Chapter 63 - [Death provocation, new challenge]
Online, some Chinese fans stated that Guo Xu’s final selection was naked racial discrimination. If he is a black or white player, even if he refuses to go to other teams to try out training, it may not be so low. There must be a strong team to bet on his talent. The scouts turned a blind eye to MOP only because he was of Chinese descent.
The truth about these fans is that discrimination in the American sports world has always existed. This era is very serious. Even after 2010, it is very obvious that it is too normal for Guo Xu to not train and no one is selected. Each team has his health and development potential. Skeptical.
In Guo Xu ’s previous life, Jeremy Lin went to join the joint training camp in 2010 and was ignored by scouts. He was eventually defeated. However, he disclosed his side data, but no one believed he could play well.
The data shows that Jeremy Lin is 191cm tall and weighs 91kg, which is consistent with Westbrook’s participation in the draft. In other words, he is the standard heavy point guard in the league like Wei Shao and Wall. Many people then concluded that an Asian point guard with such a large weight would inevitably affect the speed bounce, but this is not the case.
Jeremy Lin ’s body-side performance is shocking, bouncing, agility, and strength are not bad. The average speed is more than Ross and Wall. The start speed of blacks is the best. He still surpasses Wall and Owen. Only the maximum speed lags behind. Wall.
His explosive power belongs to the top class in the league, and may not be able to become a star. Being a role player is more than enough. No one wants it because he is a black-eyed, black-haired Chinese.
Guo Xu saw the news. Those who questioned and regretted did not care. As long as he played well, he would prove everything. Some people will regret it in the future. It is not him and the Lakers.
Kupchak did not immediately sign a contract with him, and he deliberately waited until after the summer league, but also had the idea of hitting his face.
On the afternoon of the 4th, Guo Xu went to Long Beach, California alone. According to population rankings, Long Beach is the second largest city in the Los Angeles area, second only to Los Angeles. It has hosted summer leagues in recent years and many fans watch it.
The Lakers booked a hotel. Guo Xu will stay with temporary teammates and coaches until he finishes five games.
In addition to Guo Xu, the Lakers also have three NBA players participating in the battle, the overall strength is strong.
This year’s first-round 29 rookie “Mad Dog” Mark Madsen, defensive blue collar, is good at grabbing rebounds, not afraid of confrontation, tough style.
In the first round of 1999, 23 rookie Devin George, 203cm tall, 106 kg weight forward, he has the ability to shoot in the distance, can rush to the offensive rebounds, physical strength, good at dunks.
In the rookie season, he played 49 games for the Lakers, averaging only 7 minutes and scoring 3.2 points and 1.5 rebounds. He played even worse in the playoffs, playing 9 games and averaging only 2.4 minutes and 1.1 rebounds in 5 minutes.
George’s shooting percentage was very low last season, less than 40%. He was eager to prove himself and actively requested to participate.
The first rookie in the second round of 1999, John Celestand, a 193CM tall and 86 kg weight combo guard. He claims to be technically comprehensive, but did not show it last season. As a marginalist, he played only 16 games for the Lakers, averaging 2.3 points, 0.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
Last year, John and the Lakers signed a two-year salary contract. The second year is a team option. Now that the Lakers do not implement the second-year contract, he has become a restricted free man and has to work hard to sign another base salary.
In addition, two players who have not played in the NBA are also of great strength.
Mike Pennecy, a white non-draft player, was born in 1974. He is 191cm tall and 87kg in weight. His specialty is catching shots. He lost the draft because of the style of the game. The shooting guard at 191CM was a little short, the confrontation was poor, the defense was bad, and he lacked the ability to play at the point guard.
After training in foreign leagues, he became much stronger, hoping to show himself in the NBA.
Medvedenko, a 208CM tall, 113 kg Ukrainian national team inside, 21-year-old star, good at shooting, anti-human low position, moving slower.
Guo Xu took the initiative to greet his teammates and wanted to get in touch with his feelings.
Came up with a nail as soon as he came up. Last season, the Lakers’ marginal man, black defender John Celestand, was very sloppy, his nostrils did not shake his hand, and he sneered: “Boy, don’t think that the last one can be selected to play the NBA, you have too much waste Come on, go home and have some milk. “
Guo Xu was not angry at all, smiled, and turned away, he saw that the other party regarded him as a competitor.
This person’s IQ is too low, completely ignoring Guo Xu is a rookie after the Lakers sent out Tyrone Lu. Many people can see from this point that the Lakers want to sign Guo Xu training. No matter what considerations, the Lakers management All like him.
Yesterday, the Lakers gold assistant Kurt Rambis called Guo Xu, indicating that the Long Beach League will use him as the core to arrange offensive tactics to prepare him for psychological preparation.
John, the player who played mainly at No. 2, showed Guo Xu his face, didn’t he just die? Guo Xu was too lazy to talk with his brain, and he just didn’t pass him the game.
He went to greet Medvedenko again and said: “Hello, this is Jason Guo, I am very happy to meet you.”
“Hello, Jason, this is Stanislav Medvedenko, from Ukraine, my name is a little long …” The white man smiled and shook hands with Guo Xu, he did not participate in the draft, and there is no backstage in the United States In order to play good data in the Summer League, cooperation with teammates is necessary.
His name is more than a little long, read it in Ukrainian, he is “to bring the best sword ~ www.mtlnovel.com ~ over the highest mountain, break into the deepest forest, and bring the princess back to the front “Rhythm.
“Do you have a simple nickname or English name? Let’s play a lot of cooperation next time. If I call your full name and then pass, I’m afraid it will be a three-second violation.” Guo Xu laughed.
Medvedenko froze for a moment, and laughed. “You can call me stan.”
This is the first few letters of his name, and it will become a very representative name at the end of this year because of Eminem.
“Man, look at your body, I think you will definitely get the Lakers contract. Are you good at playing pick-and-roll? The mid-way pick-and-roll or the side without ball shield.” Guo Xu asked with a smile.
Medvedenko came to play the summer league, just want to join the Lakers, I was very happy to hear Guo Xu. “I’m best at playing pick-and-roll cooperation. As long as you pass the ball to the free throw line near the center, I will definitely throw in without a big man in front of me.”
“Okay, try it during training.” Guo Xu patted Medvedenko back. “Let’s go to say hello to others and get acquainted with each other, making it easier to cooperate.”
“Okay.” The big man from Ukraine is happier and feels like making friends in the United States.
Assistant Rambis just entered the hotel and heard the two chatting on the side. The impression of Guo Xu was even better. He is the youngest in this Lakers team, but his performance is very mature, good team players should have this affinity.
Lambiz glanced at John, who was alone in a daze, too lazy to say hello, even though they had been together for a season. John was selected by the Lakers for his personal ability, but he never had any teammates in his eyes, which was too selfish.
Last season, the coaching staff felt that this man’s character was too bad to save, so if he did not fulfill his second year contract, even if John played the Lakers for the Summer League, it would not be possible to stay.