freeallnovels Chapter 318 Testing Livingston
Chapter 318 Testing Livingston
Chapter 318 Testing Livingston
"Okay, I'll see him!" Li Du nodded. If Livingston is really what old Nelson said, it will be very helpful to the Warriors.
After the integration of the Warriors last season, the advantages and disadvantages have been exposed very clearly.Their advantage is that Li Du and Yao Ming are dominant inside and outside, and Curry is a great threat from beyond the three-point line. The long-range shooting ability of Curry and Li Du can make the opponent never be able to play zone defense. , can only choose the strategy of man-to-man and pick-and-roll substitutions.
This allows the Warriors to stretch the offensive space a lot when attacking, which is conducive to their air cuts and back runs, and it is easier to get shooting space than other teams.
But the shortcomings of the Warriors are also obvious, that is, except for Li Du, Yao Ming and Curry, the other people's threats are not great, and it can even be said that there is no threat!Because of this, the Warriors often open the point difference in the main lineup, but the opponent closes the score in the rotation lineup.
Especially when the Warriors faced the Celtics in the finals, Li Du was double-teamed by three people.On the one hand, this shows that Li Du is strong, and the Celtics have to use three people to limit him. On the other hand, it also shows that the Warriors have very few people available. Except for Li Du and Yao Ming, other people are threatening. insufficient.
Old Nelson's idea is to hope that everyone in the team can handle the ball and have a certain ability to control the ball.Livingston, a tall point guard with stable mid-range shooting ability, is undoubtedly a very important part of Nelson's plan.
After Li Du agreed to Nelson, the team began to seek contact with Livingston.In fact, seeking is just a better word. Livingston can hardly play now. He is already very happy if a team is willing to contact him.
Under the condition of mutual agreement, Livingston made an agreement with the Warriors to fly to Oakland two days later to meet with Li Du at the Oracle Arena.
When it came time to meet, Li Du maintained the enthusiasm and friendliness of the Chinese people towards the guests. He came to the training hall of the Oracle Arena ahead of schedule and waited for Livingston's arrival with Old Nelson.
Livingston is a very punctual person, or he attaches great importance to this meeting, and he entered the training hall 5 minutes earlier than the appointed time.Li Du had already been sitting on the court waiting for him. As soon as Livingston came in, he saw this former talented player.
After a major injury, Livingston's face also looked a bit vicissitudes. He was tall and thin, with a beard around his chin and lips, and he seemed to have been carefully groomed, adding a lot of vicissitudes and stability to him.
Li Du and old Nelson went up to greet him, first shook hands with Livingston, and then old Nelson introduced him: "Sean, this is..."
As soon as old Nelson was about to introduce Li Du, Livingston shook hands with Li Du enthusiastically and said, "I know him, Li Du, your name is like the sun hanging in the sky, it inspires me day and night, thank you for your precious Time to meet me."
Livingston's attitude made Li Du very fond of him, and he responded happily: "Sean, I am moved by your story, I hope we can play together!"
Li Du had a lot to say. He just hoped to play with Livingston. If Livingston didn't have the skills the Warriors needed, he wouldn't be able to join the Warriors either.
Next, under the test of the trainer, Nelson Sr. made a comprehensive physical analysis for Livingston.The result is the same as the previous information. After suffering a major injury to his left leg and knee, Livingston’s physical fitness has seriously declined. Not to mention compared with Li Du, even compared with Curry, he is at least two grades worse .
Holding the physical test report, Old Nelson glanced at it briefly, then handed it to Li Du. After reading it, Li Du said to Livingston: "Sean, it seems that the injury has had a great impact on you. To be honest, It is already a miracle that you can stand on the court now!"
Li Du's words touched Livingston's heart. He sighed a long time and said, "Yes, God played a big joke on me. When I was in high spirits, he almost sent me into hell."
Seeing Livingston's lonely expression, Li Du smiled slightly, and continued to say to him: "If we only read your physical examination report, there is no need for you to come here in person, Sean, and you can talk to me one-on-one. Times? I want to see your skills different from others!"
Of course Livingston understood this, so he nodded. At the same time, he also understood that Li Du was known throughout the league for his desperate defense at the very beginning. His offense must make Li Du feel difficult to defend, otherwise he would I'm afraid the next chance will be gone!
After getting ready, Livingston attacked, Li Du defended, and the two sides began to play one-on-one.As a tall guard, the technique of back-up singles is one of Livingston's unique skills, and he also knows that if he breaks through head-on, let alone himself, even Kobe and others may not be able to break through the so-called devil in front of him. Li Du.
Livingston leaned on Li Du with his back, not relying on strength, but relying on frequently changing footsteps and moving angles, pushing Li Du to the inside bit by bit.
Li Du wanted to see Livingston's offensive skills, so he didn't try his best to defend, and followed Li Wensdu to retreat inside.Seeing that it was almost done, Livingston pushed Li Du slightly with his back, then turned around and pulled up to shoot.
"So easy?" Li Du was puzzled, but without any hesitation in his movements, he followed Livingston and jumped up. Livingston's back shot was leaning back, and his body was getting farther and farther away from Li Du. Just before Li Du's hand was about to touch the basketball in his hand, Livingston swung his right hand, and the basketball crossed a high arc and fell into the basket.
"What a back turn!" Li Du praised Livingston loudly after landing. Although he didn't defend with all his strength just now, it was difficult for ordinary players to score in his hands. The stability is very good, which makes Li Du very happy.
In the next few shots in a row, Livingston was able to make full use of his advantages, skillfully avoiding confrontation with Li Du, and thus score shots. In the case of interference, his mid-range shooting percentage even reached 53. %, which surprised Li Du.
After a training match, Li Du took a look at old Nelson and saw that old Nelson nodded, so he reached out and shook Livingston's hand, "Sean, on behalf of the Warriors, I sincerely invite you to join! I hope we can Fight alongside!"
(End of this chapter)