basketball pope

Chapter 92 [I'll go with you]

The Knicks owner James Dolan funded a grand championship parade in New York, and the number of participating fans broke the NBA record. In addition to local fans, there were also tourists from all over the world.

Yang Rui was the supporting role of the day. Except for Chinese fans, not many people were interested in him.

The stars are the most popular, especially Alan Houston, whose popularity has almost doubled.People suddenly discovered that, in the absence of Ewing, he could also be the core of this team.

Ewing lost the chance to win the double MVP, and is currently slightly ahead of O'Neal among the four major centers, behind Olajuwon and David Robinson.

After all, historical status depends on personal honor, not just data.This is the tragedy of Malone, Barkley and others. No matter how many points they score, they are also tragedy stars.

A temporary stage was set up in Madison Square Garden, and a commendation meeting was held after the parade, and the mayor was present to speak.

Van Gundy, Houston, Ewing and others have all said with arrogance that the team will aim to defend the title next season and work hard to build a new dynasty.

In the evening, the team held a party at the Blues Club. You could bring your family. Yang Rui invited his good buddy Thomas Bentley.

After being busy for nearly 8 months, Yang Rui focused on his career. The only female friend in New York is Scarlett Johansson. If you call her, she will be regarded as a pedophile, so she can only mix with the men.

Yang Rui is not the only one who is alone. Thibodeau, who is 40 years old, is still single and an old bachelor. He came to the party by himself.

General Manager Ernie Grunfeld greeted everyone and asked Yang Rui to chat alone.

"Jerry, what are your plans in the future? It's time for us to talk." Ernie paused for a moment: "Usually those rebuilding teams that didn't make the playoffs would look for new coaches very early on and have team contacts. Has it passed you?"

"Yes, there are two teams who want me to be the head coach." Yang Rui laughed.

"Congratulations, Jerry, this is the best result." Ernie showed a wry smile: "I want to renew your contract with a high salary, but I know that the teaching assistant job will definitely not satisfy your appetite. Without you, Nick It's not going to be so smooth for him to win a championship."

"Thank you." Yang Rui was not modest and simply acquiesced.

Without him, let alone the championship, the Knicks will not be able to pass the second round of this season.

In fact, the management recognizes Yang Rui's strength and thinks that he has contributed a lot, but if you want to keep Yang Rui, unless you let him be the head coach of the Knicks.

Can't just replace Van Gundy after winning the title?There is no such precedent in the major sports leagues, unless there are many internal conflicts, and the stars leave to rebuild.

The Knicks are very harmonious inside, and if they change coaches now, the image of the team will be ruined.They couldn't have made such a big sacrifice to get a young man to the top.

Moreover, the management believes that Yang Rui may not be as good as a coach as a coach. It is difficult for him to suppress players at his age, and there may be problems within the team.

Yang Rui chatted with Van Gundy and shared his thoughts.

Van Gundy breathed a sigh of relief as he congratulated him.This season, for the sake of results and the championship, he can tolerate Yang Rui doing something beyond his power.If we work together for another season, the assistant coach will always point fingers at him, I'm afraid he will go crazy.

When people are successful, their temper will rise.

Van Gundy didn't say anything, and he planned to compete with Yang Rui. Next season, when Yang Rui went to other places, when he continued to lead the Knicks to good results, people would naturally understand who is the best.

Van Gundy wanted to be a dynasty coach like Phil Jackson, and his ambitions grew.

Thomas went to chat with the beauties, Yang Rui sat on the side to eat, Thibodeau came over with a plate, sat next to him and asked in a low voice, "Jerry, did you tell them?"

"I said, I had a lot of fun with the Knicks this year. I shouldn't hide this kind of thing from them. You will definitely be the team's first assistant coach next season, and this championship should give you a raise." Yang Rui smiled. road.

Thibodeau had a serious expression and asked, "I want to go to another team to be the first assistant coach. How are you talking with that team? Are you sure about the team? Is the coaching staff going to be reorganized?"

Seeing his solemn appearance, Yang Rui knew that he was lucky. "Do you want to go with me? That's great. I will add this condition to the discussion and let you be the first assistant."

"Really?"

"Of course, if we go to other teams to win the championship together, there will be teams looking for you to be the head coach. This is the right choice." Yang Rui is very optimistic about Thibodeau.

In Yang Rui's previous life, Thibodeau was elected as the best coach of the year in the Bulls.If his teaching assistant is successful in the future, it will be interesting to be labeled as "Jerry's".

Xibodu swallowed excitedly and was speechless. He didn't expect Yang Rui to think so highly of him.In the Knicks, his opinions are rarely adopted, and they are all learning and leading players to train as the main work.

After two days of consideration, he made this decision.He felt that being a teaching assistant with Yang Rui could help him learn more and enhance his coaching level.In Van Gundy's side, I'm afraid he will become a errand, everything is Van Gundy's final say.

Yang Rui dared to argue with Van Gundy, citing examples of the other party's compromise, Thibodeau admitted that he did not have the skill, and he also worked as an assistant, and he did not want to stay in the Knicks.

Van Gundy's specialty is arranging defense, and Thibodeau is the same. How can he usually play?To the new team, Thibodeau copying Van Gundy's defensive system is not a problem at all.

Thibodeau sighed: "As a result, we won't be able to get the ring with the team in the opener next year."

"It doesn't matter, save it first, the game is still early, I have a hunch that this time the labor-management agreement is difficult to negotiate." Yang Rui knew that everyone was going to take a long vacation.

"Then you have to fight for a longer time to sign. If the season shrinks, it will be difficult to prove your strength." Thibodeau said with some concern.

"We are the champion team, how can we not get results?"

Yang Rui didn't say anything about taking the initiative to shorten the contract period, Xibodu certainly couldn't understand.

Thibodeau asked in a low voice, "Can you tell me which two teams contacted you?"

"Bulls and Raptors." Yang Rui replied.

"What? If Jordan doesn't retire, that's too good." Thibodeau tried his best to keep his voice low, unable to hide his excitement.

"I have already rejected the Bulls, so get ready to go to Toronto." Yang Rui smiled.

Thibodeau opened his mouth wide. "You're kidding, aren't you? Chicago and Toronto, you pick the Raptors?"

"No kidding, I don't like the Bulls. I'm sure they will be bad next season and won't be able to turn around for a long time. The Raptors are at the bottom of this season. It's easier to make great progress from a low starting point. How wonderful."

Thibodeau took a deep breath and accepted the reality. "Well, the Raptors are the Raptors, I'll go with you."

"You make decisions fast enough."

"I believe you."

(End of this chapter)