Chapter 759: Closeness and Distance

McDonald’s chest was burning. He had just tried his best, but at the last moment he was still left behind. The victory or defeat was not decided by a single hair’s breadth.

Moreover, MacDonald could see that Gawain was still very relaxed in the final moments and could easily make another ten rounds.

Unconsciously, the gap between them seemed to be widening.

Noticing Gawain's gaze, MacDonald smiled, walked forward, and bumped fists and shoulders with Gawain.

"I think as a captain I need to continue to work hard."

There was still some frustration in McDonald's tone. He has never been an outgoing and confident person. He was even a little shy and taciturn in the team last semester. This year he is going to be the captain, and it is not so easy to change his mentality.

Gawain smiled back at MacDonald.

"Mike, you should know that the captain is the captain not because he can always win, but because he can unite the entire team and always stand on the court and lead the team to fight to the end, right?"

"Captain, I believe you are the most suitable candidate."

These simple words can deeply make one feel the sincerity and determination in Gawain's eyes.

MacDonald nodded heavily but was unable to utter a word.

Then, at this moment, a girl's heart-wrenching voice exploded over the training ground.

"Gawain!"

"I love you!"

All eyes turned towards the source of the sound, but it was difficult to identify it clearly in the bustling crowd, and then they all turned to Gawain.

Then we can see Gawain raising his right hand high, pinching his thumb and index finger together to make a Nike-shaped heart.

Hahaha.

There was a burst of laughter, followed by cheers, and the training ground was very lively.

At this moment, MacDonald and Gawain's attention was focused on the huge crowds of people surrounding the training ground.

It’s not that they didn’t notice it before, they also noticed the crowd at the scene, but their focus was always on training, so they didn’t look around carefully; now they came to their senses and finally looked around carefully, and then they clearly realized that the entire training ground was filled with people.

Besieged on all sides...? Lu Qian knew that this word was not appropriate to use here, but every corner of his vision was filled with surging crowds, and wherever he looked, he could feel cheers and screams. The sound waves and enthusiasm that rose and fell made the air melt.

It is indeed spectacular.

Gao Wen couldn't help but widen his eyes, "...Is the team training always so lively now?"

MacDonald looked at Gawain, then realized that Gawain was serious, and burst out laughing, "Gawain, they are all here for you."

"..." Gawain's eyes rolled around, as if he was digesting the news. After all, he had never seen such a scene in the Brown Bears team.

Then, Gawain shrugged and smiled at MacDonald, "I'm sorry, I'm too popular and stole your limelight."

"Haha." McDonald laughed happily. Gawain was still the same Gawain, and his casual jokes could always make the team atmosphere relaxed.

"By the way, what happened to your footsteps in the second half just now?" MacDonald finally remembered something important -

The more professional you are, the more clearly you can see that in the second half of "Suicide", Gawain's frequency and rhythm were completely increased, and MacDonald could not keep up at all.

"It's related to the footwork training you did earlier, right?" McDonald asked curiously, but his words were interrupted before he could continue.

"team leader……"

"team leader!"

Out of the corner of his eye, MacDonald noticed a figure jumping around like a monkey, waving his hands constantly, trying to attract his attention.

Turning his head, he saw Lapu jumping up and down, pointing at him and then at Gawain. What he meant was...

"Mike, are these freshmen? Please introduce them to me." Before McDonald could react, Gao Wen said with a smile, "I will be training here for the entire offseason, so I may need some help from you."

If Gao Wen relies solely on Russell, the intensity and variety of his training may not be enough, so he needs more or less help from some players from his alma mater.

McDonald finally reacted, but he didn't have time to "take care" of Rapp. He was shocked by the heavy news, "Are you going to train here during the offseason?"

Joy and happiness were already revealed in the words.

Gao Wen nodded in affirmation.

McDonald smiled widely, "That's great! We can train together again! I was just worrying about the offseason this year, the spring season is coming soon..."

As he spoke, one could sense McDonald's worry.

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Gao Wen patted MacDonald on the shoulder, interrupted him, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, it's great that we can train together."

"The improvement in rhythm and frequency just now is indeed from the footwork. The basic skills still need to be solid. It is impossible to do it without hard work. I very much welcome you to join me and endure the hardships with me."

At this point, Gawain paused for a moment and said, "Mike, welcome to hell."

MacDonald's expression froze for a moment: How could he have forgotten? "Hahaha." Gawain laughed heartily.

MacDonald also regained his smile and followed Gawain's steps, walking towards Searle, Lap and the others.

"Gawain! Dear Gawain!"

Before they even got closer, Rapp was already jumping and cheering impatiently, expressing his welcome with all his strength, but the other freshmen seemed a little restrained: standing in front of the legend of the Bruins, standing in front of the real person who emerged last season and created a miracle and myth, it was inevitable that they felt a little restrained.

Even old friends like Sayle were a little reserved.

Their relationship with Gawain was not as close as MacDonald's, and they were not sure if their friendship still existed, after all, Gawain's current position was out of reach, and in the blink of an eye, he had rushed too fast and too high.

In fact, let alone Gawain, even Thompson and Gillon have started a new life, and the contact between these old friends has gradually faded. It is unknown how much of the friendship that is deeply treasured in the depths of their hearts is left.

Gawain showed a regretful expression and spread his hands.

"It seems that Mike has spread a lot of negative rumors about me in the team. I must be portrayed as a hideous and ferocious person in your eyes, right?"

this……

Searle and Di Giulio exchanged glances and were about to explain, but Rapp beat them to the punch and said, "No..."

Gawain looked at Lap, a smile curving up at the corner of his mouth.

"I'm sorry, but what Mike said is true. I am indeed a big devil who kills people without blinking an eye. Moreover, I have cheated and betrayed too many people in school, so I have become the public enemy of girls..."

There was no need to continue talking, everyone understood, laughter came out naturally, and the atmosphere became cheerful again.

(End of this chapter)