On the night after the match between Reinan and Hakata Shang, Aida Yayoi had dinner with a man. The other person was a very attractive middle-aged uncle, tall and lean. "Mr. Maeda, your son's performance today is really amazing. He is truly worthy of being a returned son." While waiting for the food to be served, Aida said. "Haha, I'm proud of him." Maeda Taiga, who was sitting opposite Aida, picked up the cup and took a sip, and said softly. "However, he didn't get to the level he is today overnight." "I'd like to hear the details." "Well where should I start?" I touched my chin in worry and said slowly. "By the way, you should know the growth history of Eiji Sawabita, who is known as the strongest high school student in the country, right?" "You mean, he started playing basketball with his father since he was a child?" Aida is not sure He said that he was more familiar with the growth history of Immortal Dao than Zebei. "Yes, yes, that's it. In fact, Takuya's history of contacting basketball is similar to that of Zebei. I also gave him a basketball when he was very young. Because of my work relationship, I was able to accompany him. He didn¡¯t have much time. He grew up playing basketball. ¡°It¡¯s similar to Zebei,¡± Aida said. Last year, a magazine conducted a detailed interview with Zebei about his growth process. Everybody knows. "It's a bit like it, but there wasn't a basketball court near our home at that time. When he wasn't at school, he would practice basic dribbling movements in the park near his home. I let him watch the NBA. After the video, he told me that when he grows up, he must go to the United States and become an NBA star." Speaking of these warm memories, I inadvertently showed a kind smile. "You know, Takuya's original goal was to become a point guard." "No!" Yayoi was shocked. You know, Takuya's statistics in the game were not more than 3 assists per game. "Because he has known since he was very young that Japanese people are too short compared to Americans. In that case, the most suitable position for short people on the basketball court is point guard." When I talk about the reason, although it is a bit far-fetched, it makes sense. "However, he soon discovered that he had no talent for passing. It was not a lack of skills, but a congenital lack of timing and vision. When he was still in elementary school, he had a need for passing. Not really, but after I entered junior high school in the United States, I realized that he was really not suitable for this position." Thinking of this rather bitter memory, I became a little depressed. "When he first came to the United States to study, Takuya immediately joined the school's basketball team. Although his dribbling skills were very good, he was too short and was not welcomed at all. He was also discriminated against. It was really uncomfortable at the time. " "So, how did he spend it?" Aida Yayoi continued to ask. "There is no other way, the only way is to practice." I spread my hands and said helplessly. "At that time, he only had skilled dribbling and breakthrough skills, but in the United States, the Holy Land of Basketball, he was not really outstanding and could only be ranked in an average position. In order to compete in the game, he had been practicing shooting hard. At the beginning It is an ordinary fixed-point shooting, and gradually he can practice three-point fixed-point shooting, so as to practice various difficult shooting skills. You know, there are too many players in the United States who can be his learning objects, and he will soon develop it. A good shot." "I see, is this why Maeda Takuya is so accurate on the court?" Yayoi suddenly realized. ¡°This is also the result of his four years of continuous training, so I am really proud of him.¡± I said with a smile. ¡°So, what¡¯s the secret to his powerful defensive skills?¡± Yayoi asked again. ¡°Well, it¡¯s just because I¡¯m not convinced.¡± Speaking of this, my bigger self finds it funny. "Not convinced?" Yayoi was puzzled. "Yes, when he entered the second grade of junior high school, he finally got the approval of the coach to move him to the position of substitute shooting guard and serve as the sixth man in the team. In fact, his scoring ability is not inferior to The main shooting guard, but due to the difference in body size, Takuya became a defensive vulnerability. For this, he was often laughed at by the main selection. "I said the reason with a smile. ¡°So he¡¯s working hard on defense, right?¡± Yayoi asked guessing. "I don't know if it counts as hard training. Anyway, he kept looking for the main player who was in the same year as him. This lasted for a whole year, which made him very good in one-on-one defense." Big ego said eloquently. Dry and took another sip of the drink. ¡°In his third grade, he was finally recognized by the coach and won the starting position. At that time, it was because Takuya suddenly grew taller and reached a height that he could barely be a forward.??, it happened that the former small forward who was the first choice graduated, so the coach took advantage of the situation and asked Takuya to become a small forward. That year, he partnered with the shooting guard, and the effect was really good. "A very typical inspirational story, fully expressed from the mouth of the big self, and the protagonist is still his son. "So that's it, no wonder he is so almighty. "After hearing this, Yayoi murmured. "Well, and this year, he has been facing off against the enemy team's small forwards in the game, which has further tempered his defense. He can't help but defend alone. Even assist defense and zone defense are very proficient. " "After entering high school, he was only a freshman. Due to his outstanding outside defensive skills, he was entrusted with important tasks by the coach. He played in the game as a defensive leader and could occasionally seize shooting opportunities. After a year, he became a real player. After the main election, he and I returned to Japan, and his story in the United States ended like this. " "That's really a pity. Otherwise, if Maeda Takuya continues to study in the United States for two years, maybe he can shine in the American high school league in his senior year of high school. "Aida sighed regretfully and said. "It doesn't matter, there are also very good players in Japan, and he also decided to go to an American university after high school, compete in NCCA, and use it as a springboard to participate in the NBA draft. He has already You have a plan, don't worry about me. "I shook my head. Growing up, Takuya never let him feel too much of the sense of success as a father. Takuya had very clear plans for many things and had his own opinions. "NBA? What a surprising extravagant thought! Yayoi said a sentence that was either disdainful or hopeful. "Well, I really think he might succeed, because he is really good~" After taking a bite of the food that was just served, I smiled. While talking, he ate. ¡°Zebei, you¡¯ve become quite powerful! ! "Takuya said loudly. As soon as the game started, Takuya shot a ball directly over Zebei's head, and it hit the net. The proud Takuya mocked Zebei loudly. "This kid, his mouth is still so mean! But his skills are really good! ! Zebei showed an excited smile. Today, both of them are full of fighting spirit! ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª PS: Takuya once told Ayako that he changes schools almost once a year. That was just nonsense he said to gain sympathy. Don¡¯t Mind you, the only times he actually transferred schools were to elementary schools in the United States in fifth grade and sixth grade. He actually went to the same school in junior high school, and he transferred to Japan not long after the start of his second year of high school.