Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

The noise of the championship parade had just faded away, but the warmth of celebration still lingered in every corner of the city.

For the Nets, this is not just a celebration of victory, but also the beginning of another glorious chapter in their basketball dynasty.

After this carnival, Lu Yong received a call from Mr. Cai, the team's major shareholder.

"Hey, Lu, how was it? Did you enjoy the parade?" Boss Cai's voice came through the phone with a bit of smile and relaxation.

"Haha, of course, Boss Cai, this feeling is always addictive." Lu Yong responded, his tone full of satisfaction.

"That's good. However, while we can celebrate, we also need to talk about what's next." Boss Cai changed the subject, sounding serious and expectant.

"Of course, Boss Cai, just tell me what you think." Lu Yong knew that although this big boss seemed cynical at ordinary times, his love for basketball and his investment in the Nets were genuine.

"How about this, let's find some time, go out for dinner and talk about the future of the team," Boss Cai suggested.

"Okay, that's settled." Lu Yong agreed readily.

The place they agreed to meet was a not-too-luxurious but extremely secret hotel in Brooklyn.

The environment here is quiet and secluded, just right for people of their status and state of mind.

When Lu Yong walked into the restaurant, Boss Cai was already sitting there with a smile on his face, seemingly recalling something.

"Lu, you're here, come and sit down." Boss Cai greeted him warmly.

Lu Yong sat down and the two started ordering food.

The dishes are not complicated, but each one is exquisite and delicious.

As the food was served, the two of them started talking about different topics.

"Lu, honestly, without you, there would be no Nets today." Boss Cai said with emotion, his eyes full of sincerity.

"Boss Cai, what you said is true. I am also a member of the Nets, and this is what I should do." Lu Yong waved his hand.

"No, Lu, you are not just a part of the Nets, you are the soul of this team." Boss Cai looked at Lu Yong seriously, "Without you, the Nets might still be struggling for the playoffs."

Lu Yong smiled and said nothing more.

He knew that Boss Cai was telling the truth.

He has indeed given a lot to the Nets over the years.

"Do you remember those years? After you had a falling out with the Knicks, I made up my mind to offer my shares to win you over." Boss Cai suddenly recalled the past.

"Haha, I was very popular at that time. You were really courageous to take out so many shares at once." Lu Yong said with a smile.

"Of course I have. When have I ever been afraid of anything? But to be honest, I was really nervous at that time. The outside public opinion was so strong that I even regretted it a little." Boss Cai said casually.

"Haha, it's too late to regret. I'm a shareholder of the Nets now, and I can't get rid of it even if I want to." Lu Yong joked.

"Dump you? Why would I? I'm so lucky now. Without you, would the Nets be where they are today? To be honest, the decision at that time was one of the wisest decisions I've ever made in my life." Boss Cai said seriously.

After hearing this, Lu Yong felt a surge of emotion.

At that time, he did face many choices, but he ultimately chose the Nets and chose to work with Boss Tsai.

Now it seems that this decision was indeed the right one.

"Boss Cai, to be honest, I was hesitant at that time. There were so many teams chasing me in the league, and more than just the Nets were willing to give me shares. But in the end I still chose here because I know that you are someone who understands me," said Lu Yong.

"Haha, Lu, I'm really touched by what you said." Boss Cai said with a smile, "But to be honest, I have to thank you too. Not only did you make the Nets the strongest team in the league, but you also made me, who originally knew very little about basketball, slowly fall in love with this sport."

The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

They began chatting about topics other than basketball, from personal life to the Nets' future in the next few seasons.

"Lu, what do you think the Nets should do next? Should we continue to maintain the status quo or make some adjustments?" asked Boss Cai.

"As for this question, I think it still depends on the players' condition. However, no matter what, our goal will not change, which is to continue to compete for the championship," Lu Yong said firmly.

"Yes, the goal remains unchanged, and we must continue to work hard." Boss Cai nodded in agreement, "But, Lu, you also have to pay attention to rest. Don't push yourself too hard."

"Don't worry, I know my body. But you should pay more attention to it and stop staying up late to watch football." Lu Yong said with concern.

The two of them ate and chatted, and time passed quickly.

An hour and a half passed in the blink of an eye. They ordered a few more bottles of wine and continued chatting while drinking.

After three rounds of drinks, the topic of their conversation returned to the past.

"Lu, to be honest, I was really nervous at that time. But fortunately, everything is over, and we all got the results we wanted." Boss Cai said with emotion.

"Yes, everything is over. But, Boss Cai, you have to remember that no matter what the future holds, the Nets are our home and our roots," Lu Yong said seriously.

