basketball pope

Chapter 305 [Joining conditions, the curve saves the country]

People change with circumstances, and Jordan's mentality is different now than he was with the Bulls.

When he was in the Bulls, Jordan was always on top and felt that no one was as good as him. He could decide everything and dominate everything. In the Wizards, he became a mere mortal. If he was not desperate, he would never find someone younger than himself as a coach.

Jordan replied seriously: "Because I think you are amazing. In the past three years, you have proved your coaching ability. You not only understand basketball tactics, but also discover new players. No other coach can make a young team as fast as you. rise."

Sure enough, Yang Rui cut a piece of steak, tasted it, and swallowed it, thinking about the most important question at the same time.

If he joins the Wizards, can he control Jordan?
If Jordan had the final say in drafting and trading, even if God were the coach, the Wizards would have to kneel, and it would be impossible to make the playoffs.

The media mentioned several times this season that Jordan was more of a player-coach in the Wizards. Even if veteran coach Doug Collins coached the Bulls in the 80s, he could not be completely obedient and was often robbed of tactical boards.

Yang Rui wants to go to the Wizards to make achievements, but not to earn a high salary, to be Jordan's nanny, and to accompany him on a vigorous retirement tour next season.

The rights must be in their own hands.

After thinking about it, he said sternly: "Michael, to be honest, the current Wizards lineup is too bad, and it is difficult for anyone to coach to achieve good results. If you want to rise next season, you must change blood and find players who are suitable for the system. , and then run in the regular season to make a difference in the playoffs. The only thing that attracts me to the Wizards is that you are there.”

Jordan felt relieved after hearing this. In the summer, he said that when the Wizards came back, no stars came to the Wizards to hug their thighs. Most people thought he was getting old. It turned out that some people were optimistic about him.

Yang Rui continued: "If I want to join, in addition to the high-paying contract, I also need trading rights, draft rights, and even the promotion of the team next season, I have to make some suggestions."

"This is negotiable." Jordan smiled.He came prepared and expected that Yang Rui would raise conditions.

Jordan's bottom line is that Yang Rui doesn't work part-time as a manager, because he still wants to work in the Wizards' management after retiring.

Yang Rui smiled and said: "Also, the two of us must cooperate well in the team. I have seen the news that you often scold your teammates during training, treat them very harshly, and often arrange tactics on behalf of the coach. But my style has always been It’s easy to decompress the players. Next season, I hope you can listen to me, integrate into the team in my way, and encourage the newcomers, instead of putting on a high profile and teaching them a lesson.”

"I scolded people on the team because they were so useless." Jordan hummed.

"I can understand you, the Wizards lineup is really bad, so I think everyone except Hamilton and Haywood can be traded or not renewed." Yang Rui said, and cut another piece of steak stuffing into the mouth.

Jordan took a sip and frowned, "Aren't you optimistic about Kwame Brown?"

"You know? If I have a child, I won't let him hold it because he will let go."

"..." Jordan couldn't laugh, why didn't he care about Brown's weakness in the first place?
Yang Rui added: "If I were the head coach, your playing time would be reduced in the regular season, and you would have to change your style of play and be a playmaker in the middle, instead of breaking through, playing low, and shooting backwards again and again like you did when you were young. You can do that in the playoffs, but you have to stay motivated in the regular season."

"No, if I don't try my best, can I win?"

"Yes, you pass the ball more, organize the attack, help the new players to play, and fight for double figures in assists every game. The media will praise you and the fans will admire you, because you also made changes at the end of your career. , to help teammates improve their strength instead of scrapping teammates. Michael, you are 39 years old and 40 years old next year, can your knees take it?"

"I can definitely do it."

"Just work hard in the playoffs if you can. Think about it, if you made it to the playoffs but couldn't play due to injury, and could only sit on the sidelines and watch your teammates play, how would you feel? As long as you listen to me, I'm confident I'll make it to at least the second round of the playoffs next season. If you don't listen, I won't join the Wizards."

"What?" Jordan was shocked. He felt that he could barely make it to the playoffs even if he had a face. He didn't even dare to think about it in the second round.

Into the playoffs, even if he only wins one game, the media should say good things about him.In the second round, even if his comeback is successful, he will at least be rated as a superstar at the age of 40.

"Can you really lead the team into the second round? If you can, the management will definitely agree to your request." Jordan was a little excited.

Yang Rui said sternly: "I am in charge of trades, drafts, and tactics. In the future, I have the confidence to build a championship team. Because the lineup has changed a lot, it will take time to run in, and it will be difficult to go too far next season. With the Raptors in the East, The Nets are not easy to deal with either."

Jordan was silent for a moment, considering the possibility of success.The media often say that Yang Rui sees people accurately, and the performance of young players in four seasons has verified this.

Last year Mark - Jackson and Michael - Reed into the rookie lineup, this year Tony - Parker and Kirilenko performed very well.In addition, the Raptors have cultivated two outside stars and two inside stars, and Jordan is ashamed.

Yang Rui said that he would make the Wizards into a championship team. Jordan couldn’t bear it. He hoped to win another championship, but the Raptors only won the championship in the second season.

Yang Rui asked with a smile: "You want to win the championship and retire, right? This is perfect, and I think so too, so I considered joining the Wizards. I want you to have a perfect career, which is the most eye-catching and the fans will always remember it."

"But next season you also said that the Wizards will be difficult to win the championship." Jordan smiled wryly.

"I have a proposal, if we win all the way next season, you retire like you planned. If we don't win, just make the playoffs, but the team shows potential, you can play for another year. I Tactics will be arranged to help you ensure your state and your health.”

Jordan was silent again, the proposal moved his heart, but he couldn't believe it.

Yang Rui smiled and said, "Let's have dinner first. Let's relax for a few days on the weekend. We can contact you at any time. Do you have a Minion number?"

"Yes." Jordan's agent applied for a number for him and also went to Facebook so that he could gain more fans' attention.Jordan is one of the most lucrative athletes, and of course he has to research what makes him popular.

After eating for a while, the two chatted about the current situation of the Wizards.

Yang Rui said: "I don't think you need to work so hard this year, and the team doesn't have to trade after the star game. It's hard to catch up in the second half. It's better to try to pick a high-ranked rookie."

"Do you think the Wizards should be rotten too? But what will people think of me?" Jordan frowned.

"Can you play a few more games and be on the injured list? We all know that you have an old knee injury, so who would blame you? In this way, you and the management have the same ideas, and everyone is happy." Yang Rui suggested.

Jordan also didn't like this "curve to save the country" approach.He was too arrogant and wanted to give the impression of being invincible, a hero who couldn't be beaten, when in fact, he really wasn't.

For next season, he began to consider accepting Yang Rui's proposal.

(End of this chapter)