This summer has been a very worrying summer for many basketball fans, as the NBA has shut down again after 13 years, leaving the start of the new season far away. Because of this, there has been little news in the transfer market this summer. The only thing worth everyone's attention is the news that so-and-so star has decided to play overseas.

Among them, the CBA has become an ideal place for many stars to make money. Even "Warcraft" Howard admitted frankly that he is not without the possibility of playing in the CBA. Although it is true that the CBA league does not have as much exposure as the NBA, after all, who will not get along with money? Now the CBA teams with deep pockets are still very willing to spend money in order to introduce high-level foreign aid.

It's mid-August, but there's no word on when the NBA's new season will start. But there are such a group of players who don't seem to be worried that they will be in a situation where they will be left without the ball. Taking advantage of this time, they are not thinking about going overseas to pan for gold, but to continue to hone themselves in the training camp. All the players under Yiyang and Brickley are the ones who want to keep improving.

When Bill. When Duffy flew to Los Angeles again and saw Yiyang, Yiyang was already stronger than a month ago. Thanks to Brickley's comprehensive training, Yiyang has improved more than just three-point shooting. His physical fitness, physique, and lower body strength have all been improved to varying degrees.

And what makes Duffy most pleased is naturally Yiyang's increasing number of three-point line shots and higher and higher three-point shooting rate. Brickley's tuning has worked very well, and the current Yiyang is not a precision shooter, but he is definitely a threat from beyond the three-point line.

And another thing that makes Duffy happy is that the relationship between Yiyang and Nash is very good. Kind Canadians and taciturn Chinese seem to come together easily. Because of this, Nash will also coach Yiyang from time to time, teaching him what to do on the court as a true point guard. I believe that next season, Yiyang's ability to control the game will be on a higher level.

This summer, some people are busy making money, and some people are busy having fun. But Yiyang has built himself into a more powerful weapon.

"You've trained him great, man." Looking at Yiyang, who was sweating on the field, Duffy couldn't help but praise Brickley. This young trainer really has a knack for improving a player no matter how high or low he is, no matter what position he plays.

"He worked hard enough and I planned to train hard enough, but he still insisted on practicing every day. I've probably met no less superstars than you do, but a madman like him is really rare. Next summer, the following summer, and every summer after that, you must send him to me! He's still very malleable, and I think we might be able to create a historical superstar! ”

Historically, Brickley said this with a rather serious expression, not at all like a joke. After all, Yiyang's terrifying training speed was unmatched even in the eyes of Brickley, who had read countless people.

At this time, Brickley was like a carving artist, eager to sculpt the "original stone" of Yiyang into the most exquisite work of art.

"Maybe I'll send him again in the summer, but after half a month, I'll probably have to take him with me. The Chinese national team has already started training for the Asian Championships, and as a relatively special player, the Basketball Association allowed him to postpone it until September. I'm here to talk to him about it. Duffy has a detailed plan for the Asian Championships of the Chinese Basketball Association in his hand, and he came to Los Angeles today for that purpose.

"He's done this summer enough to impress him next season. For him, the Asian Championships should be as easy as playing street basketball. Brickley smiled confidently, Yiyang participated in the Asian Championships, which was no different from Mars hitting the Earth. The whole event will have a big explosion because of Yiyang's arrival!

After the afternoon training, Yiyang said goodbye to Anthony and the others familiarly, and then wiped his sweat while facing Bill. Duffy walked.

"Is it the national team?" Seeing that Duffy was holding a stack of documents in his hand, Yiyang had already guessed the approximate situation.

"Yes, they want you to report in September, if you can. Practice with the team for two weeks and then it's time to start playing. Duffy said, patting Yiyang's arm. Boy, I've grown a lot. ”

"Two weeks, is that enough?" As a point guard, Yiyang must be the core of the offense after going to the national team. A young player who had never played an international game came on as a central player, but only trained with the team for two weeks. Theoretically, this is certainly not enough time to run in.

"Enough is enough, at your level, two weeks is enough. Take a look, here's a detailed plan arranged by the Basketball Association. I hope you can have a good time in the half month you go to China. ”

Yiyang took the document handed by Duffy and flipped through it casually, and after that, he seemed to suddenly remember something, and then looked up at Duffy for a few seconds.

"That...... Mr. Duffy, there is one thing I would like your consent for. ”

"Oh? What's the matter? Duffy smiled, what can Yiyang do that he needs to agree to? In Duffy's heart, Yiyang, this guy basketball and money, shouldn't have much interest in other things.

"I want to play in the Venice Beach Stadium Summer League in Los Angeles!"

Sure enough, it's still related to basketball!

