The person in charge of the shooting test looked at Wang Feng, who was holding a three-point ball and running directly to a position far away from the three-point line, and couldn't help but be stunned.
"What are you doing going so far away?"
Wang Feng smiled slightly and did not answer the other party directly, but asked: "Can we start?"
After that, he stood one or two meters away from the three-point line and directly made a shooting motion.
Immediately afterwards, the testers watched in stunned silence as Wang Feng hit long-distance three-pointers one after another.
"Brush...swipe...swipe."
Wang Feng was calm and composed throughout the entire shooting process, and his shooting accuracy was terrifying. It simply subverted the tester's three views. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that someone could actually shoot so far away from the basket and still maintain it.
Such a high hit rate!
But in fact, this is Wang Feng's regular shooting range.
The 1994-95 season was the season when the league shortened the three-point line from the original 7.25 meters to 6.70 meters. As a result, many teams in the league increased the frequency of three-point shooting. However, in fact, they only reduced the original large number of three-pointers.
The long two-pointer used in actual combat has become a three-pointer according to the rules.
The people who benefited the most from this rule were Jordan and his three consecutive Bulls.
Throughout Jordan's career, his three-point shooting percentage has remained at 32.7%, which seems to be so-so.
However, in the three seasons when the three-point line was shortened, Jordan's average three-point shooting percentage could reach 40%, and he made a total of 238 goals in 589 attempts, which greatly flattened his three-point shooting percentage.
You know, Jordan only made 581 three-pointers in his entire career, including his two years with the Wizards.
Therefore, excluding the seasons when the three-point line was shortened, Jordan's true three-point shooting percentage was only 28.8%.
I don’t say this to belittle Jordan’s three-point shooting ability. At that time, league teams generally did not pay attention to the three-point shot, and were not optimistic about the three-point shot that had just appeared. Most people still thought that the closer basketball was to the basket, the better it would be.
It's easy to score, and no top superstar will go out of his way to practice three-pointers. Even if he shoots too many three-pointers on the court, he will be criticized by coaches, media and even fans.
Jordan and the Bulls achieved a record of 72 wins and 10 losses that shocked the entire league. During the seasons when the league shortened the three-point line, Jordan's three-point shooting percentage in that season was as high as 42.7%, which was even higher than the overall shooting percentage of many defenders.
All higher.
Not only Jordan, the Bulls also had Pippen who averaged 1.9 three-pointers per game and a field goal percentage of 37%, Toni Kukoc who averaged 1.1 three-pointers per game and a field goal percentage of 40%, and Toni Kukoc who averaged 1.5 three-pointers per game.
Steve Kerr, who shot 51.5% from three-point range.
There are many factors that contributed to the Bulls' 72 wins, including iron-blooded defense, tenacious fighting spirit, and a little bit of luck. The skyrocketing three-point shooting rate after the league shortened the three-point line is also an indispensable and important part of this.
The topic has gone too far, so let’s get back to the topic.
Wang Feng's three-point shooting itself is practiced with the modern three-point line 7.25, and the golden long-range turret badge, with the blessing of a three-point shooting ability value of up to 99, has successfully expanded the three-point shooting distance by about 1.5 meters, so Wang Feng
Even if he shoots three-pointers while standing nearly 9 meters away from the basket, he still has a very high hit rate. Coupled with the buff stacking of shooting badges such as hot zone hunter, corner three-point shooter, and sharpshooter, his
The three-point shooting has really reached a terrifying level of accuracy.
In the shooting test, Wang Feng made 95 out of 100 shots, only missing 5 goals, and he was still nearly 9 meters away from the basket. This is not an exaggeration in a novel!
When recording Wang Feng's results, the tester had a hard time writing because he knew that when he saw this data, the assistant coach would definitely think that he had received a red envelope to help the other party cheat.
Facts have proved that Van Gundy did think so, and he was looking at the testers with extremely suspicious eyes at this moment.
"Jeff, believe me, this is really the result of this guy's test just now. If you don't believe it, you can ask him to take the test again."
