At night, in the training center.
At this time, all the players had returned from their leave and were preparing for the upcoming preseason training camp.
Before that, Van Gundy went to the training hall in advance to train with the new team. Once the starting lineup and the main rotation for the new season were confirmed, the next step would be to see what players could be added to the team when the training camp began.
But in reality, training camps generally did not sign good players. At that time, not only were the players not wanted, but they were also eliminated from the summer league. The purpose of this training camp was just to let each team fill the 15-man roster. The signings were all scraps.
In the training hall tonight, the Knicks were divided into two teams to compete.
The main force and the non-main force.
No matter how talented Yang Ming was and how outstanding he was in the summer league, Van Gundy still arranged for him to be on the bench to let him adapt in advance.
The group match was not a real fight, but a tactical drill according to the manager's arrangement.
Even so, when the two sides fought, the confrontation was still quite intense.
Main lineup:
Patrick Ewing, the 213cm center forward;
203cm power forward, Charles Oakley;
The 198cm small forward, Larry John.
191cm shooting guard Chris Chiles;
188cm point guard Charlie Ward.
Substitute lineup:
The 203cm center forward, the veteran Buck Williams;
The 208-centimeter power forward, rookie Walter McArty;
the 203cm small forward, rookie John Wallace;
198cm shooting guard Yang Ming;
191cm point guard John Starks;
In terms of line-up, there was naturally no comparison in strength. However, in terms of height, both sides were size. The only outstanding one was the fifth position. Ewing was 10 centimeters taller than the 36-year-old veteran Buck Williams.
There was no need to think. With You Yin's strength, he could completely crush his opponent.
As for the other positions, other than the unknown Yang Ming, the substitutes could only surrender.
At the start of the game, Van Gundy, Don Cheney, Luke, and the other coaching staff watched seriously from the sidelines, pondering the rationality of this grouping. Van Gundy felt that the gap was too obvious and that such training would not have any effect. At most, it would be to practice tactics.
But Don Cheney had a different opinion.
"With this combination, we can have a deeper understanding of Yang's true strength. They wanted to see if he could make a difference in the new season and contribute to the team. At this time, he was facing a team that was full of main players, so he could see more clearly.”
"That's true."
Van Gundy nodded in agreement. He also wanted to know if the rookie, Ming Yang, could survive in such a group match. If he couldn't even survive this, how could he play in the new season?
The main lineup represented the conventional combat strength.
The entire coaching staff stared at Yang Ming, who already had the ball in his hand.
"What are you waiting for, newbie? Don't dawdle like a woman. Hurry up and charge.”
The auntie who was facing Yang Ming spat and blurted out Oakley's classic saying that he liked to scold women.
He had fought Yang Ming one-on-one before. Logically speaking, their relationship should not be tense.
However, as soon as he entered the game state, the auntie's momentum was different. He was full of defensive pressure and was very sharp on the offensive end. He shot all kinds of shots at will, just like when he played for the Hornets.
In fact, he also wanted to see if Yang Ming's offensive strength was as amazing as the newspapers boasted.
"Shut your mouth, you old fool.”
Perhaps Yang Ming was annoyed by his words, his eyes were sharp." You entered the Alliance four years before me, and you actually dare to lie like an old man. I'll let you see the power of a younger man."”
Van Gundy, who was on the sidelines, frowned. He felt that the style of these two people was a little strange. The trash talk was too childish and did not hurt.
But soon, his brows relaxed again. After Yang Ming spat out that specious sentence, he began to attack.
Facing the auntie who was in a stable horse stance and in a defensive stance, Yang Ming changed his direction and passed her. His entire body shot out like lightning and instantly reached the free-throw line, shocking the Oakley Alliance to intercept.
Yang Ming suddenly braked and stopped a step in front of him. Then, he turned around quickly and stepped into the basket to face You Yin.
So fast!
After Oakley went forward to intercept, he was shaken off before he could react.
Behind Yang Ming, the middle-aged woman who was always a step behind was also extremely surprised. She didn't even know that her opponent had already reached the inside line.
This kid's speed was indeed well-deserved.
Yang Ming arrived at the basket and faced off against Ewing. However, he did not let the latter wait for too long. It was as if he was going around a pole. When the latter blocked him, he was already at the edge of the baseline. Then, he turned around and flew towards the basket.
"Clang!"
A reverse dunk was completed in an instant.
You Yin was stunned. He didn't expect Yang Ming to be so fierce and so fast. After passing two people in a row, he threw himself off and performed such a magnificent slam dunk.
Extreme speed, a dizzying next step, and terrifying explosive power. The attack combined with all the talents was full of impact and incomparably fast, making their defense quickly lose its target.
It was really too fast!
This kid was really something.
Ewing, Oakley, and the middle-aged woman looked at each other, seeing the shock on each other's faces.
However, no one was depressed because they were passed. Instead, they were even more happy.
Didn't Jordan play like this when he was young?
They had been fooled by that guy many times, and their hearts were still aching.
Soon, they regained their calm.
No, he had to wait and see. Perhaps it was just a flash of inspiration from this kid.
In the next round, Yang Ming came again. The auntie blocked him again and started trash-talking." Kid, if you have the guts, try me again!”
"Pa!"
Yang Ming's dribbling rhythm suddenly sped up. After a pause, he slipped past him like a gust of wind and shook him off in an instant.
He really had guts!
Looking at Yang Ming leaving, the auntie was stunned, but she smiled in an instant.
Because the two old guys who were defending inside were also played by Yang Ming.
Ewing and Oakley had a tacit understanding as they moved forward to surround and close the door.
At this time, Yang Ming suddenly stopped. When Oakley thought he was looking for another direction to rush in, he moved again. He ran between the two of them and reached the basket in one step. He made a layup with ease.
Hiss!
Everyone took a deep breath and looked at Yang Ming blankly.
His reaction speed was too fast. He was simply born to attack.
The coaching staff, including Van Gundy, were all covered in joy. While they felt the visual impact of Yang Ming's attack, they also felt the endless treasures on the kid.
The boss was right, this kid is our Jordan!
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