I'm really not a superstar

Chapter 215
The victory over the defending champion Celtics seems to have injected a shot in the arm for the dying Rockets.

For this big victory, the outside world summed up many reasons:
Some say that the Rockets will surely win, and the three armies will use their lives;

Some said that Adelman's tactics were appropriate and he used troops like a god;

Others said that the Celtics underestimated the enemy and were physically exhausted.

But what everyone can't deny is the wonderful performance of the Rockets' bench gangsters, especially the superb performance of Joey Dorsey.

The rookie appeared in three different positions in one game, and all of them played well.

On the Houston Rockets fan forum, Dorsey gained a new nickname "Almighty Kid".

What followed was overwhelming criticism of McGrady.

This seems to be an irrelevant matter, after all, McGrady didn't even play.

However, it was precisely because he did not play that the Rockets played tough defense, smooth cooperation and teamwork that were rare recently, ended the previous losing streak, defeated a powerful opponent, and gained a long-lost victory.

When he plays, the Rockets lose, and when he doesn't play, they immediately win!

And Dorsey, who appeared in the same position as McGrady, made people forget the No. 1 that people love and hate.Sometimes, Dorsey's brilliant performance reminded people of an omnipotent angel flying over Houston.

Because of this, people are even more annoyed at McGrady. He obviously has unparalleled talent, but he spends it recklessly and has no desire to win. Not only did he fail to drive the team forward, but it became the biggest stumbling block for the team.

How much people loved McGrady, how much they hate him now!

In the past two days, online forums in Houston have been flooded with criticism of Tracy McGrady, even malicious insults.

"Tracey, you're a jerk! You're doomed to get nothing!"

"If you don't want to fight, please leave!"

"The Rockets are not a nursing home!"

"You are no longer needed here, goodbye, Tracy!"

……

McGrady felt very depressed, and even felt a little pain in his heart.

He didn't know when he changed from Houston's darling to a public enemy!He had clearly tried his best on the field, and it was the damn injury that made him dare not exert his strength. He fought with his own injuries, and what he got in exchange was not praise and praise, but insults and reprimands!
What made him even more unbearable was the change in the attitude of his teammates and the team.

He lost the respect of his teammates, even fringe players like Weaver and Landry began to ignore him, and even rookies like Dorsey dared to challenge him!This was unimaginable before!

Now when he walks into the locker room and training hall, he always feels that someone is pointing at him behind his back.

Neither Mosaic nor Adelman stood up to defend themselves, but just watched coldly from the sidelines. The attitude of the management and coaching staff made him strange and chilling.

Even the boss Alexander, who has always loved him very much, seems to have become ambiguous and no longer emphasizes that he is an indispensable member of the team.

These ungrateful bastards!They have forgotten who scored for the team again and again, who kept saving the team from fire and water, who touched God with 35 points in 13 seconds, and who was regarded by them as the savior?

McGrady secretly gritted his teeth and hated, wanting to slap all those who despised him in the face.

However, the first person to be slapped in the face was himself.

He was slapped hard by reality!

Three days later, in the game between the Rockets and the Thunder, McGrady was placed on the bench for the first time when he said he could play physically.

Although he expressed strong opposition, Adelman, who has always been a good old man, was exceptionally tough this time.

"Tracey, this is an arrangement I made based on the team's tactics and personnel status. I hope you can understand! If you can't understand, don't understand, just follow it. After all, I am the team The head coach of the team!"

McGrady was dumbfounded, he couldn't believe that these words came from Adelman's mouth.This is simply a replica of Van Gundy!
The person who took McGrady's starting position was Joey Dorsey.

In this game, Dorsey still played well and started a battle with Durant.

In the end, the two scored 27 points, evenly split.

The Rockets also defeated the Thunder 101:96.

As the game was very anxious, McGrady, who was Dorsey's substitute, only got 10 minutes of playing time.

Obviously, he was very uncomfortable coming off the bench, and only scored 8 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist.

The next game is two days later against the New York Knicks.

McGrady still came off the bench, but this time he played less time, only 8 minutes, and only scored 6 points.

McGrady was a little panicked. It seemed that this was no longer a punishment, but a normal state.And it was difficult for me to adapt to the rhythm and seize the opportunity in the short time when I came off the bench.

The next game is a back-to-back game against the Lakers.

Facing Kobe, Tracy McGrady volunteered.

"Aren't you playing back-to-back games?" Adelman asked with a sneer.

"Coach, my body has recovered, and I think I can play back to back in the future!"

"Ha ha!"

Adelman's laughter made McGrady very uncomfortable, but he was helpless. He finally realized the feeling of having to bow his head under the low eaves!
In the end, the Rockets lost the game 100:105.

But the focus of the game is Bryant, Yao Ming and Dorsey.

Bryant scored 33 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, all of which were the highest in the Lakers.

姚明19分17个篮板，多西26分11个篮板，还有2次封盖。

These two blocks were all given to Kobe!
And McGrady only played 7 minutes in garbage time, most of the time was against the Lakers' bench.

There is almost no comparison with Keke.

Even so, McGrady is worth 6 points.

At the end of the game, McGrady was devastated. His playing time was shortened and his personal data became more and more ugly.

Compared with the annual salary of 6 million, 2300 points are so dazzling.

If this continues, where will he go?
"Tracey"

A familiar voice sounded beside him. When McGrady looked up, it turned out to be an old friend and old rival Kobe.

"Tracey, I know you've had a hard time recently, but please don't give up and persevere, okay? No difficulty is impossible!"

Kobe encouraged.

McGrady sighed heavily. For some reason, he felt wronged, and the corners of his eyes were a little sore.

It shouldn't be like this...

On the second day after returning to Houston from Los Angeles, McGrady came to the training ground early for an unprecedented time.

Coming out of the locker room, he saw a long-lost figure.

Short white guy, muscular, small head, goatee.It's Wayne Hall!

Hall didn't seem to think so either.Meeting McGrady so early, I stood on the court at a loss.

The two looked at each other, like a pair of lovers who broke up and suddenly met unexpectedly.

After a while, McGrady said coldly: "Why are you here, I have already fired you!"

Hall's expression darkened, and his whole body seemed to collapse like a needle-pricked ball.

"I……"

"Please leave the team's training ground!" McGrady roared.

The grievances, resentment, and unwillingness I have suffered these days suddenly found an outlet.

McGrady himself didn't understand why he got angry with Hall, maybe because he was the person he trusted and was closest to.

But a voice suddenly sounded from behind: "He can't leave!"

McGrady didn't need to look back to know that the voice belonged to Joey Dorsey!

"Because Wayne is already my personal trainer!"

what? !

"Wayne, you! Did you even betray me?!"

McGrady just felt that the world was spinning, and the whole world became absurd. His mind went blank, and he stared blankly at Hall in front of him.

Hall was very cramped, with his little head drooping, as if he didn't dare to face McGrady.

"Good, good, good..."

Maddie suddenly laughed out of anger, "You are all fine! Haha"

As he said that, he smashed the ball in his hand to the ground, laughed and turned around, leaving the training ground.

"Tracy..." Hall wanted to say something, but held back.

The experienced trainer looked at the rookie Dorsey, but his eyes were full of confusion and questioning.

Dorsey shook his head:
"Some things, after all, he can only rely on himself!"

(End of this chapter)