119: See You at 5 (31/40)

On his first day in Los Angeles, Link had a boring night.

Although Los Angeles is big and feasting, Link doesn't have any friends here. Without the old driver, Link didn't know where to go. Not to mention Los Angeles, if it weren't for Randolph and Tony Allen in Memphis, Link wouldn't even know where the doors of the nightclub opened.

So, Link simply played games all night in the hotel room... At half past eleven, unable to stand it any longer, Link went straight to bed.

It must be said that Link was very tired from the intensive schedule of the past few months. It was rare to have such a free night, and Link fell asleep quickly after going to bed. When he thought that there would be no competition or formal training tomorrow, Link relaxed both physically and mentally.

Just when Link was fast asleep, the sound of an alarm woke him up. Link fell into a daze, not knowing what time it was. It was still dark outside the window anyway, and it was not morning yet.

Link sat up from the bed and glanced at the clock on the wall, it was only three in the morning.

"Which neuropathy is calling at this time..." Link scolded and picked up the phone, but the "neuropathy" on the caller ID made Link swallow his saliva - Kobe Bryant.

"Uh..." Link reluctantly answered the phone, and sure enough, Kobe's voice came from there.

"Boy, I thought you wouldn't answer the phone."

"How is it possible, what's the matter?"

"Didn't you promise to train with me? I think it's five o'clock. In my private training hall, I'll send you the address later."

"Okay, see you tomorrow afternoon, Bryant." Although Kobe called at a strange time, Link was still very excited. It is a rare opportunity to be invited by Kobe to train together! He thought Kobe was just talking casually, but he didn't expect that he really planned to train together.

"No," Bryant replied sternly, "it's not afternoon, I'm talking about five in the morning, which is two hours later."

Link: "???"

"Don't be late, boy."

Before Link could react, Kobe hung up the phone. Link looked at the phone whose screen had been turned off, and then looked at the pitch-black sky.

who I am? where am i? what just happened?

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Have you ever seen Los Angeles at four in the morning?ァ新ヤ~⑧~1~中文网ωωω.χ~⒏~1zщ.còм

If anyone mentions this meme in front of Link in the future, Link will definitely explode in place. Because, Los Angeles at four in the morning is not beautiful at all, except tired and sleepy, there is nothing to feel!

In order not to be late, Link went out at four in the morning. The streets were empty, with the occasional few cars passing by. There were almost no pedestrians, except for some drunk people who had just come out of bars and nightclubs.

The incomparably prosperous "City of Angels" seemed to take a short breath at this moment. Sitting in the taxi, looking at the city still awake, Link suddenly felt sleepy.

The only thing left is the incomparable peace of mind. He doesn't have any distractions now and can concentrate on whatever he does. At this time, Link felt that he understood some of the reasons why Kobe always loved training in the early morning.

After a 40-minute drive, Link arrived at a gymnasium on the outskirts of Los Angeles. The gym was small and was located on the edge of a beach. Just across the street from the beach.

It seems that it should be built for the nearby residents.

At four or five in the morning, there was no one around in total darkness. But it was visible through the few windows of the gymnasium, which seemed to be brightly lit.

Link tiptoed into the gym, for fear that he would go to the wrong place and be beaten as a thief. However, when he stepped into the training hall, Kobe was already warming up.

"Come on? You're not late, your attitude is okay." Kobe greeted Link, and then continued to warm up by himself.

"I didn't expect you to ask me to train so soon..." Link was a little overwhelmed, so he also warmed up.

"No way, no one else answered my call, only you."

"What!?"

"Hahahaha, just kidding, kid. I called you here for a reason. Your defense is smart, and you're a perfect fit to train with. Today I want to practice offensive footwork, so it's definitely the most suitable for you to come on defense. , the closest to actual combat. Of course, I can also teach you two tricks, you can go and think about it yourself. And you also said during the day that you would like to train with me, didn't you?"

"Of course, of course I want to." Link didn't ask any more questions, just let it go. Besides, it's better to be able to learn than to lie in bed.

