Chapter 1010 Unexpected Surprise (3/4)

Chapter 1010 Unexpected Surprise (34)

Tang Tian didn't expect Popovich to come either.

This is an unexpected surprise on this trip to San Antonio.

And it seems like Popovich came specifically for him.

This reminded him of the scene four years ago when Popovich went to New York to find himself alone.

Time is indeed the fastest and most insensitive thing that passes by.

Lunch was made at the car repair shop. It was really just a hobby for Duncan, and he also built a canteen behind the car repair shop.

Judging from how well-versed Popovich is, he probably comes here often.

Pour some red wine and chat while you drink and eat.

Everything seemed to be back to the Spurs days, but the difference was that Davis was a little drunk and fell down after a while.

Then came Duncan, and finally only Tang Tian and Popovich were left with red faces.

"You guys are so ruthless. You have to create a four-star lineup with Walker and Butler. You are creating a clique!"

Popovich was drunk and said everything.

"It's all forced, and I don't want to. How about you let Xiao Hua go back?"

Tang Tian also spoke freely.

Popovich laughed after hearing this.

"That's right, I also like Tatum. If Leonard hadn't been injured, you might not have had a chance to win the championship last season."

Popovich said and took another sip of red wine.

When it comes to returning to basketball at the beginning of the century, the Spurs are the team that benefits the most.

The master and apprentice were really drunk.

"But old man, when it comes to Leonard, you should pay more attention to his injury. He is the face of the Spurs for the next ten years, so you should pay more attention to it."

Tang Tian had this matter in his mind when he got off the plane, and now he said it all.

"He's fine. He'll probably be able to play at the beginning of the season."

Popovich was unimpressed.

"I was serious."

Tang Tian's expression suddenly became serious.

He doesn't like the Spurs' management and owner at all, but he cares about Leonard and Popovich.

Especially Popovich, Tang Tian knows how sad he was after Leonard left in history.

With the current relationship between the two of them as both teachers and friends, he didn't want to see Popovich become like that.

"It is now common for players to apply for trades during their contract period, and you have also seen what happened to Howard. You should pay more attention to him and take good care of him. He will become your next Duncan."

Tang Tian said seriously.

Popovich put down his glass, most of his drunkenness gone.

The two things Tang Tian said were indeed true.

"I will."

Popovich said with a final nod.

A bunch of people were very drunk, and it was already night when they woke up.

Tang Tian took Davis on a tour of the San Antonio River, introducing the local scenery like a native and telling the scene of his victory parade here.

They returned to New Orleans early the next morning, and Tang Tian also announced that the new training camp for the hard-working brothers had officially started in his own manor.

Walker, Butler, Davis and Tang Tian will start first. Irving, Thompson, Drummond, Lamb and Napier will also arrive in a few days.

This year’s training camp starts early, and more people will come than in previous years.

The four people on the first day, Procopio was helping them correct the technical details.

Tang Tian and Davis basically have nothing to change, but Walker and Butler are receiving Procopio's guidance for the first time, and the effect is obvious.

Especially Butler, who started his own Matt Kay training method again.

And I don’t know if it’s because Cecilia often wanders in and out of the gym, but Butler is full of hormones during training.

Speaking of which, Cecilia's looks and figure are too lethal to men.

Among their group of hard-working brothers, the only one who is still single is Butler.

So, as soon as Cecilia appeared, they started whistling at Butler, which made Cecilia even embarrassed.

It was Tang Tian who had a stone chestnut each, and these people calmed down.

My nutritionist is not someone I can tease easily.

On the third day after the training camp started, Duncan came.

This is also the time Tang Tian made an appointment with Duncan before.

But what Tang Tian didn't expect was that Duncan wasn't the only one coming.

And Parker!

"You don't mind having one more person in the training camp, do you?"

Duncan asked with a smile as he came in.

"Of course not, food and accommodation are included!"

Tang Tian smiled and went up to greet Parker.

It's an absolute surprise that Parker can come.

Not just because of Parker's relationship with them.

Even more because as early as the NCAA, Walker told Tang Tian that Parker was his idol!

If you pay attention, Walker is very excited at the moment.

Although they have played against each other many times as opponents on the court, just like Davis met Duncan before, the meaning of meeting in private is different!

Not to mention meeting my idol!

"Tony, since you are here, I will leave Kemba to you. He regards you as his idol."

Tang Tian was also very direct, pointing at Walker when greeting him.

"No problem, I also enjoy playing against him on the court."

Parker said with a smile.

There are not many short guards in the NBA, and they all have a good impression of each other.

Just like between Iverson and Paul, Thomas, and Nate Robinson, the former has always encouraged and appreciated those behind, and the latter have always regarded the former as a role model.

After Tang Tian finished speaking, Walker was already running over there.

"Tony."

Walker said hello, but he was as shy as if he was still in the NCAA.

"Kemba, I'll abuse him lightly next season."

Parker is very relaxed and makes jokes as soon as he comes up.

Several people laughed together.

The word "slight abuse" has probably become a mantra for opponents next season since the Pelicans formed a four-star lineup.

A few people chatted for a while, and then quickly started training.

Walker and Parker were still sitting and chatting about some technical issues, and Duncan had already begun to guide Davis in practicing low-post skills.

The remaining Tang Tian and Butler started one-on-one directly.

Like Walker, Butler also played at the peak of his career last year, especially in the playoffs, and became synonymous with toughness.

But his offense and defense in front of Tang Tian still fell behind.

But just like the protagonists in anime need to level up by fighting against stronger opponents, one-on-one with Tang Tian is the best way for Butler to continue evolving.

This principle agrees to also apply to Tang Tian.

Butler doesn't have very good physical talents, and his defense relies on aggressive nubuck-style defense.

Faced with such a defense, the requirements for the ball handler's ball-handling skills are very high.

Tang Tian exposed his weakness in ball-handling skills in last year's Western Conference Finals and Finals. In addition to his gold-exchanging ability, he must also improve his basic attributes.

Nothing improves speed faster than playing against Butler.