My Name is Kobe Bryant

"Our No. 1 pick is here!" Ewing pulled Yao Ming over with a smile.

The gorilla with a friendly face makes it impossible to tell that he is the tough guy who once shocked the Knicks.

"Patrick, I leave YAO to you."

"Don't worry, Kobe. In three years, I'll give you a star center!" Ewing felt that his words were not conservative, but rather arrogant.

Now it has been revealed in the media that this year's No. 1 pick is determined by Stern. If it weren't for Yao Ming's background, he wouldn't have won the No. 1 pick in the NBA.

It is not that tall men like Yao Ming have never appeared in the NBA. In recent years, the more typical one is Sean Bradley. But now he can only be a starter, and he can only play less than 25 minutes in a game. .

The physical fitness of white people cannot support such a giant in a high-intensity basketball game like the NBA. Not to mention the fact that Asians are now recognized around the world as having poor physical fitness.

We have not yet experienced the baptism of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Most people in the world have a prejudice against the Chinese. Many people think that the East Asian disease is not an insult, but that Asian people really are like that.

Such discrimination did not begin until the Beijing Olympics.

Countless great Chinese athletes have won glory for the country one after another, and finally changed this view.

Now, the vast majority of commentators in the NBA are extremely unfavorable to Yao Ming.

Barkley said: "This tall man may end his career after one season."

This is the view if Yao Ming has not tampered with his age. It is generally known that Chinese athletes like to change their age. If Yao Ming had tampered with his age, his talent might be even lower!

There are many similar views. Not to mention the No. 1 pick, people think that the lottery pick is a more suitable position for Yao Ming.

For such an insider, the upper limit is All-Star, or the kind of All-Star whose career is not long.

The lower limit will be to leave the league quickly.

The most likely scenario is to become a perennial backdrop for the league like Shawn Bradley.

Although Ewing did not discriminate against Yao Ming, he definitely did not realize how terrifying Yao Ming's potential was.

Kobe gave Ewing a training plan for Yao Ming, which interested Ewing. If it went smoothly, Ewing felt that Yao Ming would soon grow into a special All-Star player.

An atypical center that is different from most centers in history!

The growth of centers is slow. They must first train their skills, then use their skills, and then adapt their skills to their new physical bodies.

A person's peak strength probably begins at the age of 25, and the time for an excellent center to become a professional is usually after the age of 25. Only at this age can the center's strength and experience be mature enough to support him in dominating the field in fierce competitions like the NBA.

Yao Ming is now 22 years old. He has been trained into an All-Star in three years. This is what Ewing feels he can do his best.

"Three years?" Kobe suddenly raised the corner of his mouth.

If it takes three years to get an All-Star, then why not trade O'Neal for an All-Star?

The second-in-command Kobe wants is not an All-Star! But a superstar!

There are only historical super giants! Only then can he be worthy of Kobe’s favor!

"In the new season, the past offensive system will definitely change." Jerry West and Harris are discussing the Lakers' tactical system in the new season.

West and Harris took a lot of criticism this offseason.

Many fans believe that it was because the two of them failed to coordinate the relationship between OK, which led to the collapse of the strongest dynasty in history.

Many Lakers fans frantically attacked West for trading O'Neal, which made the Lakers' godfather feel a little uncomfortable for a while.

If the Lakers can have a good record next season, that's all. If not, West may be blasted by the fans!

Now that the Lakers are world-class in popularity around the world, West is under too much pressure. Although he didn't care, he had to think about his family.

And the same goes for Harris.

"Del, I still haven't been able to recruit the right players." West smiled bitterly. The two of them originally planned to find a meat shield type four position for Yao Ming to help assist his growth.

But now we can only let Yao Ming and Wu Sheng start together.

When Wu Sheng has O'Neal, he can still use his mobility to defend some insides, but his rebounding has always been a problem.

Kobe often had to go for rebounds.

And now, without O'Neal, the Lakers' rebounding problem is even greater.

It is definitely difficult for Yao Ming to have the ability to dominate the penalty area when he first entered the league.

West and Harris even felt that Yao Ming would have been knocked out of the rebounds by the NBA's tough guys, let alone help other players.

