Chapter 3: Becoming a Trainer for the Suns

Unable to penetrate the arch, he, feeling a mix of embarrassment and anger, immediately resorted to using his elbow. Suddenly, he slid down while forcefully swinging his right elbow, striking Wang Tiejun's face like a whip.

In terms of confrontation, Wang Tiejun's low-position confrontation ability is at level 91, while it is still uncertain whether the aging West has reached level 75.

Wang Tiejun felt as if a large basket of pies had fallen from the sky and hit him on the head. The system was indeed correct; there is always a silver lining after the darkness!

In fact, he does not know that it is truly warm in winter and cool in summer down here. After cleaning it up, it is not too smelly either. Wang Tiejun has been living here since he arrived in New York. In order to pay off his debts as soon as possible, he cannot afford to spend money on renting a house.

Engaging in practice sessions is the most cost-effective method, requiring minimal expenditure while allowing one to secure Wang Tiejun in hand.

Wang Tiejun bent down to dribble, suddenly thrusting his foot downwards. As his waist twisted, the six forces converged into one, instantly unleashing tremendous power. His shoulder and back collided with absolute ferocity against Mark West's chest, producing a dull thud.

Haha, let's go for it!

Wang Tiejun seized the opportunity to catch the ball with one hand, leaping over Mark West in a single step. Like a giant beast, he soared into the air, and with a one-handed slam dunk, he shattered the rim. The entire hoop instantly sank down as if it were about to collapse.

Easy

Following Wang Tiejun, they arrived at a filthy alley littered with garbage. Looking down at the dark, grimy sewer opening beneath their feet, a foul odor wafted up, causing Kolanglo to instinctively cover his nose and step back several paces before he could ask in astonishment.

Indeed, the gorilla's face remains as expressionless and indifferent as ever, embodying that kind of simple-mindedness that is oblivious to the two individuals engaged in a duel on the field, for with just one hand, he could easily crush these two insignificant beings.

Bang

twenty thousand US dollars

However, the team is indeed in need of a big center-type practice partner. This year's first-round pick, number 22, Oliver Miller, weighs as much as 127 kilograms. He has high hopes for him and wants to develop him into the team's future center, which is why he wants to bring Wang Tiejun back as a practice partner

What a big hand

Mark West's strength is quite poor, and this Chinese youth still cannot defend against him, indicating that his defensive experience is severely lacking, his footwork is not agile enough, his movement speed is average, and his turning speed is also average

His strength can really only be considered that of a role player. He entered the league in 1983 and is now nearly 33 years old, in the twilight of his career. Throughout his career, he has only averaged 5 points and 5 rebounds. He was previously a bench player for the Suns, but this year, due to a lack of available players at the center position, he has found himself in a starting role, as the saying goes, when there are no tigers in the mountain, the monkeys take the lead.

The reason for not signing directly is that the team already has fifteen players. If a signing occurs now, it would necessitate the release or trade of one player first

Do you live down here

However, overall, he believes that Wang Tiejun still has some potential, as his physical condition is acceptable and his static talent is quite good, but his skills are lacking, he has no competitive experience, and he has not yet reached the level of a professional player

It was now Wang Tiejun's turn to attack

Damn it, he has shamed our brother

In terms of tonnage, Wang Tiejun gained 10 kilograms, which is a significant difference. How much power can 10 to 20 pounds of muscle generate?

Furthermore, the performance on the defensive end was even worse, primarily due to a lack of match experience, completely failing to leverage his physical advantages. With such poor skills as West, he was unable to defend against two offensive attempts, not even making any effective defensive moves.

Beautiful

"Sir, let's go," he said with a cheerful smile

This is one of the most important reasons why he wants to bring Wang Tiejun under his command

He also lacks this strong, power-based technique of backing down defenders.

As someone who has practiced Baji Quan since childhood, there is a fundamental skill that he has also trained in, which is specifically the dual-hand grip of the iron ball used in Baji Quan's grappling techniques.

"My team is still in need of a practice partner, are you interested?" Kolanglo smiled.

In fact, he is currently feeling very unwell, as if his chest has been crushed.

However, he is also making preparations on both fronts. Wang Tiejun can initially serve as a practice partner, and if his skills improve further, he might also be signed as a backup for the fifth position

However, it is not that significant; West's strength is too weak to indicate anything at all

Kelangluo speculated in his heart

There is a red mark on his left cheek, which is the biggest loss he has suffered on the basketball court

In the next moment, he immediately began to exert greater force inward, aiming to penetrate to a deeper position, with a very strong intention to do so

Under the force of those five fingers, the ball immediately deformed, demonstrating the strength of his control over the ball

He thought that Wang Tiejun, this self-proclaimed number one center of Asian descent, was merely a clown; it now appears that he is a clown with some skill.

