Su Feng's previous life saw Iilyasova often compared to Yi Jianlian by Chinese fans, both being power forwards selected by the Bucks with some outside shooting ability.

The puzzling result for these Chinese fans was…

…why Yi Jianlian, who was clearly more talented, failed to establish himself in the NBA, while Iilyasova managed to stay?

This comparison led to a common misconception among those fans.

That is, in the NBA, the more talented player will always prevail.

Granted, in the NBA, top players are often more gifted than average players.

But was Yi Jianlian's talent so extraordinary that the NBA, filled with superhumans, couldn't find a replacement?

Of course not.

Furthermore…

…the NBA's history is full of cases of players with explosive physical gifts who failed to make it.

And that…

…is why Su Feng decided to give Yi Jianlian a different environment to grow in this life.

Looking purely at Iilyasova and Yi Jianlian's talent, no NBA scout in their right mind would rate one as a lottery pick and the other as a second-rounder.

Unlike many European players, Iilyasova wasn't bound by a contract with a European team before being drafted.

The reason this gem fell to the second round in 2005 was simply because NBA scouts believed he couldn't handle the physicality of the NBA.

But unlike the misguided plans Yi Jianlian's team had for him in Su Feng's memory…

…during the 2005/06 season, Iilyasova, who was sent down to the NBDL by the Bucks for a year of development, not only fully understood the gap between himself and the NBA, but also changed his long-standing shooting form when he returned to Europe to improve.

Because during those early, failed NBA experiences, Iilyasova gradually realized the importance of a big man's release speed.

In addition, although Iilyasova's leaping ability and strength were limited, he also strengthened his rebounding fundamentals when he returned to play in Europe.

At the same time…

…if Su Feng remembered correctly, Yi Jianlian was struggling under the demands of his team and the overly high expectations of Chinese fans.

In fact, if Yi Jianlian had recognized his shortcomings earlier, and his team hadn't made excessive demands on his teams, it wouldn't have been difficult for him to establish himself as a stretch four in the NBA.

Just like in this life, when Yi Jianlian was studying at La Lumiere School…

…Su Feng had head coach Greg require of him.

Do you know why Sloan was so interested in Yi Jianlian in this life?

Because during the workouts, Sloan discovered that Yi Jianlian's release was faster than many guards on the Jazz.

Unlike the slow release of Yi Jianlian in Su Feng's memory, where he liked to look at the floor first, then raise his head, and then slowly open his body... although the form was standard, you might not even have a chance to draw your gun in a high-intensity situation.

Yi Jianlian's shooting form in this life was more like that of Kristaps Porziņģis, who often liked to snipe from beyond the arc in Su Feng's memory.

As the man who made the entire Big Apple perform "face-changing surgery" in the future, Porziņģis's shooting package was not only fast, but also had a high release point.

In addition, because the NBA had begun to shift its tactical focus to the perimeter during this period, Yi Jianlian had also learned how to do the dirty work for his team at North Carolina.

Plus, Yi Jianlian's English, which he had practiced in advance during his years in the United States, allowed him to communicate with his teammates without barriers, so Sloan was drawn to the images that appeared in his mind when he worked out Yi Jianlian...

D-Will mentioned high pick-and-rolls.

When Okur and Boozer went to set picks for him, Yi Jianlian could pull to the sides to create space for D-Will.

At the same time, when D-Will and Yi Jianlian ran pick-and-rolls, Yi Jianlian could also choose to cut out, forcing the opponent's big man to come out.

And as a result…

…with D-Will’s "wild boar advance" like a small tank…

…in Sloan's opinion, who in today's league can control this D-Will?

As for some media outlets believing that Yi Jianlian had a chance to become, or even surpass, Dirk Nowitzki?

Heh…

…if these news editors who were good at writing nonsense knew anything about basketball…

…why wouldn't NBA coaches collectively resign and hand over their seats to them?

Wake up!

In the long history of the NBA, there has only been one Bird and one Nowitzki.

And if Nowitzki's level was so easy to reach…

…Su Feng wouldn't have been helpless against the little German in the Finals that had just ended.

In this life, because Yi Jianlian has a more pragmatic understanding of himself, and Duffy's team won't make any unrealistic demands on Yi Jianlian and his teams like they did in his memory…

…Su Feng believes that Yi Jianlian will definitely have a brighter future.

As for why Su Feng suggested that Riley buy another draft pick to select Iilyasova, it was because Iilyasova was a great fit for the current Heat system.

Eh…

Wait a minute!

Didn't you just say that David Lee, an interior player who isn't good at defense, isn't a good fit for the Heat?

Why are you being so two-faced when it comes to Iilyasova?

Sigh…

That's why…

…it's a good thing Riley is working with Su Feng.

Because if he were working with some trolls, Su Feng would probably be angered to death before the Heat's reinforcements were completed.

First of all, although David Lee and Iilyasova are both stretch fours on the offensive end.

But…

…who told you that every stretch four has the same role in the NBA?

At his peak, David Lee was better at attacking the basket and finishing inside using his footwork in the post.

Therefore, after "Draymond Green" gradually grew up, and with Lee's age increasing, the Warriors chose the former rather than the latter.

Secondly, in the Heat's current tactical system, the roles that the two can provide when Su Feng, Lee, and Iilyasova are involved in pick-and-rolls are also completely different.

According to Su Feng's dominance, and automatically assuming that his teammates are tools…

…Lee's choice to cut inside after the pick-and-roll would be blocking Shaq and Su Feng, and he can't create as much space as Iilyasova, who can pull out beyond the three-point line, when he cuts to the high post.

And if Lee is only responsible for playing that role…

…why doesn't the Heat just send out Haslem, who is better on both ends of the court and is more willing to set picks for Su Feng?