Seeing the tester trying his best to explain, Van Gundy knew that the other person was probably not lying.
According to normal thinking, no one would cheat to such an exaggerated level.
You've already cheated, so just keep a low profile and get 60 points and pass the test. If you insist on getting 100 points, are you really a fool as a teacher?
Van Gundy doesn't think testers are fools who would risk losing their jobs by doing something like this, so this is probably true.
But if this is true...
Just thinking about it made Van Gundy gasp.
He continued to look down, the sound of inhaling further.
After the long-range shooting test, there are tests such as mid- and long-range shooting, close layup/dunk, passing, and dribbling.
In the Knicks' trial training, these tests all have detailed scoring standards, and Wang Feng passed them all with full marks without exception, and even broke the team's trial training record - all of them!
While shocked, Van Gundy couldn't help but recall Larry's vow.
"He's a genius!"
Could it be said that we really got a lucky draw this time?
Thinking of this, Van Gundy couldn't help but get excited.
Wang Feng's position is obviously that of a small forward, which is what the Knicks lack most at this stage. If the Knicks can successfully sign Wang Feng, not only will the team's lineup be strengthened, but considering the opponent's superb long-range three-pointer, it will even
Can make the Knicks even more powerful!
Thinking of this, Van Gundy could no longer hold back and immediately went to the office to call head coach Pat Riley's cell phone.
"beep……"
It took quite a while before the call was connected.
There was a burst of noise from the other side, and then Pat Riley's deep voice sounded.
"Is that Jeff?"
"It's me." Van Gundy responded immediately. "I estimate the time, you should have just gotten off the plane."
"That's right, I just came out of the airport passage." Pat Riley said: "Tell me, what's the matter? If there wasn't something very important, you wouldn't call me on purpose at this time.
.”
"Pat, you guessed it right!" Jeff suppressed the excitement in his heart, but his speech speed still increased involuntarily. "Today, the team has a trial player, the one I mentioned to you before.
The Asian guy who took on the best guys in Rucker Park!"
"Larry went to inspect yesterday and found that the opponent's strength was very outstanding, so he was invited to come to the team for a trial training. His trial training report just came out. You will never believe it. In terms of physical test data alone, he is even better than Michael.
Grant is even better! And he also scored full marks in all tests including three-pointers, mid- and long-range shots, passing, layups and dunks! We have found a treasure, this is someone who has not been discovered by the league.
Puyu, you must not miss him!"
The excited Barabala said a lot, and the phone receiver in Van Gundy's hand was full of saliva.
On the other side of the phone, Pat Riley was silent for a long time.
"Oh, since you think he has potential, then keep him first and give him a ten-day short-term contract. I will make a decision after I go back and complete the actual inspection."
With that said, Riley hung up the phone.
Van Gundy was stunned for a moment, and Pat Riley's attitude surprised him slightly.
Logically speaking, Pat Riley, who cherishes talent very much, should be very happy after hearing this news. Being able to get an excellent player without paying any price and just spending some money is as good as a pizza falling from the sky.
.
"Pat... he doesn't trust my judgment and thinks I'm exaggerating?"
Van Gundy thought about it and felt that it was very possible.
For a player from Asia, the physical test report is even better than top outside talent players such as Michael Jordan and Grant Hill. Anyone else would think it is too exaggerated.
To be honest, if Van Gundy hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it.
But it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter whether Riley believes it or not. He will first sign a 10-day short-term contract with Wang Feng. When he comes back from the game tomorrow, Riley will see Wang Feng's shocking performance with his own eyes.
Taking out a ten-day short-term contract template from his office drawer, Van Gundy quickly walked out of the office.
While walking towards the stadium, he continued to read Wang Feng's report as a professional habit.
However, when he turned to the last page, a message that was specially bolded stopped him in his tracks.
"Age...30 years old?!!"
Van Gundy rubbed his eyes in shock and looked again carefully.
That's right, the physical report clearly states that Wang Feng's age is 30 years old.
Van Gundy: "..."