"If I'm not mistaken, it's a folk street summer league. Of course, there have been experiences of NBA stars going to participate in the past. Go if you want to, it's not a problem at all. Duffy spread out his hand and casually agreed to Yiyang.

In fact, in the United States, there are many examples of famous professional basketball players participating in folk games. The Drew League attracts multiple NBA stars every year, and the Venice Beach Summer League in Los Angeles is a haven for stars to enjoy basketball. That's America, that's the basketball atmosphere in America. There is a connection between grassroots basketball and basketball at the highest level. Stars are willing to play on the streets, and basketball lovers on the streets welcome all stars. So in Duffy's opinion, this is simply a normal thing. Yiyang wants to go to the street court to have fun, so let him have fun.

"Thank you, Mr. Duffy! I thought you wouldn't agree. ”

"Why don't I agree? But there is one requirement, just protect yourself and don't get hurt. ”

After receiving Duffy's reply, Yiyang excitedly took out his mobile phone, seemingly editing a text message. Tomorrow's Venice Beach Stadium will definitely make everyone's jaws drop!

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The weather in Los Angeles is like this: 300 days out of 365 days a year is sunny, even so bright that a stroll on Venice Beach without precautions is inevitable within a few hours. The mixed emotions come to an abrupt end here, and it seems that only relaxing on the beach to do nothing is the most serious thing to live here.

So, is basketball serious?

In the evening, the ocean-blue basketball court sits right on the beach, surrounded by tall coconut trees, and under each hoop there are people shooting. The entire stadium is surrounded by graffiti, spectator seating, shops selling T-shirts and merchandise, fast food outlets, tattoo parlors, and bicycle rental shops...... In the midst of all this, the course seems so harmonious, it is simply incredible in the crowded tourist attraction.

Around the stadium, DJs are already playing rap music for everyone. The court was bustling with activity, with several people in baggy basketball uniforms performing jaw-dropping dunks for onlookers.

The frenetic atmosphere of the stadium has long been mobilized by everything around it, and the fans have surrounded the entire stadium. But all this is just foreplay. What fans are waiting for is the start of the official game.

In the heat of 38°C, a team of men and horses wearing pink jerseys appeared. One of them is called DeSean. Stephens' players have received the most cheers and have been favored by the beauties on the sidelines. He's one of the most famous streetball players on the pitch, and his performances of breaking through several people to complete a dunk can often get the crowd boiling.

But today, Stephens didn't start warming up directly after coming on the stage, but asked the DJ to bring him a microphone.

"Your enthusiasm is as high as ever, and today, I'm going to introduce you to a new teammate of mine. I hope that you will pour out all your warmest enthusiasm on him later! Stephens finished and asked the DJ to play the music. At this moment, another player in a pink jersey came out of the crowd.

Fans are staring curiously at this guy, could it be a streetball player from New York? However, when they saw the faces of the comers, as Stephens said, the whole audience exploded!

Yiyang smiled and waved at the crowd, and the cheers and applause he received were several times that of Stephens just now!

"Let's welcome NBA superstars, ~~~~~~" DJ introduced Yiyang with the microphone, and it wasn't the first time that BA stars had come to the Venice Beach Stadium Summer League, but it wasn't common either. Seeing the real NBA stars here, the excitement in the hearts of the fans is naturally irrepressible.

But why is it that the arrival of Yiyang only ushered in the first Gao Qi Dynasty here? Because there is a heavier guy who will lead the second high-altitude dynasty!

The reason why Yiyang participated in this summer league was not a whim, but an invitation. Who was the person who invited him? The person who invited him is about to appear!

"With such a strong teammate, we have to find a strong opponent for him! Hold your jaws, for next, you may doubt the reality of this world! Stephens said in a vague way, inviting the second special guest for today's Venice Beach Stadium Summer League.

A tall player in a gold jersey walked out surrounded by several people, his head bowed and wearing a baseball cap, and the fans couldn't see who he was.

When the "mystery man" reached the middle of the court, he jerked his head, threw away his baseball cap, and raised his arms high.

In the next second, Yiyang only felt that the entire beach was shaking. He was even a little worried about whether the violent shaking would cause a tsunami.

"Let's welcome the true King of California, the greatest star in NBA history, the God of Los Angeles basketball, Kobe Bryant ~~~~~~ Bryant!"

Kobe Bryant single-handedly pointed to the sky, enjoying the worship of his "subjects".

"Have fun, too." Kobe raised an eyebrow from Yiyang, who was the one who invited Yiyang to compete. In the face of Kobe's invitation, Yiyang naturally would not refuse.

Watching the two who were about to be opponents today look at each other on the field, every hair on the fans' bodies stood up.

The Venice Beach Stadium is a paradise, and today in the midst of this paradise, a real battle of the gods is about to take place!