Healing Basketball

Chapter 116 116. The Man Who Unified the Prison

After beating the Knicks at home, the Blazers get two more days off before hosting back-to-back home games against the Wizards and Nets.

Before playing the Knicks, they had just rested for two days. Before these two days of rest, they played back-to-back.

Such a schedule, their head assistant Kevin Preeter felt crazy when he checked it, and what made him even more crazy was that his head coach didn't seem to care about it at all.

On December 12th, the afternoon of the first rest day, no training was arranged today, only the coaching staff had a meeting to prepare for the next home game with the Nets, Pacers, Rockets, Spurs, Timberwolves and other teams in the playoffs. A simple tactical discussion meeting was held for the game.

After the meeting, the other assistants and trainers left, leaving only the coach and the chief assistant.

"Morris, the year is almost over, but our work is still not done."

"Huh? Kevin, did you finish your work? Oh, God! I didn't expect you to be lazy with thick eyebrows and big eyes?" Maurice Cheeks (ΩДΩ).

"Do you still know that I do all the work? Coach, are you not worried about our upcoming schedule?" Kevin Pritchar (╯‵ ′)╯︵┻━┻

Seeing that his friend was so angry, Maurice Cheeks laughed and said, "Hahaha, Kevin, I worry so much, why don't I prepare for every game."

"..."

Kevin Preet looked at the casual bearded man in front of him, not to mention, he was very envious of this colleague's mentality.

And, well, that's the way it is.

It's just that this kind of thing doesn't mean that if you understand it, you won't have mood swings.

Also, although the head coach didn't care about things before, he wasn't so careless. It's all because of that brat who came to their team!
In a villa a few miles away, the thirteenth pick in the first round, who was watching his aunt changing suits with a bunch of tailors, who did not want to be named, suddenly received a healing reminder and was at a loss...

Seeing that Kevin Pritchar was still so depressed, Maurice Cheeks said with a smile: "Kevin, you have to think about happy things. Look, we have 15 wins and 12 losses in the past 3 games. The Pacers and The Kings have only 15 wins and 12 losses in the past 3 games.

Zach is getting better and better, he was like a leader last night..."

When Kevin Pritchar heard this, he felt much better, and a smile appeared on his face.

It started with 2 wins and 4 losses, and it went to 15 wins and 7 losses. It is indeed very sweet and beautiful.

Righting Randolph, this operation, as the season progresses, the effect is getting better and better.

As for Randolph's sensational new look yesterday... he can bear it.

Man, he is a teenager until he dies, what happened at [-]:[-] in middle school?It's not really a gangster.

At this time, Kevin Pritchar thought of their talented rookie point guard. Thanks to this kid, after he came, the fights and conflicts in the team became less and less... The frequency of conflicts with opponents in the game continued unabated.

"Right, Kevin."

"Ok?"

"I forgot to tell you some good news."

"what's up?"

"John Nash told me at noon that the boss will come to give us a meeting tomorrow afternoon."

"Really?" Kevin Pritchar shouldn't be too surprised!

It was more than a month ago that their boss came to Portland last time. He came to watch the opening game and almost had a heart attack.

Never came back after that.

Kevin Pritchar asks: "Because we beat the Knicks?"

"It should be our record after the suspension, plus defeating the Knicks..."

The grievances between Paul Allen and the Knicks are very interesting.

Back then, Paul Allen hadn't bought the Trail Blazers. His first target was the Knicks, Madison Square Garden and American Cable TV under the Dolan family. With a bad nose, the relationship with the Knicks and the Dolan family will be settled.

Last season, they swept the Knicks in the regular season and doubled the bonus for entering the playoffs.

Kevin Pritchar is really happy now.

Their rich boss owns more than just the Trail Blazers club. If this boss gives up this team, it will definitely be a disaster for their team - they are used to signing big money, salary + luxury tax every year They don't feel bad for over [-] million dollars, how can they have such a good life with another boss?
If they were to change to a boss like the Rockets, the two of them would simply resign.

Unlike Kevin Pritchar, Maurice Cheeks is not that concerned about this matter. His relationship with the boss is not good. Of course, he respects the boss and said that he will not interfere with the coaching for more than two years. Since then, I have never intervened.

