Chapter 85 Confrontation
Author: Different Sparks
"Who does he think he is, LeBron or Kobe? Labor and management are going to kill him on the bench."
"Didn't you say you wanted to trade him before?"
"It's not that easy to leave."
Chen Dazhuang also didn't look very good-looking, but he didn't actually care too much. After all, Antetokounmpo is not called Giannis Antetokounmpo yet, he is still just Giannis Antetokounmpo.
He is just a rookie, and his immediate combat power when given to the team is actually not very high. To be honest, if it weren't for his previous habit of collecting stars, Chen Dazhuang really wouldn't have needed it.
There were no problems in the following game. The game time originally planned to be given to Antetokounmpo was not given to the opponent. In the end, the Timberwolves defeated the Bucks 117-89.
Yi Jianlian played 39 minutes in the game and contributed a triple-double of 41 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. This was also Yi Jianlian's first triple-double in his NBA career, which can be said to be the statistics of a superstar.
In addition, two other people from the Timberwolves scored in double figures. First, Middleton, who made his first start after joining the Timberwolves, scored 16 points and 12 assists, and Oden, who was sitting at the basket, also contributed 20 points and 17 rebounds.
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These three people are also the basis for the Timberwolves' victory in this game.
It's just that no reporter now cares about how the Timberwolves won the game or how much they won.
To them, what happens to the Timberwolves is all that matters.
At the press conference after the game, Chen Dazhuang brought Yi Jianlian to the scene. As soon as he sat down, a reporter stood up and asked Chen Dazhuang questions about the incident just now.
"Chen, first of all, contributed to the Timberwolves' victory in this game. We noticed that when Giannis was substituted, he used his actions to vent his dissatisfaction. May I ask where the dissatisfaction is? Is it because of playing time?
, or are there any conflicts with teammates?"
"Everyone, don't make such a fuss. I think this is a very normal thing. Giannis is still very young. He is just a first-year rookie. I think it is very normal to be dissatisfied with his performance in the game. I even think it is
A good thing shows that he is aware of his problem, which is helpful for
It is a very important thing for a rookie. The reason why it is difficult for many of our rookie players to perform well is precisely because they lack this ability to self-criticize. So I also hope that you will not focus on this matter. We must
Give young people the opportunity to make mistakes so they can grow."
On the way to the press conference, Da Zhuang had already thought of an excuse. In fact, this matter is not that troublesome. If he explained it like this, and let Antetokounmpo stand up and explain this reason tomorrow, everything might be fine.
You can also reap a wave of goodwill.
None of the reporters outside the court believed what Da Zhuang said.
Da Zhuang also knew that these birdmen wouldn't believe him, but it didn't matter whether they believed it or not. Besides, it didn't matter whether it was true or not to these reporters.
But what Da Zhuang didn't know was that he had really simplified things this time.
"Chen, as far as I know Giannis has always been dissatisfied with his playing time."
"Oh? Really? Why didn't I know about this? Mr. Reporter, it seems that you know the Timberwolves better than me as the head coach. I have to say that you are so awesome. What I want to tell you is that currently our team
The atmosphere here is very good, and the relationship between the players is also very harmonious. No matter who you are here, whoever is in good condition will get more playing time, so please don't make random guesses.
"
After the press conference, the Timberwolves team returned to Apolis that night. Da Zhuang also thought that the matter was over, but when he came to the team the next day, he discovered that things were far from what he thought.
So simple.
The next morning, a reporter from the Washington Post interviewed Antetokounmpo’s agent, Alex Sarathhis.
"Chen is a dictator in the Timberwolves. Giannis approached him many times and asked for communication about playing time, but Chen refused directly. This is nepotism. He is not a qualified head coach at all. A 15th overall pick.
Under his command, the rookie only has ten minutes of playing time in a game, which is tantamount to suffocating a talented young man.
I would rather trust a player who is in his thirties than give a young man a chance. I think it is a tragedy for the Timberwolves to have such a head coach. Currently, there are many teams in the league who are very interested in Giannis.
, Next, I hope Chen that if you are unwilling to give Giannis a chance, then let him go and don't kill a young man who is full of passion for basketball."
George's attack on Chen Dazhuang immediately caused a sensation, and for a while Chen Dazhuang was pushed to the forefront by some interested people.
"Chen, something happened!" Da Zhuang was discussing next month's rotation with Smith and others in the office. Milt suddenly walked in and turned on the TV in Da Zhuang's office.
Suddenly, almost all news covering the NBA were broadcasting the video of George's interview.
After reading it, Smith, Ogmon and Beno's expressions were extremely ugly, but Chen Dazhuang's expression did not change much.
"This guy is sick, maybe he's out of his mind. Giannis's contract is with us, so he's not afraid that I'll kill Giannis on the bench." Da Zhuang didn't understand the opponent's operation.
Antetokounmpo's contract was transferred from the Bucks. As a rookie, the Bucks signed a four-year, 8.6 million contract with Antetokounmpo, with team options for 2015 and 2016.
What is a team option? It means that in 2015, the Timberwolves can consider whether to implement the original contract.
"Chen, you think too simply. This guy's affairs don't matter. The trouble is that there are people behind it." Milt said.
"What's the meaning?"
"You keep looking down."
Sure enough, TV appeared and a reporter from the Washington Post interviewed Spurs head coach Popovich, and the question he asked was his impression of Antetokounmpo.
"This is a player who is completely underestimated in the draft. Both his talent and his love for basketball are top-notch. To be honest, I am very surprised as to why Chen is unwilling to use such a young player. I believe anyone
No head coach should give up on such a player, and Giannis should be the focus of training in any team."
Damn it, this old guy really never misses any opportunity to hit himself.
The interviews on TV went far beyond that. Some guys who had conflicts with Chen Dazhuang before came forward one after another and expressed their optimism for Antetokounmpo. They all wanted to praise Antetokounmpo as Jordan's successor.
Chapter completed!