the rest, only noise

Chapter 811 In the Name of Dreams
Louie has caused many butterfly effects, good and bad.

This latest one, he was satisfied with.

His head assistant, Rudy Tomjanovich, turned down a job as head coach of the Houston Rockets.

Tomjanovich's decision can be described as seeking truth from facts. No matter how tempting the head coach's power is, it is useless if it is at stake.

Everything Louis said to him on New Year's Eve made sense.

Olajuwon is emotionally unstable, the Rockets are not competitive, and the management is not the kind of high-quality manager who can rebuild the team through the draft.

Instead of studding on your own future, it is better to stay in New York and continue to wait and see.

Louis was very happy that Rudy could stay, and at the same time, this incident also reminded him.

He has achieved fame, and these old partners who have followed him for many years also have their own needs.

Although Tomjanovich did not leave this time, the warning behind it was enough for Louis to do something in the future.

When the time comes, Louis will arrange a place for them.

With the arrival of the new year, each team wants to play a good ranking before the All-Star Weekend.

Although there are disputes within the Knicks team, the contradictions have been hidden.

The main reason is that Ewing has signed a big contract and there is no need for competition for the time being.

Although the team behind Wilson had opinions on the amount of Ewing's contract, they did not give any feedback to Louis.

Unlike Ewing, Wilson was pushed forward by the team behind him. He was always the backbone of the team.Regarding Ewing's new contract, Wilson only said that Ewing deserved it, and the team did not show any dissatisfaction.

On the contrary, those players headed by Rodman who are still implementing the old contract often find trouble with Ewing for this.

Most of these people belonged to Wilson's camp, so Ewing often mistakenly thought that Wilson was instigating them to find fault.

But there is no evidence for this kind of speculation. No matter what Wilson thinks in his heart, he will never make it difficult for Louis on the bright side, let alone create friction. It is true that he understands the philosophy of life of "taking a step back to see the sea and the sky".

Louis was surprised by Wilson's increasingly calm personality.

It's hard to imagine that this steady young core imitated Yan Shuangying's outfit seven or eight years ago and was almost shot to death by gangsters⑴.

This is the reason Louis prefers Wilson, not only because he is obedient and worry-free--Ewing is also obedient, but not fully--and more importantly, Wilson's growth is visible to the naked eye.This growth curve is gratifying. From his skills to his mind, from his external body to his inner character, he has worn away his bad side and cultivated another side of selflessness and stability.This kind of perfection often makes Louis feel unreal. Sometimes he also thinks, is this a deliberate gesture by Benj, or is it a miraculous growth?
It's just that sometimes, he cares too much.

This kind of personality that cares about honor, reputation, and the feelings of others may also make him go to extremes, but so far, he has grasped the balance.

season continues
On January 1, the Knicks played the Utah Jazz back to back and lost by 11 points.

Then go to Los Angeles to blast the Clippers.

Rest on the spot for a day, and then fight the Lakers again.

On this day, there were many big-name stars in the forum arena to watch the game.

In addition to the entertainment industry, there are also big names in the sports world.

League President Stern, USA Basketball officials, USA Basketball Olympic selection committee executive Ringo Rashid.

Even for a game between the Knicks and the Lakers, it is extremely unusual for so many famous people to gather suddenly.

Louis guessed their purpose.

Before the opening, the director of the Knicks' press and public relations department came to find Louis.

He told Louis that when the game is over, there will be many media questions about the Dream Team.

Since Louis is both the coach and the president, the news and public relations department cannot ask him to say anything to the media, only has the right to make suggestions.

Louis understood.

Now, the issue of Louis coaching or not coaching the Dream Team has been put on the table.

If he doesn't coach the Dream Team, the Americans can't form a real Dream Team.

However, the Americans are resistant to his Chinese identity, even if he is the best coach in active service, they are unwilling to lower his worth to invite him.

This is where Louis differs from them.

If Louie made it clear through the media that he did not want to coach the Dream Team, they would be relieved.

But Louie didn't want to miss the opportunity to coach this legendary team, and he didn't want to apply for a job, and he stood up to the extreme.

This made it very difficult for the Basketball Association and the selection committee.

In tonight's game, Louis intends to prove himself.

From the beginning of the first quarter, the Lakers have been played in the palm of their hands.

Wilson charged and took the lead.

Ewing dominated the mid-range with his ugly bunny jumper.

Although David Robinson hit 20+11 data, he didn't have much sense of presence.

Fortunately, the Lakers still have Pippen and Hornacek. These two played well and allowed the Lakers to hold the bottom line.

Louis played a 13-man rotation in the audience, commanding the whole team like a messenger.