For the Lakers in the new season, rebounding and penalty area defense will be their Achilles' heel.

This is a problem on the defensive end. The Lakers' outside defense is still historically good, but there will be problems with inside defense. But in this era, a large number of star players have emerged at the power forward position, and the Lakers' weakest point will be severely targeted.

The reshaping of the offensive system is also imminent.

Last season, Kobe sacrificed his tactical position to fully assist O'Neal.

The Lakers' tactics last season were completely IN-OUT. It wasn't until the playoffs that Kobe gradually took over the ball.

Now, how do the Lakers plan their tactics?

Let Yao Ming and Kobe play IN-OUT?

It's nonsense. Yao Ming simply doesn't have the ability to dominate in the paint.

Until Yao Ming can contribute 20+10 stably, IN-OUT tactics can only be abandoned.

So how to arrange the Lakers' next offensive tactical system has become an urgent problem that Harris and West want to solve.

It's impossible for Kobe to play every game from beginning to end for an entire season. Maybe he can, but then Kobe may be exhausted by the time he reaches the playoffs.

How to let Kobe lead his teammates and how to let his teammates help Kobe is the key to the construction of the Lakers' new tactical system.

"By the way, Del, your new assistant coach will start in two days." The two of them thought hard, and West suddenly thought of someone.

Byron Scott has been poached to become the head coach of the NBA's newest team, the New Orleans Pelicans.

This is a team that just entered the NBA this summer.

"who is it?"

"His name is D'Antoni, and he just came back from Europe. He originally wanted to apply for the position of head coach, but no team was willing to take him." Note: D'Antoni led the Nuggets to 14 wins and 36 losses in the 1998-99 season and was kicked out. Later, he worked as a scout and an assistant coach. He didn't join the Suns until the 2003-04 season and only scored 21 wins and 40 losses.

"Are you kidding me?" After just one day of training, Patrick Ewing was so shocked by Yao Ming that he fell to the ground!

Although he had already watched Yao Ming's video highlights in the CBA and Mamba Academy, Gorilla thought they were just highlights.

Do you really think that if you play like Chamberlain in the CBA, he will be the same in the NBA?

But the scene of Yao Ming beating Okur and Randolph violently in training today left the gorilla speechless in surprise!

That's a championship-level substitute!

A championship-level substitute, there is no problem starting in another team!

Yao Ming's ability to crush ordinary starters shows that Yao Ming has the ability to gain a foothold in the American professional basketball and gain a firm foothold!

A giant can actually skillfully complete all kinds of dreamy ball control, footwork, and also have a precise three-pointer!

Steady bottom plate strength! Smart steps!

It’s simply a 2.3-meter scoring machine!

Except for the fact that his wingspan and hand size are not outstanding, Yao Ming is almost a perfect inside embryo.

The basic skills are so solid. This solid basic skills reminds Gorilla of the strongest fourth position in the NBA today, Tim Duncan!

And Yao Ming has stronger basic skills in shooting!

Yao Ming's height makes it almost impossible for him to be disturbed as long as he shoots from mid- to long-range!

That soft touch made the gorilla feel like he was seeing an outside player shooting rather than a giant nearly 2.3 meters tall!

Incredible!

Unbelievable!

"Is this talent! This guy has a historic center talent!" Ewing was completely convinced! If Yao Ming can avoid injuries, his upper limit will be that of a superstar!

Ewing understands why Kobe traded O'Neal for such a rookie!

value!

Absolutely worth it!

In just one day, Ewing changed his rating for Yao Ming from All-Star to Superstar!

"But, Kobe. Are you sure you really want to train Yao Ming like this?" Ewing looked at Kobe's training plan and still felt a little hesitant.

Kobe actually didn't let Yao Ming take advantage of him quickly.

Instead, maintain your current body shape and gradually increase your strength without gaining weight.

This will be a weightlifting-style training method, not the bodybuilding and powerlifting-style training methods used by 99% of NBA players.

Gain strength without gaining weight!

Many weightlifters look lean, but their strength is terrifying!

Because absolute strength is not exactly the same as muscle.

