The Point Guard is Here

John Thompson's reply was simple.

I will come out if you beat the Utah Jazz.

Fan Xi was confused.

After being pointed out by others, he realized that John Thompson and Jazz coach Sloan disliked each other.

Both of them are academic coaches, both focus on the half-court position, and both like to play defense. But... John Thompson really looked down on Sloan's pick-and-roll style, thinking that he was just a one-trick pony.

In comparison, although John Thompson is academic, his thinking is much broader. It can be seen from the players he trained, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Mutombo and Iverson, the first three are great centers, but their roles are different, which can be said to be a model of teaching students in accordance with their aptitude.

The last one is Iverson, this year's No. 1 pick.

How can he be defensive?

When he was in Georgetown, John Thompson directly let the other four people participate in defense and let him concentrate on offense.

Iverson lived up to expectations and led the team to the championship twice, which gave him the foundation of a No. 1 pick.

But!

Tsk!

Fan Xi frowned.

The Utah Jazz are not easy to deal with.

Coach Sloan does have a few tricks up his sleeve, but... they work.

Moreover, the Jazz have been polishing their team for ten years, and the lineup has long been formed. This season, the strength and tacit understanding of Karl Malone and Gary Payton have been visibly improved, and the two have officially entered their peak.

Although the old couple has a simple style of play, they can really beat people to death when they fight.

In the last game, they beat the Chicago Bulls.

And they beat the Chicago Bulls by 19 points.

Phil Jackson and Jordan were both stunned.

Although the Bulls are missing Dennis Pippen, this tragedy, Pippen, chose a sunny day and had a second surgery a month before the start of the new season because he was jealous of Jordan's 30 million annual salary and Van Huygens' highest ever contract of 135 million US dollars. If nothing unexpected happens, he will basically not come out to meet the Bulls fans until 1997.

This is actually a question of foresight. When Pippen signed the contract, his contract was not low strictly speaking. But... this guy signed for seven years in one go, isn't this... a waste of Jordan's basketball myth?

With Pippen's level, in the summer of 1996, he could easily get a billion-dollar contract. He was younger than Jordan and Ewing, he was in his prime, and he was well-rounded.

However, if he was a free agent, the Bulls would definitely not have so much money to sign him. Jordan lost this partner and it was basically impossible for him to stay in Chicago... So, Pippen was the biggest contributor to the Bulls dynasty...

Speaking of which,

In this game, Dennis Rodman also stunned enough. Honestly, Rhoderman's status was pretty good. "MVP" Predecessor MVP Charsbacley accompanied Fan Xi to see the jazz's video tape. He also heard from Fanxi's mouth. He said: "A super -strong team must have a super -scoring, and open the game at a critical moment. I used it before, and now I can't do it." Fan Xi accepted this criticism. "And their lineup is very well coordinated. We are not comparable to them. Our team does not have a very stable power forward like Karl Malone."

Barkley patted Fan Xi on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Jack, it's not easy to be a leader."

Fan Xi agreed deeply, and it was true.

NBA locker rooms have always been a high-incidence area for conflicts. A group of young millionaires and multi-millionaires always have ups and downs in their mentality. When they enjoy the benefits of rapidly improving living conditions, they can't help but feel that they are superior to others mentally.

Earlier today, Lorenzen had a conflict with Ben Wallace.

Lorenzen is the No. 6 pick this year.

He was very famous in high school and was once the second high school student in the United States. When Fan Xi just became famous in high school, he was already playing in the McDonald's All-Star Game.

So, it is inevitable that there is some psychological superiority.

Originally, joining the Clippers with a high draft pick was considered a proud thing in life, but the Clippers were acquired by the music queen Madonna in the blink of an eye.

Although it is said that he made a lot of money, in the minds of the players and many staff in the locker room... let's put it bluntly, except for Laoyiot who always felt that he was the leader of the locker room and the boss of the team, everyone else thought that this team would obey Van Xi's arrangements from the inside out... until Madonna broke up with his uncle.

So, in many cases, the staff from the general manager to the cleaning lady listened to Van Xi's instructions, and even the coaching team followed Van Xi's playing style.

This made Lorenzen feel uncomfortable.

This year's drastic trades have sweetened the team's center position. Basically, there are three newcomers competing.

However, Fanshie obviously has a better relationship with Ben Wallace and Jermaine O'Neal.

Especially Ben Wallace.

Not only did this damn undrafted player sign a long-term contract, but Fanci would always pull him into position during training.

This guy doesn't look like a center at all. He's not tall at all. When paired with Barkley, he's so short in the penalty area that he can easily be turned into a cash machine by other big centers.

However, this guy is actually quite arrogant. I don’t know whether he relied on Fan Xi’s favor or was praised by God’s Left Hand and others, but he actually got a tattoo and had a no-fly zone tattooed on his arm.

In tonight's training match, Ben Wallace gave Lorenzen Wright a fierce block, knocking him out of the air.

Lorenzen can also be considered a heavy center.

At that time, all the teammates in the audience were laughing.

All the resentment of No. 6 pick came out. He was so arrogant that he got up and gave Ben Wallace a hard push.

But Ben Wallace didn't move an inch.

Wallace's chassis is too strong, and his brute strength makes him feel like he's cheating... It's as if every muscle is filled with stone, and he's scarier than the Hulk in the comics.

Ben Wallace grabbed his hand and he couldn't move, telling him to calm down.

How could Lorenzen calm down?

He lost face and was full of resentment.

He immediately began to curse.

It is said that Ben Wallace got here by sucking up to Jack. Without Jack, Ben Wallace would never be able to play in the NBA in his life.

