Dalius Morris is the 41 players selected by the Lakers in the second round at the 2011 draft.

The Lakers chose a 6-foot-4 defender mainly to fill the gap left by the old fish Fisher's increasingly aging footsteps.

However, if you can find this position, it is luck, but if you can't, it is a high probability that you can't.

In the 11-12 season, Morris' performance was not satisfactory. In addition to his debut against the Clippers, he gradually became mediocre as the season deepened.

He played in a total of 19 games, averaged 2.4 points per game, and basically appeared in garbage time.

Of course, Morris still has strength, but it is difficult for a team like the Lakers to give low-couple rookies room and opportunities to play.

From Morris, Li Liang could see some of his future shadow.

Li Liang warned himself that even if he was selected by the Lakers, his NBA career would only take a small step, and the road ahead was still very long.

Now, all he has to do is give Morris a look in a one-on-one showdown.

To be honest, Li Liang's ball-holding attack is really not good. With his weight and height, he can't even play a defender like Morris.

If you can't stand the confrontation, it's impossible to play small in the NBA.

Just like some big and tall men who can dominate the campus, if they are allowed to compete against NBA players, 2 meters will not be able to beat ordinary 175-year-old players like Thomas.

Because confrontation is not at the same level.

Therefore, Li Liang simply played his strengths and avoided his weaknesses, learned from his lessons against Morris the night before yesterday, and did not play with the ball-holding attack.

It was Li Liang's turn to go, and he drew his hand directly from the outside, so that he could still get two more shots.

When it's Morris' turn to attack, Li Liang won't be polite.

After all, Morris has been practicing in the NBA for a year and cannot be compared with those new rookies who have just emerged from the NCAA.

In [Personal Training Center], Morris can play against Li Liang back and forth on the offense.

But when he arrived at the back, Li Liang slowly understood Morris' offensive routines and habits.

Most players, even superstars, have their own usual tricks on the offensive end.

In the case of zero confrontation, they are proficient in everything. When they are critical and deadly, they will use the best and most accustomed to the paths they are best at.

Morris is like many small guards who cannot play in the league. He has average speed, insufficient one-on-one confrontation, and is not good at left-handedness.

Morris also has another characteristic, that is, when he is doing crossover, there is a relatively obvious swing on his shoulder, which can predict his change direction.

Li Liang's defense not only improves his body's movement and confrontation, but also his consciousness and experience, which are also expanding rapidly.

In reality, Dalius Morris didn't know that he had been seen through before he fought against Li Liang.

After three consecutive attacks, Morris was defended by Li Liang, and one of them was covered up.

Li Liang forced Morris to go to the left, allowing him to break through with his unfamiliar left hand. Then he adjusted his step point and directly pressed his layup.

Later, Morris had to use a jump shot to solve the problem, and finally got into one.

But Li Liang's defensive ability has been recognized by Ryan West.

He thought he was right, this kid is really a good seedling in 3D.

Since the Lakers returned to the Western Conference Throne in 2008, the small forward position has been plaguing the team.

In the 2008 finals, Radmanovic became a small forward and was completely blown up by Paul Pierce, and Pierce won the MVP of the finals.

Having Ariza in 2009 and having Artest in 2010 has allowed the Lakers to taste the championship.

Ten years later, Artest's form began to decline, and he was shot through by Stoyakovic in the 11-year semi-finals.

12 years, that is, this year, I played thunder, not to mention, being pinched by Durant in his hand and playing like plasticine.

Now, as James and Durant enter the maturity stage, the league has entered the era of point guards and small forwards.

The team's demand for 3D players is getting stronger and stronger, and the Lakers certainly know this truth.

But this year they have a 60 pick and it is impossible for them to choose a good 3D player.

With his boldness and decisiveness, Ryan West picked out Li Liang, the hidden treasure.

He is now thinking about how to convince the management to be willing to choose a Chinese player who is unknown in the NCAA and has a black hair and black eyes at the draft.

Judging from the previous tone of Buss, he prefers to choose an inside player at the 60th pick.

West thought it would be great if Buss could come and see Li Liang's trial.

No, it may not work after watching the trial. Maybe he will feel that Li Liang does not have the ability to hold the ball.

Li Liang had already ended the confrontation with Morris. The two shook hands and greeted each other. Morris said: "Defense is good, I remember you."

Li Liang thought, haha, I will forget you.

Li Liang came to an end and saw West locking his brows, thinking that he was not satisfied with his performance.

Li Liang said: "Ryan, that's all for today. I've already used all my life."

Because he was well prepared, Li Liang performed 100% today, and he was very satisfied with it.

West stretched out his hand and shook hands with Li Liang, saying, "Yes, you performed well. But I told you at noon that the decision is not up to me. But I will do my best to convince the draft team, and you will definitely be a surprise."

West said this, but was thinking in his heart, how should he convince him?

The current scout director of the Lakers is Jace Buss, the youngest son of Old Bass.

But he has no say, and the real decision lies with his brother Jim Bass, who is often called Little Bass, and General Manager Kuppchek.

To be honest, Bus Jr. cannot compare with his father when looking at the players.

Moreover, Old Bass is willing to delegate power to make decisions for the people below, while Little Bass is different. He likes to make his own decisions.

This is the trouble. A leader who is not professional enough has a sense of responsibility.

It's really hard to deal with. It would be great if there was a heavyweight figure who could say a few words to Li Liang.

West regretted it now. He had known that he would have found a few authorities and the team's celebrities to come to see the trial, so that they could realize Li Liang's value.

When we persuade Little Bus, more people will stand on West's side.

But this trick may not be useful.

The power struggle within the Lakers has always been very fierce, and many decisions are not based on basketball considerations.

"Hey~" Thinking of this, West couldn't help but sigh.

Family businesses have so many troubles, not to mention basketball giants like the Lakers.

Li Liang looked at West's frowning and guessed his concern, but Li Liang was too lazy to comfort him.

Instead, he said: "Mr. West, if you are not satisfied with my performance and are not sure that you can pick me in the 60th pick, please tell me in advance that I can go to another team to participate in the trial."

West said: "No, no, no, I'm very satisfied. I'm 80% sure to choose you in the draft. But... nothing is absolutely true."

Li Liang snorted coldly in his heart, "Nothing is absolutely true, then I will definitely try it out in another team."

Otherwise, for a chance for the Lakers, I would give up the trial training of other teams and end up being a undraft, and I would lose a lot.

Li Liang cleaned up and was about to leave with Wei Dazhi, Zhu Shu.

There was a noise outside, and it seemed that many people were coming.

Wei Dazhi had a very sensitive nose. He smelled the scent of his peers, and there were many peers, which meant that there were big events or big figures.

Without saying a word, Wei Dazhi rushed outside to check the situation.

A few seconds later, Wei Dazhi ran back and said, "That... that... Kobe, Kobe is here!"

Li Liang was shocked, is the hot basket guy here?
Chapter completed!