After finishing his business in New York, Lin Yu returned to Boston.
He found a real estate agent and listed his apartment in Boston. The property tax in the United States was too strict. He didn't want to buy multiple apartments and then pay too extravagant property taxes every year.
After listing his house in Boston, he rented a mansion in the affluent area of Brookland through this real estate agent, which came with an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor basketball court and a weight room.
This will be Lin Yu's temporary residence during the holidays. He will do restorative training here and then wait for the trade and transfer market to open.
Jeff Schwartz followed closely all the way, but after arriving in Boston, he first went to the Celtics headquarters and gave Lin Yu's injury recovery report to Danny Ainge.
On the way back, Jeff Schwartz went to the airport again and picked up a trainer named David Alexander.
Then in Lin Yu's new residence, Lin Yu met David Alexander.
"Nice to meet you, David."
Because of his limited mobility, Lin Yu also found a nanny to be responsible for daily cooking and cleaning. He asked the nanny to bring summer drinks and then invited David Alexander to sit on the sofa in the living room.
"David used to be Dwyane Wade's personal trainer. He is good at special training in physical fitness, which just corresponds to your needs."
Jeff Schwartz, who was also sitting on the sofa, made an introduction.
Lin Yu was very satisfied. It must be said that in the American professional basketball, agents not only have to help players handle some common matters, but also must have certain connections.
Just like now, Lin Yu wanted a trainer who could help him recover quickly and get healthy, so Jeff Schwartz immediately found David Alexander.
David Alexander's resume is absolutely fine. This guy was previously a member of the well-known personal trainer Tim Gulliver's team.
He performed well while helping Wade with special training, so he developed independently, and then was hired by Jeff Schwartz.
"Let's go to the stadium and have a look first."
The indoor basketball court in the villa only covers half of the court. Lin Yu only does daily personal training, so such a large venue is enough.
David Alexander walked around the court and made a judgment like a professional: "This half is very formal, exactly the same as the NBA half."
Then, he picked up a basketball and said, "Tell me your needs first, Lin."
"It's very simple. I'm still recovering from an injury and can't exercise strenuously. But I don't want to lose my shape and lose my familiarity with basketball due to a long period of rest. Therefore, I need a complete health plan, and then I can't exercise vigorously after the injury."
After I recover from the disease, I will conduct some special training in singles with the ball and running without the ball."
David Alexander nodded: "Understood, I have a health plan from Tim Gulliver. First of all, at this stage, we can use underwater sports to keep in shape and maintain your basketball fitness.
Familiarity."
"When you can do some light exercise, we can do some anaerobic exercises to keep in shape, as well as some shooting training to keep you familiar with basketball."
"As for singles and off-ball training after recovering from injuries, I think any trainer can easily help you."
Lin Yu nodded. Overall, he recognized the David Alexander in front of him.
But he still had a question: "Are you the only one on your team?"
"Of course not. My team has a sports medicine doctor from Notre Dame Hospital in Miami who provides remote guidance, a Chinese physical therapist, and a sparring partner for a retired NCAA basketball player."
Lin Yu's eyes lit up. This guy's team was so complete that he had everything he wanted.
He made a decision: "Then, let's sign a half-year cooperation agreement first."
The six-month special training cooperation cost Lin Yu almost US$300,000, not counting daily expenses.
It can be seen from this that hiring a personal training team is a huge investment, and the average US professional basketball player cannot afford it.
But the investment is worth it. David Alexander can help Lin Yu recover from injuries quickly, and he will also be able to receive professional guidance for additional training in the future.
In fact, when it comes to player development, many NBA coaches are not as professional as these personal trainers.
This is why many of the NBA's top superstars ask for their team to join the team after transfers or new signings.
In Boston's Newton District, the headquarters of the Celtics, Danny Ainge had just received Lin Yu's injury recovery report. He scanned it and learned the general situation.
Then he walked to the team doctor's office next door and found Clint Wood.
"Clint, take a look at China Lin's injury recovery report."
Clint Wood took the report and glanced at it: "The recovery is good. You can resume training in July. Full recovery should be at the end of August. To be on the safe side, it is best not to play until full recovery."
"Do you think that after he recovers, he can still show the strength he had before the injury?"
Angie suddenly asked a question. Wood was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Of course, the hip injury will not affect the player's athletic ability and will not cause damage to him."
"So, his performance won't decline?"
Another question, Wood frowned: "I'm not entirely sure. The full name of Lin's injury is hip labral tear. It is an injury that is not easy to fully recover from. I'm afraid there will be many recurrences of the injury in the future, at least in the next few years."
In the past few seasons, it has been difficult for him to play full attendance in the regular season, and a certain degree of rest is necessary, and even if the old injury recurs, he may have to miss the game for a long time."
Danny Ainge nodded, he already had an idea.
He expressed his gratitude to Clint Wood and left with an injury report.
Angie didn't go back to the office. He walked to the stairs, walked down the stairs, and then opened Doc Rivers' office door.
"Doug, I heard Hamlin say that you went to the Chicago combine trial camp yesterday?"
Doc Rivers was looking down at something. When he saw Angie walking in, he looked up and smiled and replied: "Yes, I went to see this rookie class, and there is a very outstanding point guard worth recommending."
"Tell me about it."
"Rajon Rondo, you know him, the leading point guard at the University of Kentucky. He defends very well and has a good way of passing. Of course, what I only value is his defense."
"Next season, our goal must still be the playoffs, and if we want to go further in the playoffs, we must improve our defense and improve the strength and depth of the point guard position. Rajon will be the key to this.
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"Rajon Rondo, of course I know him. I will let Old Mike examine him. If it is suitable, I will find a way to select him."
Danny Ainge nodded and then said, "It's just that your plan may have changed."
Rivers' expression changed: "What do you mean?"
He was afraid that Anji would come up with another bad plan. In the season that just ended, he managed to avoid a bad plan. Now is the time to show off his grand plans.
"I'm ready to trade China Lin."
"You want to trade Lin?!"
"Yes, you should be aware of his injuries. Keeping him is equivalent to keeping a glass man. And he is now facing a contract extension. We can't afford him the tens of millions of annual salary he wants, so,
We can only trade him and get him a better player."
Rivers suddenly calmed down: "A better player? Who are you referring to?"
"Kevin Garnett, I mentioned it to you before, but it's not confirmed yet. I have to ask Kevin first, but you have to be mentally prepared. If we want to get Kevin Garnett, we
China Forest is not the only one who has to pay."
Rivers nodded. If it were Garnett, he would be able to accept the trade for Lin Yu.
"Once Kevin Garnett comes, the Celtics' defensive problems will be solved."
