I am Really an Insider

Chapter 7: I will take you there

   Wayne looked at the few growth points left in his hands and thought about his future development direction.

  In this era, every NBA team still attaches great importance to the inside.

   The greatest value of inside players is the dominance of the penalty area.

   You may not score at the basket, but as long as your defense at the basket is good enough, you don’t have to worry about food.

   Ben Wallace, who has almost no independent offensive ability, is now able to play well in the NBA because of his excellent inside defense.

  A certain age unknown African center also relied on his excellent inside defense, and became an All-Star starter three times.

   If you don't have superb offensive skills at the basket, and no outstanding ability to protect the frame, it is really difficult to move in this era.

   Space power forward was not a popular concept in 2003. Can only shoot but not defend, but can't survive in the NBA.

   Thinking about how miserable the future Italian No. 1 pick, Bargnani, will be mixed, it is not difficult to imagine an inside player who can only shoot.

   So Wayne decided that after improving his three-point shooting ability, he should increase his ability to defend inside.

   Whether in 2003 or 2020, good defensive players are always the most popular.

  Who said that 3D players are exclusive to outside players? Wayne just wants to be a 3D player on the 4th position!

   But the attributes of inside defense and shooting are different, the composition of this ability is very complicated.

   From the perspective of the currently unlocked abilities, if you want to become a defensive gate, then the three attributes of blocking, strength and inside defense are indispensable.

   Among them, Wayne's strength is in urgent need of improvement. But even if all his remaining points are invested, his strength will not improve significantly.

   And the recent training has increased Wayne's strength by 1 point. In other words, in addition to krypton growth points, training can also improve ability values.

   Because the base value is too low, it is easier for Wayne to improve his strength by training.

   Strength can be practiced. After almost all players enter the NBA, they will undergo a process of physical change, which is actually a process of strength growth.

   Even Shaq did not become fat until years after entering the league.

   Few players enter the league and their power is at their peak.

   Generally speaking, power can be made up for by acquired efforts.

   But other things can't be achieved by pure practice.

   Wayne’s talent is just that, if he can grow a superstar by training alone, why does he need to be systematic?

   So Wayne decided to train on his own for the time being. When the bottleneck is really hard to train, then use the growth points to rush.

   At the moment, I still reserve the points for some attributes that are not easy to learn.

   Then, there are only two blocks left and low post defense.

   Blocking and low post defense can't be confused. For example, a lot of floor flow insiders do not have much block data, but the actual defense effect is very good.

   Because even if they cannot complete the shot, they can effectively interfere with the opponent's shooting and force the opponent to strike.

  The ultimate goal of the defensive end is to prevent the opponent from scoring a goal.

   So as long as the opponent can hit the iron, even if there is no block, it is a good defense.

   But Wayne can't do this, because defensive things can't simply use data to show good or bad.

   If you can't use data to show good or bad, Wayne can't maximize his value in front of coaches and scouts.

  Think about it, if Wayne averaged 0.3 blocks per game, even if he was excellent in defense, many people would subconsciously think that Wayne is not a good frame protector.

   But if Wayne's blocked shots can go up, even if his defensive ability is actually not that good, it will give people the illusion that "this guy is full of dominance in the penalty area".

   Wayne's previous life, the 2006-07 season's best defensive player award winner Marcus Camby did just that.

   That season, Duncan led the Spurs to play the league's best defensive efficiency, while Camby's Nuggets were a defensive team with a low level.

   Many people think that the best defensive player award that year should have belonged to Duncan.

   Then why did Camby beat Duncan to win the best defensive player trophy?

   is because Camby's defensive stats are so dazzling.

   In the 06-07 season, Camby averaged 3.3 blocks per game, which was the league's block leader in the season. At the same time, he was able to average 9.3 defensive rebounds per game.

   Anyone who has watched the Nuggets game knows that Camby's defense at that time basically did not get stuck and ignored the opponents. He only brushed blocks and rebounds in the backcourt. The data was good but the actual defensive effect was a mess.

   But so what? The best defensive player award is still in hand.

   This is the power of data.

   There is a saying that Marcus Camby's defensive ability was really gold and silver when he was young, but he suffered a loss when he was good defensive but not appreciated.

   So in the middle and late stages of his career, he started to go farther and farther on the way to collect data.

  The irony is that Camby’s contract is getting bigger and bigger and more honorable...

   Wayne didn't want to be a data brush, but he didn't want to suffer the loss of data.

  To put it plainly...actually I just want to brush it!

   Since you can't improve your defensive ability all at once, create the illusion that you are good at defensive!

  After weighing the rights and disadvantages, Wayne decided to invest all the remaining growth points in the block.

   8 blocks attribute, it took Wayne 1,800 points to grow, the blocking ability value went from 46 to 54.

   If this ability value is calculated based on the NBA standard, then 54 blocks in the NCAA are probably not weak.

   After confirming to add points, Wayne still has 10 chances to add points.

   He can choose to immediately use up these 10 opportunities as soon as he accumulates the growth points, or he can choose to accumulate and digest them together after upgrading again.

   But Wayne still wants to increase his attributes immediately after gaining growth points. At this stage, he must immediately become stronger, and there is no time to "believe in the process".

After    add points, the prompt under the system also changed to "The number of growth points required to unlock the next stage of the system: 10000."

   "Does the next upgrade require 10,000 growth points? Compared to the first time, it is ten times higher. But... it's just a piece of cake!"

