One Guard

The genius remembers the address of this site in one second: (Apex Chinese), the fastest update! No advertisements! Last season, the Mavericks had great glory and became the heroes in the hearts of countless fans. "The poor overthrew the landlord and sang", what a perfect script, what a dream experience. But just two days after the start of the new season, the Dallas Mavericks have become the laughing stock of the world.

"The Dallas Mavericks have lost two games in a row, although we can clearly see great progress. However, it is an indisputable fact that the overall strength of the Mavericks has declined."

"It's not just a matter of strength, I even heard some discordant voices in the Mavericks locker room. I heard that after the game with the Nuggets yesterday, Odom and Yi had some quarrels. Last season was Yi's success. Lamar Odom was born and stole the best sixth man trophy from Lamar Odom. The relationship between these two guys may not be as friendly as we imagined. In the playoffs last season, Odom did not Less targeting. Now that he is a teammate, Lamar may not plan to let go of his past."

"Facing the powerful Oklahoma City Thunder in the next game, I am afraid that the divided Dallas Mavericks will be very fierce. You must know that the Thunder, which lost to the Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, are also eager for revenge. Oklahoma Homer's lads, probably can't sleep right now, thinking about tearing the Mavericks to shreds!"

"Hahahaha, the taste of Dallas veal is still very delicious."

Vignali turned off the TV. He really couldn't stand the cynicism of the two hosts on the TV to the Mavericks. Competitive sports are so cruel. When you succeed, everyone will follow you and praise you. But once it fails, those former praises will turn into more vicious insults.

It has been the third day since the start of the new NBA season, but Yiyang has not even called Vignali. After the game last night, there was even news that Yiyang and Odom had a quarrel in the locker room. The loss of the game and these disharmonious gossip made Vignali very worried about Yiyang's current state. Not only the state of the game, but more importantly, the mental state of the boy.

Thinking that Yiyang must be very distressed now, Vignali couldn't help but dialed the number of the Chinese boy. At first she was afraid of disturbing Yiyang, so Yiyang didn't contact her, and she didn't call Yiyang either. But after seeing so many negative news, Vignali could no longer restrain her desire to care about Yiyang.

To Vignali's surprise, the call was quickly connected. Fortunately, Yiyang didn't directly shut down the phone because of these recent incidents.

"I'm sorry, I was too busy after the start of the new season, so I didn't call you. I heard that you and Lazio have won two consecutive victories. Congratulations." On the phone, Yiyang's voice was very calm. But that's the thing with this guy, you'll never hear his true emotions from his expression or his voice.

"Yeah, how are you lately...?"

Yiyang paused, then sighed. "Actually, not very well."

"I read on the news that you had an argument with Lamar Odom? Is this true?" Also as a professional basketball player, Vignali knows very well that conflicts in the locker room are more serious than those on the field. Insufficient strength is even more terrifying.

What is lacking in strength can be made up for by hard work on the court and diligent training. But the conflict in the locker room involves complex interpersonal relationships and chemical reactions.

"Well, I smashed his locker, and then he quarreled with me." Yiyang said lightly on the phone, but his fists were already clenched unconsciously.

After Odom returned to the locker room yesterday and found that his locker was smashed, he yelled in the locker room and asked everyone who did it.

Yiyang stood up without hesitation. After he smashed the locker, he didn't want to escape. Although the two didn't move their hands, they still cursed each other a few words.

Although Yiyang apologized to Odom under Carlisle's timely intervention, Odom also apologized to the team for his poor performance. But once the cracks appear, it is difficult to suture them again.

"Everyone is teammates, talk to each other in the future. It's okay, don't worry about it. It's normal for boys to fight and fight together. Don't affect your state. Tomorrow's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder , I will cheer for you at home!"

Hearing Vignali cheering herself up, Yiyang felt both warm and disappointed.

I feel warm because the girl's thoughtfulness made Yiyang feel warm in this cold season. To be disappointed is to hate that you are already a professional player. In the end, you still want others to worry about yourself. Yiyang immediately decided that this matter must be completely resolved! Moreover, you have to take the initiative to solve it yourself!

"I see, Vignali. Don't worry, I won't keep losing like this. I have to go to training, and I will call you when I have time."

"Well, come on! You are the defending champions!"

