Seven: Beyond the NBA

Today's scrimmage was almost a disgrace for Brockman, who was supposed to dominate the G League as a player from an NBA team. But today, he was actually beaten up by a little-known second-round pick.

Yep, it exploded. Brockman's performance on the training ground today was very bad. On both ends of the offense and defense, he had nothing to do with Link.

On the defensive end, Link's three-pointers and shooting made Brockman very uncomfortable. In the past, Link didn't have a long shot, so it's good to defend him only by throwing and not bursting.

Today, however, as long as Link is given a little space, he can hit a long shot!

4 of 5 three-pointers, this is Link's report card today. Everyone on the blue team was surprised by Link's three-pointer, but Upshaw kept laughing.

After all, he had already been surprised in advance last night.

Such a hit rate is not an exaggeration at all. On the training ground, when the opponent is not very defensive, Grant Hill can indeed shoot so accurately.

Link remembers that Grant Hill shot nearly 40 percent from three in the 10-11 season. Although the small ball era had not yet begun at that time, there were not many three-point shots. But it's not bad to get this data when he is averaging nearly 4 three-pointers per game.

That's why Link dared to throw a three-pointer on Brook's head with impunity.

On the defensive end, Link also made Brockman very embarrassed. He made 4 turnovers today, 3 of which were stolen by Link's cut and one dribbled out of bounds under Link's pressure. In the post attack, the rough Brockman did not bring too much threat to Link.

During the entire 20-minute practice game, Brockman scored only 2 points and made 1 of 9 shots...

"Big Pyrenees" undoubtedly proved one point to Conor today, that is, he has absolutely no strength and possibility to transform into a small forward. As far as his ball-handling ability and ball-handling offensive level are concerned, it's no wonder he won't be robbed a dozen times in a game in the NBA.

What annoyed Brockman even more was that Link kept spamming him throughout the game. From the first three-pointer to the last steal, Link's broken mouth never stopped.

Under Link's torture, Brockman became more and more impatient. And the more impatient he was, the worse he played.

After the 20-minute training game, Link's first team won by 13 points. At the end of the practice, the only thing Brockman gained was the complaining eyes of his teammates.

He took too many shots by himself, but only hit one. Unless you're Kobe, anyone with such efficiency will be looked down upon by teammates.

"Beep beep!"

In the end, it was Conor's whistle that rescued Brockman from the abyss of terror. Link placed the ball lightly on the wooden floor with an unfinished expression.

"You have to be thankful that this is just a 20-minute practice game, Joan. Otherwise, you may never want to play basketball in your life." After the practice game, Link looked at Brockman playfully.

Today, I am proud of myself. And if you perform well in the training game, you will definitely be noticed by the coach! Playing time, all Link wants is playing time.

Looking at the appearance of the Asian in front of him, Brockman was angry. He gritted his teeth and turned around and walked back to the locker room alone, while the rest of the blue team just barely clapped together!

Finally, someone can clean up that arrogant so-called "NBA player"!

Seeing Brockman walking to the locker room on his own, Vixen Conor didn't hold back either. Anyway, players like them are called back from time to time, and Conor doesn't care whether he has a harmonious relationship with other people.

"Everyone did a good job in today's training.

Especially you, Link, you made everyone's eyes shine today. "

Conor used the compliments on Link without hesitation, and others around Link nodded in agreement. Some who were close to Link even reached out to give him a high five.

Memories of the body's previous owner told Link that he wasn't welcome here. But today, he has become the focus of the team.

So, this is competitive sports. In competitive sports, victory is everything. Wasn't Yao Ming also looked down upon by O'Neal when he first entered the NBA? But then why did O'Neal respect Yao Ming? Isn't it because Yao Ming's strength convinced him.

As long as you can win, a lot of things go away, including gaining the respect of others.

"But don't be complacent. In tomorrow's game, I hope everyone can do their best! Well, today's training is over, everyone disbands!"

Conor clapped his hands and turned to leave. Only the players were left on the court, walking to the locker room in groups of three or five.

"Hahaha, you're amazing! Did you see Brockman's expression!? He's like a stupid big guy who was bullied and wanted to go home to find his mother! Hahahahahaha!"

After the team disbanded, Upshaw was the first to run up to Link and laughed wantonly.

"Honestly, you're making me want to get smacked in the back of the head. You're doing better than ever, you bastard." The cheerful black guard couldn't help rubbing the back of his head, if he came too Then it suddenly becomes powerful, maybe the NBA has hope.

Well, of course there is a good chance of dying.

Before entering the NBA and losing his life, Upshaw's first consideration was survival. Although it was only the middle of the month, he had no money in his pocket. After all, the whole family relies on him.

"Link, shall we go to the car wash this afternoon?"

"Car wash?" Link was a little surprised, "Do you want to wash the car?"

"What kind of car is washing, you forgot, my cousin Rogge said that we can earn $50 a day by going to the car wash for a part-time job at night! If you go to the car wash for 20 days a month, that's also $1,000 in income!"

"Part-time... part-time?" Link looked at Upshaw in disbelief, aren't you a professional player?

But soon, Link put away his surprised expression. Because "his" memory tells him that G League players are all over the place while playing and doing other jobs.

The point guard on the first team with Link today was a teacher in a middle school. Only show up when the game is about to be played. Brockman's inside partner is said to be a hairdresser...

And Link and Upshaw are even more powerful, just like two "homeless people". To put it mildly, the two of them are professional players. To put it uglier, they do not have a job and like to daydream.

But people always want to eat well, and it is not enough to generate electricity with love alone. Therefore, Link and Upshaw also went to the car wash part-time several times.

Work until one or two in the morning, and get up early to train the next day. This is a day in the life of a G League player, and sports cars, the media, and money-making have nothing to do with them.

Link looked at Upshaw and felt a little sad. What are players like them insisting on? Going to Europe or going to the CBA, most of them can get a decent salary.

But this group of "dead minds" are just sticking to the barrier closest to the NBA. Link shook his head, one foot in the door and one foot out. This group of people subverted Link's perception of the word "professional player".

Yes, there are not only writers but also writers in this world. Not only singers, but also bar resident singing. Not only those who are shrouded in the halo, but also those who are outside the halo

Not only the NBA, but also a dark corner called the NBA Development League...

"You go, Zeke, I want to practice more tonight."

Thinking of this, Link shook his head. He now has an opportunity to escape this fate, and he doesn't want to waste it.

Fill up the progress bar early through training and improve his strength, so he can enter the NBA as soon as possible. If he could, he would hire Upshaw as his trainer. Even that makes more money than playing in the NBDL.

In short, in any case, training, competition and then gaining attention is the only way for Link to change his fate!

"Practice?" Upshaw was startled at first, then shook his head with a smile, "I kind of know why your kid has improved so much. Well, if you don't have a place to eat tonight...my house welcome any time."

Upshaw patted Link on the shoulder and walked out of the basketball court. If he could, he would also like to stay and practice. But there is no way, Link only has to solve his own food and clothing. And Upshaw, he was the backbone of the family.

"Thank you, Zeke."

"Cut, see you!"

Watching Upshaw leave the training hall, Link bit his lip.

He can't save all the G League players, but at least he can save himself and Upshaw.

So Link began to practice his spot-up shooting. He knows that with his current physical quality, the only thing he can impress an NBA team is shooting!

The NBA has always welcomed three-point shooters.

The basketball bounced back and forth on the hardwood floor, and the "little white strips" in front of Link's eyes were slowly filling up...

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