Finally, even if Lee can develop a three-pointer under Su Feng's suggestion…

…don't you need to give him time?

And that kind of time…

…according to Su Feng's experience, would take at least two years.

Because, to give an example, even Yao, whose shooting talent among big men is outstanding…

…under Carlisle, it took Yao a full three years to develop a truly stable three-point shot in the 2004/05 season.

In addition, in the summer immediately following…

…even someone as strong as Yao still had to continue practicing.

So…

…Iilyasova is far more suitable at this moment when the Heat are about to make a run at a dynasty.

You have to know, the plot in basketball novels where players can immediately develop corresponding abilities after the coach opens his mouth can never happen in reality.

And the three-point range that Iilyasova had before entering the NBA is also completely different from the three-point ability that Lee might develop.

Because on the basketball court, if you want one of your abilities to become a weapon that can enrich the team's tactics, then you need to spend a lot of time behind the scenes, and you also need to have a high enough talent.

Back then, in the season when Jermaine O'Neal first developed his three-point shot, did you ever see a team care about him on the court?

When doubling Su Feng, those Raptors' opponents would definitely choose to pounce on Su Feng without hesitation.

But in the last season of his Raptors career…

…when Jermaine O'Neal could really do it on the court, if you didn't guard his three-pointer, he could make consecutive shots for you…

…Su Feng in that Last.ga

New York, in the subsequent second-round draft, most teams' choices were basically the same as Su Feng remembered.

The Lakers used their other second-round pick to select Von Wafer.

Because Wafer had a good performance with the Rockets in the 2008/09 season, Su Feng was quite impressed with this guy.

And Ellis, who was abandoned by Riley for being too reckless, was selected by the Warriors.

As an offensive maniac, Nelson was drawn to Ellis's ability to attack in transition.

In addition, another Chinese player who participated in this year's draft, Zhu Fangyu, was selected by the Mavericks with their other draft pick in the second round.

In front of the TV, when Zhu Fangyu was selected by the Mavericks, the Guangdong team's fans were extremely conflicted.

On the one hand, this group of Guangdong fans looked forward to Zhu Fangyu's performance on the NBA court…

But on the other hand, next season, after losing Zhu Fangyu, how would the Guangdong team compete with Bayi and Jiangsu for the CBA championship?

And the other two good big men in this round, Andray Blatche and Gortat, were selected by the Wizards and Magic respectively.

In his previous life, Blatche believed that he had the ability to get a long-term contract worth tens of millions in the 2013/14 season, so Blatche chose to opt out of his contract in the summer of 2014 to test the free agent market.

It was just embarrassing that…

Although Blatche eventually got a big contract…

But this contract was offered by the Xinjiang team of the CBA.

The main reason why the Magic were willing to wait for Gortat to finish his long-term contract with his European team was because the current Eastern Conference landscape made the Magic's management unable to see any hope in the short term.

In addition, Howard was beaten too badly in his rookie season and is still receiving off-court psychological counseling, so after careful consideration, the Magic believed that they had plenty of time to wait for Gortat.

Look…

Low emotional intelligence, we will choose to tank in the next few years.

High emotional intelligence, we have time to wait for young people to grow up.

After the 2005 draft, Su Feng, realizing that the league's landscape would become even more uncontrollable, focused his attention on his summer training.

Because next season, Su Feng will focus his main attention on the offensive end, so unlike previous years, Su Feng hopes to strengthen his off-ball movement this summer.

"Su, you're not kidding me, are you? Do you really need us to teach you off-ball movement?" When Mansias and Frazier learned of Su Feng's idea that day, they were immediately dumbfounded.

Because in today's NBA…

Who the hell dares to teach Su Feng off-ball movement?

You have to know, Ray Allen recently said in an interview that he learned his off-ball movement by watching Su Feng's videos…

Therefore…

It's not that…

You're really getting further and further down the path of pursuing the limit, aren't you?

"Why can't you teach me? My previous movements were all random…

Besides, you don't think that my current strength means I can sit back and relax, do you?" Su Feng asked, patting Mansias and Frazier on the shoulders.

Mansias, Frazier: "…"

Uh…

Please forgive our ignorance.

But Su…

Haven't you realized…

That you now…

Are so strong that we don't know how to make you stronger?

Also…

If your movements were all random…

Then you can't say that Ray Allen and Hamilton, who make a living playing off-ball in the NBA now…

Are all useless trash, right?

"I think Su makes sense.

On the basketball court, standing still is no different from stepping back.

So this time, I'll take care of your movement enhancement plan!"

Miami, just when Mansias and Frazier didn't know how to develop an off-ball movement enhancement plan for Su Feng…

Grover, who has always been best at extreme training, stood up decisively.

After reading the plan that Grover intended to develop for Su Feng…

Mansias and Frazier always felt that Grover didn't treat Su Feng like a human being.

Because this single-day training volume is equivalent to other people's ten days and a half months…

"If it's Su, he should be able to persevere through these training sessions, right?" Mansias swallowed and said.

"He should be able to persevere…

But buddy…

Haven't you noticed that Su is still not satisfied after reading Tim's (Grover's) training plan?" Frazier asked from the side.

Not…

Not satisfied?

Oh my God!

There's no way.

Although Su Feng refreshes his worldview every summer.

But…

To this day, Mansias still can't convince himself to accept the fact that Su Feng is not human.

Because science tells Mansias…

Su Feng can't be an alien.

But…

If Su Feng isn't an alien.

Then how has he been able to persevere through these brutal training sessions for a full decade?

Ten years.

In the blink of an eye.

During these ten years of accompanying Su Feng…

Mansias has never seen Su Feng lose his passion for basketball.

"Maybe, he was born to dominate the sport of basketball!"

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Chapter 1 The Draft Ends