Start coaching the Thunder, starting with Westbrook

Chapter 35 Are you fucking looking for faults?

Westbrook froze for a moment, then stood up abruptly.

He could still bear what Li Sheng said before, but at this moment he finally couldn't bear it anymore.

Now Collins and Udoka couldn't sit still anymore, two two-meter-high men came over to "protect" Westbrook, and then looked at Li Sheng with a bit of complaint.

Why did you say you provoked him?
Fortunately, Westbrook doesn't fight, his big moves are only on the court, and he hasn't hurt anyone. He is not that kind of villain. Otherwise, they are really worried about whether they can stop him. After all, it is impossible to really give him hard.

Li Sheng still has the boss behind him, but they dare not offend Westbrook.

Li Sheng quickly raised his hand and said with a smile: "Relax, I'm just making assumptions, do you understand?"

Westbrook stared at Li Sheng, and said firmly: "I will continue to play in the team. KD and I promised that we will bring Oklahoma City a championship... definitely!"

Then he sneered and said, "It's you, I'm afraid you won't be able to wait until then."

Hearing this, Li Sheng couldn't help but secretly sighed, thinking that in the business alliance, this kind of promise is bullshit, the situation will change, and so will people.

How did you feel when you were "betrayed" by two partners in the future?
When you later even left the Thunder to play "brother basketball", I don't know how you felt?
How does it feel when you spend a season with the Lakers as a bad guy and a bad guy, and you end up with nothing, and even threatened by fans?
People like to look forward, but when the "before" becomes the future, they don't know how to learn from it.

"Well, I didn't intend to bring up this topic." Li Sheng shrugged. He noticed some fans watching here from the corner of his eye. He was obviously curious about what happened. He said helplessly, "Sit down first and listen to me, okay?"

Westbrook hesitated for a while, but he still didn't walk away, because Presti told him that Mr. Bennett valued Li Sheng very much, and if they had a conflict, the boss would be very embarrassed; moreover, he was also a little curious about what Li Sheng wanted to say.

Collins and Uduka were relieved to see Westbrook sit back down again, but they didn't dare to leave when they saw his gloomy face, so they went to his side from left to right, just to separate him from Li Sheng, so that they could stop him at any time if the situation was not good.

Li Sheng smiled again at this time: "I can understand your excitement, but there is a saying in our country called 'Don't impose on others what you don't want to do'. In other words, respect is mutual. If you respect me, I will respect you too."

Westbrook made another "huh-hum", noncommittal.

However, Li Sheng didn't expect him to admit his mistake directly. After all, the two of them haven't reached the level of heart-to-heart communication. Westbrook is a face-saving person.

Then Li Sheng continued the topic just now, and his expression became serious, "Although it is indeed offensive to say this, I just want to tell you a fact, as you said before, this is a business alliance, anything is possible.

"Maybe you have a higher status than me and Mr. Brooks, but when your strength always declines, let alone the opinions of the boss and fans, I don't know if you can pass the test in your heart?
"When you find that one day you don't jump that high, you don't run that fast, and your breakthrough is no longer an acceleration that can completely leave the defender behind,
"At that time, your so-called experience may not be useful, because the opponent also has experience, and the past history of the NBA has proved that when you lose your physical talent and have no other means of survival, it is basically time to announce your withdrawal from the league.

"As strong as a shark, he moved to various teams in his later years, isn't it because of this? Don't tell me, you think you are stronger than him. Do you think that when your breakthrough loses damage, dunks will be dunked, and the shot hits the timer, will you become a joke for the fans?
"It's like the No. 12 on the field now. He was a rookie before, and he was ridiculed by TNT. He was even selected as the top five of the Sharks. You are a famous star, isn't the topic higher?"

Originally, Antetokounmpo wanted to choose No. 34, but because the Thunder already had a No. 34, Thabeet, as a rookie, he was always embarrassed to ask old players to give up his number, so Antetokounmpo decided on a number according to his draft pick.

No. 34 has many inside star players, such as Shaquille O'Neal and Barkley with a big ass. Similarly, No. 12 also has Warcraft Howard, Aldridge and Divac.

And it seems more symbolic to use his draft pick as the number. According to the Chinese way of thinking, he should not only be worthy of the 12th pick, but also be "number one or two".

Westbrook didn't take it seriously at first, but after listening to Li Sheng's words slowly, he became silent and couldn't make a sound, and his expression gradually sank.

At this time, Li Sheng signaled Collins to give way, and Collins was a little worried. Seeing him making an "OK" gesture and seeing Westbrook's expression, he got up helplessly and moved to the other side.

Then Li Shengnuo approached Westbrook and dropped another bombshell: "And have you ever thought that even if you don't want to leave, the boss won't let you go, what about the others? For example, KD..."

Westbrook's body tightened, and Li Sheng continued: "You all want to bring Oklahoma City a championship, but KD's pressure is actually greater than yours. Why, because the media are comparing him with LeBron. And it's not because they are optimistic about him, but because they want to see him laugh.

"Everyone regards him as the second child in ten thousand years. Will he be willing? He definitely wants to win the championship, so that he can at least overwhelm LeBron, because LeBron has not won the championship at his age.

"If you find that there is no hope of winning the championship with you, do you think it is possible for him to leave? Of course, I believe he is not really dissatisfied with you, but more with the management and other teammates.

"You must not have forgotten the things about Sean and James, have you? These must have been a thorn in Kevin's heart. If the team still does not do anything, his contract will expire in 16. When the contract is terminated, he will become a free agent. He can go wherever he wants."

Seeing that Westbrook was about to open his mouth again, he immediately interrupted: "Don't tell me that he made a deal with you. Karl Malone also said that he would play with John Stockton in the Jazz until he retired. Didn't he run to the Lakers to chase the championship?

"In this regard, their relationship with you is very similar. Anyway, they are the second masters. A championship may not bring too much bonus to your historical status, so you don't care, but Malone and KD can't!"

Speaking of this, seeing Westbrook's expression becoming a little dazed, Li Sheng's tone slowed down again, and then he continued: "Russell, I said that we are in the same boat now, and I hope you can succeed more than anyone else, so don't blame me for saying this.

"This is for everyone's benefit. I hope you can realize that your change is also for yourself. Of course, Kevin has to change, and even everyone on the team needs to change. Only in this way can we hit the championship. I think we must agree on this point."

Wei Shao nodded subconsciously, and then as if he had just realized it, he turned his head and looked at Li Sheng with a complicated expression.

This time, he finally did not refute violently.

(End of this chapter)