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Chapter 853: Sense of Crisis and Jealousy

Chris Jackson's outstanding performance in the Battle of Tianwang Mountain made him a popular player for the Knicks.

At the same time, in the first intra-team match after returning to the Blue Palace, he also became the leader of the giant shoulder.

Ewing's team already knows how good he is, and they won't be polite in defending him. Because Jackson has proven that if he can't suppress his touch from the beginning, his performance will get better and better.

It was the performance of Game5 that made Stockton truly regard J as a competitor.

Jackson had several qualities that worried him.

The first is that his playing style is advanced enough.

In Stockton's view, Jackson's style of play is heretical, unorthodox, and unsustainable. If he doesn't like it, he won't play that way. However, even if everyone in the world doesn't like this style of play, as long as Louis likes it,

, j will hit the ball.

After a season of observation, Stockton found that Louis' view of J was not just a liking, but an appreciation that fit his coaching philosophy.

Before meeting Louis, J was disliked by two teams in a row and was recognized as a parallel player.

Now, Louis has not only rejuvenated him, played his own value, and left a performance in the Finals that Stockton has never had before.

He is still very young and this is only his second season. If he continues to develop at this rate, who can guarantee that he will not threaten his position in the future?

This is why Stokes is more vigilant towards J and tries every means to suppress him through intra-team competitions.

Louis stood in the corridor on the second floor watching the match.

Stockton's change in attitude towards J is foreseeable, after all, the latter played an amazing performance.

Due to the Times' mindless praise of the Knicks, everyone has forgotten J's heroic performance in the Battle of Tianwang Mountain.

From this point of view, the Knicks are a blessing in disguise.

If J is praised as a hero, it's hard for the other defenders on the team.

Stockton, in particular, was the first player to enter the long-term plan after Louis came to New York. He has outstanding achievements. Although he has never been as important as Ewing and Wilson, the Knicks' offensive system will not be the same without his participation.

So smooth.

He and J are two kinds of players.

As long as the Knicks' system remains unchanged, Stockton is certain.

Louis does appreciate Chris Jackson more, because his style of play is similar to that of 1968's "2001: A Space Odyssey" and 2008's "Avatar". Both movies transcended their own era and subject matter, and let people know that movies can be made this way.

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Like them, his style of play transcended that of his contemporaries.

Except for Louis, there is no other coach in the professional league who can make good use of him. This is why Louis values ​​him and why he trusts Louis.

Louis never thought about letting J replace Stockton. In fact, his plan was to use the fact that "only he can use J well" to make the latter accept the position of substitute calmly.

But how can people’s hearts be as perfect as they want?

When Louis watched Stockton use those unattractive moves on J on the second floor, he only felt ironic.

Even high-minded people like Stockton have times when they feel a sense of crisis.

From the perspective of strengthening competition within the team, this is not a bad thing.

But the Knicks have enough conflicts already.

If contradictions can be guided correctly, they can also bring benefits. However, most people who have tried to control the power of contradictions since ancient times will lose control of the contradictions at the last moment.

But things have come to this, and Louis can only wait and see what happens.

From Louis' perspective, Stockton did dirty things to J at least six times.

Five of them were "blocked shots" directed at thugs.

Those hands that couldn't cover the ball showed bloody red fingerprints on J's body.

The Jamaica Stars' defense against J is also beyond the normal competition standards.

When facing J, they will use greater strength to fight.

This caused j to fall to the ground frequently.

It seems that Stockton is not the only one who is jealous of him.

For example, Vernon Maxwell, this mad dog with a fiery nature, was more vicious than Stockton when he attacked him, but he was not as good at hiding his intentions as Stockton.

He just goes after people.

The extremely high defensive intensity allowed J to make 0 of 11 shots from the field.

He didn't even get a free throw. This was his worst game.

Due to his slump, Big Shoulder Wind suffered a disastrous defeat.

"Aren't your moves too big?" Miller complained for J, "What about it?"

Just as Ewing and the others were about to speak, Louis said before him: "That's what I meant."

"coach?"

"After the last game, Portland will definitely be on guard against J. If he can't withstand this level of impact, then he may not be able to contribute to us in the next game because Portlanders are so defensive about it.

The defense he made must far exceed the defense he encountered in the Blue Palace today."

J said calmly: "Thank you, I will be ready."

Louis smiled and said: "Don't worry too much, if you can't get into the state by then, I will replace you and adjust."

After that, J left.

Louis turned around and said with an ugly face: "You guys, come to my office."

Stockton rarely got scolded.

"John, if you can show half as much ferocity as you do on the training field during the game, I will be very happy!" Louis yelled, slamming the table, "In fact, you have never performed better in any game than you just did.

fierce!"

Stockton said solemnly: "If he wants to fight, he must withstand this kind of confrontation."

"Is this something you should be concerned about?"

"What the hell does this have to do with you?" Louis said angrily, "Who will fight and who won't fight has nothing to do with any of you. Remember, I have the final say here! As long as I am here, who the hell

You have to pass me if you want to play. J just played a wonderful game. You treat him like this. If one day his performance stabilizes, are you going to fucking hurt him? This way you will never

They all belong to the Knicks!”

Stokes' pride was hurt by Louis and he said in shame: "I would never do that!"

"You wouldn't do that? I can't see it, John, I thought you were mature enough, but it turns out I was wrong." Louis pointed to the door, "Get out, apologize to J, and tell him you just want him to get used to it in advance.

Confrontation in Portland, tell him you only have his best interests at heart!"

"As for you guys, if I see you joining forces to bully a specific person again, don't blame me for falling out!"

Later, Louis heard that Stockton apologized to J in front of the entire team, and the matter was over.

Has it really passed? Louis asked himself at that time.

If jealousy and a sense of crisis appear at the same time, there are only two ways to eliminate it, either to resolve the crisis or to feel inferior.

If the crisis is resolved, it means that J is just a flash in the pan, and finally becomes a parallel import. This is unacceptable to Louis. If Stockton feels inferior, let’s not say whether this is possible. Even if it does happen, it will definitely be carried out. A fierce competition within the team.

If Stockton's pride cannot bear it, it is possible to apply for a trade and leave the team.

Just like Ewing and Wilson.

If Wilson hadn't been a team-oriented person, World War III would have begun within the Knicks.

Stockton and J seem to have no possibility of triggering a three-game war, but who can be sure?

Louis is a person who likes to imagine the worst outcome in everything.

Just because things are calm today doesn't mean the future will be calm.

two days later

madison square garden

The pioneers, who had already stepped on the last train home for fishing, did not engage in any other extravagant activities.

Before the game started, Pat Riley said to Louis: "Coach Lu, let's play an upright game!"

"It turns out that the previous games were not played in an upright and upright manner. Oh my god! Coach Riley, what unconscionable thing did you do behind my back?" Louis joked.

"Coach Lu, maybe I should thank the New York Times. Thanks to them, Michael has always maintained the highest fighting spirit these days." Riley also glanced at J who was warming up, "Of course, it is undeniable that that The magical guard greatly stimulated Michael. These days, Michael can even dream about his three-pointers."

Louis didn't know if he could interpret Riley's words to mean that the Trail Blazers planned to rely on the power of superstars to fight the Knicks to the death?

Later, Louis saw the Trail Blazers' roster and he confirmed it.

Yes, that's what they think.