Hu Weidong in the holographic image looks like a real person.

He smiled slightly and said, "Sentong, you also play shooting guard. You should know what shooting guard is in English, right?"

"shooting-guard."

This problem is a small case for STO.

But once he enters the field of basketball, Shentong is extremely focused, serious and serious.

Hu Weidong nodded and said: "shooting means scoring, but if you understand it carefully, it actually means shooting and scoring. The outside shooters we often call are actually shooting guards."

That's right.

"Can you tell me, what is the main task of the shooting guard?"

Shen Tong thought for a while.

"Long range shooting and defense?"

"That's right!"

Hu Weidong raised his thumb and expressed his appreciation for Shentong's answer.

"The most important task of a shooting guard is long-range shooting and defense. Shooting accurately is the first priority of a shooting guard, and it is the most basic foundation of being a shooting guard. There must be a basket for mid-range shots, long shots, and three-pointers.

Make your opponents afraid to short you."

This is what STO is currently best at and what it has the most talent for.

To be honest, everyone can achieve accurate baskets through hard training. The key depends on your training attitude, which has nothing to do with physical fitness.

But to be as accurate as Shentong, you still need a little talent.

"Let's talk about defense. As a defender, he is the first barrier for the entire team's defense. Traditional shooting guards have relatively simple offensive methods, do not need to hold the ball to attack, and are relatively physically strong, so shooting guards must be able to defend. For example, the Jazz

The team's Jeff Hornacek, the Knicks' Alan Houston, and the Pacers' Reggie Miller are all traditional shooting guards who have baskets and can defend."

Shentong deeply agreed with what Hu Weidong said, but at the same time, he raised a question.

"Why can't small forwards on the same team be the main defender on the outside? You know, small forwards on average teams have better physical fitness and are taller than shooting guards. For example, Tracy McGrady of the Rockets

With Battier, as a small forward, Battier is mainly responsible for defensive tasks on the outside, while shooting guard Tracy McGrady is mainly responsible for offense."

"Good question." Hu Weidong explained, "Small forwards generally have heavier offensive tasks in a team. When they come back to defend, if they have to go all out to defend the opponent's best outside attacker, no matter how physically strong they are,

, we have to finish the game. With this style of play, there will be a break in the third quarter. As for Tracy McGrady and Battier you mentioned, please, look at the division of labor on the court. Tracy McGrady is obviously a small forward, and Battier is just perfect.

He is a shooting guard. Look at Battier's characteristics. He is accurate in three-pointers, doesn't like breakthroughs, and has excellent defense. His and McGrady's positions on the court are actually misaligned. Moreover, at that time, McGrady was injured and had to fight defensively.

It's not what it used to be, so McGrady is a true small forward."

Quality, fine quality.

Shentong thinks it makes sense.

"Seriously, STO, in my entire basketball career, I have never seen a shooting guard who can't shoot accurately. Let me give another example, Bruce Bowen of the Spurs. Why can this guy become the starter of the Spurs?

, and bench Manu Ginobili?"

Seeing Hu Weidong's encouraging eyes, Shentong's brain started to work quickly.

After a moment, Shentong said: "Bowen, as a defensive expert, his defense is impeccable. At the same time, he also has a three-point shooting rate of more than 40% on the court. He is the most suitable shooting guard for the Spurs.

A player with unique characteristics. And Ginobili, who has a strong offensive ability, is more suitable to be a sixth man-like attacker."

"That's a good answer." Hu Weidong showed admiration. "It seems that you already have your own understanding of shooting guards. Now, I have another question. As a shooting guard, in addition to long-range shooting and defense, you also need to

A skill, do you know what it is?”

If it were in the past, STO would definitely answer "dribble", because only when the ball is in his hands, he can actively create scoring opportunities.

But after listening to Hu Weidong's explanation and competing with Kidd, Shentong's mind changed.

"It's running."

"Oh?" Hu Weidong raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why running?"

After several team training games, Shentong, who has gained some experience, replied: "People who shoot accurately can easily hit the ball and score high scores without the opponent knowing about it, but once the opponent discovers that you are shooting accurately,

, experts in perimeter defense will inevitably be sent to guard you, or even close defense like nougat. At that time, it will be useless to just rely on accuracy."

"Well, continue."

"In the absence of McGrady's pull-up, Jordan's fadeaway, Manu's snake-like breakthrough and other techniques, it must be running! Use the cover of your teammates, the rhythm of running and the sense of position to open up gaps and run out of opportunities.

, and then wait for the organizer to pass the ball to you, then shoot comfortably and ensure a certain hit rate."

As he finished speaking, some images of some players' classic running shots flashed in Shentong's mind.

The Pistons' Richard Hamilton is the most typical run-catch-shoot player, taking up almost no time on the ball.

Reggie Miller of the Pacers and Klay Thompson of the Warriors are also the same type of players.

"That's right, Shentong, remember, although you have great potential and have the blood of a basketball god, if you want to gain a foothold in the NBA, you must first become a qualified shooting guard. Three attributes

You have to prioritize improvement, shooting, defense, and running."

After speaking, Hu Weidong waved his hand to Shentong and said: "These are my understanding of shooting guards and the basic qualities of a shooting guard. I wish you success and goodbye."

Is this the end?

STO still has more to say.

As Hu Weidong's words fell, the holographic image began to gradually dissipate.

Before Hu Weidong's figure completely disappeared, Shentong raised the question that had always been in his mind.

"If you had been healthy, would you have joined the NBA?"

Hu Weidong smiled.

"Success requires the perfection of the times, so cherish the present."

All images finally disappeared completely.

...

Cherish the moment...

After listening to Hu Weidong's insights on shooting guards, STO's positioning and understanding of shooting guards became more thorough.

Shoot, defend, run!

Shentong checked his properties panel.

Three-pointers:78-95.

The lower limit has been increased by 1 point compared to before.

Defense:77-83.

After learning all of "Basic Defense", the lower limit of defense has also been increased by 1 point.

As for attributes such as mid-range shooting and running, they are still hidden.

However, STO is quite confident about CIC.

But when it comes to running, Shen Tong knows that he has not practiced this specifically.

There is also a lack of corresponding experience.

With thoughts about what I just explained, pictures of Miller, Hamilton and others running away from the defense kept popping up in my mind, and Shentong gradually fell into sleep.

Tomorrow, he will officially step onto the court in an NBA game!
Chapter completed!