Lorenzen said that Wallace was useless. Apart from a little strength, what else did he have? If you have the ability, go and do it with Karl Malone.

These words are very convincing.

Although the two were eventually persuaded to leave by the respected Left Hand of God and Laio Ot.

However, Lorenzen's words are indeed bringing a lot of psychological changes to this young team.

Everyone feels that... Ben Wallace is indeed suspected of relying on his relationship with Fan Xi to get to the top.

After all, who else but the Clippers would give Ben Wallace a multi-year contract extension worthy of a lottery pick?

Even Ben Wallace himself thinks so.

Only Fan Xi found it funny, and he even thought he had tricked Wallace. After all, Wallace is a decorated player, God!

Lorenzen looked down on Wallace and said that Wallace was useless. Fan Xi felt funny at the time.

Lorenzen Wright is the kind of player who has the body of a full-size center, a little bit of offensive skills, and decent defense.

But the upper limit is not high.

An ordinary blue-collar worker whose head can be seen at a glance.

On the contrary, O'Neal is the kind of person who is full of spirituality and a little bit nimble. He is a genius who can immediately understand an action and even create his own charm.

Can Fan Xi not focus on training?

As for Ben Wallace, he lost the draft because he was not tall enough and his offensive ability was ridiculously poor. But... he is really very strong defensively, he is very clear at one point, has an excellent sense of position, and his strength, explosiveness, jumping and speed are all top choices.

Can we not focus on cultivating such people?

Fanshi even imagined the scene of sweeping the league with Wallace and O'Neal in two or even three years.

But now, Wallace walked into the video room, and he said to Fan Xi guiltily: "Jack, why don't we buy out this contract? I think I have really embarrassed you..."

Ben Wallace is a loyal, sincere and simple man.

His words surprised Fan Xi, but also left him in awe.

This is really a very good friend, he is even willing to give up the millions of dollars he has received.

However, Fan Xi did not agree.

He asked Ben Wallace to sit on his left hand side, and he said to Ben Wallace: "If you just leave like this, you will really embarrass me."

"I admire you very much, not because you are a good friend of mine, nor because you are the little brother that Charles Oakley entrusted to me. But I admire you from the bottom of my heart. I think you can become a top player. A superstar who can shake up the league just by playing defense."

"I'm not lying and I didn't mean to make you happy."

Fan Xi said to Ben Wallace seriously.

Wallace looked a little shocked. He had always known that Fan Xi thought highly of him, but he didn't expect Fan Xi to think so highly of him. He had doubts in his heart: Can I really do this?

"However, Lorenzen did say the right thing today. You should compete with Karl Malone for strength."

Fanci pointed to Karl Malone on the big screen, the man who Charles Barkley said could win the regular season MVP in this year's state, the man who had just beaten Dennis Rodman, the league's leading rebounder, in Chicago.

"I think you can take him out. Tomorrow night is your night of fame."

Fanci patted Ben Wallace on the shoulder and said to him: "Come on, use him as a stepping stone to wash away those stupid controversies within the team."

With that said, he called Charles Barkley out and asked Ben Wallace to sit in the video room and watch Karl Malone's game highlights.

"Isn't it a bit childish?"

Buckley said to Fancy.

Fanci said: "He needs a little confidence. Even if he can't defend, he can still use his strength to interfere with Karl Malone. The point is, I feel that I am about to break through."

Um?

Buckley didn't react.

Fan Xi has already gone to talk to Lorenzen.

Team leader is a very complex job.

He needs to build unity in the team, let everyone live in peace, establish a clear goal for the team that everyone feels can achieve, and... establish a winning culture.

These things cannot be achieved by laughing and joking.

This is why many NBA teams would rather spend money to support an old player who can't play and let them lead the locker room.

However, the Clippers have made frequent transactions this summer. Except for Laiault, the others are all new players and everyone is still getting familiar with them.

Therefore, Fan Xi needed to take over quickly.

Lorenzen was not a rebellious person, he was just a little unconvinced.

And he feels that he should receive greater reuse, and his identity should be distinguished from Ben Wallace and O'Neal.

Because he believes that his status and background are far higher than that of an undrafted draft pick and a high school student.

However, Fan Xi doesn't think so.

Fan Xi found Lorenzen, and he explained his purpose straight to the point. He said: "Next game, I will let Ben Wallace fight Karl Malone as much as possible. Your proposal is great."

"Also, there are two things I need to remind you very seriously. First, signing Ben Wallace is not because I have a good relationship with him. It is because Ben Wallace's talent is amazing, and we You have to get him on a long-term contract, time will tell.”

"Second, I hope you throw away your so-called sense of superiority. I know you became famous very early. I heard your name in high school. You were even more famous than Stackhouse at that time. But the world is changing all the time. You have to know that some people become famous at the age of 20 and disappear from everyone at the age of 30. Some people become famous at the age of 80. "

"From what I know about you, if you want to play in the NBA for a long time, from now on you should abandon these undue feelings of superiority and the resentment of becoming a superstar. Grab every rebound and do everything well. Being blocked once, being the wall every time... As for becoming a shining superstar and dominating the game with a killer shot... these are not things you should think about. "

"I think you should be able to figure this out. In the next game, I will let you play against the Jazz's Big White Bear. Big White Bear is unknown in this league, but has played many seasons. I think you can do more than him Okay, and... your talent is indeed better than his. You have a chance to get an annual salary of tens of millions in the future, if you recognize yourself as soon as possible."

Fanci's conversation with Lorenzen ended here.

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