The strength of the skeletal muscles and fascia under the muscles, as well as the nerve recruitment ability, are the key to determining absolute strength.

What Kobe wants is for Jeff to lead Yao Ming to develop strong skeletal muscles and fascia! Not the big muscles.

And Kobe is also preparing to ask Yao Ming to change his playing style!

From the Chamberlain-style one-pillar style of play in the CBA to the all-around style of Sabonis!

The main activity area has been moved from the restricted area to the outside!

A large number of continuous pick-and-rolls at the three-point line, hand-to-hand, three-point catching and shooting, and high-post support.

"Isn't it a good idea to let such an inside beast leave the penalty area?"

"No! Next season, if Yao Ming plays in the penalty area, then he will definitely not be able to keep up with the team's offensive and defensive rhythm." Kobe looked up and looked in the direction of the Lakers' office.

He brokered a deal with West and D'Antoni to let the bombardment master join the Lakers' coaching staff.

Next season, the Lakers will fly and play in the sky! If Yao Ming fought every ball in the penalty area, he would have no way to run back and forth to get in position.

And Yao Ming is the most important point among them!

Horry was not retained this summer because he is already old and unable to shoulder the heavy responsibility of liaison between the inside and outside of the team as he did in previous years. Maybe being a substitute isn't bad, but the contract he wants is too big.

Horry left for the San Antonio Spurs this summer, and Popovich offered him a contract that would allow him to live out his old age.

So Kobe's vision for Yao Ming is an atypical center standing outside the three-point line!

Kobe clearly remembers Yao Ming's career experience.

When he first entered the league, his light steps around the basket and precise shooting made his height not appear peaceful at all.

Then Van Gundy's weight gain ruined Yao Ming!

It seems that he can sit and play on the offensive end, but he has the ability to score with his own skills. Why bulk up and turn into floor strength flow?

Let a 2.3-meter Asian center gain weight to compete with black and thick men?

In order to beat the Sharks, Yao Ming was allowed to gain unlimited weight?

You really have your Van Gundy!

Isn't this as stupid as asking Kobe to gain weight just to beat James?

The way a player becomes stronger is to make his strong point stronger. As long as one point is strong enough, it is far more important than all aspects.

On the one hand, it is synonymous with mediocrity!

Yao Ming improved his strength, but lost his agility. It also puts the body under great pressure.

Yao Ming should rely on his height and skills to play! Just like Durant! He will be a natural mismatch player at the center position. Those who are stronger than him are not as agile as him, and those who are faster than him are not as tall as him!

In addition, Yao Ming is asked to participate in all major and minor national team competitions. Originally, the NBA had a high-intensity and intensive schedule, but when everyone was resting, Yao Ming had to continue playing. Dragging his bulky body, a player who was supposed to be a superstar fell.

Kobe knew clearly that long but thin players like Yao Ming, Durant, Ingram, etc. should not be allowed to blindly gain weight!

That would only make them lose their advantage.

Especially in the first year of his career, when Yao Ming's body was unable to adapt to inside confrontation, it was very necessary to prevent Yao Ming from having to run back and forth between the two penalty areas and endure a lot of confrontation.

How to train Yao Ming?

Just use your height advantage to play like a teacher!

Contain the defense at the top of the three-point arc!

If the big man pulls out, pass the ball! Or use your feet to pass people by!

If you are a small man, just do it! Or hit from behind!

There are so many choices!

Teacher Yue relies on this style of play to lead the team to the forefront of the Western Conference all year round!

A 2.3-meter Jockey Seven!

Yao Ming will rewrite the definition of center!

And Kobe can also benefit from Yao Ming's style of play.

Yao Ming will become the best pick and break point! Kobe's breakaway pass and Yao Ming's high-post shot will become a regular killer move for the Lakers.

I'm afraid not many teams can defend against this move!

Moreover, Yao Ming is still a top-notch wall, with solid bottom plate strength and excellent three-point shooting. He can be full of threats when hand-offs from the outside!

Yao Ming will be the best second-in-command!

And this Lakers will eventually surpass the OK Dynasty! Become the strongest team!