Chapter 19 Bad things? Good things?
"The number one pick is nothing more than that!"
The last words Lida said in an interview with the media were: Who has never been young, and people are not frivolous and waste their youth.
But this is the media, they will infinitely amplify what you say, whether you mean it or not.
The label of arrogance and arrogance has been attached to Radar. He just entered the NBA and played four games, all as a substitute. This is the situation. Americans don't seem to be very friendly to Radar.
It was Manu and Daidai who stood up to speak for Radar.
Dadu said on his Twitter that Radar has always been a humble person, and he has always worked hard and strives to improve. Because LaMelo insulted Radar during the game, Radar was so angry that he uttered unscrupulous words.
Manu released a training video of Radar to the media and reporters. He trains very early every day. He is not a arrogant person. He has been working hard and hopes that the media will not belittle a person just because of a word.
I originally thought that my strong performance and three-goal defeat would shut up the media, but I didn't expect that they would always have new topics to talk about.
Isn’t it freedom of speech? What about freedom?
Popovich found Radar to talk alone.
"Lei, I know that you took away all the honors in China in just one year. You have superhuman talent. This is undeniable. However, this is the NBA. The top players in the world gather here. Everyone has their own characteristics.
He is aloof and arrogant, and you are no exception."
"I wouldn't have let you face off against LaMelo today. If you win, they will say so. If you lose, they will make you worthless."
"Do you know why I'm talking to you?"
Radar listened to what Bobo said, but he really didn't know what kind of medicine he was selling.
"I just want to tell you that you are still young. You don't need to care about these results or what the media says. Just be yourself." There was no change in expression on Popovich's old face.
"I understand, coach, I don't care what the media thinks, I will just work harder."
Bobo rarely smiled and asked: "Why are you working so hard?"
Radar also laughed, for what? This question has echoed in his mind countless times.
"To put it more broadly, I love basketball for my own dreams. I'm not that great and don't care about fame. I just want to win the championship and prove myself."
"To be more realistic, I want to get a big contract and give my family and myself a better life. The most beautiful things in life, dreams and reality can all be accomplished in one thing, right?"
Bobo nodded. He appreciated Radar's straightforwardness and said, "Go ahead. From now on, you can play freely on the court like in the CBA."
Being able to play as freely as CBA shows, it means that Radar has been recognized by Popovich. Through the matchup with Radar and Three Balls, Popovich discovered that this year's No. 11 pick may be a dark horse.
Now Radar is very much like one person, Kobe. The 11th pick and the 13th pick are very close. They work equally hard. Radar has always inspired himself with the Mamba spirit.
Radar came out of Popovich's office and returned home, where Wang Qinan was already waiting.
"Teacher Wang, what are you so happy about?"
Wang Qinan smiled and said: "It's a good thing, haven't you seen that your public opinion has been flying all over the sky?"
Radar's face was full of black question marks, and he couldn't figure out what Wang Qinan was thinking.
"No matter what the media says, at least they are paying attention to you, which is a good thing. Radar's name has spread throughout the United States, and you have become famous."
Radar asked doubtfully: "Is this the good thing you said?"
"Of course, you know who hasn't received any negative news about NBA stars? Kobe, James, and Harden all have them. How are they doing now? A rising tide lifts all boats, so this is a good thing. Your words have greatly increased your reputation.
, I’m really impressed.”
Radar thought about it carefully and realized that he didn't care about it anyway. Whether I was arrogant or humble and polite, I was just here to play ball. But what Wang Qinan said made Radar feel much better.
Borrowing Popovich's words, Radar thought of the CBA. Now the Guangfeng team is still invincible under the leadership of Wu Hao and Hu Jinqiu, but the difference from last season is that Radar can drive the whole game and feed Hu Jinqiu and others.
However, Wu Hao is different. He uses his personal abilities more to help the team win.
This season, Wu Yujia, Hu Jinqiu and others have made great progress in strength, so the individual singles ability of the Guangfeng team is now at a level never seen before.
Besides, Radar himself and the current Spurs are famous for their team basketball, but after GDP retired, team basketball became somewhat unworthy of the name.
I remember that in 2014, the Spurs team that defeated the Big Three Heat to win the championship played team basketball to the fullest.
The current Spurs' personal ability may be said to be outstanding, but in fact it is not necessarily the case. It may be said that personal ability is not good. After all, Alex and DeRozan used to be the main players of other teams. Especially Alex, during the Trail Blazers period, there is no doubt about his personal ability.
, he played very domineeringly, but after coming to the Spurs, he became a lot softer, and the 40+ or 50+ figures in a single game are no longer seen.
No, De's ability is not good. The Spurs are in urgent need of an excellent passer. Radar is good at this kind of thing.
Radar is currently on the bench, so he has very little time to partner with Ade. If the Spurs want to go further this season, it will be a matter of time before Radar enters the starting lineup.
Radar doesn't have much interest in the Best Sixth Man award.
The Spurs fans have completely recognized Radar from the last game. This Chinese defender is not much worse than the previous Tony Parker. They feel that the Spurs front office should focus on cultivating Radar and then find suitable helpers for Radar.
It’s okay to reorganize a new GDP and not call it GDP. We can also accept LGD.
Radar's thinking was interrupted by the ringtone of his cell phone and a video call from Fang Lu.
"Dada, are you okay? I've read a lot of your reports. Americans are so bad."
"Don't worry, everything will be fine."
Radar deliberately pretended to be gloomy and said, "How do I know there are so many messy things about playing basketball?"
Fang Lu was unhappy when she saw Radar, fearing that it would affect her mentality and lead to poor performance, because tomorrow the Spurs will play the Grizzlies back-to-back.
"It's okay, it's okay. You didn't say anything wrong. They were all those three goals. He took advantage of the fact that he was the No. 1 pick and challenged you in every possible way. You just fought back. No matter what the media said, I don't think the Spurs would care.
Don’t worry either.”
Radar said: "Look, I don't seem to be going well without you by my side."
Fang Lu smiled sweetly, and then suddenly made a decision and said, "Really, if you really need me, I can give up my studies and come to the United States to accompany you!"
Radar was deeply moved, this silly woman.
"No, no, you can finish your studies with peace of mind. I'm not unhappy. I just teased you, but I think you are serious." Radar said quickly, and told Fang Lu Wang Qinan's theory and Popovich's conversation.
That put her at ease.
Chapter completed!