When pride still matters

136 Advice
An out-and-out asshole, an irresponsible critic, a fat man with terrible dressing sense, and a racist scumbag.

Ray Allen's sharp comments on George Karl, Yu Fei could only agree with the middle two sentences.

It is not quite right to say that he is a complete asshole. As for saying that he is racist, that is a unique perspective of black people.

This is normal, just like Scottie Pippen said that Jackson gave Kukoc the winning chance instead of him at 1.8 seconds because of racism. For them, if they encounter problems, they go to racial Everything makes sense in terms of doctrine.

So why does Ray Allen think Karl is racist?This matter still has to be discussed a few years ago.

George Karl was asked about Doc Rivers becoming coach of the Magic during an interview with Entertainment & Style magazine.This question is originally easy to answer, and you can just use a little emotional intelligence to get through it.But Carr said Rivers was "appointed" because of his skin color, and that he went from being a TV commentator to a head coach without a long-term assistant job.He also said that there will be more "appointed" black coaches in the future.

There is no problem with this, but the problem is double standards.

Larry Bird became the head coach of the Pacers without any experience as an assistant coach. Did Karl have any comment on this?
"Since we have so many problems, shouldn't we work together more?" Yu Fei seduced Ray Allen, "Otherwise, the Bucks will have no hope of a future."

Allen replied: "How to cooperate?"

"You have to stand up and act like a real leader, and I will help you."

Just like assisting Jordan.

Yu Fei did not intend to confront Karl right away, because in his view, Karl was not the "source of all problems" as Ray Allen said. The Bucks obviously had many problems that were beyond Karl's control.

Only by solving these problems first can we start to deal with Karl's matter.

Therefore, he needs the support of Ray Allen, even if he can be a superficial big brother.

Not many people come to St. Francis Training Center in the morning to train.

Normally, that's a player's personal time.

Starting from noon, the probability of meeting players in the training hall will greatly increase.

The Bucks have only one rookie this year, Lonnie Baxter, who entered the league through the second round of draft picks.Although he is a rookie, Baxter is actually 3 years older than Yu Fei. As an extremely strong power forward, he is considered a potential replacement for Anthony Mason.

That's why Mason was so mean to the rookie.

"Rookie, you have to clean out my closet."

"Rookie, I'm thirsty."

"Rookie, where are my shoes?"

Mason throws every problem he has at Baxter, and he truly feels Baxter has an obligation to help him deal with it.

Baxter can clean out Mason's closet and buy him water, but when Mason asks him to help find a pair of shoes, the grumpy newbie explodes: "Fuck you! I'm not your babysitter!"

Mason said to Fei that he would not be Yu Fei's problem.

But that doesn't mean he won't become a problem for others.

"That's enough, Anthony!" George Karl couldn't stand it anymore, "You should go to our equipment manager about the shoe problem!"

But Mason cursed with contempt: "You have nothing to do here, you damn fat pig!"

Mason is clearly more of a "root of the problem" than Carr.

Why is Ray Allen okay with what Mason is doing?On the one hand, it may be that he did not dare to confront Mason, and on the other hand, Mason's humiliation of Carl vented his anger to some extent.

However, even a humble person like Doug Collins would not be so insulted by Jordan.

If players can insult the head coach without being punished, it means that the coaching staff does not have any authority to restrain the players.

How can such a team be capable of fighting?

What's more, Yu Fei, who has always disliked the NBA's tradition of bullying rookies, will also not tolerate someone doing such a thing in the team.

"George is right, you should talk to Zach (Edu/Equipment Manager) about the sneaker problem." Yu Fei said, "It's like if you complain that you don't have the ball, you should talk to someone else, instead of acting like this in front of the media. The resentment of his wife’s betrayal.”

Mason thought that the boundary between Chu, He and Han between him and Yu Fei was clear.

Since the end of that rivalry, he has drawn a line.

He showed his kindness to Yu Fei and showed that he would not become the other party's problem.But the subtext of that sentence is that he hopes that Yu Fei will not become his problem.

Just because he can't beat Yu Fei on the court doesn't mean that he is really afraid of Yu Fei.

"This is my business!" Mason shouted, "I can find whoever I want!"

Yu Fei showed no fear and walked straight to Mason and said coldly: "Stop yelling at me, you idiot! As long as you are still wearing the Bucks jersey, as long as you are still a member of this place, your business will not only It’s your business, it’s all of our business! Now, let me tell you again, go to Zach about the sneakers, this matter has nothing to do with the rookie, do you understand?”

