Champion Rules

Chapter 21 020: I’m Really a Shooter! (Please Read!)

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

The plane carrying Lynch, Theo and Lamas was taxiing on the runway, and the three were about to set foot on the land of Madrid.

Although Lynch was a basketball fan in his previous life, he knew very little about European basketball.

He asked a question that had been bothering him: "Julio, why, as the head coach, do you have to recruit players and build the roster? Doesn't Real Madrid have a general manager?"

Julio raised his head slightly. "Hey, do you think this is the NBA, kid? In Europe, we're not just coaches, we're managers! Aside from the club president and a few high-ranking officials, I'm the most powerful person in the team, respected and loved by all the fans in Madrid! Don't generalize the world the way the US does. They're no longer the world's hegemon. My country has defeated them!"

"Chairman? The chairman of Real Madrid basketball team is also Florentino Perez?" Lynch only knew that he was the chairman of Real Madrid football team.

"Of course, but the chairman is obviously more concerned about his football team, so he only shows up occasionally when the basketball team wins the championship."

"So, you are the godfather of Madrid basketball."

"That's right," Lamas said, his chin rising higher and higher. This kid is really good at talking. "In Madrid, the fans call me Don Lamas!"

Lin Qi looked at the fat man with his chin raised to the sky and thought that he was indeed quite Tang.

After getting off the plane, Lin Qi saw a minibus with the Real Madrid logo waiting for him. The three of them got in the bus and drove out of the airport, with excited fans lining both sides of the road.

To be honest, this was a bit beyond Lynch's expectations. He thought basketball was as unpopular in Madrid as baseball was in China.

It appears that this is not the case.

You can only say that football is the soul of this city, but it doesn't mean that basketball is completely ignored here.

In fact, if Lynch had used social media in his previous life, he wouldn't have had this misconception. Because on social media, only two NBA teams have more fans than the Real Madrid basketball team.

The fans raised Real Madrid flags and excitedly cheered toward the car windows. Judging from their eyes, their cheers seemed to be directed at Julio Lamas.

"Go back to the Pampas and eat grass, you fat Argentine donkey!"

"What qualifications does this loser have to coach the great Real Madrid basketball team?"

"Idiot coach, you went to Serbia and brought back two minors! You were fooled by that old fox Misko! You're so stupid that you scared my dog ​​into constipation!"

"Look at this idiot, I still have nightmares when I think of the ugly women you slept with."

"Fatty, did I offend you?"

Lynch didn't understand Spanish, but he was shocked: "Julio, they really respect you! Look how excited the fans are! Huh? Julio, why are people throwing eggs at our car?"

"Cough cough cough" Lamas, who was opening his thermos to drink water, almost choked to death on his seat.

He originally just wanted to show off in front of the little brat, but he didn't expect the fans to be so disrespectful.

Theo silently took out his noise-canceling headphones, shook his head, and kept his achievements and fame to himself.

No matter how stupid Lynch was, he understood everything. Yes, a team that was at its lowest point in history naturally hoped that the team could bring in some big names.

As a result, the head coach traveled all the way to Serbia and brought back two minors.

In addition, Julio Lamas is a new coach and has not yet gained the trust of the fans, so they will definitely not be polite to him.

Lynch whistled, "Mr. Don Lamas, you really have the upper hand here."

"That's enough, kid, this isn't funny. What did I do wrong? It wasn't me who kept Madrid out of the playoffs last season! This is my job, as manager of the greatest club in Europe. Or to put it bluntly: the biggest mess in the world.

Also, I hope you remember not to joke with me in such a sarcastic way!"

After saying this, Julio Lamas looked at the fans outside the window with a frown.

Soon, Lynch and Theo were taken to the accommodation arranged for them, an upscale apartment in the city center of Madrid.

Although the apartment is nice, it is obviously still far from the standard configuration of "villa, maid, driver, and chef" for NBA players when they go to Europe to play.

It’s not that Julio doesn’t have enough funds to arrange those things for them, but he is afraid that the two young men will get lost in the world of pleasure.

After bringing the two men into the apartment, Julio bent his knuckles and tapped the coffee table, and began to set rules for the "recruits" like a military commander.

"Remember! This place is only an eight-minute walk from the Raimondo Saporta Training Center, so I won't tolerate lateness. No going out after 8 p.m., Madrid thieves are more dangerous than Serbian wolves. Always keep an eye on your wallet. There's no Zorro in the real world."

"Zorro? From Marvel or DC?" Lynch looked confused.

"Marvel? What is that? A potato chip brand?" Julio looked confused.

The incomprehensible conversation between the two men made Theo want to put on his headphones again.

