Early the next morning, Lin Feng boarded the subway to Staples Center.

Perkins' words last night were still echoing in his ears. He thought he had his first friend, although it was a business friend. To be precise, those two bags of dumplings bribed him.

Dedicate yourself to today’s training!

In the training hall, Hart was already doing shooting practice. Lin Feng came very early. He was one of the few players who didn't have a car, so he had to run early in the morning to catch the bus.

Even the German boy Wagner bought a new BMW, and his parents plan to visit the United States in a few days. What a happy guy.

"Good morning Josh, have a nice day."

Lin Feng took the basketball and shot it beautifully, swiping the net into the basket.

"Hey Gary, it's a new day."

Hart is the captain of this team and is responsible for coordinating the relationship between the rookies and making this group of rookies become a whole faster, even if some people will leave the team after the start of the new season.

Caruso also came to the arena early. He is very dedicated, but he is bald at a young age. I wonder if the busy study at the university took away his hair.

When he was a spectator in his last life, Lin Feng liked Caruso very much. Despite his thin body, he had a tough style of play. He was outstanding in the last few games of 2019.

Lin Feng likes to socialize with people who truly love basketball, rather than players who start messing around after getting big contracts, such as our beloved rich and handsome Perkins.

Bichler did not arrange a training match this morning, but called two defensive coaches to conduct individual training with the players.

Compared with the regular season, the summer league's defensive intensity is much weaker. Players focus more on offense, and defensive training can often produce unexpected results.

After the players arrived, Buechler called Lin Feng, Caruso and two Development League players aside to receive individual training.

"Gary, Alex, I think it's time to increase your confrontation, otherwise you will be beaten by the opponent's tall defender."

"De'Aaron Fox of the Kings, he is very fast and although he is not tall, he is very aggressive."

In fact, it's not just against defenders. When the star small forward is blocked, the number one player will more often bear the responsibility of breaking through, tearing apart the opponent's inside line to attack the basket or distribute the ball to outside shooters.

This requires point guards to have excellent physical fitness, otherwise they will be hit by the opponent's inside and unable to take care of themselves.

Lin Feng put his hands on his hips and listened carefully to what he said. He did have congenital deficiencies in confrontation, but he could make up for it later. He didn't expect to become a tank monster like Deron, but he was at least as strong as Paul.

Buechler called a tall, strong man who was one of the Lakers' defensive coaches.

The content of the confrontation training is very simple. The tall coach stands under the basket and simulates the opponent's inside players.

When guards like Raymond Caruso choose to dribble to the basket, they will inevitably face such a big man. They need to complete the layup without being knocked away.

The first is Lin Feng. He has no problem dribbling. He simulates a pick-and-roll according to the coach's prescribed route and then enters the paint area. The tall defensive coach will take the initiative to engage in physical confrontation, not too hard but not too easy either.

Gary just felt like he hit a wall, and then his body shifted to the left. Although the throw hit the basket, regardless of the defensive coach's blocking foul, this was not the best choice.

Buechler clapped his hands in encouragement, "Think about how to kill Blanche!"

Blanche is the name of the defensive coach, 210 centimeters like a wall.

Next is Caruso, he is much more relaxed, and after the confrontation, he lays up in one go.

Lin Feng seemed a little embarrassed. Gary Smith's body was actually not as good as the Bald Mamba. It was hard to imagine what it would be like to meet the charging James.

The next few guards are all average. It seems that the final starting point guard in the summer league will be decided between Lin Feng and Caruso.

Buechler kept recording something on the tactical board and exchanged words with the defensive coach from time to time.

Lin Feng decided to activate the magical ability of "predicting three seconds". From now on, he has to complete all tasks for a starting point guard position.

Three seconds means dribbling to the three-point line, breaking through into the paint, and then making a layup. The entire process can be predicted, including the degree of body deviation after the confrontation with Branch.

Lin Feng was fully committed as never before. He focused all his attention on the basketball in front of him and soon saw the scene that was about to happen.

This physical confrontation surprised Branch because he was deeply impressed by Gary. Gary was the only player who was knocked out of center by him in the first round. This time, he actually performed a layup almost perfectly.

After completing the action, Lin Feng patted his chest with satisfaction and prepared to jog into the team to wait for the third round.

"Wait! Gary, come here."

Blanche stopped him.

Lin Feng was stunned, turned around and trotted over. Everyone in the confrontation training was looking at him, including coach Bichler.

"What you did just now is good. It can be said to be perfect. You know how to find a balance in confrontation. This is great. I want you to continue. Do you understand?"

Blanche patted him on the shoulder.

Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief. It was a great encouragement to get the coach's approval.

I feel happy in my heart, but I still have to show perseverance on my face. That desire for victory is definitely what the coach wants to see.

A softie cannot survive on the basketball court, you need to respond toughly to your opponent.

Caruso was as stable as ever, he was like a cheetah, crawling and waiting for the opportunity.

Lin Feng didn't speak to him during the whole process, and he didn't even make eye contact.

After repeated confrontation training, Lin Feng quickly adapted to the rhythm here. He felt that there was an endless power rising in his body, and he became more and more comfortable in the confrontation with Blanche.

In the last round, Lin Feng could even hold Blanche's body for a second, and then choose a comfortable side-step shot.

"Keep it up, your rhythm is great, Gary." Blanche clapped her hands.

"Moritz Wagner! Come here and be a wall. You have to put pressure on these rookie guards and prevent them from attacking the basket as much as possible!"

Bridge called Wagner, who was practicing his steps alone. This guy was 213 centimeters tall and was really a wall standing in front of the basket.

The footwork that Wagner practiced came in handy. During the game, the opponent's offensive guards wanted to get past such big men and use their speed to win, such as Westbrook and Lillard.

Lin Feng was the first to appear. Before, Blanche only provided them with physical confrontation, but now he has been replaced by Wagner, who moves faster and has a wider defensive range. They defenders need to improve their breakthrough quality.

It would be very embarrassing to take a big hit in front of the whole team.

"Gary, come here!" Wagner was a carefree young man who knew him well.

Lin Feng dribbled the ball unceremoniously and hit the basket. He had already seen through Wagner's defensive direction.

Just after passing the paint area, after a brief body contact, he suddenly changed direction twice in succession, and Xiao Wa, who was caught off guard, was knocked to the ground.

Wow cool

Lin Feng's wonderful change of direction breakthrough excited everyone. He perfectly avoided Wagner's defensive line and finally jumped high into the basket for a layup. If it were in a game, I believe he would have rounded his arms and smashed the ball in.

A burst of cheers erupted in the training hall, and Lin Feng pulled up Xiao Wa in a friendly manner. They were all his own.

"You make me lose face. I really should kick your ass." Wagner smiled and patted his butt.

"It seems you have to decide on a starting point guard, Gary." Caruso also smiled helplessly.
Chapter completed!