this morning, they packed their bags and prepared to part ways.
Before parting, Xu Yong opened his backpack and took out the gifts he had prepared for the others in advance.
What Harden got was a red bracelet with a copper coin.
This was bought in advance by Xu Yong in Chicago's Chinatown before he went.
"James, this is a wish in our country, and I hope he can bring you luck." Xu Yong said after handing the bracelet to Harden.
Harden's eyes widened, he took the bracelet and observed it for a while, and then couldn't wait to put it on, and after putting it on and shaking it, he smiled, and then reached out and gave Xu Yong a tight big hug.
This gift is linked to his nickname, and Xu Yong is really attentive.
DeRozan also observed the gift Xu Yong gave to him at this time, it was a baby bobblehead doll, which looked very, very joyful, and made people want to laugh when they looked at it.
"Demar, I hope you can be happy every day." After hugging Harden, Xu Yong took the initiative to reach out to DeRozan and give the other party a hug.
DeRozan didn't speak, but also hugged Xu Yong tightly.
Xu Yong always makes him feel warm from time to time.
Ayres received a framed photograph of them together when they won the championship.
"Jeff, no matter what happens in the future, I hope you can remember this moment, we did an amazing thing." Xu Yong finally looked at Ayers and said.
Of the four of them, Ayers has the lowest presence.
Even before he was reborn, Xu Yong's understanding of Ayres was limited to the scene where he cried due to his sluggish performance in the late part of his career, and was helped off the field by Duncan.gif.
With Ayles' talent, he's destined to be a role player in the NBA, and maybe that scenario is inevitable.
But at least unlike in history, they have climbed to the highest point in the NCAA and enjoyed the scenery from the highest place.
"Thank you, Xu." Ailes also hugged Xu Yong hard.
It was a meaningful gift for him.
"Guys, go all the way."
"So are you."
After giving gifts, they waved goodbye and finally set out on their respective journeys.