Reboot McGrady

Chapter 220 221 Pressure
Celtics coach O'Brien was dejected after the game, "The strength of the Eagles is far above us. The Celtics need to change and we must become stronger."

"It is undeniable that the Hawks are a strong contender for the championship. I must follow my heart and tell the truth. Their lineup is very balanced and difficult to beat."

Pierce gritted his teeth, not daring to attend the press conference.He really didn't have the courage to yell at McGrady again.

He scored 36 points in this game, McGrady scored 46 points, and played 4 minutes less.

Tony Batty faced reporters and was asked about the next game to Atlanta, "I don't know how the league arranges the schedule. Obedience is the most important thing. But facing the Eagles, I have no confidence."

Confidence is gone.Today he faced Yao Ming and Da Ben, and the two took turns torturing him.One made him doubt his defense on the offensive end, and the other made him collapse on his offensive ability on the defensive end. In the end, he didn't even dare to ask for the ball to attack.

"It seems that the Celtics are going to have a two-game losing streak."

All the media and commentators are optimistic that the Hawks will continue to win consecutively. Even if the Hawks lose Jackson, if they win another game, it will be a 13-game winning streak and a perfect start to the new season.

Ahhh!

Maddie sneezed heavily and woke up the next day with a cold.They played back-to-back games against the Celtics. After the away game, they flew back home overnight, waiting for the Celtics' visit.

Carlisle assessed the extent of McGrady's cold and directly refused to let him play, "We must ensure your health!"

"Listen, Tracy, a game is not important, what matters is your body. Remember? I asked the team doctor. Your cold is caused by fatigue. Because of continuous fighting, too much accumulated in your body. The fatigue factor, there has to be enough rest."

Carlisle held down McGrady to keep him from speaking, and McGrady still wanted to appear on stage even though he had a Kleenex stuffed in his nostrils.

"Listen, healthy, let me say it again, still healthy." Carlisle lowered his voice and leaned closer to McGrady's ear, "Don't you feel that the pressure on the players is increasing?"

"Because of winning streak?"

McGrady calmed down, the team won 12 consecutive victories, and has never tasted a defeat since the start of the game.Huge pressure has been put on the players. Everyone wants to perform better and cannot lose the game. Instead, they are timid on the field for fear of making mistakes.

"Yao Ming only scored 15 points yesterday, and Billups only scored 14 points. They are all under tremendous pressure. Not everyone is like you."

McGrady took a deep breath. He was indeed tired. Although he didn't want to take turns, it was a good rhythm to take a break from the game to recharge his spirits while he had a bad cold.

"Well, I respect your decision."

Before the game, the comments were almost one-sided.Thinking that the Eagles will win, the bookmaker's odds, is the same concept.However, when the game was approaching, the Eagles announced that McGrady had a bad cold and could not participate, and the spinach odds changed dramatically.

McGrady was unable to play, lost Stephen Jackson, and the team experienced downsizing on both offense and defense.

"I hope Tracy gets better soon, I love him." At Phillips Stadium, fans silently prayed for McGrady.

"Tracey, get well soon, my son can let you sleep overnight." The aunt watching the game screamed.

McGrady chose to be with the team, wearing sportswear, his face was not good-looking, the whole person looked particularly exhausted, and then kept sneezing.Symptoms of a bad cold.

Seeing that McGrady couldn't play, Pierce yelled frantically and drove the team as if he had been beaten.

With their tenacious defense, the Eagles persisted until the last moment.However, Pierce's post-up singles widened the gap by 5 points.Yao Ming and Billups missed consecutive mid-range shots and lost to the Celtics by 3 points.

In back-to-back games, the Celtics pulled back a victory.

"The team is very tenacious, and I am very satisfied. The boys have shown a strong desire to fight, which is the most worthy of recognition." Carlisle did not blame the players. The tactics were implemented in place, but if they couldn't get in, what could be done.

"The Eagles can do without anyone, except Tracy. He is the undisputed core player and the most talented player in the league." Barkley commented on the game.

He was in a bad mood, and after the game was over, he had to honor his bet with Kenny Smith.

Originally, in the last scene, Barkley was about to kiss Kenny's ass, but Kenny felt too disgusted after being kissed by a big man and dared not take it off.The two debated for a while, and finally reached a consensus.

Use a donkey instead of Kenny Smith's buttocks to receive Barkley's kisses.The time is scheduled after the Eagles' home game.

The reporter was very excited, "Yao, because of you, Barkley kissed the ass of the donkey, what do you want to say?"

It's a pity that Yao Ming has no spirit of entertainment. "This is just a good-natured joke. Barkley hopes that I will play the demeanor of the No. [-] pick. I can feel his kindness to the younger generation."

Not American at all, not arrogant at all.

McGrady only paid a little attention to this matter, "Just like in the previous life, it seems that the tide of history is rolling in, and some details are still being repeated."