Otherwise, this team, which had constant troubles on and off the field, constant internal strife, and even multiple intra-team brawls, would have collapsed long ago.

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On the morning of December 12th, the Warriors came to Portland.

Although there is no live broadcast, the Wizards will challenge the Trail Blazers tomorrow, and the attention of the game is not bad.

Although the Wizards have not achieved much in the past few years, the topic has always been high, because the basketball god ended his career permanently here.

Even if Jordan retires, this team is still full of topics.

Kwame Brown, the most famous parallel import champion in history hand-picked by the God of Basketball, is now playing for the 20th overall pick in the same class and forced to the position of power forward. At the same time, the boss of their team is his fellow Second pick in the second round...

Larry Hughes, a traitor in the eyes of Warriors fans, a rookie in the class of 98, a player under the old collective bargaining agreement, his rookie contract expired last summer, and the Warriors did not have the right to match their home team. The young stars who were cultivated went on a pilgrimage to Washington.

North Carolina star Jerry Stackhouse once averaged 29.8 points and 5.1 assists per game.

The most popular star, of course - Gilbert - Arenas!

Arenas can be regarded as the most "traditional" player among the players who have entered the NBA in recent years. He is rebellious, and his words and actions on the court are the enemy of all other team players.

Coupled with outstanding talent, extremely hard-working player quality, and indomitable drive, he became the most... no, the second most controversial player among the players who entered the NBA in the new century.

Originally he was the most controversial one, but now...

These few people get together, even if Jordan retires, their attention and topicality are still very high.

After lunch time, the Wizards came to the Rose Garden Arena, and in the afternoon they will prepare for tomorrow's game against the Trail Blazers.

Before the time for training, Arenas was hanging out in the arena with two teammates. He was in the third grade with a big contract of more than 800 million dollars. He wanted to show off his wealth and spend a lot of money wherever he went. Wave.

Together with Arenas, it is Brandon Haywood of the same class, and this year's rookie Steve Blake.

These are the two teammates that Arenas has the best relationship with in the Wizards. The former is because everyone looks down on Kwame Brown, and the latter is because Arenas appreciates the toughness of this rookie.

Although today was a rest day, Blake didn't think there was anything wrong with it. He just felt that the commercial area of ​​the Rose Garden Arena was very lively, much more lively than the commercial area of ​​their arena.

Both Arenas and Brandon Haywood were a bit puzzled. Although they were on different teams in the past two years, they both came here to play games. The offseason here last season can be described as empty.

But it doesn’t matter, it makes Arenas more eager to consume—buy, buy, buy, the more people there are, the more they want to buy!

After wandering around, they arrived at the entrance of the arena. Before they entered the arena directly from the parking lot, they realized that the square outside the arena gate was so lively.

It's not like the Portland Prison team, but the team environment of popular strong teams like the Lakers and Kings.

"Sorry to bother you, I'm a reporter from ESPN Sports..."

The charming female voice came to the ears of the three of them. At first glance, it was a female reporter about 1.7 meters tall, with a mature face and a curvy figure, followed by a cameraman.

Arenas was naturally disrespectful in the interview, but he had no interest in female reporters. This kind of woman would make money by making news when she was absolutely asleep.

After exchanging pleasantries, the female reporter asked, "Gilbert, what do you think of this arena?"

Arenas replied: "The Rose Garden Arena is one of the best arenas in the league. They have the latest training equipment and the best physiotherapy equipment..."

Although he didn't know why he asked this question, Arenas answered it well.

The reporter continued to ask: "How does it compare to your team's arena?"

Arenas responded: "Everything is good here, but... Verizon Center is my team's arena, and I like it better there."

He originally wanted to answer that everything is fine here, but there are no people, and this team has no fans, but he suddenly remembered that the arena is busy now, and there are many people watching him to be interviewed.

Fortunately, he was quick thinking and immediately thought of a new answer.

While narcissistically saying "it's me", Arenas cursed inwardly—there is no such thing as a good reporter!

The female reporter didn't continue to ask this topic, and asked: "Tomorrow you will play against the Trail Blazers. What do you think of the Trail Blazers' warden Jess Liu being called the most controversial new-generation talent?"