As soon as the ball was in hand, West was almost hanging on him

Catch the ball

Having suffered a loss, Wang Tiejun gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath

Damn it, you have some nerve

Now, in his eyes, this Chinese person is nothing more than a ferocious beast that preys on humans, and he regrets having stood up.

Watching Wang Tiejun disappear into the sewer, Kolanglo shook his head. The temperature in New York at night is around zero degrees Celsius and will continue to drop. If it snows, living down there, one might end up freezing to death one day. Every winter, many homeless people freeze to death on the streets of New York.

However, you need to pay taxes. An income of 20,000 dollars is subject to a personal income tax rate of 15%, and since you are single, 12,000 dollars of that income falls within the tax-exempt threshold. Well, you will need an accountant who can assist you with your tax obligations said Colangelo with a laugh

From last season's starting center Andrew Lang to this season's Mark West, both lack physicality, exhibit a relatively soft playing style, and have insufficient offensive presence in the paint, making them nearly ineffective in terms of impact

Hello, Mr. Kelongluo, do you have something to discuss with me?" After shaking hands, Wang Tiejun asked expectantly

Staring at those few black men, Wang Tiejun roared at West on the ground: "Hey, is this all you've got? Get up and keep fighting with me."

Wang Tiejun could only stop, and with one hand, he firmly caught the ball in his grasp

Bang

He walked up to Wang Tiejun, extended his hand, and introduced himself.

Kelangluo also stared at Wang Tiejun without blinking an eye

In these recent one-on-one matches, he noticed that Wang Tiejun's offensive moves were quite limited, primarily relying on getting to the basket before taking a shot. His other offensive skills seemed rather average, and he did not exhibit much footwork, instead opting to overpower his opponents with sheer strength. The few technical moves he did display appeared somewhat awkward, indicating a lack of overall strength.

Thank you! How dare these damned Chinese people step over our brothers' heads

Then, taking advantage of the opportunity, he successfully slipped past the defense and made a powerful dunk after driving straight to the basket

Previously, there was no point of reference, so it was not felt. However, with the ball as a comparison, everyone present was astonished.

His playing style is inherently soft; he does not enjoy confrontation. The reason he was so tightly guarded just now was that he thought Wang Tiejun was merely a street kid, someone he could easily show off against. He did not expect to encounter a tough opponent.

Damn guy

Hmm?

At this moment, Barkley shouted and then passed the ball in

Upon hearing the word "but," Old Wang knew that things were not looking good. However, after considering the situation, he realized that it was still better than working illegally. Moreover, this was a formal job, and he could apply for a work visa, so he remained very happy.

"You receive a weekly salary, paid once a week, with a weekly wage of 850 USD. A season consists of 24 weeks of work, so in half a year, you can earn a salary of 20,000 USD," said Kolanglo.

For example, he believes that the last post-up play is completely unnecessary; isn't it possible to simply rise up for a dunk or layup instead of making an extra post-up move?

West did not dare to hold on this time and chose to maneuver around instead

After about two minutes, a tattered large backpack was thrown up, and then Wang Tiejun crawled out, emanating a foul odor

Hello!

Kelangluo nodded and intentionally stepped away from Wang Tiejun by a few paces, not out of a desire to be rude, but simply because it was too foul.

Chinese people, get out of New York

The disheveled West gasped as he got up, yet he did not dare to confront Wang Tiejun.

Brother, another one please

Speak of strength, at least one level stronger

He does not possess this power

Barkley was still oriented towards his teammate, fearing that Wang Tiejun would directly push into the paint, so he quickly passed the ball over.

Bang

He bent down to dribble, exerting force with his feet, twisting his waist and hips, uniting six forces into one. With a sudden burst of strength, a loud bang echoed as West, who was behind him, let out a muffled groan and was knocked down again by the impact on his shoulder.

Barkley's exclamation of admiration escaped his lips involuntarily

This powerful and dominating style is possessed only by this year's first overall draft pick, Shaquille O'Neal, among all centers in the league

Wang Tiejun chuckled and said: "Below here is an abandoned sewer, which is warmer than sleeping in a cardboard box or a tent on the street. There are just a few too many rats and cockroaches, and it smells a bit, but you get used to it."