"Of course, Lu, I will never forget this." Boss Cai said firmly.

The two chatted for a while before leaving happily.

When they walked out of the hotel, it was already late at night, but their hearts were filled with light and hope.

Because they know that as long as they work together, the Nets will be able to stand firm in the league.

Night is deep.

In a corner of Brooklyn, in Lu Yong’s villa, the soft lights illuminate his tired but satisfied face.

Dinner with Mr. Cai is not only a feast for the taste buds, but also a baptism of the soul.

The alcohol made him temporarily forget the tension and pressure of the season, leaving only his endless love for basketball and his vision for the future.

He walked to the refrigerator and took out a box of milk as usual. The buzzing sound of the microwave was particularly clear in the quiet night.

The warmth of the milk, like the comfort of an old friend, slowly flows into my heart and dispels the coldness around my body.

After drinking the last sip, Lu Yong collapsed on the bed. His body seemed to have been drained of all strength, but his mind was unusually calm.

At this time, the cell phone rang. It was Hannah calling.

Her voice was like a spring breeze, gentle yet firm, injecting a shot of adrenaline into Lu Yong's fatigue.

The two chatted on the phone for a long time, and the topics ranged from daily trivialities to their aspirations for the future.

Hannah's thoughtfulness and understanding made Lu Yong feel unprecedented peace of mind.

Half an hour later, under her persuasion, Lu Yong finally hung up the phone and fell asleep.

That night, Lu Yong slept very soundly, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him.

The tension of the finals, the joy of winning the championship, the noise of celebration... everything turned into nothingness at this moment.

He seemed to be in a quiet universe, with only endless darkness and tranquility.

However, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the curtains and shone on his face, Lu Yong felt an unprecedented headache.

He rubbed his forehead, trying to dispel the discomfort. He turned on his phone, and the time after 11 o'clock made him feel a little dazed.

Two missed calls, one from Hannah and the other from Smith.

He wasn't worried about Hannah's call, she just missed him and wanted to chat.

But Smith's call forced him to take it seriously.

As vice president of operations, Smith is Lu Yong's right-hand man in team building.

After the playoffs, although the players have a holiday, the management's work has just begun.

This summer, the Nets have a lot of reinforcement work to do, and all of this requires Lu Yong's nod.

Lu Yong didn't rush to call back, but got up and poured himself a cup of hot water. After drinking it in one breath, he felt that his throat was not so painful anymore.

He took a deep breath, trying to clear his mind.

Then, Lu Yong got up and washed up.

He stood in front of the mirror, carefully tidying up his hair, as if he was sorting out his thoughts.

Then he took out instant food from the refrigerator, heated it in the microwave and had a simple meal.

The food didn't taste delicious, but he was eating it with relish at the moment, because this was a moment of peace that he had earned with his own efforts.

After the meal, Lu Yong picked up his phone and prepared to call Hannah and Smith back.

He dialed Hannah's number first, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

When the call was connected, he smiled and said, "Hey, honey, did you miss me?"

Hannah's voice was filled with laughter, and she did not hide her love: "Of course, I think about you all the time. Why did you get up so late today? Did you stay up late again?"

Lu Yong chuckled and explained, "I've been too tired these past two days, having been busy with social events. Today I finally got to sleep in, and I feel a lot more relaxed."

Hearing this, Hannah said with some distress: "You should take care of yourself and don't get too tired. I have some work to do here. When I finish things in Los Angeles, I will go to Brooklyn to find you. When the time comes, you must take me around the world to travel and enjoy the vacation."

Hearing this, Lu Yong felt warm in his heart and quickly agreed: "Don't worry, I will. When I'm done with this period of time, I will hand over everything to my assistant and then take you on a good trip."

The two chatted about daily trivialities again, and Hannah expressed her longing for Lu Yong and the troubles she encountered at work.

Lu Yong listened patiently and gave comfort and encouragement from time to time.

Their conversation was full of warmth and sweetness, as if the whole world was moved by it.

Before they knew it, the two had been talking on the phone for more than half an hour.

Hannah seemed to be busy with work, so she hung up the phone reluctantly.

Lu Yong shook his head gently, but his heart was filled with happiness.

He found that Hannah was becoming more and more clingy, which made him feel helpless and sweet.

After hanging up the phone with Hannah, Lu Yong dialed Smith's number again.

When the call was connected, Smith's voice sounded unusually respectful: "Hello, Lu! What can I do for you?"

Lu Yong chuckled and said, "Smith, don't be so polite. I want to talk to you about the team's summer construction. Several of our players' contracts will expire this summer, and the lineup will definitely change. Before the free market opens, we have to think carefully about the draft."