Ahhh, I sneezed again, and my nose felt a little uncomfortable.McGrady rested at home for two days before the cold symptoms disappeared.

"This cold came at a good time." McGrady suddenly found that the mental pressure of the players has eased a lot.

In the next few games, whether facing the Sonics or the Hornets, the Eagles players were full of energy, cutting melons and vegetables, and defeating their opponents.

Start the winning streak again, the next game, the last game in November, the Eagles will meet the challenge of the Heat at home.

On the training ground, there was a lot of laughter.It seems that the defeat against the Celtics took all the pressure off them.Even in the face of the menacing Heat, the Eagles players are still full of confidence.

"Yao, you want to treat me to dinner today. It's not the AA style." Ben Wallace teased Yao Ming after training.

In these few games, Daben has become accustomed to coming off the bench, but after he came on the field, his performance was still tough.Especially when Rashid rested, his cooperation with Yao Ming became more and more tacit.One offense and one defense, Yao Ming has height and vision, and can also assist Daben to score.

Yao Ming was still doing strength training, so he listened carefully, "No problem, let's all go to Yao's restaurant for dinner, and I'll treat you to dinner. Boss Mai, leave some time for us at night?"

He will tease McGrady, which proves that Yao Ming has adapted well.Just as McGrady packed up his luggage and was about to go back, when he heard this, he rubbed his nose, "Let's go, Dayao's treat tonight. Eat Chinese food!"

Several players who practiced extra quickly greeted their teammates.Stephen Jackson was still at home, and when he received a call, he went out on crutches and had to have dinner with his teammates.

During the meal, Yao Ming came to McGrady's side.

"Boss Mai, there is actually something else I want to talk to you about today. During the summer offseason, can you go to China for a while?"

CCTV didn't know how to contact Zhang Mingji, and asked Yao Ming to ask Mai Di for advice. If he could travel to Huaxia, CCTV would send a letter to invite him.Do a show about basketball.

"If there is no other arrangement, I will agree first." McGrady thought for a while, then nodded and agreed, "In terms of time, I can't arrange it here. You can ask your agent to talk to Arne Trum."

"No problem", Yao Ming's hanging heart dropped.McGrady is enjoying life during the offseason, or doing commercial promotion and accepting the invitation of CCTV. He doesn't have much money, and recording programs is quite tiring.

After holding on for a while, Yao Ming said another word, "Thank you, Boss Mai!"

McGrady patted Yao Ming on the shoulder, making a fuss.He originally thought of Huaxia Kingdom.He thought of something, waved and called Leitner.

The two found a remote place, "Dude, have you been acting soft lately?"

Laettner pursed his lips, and he couldn't explain clearly. After winning the championship, the ambition in his heart disappeared instantly, and his performance in the new season was very mediocre.His starting point was very high. In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, he was a member of the Dream Team, and everyone else was a member of the Hall of Fame. He was just a college student at the time.

"Do not want to enter the Hall of Fame?" McGrady continued to ask.I hope to use this thought to stimulate Leitner.

Laettner nodded, "Naturally, I want to do other things, such as promote basketball, use this influence, and enter the Hall of Fame."

In fact, this is a more difficult path. If he performs better and gets some honors, it is possible. If he wants to promote basketball, it will be difficult to get recognition.

But McGrady will not puncture his thoughts, "Play well on the court, and then, when you are free in summer, go to China to promote basketball! Maybe it will open your horizons."

Leitner pondered and nodded again.I really can't lift my spirits, so I just want to be more comfortable.Looking at Chauncey Billups who was walking over, he asked softly, "Would you like to go to the night show later?"

"Go, why don't you go?" Chauncey secretly glanced at Maddy, not daring to let Maddy know.Billups is under a lot of pressure, but he is very good at taking off the pressure, and more often, he shoots it out.

"Sometimes, I really envy Ewing and AC Green. They are enjoying life." Laettner dare not tell the truth to McGrady, but Chauncey Billups doesn't have too many worries.

"You are envious, and I am also envious. But I want to be honored more!" Billups also had a fire in his heart, hoping to get greater recognition.Sometimes I think, it’s good to be the second head of the team, and sometimes I think, if I become the boss, I don’t know what it’s like.

McGrady doesn't know what his teammates think, as long as he fights on the field and wins, he won't care about other people's private lives.

Laettner's mentality of struggle has weakened. It is understandable that next season, he will not have to stay in the Hawks.He had already sentenced Leitner to death in his heart.

This is the boss of the team, whoever wants to leave will leave.

Pat Riley turned off the TV, watched the edited video over and over again, and couldn’t find a reason to beat the Eagles. He took out his cigar, lit it depressed, thought about it, and suddenly slapped himself, “Why am I crazy? ? Let McGrady do what?"

If McGrady is still in the Heat, the Heat have already won the championship, right?
(End of this chapter)