"It is your turn to attack, Old Wang," Barkley shouted

This reflects a poor offensive habit; for someone with the height and wingspan of Wang Tiejun, the best approach is to strike high and forcefully

Trash, is your level really that of an NBA player

Wang Tiejun blocked him from advancing with his shoulder and chest, preventing him from making any progress.

At this moment, Kolanglo said: "Charles, you take Mark and go ahead, I will be there shortly."

"Alright, Erping, this matter is settled," Barkley said loudly

The coach on the sidelines, Kelongluo, also had his eyes light up

The indifferent gaze of Ewen flickered.

Cough, damn it, I was careless

The strength is very strong! The ability to resist is very strong! However, the technical movements are somewhat stiff, and the time spent playing should not be much; they are not a professional player

sparring partner

Certainly, he does not believe that Wang Tiejun can be compared to O'Neal, as O'Neal's agility and explosiveness are top-notch, embodying a perfect blend of strength and finesse, while Wang Tiejun's game showcases sheer power and intensity. Moreover, the technical levels of the two are also not comparable.

Hmph! It's something as worthless as dog food

Young man, I am Jerry Colangelo, the General Manager of the Suns. You may call me Mr. General Manager or Mr. Colangelo

"Okay, but I would like to know how much one can earn in a month?" he asked hastily

Uh!

Mark West was knocked unconscious, lying on the ground for a long time before recovering. His face was pale, and he looked up at Wang Tiejun above him with a terrified expression

There is a pair of star-like hands, the body is also very strong, possessing absolute height, the arms are quite long, and the static talent is commendable

Mark West exerted all his strength, pushing with his elbow against his lower back and his knee against the bend of his knee, yet he was still overwhelmed by Wang Tiejun in the confrontation. It can be said that they were not even in the same weight class, as he could hardly stand his ground and kept retreating.

Old Wang's eyes brightened

In this way, Wang Tiejun directly entered the paint, using one hand to push West out, and received a pass from Barkley

A few black men were also taken aback, but after regaining their composure, they began to shout again

Following behind Ke Lang Ge Luo, with the sunlight slanting down from above, Wang Tiejun walked with his head held high while carrying a large bag, feeling as though he was stepping into a new life, and the pressure of over 70,000 yuan in debt suddenly felt much lighter.

The competition in the interior line is a hard-hitting confrontation between muscles, with no pretense whatsoever

Wang Tiejun arrived at the lower left position to take his place. Once Mark West stood behind him, he immediately leaned back tentatively.

After releasing the rim, Wang Tiejun shouted at West, who was struggling to get up

Bang

Bang

Mark West's chest was instantly crushed by a tremendous force, causing the gas within his thoracic cavity to be expelled at high speed, producing a shrill cry reminiscent of a rooster's crow. The entire person fell to the ground like a felled tree.

In the next moment, he leaped into the air and executed a one-handed slam dunk.

The one-on-one continues, West is on the attack

Under the test, West's center of gravity became unstable, and he realized that the opponent's strength was not on par with his, and the difference was significant. He had not even exerted his full strength yet, nor had he used Iron Mountain Lean.

Moreover, Wang Tiejun is merely squeezing and has not yet used his leaning action

Mark West received the ball, focused his mind, and began to dribble while backing down Wang Tiejun, aiming to get closer to the basket before taking a shot

Good

Mark

However, strangely, after this dunk under the basket, both Barkley and Kolanglo shook their heads simultaneously. From their expressions, it seemed they did not consider this a good offensive play

Kelangluo has gained a new understanding of Wang Tiejun's strength and combat ability, but has also observed some weaknesses

Barkley subtly shook his head. He had come to the Suns from Philadelphia this season solely for the championship, but he was very disappointed with the strength of the starting center. It was extremely disappointing that he had to rely on elbows to deal with a street kid. How could he possibly stand up to a super center like Ewing without being completely overwhelmed? He couldn't help but glance over at Ewing on the sidelines

In the sport of boxing, a difference of three to five kilograms constitutes a weight class, let alone a difference of ten kilograms

He caught the ball and, while dribbling, deliberately stepped on Wang Tiejun's foot, then seized the opportunity to drive in for a successful layup, executing the offense quite effortlessly

His hands are very large, and his strength is considerable. The largest iron ball he has used weighs 10 kilograms, which demonstrates that his grip and finger strength are exceptionally strong, resembling that of a mythical Qilin's arms

Moreover, Wang Tiejun's strong ability to confront is precisely what all the center players of the Suns do not possess

A group of black individuals excitedly jumped and shouted

Mark West, while coughing painfully, crawled up while covering his chest, looking very disheveled