"Oh, and one more thing—" Julio banged on the coffee table again. "I know what you kids your age are thinking. Listen, even if a passionate Spanish girl gets involved with you, you have to tell that bitch to get lost! Your butler, Mr. Valverde Rojas, lives next door, and he'll keep an eye on you."

After Julio finished speaking, an old man with a serious expression, gray hair and wearing a suit bowed to Lynch and Theo.

Although he is called a housekeeper, he is actually more like Lynch and Theo's guardian here.

Then Julio Lamas took out another schedule and gave it to Lynch.

The new La Liga and European League seasons will start in two months, but Lynch and Theo must prepare in advance for higher-level competitions.

So apart from the Spanish class in the morning, the rest of the schedule is basically allocated to training.

"Regarding the training content, you can take a look and offer your opinions. Of course, I can't guarantee that they will be adopted. The training will be very hard, and you can cry, but you still have to continue training after crying. Do you understand?
Now, turn off the lights and go to bed. Tomorrow morning you will have a physical examination and then officially sign the lease agreement.

We'll have some good media outlets take pictures, so don't have any dark circles under your eyes. It doesn't matter if you're ugly, but don't bring shame to Real Madrid."

After saying that, Julio Lamas and the butler left immediately.

As the apartment door slammed shut, Theo shook his head. "This old man is colder and harder than a winter night in Belgrade."

"At least he's willing to spend money to let us live in this beautifully decorated apartment." Lynch stroked the raised gold-plated Real Madrid logo on the schedule. The training plan was as densely packed as an encrypted telegram.

Two children under the age of 18 were taken away from their family and friends to a strange place, and were forced to accept a lot of instructions before they could even figure out the situation.

Is this professional basketball?

The coaches here don't seem to care whether you adapt or are happy.

He just wants to win, and he demands that his players be prepared to win as well.

"I'm going to take a shower first, Lynch. I've been on the plane for so long, I want to rest early." Theo stood up and stretched.

"Go ahead, Theo, ladies first."

"Go to hell, Lynch."

After Theo went to the bathroom, Lynch turned on the system.

Regarding the previous task, once he officially signs the loan contract with Real Madrid's first team tomorrow, he will be a real professional player, and the 200 talent points will be officially credited to his account.

Lynch immediately opened the mall. The products inside were different from before because they were refreshed every three months.

Currently, the three new products are:

[Raises the upper limit of shooting ability to John Paxson's level (with a boost to shooting stability in key moments). Price: 200 talent points.]

[Raises the upper limit of stealing ability to Nate McMillan's level. Price: 200 talent points.]

[Raises the defensive pace limit to the level of Tayshaun Prinsloo. Price: 200 talent points.]

Lynch locked on the first product without even thinking about it, because shooting ability is almost Lynch's biggest weakness now.

Steals and defensive pace are certainly important, but Lynch can currently exert good defensive influence with his physical fitness, so defensive ability is not a top priority.

Although John Paxson is not a bad shooter, his ceiling is not very high.

As a key role player during the 90s Bulls dynasty, his shooting ability wasn't as good as that of players in the small-ball era, and even compared to his replacement, Steve Kerr. But for Lynch, this was a transformation from 0 to 1, and it was more than enough. He could redeem it now, train throughout the offseason, and use it right away when the season started.

Besides, you can't guarantee that the next mall refresh will yield better shooting talents.

Although John Paxson's shooting is not the best, there is one thing that is very special about him. As the system notes, he becomes more stable in critical moments.

He's the kind of guy who can endure 82 regular-season games of mediocrity but then become the Grim Reaper in the few possessions that decide the season's fate.

His assassin's instincts directly helped Michael Jordan win the crown in the 1991 and 1993 Finals.

He cannot be the god of basketball, but he is the bloody blade in the hands of the god of basketball.

If he could have his shooting, Lynch would have unlimited possibilities in the critical moments.

In the FMP youth team, Lynch has not experienced any critical moments.

There is no way. All the games were mediocre and were pushed through directly. I have no idea what the critical moment is called. I just remember that there was a lot of garbage time.

If he plays in a youth team match and reaches the crucial moment, can he be called a genius?

But in La Liga and European leagues, Lynch may encounter situations where he needs to decide the winner at a critical moment.

The difference in the roles played by a player who can shoot and a player who can't shoot at critical moments is greater than the difference between a human and a dog.

So Lynch decided to spend the talent points as soon as he signed the lease contract tomorrow!

At this time, Theo came out of the shower and saw Lynch still studying the training schedule. So he casually asked, "What do you think of our training schedule? Is there anything that needs to be changed?"

"I want to increase the proportion of my shooting training. I want to become an excellent spot-up shooter next season!"

"Hold back your laughter challenge, Lynch? I lost again."

