I've been playing in the NBA for three years, and this system is only now showing up?

Chapter 4 'The Devil' Graves and 'The Freeloader' Kobe

Lin Ze picked up the tactics manual Jackson had given him and started flipping through it. Then, his second guess was confirmed!

I have not only improved my skills and physical recovery by 200 times!

Even the speed at which I can understand tactics manuals has improved by 200 times!

Those obscure and difficult-to-understand triangle tactics, which are over 200 pages thick, have been Lin Ze's nemesis since his time with the Bulls. Even with the Bulls' tactics as a foundation, by the end of the training camp, facing this tactics manual, which was significantly thicker than those from his time with the Bulls, he not only failed to fully understand it, but he also failed to memorize at least one-fifth of it.

Now, after quickly flipping through it for a few minutes, he found that he not only remembered it all, but also understood it all!

He understood even the most complex ones at once. He not only knew how to run, but also why to run that way and why running that way would create open spaces!

That's 200 times the effort!

Lin Ze quickly took out his phone and made his first call to Lakers assistant coach Mendes, hoping he could have someone send some game footage to the training facility so he could watch it.

The second call was to Schwartz, asking him to find another trainer so he could increase the intensity and work on his physical fitness.

The third call was made to the defense team, who were originally scheduled to arrive that morning, and they were told to come to the training ground immediately.

The 200-fold increase in physical strength recovery exceeded Lin Ze's expectations, and he was determined to maximize his efficiency!

Then, Lin Ze looked at the trainers who were exhausted and said, "You can rest now, today's training is over."

Lin Ze then didn't greet or chat with the trainers; he couldn't afford to waste time.

During the lull while waiting for the next group of players, Lin Ze practiced the most basic defensive footwork, such as the duck walk and lateral movement, in the gym. He kept moving around, honing his physical fitness and his defensive skills and fundamentals.

Lin Ze knew very well what the Lakers needed him for next season!

In the new season, Kobe and Shaq will dominate the ball possession for the Lakers. With these two on the court, no one else will have a chance to attack with the ball.

Not to mention that even if these two go to the bench to rest, the team still has Rice waiting for the ball.

At least for the new season, Lin Ze shouldn't even think about seizing power or becoming the core player.

This season is his contract year, and for him, the most important task is to put up impressive numbers, demonstrate his value, and sign a big contract!

We'll talk about the rest next year!

So, what does this Lakers team need him for?

Three-pointers, defense, and cuts.

Create space for O'Neal, help him defend pick-and-rolls, prevent the opponent's small guards and forwards from using their speed to exploit O'Neal's weaknesses, and allow O'Neal to stay under the basket on the defensive end.

At the same time, while Kobe and Shaq are drawing the defense with the ball, he drives to the basket, looking for an opportunity to attack the rim directly.

This way, the team's energy can be maximized, allowing him to stay on the court for as long as possible, accumulate as much data as possible, and demonstrate his value.

The training effect on three-pointers has now clearly passed the period of greatest benefit. Lin Ze can no longer feel any change in each shot. Although continuing to practice can still improve, the cost-effectiveness is not high!

So next up is defense!

As for cuts to the basket? Watching game replays and strategy manuals to improve your understanding of the game and better grasp the timing is enough to handle it!

This is why Lin Ze didn't initially plan to train his physical fitness.

In the following year, his playing time was at most 25-30 minutes, and he didn't need to dribble the ball or attack, nor did he need to chase down the opposing small defender.

His current physical condition is more than sufficient.

Lin Ze originally had a very detailed plan to distribute his physical energy evenly over the next 24 hours, and he also left time for rest in order to cope with Grover's final grueling training.

But now, the plans have changed!

Just then, the gym doors opened, and the second group of trainers arrived!

continue!

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By the time Lin Ze saw off the physical training instructors, it was finally 3 p.m. He had been training for 18 hours straight without sleep!

Next up is today's main event.

"The Devil" Graves!

This guy's style is to push players to their limits again and again, to break through their own limitations in despair. He is very good at destroying players' confidence, hope and everything. Players who train with him always feel desperate.

But if you can rise from despair and break through your limits, you will surely achieve a great improvement!

Jordan evolved and improved constantly, constantly surpassing himself, until he finally became the unparalleled basketball god.

This is one of the reasons why, despite his fame, not many people seek him out for training. Not everyone is Jordan, and not everyone can rebuild themselves from despair.

As for the other reason?

expensive!

This guy is incredibly expensive. He asked Lin Ze for $70,000 for just six hours from now until tonight, including the team's airfare and accommodation!

The other groups combined only amount to 5.

But there are good things about expensive things!

"Long time no see, Lin. I'm a little surprised. I didn't expect you to ask me to train with you." Graves chewed his gum and said, "Have you been training for a while already?"

"More than just a moment," Lin Ze thought to himself, then muttered, "Shall we begin?"

"Let me make this clear before we begin. Even though you're the boss, I have my rules," Graves shrugged. "You give me money, I'll train you, but whether you finish the training or not, I still charge you. If you train for half an hour and can't move on the ground, it's still the same amount! Not a penny less."

"Of course," Lin Ze said, looking at Graves. "Let's begin!"

"Shall we start right away?" Graves hesitated for a moment before asking, "Aren't you two going together?"

The two of us?

As they were talking, a figure slipped in from outside the stadium.

"Kobe?" Lin Ze looked at the guy, wondering why he was here.

Kobe didn't know him well; they were just ordinary teammates who would greet each other when they met. In fact, Kobe disliked Lin Ze because he was always partying with Shaq.

"What a coincidence, Lin, training?" Kobe greeted Lin with the most enthusiastic smile he'd given since Lin joined the Lakers: "Hey, is this Tim Graves?"

Lin Ze really wanted to give him the middle finger, tell him to stop pretending, and get lost. Even if you don't know Graves, the fact that you're wearing all your training gear makes your intentions more obvious than your gums when you smile!

"Yes, we're training right now!" Lin Ze could only reply casually, "There's nothing else, we're about to start training. You know, Tim is expensive, he charges by the hour, and I had to beg Phil for a long time to finally get Tim to train me."

"Just six hours? I paid a hefty price to get six hours of Tim." Lin Ze's words stopped abruptly there, and then he stared at Kobe, waiting for him to get lost.

Although Lin Ze didn't say the rest, even an idiot could understand his subtext.

"I'm starting training now, so get lost and don't get in my way!"