The rest is just noise

May 6, 1983

The Celtics and Bucks went into overtime at the Milwaukee Arena.

Just tonight, God intends to expel the green ghost.

Sampson picked up his sixth foul at the end of the fourth quarter of regular time and was ejected from the game. Laimbeer suffered a vicious elbow from Bob Lanier, causing his eyes to bleed and he was carried off the court.

Isiah Thomas put aside his negative emotions and fought hard.

For the third consecutive life-or-death battle, he was the Celtics' most powerful player because of Bird's poor touch.

Although the Smiling Assassin scored 34 points, the Bucks still narrowly won by 1 point.

4 to 2

The Bucks advanced, and watching them celebrate each other as if they had won the championship, Louis only felt ironic.

If he had been coaching this series from the beginning, perhaps the big score would have been reversed.

Because they were trailing 0-3, they had no room for error.

The objective conditions were unfavorable to Louis. He temporarily took over a team whose morale was at rock bottom and had no time to adjust. Moreover, it started with a 0-3 start. If the Bucks win one game to advance, they need to win 4 games in a row.

He let out a sigh of relief. No matter what, he had 2 wins and 1 loss in the three games he coached. He had no reason to blame himself.

He has done everything in his power to delay the outcome of this series.

Louis walks up to Don Nelson.

Nelson lamented: "If you had been the Celtics' head coach from the beginning, maybe the outcome of this series would have been different."

"Congratulations." Louis smiled unequivocally and generously congratulated Nelson and his Bucks.

At the press conference that night, Bird, who never liked to actively greet the media, was the first to speak: "We won't stay here for too long. This is an unacceptable loss."

Bird had a triple-double. Although his offensive touch was not good, he was very comprehensive and was able to exert his influence on both ends of the game.

When reporters once again ignored Thomas' 34 points and focused on asking Bird questions, he thought of Louis' words.

The reporter asked him: "What is the reason why your status fluctuates so much?"

Bird replied: "Ask Isiah. Without him, we wouldn't be able to reach overtime. He is the one among us who maintains his condition best."

Thomas may not appreciate Bird's compliment.

Because everyone knows that the problem is not between Bird and Thomas, but that the reporter deliberately amplified Bird's image.

Their interview style always makes people think that the Celtics only have Bird as a star.

"I have nothing to say. Next season, we will be better."

Thomas ended the media's questions directly.

"Coach Lu, what do you think of these three games?"

This was the final question. Louis looked at the other person and said calmly: "As a rookie in the coaching position, I am grateful. There are many players on our team who are older than me, and their views on basketball are much stronger than mine."

I, but they are willing to accept my command, which is the greatest affirmation for me."

Thomas listened to Louis' words carefully.

In Game 5, after abandoning him, the Celtics fought hard in that game.

After the game, Louis didn't specifically talk to him, didn't explain why he wasn't used, and didn't say anything.

Tonight, Louis still put him in the starting lineup and assigned him tactics. He carefully completed Louis' arrangements. So he stayed on the court.

This is what Louis values ​​as a coach.

What he cares about is whether you listen to him. As for anything else, as long as it doesn't affect the team, he doesn't bother to pay attention at all.

Isiah Thomas remembers this.

They returned to the dressing room together and Louis closed the door.

"Are you very unwilling?"

Louis asked.

"I think you all know very well that in terms of strength, we are above the Bucks. If the series is played again, we will win very cleanly."

Louis smiled lightly and asked: "Why is this happening? Why? Why did you lose the first three games in that way?"

According to the general practice, if you lose in the playoffs, the coaches can say a few comforting words in the locker room and then leave.

K.C Jones narrowed his eyes, why did Louis look like he was going to launch an attack to accuse him?

"Let me put it bluntly." Louis said loudly, "You don't like Coach Fitch, you want him to dismiss get out of class, so you joined forces to play passively and gave up those three games. Now, I stand here to prove your

The plan was a complete success. Am I right?"

Ranbir turned into a one-eyed dragon. His eyeball was fine, but there was a big hole in the corner of his eye.

"Exactly!" he responded to Louis.

"Damn!" Louis pointed at Ranbir angrily, "Do you fucking think this is a big deal?"

Ranbir didn't dare to reply with a playful smile.