Smith immediately became serious when he heard this: "Lu, don't worry. I've been paying attention to the draft. Currently, we have the 30th pick in the first round and the last pick in the second round. Do you have any instructions?"

Lu Yong nodded and said, "I am confident that I can select a good player with the 30th pick in the first round. But the second round pick is too late. I want you to use the 30th pick in the second round plus cash before the draft starts to see if you can exchange it for a higher second round pick from other teams. It doesn't have to be too early, as long as it is between 15th and 20th in the second round. It would be even better if you can exchange it for the first 10 picks in the second round."

Smith heard this and said with some embarrassment: "Lu, this task may be a bit difficult. The whole league knows that you are very good at judging people. When we want to trade up the draft pick, other teams will be extra cautious. But don't worry, I will do my best to do this."

Lu Yong chuckled and said, "Of course I know this task is not easy. But we, the Nets, have nothing but money. You just need to use enough cash to lure those teams with multiple second-round picks. I believe there will always be someone willing to trade with us. Remember, we must get the draft picks done before the draft."

Smith immediately said, "Lu, don't worry! I will complete the task! Before the draft, I will get the draft picks handled properly!"

After giving instructions, Lu Yong hung up the phone.

He stood up and walked into the gym on the second floor of the villa.

The gym was fully equipped and he began his daily fitness training.

The sunlight shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor of the villa and into every corner of the gym, making it bright and warm.

Wearing light sportswear and a pair of professional sports shoes, Lu Yong walked into this private fitness area that belongs to him.

In the gym, various machines are arranged in an orderly manner, and the air is filled with a unique smell of metal and rubber, which is the smell of sweat and hard work.

Lu Yong stood in front of the mirror, examining his figure.

Although as an NBA coach, he does not need to undergo high-intensity training like the players, body management is equally important to him.

He drank a lot of wine these two days because of social activities. Although he is only in his early forties, he knows very well that image is equally important in this industry.

He doesn't like the greasy and loose feeling and prefers his own tight and strong body.

He took a deep breath and began his daily fitness routine.

First, I jogged on the treadmill for ten minutes to gradually warm up my body, speed up my heartbeat, and get my blood boiling.

He liked this feeling, as if his whole body was waking up and every cell was cheering.

Next, he came to the dumbbell area.

I picked up a pair of medium dumbbells and started doing squats.

His movements were standard and powerful. Every time he squatted, it seemed like he was challenging gravity, and every time he stood up, it seemed like he was declaring his tenacity and indomitable spirit to the world.

Lu Yong's thigh muscles alternate between tension and relaxation, showing a beauty of strength.

After squatting, I started doing deadlifts. I held the barbell tightly with both hands, straightened my back, tightened my waist, and then slowly pulled the barbell up.

His back muscles showed clear lines when he exerted force, like a fine sculpture.

Every time he deadlifted, he could feel the tension and release of his back muscles, and that feeling intoxicated him.

After completing strength training, Lu Yong started aerobic exercise training.

He jumped on the elliptical machine and began to pedal rhythmically.

The body rises and falls with the operation of the machine, as if performing a silent dance.

Lu Yong's breathing was even and powerful. Every breath he inhaled seemed to be absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, and every breath he exhaled seemed to be expelling the foul air from his body.

During the fitness process, Lu Yong's thoughts were constantly wandering. He thought about the team, the players' performance, and the upcoming offseason.

He knows that as a coach he has a huge responsibility.

He needs to lead the team to victory and get the best out of his players.

All this requires him to have a good body and a clear mind.

Therefore, he devoted himself to fitness more attentively, constantly challenging his limits and trying to make breakthroughs in every training.

Lu Yong's sweat fell like rain, dripping onto the ground, forming small water droplets.

That is the testimony of his efforts.

More than an hour passed quickly, and Lu Yong felt that his body had reached its best condition.

He stopped training and walked to the mirror to look at himself again.

Lu Yong's body was still tight and strong, without any looseness or greasiness. He nodded with satisfaction and walked towards the bathroom.

In the bathroom, he turned on the shower and let the cold water wash over his body.

Lu Yong closed his eyes and felt the coolness and comfort brought by the water.

At that moment, he seemed to be in another world. All his worries and stress were washed away by the water, leaving only purity and tranquility.

After taking a shower, Lu Yong felt as if he was reborn.

Both the body and mind are in the best condition, as if they can meet any challenge.

I put on clean clothes, walked out of the bathroom, and prepared to go to the office to work.

As the first swordsman of the Nets, he has a lot of things to do this summer and must keep his mind clear at all times. (End of this chapter)