NBA: Best point guard

Chapter 137 Set a Small Goal

The cavalry players were very moved when they saw the welcome team holding flowers on both sides of the school road, and all the players had moist eyes.

Even Coach An Zuo kept wiping the corners of his eyes.

Everyone opened the car windows, leaned out, waved to the students who lined the road to welcome them, and expressed their gratitude to these lovely fans.

When the bus drove slowly to a small square in the campus, Zhao Qiang asked the driver to stop.

Zhao Qiang organized all the players to stand in the small square and perform a simple thank you ceremony.

"Teachers, students! I assure you, next year, we must reach the finals!"

As soon as this remark came out, all the teachers and students of Virginia Union University were stunned.

Reaching the semi-finals this year is already a surprise.

So most of the students thought that Zhao Qiang was just shouting slogans and setting a goal.

Unfortunately, they were all wrong, and time will prove it: Zhao Qiang is a man of his word, and every word he says will be fulfilled in the future!

Coach An Zuo listened and sighed softly.

He actually lacks confidence in next year's record, because coach An Zuo is a very calm coach.

The reason why the cavalry team has made it all the way to the semi-finals this year is partly because the opponents are not familiar with the cavalry team's style of play.

Zhao Qiang and Brown's three-pointers caught those teams off guard.

But after becoming famous this year, the Cavaliers will become the target of other teams' research.

After being targeted for research, can he still play at the level of this season?

Hard to say.

Old fans who have watched the game for a long time know that there are some talented players who enter the NBA every year, and they have high hopes.

In their rookie period, they will perform well and surprise the world.

But after a period of time, the coaching staff of other NBA teams will study him, carefully study his style of play and advantages, and figure out a targeted defensive strategy.

Some players played well at the beginning, but after being targeted for defense, they immediately withered and failed to recover.

If these players can realize their shame and be brave, through hard work, upgrade their technical ability, overcome the rookie wall, and shine on the field again, then he will turn into a butterfly and become a superstar.

After becoming a superstar, you will encounter more difficult situations, such as being double-teamed, defensive small moves, and even being targeted by referees.

When you can continue to perform outstandingly under these unfavorable factors and lead the team to an impressive record, then congratulations, you have become a historical superstar.

If you can still lead your teammates to grow together and win multiple championships, then you are a superstar!

……

At the end of the season, all players will be on vacation, and no training will be arranged within a week.

For these players, some teammates may be leaving.

On this day, Zhao Qiang was having lunch in the restaurant, and Da Ben walked up to him with the plate.

"Qiangzi, I have something to discuss with you."

Da Ben looked a little complicated, and sat in front of Zhao Qiang.

Zhao Qiang had already guessed it, smiled, and said, "You don't need to discuss it with me, I will support you in whatever you do! Because you are my best friend!"

Da Ben was taken aback: "Do you know what I want to tell you?"

"You plan to participate in the draft this year, right?"

Da Ben nodded slowly, he stared into Zhao Qiang's eyes, he couldn't believe it, he thought Zhao Qiang would be angry.

"Qiangzi, I know that your ambition is very lofty, and you have already boasted in front of the teachers and students of the whole school. It stands to reason that I have already fought side by side with you to help our cavalry team achieve better results, but I……"

Da Ben felt that he was sorry for Zhao Qiang, so he lowered his head in shame.

Zhao Qiang quickly patted his arm, and comforted him: "Big Ben, don't say that, we have been friends for several years, and I know the situation of your family. You should participate in the draft and make money early. Your family is better than you." The Cavalry needs you more!"

Hearing what Zhao Qiang said, Da Ben raised his head moved, not knowing what to say.

Zhao Qiang continued: "I asked you to train offensive skills two months ago, do you remember?"

Daben nodded: "Remember, you said at the time that you wanted me to punish the opponent inside when we were under strict defense on the outside."

"That's right, that's what I said, but there is another reason. I want you to add some offensive skills. When you are drafted, your pick will improve."

Da Ben suddenly realized that he held Zhao Qiang's hand and said repeatedly: "I understand! I understand! No wonder more scouts have contacted me recently..."

Zhao Qiang said with a smile: "Yes, blue-collar centers who are purely defensive now are not popular. After all, the NBA is a commercial league, and offense will attract more fans to watch."

"Qiangzi, I...I don't even know how to thank you..."

"You don't need to thank me. This is the result of your own efforts. We are friends. I'm just making a suggestion." Zhao Qiang tried his best to play down his own role. He didn't want Daben to be burdened with gratitude. After all, everyone is a friend. , In the future, you must always say the word "gratitude" on your lips, even friends can't do it.

"Qiangzi, when I get my salary, I'll invite you to have a good time..." Da Ben was so excited that he didn't know what to say.

Zhao Qiang smiled: "You, if you have money, it's better not to spend it recklessly. It's better to help the family more, and then do a good job of investing and managing money. Don't be like some players who spend money when they have money, and then go bankrupt. Just dumbfounded."

"I understand, I understand..." Daben nodded vigorously, and then remembered something, "Qiangzi, do you want to wait for graduation before participating in the draft?"

Zhao Qiang nodded: "Yes, I still have to finish four years of college. In fact, I like college life very much."

Daben sighed: "Actually, I also like our college life together, but my family's conditions are too bad... By the way, Qiangzi, when you enter the NBA, can we play on the same team?"

Zhao Qiang shrugged and replied with a smile: "It's hard to say. The NBA is a commercial league. It depends on the team manager and the arrangement of the coaching staff. It's very complicated, but it's not impossible!"

Big Ben looked up at the top, as if he was imagining the future.

After being stunned for a few seconds, he slowly said: "It would be great if we could be on the same team in the NBA!"

Zhao Qiang didn't say much, he knew that Daben had a very deep relationship with his teammates, especially with himself.

Normally, Zhao Qiang secretly helped Da Ben's family members, and Da Ben knew it well. It is no exaggeration to say that Da Ben already regarded Zhao Qiang as his relatives.

……

During the few days of vacation, Zhao Qiang and Tang Xiaowan stuck together every day, and their relationship improved a lot.