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Kobe smiled, and he could see that Link was the kind of player who was willing to work hard. And this guy's willpower is terrifying, as Kobe has noticed since his first loss to the Grizzlies. And after Link came, he didn't complain at all, which made Kobe feel good about him.

In short, Kobe likes to train with this kind of person. Training is not just about quantity, but also quality.

After a simple warm-up, Kobe and Link officially started training. Kobe wants to practice his footsteps today, so he doesn't need any trainers, two people are enough.

Link stood in front of Kobe and was very focused. As a player who has worked hard from the G League, Link has long been accustomed to treating training with a practical attitude.

There is no doubt that Link's focus is also one of the reasons Kobe chose him to train with him.

Kobe held the ball on the perimeter and made a tentative move. He stepped out with his right foot first, and Link was unmoved and very stable. It seems that just when Kobe's right foot was about to retract, his right foot suddenly became steady, and then accelerated to break through!

"Fuck!" Link scolded in his heart, Kobe was really unexpected. Link could only instinctively step back, but he didn't know that Kobe stopped suddenly after taking a step.

Link's judgment was still very accurate, and he was not thrown away by Kobe's emergency stop. He immediately took off and jumped high, ready to block Kobe's shot.

However, Kobe's first shot was just a fake shot. After easily picking Link up, Kobe just took off and shot, actively hitting Link's body and scoring the ball.

"2+1, this is definitely a 2+1!" Kobe shouted happily, and sure enough, even if this guy was training with a rookie, he would still want to win or lose.

Link swallowed his saliva, Kobe's attack just now was terrifying. With just one tentative step, you play yourself around in circles. Otherwise, they are top scorers.

The first two times Link played with Kobe, the matchup time between Link and Kobe was not long, and Kobe was in average state. Otherwise, judging from Kobe's performance just now, Link estimates that he will be beaten into scum.

"Cleverness is mistaken by cleverness, boy, you were not thrown away, but you were thrown by the fake cast. In the future, you have to observe the opponent's movements more carefully. Come on, let's continue."

Kobe patted Link on the shoulder, then picked up the basketball and continued to attack.

After that, Link was completely tortured by Kobe. Yes, Link called it torture.

After the dribble, turn around smoothly and then make a direct jumper, hit.

After dribbling the ball, he turned smoothly, but after tricking Link into shaking his heart, Kobe immediately turned and made a jumper in the opposite direction. Link, who was shaken away, had no time to interfere, Kobe hit again!

With his back swaying, seeing that Link's center of gravity was too far forward, Kobe half turned and stepped forward to break through Link, and then picked the basket...

Throughout the training, Link was able to defend against Kobe Bryant only a handful of times. Kobe Bryant's footsteps are very changeable, but not the same. You can't predict what this guy will do next. Even if it is predicted occasionally, he can score the ball against the defense.

Half an hour later, Link was sweating profusely. Kobe, on the other hand, practiced more and more vigorously. Don't think that Kobe will be merciful, this guy will want to win or lose with Link even in training.

"There is no humanity, there is no humanity, how can Lakers players stand this guy." Link groaned while supporting his knees.

"Link, your defense is still too dependent on feeling. To be honest, you didn't understand my pace. So, you couldn't protect me at all." After half an hour, it was estimated that Kobe was also abusive, so he pulled Link explained.

"Your footsteps have changed too much, I can't predict it." Link answered pantingly. Whether it's a back footstep, a breakthrough footstep or a tentative step, Kobe can play flowers for you.

"I said, it's just because you don't know the steps well enough. I've seen your post attack, it's a good foundation, but lacks variety. Meet a strong defender, and after two or three ins, he knows what to do with you. Come on, kid, hold the ball and I'll teach you. Now, it's your turn to attack."

After that, Kobe threw the ball to Link. It seems that there is no respite in their training.

Link took the basketball and looked at Kobe in front of him. Is he going to accept this guy's one-on-one guidance?

Then it's worth it to be abused for so long.