Chapter 197 Barkley: Let Me Teach You How to Use Your Butt

Of course, it couldn't be Anthony.

"Chauncy, why are you here?"

Lin Ying was slightly surprised when he saw Billups.

Most people will choose to rest during the offseason, especially veterans like Billups, who should be at home with their wives and children.

And Billups is still wearing training clothes?

"Come here for some training. Are you here to get something?"

Lin Ying nodded.

The two exchanged a few words briefly, and Lin Ying began to pack his things.

There aren't many things in the closet, just a few jerseys and sneakers, and...

The bottle of expensive red wine given to him by Anthony.

He handed the wine to Billups:

"I can't drink anyway."

Billups didn't refuse, he accepted it with a smile, and then motioned to Lin Ying to sit down and chat for a while.

"Why aren't you at home with your wife and children?"

Lin Ying couldn't help but be curious.

"I'm from Denver."

"ah?"

Lin Ying never expected this.

Don't be surprised, the NBA is a big company, and most people only stay together when training and playing games, and go back to their respective homes after breakup.

If not by chance, would you know where your colleague is from?

Although Lin Ying chatted a lot with Billups, most of them were about basketball.

And they have only played together for half a season.

"My wife and I are both from Denver, but they followed me around and just moved back to Denver last season."

Lin Ying did not expect this.

However, it is quite reasonable.

When Billups was homeless, he stayed in Denver for two years.

The Nuggets traded Iverson for him again.

Local thinking, this is applicable in many places.

"I saw what you said about winning the championship, and I think I have a good chance."

Billups continued.

Almost everyone in the world didn't believe what Lin Ying said, but they didn't expect that the only few who did were from the Nuggets.

"After joining you, the Suns have what it takes to win the championship."

Billups was talking about the three conditions he said in the locker room last season: a superstar who takes over the game at critical moments, excellent defense, and a united team atmosphere.

The Suns' team atmosphere is one of the best in the league, and there's nothing to say about it.

In terms of defense, the Suns rely on individual defense. With the addition of top defensive players such as Lin Ying, Tony Allen, and even Holiday, the defensive strength is not bad.

that is……

"We didn't have a superstar that took over the game."

Nash is the architect of the system and Stoudemire is the scorer in regular time. Neither of them is known for their scoring ability at critical moments.

And Lin Ying said this not to say that the Suns have no chance to win the championship, but that he feels that what Billups said before does not apply to all situations.

But Billups' answer surprised him again.

"So I said after joining you, you can be that person and help the Suns."

These words sounded familiar.

By the way, Karl said similar things before they parted.

"Do you think so highly of me?"

Lin Ying said with a smile.

His function in the Nuggets was similar to that of Nash. Although he contributed to the game for two consecutive years, to put it bluntly, it was all a mistake.

Let him take over the game at a critical moment?

This was something he had never tried before.

"A calm brain, a big heart, and critical moments are more important than personal ability."

Billups is serious.

"Well, that's how I was back then."

Lin Ying was stunned for a moment, and then Billups laughed first.

Damn it, he tricked me!

"So what you lack is not ability, but opportunity."

After he finished laughing, Billups patted him on the shoulder and said.

Just as Lin Ying thought, since Nash and Stoudemire cannot stand up, it is most appropriate for Lin Ying to stand up.

Lin Ying smiled and said nothing.

There's nothing wrong with what Billups said, but the key is that he has to have that ability.

We still have to seize the time to improve our passing control.

In addition, his low-post singles ability must continue to be strengthened.

When these are improved, take over the game at critical moments? Not impossible!

…

After saying goodbye to Billups, Lin Ying first called Yang Shuyi to make sure she was at school, and then drove there.

After he arrived, he drove the car, put on a peaked cap, and went to the basketball gym.

On the phone, Yang Shuyi said that her training was not over yet.

The basketball halls are all open to the public, and there are many people watching from the sidelines.

After Lin Ying arrived, he directly found an empty seat and sat down.

Because he was wearing a peaked cap, no one recognized him.

He looked toward the field.