He didn't notice the age issue at all before.
Wang Feng is actually 30 years old?
It doesn't look like him at all. Considering his excellent physical fitness, some people believe that Wang Feng is only 24 years old. After all, Wang Feng looks quite handsome and he doesn't look old.
But this 30-year-old is particularly dazzling in Van Gundy's eyes.
I originally thought he was an unfinished piece of superstar who might shock the league and even the world. Unexpectedly, he turned out to be a veteran who was about to reach the end of his peak before his career had even begun...
Of course, a 30-year-old is not considered a veteran, but usually this age group has been in the league for at least five years and has rich game experience.
However, Wang Feng is 30 years old but has never played in an NBA game and has never even appeared in a professional game. At least in Van Gundy's view, there are no formal commercial events in Asia or China.
Even if the Knicks sign Wang Feng, they will still need at least two or three years of training and training. By the time Wang Feng truly becomes an outstanding player, he may already be thirty-four or five years old.
"this……"
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Larry was still watching Wang Feng's shooting from the sidelines. Seeing Wang Feng's almost perfect shots and his shooting ability like a marksman, he became more and more delighted as he watched.
All of Wang Feng's performances were flawless, with no obvious shortcomings in any aspect.
Until now, Larry doesn't understand what kind of growing environment can cultivate an all-powerful god of war like Wang Feng. He is very much looking forward to the sensation the league will cause when such a "monster" suddenly lands in the NBA.
"Larry, come here."
At this moment, Van Gundy's voice sounded behind him.
Larry turned around and saw Van Gundy, who was standing at the door of the training ground with an unhappy face, waving to him.
"Jeff, what's wrong?"
Larry walked over and asked.
"Larry, this Wang Feng is 30 years old, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Van Gundy asked with a serious expression.
Larry: "..."
At this moment, there were literally ten thousand grass and mud horses rushing through his heart.
He had deliberately stopped Wang Feng outside the arena in advance and specifically asked him about his age. Why did Wang Feng still report his age truthfully?
As a senior scout, Larry certainly knows the importance of player age.
Facing Van Gundy's questioning at this time, he had already scolded the honest Wang Feng in his heart, but on the surface he still pretended to be very surprised.
"What? Wang Feng is already 30 years old? Impossible, right? He looks like he is twenty-six or seventeen years old at most. How can he be so old?"
Glancing at Larry, Van Gundy was too lazy to have sex with this old man.
It is useless to say anything now, and in fact, even if Wang Feng is really 30 years old, Van Gundy will still keep Wang Feng temporarily because the talent he has shown is so strong that it is completely worth giving Wang Feng a chance.
It's just that from the initial ecstasy of thinking that I met the best calf to now knowing that the calf is actually an old calf, the feeling of suddenly falling from the clouds is very unpleasant.
It's like someone telling you that you won a five million grand prize, and then when you are ecstatic, they suddenly tell you that they were wrong. You won not five million, but half a million.
Five hundred thousand is actually a lot, but imagine if you were the person involved, how would you feel after hearing the news?
Will you be happy because you won the grand prize of 500,000 yuan, or will you feel unhappy or even angry because you didn't win 5 million yuan?
The vast majority of people in this world are probably the latter.
Van Gundy is also not exempt from vulgarity, so he is in a very bad mood now.
"Jeff, you're not going to sign Wang Feng just because he's 30 years old, are you?"
Larry looked at Van Gundy, who looked unhappy, and suddenly became a little anxious. "Even if he is 30 years old, with his talent, you should understand his value, right? Keeping him is definitely a sure-win deal for the Knicks.
!”
"I know." Van Gundy said angrily: "I just had a phone call with Pat. According to his wishes, the team will first sign a ten-day short contract with Wang Feng, and wait until the team returns from the away game.
, the head coach will personally inspect Wang Feng and then decide whether he can stay in the team."
"That's okay." Hearing this, Larry felt relieved.
As long as he can stay, he believes that Wang Feng's performance can definitely impress the entire Knicks coaching staff, and age is not an issue at all.