The Whip of the God of Basketball

Arizona is in the hottest and driest season of the year. The scorching sun in the sky and the naked wasteland have made the temperature in Phoenix in the south central region reach over 30 degrees. Phoenix means Phoenix in English, but in Indian language, it means a hot place.

But for Phoenix basketball fans, today's news is like rain from heaven. An unknown small newspaper from Las Vegas published a report saying that Fox Leon will come back to play for Phoenix.

No one believed it at first, because that newspaper could only publish some gossip and gossip. There are so many sports news media in Las Vegas, why would they publish news from this newspaper? But not long after, some insiders contacted the Suns management office, staff, and Steve Kerr by phone, and they all confirmed that Fox Leon would join the Suns to coach Nash.

As a result, the entire NBA league exploded. The unknown tabloid sold out of stock and reprinted it. Because they had first-hand photo information, other newspapers kept calling to ask for relevant information. The lucky reporter and the lucky newspaper made a fortune from it.

Leon and Nash left for Phoenix the next day, where they met with the team management and the new manager to discuss matters related to the new season.

On the way, Leon received a call from Woj.

"You son of a bitch, why don't you tell me such an important thing? Just grab a random tabloid reporter in Las Vegas, ask him to take a picture of you, tell him your decision, and then that's it?" Woj looked very angry on the phone. Of course, this was only superficial. Woj knew that Leon had given him enough inside information. He was just a little discouraged. As a friend, Leon did not tell him such an important thing.

Leon could tell that he apologized to Woj and said he was just acting on a whim.

"I just want to find a reporter and let him tell me. It's not a big deal. Do I have to notify the TV station, put on a TV show, pick a time, and tell the whole United States on TV that I have to make a decision? Where am I going to coach? If I go, it will be so embarrassing if I don’t win the championship.”

"Okay, okay, I know what you think, you damn pseudo-low-key person. As compensation, can you tell me a little bit about the Suns' trading or signing plans?" Woj wanted to get some information from Leon.

"No." Leon refused simply.

"Why?"

"Because I don't have a plan either."

"Screw you, I bet you had a plan in your head from the moment you decided to join the Sun!"

Leon couldn't comment, chatted with Woj for a few more words, changed the topic, and hung up the phone. Leon knew that there were some things that he couldn't tell Woj yet because it wasn't time to set off the smoke bomb yet.

Then, Leon and Nash arrived at the American Airlines Center, home of the Suns, which contains the Suns' offices. Today, the team's owner Savo, new manager Cole, and other team executives and important staff The staff will welcome Leon here and hold a small meeting for him.

For the first time under the leadership of Nash, Leon entered a place he had never been to at the American Airlines Center. In the past, he appeared in the away locker room, player tunnel and courtside. Now, he decided to start a new coaching career here. .

In a small conference room at the American Airlines Center, Leon met Savo, who had been waiting for him for a long time, and Steve Kerr, who was very happy. Savo stepped forward and gave Leon a big hug, obviously he was very fond of Leon. Very happy to arrive.

"You are very, very, very welcome. When I see you, I feel like I am seeing the golden shadow of the O'Brien Cup!" Savo made no secret of his happiness and greed for the championship. Yes, He invited Steve Kerr and Fox Leon over just to fight for the championship and more benefits.

Leon smiled and shook his head and said: "Mr. Savo, you must always remember that the key to winning the championship is your players, like Steve Nash. With him in the Suns, there is hope of winning the championship."

Leon's words are very popular with Savo, because the decision to sign Nash has always been Savo's proud work and has been the key to his revival of the Suns in recent years. Leon's praise of Nash is his praise of Savo.

Cole quietly said to Leon: "You have become good at flattering." Leon said to Cole: "You still haven't become smarter."

Cole is certainly smart enough, otherwise he would not have won the championship, would not have enjoyed so much success in the league, and would not have been able to obtain the position of general manager of the Suns.

So at the team's communication meeting about the development of next season, Cole expressed his views. He said: "We know that we have been blocked from the finals for three consecutive seasons. Who did we lose to? ? Duncan, Nowitzki, and who won the championship? Leon knows, Kevin Garnett."

"Then we should get Kevin Garnett here?" Savo interjected, causing everyone to laugh, because everyone knew that this was almost impossible.

Cole smiled, shook his head, and continued: "Aside from Kevin, there is another person who can deal with these insiders in the West, especially Duncan."

Cole deliberately let it slip, but Leon said: "Stop talking about Steve, I don't agree to let O'Neal come to the Suns."

The smile on Cole's face disappeared, and others looked surprised. First of all, they didn't expect that Cole was talking about O'Neal, and secondly, they didn't expect that Leon rejected Cole's opinion without waiting for Cole to finish. , you know, but Cole strongly recommended Leon to be the head coach of the Suns. Didn't the two of them exchange ideas in private?

In fact, everyone was right. Cole had never exchanged ideas with Leon in private, because when Cole invited Leon, Leon agreed without saying a word, which was a surprise to Cole. As expected, Cole went to contact the Suns to hand over the situation. Who knew that after Leon arrived, he would not give himself face and directly denied his most important idea.

Cole really wanted to get Olney. Looking at the past few years in the Western Conference, only O'Neal can compete with Duncan and the Spurs. Later, O'Neal fought with Kobe and went to the Heat. As a result, he was continuously attacked by Leon and the Celtics. Suppressed and frustrated, now is the opportunity for O'Neal to return to the West and fight against Duncan.

Cole also wanted to express his thoughts, but boss Savo said: "Fox, tell me what you think."

Cole could only close his mouth depressedly and wait for Leon to speak. Leon said: "I think the Suns' offense should become stronger."

Hearing what Leon said, Savo's eyes lit up. Although Cole's idea seemed reasonable, in the past two years, Savo has focused more on the team's box office than just the championship. The bombardment that began in 2005 made the Suns With his popularity skyrocketing throughout the league, Savo naturally made a lot of money. He really wants a championship this year, but of course he would be most happy if he could win the championship and sell tickets at the same time.

Leon asked Savo a question. He asked: "Mr. Savo, we all know that the Spurs have caused a lot of trouble for the Suns. In 2005 and this year, if, I mean if, you are removed from the Spurs lineup. If you had to pick one player, who would you pick?"

Leon posed a difficult question to Savo. This is a question that is often asked in some forums, asking you to randomly pick people from strong teams. How can this be a good thing in reality?

But Savo still thought about this issue seriously. Of course, the first thing that came to his mind was Duncan. Yes, no one in the NBA doesn't want to get Duncan, just like no one doesn't want to get Leon. But Savo frowned and thought carefully, and finally replied: "I will choose Manu Ginobili."

Leon clapped his hands and said, "Yes, the answer is the same as mine. The sun needs a demon sword."