The Lakers played a lively game, but there was no hope of winning from beginning to end.It was as if someone put their head in the water, before they suffocated, Louie would relieve them, let them catch their breath, and then put their head in the water again.

Repeatedly, they were tortured until the fourth quarter before giving up resistance.

118 is better than 104
The 14-point gap doesn't reflect the Knicks' superiority in the game.

The performance of Ewing and Wilson made people look forward to them wearing the Dream Team jersey.

Marv Albert used the platform of NBC to promote them: "Imagine, if there were no Patrick and Benj in the American men's basketball team going to Barcelona, ​​would it still be a dream team? Tragedian and Larry Legend represent the 80s, and they represent the 90s. We must not only let fans all over the world see the glory of the past, but also let them realize. In the next ten years, professional basketball will become more exciting in the hands of Patrick and his generation!"

After the game, Louis first accepted the on-site interview, and then took Ewing and Wilson to the media interview room.

"Coach Lu, what do you think the Lakers' strength is in the league without their tragic master?"

Louis replied calmly: "They still belong to the first group, but if they want to recast the glory of the Zijin Army, David or Scottie need to make themselves a step further."

This question can be regarded as a warm-up.

After that, it was a series of questions about the Dream Team.

"Coach Lu, the position of head coach of the Dream Team is still pending. What do you think about this?"

Louis smiled lightly: "Not only is the position of the head coach of the Dream Team undetermined, but even the players of this team have only been determined to be six. I have no doubts about the competitiveness of the American team. As long as the best professional players can be dispatched, the Olympic gold medal will be in the pocket of the American team. However, what we are discussing is not the gold medal, but why the Dream Team is the Dream Team. If the people who formed this team do not take it seriously, then it does not deserve to be called the Dream Team."

A reporter from New York asked: "Coach Lu, if you were the head coach of the dream team, on the basis of the original six, which six players would you add to this team?"

Louie didn't want to appear impatient.

He made a secret: "I really thought about it, but before I become the head coach of the Dream Team, I will not announce the big list in my mind. Of course, if other people become the head coach of the Dream Team, I am also willing to provide advice on the matter of selection."

"So, you're willing to coach the Dream Team?"

How about a reporter from New York?

The level of asking questions is really listening to what you have to say, like listening to what you have to say.

If it weren't for the fact that this group of people was a bit useful when they quarreled, Louis would be scolding now.

"No, it's a matter of what the people who put together this team think. My will is irrelevant. If they want me to be the head coach of the Dream Team, I'm going to be the head coach of the Dream Team."

Louie's tea talk and tea talk made all the bosses in front of the TV very uncomfortable.

As long as Louis publicly stated that he would run for the head coach of the Dream Team, they could directly appoint Louie.

There is no need to apply at all.

But Louis didn't even want to do this step. He wanted face, face, and airs, and he didn't treat himself as an outsider at all.

The media failed to extract any valuable information from Louie, and let him bring a wave of rhythm.

Louie's words will misunderstand others, as if the members of the Basketball Association are idiots and the selection committee is messing around.

Fans all over the world know that Louis is the most suitable candidate for the head coach. Why have they not come to Louis for so long?
Louis didn't say he didn't want to coach the Dream Team. What's wrong with them?
Afterwards, it was the player's turn to take questions.

As one of the proposed starters for the Dream Team, Benjamin Wilson was asked again if he would like to play for Team USA.

This question can be big or small, but it is very troublesome to answer.

If Wilson wants to side with Louis, he has to say that he refuses to play for the US team, and this "unpatriotic" behavior will be criticized in any country.

"I definitely want to play for Team USA, but not in this way. This team not only represents the United States, but represents the best level of basketball ever, we represent the game. I would very much like to be a part of it, but if the head coach of this team is not Coach Road, I don't think I have a reason to join this team. If Coach Road does not become the head coach of the Dream Team, it means that the selection committee from top to bottom is not going to treat this team with the highest standard. If they don't take it seriously, I don't have to take it seriously. It is a great honor. I hope to join a team that has never been seen before and will never be seen in the future, rather than a fake name."

Benjamin Wilson's wording successfully jumped out of the trap of the media, and Ewing probably would not be able to say these words in his entire life.

Wilson's attitude has been made clear, and he wants to advance and retreat with Louis.

After that, it was Ewing. His previous attitude was ambiguous, not as clear-cut as Wilson.

But things have developed to this stage, and the centrists can no longer be tolerated.

Ewing either betrayed Louis on this matter, or chose to stand with Louis.

(1984) To help you recall, in Chicago in December 12, Benj saw a gangster pointed at with a gun and dismissed him: I bet you have no bullets in your guns.

(End of this chapter)