   Wayne smiled triumphantly. At first, Wayne found it difficult to save 1,000 points. But now he has found the two great stunts of the card system bug, even if it is 10,000 points, Wayne doesn't think there are too many.

   Today, he earned more than 3,000 growth points in one day. Isn’t it only three or four days to accumulate 10,000 points?

  Even if the growth points that Wayne needs to add to the attributes are removed, that one week will definitely be enough to upgrade.

   Becoming a starter in two months, it definitely works!

  Wayne, who was so confident, was about to turn off the system interface, but the system suddenly jumped out of a line and made a "ding" sound.

  "The mission system has been unlocked, the first mission: Prove the strength.

   Mission goal: Become the team's starter before the start of the new season.

   Task reward: a B-level lucky draw package. "

   "Mission system?" Wayne scratched his head. It seems that this new version of the upgraded ship is not just as simple as adding a few visible attributes to Wayne.

   For this task, Wayne has nothing to complain about. After all, his goal was to get into the starting lineup.

   But this mission reward...

   Lucky Draw Pack, it should be similar to unpacking.

   Thinking of his dark-faced experience out of the box, Wayne was desperate.

   What's not good about rewarding you, but rewarding something out of the box. As far as I am of African descent, what fun can I offer?

   Look at the big heart shooter badge drawn last time, Wayne didn't know what it was for until now.

   Well, before the next draw, you must wash your face first!

   As soon as Wayne closed the system interface, the door to the dormitory was opened.

   Wayne remembered that before going out for training this morning, his short, rich and handsome roommate Cody Brandt hadn’t come back yet...

   If he doesn't show up again, Wayne will forget this roommate.

"Gosh, Wayne, you don't know how crazy it was last night, I changed two in one night... Hey buddy, why are you wearing a bandage? What happened? Did anyone bully you? ?"

   After entering the door, Cody saw the bandage on Wayne's head and his expression immediately became serious.

   As I remember, Cody and Wayne have a good relationship.

   Cody has a flamboyant personality, while the former Wayne is very kind, knows how to listen quietly, and their personalities complement each other.

   naturally there will be no problems getting along.

   "You may not believe it, I was hit by a car yesterday."

  Don't talk about Cody, Wayne didn't believe it himself, so many things happened in just two days.

   "What? Did you find the perpetrator?"

   "The hospital he took me to paid me all the medical bills, and he said that he could get a discount for dinner at his restaurant. Don't worry, Cody, I'm fine, I went to training today, it was just some skin trauma."

   "God, it scared me to death! Fortunately, you are fine. So, I told you not to go running early in the morning. Doesn't he enjoy running a few laps in school?"

Cody let out a sigh of relief. After confirming that Wayne was okay, he resumed the topic just now: "Right, where did you go? Oh, it's a shame that you didn't go yesterday, Wayne, those newly enrolled school girls are simply too Crazy!"

   "Uh..." Seeing Cody happily recounting his tragic melee experience last night, Wayne felt that he should not call Cody at all, but Teddy.

   "Oh, yes, there is an interesting event next weekend. Would you like to go with me?" After Cody finished talking about his experience last night, he extended an invitation to Wayne.

   Wayne waved his hand, "Forget it, I just want to play basketball honestly."

  Wayne is certainly not unfamiliar with women, but that kind of multiplayer sports party...Seriously, Wayne is really not easy to let go.

   And now I have the task of getting into the starting lineup within two months, and there is no extra time and energy to waste.

   "Oh? Are you sure? I'll regret it if I don't go." Cody raised his eyebrows.

   "You say that every time, Cody."

   "Well, don’t go. It’s a pity that the opportunity to participate in NBA Fans Day is not always available. I thought you were interested in anything related to basketball."

   "What did you say!? NBA fan meeting?" Wayne suddenly lit up.

   "Yeah, otherwise what activity do you think it is? Damn, don't you think I want to take you there...Tsk tusk, I know your kid is just superficially honest, hahahaha!"

   Looking at Cody who was laughing, Wayne was speechless.

   It’s not that you make people think crooked easily!

   In the end, UU reading www.uukanshu.com was also accused by Cody of standing on the moral high ground.

   But this NBA fan meeting, Wayne really wants to go. As a fan in his previous life, he could only watch the NBA through the screen.

   This time I have a chance to meet a real person. Which fan can resist this temptation?

   Speaking of it, it is September now, and the new NBA season is about to start. There are indeed many meetings like this during this period.

   But... it's 2003, and the Thunder won't be born until five years later. There is no NBA team in Oklahoma at this time.

   "So, are you going?" Cody asked again.

   "Hmm." This time, Wayne nodded obediently.

"My uncle is a reporter for the Trail Blazers. He got a few places for the meet-and-greet and asked me if I want to go. You know, I am not very interested in basketball. But if you want to go, I Don't mind to go play."

   Turns out to be the Trail Blazers, so that makes sense.

   Portland is not far from the stillshui city, and it can do it back and forth in one day.

   Although Wayne is not a Trail Blazers fan, he doesn't remember what players the Trail Blazers have at this time.

   But being able to get in touch with the NBA for the first time, Wayne is still excited.

   "Then, I thank you in advance, Cody." It is convenient to have a rich second-generation friend.

   "Cut, what are you doing like this. Besides, I heard that the girls at Portland State University are also good..."

   Cody had just returned a serious smile, showing a meaningful smile.

   "Damn, as expected, there are other purposes!" Wayne shook his head, and Cody, the fox's tail showed too quickly.

  

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