The rest is just noise

(Throw all those who asked "Where did the first five chapters go?" to the previous chapter and read the last paragraph)

"You bastards are going to an away game today, so you better cheer up!"

Louis shouted, looking very unhappy.

But there's a reason for this.

When he got up and weighed himself today, he found that his weight had increased by three kilograms. This was simply terrifying. Yesterday, he only drank three bottles of Coke and three normal meals plus a portion of fried rice as a midnight snack. How could he have gained three kilograms?

To this end, he called his fitness coach and asked.

This coach is good in every aspect, but there is one bad thing. He is a loyal fan of Ewing. It is certain that Ewing's words and deeds towards the public have had various negative effects on him.

So when Louis told him on the phone, "I've gained a few pounds. It's too difficult to lose weight. Dieting is painful and bad for the body. Taking medicine also has side effects. Exercise is too time-consuming. What I lack most."

It’s time, so how can you lose weight immediately?”

Then, fed up with the weak-willed Louis, this damn orangutan said directly: "I suggest you amputate your leg to lose weight."

It was his words that put Louis in a bad mood early in the morning.

Seeing that his mental state was not right, Tomjanovich was worried that he would affect tonight's game, so he just wanted to say a few words.

But Louis knew him so well that before Tomjanovich even opened his mouth, he knew what he was going to say.

"Rudy, I need to calm down. Let's take a step back and talk."

Whenever Tomjanovich couldn't understand what Louis was talking about, he would look at Zhao Yuanzheng.

Although Zhao Yuanzheng has not known Louis as long as Tomjanovich, he is often the fastest among the coaching staff to understand Louis' meaning.

Tomjanovich thinks this is probably due to the same origin. Anyway, he will not admit that he is not as smart as Zhao Yuanzheng.

Zhao Yuanzheng explained: "We usually walk 70-80 steps per minute, and walking backwards will be slower, so it will take at least two hours to complete the 10,000 steps. What does Coach Lu mean that we can communicate after two hours?

"

Only then did Louis snort contentedly: "Yeah."

One of the great blessings in life is to have a friend who can read your subtext.

In this matter, Tomjanovich lacks some spirituality.

Because Louis was in a bad mood, the Knicks' special plane had no atmosphere in the first place, but now it felt more like someone had been murdered, with no one breathing heavily.

After arriving in Portland, the local media first staged a wave of "friendly greetings" for Louis.

"Coach Lu, there are rumors that there is a rift in your relationship with Benj. Is this true?"

"It's true! It's absolutely true!"

Louis looked at them like fools.

"Last night, Patrick knocked Benj down with a punch. I was eager for revenge and picked up a brick and smashed Benj's head. But he is like Deadpool, has an immortal body and recovers very quickly, so you should watch

There are no traces left.”

Louis specifically "reminded": "Also, don't ask him about this matter, he won't admit it."

No matter how stupid the reporter is, he still knows that Louis is making fun of them.

However, they still have to ask the rightful owner about this matter.

When Wilson heard a reporter ask whether there was a problem in his relationship with Louis, he answered seriously and seriously: "There may be problems in my relationship with anyone, except Coach Lu. I will only play for him, and I will always play for him."

There will be no conflict with him, we have a common goal."

Seeing that the provocation failed, the Portland reporter asked: "What is your evaluation of MJ's state in this series?"

"He played very well, and I need to cheer too."

Wilson still has a near-perfect public image.

To his fans, except for the fact that he likes old women, which is annoying, there is nothing wrong with him.

Ewing has never been able to do this.

He couldn't calmly talk to reporters about the same problem.

Also asked about his relationship with Louis, Ewing's answer was surprisingly consistent with Louis.

"As you wish, my coach and I fight every day, but I always win."

Ewing was so serious that reporters wanted to believe him.

But Ewing would suddenly say, "I was kidding you!" after reporters gained confidence in him.

This is a strange guy, whose every word and action cannot be understood using conventional logic.

On the way to the hotel, the Knicks saw the welcome ceremony prepared for them by Portlanders.

Louis was labeled a racist because in "When the Garden was Eden" he described Ewing as a "gorilla".

Ewing is seen as a tragedy master II (potential HIV carrier) and an irresponsible male dog as well as the father of countless illegitimate children.

Wilson's photo was photoshopped onto an ugly-looking old woman.