Growing up, Mason was taught that fists were more important than anything else.When this concept was brought to professional basketball, the understanding that "the star is greater than everything" and "the ball holder is greater than everything" was formed.This is why he wants to be a star, this is why he is obsessed with the ball.He considered it a status symbol.

Now, a boy under the age of 20 warned him in a condescending tone, but he didn't have any urge to solve the problem with his fists.Because he knew that his and Yu Fei's team statuses were completely different.

He is old and cannot maintain a stable attendance rate. This year is his contract year. He hopes to sign another contract after this year. If he and Yu Fei fall out, the Bucks will no longer have room for him. , his reputation will also fall to the bottom.

It's just a small thing and not worth the risk.

"I'll go find Zach." Then, Mason glared at George Karl, "But I'm not the only one who likes to talk nonsense in front of the media!" Suddenly, everyone looked at Karl.

Carl looked at a loss.

Yu Fei said: "Okay, it's okay. Let's go to training separately."

The crowd dispersed.

Only Ray Allen found it strange that if he was the leader, then he should also be the one to confront Mason and ease the atmosphere on the scene.

Why Yu Fei?

Maybe he should ask himself, why didn't I stand up?
But Ray Allen quickly convinced himself.

Yu Fei is here to assist him, and this is what support should do.

If everything requires a leader to come forward, then it would be too hard for the leader.

Looking at this messy team, Yu Fei felt inexplicably tired.

In DC, he only needs to match wits with Jordan and doesn't have to worry about anything else.This is both a bad thing and a good thing.The bad side is that Jordan's status in the team is too high. The good side is that it is precisely because of Jordan's transcendent status that Yu Fei, who dares to confront him head-on, will gain status and recognition.

In the Bucks, there are too many trivial worries.

If he wants to perform well in the Bucks, he must integrate the strength of the team and make everyone clear their minds. This matter is really complicated for a young man under the age of 20. He can only do it one by one. .

First combine with Ray Allen, then suppress Anthony Mason.

Since Mason bit George Karl at the end, Yu Fei naturally wanted to use this power to beat the "four evils coach" in Ray Allen's mouth.

"George, let's talk?" Yu Fei looked at Karl and said.

Carl said, "Of course, what do you want to talk about?"

"It's not convenient here, let's go to the second floor."

After saying that, Yu Fei and Karl came to the tea room on the second floor.

Yu Fei only ordered a glass of soda water, while Karl ordered a cup of hot milk with sugar and a pie.

"The pies here are very good, and the chef is carefully selected by Senator Cole." Perhaps because Yu Fei had just rescued him, Carl was very friendly to Fei. "You should try it."

"No, I still have to train."

Yu Fei is not here to cultivate a relationship with Karl.

"George, you told reporters yesterday that the reason why we lost to the Magic was because the starting players had no sense of responsibility?"

Yu Fei skipped the polite part and made the atmosphere tense when he opened his mouth.

Carl explained: "I'm not talking about you."

"Really? But I defended T-MAC in the most rounds, and I really didn't guard him." Yu Fei said.

Carr said: "T-MAC did screw us up, but the blame is not on you, you played well."

Yu Fei is very satisfied with Karl's attitude, but this cannot ignore the fact that he AOE'd all the starting players.

"No, I don't think you understand how we feel when we see the coach criticizing us so much in the media." Yu Fei paused, "Of course, this may be your habit, and I respect your habit , but I also have my habits."

George Karl said nothing.

He knew that what Yu Fei was going to say next was the other party's purpose.

Yu Fei said: "When I was at DC, I would only say something that crossed the line to the media when things were irreversible. For me, this was a showdown. I still view it this way now. . So, George, starting today, if I play poorly, I want you to tell me privately. If I dissatisfy you, I want you to tell me privately. If you have a problem with me, I want you to tell me privately. Me. If one day, I see you criticizing me in the media, I will understand it this way——"

"You have nothing to say to me, we are finished." Yu Fei picked up the cup on the table, "In that case, I have only one idea."

Yu Fei looked at Karl, his calm face showed dissatisfaction and anger, but this would not affect what he was about to say.

"We should change coaches."

"Are you threatening me?!"

George Karl asked angrily.

"No, this is not a threat." Yu Fei said, "I think this is more like a 'advice'."

After saying that, Yu Fei drank the soda and prepared to go downstairs for training.

Just when he walked to Karl, he added: "Please remember my words, because I always do what I say."

God knows this, and so does Michael Jordan.

(End of this chapter)