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At the end of the game, 106 to 83, the Knicks won the Summer League championship.

The players walked into the field together to shake hands. Players who played well and role players were in completely different moods, so there was a weird scene. Many people smiled bitterly, and they didn't seem to celebrate winning the championship.

The organizer held a simple award ceremony, and the champion and MVP all had trophies.

Yang Rui took the trophy, looked at it and handed it to Thibodeau. Thibodeau was very happy and guessed that the two of them must have a lot of bonuses when they go back. This victory will allow them to gain a firm foothold directly on the coaching staff.

Thibodeau is old and needs a stable job. He doesn't want to live a life of ups and downs. The Knicks are a good choice.

He couldn't help raising the trophy and shouting twice, only to find that Yang Rui didn't respond, and the embarrassment happened again.

Why do I look more like a young man? !

Chucky Atkins was elected the Summer League MVP, averaging 24.5 points, 2 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. As the team's top scorer, his statistics are very beautiful.

But if Yang Rui chooses, he will give the MVP to Ben Wallace, averaging 9.2 points, 19.7 rebounds, 1.5 steals, 5 blocks and 6 fouls per game, which is even more amazing.

Since the summer league rule is that 10 fouls will be sent off, Big Ben has played magical statistics. According to the standard of the regular season, he will be sent off per game on average, which is probably the reason why he was not selected.

He showed a fierce defense, which is at the playoff level. He bumped into opponents who were stumbling around. Many balls the NBA would not blow, but here he blows. Joining the Knicks, Big Ben is more useful.

Sports reporters who understand football think so too, and a reporter from "Hoop World" interviewed Daben. "You performed well in this league and are the defensive pillar of the team. What do you think about winning the championship?"

Big Ben said excitedly: "Defense is my job. I feel great. I can run freely on the field, block shots, and grab rebounds. I want to thank the coach for trusting me."

The reporter asked: "Do you think you will get the Knicks contract? Will your height be some kind of hindrance?"

"Hopefully, I'm fully prepared. I don't think height is a hindrance. Charles Oakley is not tall. It's more important to be brave in the paint. I've seen a lot of Charles' games. He's a great defender. I Always trying to learn something from him."

Big Ben and Oakley have known each other for a long time and regard Oakley as a big brother, which is why he especially wants to join the Knicks. He doesn't want to say this in front of the media, unless one day he becomes famous.

Yang Rui was about to return to the locker room after taking a photo with the players when he was stopped by a blond female reporter.

"Hi, I'm a reporter from the Los Angeles Sports Channel, may I have a moment of your time?"

"Of course." Yang Rui smiled.

The cameraman pointed the camera at him, and Yang Rui was a little nervous. Facing the camera alone is different from sitting and coaching on the sidelines.

"May I ask how old you are? What's your name?"

"23, Jerry Young."

The female reporter was stunned and asked in amazement: "You became the assistant coach of the Knicks at the age of 23 and led the team to achieve good results. How did you do it? Do you have any secrets?"

"Tom Thibodeau and I went to the management for an interview to discuss basketball tactics, and then we stayed together. This is not a secret, but strength." Yang Rui said very simply with a smile on his face.

The female reporter felt that he was extremely high profile and extremely confident.

"Do you have anything to say about the Knicks?"

"Jeff Van Gundy was a young coach when he joined the Knicks. Now he continues the Knicks' tradition of valuing people's talents regardless of age. I am very grateful to him and the management for giving me the opportunity to prove myself."

The female reporter asked: "How much do you rate yourself for this summer league?"

"Full marks.

"Yang Rui laughed.

If humility is hypocritical and he gives himself low grades, what about the coaches of the teams that lost to the Knicks? It can only be fired, right?

The reporter asked: "Where do you think you will go in the future? After the NBA regular season starts, do you have the confidence to help the team achieve good results?"

"Of course, I will work with other coaching staff to assist Jeff and arrange the most suitable tactics for the stars."

The interview ended quickly. Assistant coaches are rarely interviewed. Only Chinese such as Yang Rui, or future Spurs female coaches will have the opportunity to be exposed.

Yang Rui is satisfied. The Los Angeles Sports Channel should have a lot of viewers, which will increase his popularity. There are only a handful of people who have this honor at the beginning of their careers.

The most shocking thing now is not the fans, but Thomas Bentley's two classmates and friends. "Jerry", who they didn't answer before, led the Knicks to the summer championship, and there were reporters interviewing after the game.

Ilf Rosenberg's eyes were about to pop out, like Roger Rabbit who had been framed. The game was live on L.A. Sports, and Thomas called to let them watch.

His girlfriend Hannah McFarlin, also a student at Columbia University, asked: "Am I dreaming? That humble guy is actually an NBA coach at a record-breaking age?"

Ilf was in a state of bewilderment, not knowing what to say, Yang Rui's way of rising was harder than winning the lottery. Thomas letting them watch TV was like slapping them with action. Don't look down on others in the future, it's too embarrassing.

At this time, the phone rang.

Hannah picked it up. It was Thomas.

"Hey, let me tell you, now that I'm going to New York to develop with Jerry, you won't persuade me, will you?" Thomas proudly showed off on the other end of the phone.

"He is a coach, and you are in finance. Even in New York, you can't cooperate. Why insist?" Hannah smiled wryly.

"You are my good friends. We have only known each other for more than 4 years. I have known Jerry for 23 years. We have been a family since I can remember. Will you leave your only family in New York and develop yourself in Los Angeles?"

Hannah was silent. She had no reason to be dissatisfied. In the past, she only felt that Jerry was holding back and that Thomas' quality of life had declined. Now that he is an NBA coach, what can he say as a friend? There is no harm in getting to know such a great person.

Ilf waved and took the phone. "Tom, go to New York if you want. When you come to Los Angeles, ask Jerry to play with you. Don't forget us when you get rich."

"Of course I won't forget."

"You must be cautious when investing, and if you have any difficulties, just call." Ilf instructed.

"I won't be polite to you." Thomas paused for a moment and said with a smile: "Don't make the atmosphere so heavy, maybe we also have the opportunity to cooperate and do something together. If I have money, I will definitely start a company."

"Do you think I just like to work for others? It's not sure who will start the company first." Ilf snorted.

Thomas finished his internship the day before yesterday, chatted for a while and hung up the phone, and was about to fly back to New York with Yang Rui.

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