The Basketball Court Swordsman

The University of California is the largest and most influential public university system in the United States and even in the world. Among them, the famous Los Angeles campus, San Diego campus, etc., belong to this huge system. The reputation of the Los Angeles campus, that is, uCLA, is even more impressive in the basketball world. But the University of California, Berkeley, or uCB, although it belongs to the University of California system, its reputation in the basketball circle is not as loud as uCLA.

So this time, Henson is not actually a player from uCB. The reason why he was sent here by Bird is entirely because there is a warm-up match between North Carolina and uCB. The white forward Hansbrough of North Carolina is the main purpose of Henson’s trip.

Speaking of Hansbrough, even when Henson had not crossed over, he had heard the name of the white forward. Before entering the NBA, Hansbrough’s basketball career has been extremely bright. In the NCAA, he can be said to have achieved the achievement of the honorary grand slam!

In 2008, Hansbrough won the Wooden Award, Naismith Award, and was elected the Player of the Year. For three years in college, he has been selected to the best team of the Atlantic Coast League for three consecutive years. This achievement is unprecedented, and it is very likely that there will be no future. After all, he is the only college player in NCAA history to be selected to the All-American Team and the Best Team of the Atlantic Coast League for three consecutive years.

It can be said that this series of myths created by Hansbrough during the NCAA period is unmatched by his predecessor Michael Jordan!

Just thinking about Hansbrough’s resume made Henson a little excited. What is the job of a scout? It is to find a genius who is not so ordinary among a group of geniuses. And Hansbrough, he is destined to be within the scope of “uncommon”. After an investigation by Zhu Holledi, Henson felt that he seemed to be very interested in investigating young players.

It feels as if you have found a gold mine that no one has mined. Whether it is gold or stone, it will be identified by Henson. This kind of work that outlines a player from unknown to detailed makes Henson very fulfilling.

In the face of a university hegemon like Hansbrough, even if the potential value evaluation of Hansbrough by the data analysis module tomorrow is A+, Henson will not be surprised.

But now Henson’s first task is not to observe the American geniuses, but to find the person who meets him in the airport and drive to the place that Bird arranged for him.

Before leaving, Bird gave Henson a contact number. According to Bird, Henson only needs to dial this number after he arrives to get all the assistance he needs.

Henson was still imagining whether Bird would match himself with a beauty assistant or something. But when he saw his connector, Henson was extremely disappointed.

“Mr. Henson? Hello, my name is Stephen Silas, and I am a video analyst for the Pacers.” When Henson saw this slender black man responding to him, his illusions were completely disillusioned.

What beauty assistants are all too naive.

“Henson, Henson Joe, nice to meet you, Mr. Silas.” Although a little disappointed, Henson shook hands with the opponent politely and smiled.

After all, compared to a broken hotel 40 kilometers away from the competition venue, Bird arranged himself well. Although the thin guy Silas had nothing to do with the beauty assistant, he was at least very enthusiastic. In this cold NBA world, Silas is almost the second person Henson has ever met who is passionate about him, the first being Carter, a taxi driver.

“Is Mr. Henson a new scout? Why have I never seen you before?” Silas chatted with Henson as he walked outside the airport.

“Um… Actually, I have been with the Pacers for two years, but before… I used to work mainly in Indianapolis.” Henson smiled awkwardly, his “predecessor” ‘S resume is really hard to get.

“So, no wonder Mr. Bird trusts you so much! You know, Hansbrough is the rookie that the team will focus on this year, and Mr. Bird is very optimistic about the white forward. Although Hansbrough is already well-known in the United States, He still needs a particularly detailed scout report to understand all aspects of Hansbrough and ensure that the draft is foolproof. Therefore, he must need someone who is particularly trustworthy, and this person is you, Mr. Henson.” Silas beckoned and stopped a taxi. The dark and thin guy also helped put Henson’s luggage in the trunk, which made Henson a little embarrassed.

“In that case,” Henson got into the car and closed the door. “Mr. Silas, is also Bird’s confidant?”

“Hahahahaha, cronies are not good, but my work experience is richer and I can give you the greatest help. My father Paul Silas used to play for the Celtics and was a teammate with Mr. Bird. Won a championship. He grew up watching me, so he knows my ability to work. I became an assistant coach for the Hornets at the age of 27. I was the youngest assistant coach in the NBA at the time. Later, I am now working as an assistant coach. Germany is playing, but I’m not working on the front line of the coaching staff. So rest assured, Mr. Henson, I can definitely give you the most professional advice and help.”

Silas still had a friendly smile on his face, but Henson was frightened and shivered. Co-worked with one of his own assistants who are a half-scout scout, and his resume is so awesome. Now Henson believes that the 10% trust level is really added.

Along the way, Silas and Henson talked a lot about Bird and Celtics. Of course, I also talked more about myself.

This black guy born in a basketball family used to be a caddie for the Knicks, played shooting games with the son of “Gorilla” Ewing in the garden, and worked as an assistant coach, video analyst, trainer and even after entering the league. Served briefly as acting head coach in the Hornets.

In Silas’ own words: There is nothing in the NBA that I haven’t done.

Henson was stunned by Silas’s experience. The NBA world, it is precisely because there are thousands of guys like Silas that it will become colorful.

The two chatted for a while, and the taxi arrived at the destination-Hampton Inn Morgan Hill. This retro building illuminated with colorful lights is very domineering and luxurious from the outside. This elegant and modern five-star hotel makes Henson’s eyes straight. Just two days ago, he was still living in a broken hotel in Long Beach!

? Henson followed Silas into the lobby, he could feel the wealth of the NBA team. Because if there is no money, the company will not let employees live in this kind of hotel. This is the work environment that NBA scouts should have. Working directly under Bird is really better than following that **** Posey!

“Mr. Bird has arranged the room. Your room is on the fifth floor, right next to me. We are now in Berkeley, only ten minutes away from uCB. If you want, you can go to school later. Wander around and feel the youthful atmosphere of the university. Okay, Mr. Henson, first go to your room and have a look. I have put all the materials needed for work on your desk. I will let the waiter later Bring dinner to your room and I won’t interrupt your work.”

“Thank you so much, Silas.” Henson was flattered. This kind of five-star treatment was something he couldn’t even think of before.

Entering the room and lying on the spacious single bed, Henson felt that his whole body finally relaxed. Perhaps, today is a turning point in my unlucky life. He doesn’t have to eat cheap sandwiches that are hard to swallow, or sleep on the “crackish” box spring. As long as you work hard with Bird, you are not afraid of not having meat!

Thinking of this, Henson sat up and looked at his desk. It was filled with a thick stack of documents and several discs of the game video.

He walked to the table and looked around. The file was Hansbrough’s detailed game data over the years, with dense numbers written on it. The video of the game shows Hansbrough’s performance in March Madness in the past three years.

If Henson wants to understand Hansbrough thoroughly and analyze him accurately, then he must read all these documents and videos.

There is meat to follow Bird, but it is certainly not for free.

If Henson used to see these numbers, he would probably feel big. But now with the mind of this high-achieving mathematics student, it is easy to memorize and analyze these data.

Sitting at the table, picking up this copy of the information and the video of the game, Henson immediately buried his head and worked hard. For him, this is not painful work, but an exciting “gold rush”!

Byrd’s bite of meat, he Henson is ready to eat it!