There is no "women's basketball team is very soft" as described in the novel. On the contrary, there are dragging, pulling, bumping, grabbing, and all kinds of shouts.

Except for the lower level, there is not much difference from the men's basketball team.

He quickly found Yang Shuyi and was knocked to the ground by the opposite pick and roll.

Because it was a training match and there was no referee, there was naturally no whistle.

The head coach on the sidelines didn't say anything, and the game didn't pause.

No one helped Yang Shuyi. She gritted her teeth and got up from the ground and ran to follow.

Lin Ying did not see any grievance in her eyes, but instead showed a higher fighting spirit.

Seeing this, Lin Ying suddenly remembered many things from the past.

Asked early if I could teach her how to play, and then asked every time.

He just regarded it as a little girl's whim.

What was the reason for agreeing to come before?

Oh, by the way, I trained with myself once, but I kept insisting even though I couldn't keep up.

This girl really loves basketball.

The training on the field was not over yet, but there was a commotion off the field.

The source of the commotion was naturally Lin Ying.

Just when he raised his head and looked at Yang Shuyi intently, his cap could no longer block his handsome face, and he was recognized!

Although his popularity in Denver is not as good as Anthony's, it is just not as popular as Anthony's.

They have to sign autographs and take photos, and the game on the field cannot be played properly.

The women's basketball players stopped playing unconsciously and looked to the sidelines.

The head coach of the women's basketball team was very angry when he saw this scene.

The open training was requested by the principal, saying that the women's basketball team needed to gain popularity.

She was about to scold him, but when she saw that the person surrounded was Lin Ying, she swallowed her words back.

Then, she turned around and scolded her team members:

"What are you looking at? Keep training!"

On the court, Yang Shuyi played harder after seeing Lin Ying coming.

That is, Lin Ying can't see her at the moment.

The female coach came over aggressively holding a ball.

The crowd quickly dispersed.

Most of them were students at the University of Denver and knew that the female coach had a bad temper.

Lin Ying also saw this female coach up close. She was tall and strong. She must have played professionally before retiring, or maybe she retired from the WNBA.

This is very common in women's basketball.

Just when he thought the other party would ask him to go out first.

Unexpectedly, her next move made everyone in the audience look like "I'll do it".

"Can you sign your name for me?"

…

When Lin Ying left the University of Denver, he had something more in his hands.

The massage card that was taken away by Yang Shuyi.

While chatting, Lin Ying could feel Yang Shuyi's entanglement.

I want to continue working as a physical therapist for him, but I don’t want to give up this hard-won opportunity.

"I'll transfer to Phoenix."

She suggested in confusion.

This proposal was directly rejected by Lin Ying. The NCAA women's basketball team also had to serve as a ball supervisor when transferring to another school, not to mention that the opportunity was hard-won.

And it also gave Yang Shuyi a reason that she couldn't refute.

He has looked at all alternatives.

The Suns' top medical team is fully capable of the job of a physical therapist;

As a chef, he has already discussed with Yao Ming to open a Yao restaurant in Phoenix;

Massage job, the card in my hand is back!

Cupping, acupuncture, and the usual freezing device can also play a similar role.

As for Yang Shuyi, play hard and strive to reach WNBA in the future.

"I will come to watch your game when I have time."

When they were saying goodbye at the airport, Lin Ying touched the little girl's head.

The plane roared into the sky, looking at the city outside the window getting smaller and smaller, Lin Ying's mood was complicated, but he was more excited.

Moving, success!

…

It’s muggy in Phoenix in August.

Phoenix means hot place, and this is one of the cities with the highest temperature in the United States.

The highest single-day temperature here in history has reached a world record of 50°C, and the average temperature is above 38°C for three months every year.

If Milwaukee is an icehouse, Phoenix is ​​a furnace.

Located in the valley of several major mountains, even the Salt River that runs through the city from east to west is dry all year round.

Even if the air conditioning is on in the training hall, it still can't offset the stuffy feeling.

However, everyone in the training hall was still enthusiastic.

Moreover, unlike the Nuggets, other people from the Suns came to report one after another!

Second-year Robin Lopez, 37-year-old Hill, "Brazilian Lightning" Barbosa...