He was just bored just now, but when he heard this, Arenas was immediately ignited: "He is indeed very controversial in the matter of using women to increase his popularity."

No matter what "most" is, he wants to compete, even if it is the most controversial player, he doesn't want to be the second!

It's that strong.

As for the adjective genius... Who is not a genius?
Today's top outside superstars in the league, when they were 21 years old, Iverson was better than Arenas.

The female reporter leaned back while the heat was hot... No, it was a strike while the iron was hot: "No. 12 Zach Randolph scored 34 points and 21 rebounds, and was regarded as the best individual performance of a player in the 01 class. What do you think about being a contender for the best player in 01?"

"Are you kidding me!" Arenas' voice became sharp, and then he said loudly in a disdainful tone: "The best player in the 01st class is me!"

As soon as this remark came out, the scene became noisy, and even screams and cheers sounded!
Arenas was astonished, and Blake and Heywood, who were watching Arenas pretending to be aggressive, were also taken aback. The female reporter and cameraman also looked around in surprise.

Playing loudly in the away game can actually attract cheers?They are all afraid that Arenas will be beaten!Most of the people who come to the arena on the rest day are loyal local fans.

Immediately afterwards, it was discovered that people were gathering outside the arena, and the female reporter remembered her purpose of coming here, and immediately got on the cameraman and ran towards the gate of the arena.

Hearing the increasingly intense screams and cheers coming from the direction of the arena gate, Arenas didn't know what happened, but seeing the female reporter throwing him down so decisively and running over, how could he not know how to interview him? Just by the way?

I really wanted to say 'you are interviewing me', but Arenas still pushed towards the door.

When approaching the door, Arenas heard the music...it was the real music!

There are a few big speakers at the entrance of the arena, playing songs, no one understands the lyrics, but the melody makes people excited!

Listening to the BGM, listening to the manic cheers and screams at the scene, feeling the mania at the scene, seeing the scene in front of him, Arenas stared straight in his eyes and opened his mouth wide...

"All-powerful, I arbitrarily break through and everyone looks up to me.

All-powerful, I never need to look back.

Turning the world upside down, I decided to write my own law.

This ferocious wolf with twinkling eyes..."

In this passionate BGM, the security personnel cleared the way, and several men in black slowly walked towards the gate of the arena.

A group of seven people, all dressed in black suits.

The visual impact is full!

Seeing this scene, Arenas stared and opened his mouth for a few seconds before recovering, and almost shouted along with the fans at the scene.

This thought made Arenas feel ashamed and angry, and wanted to turn around and leave.

Fortunately, Blake and Heywood, who ran over after him, couldn't hold back their exclamations, and he felt a little more at ease.

Resisting not to leave, Arenas fixed his eyes on the group of people entering the arena.

On the left and right sides of the person in the front are Tianzun and the butcher of the prison team.

Followed by Dale Davis, Ruben Buntje, Matt Carroll, Derek Anderson.

In addition to the uniform black suits, everyone is also wearing a big gold chain... No, the person in the front is not wearing it, and the other six people are each wearing a big gold chain around their necks. sunglasses.

For some reason, Arenas felt that his fellow butcher Zach Randolph looked very domineering when he wore a big gold chain!
But the most eye-catching one is the one in position C.

The nickname that the fans yelled the most was also that person's nickname - Warden!

Unlike the others who wore big gold chains and dark glasses, this guy didn't wear anything, but he was more attractive than the others.

It's not because it's in the C position, but people feel that the warden should be in the C position!
Seeing Liu Xiu with his own eyes, Arenas, who considers himself handsome among athletes, feels that the world is too unfair!

How can NBA players look like this?Even better than it looks in the photos!

A group of people walked into the gate of the arena, and under the command of the security personnel, the fans gave way.

Arenas was pushed aside by the crowd, but he was too egotistical, thinking that the prison team must have seen him, and he posed with a proud expression... watching the prison team pass by, looking at This group of people disappeared from sight amidst the crazy cheers of the fans...

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On the other side, in the conference room of the Rose Garden Arena, chief assistant Kevin Pritchar is checking the prepared materials. He is going to describe the future prospects of his team to the boss in the team meeting later. How bright and exciting the prospect is.