Seeing this, Louis became even more angry: "These bastards!"

And their anger can only stop at the bus.

The more in-depth you delve into, the easier it is to be led by others.

Just like Alan Guo hates people calling him "big nephew" and has mentioned it many times, but he was drowned in the response of "Okay, big nephew" from fans who lack empathy.

In the end, he broke out and issued a stern statement, which triggered the most bizarre public relations incident in CBA history. Because people who would call Mr. Guo "big nephew" are usually his fans, so when he reacted violently to this

, those fans who support him and call him this are inevitably upset, while the endless black fans feel like they have found a treasure.

Because they got a trump card to disgust Mr. Guo, which was to call him "big nephew".

This is the weirdest part of this incident.

In some respects, Major General Guo got his wish. His fans will no longer call him nephew, but thousands of anti-fans on the Internet are "very willing" to be his uncle if they make him unhappy, and this extends to away games.

Those fans who tried to disrupt his mind when he was shooting free throws were also more than willing to temporarily recognize a nephew.

That's why the Knicks can't dwell on these things.

Once someone targets you, you can never get rid of it.

If I want to be angry now, I can only be angry at John Salley who was irresponsible and boastful about this.

Just when Louis wanted to find this person and curse a few words, he was told that Selly did not come with the team to the away game this time.

Because Louis did not put him on the active list for the next game.

Ewing suggested to him to "stay away from the edge" because Louis would get angry when he saw him.

So Selly didn't come.

Hearing that it was Ewing who gave Selly the advice, Louis didn't know whether to be angry or laugh.

Ewing was also a victim of the "Garden of Eden Incident". This guy is quite open now. Could slapping Benj have a miraculous effect? ​​If so, maybe he should find someone to slap him. He has too many things to worry about.

After the Knicks arrived at the hotel, according to Louis' request, no one was allowed to have contact with the media until the end of the game that night.

In addition, after checking into the hotel, all players and assistant coaches must go to his room for a pre-match meeting.

Normally, pre-game meetings are held in the training hall, but Louis doesn't want the players to relax until then.

Since the playoffs, the Trail Blazers' state has been improving, and they have become stronger and stronger.

Therefore, the Knicks also need to tighten up.

For tonight's game, Louis prepared extremely carefully.

"Is everyone here?"

Zhao Yuanzheng nodded: "Well, we're all here."

"Then let's get started."

"In the past two games, the Trail Blazers have achieved rare offensive efficiency at our home court, but the main variables are three people: Mitch, Isiah, and the Lithuanian."

"When dealing with Isiah, our first criterion is to let him shoot from mid- to long-range, but if he wants to break through, we will do everything possible to stop him!" Louis said seriously, "I don't care what method you use, just do it

Stop him!"

Hearing this, Rodman mentioned something: "Don't the Trail Blazers have a rule that prohibits layups? We can use it too. Why do we let them keep attacking our breakthrough players?"

Louis was pleased with Rodman's ability to draw inferences from one example.

"The second is the Lithuanian. I found that there is only one person in our team who can guard him in high and low positions without distinction." Louis stared at Ewing.

This matter belongs to him alone.

You Yuan said decisively: "Put it on me!"

"The last one is Mickey. In principle, Benj is still the main defender. During the rotation, Dennis or Russ (Reggie Williams) will defend. This is a single defense, but Mickey cannot be defeated by one person. If he breaks through,

No matter which direction he comes from, I want to see three people blocking him. If he catches the ball on the weak side, attack him immediately. If he catches the ball on the strong side, force him to shoot. If he wants to attack the basket with the ball,

Come on, don’t hesitate, just foul!”

There is no need to say more about Jordan’s three-pointers.

After the lesson learned in the second game, Louis has asked everyone who may face him not to give him the opportunity to shoot three-pointers.

This is why Louis focused on Jordan's breakthrough.

The biggest difference between Jordan with three-pointers and Jordan without three-pointers is this.

When Jordan's three-pointers were inaccurate, he could still use free throws to gain defensive space.

But once his three-pointers are as accurate as they were in the second game, then for this monster who is one of the top three ball-handling threats in history, the breakthrough will be unstoppable, so arrangements must be made on the way.

Afterward, Kemp asked, "What about Fat Boy?"

Louis smiled lightly and said: "Don't worry about that guy, his performance in the past two games was not as good as Mickey in the first game."