Start coaching the Thunder, starting with Westbrook

Chapter 191 Turtle Suit
The results of the third round of the All-Star voting came out, and this time Durant's lead was even bigger, which should benefit from a 53-point performance and a 48-point performance.

Especially in these few games, Westbrook happened to be absent, and Ibaka was also absent. He is undoubtedly a single-core leader.

And there is also no doubt that no matter what the reason is, whether it is a conflict with the head coach or he is really unwell, Westbrook's impression points have been greatly reduced because of his absence for a few games.

After all, whether it is Paul, Harden or Curry, they are too fierce this season, and Kobe’s huge popularity, Jeremy Lin also has a large number of domestic fans to support him. After all, he is Chinese, with a pleasant face, and in Houston, he has inherited Dayao’s "inheritance" just like Harden.

Parker behind him played steadily because of the good record of the Spurs. If it weren't for the lack of good data and lack of star flavor, he might have surpassed him.

Ibaka has made a small improvement, but the hope of getting in is still not great. Antetokounmpo and Reggie have both squeezed into the top ten in the front and back courts because of the fierceness during this period.

Oh, Antetokounmpo and the fans in Europe are helping.

Although they are definitely just running with them this time, but with such an experience, the next time they come back will be smoother-mainly Antetokounmpo, Reggie, there is still little hope for Westbrook in the Thunder, and they will not have such an opportunity when they go out. After all, the team has given them too much bonus, and their performance is not much better than others.

Finally, on the 11th, before the game against the Bucks, Westbrook took the initiative to come to Li Sheng's office to find him.

Li Sheng knew that he couldn't hold back at last, it was because he was a bit ruthless this time, he pressed it as soon as he said it, without even an explanation or excuse.

The record of three wins and one loss, Durant, Antetokounmpo and Reggie's performance during this period also left many people speechless.

It's also fortunate that Westbrook was not stupid enough to let his team put pressure on him, which would only irritate Li Sheng even more, and would not do him any good.

Maybe his team is smart enough to know what not to do at this time.

"Coach..." After Westbrook knocked on the door and came in, he looked at Li Sheng, hesitant to speak.

Li Sheng looked up at him, but smiled, and asked him to sit down before asking: "How is your rest recently?"

Wei Shao froze for a moment, then couldn't help but smile bitterly.

He also couldn't tell whether Li Sheng was deliberately mocking him, or simply caring.

Anyway, he sounds harsh, especially in his current situation, which makes people feel even more ironic.

Obviously he didn't do anything...

Oh, he remembered what his manager and girlfriend had advised him to say. Although he didn't want to admit it, he did intend to fool Li Sheng a little bit before, thinking that as long as he behaved well, Li Sheng would have no chance to press him down again.

But I didn't expect Li Shengzhen to have the courage to do so without hesitation, and it is impossible for him to perform well all the time. If he catches a chance,
This reminded him of the team's thirteen-game winning streak before, and he could only sit on the bench. He didn't want to experience it again.

Although the Thunder seemed to be in a downturn after losing him this time, losing a game after three consecutive victories, but the performance of Reggie and Antetokounmpo made the outside world question him, which made him a little unbearable.

In fact, the team paid more attention to protecting him, and Li Sheng did not take the initiative to talk about topics related to him. He avoided reporters' questions as much as he could. After all, if he really said something, the false contradiction might become a real contradiction.

"I know your purpose, but do you know my purpose?"

Westbrook was silent, Li Sheng didn't mind, and continued: "Remember what I told you during the summer league? Now let me describe it to you again: If you still go your own way and don't really want to make changes and sacrifices for the team.

"First of all, it will be difficult for our team to break through in the West. Don't tell me that you think we can win the Spurs now, or even the Grizzlies? And if you are willing to actively integrate into the team's system and do what I arrange, I am confident that you can maximize your energy.

"Of course you can choose to continue. It is indeed impossible for me to keep you on the bench. Sooner or later I will play you. But I have also proved myself. At worst, I will slap my ass and leave this season. If this season is such a good situation but cannot win the championship, guess what KD will think?
"You haven't played in these few games, have you seen his sacrifice? When he needs to stand up, he has nothing to say, and he can really stand up, but if his teammates have a chance to perform, he definitely doesn't mind others being the focus.

"You should feel very familiar, right? Because KD has always been doing this when you are on the court. He feels that you need to hold the ball more to get back to your form, and even found me to ask you to give you more singles opportunities. Because in his heart, there is only the championship, only the highest stage, and he also knows that only by winning that can he truly gain outside recognition.

"It's not just him, everyone on the team is working hard for a win and a championship right now. Would you be happy if their efforts were wasted because of you alone? I'm definitely not happy anyway, so I won't allow anyone to sabotage their efforts, not even you."

When Li Sheng said this, he suddenly pointed at Westbrook, stared into his eyes, and said word by word: "If you don't want to listen to me and want to act willfully, then you will be my enemy. Are you ready?"

Westbrook's heart was shocked. He stared at him like this, and he felt a faint feeling of fear.

Needless to say, Li Sheng exchanged things again, adding "majesty" to himself.

[Majesty: As a head coach, you must have majesty. Wia and momentum are illusory, but they are real things that can increase the persuasiveness of words, enhance the oppression of momentum, and make the other party unknowingly overwhelmed by your power]

Li Sheng knows that Westbrook will take the soft and not the hard, and even if he takes the soft, it depends on the situation, but he feels that sometimes he must be tough, such as now.

And KD is indeed a weakness of Westbrook. Regardless of what Durant thinks in his heart, during the Thunder years, the two have come from the trough to the peak together, supporting each other, which somewhat means sharing weal and woe.

In fact, Durant at this time would also care about Westbrook's feelings and would be willing to give in to him, but Westbrook's expressions often make people wonder if he has good intentions.

After all, many people only look at the result, regardless of the process or the starting point.

"Since you can come to me, it means that you have figured it out. This is a good thing. We have made it clear today that this will never happen again. The outside world is waiting to see our jokes, so we will slap them in the face.

"I hope I won't really see the day when KD leaves or you leave the Thunder. I hope you can stay here and become the totem of this city. Maybe I will be in it too..."

Wei Shao was startled, slowly raised his head, then looked at Li Sheng, and nodded slowly again.

Only then did Li Sheng laugh, and then suddenly said: "Let's go, let's go to the arena together, I'll shoot with you, and see how your recent training is doing?"

(End of this chapter)