"King, do you want to temporarily add special passing training?"
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Tom Bruce came to Wang Zelin's home to assist with once-a-day physical training.
Since Wang Zelin has to play a game now, the special training plan formulated between the two can only start with Wang Zelin's worst physical condition. As for the defensive training, we will have to wait until the offseason.
As for strength training, strength and physical fitness are inextricably linked. While specializing in physical fitness training, it can also be supplemented by strength training. The two are interdependent and do not interfere with each other.
Not counting the summer league and preseason games, the NBA has 82 regular season games in a season, coupled with the possibility of more confrontational playoffs, which results in the intensity of NBA games and the intensity of the schedule being the most intense in the world.
It is unmatched by other basketball leagues.
Athletes already spend enough time during competitions. The time after competitions is for them to recover their bodies, not to train their skills.
Therefore, the NBA's various special training camps and later the "Hard Training Brothers" were generally launched during the offseason.
With a season of accumulation and the targeted guidance of professional trainers, the offseason is the best stage for a player to grow rapidly.
The reason why Tom Bruce agreed to physical training was thanks to Wang Zelin's amazing recovery ability, otherwise he would not have allowed his employer to conduct additional training after playing games.
In Tom Bruce's view, the extra physical training should have been enough for Wang Zelin. Who would have thought that the young boss would want to increase the intensity of training.
"Tom, it's not like you don't know my body's recovery ability and absorbency. Why don't we give it a try."
"But……"
"I will increase your salary by 5% based on your original salary!"
Wang Zelin began to measure the weights.
"This is not a question of whether there is money or not. After all, it is a bit..."
Tom Bruce's eyes flashed, but he still showed some hesitation.
"8%, no more!"
"make a deal!"
This time, Wang Zelin's weight made Tom Bruce unable to say "reject" again.
You can’t blame us for not having a bottom line, I just blame the boss for giving us too much.
…
Later, Tom Bruce introduced the passing training to Wang Zelin.
In general, there are "court vision training", "advance passing" and "breakthrough training" that are commonly used by many NBA players.
"King, before training begins, it may be necessary to confirm again, are you serious?"
Tom Bruce put away his playful smile and looked at Wang Zelin with a serious face.
"certainly."
Wang Zelin replied seriously.
"Listen to my advice. Passing training is different from strength, physical fitness and other training items. It emphasizes spirituality and control of the overall situation of the court. It involves a wide range of things. I'm afraid you can't grasp it, King!"
Recalling Wang Zelin's past playing style and characteristics, Tom Bruce does not think that his employer is so talented that he can cross fields and also has extraordinary talent in passing the ball.
If it were true, wouldn't Wang Zelin have revealed it long ago?
"Don't worry, I can definitely make it!"
Tom Bruce's earnest persuasion did not convince Wang Zelin, and he still insisted on his own opinion.
You can't tell others: I'm a jerk!
"Okay, let's test your court vision and existing passing skills first."
…
Half an hour later.
Tom Bruce conducted a technical test on Wang Zelin, and the latter's passing ability and wide vision on the court exceeded his imagination.
"King, you once again refreshed my knowledge in the field of basketball."
"I told you before, I'm a genius!"
"Yes, that's right, you are really a genius."
Wait, are you scolding me or praising me?
…
When it was time for Anta's commercial shooting, Wang Zelin and Zhou Yang, accompanied by their entourage, entered Anta's Portland branch.
"Your Majesty, our company now has nearly a thousand employees working here. Whether it is technology or employees, their quality is among the best in the industry."
The escort was a young Chinese-American woman. Fortunately, she spoke fluent Mandarin and communicated harmoniously with Wang Zelin.
"I strongly believe in the strength of your company, otherwise I would not have chosen to sign the contract." Wang Zelin nodded approvingly.
Taking the elevator to the 21st floor, Wang Zelin was surrounded by people and saw a middle-aged man with leadership style.
"Your Majesty, this is Zhang Huan, the head of our advertising department." The accompanying lady introduced enthusiastically.
"Hello, Your Majesty, I finally look forward to today!"
With a professional smile on his face, Zhang Huan warmly held Wang Zelin's hand and raised his head to say hello.
"Hello, Mr. Zhang!"
Wang Zelin smiled and nodded.
Zhang Huan then took Wang Zelin on a tour of Anta's technical department and sneaker production line. Wang Zelin also saw his first signature sneaker.
The name of the sneakers is the handwritten letters of Wang Zelin’s last name: “W!”
The "W" artistic word is printed on the side of the sneakers. The overall color of the sneakers is red and black. The main color is classic red, supplemented by black.
