Because it was just a training match in an examination room, the entire game was not played. After twenty minutes, the staff member acting as the referee stopped the game.
But Bob Bies, who was standing on the sidelines and observing the performance of the players on the court, couldn't help but be a little surprised. Generally speaking, the scores in such games are not too high, because the players who come to participate in the game are all draft rejects.
', there may be some leftovers, but most of them are players with insufficient ability or serious shortcomings. In addition, the two teams are looking for five people in different positions to join together, and they may never know each other.
Of course, there is no cooperation.
It is appropriate to fight in a messy manner and in a chaotic manner.
Bob Bies didn't expect any tactical coordination among these shrimp soldiers and crab generals. He was not here to see who performed well, but to see whether one or two of the leftover fruits were good in certain aspects.
An eye-catching guy.
This kind of competition has been held several times before, and I'm afraid it will be held several more times in the future. Each NBA team will hold several similar training camps before the start of each season, hoping to select an unpolished and unpolished training camp.
Miss the rough jade, or find a few coolies with good strength, low price, and good fighting ability to fill the lineup.
Of course, raw jade is rare. The NBA has been formed for decades. This kind of training camp has appeared since the 1980s. By the 1990s, almost every team would hold it for a purpose. It has become an NBA
It is an important means for the team to supplement its strength, but in the past few decades, how many of them have stood out?
He never thought that he would meet one.
When the game was over and everyone else was allowed to disperse, Bob Bies called out to Adrian. This special move made the players who were leaving cast envious and jealous looks, because they could see that
, the assistant coach left Adrian alone. It was clearly Adrian's performance that impressed Bies.
"Hi, your name is..." Bob turned over the form in his hand.
"Adrian, Mr. Coach." Adrian smiled and said: "Adrian Kuvitel, you can call me Ed."
"Okay, Ed." Biyes paused. He had a good impression of Adrian. This young man was obviously well-educated and well-behaved. Using this appropriately, Biyes couldn't help but feel good about him.
: "Although it's a little presumptuous to ask this, have you ever played with your teammates before this?"
"No." Adrian smiled and said, "Today is the first time I met them."
Although he just heard Adrian introducing himself to those players, Bob Bies still couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard Adrian admit that he didn't know each other before. Because just now Adrian had introduced himself to his teammates.
The cooperation between them seemed very good, and he couldn't help but suspect that Adrian knew these people.
"Okay, no matter what, you performed very well Ed, especially in defense." Yes, defensively, this is also the biggest reason why Bob Bies was tempted: "I have decided to sign you, and I will give you
A ten-day short contract allows you to participate in the summer league. If you perform well in the summer league, the team will consider signing you with a formal contract."
"Work hard, young man."
"Thank you, Mr. Coach, I won't disappoint you."
After successfully getting a contract, Adrian couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Although he thought his performance was good, he was still a little nervous before he actually completed it.
Adrian didn't take notice of this ten-day short contract. But it was indeed a ticket, a ticket that allowed him to enter the NBA.
He can now proudly open his arms and shout loudly: "NBA, I'm here to conquer you!"
Of course, Adrian is not a fool who lacks emotional intelligence. Even if he yells like this in his heart, he won't show it on his face.
The NBA main game is a stage for stars, while the summer league is a stage for free players, substitute players, and rookies to showcase themselves. Although this stage is a bit small and shabby, it is a good way to gain the trust of the team. Ball
The team's coaching staff will also often pay attention to the summer league. On the one hand, they are inspecting their team's rookies. On the other hand,
Adrian's performance in the summer league can't be said to be good, but it can't be said to be bad. He didn't have amazing statistics, but he wasn't beaten by anyone. The atmosphere in the entire summer league was very loose, and Adrian also mentioned
Instead of working hard to compete, I put more energy into daily training.
Because of the sudden increase in physical fitness, which far surpassed the former Adrian or the former Li Ling, this not only gave him the ability to enter the NBA, but also caused a lot of trouble for Adrian. For example,
When it comes to shooting, Adrian used to be very accurate in shooting. Although the UC basketball team is not strong and is basically at the bottom of the top ten, Adrian can stand firm in the UC basketball team.
