NBA: I, the god of the front

Winter in Brooklyn is always so cold, Yang Yang is the first time to spend the winter in Brooklyn.

It was originally extremely cold, but because of the God of Basketball on Christmas Eve, he felt that this winter was no longer cold.

In the Barclays Center arena, Yang Yang can't wait to start the warm-up for strength training.

This is the first training after getting off the plane. Nash's requirements are very strict and he must be prepared to face the game against the 76ers two days later.

Because Philadelphia's record is only one game away from the Nets, that is to say, if Philadelphia can win this game, they can directly surpass the Nets in terms of rankings and rise to No. [-] in the Eastern Conference.

The Suns, the league's No. [-] team, have been pulled down by the Nets, and the Nets have successfully risen to No. [-] in the league.

The league's No. 76 throne makes the Nets feel like they are sitting on pins and needles. The Philadelphia [-]ers have been chasing after them, especially their core Embiid.

When it comes to the MVP of the regular season, Embiid let go of his harsh words and defeated the Nets just to prepare for the MVP.

Although it is difficult for Durant to compete for MVP this season, as long as he plays full time in the next game, he is still a candidate for MVP, so he is still a threat to Embiid.

In Yang Yang's eyes, the MVP of course wants something for himself. Compared with the starter, he has more motivation.

On the plane early this morning, Yang Yang asked Vaughn about it in a very low voice.

Does a substitute player also have the opportunity to compete for the regular season MVP.

At that time, Vaughan stared at Yang Yang with strange eyes, not daring to think about what he said.

But Vaughan, who had reacted, responded patiently, saying that nothing is impossible.

Just for the sake of saying something is impossible, Yang Yang secretly set his goal for this season, which is the MVP of the regular season.

Of course, this seems a bit impossible. The Nets have the Big Three, and even if they want to be judged, it is not his turn to be a role player.

But this matter is only buried in Yang Yang's heart. No one knows except Vaughan, so no one will laugh at it.

With this goal in mind, actions will no longer be empty.

After three hours of training alone in the weight room, Nash came from the meeting room.

Unexpectedly, when he entered the door, he heard a howling sound, and then he saw that it was Yang, holding a barbell and shouting vigorously to support the weight of his whole body.

This training method is quite special, but it can be seen that this young man is working very hard.

And the meeting after getting off the plane also revolved around him. Now it seems that my efforts were not in vain.

Nash smiled and said hello, "Hey, Yang, you don't have to work so hard."

Seeing that it was Nash, Yang Yang didn't stop shouting, holding his breath and continuing to practice.

Durant and Harden also arrived, saw Nash holding a battle rope and preparing to practice, and greeted him with a smile.

Unexpectedly, Yang who was behind had already drenched his vest, and shouted in surprise, "Oh, oh, how long have you been practicing?"

Harden also saw Yang, stepped forward and widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

Because judging from the drenched vest, this training is definitely not short, I thought this kid doesn't need to rest?

"Are you crazy?" Harden couldn't help but said, "After traveling for such a long time, you don't want to rest, and you want to use up your body?"

Holding this breath, Yang Yang slowly lowered the barbell, feeling sore all over, but very comfortable.

He took a long breath, nodded and smiled, "I can't sleep, I feel empty without sweating a little, so I just came here."

"Empty?" Harden sneered, "Brother, you already have a girlfriend, how can you still be empty?"

Yang Yang knew that he was talking about Wu Man, so he didn't want to explain it any further. If he explained too much, it would be a cover-up, so he didn't say much.

"Coach, I want to discuss something with you." Yang Yang panted and looked, taking advantage of Durant's presence, it was the most appropriate to mention this matter.

Nash nodded, motioned him to say, and then began to swing the battle rope.

The two of Durant are also warming up and starting a day of training.

Yang Yang calmed down and said seriously, "I want the coach to continue to play Johnson as the starter, and I will play as a substitute."

This sound scared the three people on the scene almost suffocating. No one has ever asked the head coach to let him play as a substitute.

What's more, Yang Cai has just received a basic salary contract, and he is not qualified to ask for these things. What is he thinking?

After reacting, Harden showed a sneer full of disdain, and didn't take his words seriously at all.

Durant glanced at the surprised Nash, knowing that the coach was disgusted by this kind of thing, he hurriedly turned around and shouted at Yang, "Hey Yang, what's wrong with you? How can you talk like that?"

"It is the decision of the coaching staff who arranges to start. The coach has his own tactical arrangements, and you cannot disrupt the coach's arrangements."

That is satisfied with Durant's statement, of course, will not blame Yang's opening.

Still smiled and replied, "Yang, you have performed really well recently, so you have a second short-term contract until the end of the season. But this does not mean that you can make a request. I don't care about today's matter." I will keep it in my heart."

"No, coach, you have to take it to heart." Yang Yang said confidently, "Because Johnson works harder than me, I don't want to see a hardworking person disappointed, so I ask the coach to continue to arrange for him to start. He deserves to be included in the starting list. "

Nash suddenly stopped the battle rope in his hand, although he gasped a little, but when he heard this, he was more surprised.

Durant also stopped the dumbbell in his hand and looked at Nash in surprise.

Both of them had the same idea in their hearts, that is, Yang's decision was confusing.

Durant hurriedly said again, "No matter how hard you train, it depends on your performance on the field. Johnson is indeed working hard, but his statistics are not as good as yours. It is only natural for you to become the starter. Why do you do this?"

Nash also nodded slightly, wondering what his purpose was.

Yang Yang said confidently, "Maybe I'm not used to starting, and the substitute is fine. I can make the team's tactics more flexible and give the second team more choices."

"This is also for the team to better reach the top of the league and become stronger in the playoffs."

Yang Yang almost didn't say that after the team reaches the top of the league, they will have a better chance to compete for the MVP.

If such words were said in front of them, they would probably die of laughter.

Nash believes that such a choice is still very wise, which is also in line with the arrangement of the coaching staff.

Originally, I planned to talk to him alone, but now it's all right, he brought it up on his own initiative, and everyone is happy.

Nash got up and smiled deliberately, "Haha, Yang, it's your fault. If you don't want to be a general's soldier, you will never be a good soldier. If you don't want to start, you will never be a good player."

"I want to be an excellent player all the time, but I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. The bench can also produce excellent players. Ginobili is my goal. Of course, I will be better than him." Yang Yang said confidently .

"Are you better than him?"