Author: Feng Yuanhua

The team gathered on the first day mainly to get to know each other and then conduct some recovery training.

The real training will not begin until the next day.

Of course, there won't be too much tactical training. The main thing is to get familiar with each other and practice some simple cooperation.

After all, the main purpose of summer league is to inspect players.

"Wang, I heard that you have signed the contract?"

"Only part of it is guaranteed, who knows what will happen in the end."

"It's already pretty good. Until now, I haven't heard any good news, and I don't know if I can stay?"

Besides training, Wang Hao also started chatting with people around him.

For example, Eddie Gill, an undrafted player, hopes to get a contract to enter the NBA.

He is a point guard and has no competitive relationship with Wang Hao, so the two can chat.

"Then you have to work harder, I heard that Gary really needs a backup substitute.

You know, maybe you won't get a lot of playing time, but you'll get Gary's guidance."

The speaker was Jelani McCoy, the Sonics' second-year rookie and a heavyweight big man.

Jelani also has a contract, but this contract will expire this year. Who knows if there will be another one in the future?

Although meat shield centers are very popular, don't forget that one more is needed, and Jelani is not indispensable.

Moreover, Jelani was only a second-round pick, while Vladimir Stepania got more opportunities.

Perhaps because he is also a fallen person from Tianya, Jelani also joined in the chat.

On the other side, assistant coach Field was arranging tactics to five people about the next training match.

These five people are considered the main players in the current summer split.

The big center is Vladimir Stepanya. He is taller, heavier, and has a mid-range shot, which makes him more valued by the coach.

The power forward is naturally Sharad Lewis, who is, after all, the Sonics' most promising rookie at present.

The small forward is Reuben Patterson, who will partner with Brent Barry on the forward and defensive line, one on offense and one on defense.

Finally, there is point guard Shamond Williams, a heavyweight point guard. After all, numerically, his weight is the same as his height.

Since it is a training match, Field will naturally not only arrange tactics for the main players, but substitutes are also needed.

As for the substitute lineup, it has also been announced.

Center Jelani McCoy, power forward Alan Bramlett, small forward Tim James, Wang Hao and Eddie Gill partner in the backcourt.

The strength gap between the two sides is not small. Except for Jelani and Wang Hao, the other three are undrafted.

"Wang, perform well and let me see your defense."

After laying out the tactics, Fidel did not leave immediately, but pulled Wang Hao and said.

"You know, Brent has no interest in summer league, he's just trying to get back in shape.

Therefore, he won't play too many games. When the time comes, you will have a good chance of entering the starting lineup, but I need to see your performance."

"Don't worry, Mr. Field, you'll see."

It has to be said that although he is only an assistant coach, Field is really well-rounded. No wonder he can gain the trust of the head coach.

As the trainer who acts as the referee blows his whistle, the game begins.

Shamond controlled the ball past half-court. Although Eddie Gill wanted to press the ball, it had no effect at all.

Because as long as Shamond turns around, Eddie Gil's broad body will not be able to complete the interference.

As for Shamond, as long as he runs over like a bulldozer, he can easily pass the half court.

Shamond did not stick to the ball and directly handed the ball to Brent Barry who came out from the screen to receive the ball.

Brent Barry did not rush to take action after holding the ball, but observed first, which is also in line with his characteristics.

Despite his tall stature, his suitable position is the forward and defensive line. In fact, his passing vision is quite good.

When he first joined the Clippers, he was even trained as a point guard playmaker.

Tall, with good passing vision, he really looks a bit like Magic Johnson.

In games, he often appears as a guest point guard.

However, in addition to Brent Barry's three-pointers and passing, his breakthroughs are also quite sharp, but the confrontation is slightly insufficient.

So, after seeing that his teammates had no chance, Brent Barry decided to do it on his own, planning to rush over in one step.

Unexpectedly, when he took this step, he felt like he had hit a wall, and even his movements of controlling the ball were somewhat deformed.

After all, he is not Tracy McGrady, nor is he Grant Hill. An action that requires strong explosive power is not that easy.

What's more, Wang Hao's defense is not something he talks about casually.

Not only that, after blocking Brent Barry's breakthrough, Wang Hao began to impose confrontation.

Although he has just entered the NBA from the NCAA, his competition is not bad at all and he has already reached the NBA level.

Most NCAA players will be required to gain weight and increase competition after entering the NBA.

However, Wang Hao doesn't have this need for the time being. After all, the person who usually confronts Wang Hao is Artest.

The height of 201 centimeters and the weight of 96 kilograms may be a little short of that, but it is enough.

After all, he is only 19 years old and his body has not stopped growing, so there is no need to rush to gain weight.

You know, at the peak of Kobe's career, except for the occasional few years when he had to play the third position and gained weight, his weight per season was only 96 kilograms.

Wang Hao's timing was very accurate. While using confrontation to press Brent Barry, his movements changed, and at the same time, he stretched out his hand to grab the ball.

Fortunately, Brent Barry was experienced enough and gently raised his left elbow to support Wang Hao.

This action is very subtle, but it allows him to use his strength to control the ball.

After all, this is still the 1990s, and this is not a body-whistle style of play. Actions of this level are not considered a foul at all.

Although Brent Barry controlled the ball, he could only pass it out immediately, otherwise it would be a second dribble.

Looking at the young man who was actively defending in front of him, Brent Barry breathed a sigh of relief, but he almost screwed up.

With so many people watching, if he messed up, he would be really embarrassed.

Fortunately, Brent Barry is not the kind of person with an extreme personality. His superior growth conditions make him gentle in dealing with others.

No, when Wang Hao defended one, he was not angry at all, but said with appreciation.

"The little guy did a good job, but it won't be so easy next time."

Wang Hao's attention was very focused. Although he was praised, he didn't seem to give Brent Barry any chance to catch the ball.

The previous dribbling passed half court, coupled with a burst of operations by Brent Barry, it had already been delayed for more than ten seconds.

At this moment, several seconds passed. Seeing that time was running out, the ball appeared in Ruben Patterson's hands.

If you have any idea, throw it away!

Facing the defender's forced shot, the ball bounced out of the frame. Jelani resisted Vladimir and grabbed the rebound.
Chapter completed!