Chapter 65: Big improvement in card position

December 12th, competition day.

"Wolverine, I'll arrange a special training for you on rebounding today."

"You have the physical ability to rebound, but you can't show it right now."

"I've prepared a video clip of Rodman grabbing rebounds for you. You can watch it more and absorb some of his experience."

"Our Knicks average only 39.2 rebounds per game, last in the league. I hope you can help the team make up for this gap."

At 8:30 in the morning, He Zhongqiu arrived at the training base. Thibodeau arranged for him to do rebounding training and put other training on hold for the time being.

This was his first time to have formal rebounding training. In addition to Thibodeau, there were two or three trainers cooperating with him, and several teammates who were doing shooting training came over to shoot.

Thibodeau and the trainers were responsible for picking up the ball and passing it, while he stood under the basket, observing the ball's path, making predictions, and then moving to the landing point and checking in with other trainers.

"Wolverine, you have to learn to observe the path of the basketball so that you can predict whether it can be shot and where it will bounce. This is the only way to improve your predictive ability. Rodman trained himself that way."

"Generally speaking, there are several situations where the shot is too strong, too weak, or off the basket. Each situation will lead to several possibilities."

"The arc of the shot also needs to be observed. If the arc is too flat, the rebound force will be too large, which will result in a long rebound. If the arc is too large, it will rebound upwards, which will result in a close rebound."

"After predicting, you need to move to the landing point as soon as possible and then block the position."

"Boxing out means blocking your opponent who is trying to rebound from you behind you, limiting their movement, preventing them from grabbing your rebounds, and interfering with your rebounding."

During training, Thibodeau taught him a lot of rebounding skills and experience, and he gained proficiency while training.

"You have received careful instruction from a master defensive coach and gained a great deal of experience and theoretical knowledge in rebounding. Your anticipation proficiency has increased by +13000, raising your level to level 65. Your positioning proficiency has increased by +72000, raising your level to level 90."

Especially positioning, this skill does not require countless training like shooting, and physical condition is very important. He has movement speed, agility, confrontation ability, strength, and all the material foundations for top positioning ability, but he lacks skills and tricks.

After getting the tips from Thibodeau, he seemed to have opened his eyes, and his gains far exceeded his predictions. He trained for nearly six hours a day, and his prediction improved by a total of 5 levels, and his positioning was directly brought to the first-class level.

"The anticipation is still too low. Without it, the 90-level positioning can only play a role when grabbing rebounds under the basket."

"But as long as the rebound does not leave the basket, with my positioning and jumping ability, Duncan should not be able to grab it from me, at least I will not lose to him."

At 3:30 in the afternoon, after the special training ended, he carefully put the Rodman's game video disc into his backpack.

Being the rebounding champion for seven consecutive seasons, this alone is something he deserves attention. I hope this video tape can improve his predictive ability.

……

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the Spurs arrived at Madison Square Garden and prepared to have dinner in the restaurant inside.

After sitting down at the table, Gregg Popovich reminded him, "Tim, you're playing the five tonight, be careful of the rookie's impact.

Although the Mavericks beat the Knicks the night before, both of their rotation centers were injured, and both were injured when he was dunking. "

Duncan blinked and nodded silently.

David Robinson said: "Wolverine's jumping ability is weaker than Rain Man's peak, but his explosiveness is probably stronger than Rain Man, and his impact is stronger."

"The general view of the media at present is that his absolute strength is far stronger than Rain Man. His absolute strength matches his explosive power, which can form an impact and destructive power that is more terrifying than Rain Man. That's why he was able to break three rebounds in five games. He is a big-sized Rain Man." Veteran Steve Kerr said.

"Once you face his attack, don't take risks unless it's a crucial shot," Popovich warned. "OK," Duncan nodded.

Daba, who was sitting at the next table, looked calm, but was deeply moved.

His contract this season is $51 and is non-guaranteed, which means that the team can cancel his contract at any time before the All-Star Game without any compensation.

He usually works very hard in training, but unfortunately with David Robinson and Kevin Wells before him, he rarely has the opportunity to be activated.

He is one of the three mobile Great Walls of China, but he has little chance of making the Spurs' twelve-man roster. Tonight's game is the fifth time he has been activated. The reason is probably because of He Zhongqiu. The team may need him to shoulder the impact of He Zhongqiu.

An amateur player suddenly broke into the NBA and became the main center of the Knicks, but he couldn't play. It was really embarrassing for him.

"Bart, you have to be ready to play. Jamie Zhang, please translate." Popovich's voice suddenly sounded.

Bart also has a translator by his side, named Jamie Zhang, a Chinese immigrant who is fluent in English and Mandarin. She used to be a housewife. The Spurs really couldn't find a suitable translator, so they could only hire a housewife like her.

"Bart, the coach asked you to get ready to play." Jamie Zhang said immediately.

"Okay." Bart became excited when he heard it.

"Congratulations, Bart." Jamie Zhang said excitedly.

She had just come to the United States. Bart was a big star in China and one of the three mobile Great Walls. When she knew that she was going to be Bart's full-time translator, she was very happy. Now, whenever she had the chance, she would chat with Bart endlessly.

Bart smiled bitterly. When did he have the opportunity to play in a game and need others to congratulate him?

"Hello, Mid-Autumn?"

At this moment, his cell phone suddenly rang. He saw that it was He Zhongqiu's number, so he quickly answered it.

He Zhongqiu on the other end of the phone said with a smile: "Daba, I'm sorry, I was busy watching Duncan's game video yesterday. I went home from noon and watched it until 10 o'clock in the evening. I forgot about you. Haha, you don't mind, right?"

"It's okay, it's okay." Daba said politely.

"Well, where are you now?" He Zhongqiu asked.

"The team and I are in a restaurant at Madison Square Garden, just about to have dinner," Buss said.

"Okay, I'll be there soon. Wait for me and I'll treat you to dinner," said He Zhongqiu.

"No need for that. Why are you so polite?" Daba said politely.

"Yes, yes. I'll be there soon. Wait for me for ten minutes." He Zhongqiu said.

"OK then."

Unable to refuse, Daba had no choice but to agree.

Although both of them have the same agent, Xia Song, he actually didn't want to have dinner with He Zhongqiu. He must be feeling a little envious and jealous.

As soon as he hung up the phone, Jamie Zhang next to him said excitedly: "Bart, is this a call from He Zhongqiu? Hey, Wolverine, there have been a lot of news about him these days. He broke a backboard the day before yesterday. He is very famous in the United States."

Bat nodded and said, "Sister Zhang, please tell them that I won't eat anymore. He Zhongqiu invited me to dinner."

(End of this chapter)