new lord of the rings

Chapter 393 Big Defeat and Rumors
At the end of the halftime, the two sides returned to the field again.

The Phoenix Suns sent out the starting lineup again: Zhang Xin, Rajon Rondo, Devin Booker, Tyson Chandler, Pau Gasol.

The Utah Jazz have the same starting lineup: Gordon Hayward, Rudy Gobert, Boris Diao, Rodney Hood, Dante Exum.

After warming up in the first half, Phoenix has slowed down, at least it can keep up with the running. With 36 points, he still failed to close the score. This may be the most powerless game Zhang Xin has ever played. Even though he has been playing with all his strength, he has nothing to do when the opponents all explode.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Zhang Xin did not play in the first half, and then the Jazz scored a 20:8, which opened the point difference to 25 points, so Zhang Xin clocked in for the third quarter, and did not play again in the fourth quarter. This is Zhang Xin It was the first time for Xin to be clocked by his opponent in three quarters. Although Zhang Xin was not angry, it was definitely not a wonderful experience. The Phoenix Suns were slaughtered by the Utah Jazz with 28 points in an away game. Come on, not to mention a big defeat, even a loss is a rare thing, this time it was slaughtered by 28 points!
Zhang Xin scored 51 points, 6 assists and 12 rebounds in three quarters. The data looks normal, but those who are interested will see that Zhang Xin's assists are too few. Even when Zhang Xin broke the scoring record, he had more assists than this. The sun's perimeter overall Sometimes that's the key to losing.

The Suns' management changes were turbulent, and the team lost. Someone with a heart linked these two things together and concocted big news:
Internal conflicts broke out in Phoenix;

Phoenix Suns locker room crisis;

Zhang Xin and Burt Savol split;

……

Some news media with ulterior motives pinned the responsibility for the loss on the team's discord, and vaguely pointed the finger at Zhang Xin, accusing Zhang Xin of being too domineering. All teammates, coaching staff and management were dissatisfied with Zhang Xin, thinking that Zhang Xin Xin's overbearing hurt the team and caused the team to lose.

Bert Savor was very nervous, so he called Zhang Xin quickly.

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"Zhang, have you seen the news outside?" Burt Savore smelled it, and Zhang Xin heard the uneasiness in Bert Savor's words.

"Hey, Mr. Savor, don't be nervous. I know everything. This matter has nothing to do with it. It should be that some competitors are attacking our public opinion, trying to drive a wedge between the unity of the team." Zhang Xin looked very calm, Zhang Xin The words had a stabilizing effect, and when Bert Savor heard Zhang Xin's calm words, the uneasiness in his heart quietly receded.

"Well, that's good. It should be the rumors of some losers, huh..." Bert Savor seemed to have someone to suspect, but he didn't say it out, so Zhang Xin just smiled.

The matter is not over yet. Bert Sarver’s worries have been resolved. He has to relieve the pressure on his teammates and deal with external rumors. On the plane back to Phoenix, Zhang Xin spoke to his teammates on the plane:

"Hey, brothers, it's normal to lose, you don't need to be depressed, just win back next time...

You must have heard the rumors outside... I still have to explain this to you, so as not to make you feel uneasy. Some of the outsiders are right. For example, my contract has the right to veto transactions. Not just mine...but yours too. Zhang Xin paused and laughed.

"... Malcolm and Buddy are indeed the ones I want to choose. I am very optimistic about you. In addition, Ryan McDonough was indeed driven away by me. Well, it is more domineering to say that, in fact, it was before he wanted to question He wanted to take back the right to veto the transaction, but I rejected it. He wanted to exchange PJ and Malcolm for Houston's Ryan Anderson and Sam Decker..."

"What!?" Now Tucker and Bro Gordon couldn't sit still. How good it is to follow Zhang Xin, the exposure rate is high, and they can learn a lot. If they win the championship with Zhang Xin, their worth will be greatly increased The ground has risen. For Bro Gordon, Zhang Xin is his guide. With Zhang Xin leading him, he can go further and more easily. If he is traded to the Rockets, whether he has a chance to play or not It's hard to say, D'Antoni is the main force, and everyone has a reputation for not giving other players a chance.

"...Of course I rejected it. I can't tolerate anyone ruining our current good situation. Each of you is my championship puzzle. I'm serious. Each of you will not be used for trading. My goal is to use our current lineup to win the championship, which is not impossible, if you don't believe me, see what we can do this year." Zhang Xin smiled confidently.

Tucker and Brogdon showed gratitude. Although they knew that the NBA was a business, but the team leaders valued them so much, and publicly stated that they would not trade each of them, then there would be no change. , the others were also surprised. Of course they knew Zhang Xin's goal, but they didn't know that Zhang Xin regarded each of them as a champion jigsaw puzzle.

This matter is not that simple. Champion Puzzle is a great title for role players. Champion Puzzle means that this player has good strength and is also very important to the team. However, there are still similar virtues. Of course, Zhang Xin’s words cannot be false, and everyone is quite moved.

"...So, you don't have to worry about what the outside world says or makes noise. We only care about training and competitions. When we win one victory after another, you will find that the oncoming ones are all flattery for the winners. .” Zhang Xin expressed his disdain for the media.

Everyone laughed.

"So, gentlemen, please work hard! Our strength is not enough to win the championship. We still have a long way to go. Fortunately, there is still a long season, and we can slowly polish our skills. System, polish our defense, polish our offense, and...our will!” Zhang Xin said the last sentence firmly, but the confidence revealed in it is something that everyone can feel.

Warm applause resounded throughout the cabin. Apart from competitions and training, Zhang Xin was always gentle and patient in private, and would never lose his temper at his teammates. When teammates had questions, he would always give detailed analysis and demonstrations. They will not be perfunctory or impatient. Young people especially like to ask Zhang Xin questions.

But Zhang Xin is not without temper. When he is provoked on the court, he will respond to the opponent in a basketball way, and usually make the opponent unforgettable. Bledsoe often talks to his teammates about being against Zhang Xin. The bleakness of what happened during that time also moved the teammates.

There are already stars outside the window of the plane, and the plane flies to the sunny Phoenix in the dark sky.

(End of this chapter)