NBA: I'm really the Chosen One

Chapter 65 Loyalty
"Take a break, why are you still working?" Popovich's wife looked at the distressed Popovich and comforted him, and handed him a cup of freshly brewed coffee by the way.

Popovich still yawned and took the quilt, "Sleep first, my dear, I have to be busy for a while." After seeing off his wife, Popovich still checked Li Zheng's video worriedly, preparing for the opening ceremony. Final preparations for war.

At the end of October, the defending champion Spurs will face this weak team with 10 wins last season, but Popovich dare not take it lightly, because that weak team ushered in a savior-level player, the miracle Brian Lee.

How exaggerated is it that a player can be called a miracle?Popovich also felt that Li Zheng's experience was too dreamy. Let alone saving the dream team, winning the NCAA championship is a miracle for any player, but Li Zheng has three such seasons, and is Undefeated for three consecutive years.

A player who has turned decay into a miracle, the strongest No. [-] pick in history, the athlete of his dreams, and has the strength of an All-Star when he enters the league. The media praised and praised Li Zheng, and Popovich didn't think there was anything wrong with it. His bond with Lee goes far beyond that.

The withdrawal of Larry Brown and Lee Jung from the national team indirectly helped Popovich. Popovich has a deep understanding of Lee Jung's ability. Those incredible goals and a strong heart made him unforgettable all his life. Allowing to admit defeat to any player, Popovich always believes that the team is greater than the individual. Although the appearance of Li Zheng has shaken him a little, Popovich will never repeat Larry Brown's mistake of giving up his basketball philosophy.

"Manu's single defense is absolutely impossible, but Lee's passing and three-pointers must not be underestimated." Popovich muttered to himself, such a choice is too difficult, like choosing which glass of poisoned wine is more deadly Same.

Why is there a player who combines the strengths of James and Kobe at the same time, why is there a combination of magician and Larry Bird, why Lee has both the killer of Jordan Kobe and the ability to share the ball like Nash These conflicting and contradictory characters Created a monster that has never appeared in NBA history
Like Duncan, a great enough monster to enter the league.Popovich pushed the video tape to the ground with a headache. After a busy week, he still had no clue. With reference to Lee Zheng’s performance in the NCAA, the players who are qualified to defend Li Zheng in this league need at least three defense players, and the Spurs don’t have any. Such a player.

Manu Ginobili and Parker are players with strong offense and weak defense. They are not excellent one-on-one defenders, but this is the problem. If the Spurs want to use team defense to limit a player with passing ability like Lee, those fleeting In the eyes of players with a super strong outlook, loopholes are endless vacancies and loopholes.

Both Duncan and Ginobili have deep ties to Lee and would never want to lose a game like this.

But what to do? Popovich fell into contemplation. He suddenly thought of a crazy idea. The outsiders in the West are enough to overturn all the old rules. His soul was never himself, but the man named Tim Duncan.

Make Duncan lose weight.

Although the Spurs may lose the core of the offense that contributes 20 points steadily, Popovich has imagined how destructive Duncan is to the offensive strengths of Lee Jung, Kobe, and Anthony. This is indeed a somewhat crazy idea, because if the Spurs Meeting Yao Ming, Howard and even the old O'Neal will face great pressure inside. After Duncan loses weight, the Spurs will lose the opportunity to compete with the star center team.

Popovich suppressed his restless heart. He was going to have a good talk with Duncan. It would be too offensive for a player who just won the championship to change his style of play, but the appearance of Li Zheng made Popovich have to think about the future , He is not satisfied with one or two championships, Popovich wants more.

Popovich doesn't want to be Li Zheng's background board and commentary. As Duncan said, the future can belong to their young people, but now it must belong to us.

"The 360-degree dunk, Xiao Li is too exaggerated, I thought it was a composite." Yao Ming accepted the media interview with a smile. After finishing the national team training, he rushed back to Houston to practice with his teammates, but the atmosphere of the Rockets was not as good. Yao Ming smiled so brightly.

