Because the Wizards were one of the first teams to prepare for the new season, Wang Shuo originally thought that Hamilton should be on vacation on some island at this time.
But after contacting Hamilton through Unseld, Wang Shuo learned that Hamilton had already started his holiday training the day after the end of the regular season.
The next morning, as agreed on the phone, Hamilton showed up downstairs at the hotel on time with his Labrador dog.
Wang Shuo was a little surprised. Looking at the Labrador who was almost exhausted, he asked curiously, "Did you run here?"
Hamilton showed his big white teeth and smiled: "I have the habit of getting up every morning to run and walk the dog."
Good job!
Are you sure you were walking your dog?
"Will you get up in the morning and run on the day of the competition?" Wang Shuo asked.
Hamilton nodded and said, "I will run less distance on race day to save some energy for the race in the evening."
Hearing this, Wang Shuo took a deep breath.
It goes without saying that Hamilton's failure to participate in track and field sports is a great loss to the American track and field community.
You know, this guy's parents are both track and field athletes. His father is a long-distance runner, and his mother is a short-distance runner. He is the kind of person who was born with the talent to run.
However, Wang Shuo, who had won the long-distance running championship when he was in elementary school in his previous life, was also the type who refused to admit defeat. So, looking at Hamilton, Wang Shuo said with a suicidal look on his face: "How is it, do you still have the energy? I haven't exercised for a long time, are you willing to run with me for a while?"
Hamilton was a little surprised when he saw Wang Shuo's sincere expression. At this moment, Hamilton was not surprised by Wang Shuo's identity, but because...
This is the first time Hamilton has received a running invitation from anyone other than his family since graduating from elementary school.
"No problem, Coach," Hamilton replied after looking down at his dog and realizing it was just playing dead.
"I'll go upstairs to change my clothes and will be down soon." Wang Shuo said with a smile.
A few minutes later, Wang Shuo changed into sportswear.
However, for some reason, Wang Shuo always felt that the Labrador in Gotta Hamilton's hand seemed to be hostile to him.
"It just wants to be lazy." Hamilton explained to Wang Shuo.
Wang Shuo nodded, and then...
That’s all.
An hour later, just after running around a corner, looking at the man and the dog who were always waiting for him not far ahead... Wang Shuo was convinced, completely convinced!
"How far have we run?" Wang Shuo asked while breathing heavily.
"It should be less than five kilometers." Hamilton made a rough estimate based on the running speed in this hour.
"I can't do it anymore...I gotta take a break first." After finding a place to sit down, Wang Shuo said to Hamilton.
At this moment, Wang Shuo noticed that the Labrador that was half dead in the hotel before was now walking around in front of him with its head held high.
"Keep going! I feel I can run another five kilometers!" Wang Shuo, who was very angry with the beast, suddenly became energetic. He just couldn't believe it today. The terrifying upright ape couldn't run faster than a dog?
However, this time, after running for only half an hour, Wang Shuo felt that his physical energy bar was flashing a red light.
"Let's stop here today, coach. I feel like you've reached your limit." Hamilton said to Wang Shuo with concern.
In the last half hour, Hamilton estimated that Wang Shuo's speed was even slower than walking, and he probably didn't even run the distance of the first ten minutes.
"How far do you usually run every day?" Wang Shuo asked curiously, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
Hamilton replied: "I don't calculate how far I have to run. I usually go back to rest when the dog is tired."
Hearing this, the Labrador that had been showing off in front of Wang Shuo immediately became dejected.
Wang Shuo was amused and said with a smile: "I feel like it should be able to run for a while today."
Hamilton nodded and said, "I will definitely have to lead it back later."
Labrador: "..."
Please!
Please be a human being!
Man, my four legs are almost broken. If I run back, how are you going to let me meet the b***h next door in the afternoon?
After this morning's hard work, Wang Shuo felt that Hamilton's physical fitness was indeed extraordinary.
No wonder Kobe didn't like to play against him on defense in the future.
Because even a physically fit person like Kobe can't beat Hamilton, who runs marathons all year round.
Then, while sitting down to rest, Wang Shuo chatted with Hamilton about family matters.
As the conversation deepened, Hamilton always felt that Gotta, a young coach who was only a few years older than him, was different from the coaches he had experienced before.
"I have a question for you. What do you think about the development trend of basketball?" Wang Shuo suddenly asked while looking at Hamilton.
After all the preparations, Hamilton had obviously forgotten that Wang Shuo was the Wizards' head coach for next season. So, after thinking for a while, he boldly expressed his opinion, "I feel that in the future, basketball will be dominated by five forwards and guards, just like Pat Riley said."
Wang Shuo nodded, "Why?"
It took Hamilton about ten minutes to make his point.