After hanging up the phone, Yiyang, who was sitting on the sidelines of the training ground, stood up and walked straight to Carlisle's office.

If it was in high school, Yiyang might fight Odom directly. But now, he must use a more rational approach to solve the problem.

Yiyang knows exactly what kind of person Odom is and what kind of mentality he plays with. Therefore, he must make this request to Carlisle-reduce or even clear Odom's playing time!

Even in those brilliant seasons in Los Angeles, Odom did not see him 100% devoted to playing. Occasionally he would bring his wife on a reality show or something. But in a metropolis like Los Angeles, for a player like Odom, in addition to being able to join a strong team and win a championship, it is more important that this city can provide him with a place where he can make money and win fame and fortune. So you can see that after Odom married Kardashian, he not only got along well in the NBA, but even gained a place in the entertainment industry and other fields. So Odom in Los Angeles, regardless of whether the team wins or loses, is generally a happy Odom.

And Dallas, although it can't be called a place that doesn't shit, but compared to the neon lights of Los Angeles, even if you are the defending champion, even if Cuban is willing to give everything for you, in Odom's heart, he always feels that it is Not so much.

When the Lakers could put him on the shelf for Chris Paul, when the Lakers threw him to Dallas, which is hundreds of thousands of miles away from Los Angeles, just for a special case of 9 million transactions. Odom couldn't figure out why the Lakers would abandon themselves. So after arriving in Dallas, no matter how the Mavericks coaches, players and management communicate with him, he still doesn't understand why the Lakers don't want me anymore? What should I do in the future? What about my family, my other businesses? His mind is full of these things, not how to continue his career in Dallas. So, a depressed Odom appeared in the Mavericks locker room.

For a person like Odom, he himself does not have the aggressiveness of Jordan Kobe, and coupled with the various blows brought to him by the trade, he has recently heard that he has marital problems again. Therefore, this former "all-around fighter" no longer has much interest in playing.

But in Yiyang's view, those things are not an excuse for Odom to be irresponsible to the entire team. He's a professional player, and his job is to play in the NBA. Things in Odom's life are out of his hands, and he doesn't want to. But on the court, Yiyang can't turn a blind eye to Odom's actions.

Seeing Yiyang walk into the door of his office, Carlisle actually already knew the purpose of this young man. But in order to get to the point, he still asked a question knowingly. "Is there anything you can do with me? Also."

"I'm not questioning your employment arrangements, boss. But with Lamar's condition, I don't think he should have so much playing time!" Yiyang also straight to the point stated the purpose of his trip.

Yiyang didn't want to wait any longer, waiting for Odom to gradually get better, or waiting for Carlisle to have no patience for Odom. Now Yiyang desperately only wants the Mavericks to win, and the way to make the Mavericks win is to let all the troublemakers sit on the bench honestly!

"I know there are conflicts between you and Lamar, and I also know that guy has not been in a good state recently. But as a head coach, I can't just abandon him suddenly. You are the core of the team now, too. Your words, I It will definitely be considered. If Lamar’s performance continues to decline in the next game, I guarantee that he will no longer be a stumbling block to our victory.” In fact, needless to say, Carlisle has also reduced Odom’s playing time plan.

Odom's poor attitude and state after coming to the Mavericks is obvious to all. If Carlisle abandons Odom, everyone will support it with both hands.

But this does not solve the problem, it will only intensify Odom's dislike of Dallas. If it finally explodes, the locker room will be completely messed up. Therefore, Carlisle decided to step by step, so that Odom gradually marginalized. If Odom still has the heart to play, he will definitely wake up and play well to win a place for himself.

Carlisle's calculations were very loud, but the young guard, who was so eager to win, didn't see it.

"The next game is against the Oklahoma City Thunder. If we lose, we have to swallow a three-game losing streak. Trust me, too. You are not the only one who wants to win."

After hearing Carlisle's last words, Yiyang was relieved. If Odom can play out, that's the best. But if he can't play, the Mavericks can still win the game without him!

"If I don't perform well in the next game, please replace me too! I don't want that guy from Los Angeles to gossip about me." Yiyang added another condition for himself before walking out of Carlisle's office . He hopes that Carlisle treats himself and Odom equally, so that the reduction of Odom's playing time is the most convincing.

Seeing Yiyang eagerly entering the training ground, Carlisle smiled.

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