It only takes Xiao Si to survive!

In addition to "proof", this situation is also related to Lin Ying's previous championship remarks.

Although Karl and Billups both think the Suns have a chance, there are really only a handful of people like that, and most people still think it's nonsense.

And this voice is getting more and more intense and distorted.

Some fans even started attacking Suns players.

If it were Durant, the trumpet would come online every minute, and you would be so stunned.

However, people like Taiyang are all known as good gentlemen, so their response can only be one word, practice.

Some people will say, doesn’t anyone in the Suns think that Lin Ying is causing trouble?

No, because most of this Suns team is veterans who have reached their peak, and their pursuit of the championship has never stopped!

With 62 wins in the 2004-05 season and 61 wins in the 2006-07 season, they were both extremely close to the championship.

It's just that the team has been in turmoil in the past two years, and they have never shouted that slogan again.

But what Lin Ying said now was like a torch suddenly lit in the dark night, igniting the fighting spirit in their hearts.

They are still there!

…

They were training that day, and the door to the training hall was pushed open.

Fat body, shiny bald head, and that dramatic face.

The person who came was unexpected, it was "Big Mouth" Barkley!

Buckley stretched out his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead. Just a short walk had already made him soaked.

But looking at the heated scene in the training hall, he suddenly had an inexplicable feeling:

The heat in Phoenix is ​​not as hot as the heat in the training facility!

Barkley's appearance interrupted training on the field.

Nash was the first to go up and hug Barkley.

Other former Suns players also went up to say hello.

Obviously this is not the first time Barkley has come to the training facility, and he should come often.

After exchanging pleasantries with Nash, Barkley came to Lin Ying.

"Lin, Charles came to see you specifically this time."

Nash said.

After hearing this, Lin Ying looked at the fat man in front of him with a puzzled expression.

It seems like he has never interacted with Barkley before?

Comments and commentary on the show definitely don’t count.

Then, in his doubtful eyes, Buckley circled around him, and then nodded with satisfaction:

"I'm just saying you shouldn't imitate that kid Tim and waste such a big ass."

"..."

That boy Tim...

That is Barkley.

And why do you feel like you're being raped?

After some exchanges, Lin Ying found out the purpose of Buckley's visit.

He came here to teach him back-up skills.

Lin Ying was very confused when he knew this. Is Barkley so philanthropic?

Duncan had invited him to join him for summer training because of their good relationship, but he and Barkley had no friendship.

But a few words Nash said to him in private made him understand the reason.

Like Richardson, Barkley also has a true love for the sun!

Moreover, his true love is much stronger than Richardson's.

Let's put it this way, Barkley has a 16-year career, 8 years with the 76ers, 4 years with the Suns, and 4 years with the Rockets.

But he has never considered himself a 76ers star, let alone a Rockets star. Suns star is his only self-proclaimed title.

The reason is naturally because his peak is in the sun.

I won the regular season MVP with the Suns, and I also reached the Finals with the Suns!

If it weren't for meeting Jordan, or if Jordan retired a year earlier, he would already have the championship in his hands, and he would no longer be the uncrowned king.

So you can see him instinctively bragging about Suns players on the show.

Just like when he boasted that Stoudemire handles the ball better than him.

Even Richardson was almost touted as a top perimeter defender back then.

And bragging is definitely not enough. From time to time, he will go to the arena to guide young people.

In fact, to put it bluntly, it was a matter of emotion. He himself failed to bring a championship to the Suns back then, and he hoped that someone in the future would do it and make up for that regret.

Lin Ying also accepted it, and soon went to the sidelines with Barkley.

When he was chatting with Billups before, he thought that his post-up ability needed to continue to improve.

Nowadays, one-on-one personal training from the legendary back-up master is still free, which is quite comfortable when you think about it.

But what happened next made him flinch a little.

I saw Buckley patting his butt and looking at his butt again.

"I paid special attention to you when you were playing in NCAA, and today I'm going to let you know how your butt is used!"

Obviously training is a very serious matter, but Lin Ying feels that it is not serious no matter what.