Some time ago, Yao Ming's agent's speech seemed to have had a great impact on the Rockets.

In the past, Yao Ming was always a humble big man who would not fight or fight, which also promoted McGrady's aggressiveness. In fact, both the management and players of the Rockets are more willing to support this big man, whether it is personality charm or emotional intelligence. Economic interests, this big man from the East is impeccable, and Bill Duffy's attack on the management makes people realize that Yao Ming is not a temperless softie.

Huaguo fans are very supportive of Yao Ming leaving Houston and teaming up with Kobe Bryant to pursue the championship. They even ordered Yao Ming's jersey for the Lakers in advance. The media in Los Angeles also maintained great kindness towards Yao Ming. Building momentum, it seems that Yao Ming's departure has become a foregone conclusion.

The magician even publicly recruited Yao Ming for the Lakers in the media. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said that if Yao Ming came to the Lakers, he would teach Yao Ming all his skills.

locker room.

"Yao, are you planning to leave?" Uncle Mu asked after Yao Ming finished the interview.

"It's nothing, why would I leave my home?" Yao Ming replied easily while holding a towel, but Uncle Mu's expression was unusually serious.

"Haven't you heard? The thing about the Lakers? It's a good thing. Don't blame me for talking too much. Huaguo is your home. Here... it's just a business. Don't bind yourself with loyalty, hehe, and don't believe what others tell you It is enough to be loyal to your family and your motherland, this is your home, and this is not your real home." Uncle Mu's voice was hoarse and harsh, but Yao Ming listened patiently. Then nodded silently.

Uncle Mu likes Yao Ming's character very much, tenacity, hard work, and ruthlessness.Yao Ming is humble and gentle, but he is not lacking in toughness. Uncle Mu understands Yao Ming's thoughts and is willing to be teammates with Yao Ming, but he wants to see Yao Ming reach a new height.

Yao Ming returned home worried. After opening the door, his manager Bill Duffy jumped at him ecstatically, shouting excitedly, "Yao, it's a success. Los Angeles is already welcoming us!"

Yao Ming frowned and stared at Bill Duffy, his eyes gradually became serious, "What do you mean?"

Bill Duffy didn't feel the coldness in Yao Ming's tone, or the great joy that went to his head, "Yao, the Lakers are ready to trade you, and we will create a bigger career in the NBA! Think about it, your Yao The restaurant will be even more popular! More endorsements, greater exposure, and a more supportive teammate! Yao, we are going to success soon!"

"I don't want to leave Houston." Yao Ming said calmly. Bill Duffy's excitement gradually cooled down. He looked at Yao Ming seriously, "Yao, the career of an athlete is short."

"Yeah." Yao Ming sighed. It was because of the short-lived that he wanted to stick to it. The importance of loyalty in the hearts of Chinese people cannot be erased by a business alliance, so no matter how brainless the management is, McGrady likes to be a demon to him. All can be tolerated, because in Yao Ming's eyes, this is his home.

"Yao, we had contact with the Lakers some time ago. If you really don't want to leave, we have to do something." Bill Duffy said solemnly. He found that he seemed to have misunderstood Yao Ming's real intention.

"Yes, I don't want to leave." Yao Ming said firmly, "I will not leave Houston."

Bill Duffy pulled his hair anxiously, "Yao, of course you can stay in Houston, but you may not be able to be a good person anymore."

"What do you mean?" Yao Ming asked with a frown.

"We must put pressure on the management. McGrady and you can only keep one. Since you want to stay, then McGrady must go." Bill Duffy's words broke Yao Ming's fragile illusions, yes, from McGrady to attack Yao Ming Afterwards, the Rockets couldn't go back to the past, and Yao Ming found that things were going farther and farther away from the track he imagined, so far that he was powerless to stop it.

(End of this chapter)