NBA: I'm really just an ordinary coach

"Hello, Tang. I'm Doni Burke, a reporter from ESPN. I'm glad to be the first to interview you. Tonight's game was your first time leading the Trail Blazers to play a game, and you won a hearty victory. Is there anything you want to share with us on such a special night?"

Looking at Doni Burke standing in the first row, Tang Feng said with a smile:"First of all, I must congratulate you. This summer, you have obtained the NBA's broadcasting rights for the next six years. In the field of broadcasting, a new era has begun."

NBA post-match press conferences are also very particular.

Especially the right to ask the first question.

In the past, NBC signed a contract with the NBA. The first to ask questions were naturally NBC reporters, followed by the giants of the American newspaper industry, such as USA Today, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Post, and of course, the media in the city where the home team is located.

Further back, it was the reporters from other media.

Doni Burke obviously didn't expect Tang Feng to say such a thing. A hint of surprise appeared on his face, and he quickly smiled and replied:"Thank you."

Tang Feng smiled and said:"This is a great night. Our team played a very high level of game. They are full of fighting spirit and passion. It is my honor to coach such a team."

"Hello, Don. I'm Dom Allen, a reporter for USA Today. I noticed that in tonight's game, your team pressed the ball from the very beginning. You also pressed the ball many times in the 48 minutes. As we all know, the preseason is a time for everyone to adjust the lineup, train new players, and prepare for the new season.

You obviously treated this game as a battle, and you didn't let up from beginning to end.

Everyone knows that this summer, you went through a major change, from management to coaching staff to players.

Can I understand that you are eager to win this game to prove that this Trail Blazers is a competitive team?"

"As you said, the preseason is to run in the lineup and train new players. Tonight, my team and I played with this purpose. As for competitiveness, I think every team is full of competitiveness."

"Hello, Tang, I'm Jerry Cardaway from the New York Times. The Trail Blazers only have Sabonis, Pippen and Rasheed Wallace in their lineup last season. Rasheed

Wallace started the game, while Sabonis and Pippen only played for five and seven minutes in garbage time, the least playing time among all players.

Does this arrangement mean that the two of them are no longer in your plan, or that they have fallen out of your rotation?"

When this voice fell, the eyes of the reporters present lit up.

This is a very sharp and pointed question.

Not to mention Sabonis, just Pippen, who has been in the league for many years and has a very high reputation, and has a huge fan base across the United States.

If the answer is not good, it will inevitably cause a sensation.

Of course, this is what they expect.

Although tonight's game has provided them with a wealth of material, no one would mind having more material of their own, especially material that can make headlines.

"In tonight's game, Karl Malone and Stockton didn't even play. Does this mean that they have fallen out of Coach Sloan's rotation?"Tang Feng smiled calmly.

"No, no, no, You are changing the concept. The Blazers are different from the Jazz.

I can see that after Pippen came on the court, he was obviously not in the same rhythm as the other players, and even out of tune.

As far as I know, the Blazers' training camp this year lasted for a summer. Andre and Manu joined the training camp after the World Championships, and Pippen did not join until the official training camp began.

Is there any conflict between you? Are you dissatisfied with him because of this, so you made such an arrangement?"Jerry Cardwell continued to ask.

Hearing this, Tang Feng raised his eyebrows slightly, and then returned to normal, saying calmly:"In fact, you have already given the answer, so why do you keep provoking trouble?

There is no conflict between us, and I will not be dissatisfied with him.

The offensive system of this Blazers is different from the past, which is also one of our training contents this summer.

Pippen has only trained for a few days and has not yet adapted to our offensive rhythm, which makes him look out of tune on the court.

I believe this is only temporary.

With his professionalism and level, he will soon adapt to the team's offensive rhythm and integrate into it.

As for the lack of playing time.

You know, we missed the summer league, and the new players on the team needed playing time to adapt to the NBA rhythm, so they got more opportunities.

Correspondingly, Sabonis and Pippen's time will be reduced, it's that simple."

"Hello, Tang. I am Mark Burke, a reporter from the Portland Morning News. You just mentioned the Blazers' offensive system, and I noticed it.

It seems that the Blazers' offense is very similar to that of the Dallas Mavericks. Are the Blazers going to play a run-and-gun game?"

"We can't talk about running and gunning yet, but this is the direction we are working towards."Tang Feng replied

"This is probably why the Trail Blazers offered Wang a premium contract. His technical characteristics are somewhat similar to those of Dirk in the Mavericks."

"I don't think this is a premium contract. In our opinion, he deserves such a contract. We have confidence in him, which is the basis of our cooperation.

It is undeniable that his technical characteristics are somewhat similar to Dirk, but Dirk is Dirk and he is himself."

"Run-and-gun basketball is indeed fun to watch, and their offense is full of passion and is also very good to watch, but the facts have proved that run-and-gun cannot win championships. You should also know this, so why continue to promote run-and-gun instead of Princeton or triangle offense? Is it just because run-and-gun is simpler than Princeton and triangle offense?"Jerry, a reporter from the New York Times, suddenly asked.

Seeing the provocation in the eyes of the white reporter, Tang Feng narrowed his eyes slightly and said lightly:"Obviously, you don't understand basketball. At least, in my opinion, this is the case.

Before Coach Adelman promoted Princeton in the Kings, did you ever think that Princeton could succeed?

Oh, no, according to your logic, Princeton also failed, because Princeton also failed to bring the championship."

"Huh, if not..."Jerry said angrily.

At this point, Jerry stopped

"What is not?"Tang Feng raised his eyebrows slightly and said,"I think that reporting news objectively and truthfully is the most basic professional quality of a journalist."

"Humph, Princeton will bring the championship! This season, the Kings led by Coach Adelman will definitely reach the top!"Jerry said coldly.

Tang Feng smiled playfully and said,"I am looking forward to this day. Let's end the interview here today."

After that, Tang Feng stood up and walked outside.

It was not until this time that

Jerry realized that in this short period of time, he actually broke out in a cold sweat.

The eyes that looked at Tang Feng again also had a bit more hostility and a little fear.