Head coach of parallel imports in the NBA

Chapter 77
"Mr. Popovich, we have noticed that you communicated with Chen after the game. Chen seemed very excited. In addition, before the game, Chen took the initiative to find you. Some people said that Chen was your fan. He I was looking for your autograph, do you have anything to say to your opponent today?"

"Actually, I should apologize for my previous evaluation of him. Today's game let me see the ability of the new generation of coaches in the league. He is a very interesting head coach, and his on-the-spot command is also very good. You have all seen it. , We lost today’s game, and I think the loss was due to his on-the-spot command ability. Although we lost the game, I am very pleased to see that the league has such an excellent young coach.”

Not far away, Chen Dazhuang's right hand was still in pain. After hearing Popovich's answer to the reporter's question, he immediately felt that something was wrong.

No, the old man is flattering, what the hell, his conscience is too bad.

"But did we notice that you had conflicts after the game started?"

"No, no, I don't think that's a contradiction. It's just a manifestation of different views on issues. In short, I am very optimistic about him, and I am very optimistic about the current Timberwolves. You should pay attention to other teams in the league, especially those who want to win. The championship team, you have a strong team around you that is being ignored by you."

Well, confirmed!This old rascal is playing tricks! MLGB, old man, you are too insidious, didn't I just call you an old hooligan?Are you so vengeful?Why can't Nima be more generous?

"Chen, what do you think of Mr. Popovich's evaluation of the Timberwolves just now? The current Timberwolves have ranked first in the West, and have successively defeated such strong teams as the Heat, Spurs, Rockets, and Thunder. May I ask the Timberwolves this season? What is the goal?"

"Compared to the long regular season, this is just the beginning. I know my team very well. We are not what Mr. Popovich said just now, no matter in terms of lineup configuration and combat effectiveness. , We are both a very weak team, as for the goal, I think if we can reach the playoffs, I think it will be overfulfilled, after all, we were still ranked No.12 in the West last season."

The reporters in the audience looked at Chen Dazhuang who answered seriously, and they also complained in their hearts.

Your f*cking 20-3 team says it's weak and says it's overachieved to make the playoffs, and the QNM teams behind you are nothing.

"Chen, you have to know that you are currently ranked No. 20 in the Western Conference. You have already won [-] games. Is this considered weak? What about those teams that lost to you?" Kate is also quite speechless to Chen Dazhuang at the moment.

"Hey, I can't even imagine that we can achieve such a result. I think it's more luck. Lady luck has been on our side, and the regular season has just started, and many teams have not yet exerted their strength. , Kate, just wait and see, soon those strong teams will stand up and tell you that the Timberwolves are really weak."

It's just that no one believed Chen Dazhuang's words. On the second day after the game against the Spurs, the Timberwolves also ushered in another day of rest, but his modesty in the post-match press conference had no effect.

On the contrary, it was Popovich's flattery that sent the Timberwolves to the headlines of the major media again.

"The away game beat the Spurs, the Timberwolves gradually showed their fangs!"

"The wolf is coming!"

"Popovich claims Timberwolves are favorites for championship this season!"

"Even the Spurs can't stop the crazy Timberwolves!"

"Popovich said that Chen is the representative of the new generation of NBA head coaches!"

"Michael said that if Chen was in his time, he would definitely be willing to play for Chen!"

"Who can stop the mighty Timberwolves?"

"Chen is the wolf king of the Timberwolves!"

The players got a rare one-day rest, but Da Zhuang and Smith had no time to rest. When they came to the team early in the morning, Da Zhuang saw Smith, Ogmon and Beno holding a Stacks of newspapers came in.

"What are you doing? Why are you buying so many newspapers?"

"Congratulations, Chen, you are completely famous. Now all the media in the beautiful country are discussing you. Greg is pretty good. If it weren't for him, you wouldn't be so famous."

"Smith, your fucking brain is sick. At this moment, you are still speaking for that old guy. Can't you see that the old guy is trying to kill us?"

"I saw it, we all saw it, you still have the nerve to talk about me, why are you so fucking free to tease him?"

"I didn't know that guy had such a big reaction, you don't know, that old thing is so fucking insidious, my hand was almost broken by him after the game, I think I will have a psychological shadow in the future. "

"What should we do now? Next we will be targeted a lot, and the game will not be as easy to play as before." Ogmon asked.

"Let's take one step at a time." Da Zhuang scratched his head a little.

"Chen, can you tell us what is our goal for this season?" The question asked by Bill Benoy at the side also made Smith and Augmon look up at Da Zhuang.

"Goal? The playoffs, as long as we can participate in the playoffs, our mission is really overfulfilled."

"Chen, we have to think about our lineup configuration and the depth of our bench. In addition, after this month, the schedule will become denser starting from January, so how to rotate will also be an issue we need to consider."

"Lineup configuration? Do you have any ideas?"

"From yesterday's game against the Spurs, it can be seen that our previous assumptions are not problematic. The connection between Yi and Anthony and Greg's suppression inside are our big killers, but we must find one for Greg. A suitable substitute is not enough for Dion, so a suitable substitute center is a problem that must be solved. In fact, our personnel on the outside are quite sufficient. In addition, the rotation of players at the fourth position is also a huge problem, so I suggest that if there is It is appropriate to trade some inside players with some outside players, and see if there are any good options in some free agents." Smith said.

"Do you have any good recommendations?"

Da Zhuang knows that what they said is indeed the truth. As far as the current lineup of the Timberwolves is concerned, there are indeed big problems in the center and power forward substitutes. Dieng really cannot play the role that everyone expects in the center rotation. , In addition, Yi Jianlian's substitute is also a problem, but there are plenty of choices in other positions.

(End of this chapter)