After listening carefully to Hamilton's views, Wang Shuo smiled and said, "Richard, you are really a very talented basketball player."
Hamilton was a little puzzled.
Because in the NBA where there are so many superheroes...he is definitely a player with average talent.
"Basketball will indeed become faster and faster in the future, and you have a soft touch, abundant physical strength, and strong tactical execution ability. I believe that if you are in a strong team, your characteristics will be infinitely magnified." Wang Shuo said to Hamilton.
only......
As soon as Wang Shuo finished speaking, Hamilton's expression changed immediately.
Because everyone knows...the Wizards are currently a top-notch team that can't get any worse.
But Wang Shuo said that if he was in a strong team, he would definitely achieve great things...
So, coach, you spent so much time today just to tell me, should I be mentally prepared to be traded by the team next?
However, just as Hamilton was halfway through his self-imagination, Wang Shuo interrupted him, "If I tell you that the Wizards in the new season are the strong team that can infinitely magnify your characteristics, would you believe it?"
Hamilton: “…”
"He's coming back." Looking at Hamilton's shocked expression, Wang Shuo added.
who?
Who is coming back?
Disaster......
Could it be?
"You must not tell anyone else, because you are the core player of the team next season, so I told you." Wang Shuo continued.
At this moment, Hamilton was extremely excited.
Although Jordan has always been indifferent to him, as the only white moonlight in Hamilton's heart, his love for Jordan has never changed.
As a sneaker enthusiast, Hamilton once revealed that he has about 200 pairs of sneakers, and his favorite is the pair of AJs he calls "The.Rip". (RIP is also the nickname of Hamilton and his father)
"In the new season, the team will make a lot of adjustments in personnel and tactics. And the first to be affected will be you, Richard, because you are actually the real core of my tactics." Seeing Hamilton gradually getting into the state, Wang Shuo hurriedly struck while the iron was hot.
Although he has averaged more than 18 points per game this season, Hamilton is well aware of the value of the data he has achieved in a bottom-ranked team like the Wizards.
Therefore, when Wang Shuo told himself that he would become the core of the team next season and fight side by side with that man...
Don't say anything, coach.
Just tell me what you want me to do!
"Just now we talked about the future development and changes of basketball. Now let me ask you another question. What do you think of the three-point shot, or how do you view the positioning of the three-point shot in the future basketball world?" Wang Shuo asked.
this......
Now Hamilton really didn't know how to answer this question, or perhaps he had never thought about this question.
"Look, suppose this is the three-point line and this is the two-point line. If you shoot here, it's two points, but if you shoot a little bit later, it's three points. By the way, have you ever done a math problem like this? You shoot ten two-point shots and make five of them, how many points can you get?" Wang Shuo asked after gesturing to Hamilton on the ground with his hands.
Hamilton felt his intelligence was insulted...but he still answered patiently: "10 points."
"Then if you shoot ten three-pointers and make three of them, how many points do you get?" Wang Shuo said with a smile.
Hamilton wanted to curse, but he quickly realized...
"In the NBA, how many players can maintain a mid-range shooting percentage of more than 50% on the court all year round?
However, there are many players who can maintain a 30% three-point shooting percentage.
Richard, I am not questioning your playing style, because no matter how basketball develops in the future, mid-range shooting is an indispensable and important technique in basketball games.
But in the new season, I need you to take more shots from beyond the three-point line.
You have plenty of physical energy. The new season will revolve around you. I will develop a lot of off-ball pick-and-roll tactics for you to help you get rid of your opponents.
All you need to do is shoot those damn three-pointers for me with a hit rate of more than 30%. "Wang Shuo said, standing up and looking at Hamilton seriously.
Hamilton did not hesitate and answered decisively: "I can do it, coach."
As one of the future shooting textbooks of the NBA, Hamilton has always been quite confident in his shooting touch.
However, just having a good shooting touch is not enough.
Because of Hamilton's current shooting method, if he practices three-pointers in this way, it is easy for him to practice and lose himself.
Therefore, after patting his shoulder, Wang Shuo said to Hamilton: "Are you free tomorrow?"
Hamilton nodded.
"I want to introduce you to someone who will be our team's shooting coach next season. He is also the best shooting trainer in Michael Jordan's mind," said Wang Shuo.
Hearing this, Hamilton suddenly became curious, because as one of the key factors that allowed Jordan to stand out in the 1990s, the secret that Jordan relied on these top trainers to become stronger in private was no longer news.
Of course, Jordan may not have even heard of the name of the trainer Wang Shuo chose for the Wizards.
but......
Who made Wang Shuo have to use the name of Qiao’s team owner as a banner at the moment?
Chip Englander.
One of the best shooting coaches in the NBA.
Wang Shuo believes that under his guidance, Hamilton will be able to find the shooting method that suits him best and help him complete his transformation.