What's the meaning of searching all the training facilities in New York?

It couldn't be the literal meaning, could it?

Thinking back to what he said when they were outside the Barclays Center, Tang Tian thought this was probably true.

At least Butler knew to call Walker and harass him, but you just went straight to searching, so typical.

Even if you didn't know their contact information, there were still agents!

Fegan was well-known in the circle, so he was easy to contact.

After chatting for a few words, he hung up the phone. Tang Tian and Olsen cuddled for a while, and it was time to pack up and head back to New York.

He had just exchanged for McGrady's pull-up jumper and hadn't adapted to it yet, so he definitely couldn't slack off on training.

Olsen stayed in New Orleans. Although she had bought the things, the planning and design would take some time.

When he arrived in New York and saw Davis's big-browed face, Tang Tian couldn't help but think of Duncan.

They were both a bit dull, but the only difference was that Davis's EQ was much lower than Duncan's.

He couldn't help but reach out and rub Davis's head.

Davis currently had a buzz cut, which felt prickly and itchy to the touch.

So comfortable!

He used to have Duncan rub his head all the time when he was in San Antonio, and now he finally had the chance to rub someone else's head!

This feeling of reversing life was so great!

And a buzz cut really did feel good to rub. It seemed he had completely misunderstood hairstyles before.

He should grow his hair out again.

Davis was stunned for a moment when Tang Tian rubbed his head, then smiled and didn't say anything.

There wasn't even a hint of resistance in his eyes!

Well, this guy was even more direct than Tang Tian was back then. He was a complete bottom!

Great, now Tang Tian could experience what it felt like to be Duncan.

Davis's addition was still very good for Tang Tian and the others. Before, they only had Drummond as a center, but now they had a backup.

Moreover, Drummond and Davis were both rookies, and their performances last season were both average, so they were both holding their breath. Their training results were quite good.

Here, without having to wait for training camp, Tang Tian had a more comprehensive understanding of Davis's abilities.

The current Davis was just a bigger Yi Jianlian with enhanced physical talent, stronger defense, and weaker offense.

On the defensive end, he relied on his long arms to cover the sky, but his defensive habits were very poor and he was prone to fouls.

On the offensive end, he didn't have a jump shot, so he basically relied on cuts and put-backs. His independent offensive ability was almost zero.

It was no wonder that those experts last season didn't give him a single vote for the All-Rookie Team.

He really was behind Lillard right now.

But his strength lay in his physical talent, which was why he was able to become the number one pick.

Just like the Greek Freak the Bucks had drafted now, or Leonard before him, his ceiling was very high if he was properly nurtured.

A jump shot couldn't be developed in a day, and neither could independent offensive ability.

What Tang Tian could give him in training camp was how to avoid fouls.

Including how to judge the offensive player's choices, how to read the defense, when to block shots, and when not to.

Tang Tian's Defensive Player of the Year award came from skills given by the system and his own hard work, but these things were already in his mind in his previous life.

Although Davis was a bit dull, his basketball IQ was pretty good, and like Butler, he was really hardworking. He slowly absorbed what Tang Tian said.

This was also within Tang Tian's expectations. If Davis was really no good at anything, he wouldn't have become the dominant Brow.

What Tang Tian had to do in the next few years was to make Davis a more dominant player, and then be a capable second-in-command for him.

Time flew by, and it was already late August in the blink of an eye.

In the past month, Davis had made significant progress, and he was already able to gain a lot of advantages against Drummond.

Drummond was in a relatively depressed mood. Tang Tian was being blatantly biased.

But there was no way around it. Teammate relationships were much more important than alumni.

Davis was improving, and Tang Tian was also adapting to the pull-up jumper. Proportionally, he could probably exert seven or eight percent of its power.

Moreover, starting from training camp, he reduced his training on dynamic vision and instead put that part of his experience on ball handling.

Before there were new k-coins to exchange for ball handling or breakthroughs, he had to ensure that he maximized the power of his pull-up jumper.

Pull-up jumpers weren't just standing pull-up jumpers, but also step-back pull-up jumpers, stop-and-pop pull-up jumpers, and catch-and-shoot pull-up jumpers.

These would all use ball handling skills.

Combining shooting and driving was the most lethal for him, but as a fallback, he had to at least practice his pull-up jumper to the same level as Iverson's left-hand drive.

You know that's how I'm going to score, but you just can't stop me.

On August 27, Olsen came to New York. Tang Tian had asked her to come and brought some carefully selected clothes.

Tang Tian took her to a dinner party.

Just last night, McGrady announced on an ESPN show that he was officially retiring from the NBA, ending his 16-year career.

After winning the championship with the Spurs last season, his NBA career was over for him.

Although it wasn't perfect, at least the ending was good.

Holding a jersey retirement ceremony was the greatest honor for NBA players, but McGrady's achievements with the Rockets and Magic didn't meet that standard.

So his announcement on ESPN yesterday was equivalent to his retirement ceremony.

Yao Ming, along with Rockets teammates like Battier, had also rushed to New York to attend a private party held by McGrady.

"I've finally met you."

Yao Ming smiled and gave Tang Tian a big hug when he saw him.

Although they hadn't met before, as Chinese people who had made a name for themselves in the NBA, they definitely appreciated each other.

"You gave us a lot of trouble last year. I believe you will become a superstar in New Orleans."

Battier was very gentlemanly and didn't forget to wish Tang Tian well when he greeted him.

In addition to Yao Ming and Battier, Tang Tian also saw the familiar Mutombo. He seemed to have a good relationship with McGrady and Yao Ming.

The purpose of the party was to chat, about McGrady's 35 seconds and 13 points, about the Rockets' experience, and about the Spurs' championship experience.

Tang Tian also chatted with Yao Ming about the Chinese men's basketball team.

"If there's anything I can help with, be sure to say so. I'm very supportive of you becoming the chairman of the Basketball Association."

Tang Tian said with a smile.

Yao Ming had a lot of ideas about basketball reform and was the kind of person who could put them into action.

Tang Tian said this also for his own future. It was inevitable that he would play in national team games, but he didn't want to really lead four bronzes to play a game.

"Do you guys want to go to Africa for a trip?"

Just after chatting, Mutombo suddenly came over and asked.

PS: Special thanks to Silly Seagull for the 10,000 starting coin reward!!