Chapter 6 Secret Weapons
"brush"
"brush"
Crisp sounds echoed in the gymnasium one after another.
Except for the sound of the net being brushed and the basketball falling on the ground, the whole place was silent.
As the last three-pointer hit, Shentong, who was sweating profusely, picked up a towel and wiped the sweat off his body.
Arenas came to Jefferson and asked, "How's it going?"
Jefferson smiled brightly: "One hundred shots, ninety hits."
"Oh my God." Arenas' mouth is big enough to swallow several golf balls.
The three of them looked back at coach "Silver Fox" Olsen at the same time.
"We have our own secret weapon." A glimmer of light flashed in the eyes of the old fox Olsen.
...
The Arizona Wildcats' stadium facilities are quite nice.
After taking a clear hot bath, Shentong felt like he was rejuvenated.
The height that I could only dream of has now become a reality.
Not only that, he also possesses some abilities that he has not fully understood yet.
At the last moment of the training match, the red team relied on Shentong's three-pointer to defeat the blue team.
When Woods said, "I'm completely convinced," Shentong suddenly found that in his sight, there was a barcode scanning up and down at Woods.
After a while, some information appeared in the air.
{
Name: Loren Woods
Available: "Basic Defense" (White Skill Book)
}
Along with STO's idea, "Basic Defense" was brought into STO's mind.
...
After the training match, the team disbanded.
However, Shentong was retained by Olson.
And Arenas and Jefferson.
Shentong was asked to try to shoot 100 three-pointers in front of Olson. Jefferson was responsible for statistics and Arenas was responsible for picking up the ball.
That was the scene just now.
After shooting 90% of unguarded three-pointers, STO has officially become Olson's secret weapon.
The X-factor against Duke in the NCAA Finals.
...
Shentong was the only one left in the entire empty arena.
After experiencing the most exciting game in his life, Shentong was reluctant to leave the court.
Closing his eyes, Shentong saw a display cabinet in which "Basic Defense" was placed.
Picking up "Basic Defense", a few lines of small words appeared out of thin air beside the book.
{
Skill Book: "Basic Defense" (White Normal)
Learning conditions: None
Details: Players with outstanding defense have a certain probability of dropping.
Only by learning how to defend can you stay on the court longer.
Defense is the most basic accomplishment of a basketball player.
}
The meaning of "skill book" is not difficult to understand, just like the martial arts secret books in martial arts novels.
"Learning conditions" are not difficult to understand. Just like practicing certain martial arts secrets, you need to have certain innate conditions.
For example, learning "Tianshan Six Yang Palm" requires sufficient internal strength.
Learning "Dugu Nine Swords" requires a very high level of understanding.
When learning the "Left and Right Fighting Technique", you must not be too smart.
To learn "Sunflower Collection", you need to first...
In short, the corresponding skill book should also have corresponding learning conditions.
As for the content in "Details", Shentong, who has played CUBA, has a deep understanding of it.
If it weren't for the disadvantage of height at that time, which may have become a defensive loophole, Shentong would not have a three-point shooting talent but not be able to play on the court.
The importance of defense needs no further explanation for Shentong.
...
With his hand waving in the air, the skill book was slowly opened.
What comes into view is the table of contents of the skill book.
The first article, single defense.
The second part, supplementary defense.
Chapter 3, Assistance in Defense.
Chapter 4, joint defense.
Chapter 5...
It's all about defense.
Just read through it and you will see that the space on defense is very limited, but the content is very practical and easy to learn quickly. Defensive moves and techniques.
Shentong, who has been immersed in the court since childhood, made a decision in an instant.
The NCAA Finals is the best stage to show your strength to NBA scouts.
If you want to be discovered by scouts, you must have a unique skill.
I'm afraid just relying on three-pointers won't do it.
Still need to defend.
Yes, defense.
It is unrealistic for STO to directly become college signature stars like Arenas and Jefferson.
But becoming a 3D player with defense + three-pointers is not difficult for the current Shentong.
Shentong, who is 1.78 meters tall, is just not tall enough and does not know how to defend.
And Shentong, who is 1.98 meters tall, not only has height and defense, but also has a precise three-point shot.
STO, which was originally out of reach of even the CBA professional league, now actually has the opportunity to touch the threshold of the NBA.
Shentong was very excited.
NBA, that is the highest palace that basketball players around the world dream of!
I looked at the time, it was 12:30 noon.
Shentong was not hungry at all, and even the physical strength he had spent in the morning had been completely restored at this moment!
...
If the sky is not reborn, I will be Shen Tong, and the stadium will be like a long night!
Here comes the ball!
...
At 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Arenas and Jefferson, who had finished playing video games near the school, passed by the gymnasium while playing and laughing.
"Shh, don't make trouble." Arenas, who has sensitive hearing, suddenly stretched out his hand to signal.
"Why, don't do this, my nostrils were inserted for nothing!" Jefferson stretched out two fingers of his right hand.
"Really, listen."
Jefferson listened carefully, it was true.
Since today is the weekend, there are no sports activities, so Arenas and Jefferson sneaked outside the gym to see who else was training at this time.
You know, the school's ballet troupe also uses this gym, maybe...
The two of them tiptoed, lying outside a window, looking inside through the glass.
"Holy crap, it's STO." Jefferson said first.
"Really, what time is it? He must have been practicing here all day. My God, his physical strength is so good." Arenas couldn't help but sigh.
"Wait a minute, this guy's movements are a little strange." Jefferson wiped the glass on the window vigorously, almost pressing his eyes against the glass.
"It seems like...performing some kind of ritual?"
...
On the court, STO is following "Basic Defense" to learn defensive skills and methods in single defense.
I saw Shentong opening his hands, sinking to the center, waving his hands in the air, and his feet constantly changing positions according to the imaginary enemy emerging in his eyes.
Although Shentong's defensive training is very serious, from a distance, it looks like a wizard from Indiana praying, or a Southeast Asian archmage performing a dance...
...
"Where did Shentong come from?" Arenas couldn't help asking after seeing Shentong's weird movements.
Jefferson scratched his forehead and replied: "It seems to be China."
"No wonder, the mysterious and distant East." Arenas sighed, "Maybe it's some kind of ritual."
"Do you think this guy's sudden three-point shooting today is related to this ritual?" Jefferson couldn't help but wonder.
...
The sky is getting darker.
The two fools lay on the glass outside the stadium and watched for a long time.
The young people on the court also continued the ritual of "Dancing to the Great God" on the court.
Chapter completed!