The main shooting guard position is due to his accurate shooting.
But now, this shooting ability no longer exists. The sudden change in strength makes it impossible for him to control the power of shooting. Although he can still control the angle well, the strength is either excessive or insufficient, which still requires a process of adaptation.
Because after the end of the summer league, the team signed a one-year non-guaranteed basic salary contract with him. Adrian was also sure that the Lakers currently lack a reliable choice at the point guard position. Although
It is said that they have options at the point guard position, such as Shamond Williams, Jordan Farmar, Smash Parker, etc., but there is no reliable one.
The Lakers' requirements for point guards are actually not high, because they have Kobe Bryant, the absolute core who occupies most of the ball, and does not need a point guard to organize the offense, so the Lakers' requirements for point guards are
, solid three-pointers, tough defense.
Adrian does not have a solid three-pointer. He has strong defense. In the summer league, Adrian demonstrated what a strong defense is. It is officially because of this that he was able to enter the Lakers' roster.
Understand what the team needs and show it. Adrian accurately grasped the mentality of the Lakers coaching staff.
Now that he has received a formal contract, although it is only a one-year basic salary, Adrian has officially entered the NBA. For this, some things must be done. The first thing to do is to settle his school. Apply for a leave of absence.
It is something that must be done.
"Hi, Ed!" Next to the iconic brown bear sculpture, Adrian was called over by a young man who ran over: "Hey Ed, what's going on? I heard that you applied for a leave of absence."
"Claude, you are too well-informed." Adrian shrugged helplessly: "I haven't even left school yet."
"You know, the fraternity is always well-informed." Crowe raised his eyebrows: "Okay, don't talk about this. Seriously, you want to drop out of school. Why?"
"Nothing, I'm going to play in the NBA."
"NBA!" Crowe's eyes widened, as if he saw ten thousand grass and mud horses running wildly on the campus: "Are you kidding? You are going to play in the NBA. Oh, Ed, are you crazy?
Have you drunk too much and you haven’t woken up yet?”
"Hey, I'm serious, Crow." Adrian frowned: "I have already received a contract from the Lakers. Starting from this season, I am a Lakers player. Officially."
"Formal, not ten days of short-term work?"
"Of course it's a formal contract, although it's only a one-year base salary." Adrian shook his head and said, "It's just for this year anyway."
Crowe suddenly felt that his good friend was a bit strange. He felt that Adrian would enter the NBA, which he felt was even more unreliable than Murdoch suddenly walking out to the street one day for an impromptu striptease. Not to mention Adrian's love for basketball.
The attitude has always been just for fun.
Just based on the level of the Bruins? Well, the Bruins have also produced great basketball players in their history. They were once an important part of the Boston Celtics dynasty. But you must have never heard of his name, because he has always been sitting on the bench.
At the end of the bench, he played a total of 48 minutes in the season with the most playing time.
"Ed, you are wasting your time."
"Who knows." After sorting out his exquisite handmade suit, Adrian smiled and said: "Even if I fail, it's not a big deal. I can just come back and continue my studies after leaving the NBA. And when I arrive,
I will be your junior at that time. Tell the guys in the fraternity that I am your protector and don’t mess with me."
"Okay, it's up to you." Seeing Adrian's determined look, Crowe sighed and said, "That's how you are, ever since you were a child, no matter what decision you make, once you decide, no one can persuade you.
You. Forget it, it’s just a year, it’s not a big deal, but..."
An ambiguous smile suddenly appeared on Crowe's face and he leaned into Adrian's ear: "I remembered that I have something else to do, so I won't bother you. We haven't seen each other for a summer. I guarantee that she will be hot as hell."
After saying that, Crowe turned around and left, winking and giving Adrian a special look.
"Hi, Ed, long time no see." A beautiful and plump girl came up from behind Adrian and waved to him generously.
Adrian couldn't help but raised his eyebrows: "Lilia, it's been such a long time. I feel like three centuries have passed so far away."
