When Li Feng saw the trainer's price list, he was truly startled!
These guys were genuinely expensive. If it weren't for Bill Duffy's team, he really couldn't afford them.
"Li Feng, the trainer has already arrived in the capital with me. You can try him out during tomorrow's training."
"What, the trainer is already here?" Li Feng was amazed by Bill's efficiency; it was incredibly professional.
Da Yao was already accustomed to this. He had been cooperating with Bill Duffy's team for many years and knew Bill was very reliable, always getting things done in advance.
The next day, Li Feng met trainer Micah Lancaster at the stadium.
"Hello, Li Feng, it's an honor to work with you." Micah Lancaster was a bearded man in his thirties, also powerfully built.
Li Feng shook his hand and said with a smile, "Don't be so polite. I know you're a professional team, and I hope we can cooperate happily!"
Micah said seriously, "When Bill recommended you, I was puzzled. He usually introduces me to superstars. Later, I watched your game footage, and I was sure you would be a superstar in the future!"
Micah started praising Li Feng profusely from the moment they met, making Li Feng a little embarrassed.
He knew Micah was very famous in the industry, and many players actively contacted him for cooperation, so he wasn't short of business.
Therefore, this wasn't flattery; he was speaking his mind.
"Mr. Micah, you flatter me. Let's start training!"
Li Feng was a bit anxious, itching to begin because the system had already indicated that it would increase his stats.
So, he hoped to start quickly.
Micah nodded and had his assistants bring out all the professional training equipment.
Li Feng was a bit shocked looking at the equipment; it was truly professional.
He had only seen such equipment during past All-Star Games.
It was the kind with a circle that could adjust its size. When a player passed a ball into it, it could immediately measure the passing speed and accuracy.
Micah's first requirement was for Li Feng to receive the ball while moving and then quickly pass it into the circle.
Currently, Li Feng's speed and strength had reached the top tier. His passing was good, but still far from the top.
Micah's training content was highly targeted and very suitable for Li Feng to improve his all-around capabilities.
Before doing it, Li Feng thought it should be easy.
However, after trying a few times, he found it incredibly difficult.
This was because the circle was moving, and he also had to pass quickly while in motion.
This training method simulated passing sharp, precise passes in the fleeting moments of a game.
After a few attempts, Micah strictly required Li Feng to begin formal training, starting with speed tests, and he would score Li Feng!
Li Feng stuck out his tongue, thinking, as expected of a professional team; they were too strict.
Micah's scoring standard ranged from SSS, SS, S, A, all the way down to F.
Generally, for the first training session, if a player could get an A, they were considered a very good top-tier player.
Li Feng's first two attempts yielded B and A, respectively, which was average performance.
Micah didn't seem bothered, as most players performed similarly in the beginning.
However, after the third attempt, Li Feng's training results greatly surprised Micah!
Li Feng actually scored SS.
The rate of improvement was too fast!
Seeing Micah standing there with his mouth agape, Li Feng smiled, "Micah, what's wrong? Don't you believe in my abilities?"
"No, no, of course I believe you, it's just... the improvement is a bit too rapid."
Li Feng chuckled inwardly. Micah surely wouldn't expect him to have system enhancements, so his progress would naturally be quick.
Seeing Micah's disbelief, Li Feng took the ball and said, "Alright then, I'll do it again!"
"Okay, let's go again!"
Micah stared intently at Li Feng, as he truly didn't believe Li Feng could improve so quickly.
Li Feng took a deep breath and began another round of passing drills.
This time, his speed was even faster, his reception was steadier, and his passes were more accurate!
Swish, swish, swish...
"Stop!"
Micah was shocked again.
This time, Li Feng completed the task more than 2 seconds faster than before, and the equipment gave him an SSS score!
"Oh, my God, you..." Micah didn't know what to say.
Li Feng was also very excited about his rapid improvement. He praised the system in his mind, "Thank you, system, you're awesome! I feel great about my passing!"
So, Li Feng, with renewed vigor, conducted several more rounds of training. His scores were generally between SS and SSS, never dropping below.
This made Micah feel like he had discovered a new continent, repeatedly exclaiming in amazement.
"Li Feng, believe me, you will become the top star in the NBA! Your potential is limitless!"
Mike wasn't flattering Li Feng at all. It was the first time he had seen a player with such a significant improvement; he could hardly believe his eyes.
This was not just simple talent.
In the NBA, the world's top basketball stage, all sorts of talented players and high-flyers emerged one after another.
Even among the players eliminated each year, many possessed exceptional talent.
However, very few reached the top in terms of comprehension and basketball IQ.
This was why many top picks and promising prospects often fizzled out, leading to sighs of regret.
Li Feng not only displayed outstanding physical talent but also comprehension abilities that were historically unprecedented. In all his years of experience, Micah had never seen anything like it.
...
After three hours of training, Li Feng gained 3 points in passing, bringing his passing stat to 85.
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In the Olympic men's basketball group stage, China's next opponent was Australia.
The Australian men's basketball team had been a tough opponent for China in recent years. Because the two teams were of comparable skill, but Australia played a rougher style that China's men's basketball team found difficult to adapt to.
Therefore, in several past encounters, Australia had a winning record.
This time, facing off in the group stage, Australia was extremely arrogant.
At the pre-game press conference, Australian head coach Goor and starting center Bogut were interviewed by the media.
When a reporter mentioned China's three consecutive victories, Head Coach Goor said dismissively, "China only has the home-court advantage. We Australians have always dealt with the Chinese team well, haha!"
Many reporters had watched China's games and were somewhat speechless at Goor's arrogance.
A Chinese reporter directly retorted, "Coach Goor, your Australia has consecutively lost to Lithuania and Spain, but China has defeated both those teams. Where do you get your confidence from?"
This comment hit the mark, and other reporters joined in with laughter.
Because the Chinese team was very popular now, most reporters were Li Feng's fans, so they strongly disliked Goor's attitude.
Bogut was very familiar with Yao Ming in the NBA, and Da Yao always dominated him.
Therefore, he only feared Yao Ming.