Lynch: .——
Sanita Medical Center always becomes the focus of media attention before the start of each season.

Because Real Madrid players, whether they are on the football team or the basketball team, will undergo physical examinations here before the season.

In this physical examination, Lynch's basic values ​​were comprehensively updated.

According to FMP's official information, Lynch is 203 cm tall, has a wingspan of 225 cm, and weighs 108 kg.

After actual measurement today, Lynch's height has reached 206 cm, his arm span is 227 cm, and his weight is 118 kg.

Looking at the entire European basketball world, these are mouth-watering numbers.

And, as Durovich said, Lynch is in excellent health.

In Serbia, the FMP team doctor once said that Lynch's body resembled the bombed Novi Sad Bridge.

A Spanish doctor commented: "Lynch's body is as solid as a golden tower."

The Golden Tower in Seville, Spain has been damaged many times in history by floods, wars and other events, but it still stands today.

After the physical examination, Lamas took the two to the Raymondo Saporta Training Center, which is not only the training base of the Real Madrid basketball team but also the headquarters of the basketball department.

In the team meeting room, Lynch and Theo signed their loan contracts, and several reporters captured the moment.

The moment Lynch signed the contract, the system indeed responded.

[Achieved goal: Senior professional player, congratulations on signing with Real Madrid Basketball Club.]

[Reward: 200 talent points have been obtained.]

After everything was done, Julio took the two of them to visit the training center.

Compared with FMP’s old and dilapidated youth training base, Real Madrid’s training base is like an aircraft carrier.

Not only is the training venue luxurious, but the supporting facilities are also complete.

But the training environment has never been the most important thing. An incompetent player will remain incompetent even if he eats sea cucumbers every day.

After the visit, Lynch immediately handed over his revised training plan.

After Julio took it and looked at it, he glanced at Lynch in confusion: "You want to practice shooting more?"

"Well, I hope you can arrange some shooting coaches for me. As a young player, I should constantly make up for my shortcomings!"

"You're full of jingles, you want to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft?
So, you want to use your mediocre shooting to create a fairytale in Europe? Or do you think NBA scouts will fly to Madrid overnight just for a player who occasionally makes a three-pointer?

As a professional coach, Julio certainly knows one thing - it is too late for Lynch to practice shooting at his age.

If someone who has been training in the professional club echelon since childhood can practice shooting, he should have made a name for himself in the youth league long ago.

Lynch's statistics and playing style last season made one thing very clear: he has no shooting talent.

This is fair. Lynch already has such a terrifying body and athletic ability. If he could shoot better, he would really be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft!
Of course, Julio, though cold, did not think a player who wanted to work hard was ridiculous.

It doesn’t matter, just let him practice for two months.

When the first training game of the new season begins, Lynch will naturally realize how naive he is.

There are some things that your child will not understand unless you let him take a detour.

After all, this kid doesn't understand what professional basketball is, and doesn't know what it means to shoot accurately under the intensity of professional basketball.

"You can work hard, kid. I admire your desire to improve. But two months from now, when you miss three open shots—" Lamas pointed a stubby finger at Lynch, "remember to hold back your tears and don't stain the Real Madrid logo on your chest. Because even if all your efforts are in vain, it was your own choice."

In this way, Lynch and Theo began their special training in Spain.

Time goes by day by day, the new La Liga season is about to begin, and the NBA season has just ended.

The San Antonio Spurs ended the Lakers dynasty, and the stone-like No. 21 lifted the trophy.

People only knew that his legend had just begun, but few could have expected that his legend would end so late.

On June 27, 2003, after training, Lynch and Theo packed food from the Real Madrid cafeteria and took it back to their apartment, intending to watch this year's draft while eating.

Lynch saw LeBron James clench his fists when his name was called with the No. 1 pick.

He hopes that at this time next year, it will be his name that is called.

In the stands, countless Cleveland fans were cheering.

The camera turned to a child who was holding up a card with the words "The Greatest Emperor of All Time" written on it.

The second pick, although David Stern hasn't read it out yet, Lynch knows who it will be.

If that bastard can be second, why can't I be first?

David Stern came on stage, holding the envelope in his hand, and opened it with a smile.

"With the second pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected Carmelo Anthony from Syracuse University!"

The abandoned car city finally welcomed the long-awaited roar.

Lynch was stunned by the roar.

Lynch, far away in Madrid, has transformed Darko Milicic and Carmelo Anthony. These changes have already occurred before he even entered the NBA. Who knows what else Lynch will change once he enters the NBA.

The camera turned to the greatest emperor of all time, who was still grinning and applauding Anthony.

Lynch shook his head.

Still laughing? Melo's here to get you!
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