"To be honest, I should thank you for doing this. Because of you, I became the youngest head coach in the history of the league. What you did put me in a position that is seriously inconsistent with my age." Louis said.

His tone changed and he suddenly criticized the players fiercely, "But don't think I will thank you! You bunch of morally corrupt bastards can play passively just to get rid of a coach you don't like. You are sorry for what you got."

I'm sorry for the salary, the fans who support you, the management's expectations, and yourselves!"

"You set a bad example! From today on, as long as the players don't like their coach, they can sacrifice the game in exchange for the other party's dismissal. Congratulations, bastards, you have successfully created a new era.

In history and in the future, all of you will be remembered as 'pioneers'. I have never seen such a shameless player!"

"enough!"

Bird stood up and roared: "I'm not on the same side as them!"

"Hillbilly, do you think you are innocent?" Louis asked sarcastically.

"I never give up a game!" Bird said confidently.

"Oh, really?" Louis sneered, "I admit that you have an attitude on the court. I believe you are the bastard who wants to win the most among these bastards. But let me tell you, don't think that you are the one who plays your best.

Innocent! You witnessed these bastards raping your professionalism. You watched them humiliate Coach Fitch off the court but just kept silent and made useless efforts! You thought you had no regrets, let me tell you.

,Silence is not the solution to the problem, you are a fucking accomplice!”

K.C. Jones discovers he never knew Louis.

The Louis he was familiar with could make friends with everyone and would never swear or yell loudly. Today, he saw Louis ferociously scolding the players for their behavior and asking them to take responsibility for this series.

Bird's face turned red after being scolded by Louis, and he was so angry that he couldn't say a word.

"If you hate Coach Fitch, you can jointly write to Reid and ask him to replace him; if Reid doesn't care, you can write to Mr. Mandrian. I believe that no one can ignore your joint letter.

Coach Fitch would have left in a more dignified manner, but you got rid of him at the cost of ending the season!"

"Don't glare at me. I'm just an acting coach. I don't give a damn what you bastards think of me!"

"Now, pack your things, tuck your tail like a sissy who lost her dick and go back to the hotel!"

Louis walked toward the door angrily, and K.C was so frightened that he immediately made way for him.

Louis slammed the door hard and left. Through the door, the players could still hear the former's curse - "A bunch of shameless bastards! Silly! I'm so stupid@￥#"

Neither K.C. Jones nor Rudy Tomjanovich understood why Louie did what he did.

He took over Fitch's team and quickly lifted the team's morale, successfully winning two games and allowing the Celtics to leave with dignity.

Presumably no one has any doubts about his ability.

However, Louis smashed his results in just ten minutes.

He tore off the faces of these millionaires, threw them to the ground, and shit in front of them.

"If he pushed harder, I would cry in shame."

Laimbeer forced himself to speak, which improved the atmosphere in the locker room.

However, the humiliation inflicted by Louis made their cheeks burn.

Losing Game 6 ended this series. They were originally unwilling to give up.

Now they feel shame and shame. Yes, as Louis said, they drove Fitch away by raping their professionalism.

On the bus back to the hotel, no one spoke.

Louis fell asleep in his seat. These days, he was too nervous to fall asleep. He only closed his eyes for an average of 4 hours a day, and his sleep quality was extremely low.

He knew that his future and destiny depended on his performance in fighting the fire.

If he performs well, he may be able to skyrocket. If he screws up, he may have to wait a few more years.

He didn't want to wait, so he devoted himself to it every day.

The next day, they returned to Boston on time.

A group of reporters were waiting outside the airport.

A reporter from the "Boston Morning News" asked Louis: "What did the end of Game 6 teach you? How did you evaluate the players' performance?"

"There is no special inspiration. If you can't win, go home. All of us know this." The players walked past Louis one by one and heard him say, "I am very satisfied with the performance of the players. They persevered like warriors."

In the end, you can't find a better team than them in the league. The only problem is how to stimulate all their energy, but I am basically satisfied with the process of the few games I coached. They played with passion and wanted to

To win, you can see the full professional attitude and spirit. I am proud of them and it is an honor to lead such a group of people forward."

"Proud of us and honored to lead us?" Ranbir chuckled softly, "I believe it, what about you?"