Suddenly, with a bang, the door of the conference room was pushed open and smashed against the wall.

General manager John Nash stormed into the conference room, followed by the helpless head coach Maurice Cheeks.

Kevin Pritchar's heart skipped a beat.

Suppressing the uneasiness in his heart, Kevin Pritchar asked with a smile: "John, what's the matter? Morris, are you arguing with John again?"

"I'm not, I didn't, it's really none of my business this time." Maurice Cheeks denied the three consecutive.

Seeing John Nash lying on the desk angrily, Maurice Cheeks had no choice but to continue: "The boss just arrived at the arena and didn't come in. He went directly to the airport and went back to Seattle."

Kevin Preet hesitated for a moment, looked at the pile of materials he had prepared, and almost roared, "Crooked? What's going on here?"

Maurice Cheeks responded: "Today we had lunch with the boss and walked back to the arena. We saw this...that...that..."

Maurice Cheeks finished describing the picture he just saw at the entrance of the arena. To be honest, as a former top star, he really envied the group of players under his hands. The picture is so handsome!
But after the description, Maurice Cheeks seemed to hear the sound of something breaking.

Suddenly, a growl startled Maurice Cheeks and John Nash, who was still recovering.

I saw Kevin Pritcha jumped up and roared angrily: "I didn't do anything yesterday! I didn't do anything this morning, but I did something at noon! That brat!

Maurice Cheeks asked, "Huh? Kevin, how do you know it was Jace's idea? I'm not even sure."

"Who else but him? Did we have all this crap before he came?
He doesn't do his job all day long, and he knows all these things without training. Why doesn't he go to Los Angeles to hang out in Hollywood?

Don't stop me, I want to fight him..."

This time Maurice Cheeks hugged Kevin Pritchar, not to mention whether this friend was beaten in the end, just running out and clashing with the genius they are optimistic about is not a good thing...

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On the other side, Liu Xiu was surrounded by teammates who didn't get a suit. What is the confrontation in the team, handsome is more important!
Give up being handsome for that little bit of grievance?It's not a deep hatred, is it?
The day before yesterday, Randolph's outfit was unveiled, and it became popular!

Coupled with the performance of 34 points and 21 rebounds, no matter how well he played, he would not be recognized. Now he is really compared with the best rookie in 01, Pau Gasol.

As for the bad reputation getting louder...does anyone on their prison team care about that?
They are willing to serve under the command of the warden!
The Trail Blazers, which had been split in the team for three years, just got together...

Liu Xiu accepted all orders for suits, and helped her aunt open a studio to attract customers. Of course, no one would refuse... Anyway, this uniform suit is a modification of an existing suit. If you have money, you can hire a tailor soon. Done.

The big gold chain is also different from Randolph's. Other people's is not pure gold. If you have enough money, the owner of the jewelry store who stays up late and works overtime will make a pair of gold-plated chains.

Like Matt Carroll with a non-guaranteed contract who really has no money, Liu Xiu directly gave a set.

Let the staff in the studio who came to the arena with them be responsible for measuring, recording, and charging, and the matter will be settled.

It's all little things.

Thinking back to the scene just now, Liu Xiu was a little excited... At first he thought it was quite embarrassing, but after he really did it, he wanted to do it again...

The mission seemed to be completed just now, and there were still many reminders. Liu Xiu opened the system to take a look... He hadn't read the previous system reminders, but a few new reminders just came.

A series of healing values ​​provided by the chief assistants!
Liu Xiu was at a loss. What's wrong with this menopausal teaching assistant?

oh!And Nash...John Nash, Liu Xiu remembered, was the general manager of the team.

The healing value is very good, but Liu Xiu is still confused, what's wrong?

Look at the previous tips again, John Nash actually has a bunch!Maurice Cheeks has contributed several healing values, adding up to over a hundred.

After reading it carefully, Liu Xiu's eyes widened when he saw one of the prompts.

"Healing value +35, from Paul Allen."

How could Liu Xiu not know who this name was.

The boss of their team!

This Nima...

It's an honor!
(End of this chapter)