A bit like Jordan's pair of red and black classic signature sneakers.
Judging from Wang Zelin's artistic aesthetic, the evaluation can only be made in two words: OK!
Or should I say "Whatever!"
Anyway, everyone has already paid, and Wang Zelin’s requirements are not very high, as long as they look pleasing to the eye.
As the NBA spokesperson signed by Anta at a high cost, its senior management naturally values Wang Zelin extremely highly.
Wang Zelin's first advertising shoot has been carefully planned for a long time, striving to become the highest quality sneaker advertisement in China.
To this end, Anta specially hired director Tony, who had been responsible for the shooting of Kobe Bryant's Nike sneaker commercials, and this time the shooting revolved around the themes of youth and science fiction.
"Hello, Wang, it's a pleasure to cooperate with you."
"Hello, Teacher Tony, please give me your advice!"
?After greeting the white director in charge of filming, the two of them went to the area specifically for filming.
"Wang, we will do the cover shoot first, and then the MV shoot."
Director Tony began to introduce Wang Zelin and the filming process.
After listening to the explanation, Wang Zelin realized that shooting commercials for basketball players is actually not as difficult as shooting for entertainment stars.
At least for him, there is no need to show so-called acting skills.
When doing a cover shoot, he only needs to pose according to the photographer's requirements.
When the MV was being filmed, according to director Tony's request, Wang Zelin only had to play the ball alone, and then there were all kinds of poss and fights.
Since one of the themes is science fiction, it is natural that post-production special effects production is indispensable.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wang Zelin has completed the entire commercial shooting.
Wang Zelin, who was sitting in the car going home, still felt a little unbelievable in his heart.
"How about it, I just said, advertising shooting is very simple!"
Zhou Yang, who was sitting next to him, patted Wang Zelin on the shoulder and chuckled.
"Indeed, at first I thought that shooting an advertisement was something that only required acting skills. Coupled with various movements and gestures, it must be quite difficult. Who would have thought..."
Until now, Wang Zelin is still a little unbelievable.
The first commercial in my life was shot in such a "perfunctory" manner.
"You have so many things to think about. We are in the age of high technology. I haven't seen many stars in the entertainment industry filming movies or TV series. They only need to strike a pose and drop the wires when necessary. The rest is all
Leave it to special effects, post-production, etc.”
"It's long past the time when Cheng Long and the older generation had to risk their lives to shoot."
"Besides, your body is very precious. Anta never wants to see you get injured in a simple advertising shooting process. There will be commercial activities waiting for us in a while!"
"Um."
Wang Zelin nodded.
…
On the morning of the 22nd, the Trail Blazers will face the Houston Mosaics at home tonight. The Trail Blazers players, who had been off for two days, were brought back to the game by Coach Terry.
In the Rose Garden Arena, Wang Zelin asked someone to bring a lot of his signature sneakers and gave them to his teammates.
After Lillard finished filming his Adidas sneaker commercial, he also gave each of his teammates several pairs of sneakers.
Except for Aldridge, Lillard and Wang Zelin, all other teammates on the Trail Blazers wore sneakers they purchased themselves.
After Aldridge and Lillard receive the sneakers, they will most likely take them home and collect them. After all, they have contracts and cannot wear ANTA sneakers on the court.
As for other role players, I still like Wang Zelin’s sneakers.
The point is no money!
"Wang, your new sneakers are really cool. They have the same color scheme as one of Michael's sneakers back then."
Hickson, who is also an inside player like Wang Zelin, was most excited about the sneakers Wang Zelin gave him.
"As long as you like it."
Seeing that some teammates have put on their own sneakers to play, I can't help but feel a little excited.
The exclusive sneakers signed by Wang Zelin are scheduled for Christmas, and Anta needs time to customize the first batch of such sneakers.
…
At 7 o'clock in the evening, the Rose Garden was filled with fans and the attendance was full.
So far in the regular season, the Trail Blazers, ranked second in the Western Conference with 8 wins and 2 losses, once again met the Mosaic team.
The Mosaics, led by James Harden, currently have a record of 5 wins and 5 losses, ranking seventh in the Western Conference.
Previously, they experienced a two-game losing streak, against the Lakers and Bulls.
From the moment the Mosaic players walked into the arena for warm-up training, Wang Zeming and others were keenly aware of the strong smell of gunpowder on their opponents.
Especially James Harden glanced at Wang Zelin after he came in. Wang Zelin could clearly see the flames of revenge burning in Harden's eyes.
Harden's trip has two purposes: first, to end the team's two-game losing streak and consolidate the top 8 position in the Western Conference; second, to repay the Trail Blazers' last home game at the Toyota Center.
