manynovel Chapter 57 Trial Program
Chapter 57 Trial Program
Chapter 57 Trial Program
Oakland, California.
As soon as Bill Duffy took Li Xuan out of the airport, he received a call from Mavericks coach Nelson Sr.
After the call was connected, Nelson Sr. went straight to the point, expressing that the Mavericks were interested in Li Xuan and hoped to allow him to come to Dallas for trial training.
Bill Duffy on the other end of the phone thought at first that Nelson Sr. was joking.
After all, the Mavericks only have one first-round pick at No. 29 this year.
He originally wanted to politely reject Old Nelson, because taking Li Xuan to Dallas for trial training was a waste of everyone's time.
What's more, the Mavericks are preparing for the Western Conference finals, so how can they have a solo trial training.
But Nelson's attitude on the phone was very tough: "Bring Li over here, I really want to see his performance, and I promise you, if we are satisfied, I have a way to get Li before everyone else.
I've seen every game he's played, and the Mavericks desperately need this piece of the puzzle, and a chance to get him straight to the top. "
Bill Duffy knew that Nelson Sr. wasn't lying, because Nelson Sr. was a legendary head coach who didn't bother to lie.
After answering the phone, Bill Duffy said to Li Xuan on the side: "Li, it seems that we have to change the schedule. The Mavericks are very interested in you, but they have to prepare for the Western Conference finals, so the trial training time is very tight. Got to go to Dallas after the Warriors workout."
"No problem, Mr. Duffy." Li Xuan nodded. He didn't really care that the Mavericks were interested in him. There were many teams interested in him. It wouldn't be surprising if there were one or two more teams.
After a while, the two of them drove to the arena of the Golden State Warriors - Oracle Arena.
Warriors coach Eric Musselman and general manager Chris Mullin have been waiting in front of the arena gate for a long time.
After the two parties met, they went directly to the topic. Bill Duffy exchanged details of the trial training with Musselman and Mullin, while Li Xuan was a spectator.
"Mr. Eric, Mr. Chris, I am very glad that the Warriors invited my players during their busy schedule, but unfortunately, my players will not conduct technical ability tests and confrontation tests in any of the trials. , I don’t agree with your trial training content.” Bill Duffy said very frankly after reading the trial training content list.
"So what tests can we run?" Musselman asked with a hint of exasperation.
"Static talent test and shooting ability test, these two should be enough for you to identify good players?" Bill Duffy said with a smile on his face.
"Okay, we can accept it." Mullin called the Warriors trainer to take Li Xuan for a test.
Not long after, the trainer of the Warriors came back with Li Xuan, handed over the physical test report to Mu Lin, and then praised in a low voice: "His physical test data is better than expected, and his static talent is really explosive."
Mullin immediately lifted his spirits. His own trainer rarely praised the players. To be praised by him must be superior. Then he quickly scanned the report in his hand.
On the data sheet, various static data of Li Xuan are recorded.
Among them, the height column is marked as 2 meters, not the official 06 meters of Marquette University.
In terms of wingspan, Li Xuan's data of 2 meters surprised Mu Lin.
As for the weight of 98 kg, it is a bit stretchy, but the body can be practiced slowly after entering the league.
His compatriot YAO was also skinny when he first entered the league, but now he looks much stronger after playing for a season.
Mullin was very satisfied with Li Xuan's static talent. He handed the report to Musselman, then walked to Bill Duffy and said, "Mr. Duffy, can you give Li Xuan a dynamic talent test? I'm very curious." , if it meets my expectations, I promise to take Lee with the ninth overall pick."
"I'm very sorry, Mr. Chris, I can't agree to your request for my employer, let's proceed to the next test!" Bill Duffy responded.
Mu Lin felt very sorry and could only arrange for Li Xuan to conduct the next test.
In the projection ability test, Li Xuan's performance was perfect.
Li Xuan's shooting rate is very efficient in open shots, shots after catching the ball, and shots under interference from various positions.
"We are very satisfied with the results of Lee's trial training, but unfortunately we cannot grasp all the detailed data of Lee. Our management personnel need to discuss it. We should consider using the lottery to select Lee." Mullin faced Bill- Duffy and Li Xuan said.
"Since that's the case, then we will stay here soon and look forward to good news from Mr. Chris." After Bill Duffy finished speaking, he took Li Xuan out of the arena and rushed to the airport, ready to go to the next team for trial training .
After Li Xuan and Bill Duffy left, Warriors head coach Musselman came to the general manager's office and asked, "Are you really going to use the lottery to draft Lee?"
"It's still under consideration. Everything will change before the draft starts." Mullin responded ambiguously.
"Although Li's static talent is good and his shooting ability is outstanding, we don't know his detailed data in other aspects. Do you want a weakened version of Nowitzki?"
"Chris, I hope you can think about it seriously. Our team is in urgent need of a point guard, not a half-baked swingman."
After Musselman finished speaking, he slammed the door and left. He was not very optimistic about the player named Li Xuan. It is difficult to play in the NBA without confrontation.
At the same time, he was very angry in his heart, feeling that Bill Duffy and Li Xuan were too arrogant and rude. They were picky and picky in a solo trial. You don't want to try out, and some players scramble to be the first to try out in a well-behaved manner.
Generally speaking, the team chooses the player, not the player chooses the team.
On the way to the airport, Li Xuan communicated with Bill Duffy some questions he had during the trial training.
"Mr. Duffy, why don't the Warriors fully test me? I think I should perform properly to improve my chances of being selected."
"Lee, don't worry. Only showing your strengths will improve your draft prospects. Exposing your weaknesses will make you worthless. It's best to keep a sense of mystery." Bill Duffy responded.
"Mr. Duffy, do you think the Warriors will draft me in the lottery?"
"I don't know about that. Anything that isn't clearly written in black and white can be changed, but don't let someone say it casually, and you will cheer." Bill Duffy responded.
"Then what role will they let me play after they choose me?"
"If you didn't know your height before, you might be allowed to play the second and third positions. Now that you know your height and wingspan, there is a high probability that you will gain weight to play the fourth position and train you to become the next Nowitzki. "
"Nowitzki? This is a star player! It seems that their expectations of me are a bit high!" After Li Xuan finished speaking, he leaned against the window and closed his eyes to rest.
Next stop, they will go to Dallas, do not know what to gain there.
(End of this chapter)