flstandardbreds Chapter 11 Does he look a bit like Li Feng?
Chapter 11 Does he look a bit like Li Feng?
As Phil Handy gradually told Luke Walton about his experiences in recent days, the two gradually reached a consensus.
"This kid is really too arrogant. How dare he skip training like this?"
"With this attitude, I believe he won't be able to achieve anything on the court."
"He can be crossed off the summer league roster. I'm sure the other players will be very happy."
For these newcomers, getting any opportunity to show themselves is quite difficult and precious.
Most newcomers and players who want to get playing time in the NBA will try their best to show themselves in the summer league.
It is also a way to adapt to the rhythm and confrontation of the NBA in advance.
Therefore, playing time in the summer league will be highly valued by these players.
Now that they have one less competitor, they are naturally overjoyed.
Although Phil Handy was very angry about Li Feng's previous actions, he still felt it was a pity that he did not give this newcomer any chance.
He also knows that it is not easy for every player to reach the NBA.
Maybe Li Feng really had his own reasons?
"Hmm...why not give him a chance? What if he actually does well?"
Luke Walton glanced at Phil Handy, then took a deep breath helplessly and said:
"Let's see how he performs."
While the two were chatting, Gris also came to the stadium.
"Hey, Coach Walton! Oh, Phil Handy, you're here too. I just happened to need something from you two."
From a distance, Gris, who was wearing a black suit jacket, greeted the two of them.
Luke Walton was slightly stunned, then turned around and said:
"Hey Gris, long time no see. How come you have time to come to the gym today?"
"Of course it's about work." Gris walked in with a smile, and then said to the two of them, "Do you know what happened with Simmons recently?"
"Simmons?" Luke Walton asked in confusion, "What's wrong with him?"
Phil Handy also shook his head, indicating that he had not heard of it.
Gris smiled slightly, then mysteriously took out a cell phone from his pocket.
"Look, look at this Asian player."
The two of them came over and looked at the blurry video with curiosity.
"Is that... Simmons in the video?"
Luke Walton asked after watching carefully for a few moments.
"Yes, keep watching!" Gris urged them to focus on the video.
The two of them didn't say anything and continued to watch the video.
A moment later, when Li Feng scored the last layup.
Luke Walton's reaction was the same as everyone else's in the video: he was stunned.
"What? This guy actually won?"
Gris looked proud.
He had guessed that Luke Walton would react this way.
"How is it, I didn't expect it!"
"Well, it's surprising," Luke Walton affirmed without any reservation.
Gris smiled, turned his head and looked at Phil Handy who was looking meaningfully at him and asked:
"What do you think of the Asian player in the video? Is he good enough to play in the NBA?"
Phil Handy narrowed his eyes and analyzed seriously:
"Although the video isn't very long and doesn't show many technical moves, it's clear that this Asian player's ball handling is very sophisticated and experienced. He's very calm and composed. He must have a solid foundation, unlike those clueless rookies."
"Also, his many subconscious reactions to protect the ball show the shadow of a professional player, which is remarkable."
"The most important thing is that this guy's three-point shooting is really accurate! If his consistency can be verified, I think he is fully capable of playing the role of an outside shooter in the NBA."
Phil Handy's words were very conservative, but one could also tell that this Asian player was very strong!
And there is a high probability that he is a basketball player who has played in professional leagues and is fully capable of participating in the NBA.
To draw such a conclusion just from such a short video is definitely a very high evaluation.
Hearing this, Gris's guess was almost confirmed.
That Asian player is indeed very strong, and it shouldn't be just luck that helped him win the game.
"Gris, do you know who this Asian player is?" Luke Walton, eager to see the talent, asked impatiently, "Are you planning to give me a surprise?"
Gris looked at his fiery eyes, then chuckled and said:
"Don't even think about it. I have no idea who this mysterious guy is, but there shouldn't be many Asian players this good. If you're willing to find one, it shouldn't be difficult."
"Oh, stop joking. There's this Asian rookie named Li Feng that's giving me enough headaches lately. I've never seen a player who doesn't train like him, ever!"
Now Luke Walton gets a headache whenever anything related to Asian players is mentioned.
Signing a rookie who doesn't train is a waste of a draft pick.
Although second-round picks generally don't have high expectations...
Gris was obviously hearing this for the first time, so he patted him on the shoulder and asked:
"There are players like this? Who is it?"
Luke Walton and Phil Handy were about to speak when they looked up and saw someone looking for a place to park their electric scooter outside the stadium gate.
So the two of them looked over there in tacit understanding, and then said:
"it's him."
Gris turned his head and saw a player about 195cm tall walking in from the stadium gate, and then with extremely fast movements, he flashed into the cafeteria of the stadium.
"Hmm? What did he do?"
"Eat." Phil Handy looked at his watch and answered without hesitation. "He comes here to eat at 4:30 every afternoon."
"Just eating and no training?"
Gris was shocked. He had been working in the team for so many years, but he had never seen such a "personality" player!
Luke Walton nodded and then said:
"That's why I plan to teach this kid a lesson. I won't give him any playing time from now on."
Gris nodded without expressing his opinion.
After all, this is the head coach's authority, and there is no need for me to interrupt.
But why did he feel that the Li Feng just now looked somewhat familiar?
Where have you seen him?
Gris touched the back of his head, and then suddenly an idea came to him.
"Wait a minute!?"
He shouted excitedly, then raised his cell phone and held it in front of the two of them.
"Look... doesn't this Li Feng look a bit like the person in this video?"