Before his junior year in high school, Butler only cared about food and clothing. He lived in the open and wandered around, which made Butler bear the unbearable weight of his life.
If Michelle Lambert, the mother of his good friend Lai Sly, had not taken in the child, I am afraid that Butler would never have been able to set foot in the NBA, the highest palace of basketball.
It was Lambert's shelter and guidance that improved Butler's bad habits while wandering. She made requirements for Butler and strictly enforced them: curfew, study hard, and do housework.
Most importantly, Lambert told Butler he had to be a role model because the other six kids in the family looked up to him, stay out of trouble and be a positive person.
It was precisely because of Lambert's adoption that Butler had a stable life and was able to show his interests.
He and his good friends came to Sly to join the high school basketball team, and this was the beginning of Butler's basketball journey.
Butler's basketball journey has not been smooth sailing. From community college to Marquette University, Butler has made far more efforts than ordinary people in his comeback.
Butler has always believed in a saying: "Efforts may not be seen, but the light is destined to not be hidden!"
So even if he joins the NBA, Butler has to work harder than others.
However, his childhood experience also left him with a vigilant character.
Adler said: "Fortunate people are healed by childhood throughout their lives, and unfortunate people are healed by childhood throughout their lives."
"I'm okay, ckle. I don't have much playing time. I can definitely make use of these times. My current shooting is not good enough, so I need to work harder. I want to become a qualified substitute!"
Butler wiped the sweat from his head with a towel, his face full of determination.
"ckle, why are your shots so good?"
Butler asked curiously.
"Hahahaha, everyone's talent is different. Maybe my shooting talent is even better, just like Stephen Curry you saw in the training camp before. Although his physical talent is not top-notch, his shooting talent is top-notch in history!"
"Yeah, but your physical talent seems to be among the best in history." Butler replied straightly.
"Uh...why do you have to compete with me?"
"Because you are the most powerful player I have ever seen. I have always followed you as a role model when I was in college." Butler said seriously.
Lian Dao scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed by Butler's straightforward praise.
He didn't expect that he would actually affect Butler.
After all, Lian Dao underestimated his own influence. He influenced not only Butler, but also many college and high school basketball players. They all idolized Lian Dao, and even some of his breakthrough and shooting methods subconsciously imitated Lian Dao.
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"Actually, you should start with defense."
Lian Dao gave his own suggestions based on the growth trajectory of the previous Butler.
"Why?"
"Offense is never something that can be achieved overnight, but defense will become the foundation for you to establish yourself in the league at this stage. And compared with offense, you are better at this aspect. You can first use your advantages and then gradually make up for your disadvantages.
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"Also, when training, you have to defend like a game. Only by treating training like a game can you make faster progress."
"Come on, let's play 1v1. I'll attack and you'll defend, do your best!"
Butler was very excited that Lian Dao could help him improve. He immediately ran over, opened his arms and threw himself into defense...
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After a 1v1 match, Butler collapsed on the floor from exhaustion, but Lian Dao felt very comfortable.
In addition to Tony Allen, Lian Dao finally found another suitable partner in the Knicks. Although Jimmy Butler is still not as good as Tony Allen, Lian Dao is looking forward to his growth.
"How about it, Jimmy..."
"Come again! I will try my best!"
Lian Dao originally wanted the little guy to take a rest, but unexpectedly he stood up again before Lian Dao finished speaking, his eyes full of perseverance and seriousness.
Lian Dao was a little surprised at first, but then he became happy.
"This little guy's physical fitness is quite interesting. It seems that he won't be lonely in the future!"
A new round of offensive and defensive battle begins again...
"Jimmy is really talented in defense. Although I prefer offense, this kid's defense may become a surprise for us in the future!"
On the second floor of the training hall, D'Antoni was drinking coffee and watching the fierce offensive and defensive battle below.
At the beginning, he hoped to develop Butler's offensive talent as much as possible and let him supplement Gallinari's firepower.
But now, D'Antoni has discovered that perhaps it is most correct to develop Jimmy's defense first.
"I think so too. He is very talented in defense. With ckle and Tony around, his defensive ability should grow very quickly."
Mike Woodson, a defensive fiend, likes players like Jimmy Butler the most.
Lian Dao didn't know it at this time. He originally wanted to find a sparring partner for himself, but he didn't expect that he would become someone else's sparring partner.
However, defense and offense are mutually beneficial. Only when you face the best defense can you develop the best offense, and vice versa.
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January 27, 2012, Miami.
Compared to New York, which is still in the depths of winter, the temperature in Miami this season is somewhat like spring, neither too cold nor too hot.
On Collins Street, which is full of art, you will be able to see people wearing T-shirts in this season from time to time.
Right in front of the American Airlines Arena is a giant promotional poster, which shows the Heat's Big Three, James, Wade, Bosh v Lian Dao, Stoudemire, and Holiday.
The warm-up for this game has lasted for nearly half a month, and almost all basketball fans have developed a strong interest in this game.
Inside the American Airlines Arena, it was already packed with people and all seats were occupied.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The most excited people in the previous series of warm-ups are undoubtedly the Miami fans.
They are now eagerly looking forward to the Heat's Big Three completing their revenge at home tonight.
Before the game, the camera panned to the Heat team, where James was interacting with James Jones beating his chest on the sidelines.
Everyone knows that James, Wade and Bosh belong to the 03 generation, but few people pay attention to the fact that another James of the Heat also belongs to the 03 generation.
But compared to LeBron James, James Jones was selected with the 49th overall pick in the second round.
Although they are both from the 2003 generation and both are named James, the two are completely different in terms of their draft picks and their performance in the league.
Of course, the focus of the live camera is not James Jones, but LeBron next to him!
Those strong and plump chest muscles, as well as thick biceps and angular back muscles, immediately appeared on the big screen at the scene.
An off-season has passed, and although James has not gained weight, his muscles have become more streamlined, and there are truly muscles under the skin! This summer, he has developed muscles at the level of Thanos.
Especially when he beat his chest with both hands and roared to the sky, he really looked like King Kong in the movie.
Looking at James' figure, Lian Dao couldn't help but sigh: He is really a big muscle tyrant.
Although Lian Dao is also very strong, his muscle lines are not as exaggerated as James, but his strength is not inferior to James in the slightest.
Lian Dao is a bit like Kobe and Jordan. Although his body muscle lines are not exaggerated, his core strength is strong.
Therefore, in the confrontation, you will see that Lian Dao's body is obviously not as strong as his opponent, but the opponent cannot withstand Lian Dao's impact and strength.
The camera turned again and swept across the front row of the auditorium. Many celebrities and entertainment ladies came to the scene.
The camera swept over all the celebrities, but only stayed a little longer on one group of sisters.
It turns out to be the Kardashian family.
At this time, they were greeting the camera seductively, and the staff in front of the camera screen were probably stunned.
As a well-known socialite family in New York, Lian Dao is no stranger to these sisters.
After all, it is the home court of the Knicks, and their sisters have been seen many times at Madison Square Garden.
Including some celebration parties held by James Dolan before, some entertainment celebrities were invited, including the Kardashian sisters.
Lian Dao also saw them at that time.
As the God of War in New York, Lian Dao is naturally the man that the Kardashian sisters most want to conquer. It doesn't matter if they like him, but collecting stamps seems to be a great pleasure for the women of the Kardashian family.
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