Start coaching the Thunder, starting with Westbrook

Chapter 72 Interactive Q&A
In fact, there is no way not to look forward to it. Whether it is Thunder fans at home or abroad, these two seasons have been full of discomfort.

In the 11-12 season, they entered the finals, only one step away from the championship, and everyone is looking forward to a comeback in the coming year.

The regular season of the 12-13 season was not bad. Everyone thought that the playoffs would be triumphant, and they would join forces with the Heat again. Who would have thought that the second brother would be crippled by a dog next to him in the first round against the "third brother"?

From that moment on, the fans have given up hope for the future development of the Thunder, and the facts are as expected. When one of the dual cores is gone, the drive is insufficient or even limping, how can it work?
Everyone believes that the Thunder was defeated by injuries this season. Compared with last season, they are more unwilling and eager to make a comeback in the new season.

During the offseason, the Thunder was full of thunder and rain on the players, but the position of the coach has changed. Foreign fans have more doubts, but domestic fans must have more expectations because of Li Sheng's status.

Some fans even feel that the Thunder should be the home team of domestic fans now. After all, it is the only team with Chinese nationals, and they are not marginal people, but the head coach.

There are actually only a few questions that everyone wants to know. For example, how is Westbrook's injury?

But when everyone saw Li Sheng, they felt that as the head coach, he was also "one of his own", so what he said was more reliable.

Li Sheng knows that Westbrook's injuries will recur in the future, and his plan for the new season is to focus on training to prepare for more people who can be used in the playoffs, so he will not immediately buy things for Westbrook in the mall.

But I definitely won’t say that to the fans, just say that according to the team doctor’s statement, the recovery is okay, but I haven’t done intensive training yet, so I have to observe again.

Another fan asked him about his relationship with Westbrook. Of course, Li Sheng replied that it was okay-as long as he was not stupid or ripped off his skin, it was impossible to say that there was something wrong.

Then there are questions about tactics for the new season, prospects for rookies and the new season, etc. Li Sheng thought about it and felt that it was time to say something that could attract fans.

"I hope the four rookies can help the team next season. I chose them to do this. They need to grow quickly and match the needs of the team. I also believe they can do it. I will give them as many opportunities as possible. I think we have the advantage of the lineup and can do this.

"As for the outlook for the new season, I hope that the record will remain at least in the top three in the Western Conference, and then KD will be able to win the MVP - he is too lacking in this recognition, which he should have received long ago, and then the team will at least reach the Western Conference Finals in the playoffs. The rest depends on what we can do. These are my bottom lines."

This can't be the bottom line, because Lei Ting had achieved this level in his previous life. If Li Shenglai didn't improve his performance, wouldn't he come in vain?
To put it bluntly, he is aiming for the championship next season. The most challenging team for the Thunder is naturally the defending champion Spurs. If they can pass the Spurs, then the weaker Heat will not be their opponents.

It was so easy for the Spurs to beat the Heat in the 14-year finals in the previous life. Apart from the fact that the Spurs were really strong, it had nothing to do with the fact that the Heat became weaker. Wade was older and worse, and the inside became weaker. James was restricted by the stronger Leonard, and there was no way to lead the team to victory.

If the Thunder can beat the Spurs, the Heat will not be their opponents.

But this is the thought of Li Sheng, a person who has experienced it. His answer was directly promoted to the highest position, but how much of it was to see his jokes, and it is not clear who will dig his grave and slap his face in the future.

Anyway, even for those Thunder fans who support him, there are only a few who are optimistic about him doing what he said.

The competition in the West is too fierce, Westbrook's injury is a hidden danger after all, adding so many rookies and training will definitely have an impact on the record, but those strong teams in the West will not give you a chance.

What's more, the Spurs who have just won the championship are lying in front of them like a big devil. The Grizzlies, Clippers, and Spurs are not easy to deal with, and there is also the Texas Xiaoqiang who got Howard. The Warriors and Trail Blazers are also ready to go.

But how could it be so easy?
Compared with the record and the Western Conference Finals, it is relatively easy for Durant to get the MVP. In fact, he should have won it in the previous 11-12 season. Westbrook's appearance in the new season is to be determined, which will give him extra points for leading the team.

Now there is another turmoil about changing coaches. If you can get a good result with a rookie coach with a single core, let alone the top three, as long as you ensure that you are in the upper half, you will have great hopes for MVP.

Li Sheng said this was his bottom line, but everyone thought it was just a dream, or even wishful thinking. It is gratifying to rationally say that it has come true, but there is nothing to say if it cannot be achieved.

Of course, in addition to the NBA and the Thunder, there are also many personal questions about Li Sheng, some of which are commonplace.

For example, how did he come to be a basketball coach? After all, he graduated from management at UCLA, and his family also owns a factory. Wouldn’t it be nice to inherit the family business when he returns home?
Li Sheng naturally gave the same answer. The love for basketball must be a routine answer, and some people may doubt it when it comes to others, but it’s no problem when it comes to him. After all, a promising young man who has no worries in life abandons his comfort zone to make new attempts. It must be linked to love.

"Actually, I don't want to raise anything about this matter..." As for the discussion about his choice, Li Yong thought about it after seeing it, and decided to say something: "It can only be said that everyone has their own way of life and their own choices.

"So my suggestion is that when you make a choice, it is best to combine your own real conditions. For example, if you have a way out, that is to say, you are young and can work hard, or like me, it is a big deal to go home and inherit the family business (laughs).

"And then there are the parents. You can't say that you don't consider their opinions at all. Some people feel that they don't want to follow the life arranged by their parents and want to be themselves, that's okay, but I think if you can convince them, don't tell them that they must support you, at least they don't object. Wouldn't that be better?

"Because some people may have made wrong choices or paid for their own youth, and as a result, the relationship between their parents has also froze, which is a pity.

"I'm not saying this because I have achieved it, and I don't want to teach you anything, I just hope that everyone thinks twice, and then don't say that whoever is successful should look up to him, learn from him, etc. Everyone is different..."

Although the "building" in the back is still being built, it is naturally impossible for Li Sheng to reply endlessly, so the interaction lasted for two hours before ending the interaction, and finally said that he would still come to see it if he had the opportunity in the future.

Others may be clichés, but it is definitely not the case for him. After all, he has been here a lot in his previous life. Even when the atmosphere is getting worse and worse, it is not bad to have fun for a while.

Of course, you can't guarantee it. After all, you will be busy with work or have other recreational activities in the future. It is normal that you will not be able to spare time.

(End of this chapter)