Chapter 401 Big coffee gathered in the warm-up match
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As early as early June, the Basketball Association announced the 14-man national team roster for the Chinese Men's Basketball Team for the 2015 Asian Championships.
This list is almost the same as last year's Incheon Asian Games, with only a few changes.
Four defenders: Cheng Jie, Liu Wei, Guo Ailun, Zhao Jiwei.
Four forwards: Wang Meng, Li Gen, Ding Yanyuhang, Zhou Peng.
Four centers: Hao Peng, Yi Jianlian, Zhou Qi, Wang Zhelin.
This lineup was finalized by Wang Xiao himself, and it can be said to be the strongest lineup that the Chinese men's basketball team can currently produce.
Originally, according to the plan of the Basketball Association, in early May, the national team members who had finished playing in the CBA were supposed to start the first round of warm-up training.
But Wang Xiao rejected this plan and personally planned the warm-up matches and training matches.
And when he returned to China, he immediately started the warm-up matches.
Originally, the Basketball Association was planning to find some NBDL players to form a team to warm up with the China Men's Basketball Team, but the Basketball Association obviously did not have the respect of Wang Xiao.
Wang Xiao directly invited NBA players to help the China Men's Basketball Team conduct warm-up training.
A small portion of the Bucks team was invited, including the current pillars of the team, Antetokounmpo Antetokounmpo, Mamba Oladipo, Nikola Jokic and Middleton.
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At the same time, Curry, George and others who had finished the Wizards' finals schedule were also invited.
As for Thompson and Leonard, they did not come to avoid suspicion because they were in contract years, but they also called Wang Xiao to apologize.
In addition, as Wang Xiao's most famous disciple, Jeremy Lin is naturally obligated.
Almost easily, Wang Xiao formed a quasi-all-star team, and the dynasty coach's cards were fully revealed.
Of course, for these NBA players who sacrificed their vacations to come to support the competition, Wang Xiao could not go to whoring without any psychological burden.
The sparring fees provided by the Basketball Association were looked down upon by these NBA stars, but Wang Xiao had other plans. After the warm-up match, the Basketball Association helped these players to carry out their China tour activities one after another. On the one hand, they met with the Chinese fans
To increase the relationship, on the other hand, we can also do more publicity, and by the way, we can also make a small profit by endorsing some Chinese products.
Overall, it's a win-win situation.
As soon as this news was announced, it immediately aroused strong reactions in the country.
When has the Chinese Men's Basketball Team ever been so successful? It can actually let the NBA All-Star team serve as a sparring partner, and the preparations are only for the Asian Championships? This is too exaggerated!
Many people have already begun to mourn the opponents of the China Men's Basketball Asian Championship. Wang Xiao is going to sweep the world and be the only one to win!
Originally, the Chinese men's basketball team was one of the top players in Asia. Even if it has declined in recent years, no Asian team would dare to underestimate them.
Now, they don't need to look down upon it. Just looking at the group of sparring partners invited by the Chinese Men's Basketball Team, they can only look up to them.
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The atmosphere of the warm-up match was very relaxed, whether it was the Chinese men's basketball team or the invited American NBA team.
However, Wang Xiao gathered the players of the NBA team together before the warm-up match between the two teams.
"Stephen, how is your injury recovering?"
Looking at Curry, Wang Xiao asked.
"Don't worry, coach, it's just an ordinary strain, it'll be fine in a week." Curry chuckled, but his injury caused the team to lose the championship, which still made Curry feel lost for a long time.
"That's good. Pay attention to your body when you play ball. Don't get hurt."
These players were all invited by Wang Xiao, but if they get injured in the warm-up match, Wang Xiao still cannot bear the responsibility.
"Although this game is a warm-up training match, I have a request for this game."
Wang Xiao looked around at these top players who can make all the difference in the NBA, and said seriously: "I want you to go all out on the court, don't let your guard down, and strive to maximize the point difference. Do you understand?"
Hearing Wang Xiao's words, Jeremy Lin, Curry and others were stunned.
I can't help it, Wang Xiao's words are really strange.
The purpose of the so-called warm-up match is not to train the players' skills and tactics, but more to build confidence in the players and polish team morale.
Under normal circumstances, even if the sparring partner has stronger strength, he will not show it easily. He will only use a level that is comparable to that of the opponent to further stimulate the opponent's fighting spirit and morale.
However, Wang Xiao is now asking the sparring partners to use all methods to brutally torture the trainers. What kind of routine is this?
Although I'm not sure why, those who are willing to work as Wang Xiao's sparring partners are basically players who obey Wang Xiao's words and don't think too much about it.
After giving the instructions, Wang Xiao didn't say anything more. Instead, he stood on the sidelines and quietly watched the staff and assistant coaches continue to arrange the court.
Wang Xiao naturally had his own ideas when he did this.
He doesn't pay attention to the Asian Championships at all. The meaning of this competition is that after winning the championship, he can directly qualify for next year's Rio Olympics.
The current Chinese men's basketball team already has the ability to sweep all opponents in Asia, and it can do this even without any special training.
But that's only in Asia.
Even with Cheng Jie, Wang Meng and Hao Peng, the overall strength of the China Men's Basketball Team is still not top-notch in the world.
In other words, with the American Dream Team as a mountain, teams from other countries can only serve as climbers.
Wang Xiao has not forgotten the mission of the system, nor has he forgotten his reasons and goals for coaching the China Men's Basketball Team.
world champion!
Whether it is an Olympic champion or a World Cup champion, it is absolutely impossible to surpass the US men's basketball team!
And now, it's time for these rookies to realize what kind of terrifying monsters the opponents they need to face are!
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"boom!"
Antetokounmpo hung on the basket like a monster, knocking Zhou Qi out of the way.
"Nice lob pass!"
Antetokounmpo let go of the rim and landed on the ground, waving excitedly to Jeremy Lin, who was a bit dumbfounded recalling Antetokounmpo's actions just now.
It was too exaggerated. He rushed to the basket in two steps. He almost subconsciously threw the ball in the air. Due to his haste, his pass was even a little high. When Antetokounmpo received the basketball, the basketball was
Half a foot over the basket!
"Are all the players the coach looks for such monsters?"
Wang Xiao put his hands on his hips and looked at the situation on the field expressionlessly.
Although he was mentally prepared, Wang Xiao was still a little disappointed by the one-sided situation on the court.
From the first minute of the game, the NBA team had an absolute advantage.
Chapter completed!