Reboot McGrady

Chapter 25 025 Talk
"Congratulations, you got the player of the week. In my impression, this is the first time you get the best player of the week." Pat Riley faced McGrady with a smile.

After the Heat defeated the Jazz and Suns in one week, and then defeated the Hornets and Nets back-to-back, he chose to have an open and honest conversation with Tracy McGrady.

McGrady sat in his office, his eyes still blurred, showing a faint smile, and nodded slightly.

In his last life, he won the Player of the Week 12 times and the Player of the Month 4 times in his career, which is not too brilliant.The best of the week for the first time was not obtained until 2002.

This time, he only played for the Heat for more than two weeks, and he won the best of the week, which moved forward the time when he personally won the best of the week by two years.

While awards are recognition of individual performance, they are not the subject of today's conversation.It's just the best player of the week, McGrady's ambition is not here.

The key is that he knows that this is just Riley's words, a cut-out for chatting.

McGrady decided to turn to the guest, and directly expressed his thoughts, "Mr. Riley, I think the team can still be strengthened, and we can go further."

The team has only lost one game so far, showing excellent form.Ranked second in the East, the Philadelphia 76ers only lost one game, that is, to the Heat, but they played two more games and ranked first in the East.

"As long as Mourning stays healthy, we are a championship-level team." Pat Riley frowned, and immediately regained the right to speak. He likes the feeling of monopolizing power and dislikes the idea of ​​players taking over.

What McGrady said, Riley said he was offended, "Tracey, you didn't tell me the truth, you have a congenital problem in your spine, this is the most important reason I came to you today."

"Before I signed the contract, I told you!" McGrady disapproved, full of confidence, staring into Pat Riley's eyes, "I asked for a physical therapist at that time, just for the sake of my health. Because I don't want the ball The team isn't competitive, we've lost Mourning, we can't live without me."

This season, he is carrying the team forward.Tim Hardaway can't do it, and no one else can.

"Are you threatening me?" Riley's face changed, his white hair looked like a devil.

"I'm just stating the facts, we have a good squad and I hope for better results."

"You are too young to understand. The team has a lot of experienced players, but they are out of shape now, and they will fall back next. I plan to rotate."

AC Green is almost 40 years old, Anthony Mason is 35 years old, PJ Brown is 31 years old, and Tim Hardaway is also 35 years old.Mourning is basically reimbursed for the season. Even if he can play, he is still a 30-year-old veteran.

The state of the veteran will not last the entire season, now it is crazy, and it will fall back in the middle of the season.

"our target is?"

"This year, just make it to the playoffs. After all, next year's draft will not have any outstanding superstar embryos."

The 2001 draft?McGrady thought about it, and the champion Kwame Brown is quite watery.But Tyson Chandler, Paul Gasol, and Eddie Curry are all strong insiders.Tony Parker, the 28th overall pick, also became the Finals MVP.

Of course, McGrady won't say these things, it's too eye-catching, he only wants his own results.

Set a small goal first and reach the second round of the playoffs.This is the tragedy of Yuan's life.

"However, you don't have to worry. I know that your body has hidden dangers. I will control your playing time and try not to get hurt." Pat Riley suddenly smiled and changed his way of speaking. The post players do the necessary rotations to keep them in shape."

McGrady thought for a while, "I can take responsibility."

"You have more brains than others, and I will tell you the truth. You are still young, don't worry, becoming the leader of the team now will only increase your risk of injury. I hope you are more mature and physically stronger. Tim -Hardaway is still an important player for the team, we need him to control the rhythm."

"So, I will downplay the mention of the team leader and try to make you stand out. At that time, you don't have to fight, you are also the leader of the team."

No matter what Pat Riley's considerations are, at least he has the same idea of ​​developing with McGrady, and the two finally reached a consensus.

"The coach is the leader of the team. The Heat can live without anyone but you. Mr. Riley."

Pat Riley froze for a moment, leaned back in his seat, and immediately laughed, "You are really different from ordinary players. We will have a great time working together."

McGrady stood up, it was time to go, the other party leaned back in the seat, just wanting me to leave, "However, you still have to control my playing time."

"Of course, for the sake of your health." Riley also stood up and sent McGrady to the door.

Then he locked the door and slammed the used water glass on the ground.

"Cheat me, how dare you lie to me." Pat Riley looked fierce.

In his thinking, the players are big fools, and it is enough to follow the arrangement, and there is no need to have their own ideas.

What does Maddie want to do?
In the next game, facing the Philadelphia 76ers, the Heat lost...

McGrady played 30 minutes and scored 24 points, but couldn't save the team.Iverson once again scored more than 40 points, which is extremely dazzling.

"Iverson shines in the audience and is a strong contender for the MVP of the regular season."

"In comparison, McGrady's performance is much inferior. He is still young and not Iverson's opponent."

TNT, ESPN and other media are frantically touting.

If you win, brag boldly, if you lose, step hard.Those who scolded Iverson last time were actually these people.

"McGrady only played for 30 minutes. Looking at his sleepy eyes, he was exhausted from continuous battles." Smith put forward his own opinion.

"Oh, I think Riley is going back to home to beat the Trail Blazers, so the layout of this game is much more relaxed." Barkley thought of this, "Consecutive back-to-back games, the veterans of the Heat can't bear it. Like today, AC Green only played 5 minutes."

"The Trail Blazers lineup is very good. The Heat may usher in a two-game losing streak if they give up this game." Smith retorted.

At this time, the Trail Blazers, the Portland gang was turbulent, the lineup was very strong, the number of soldiers was too wide, and almost all of them were All-Star players.

Mike Dunleavy has 'beautiful troubles', admits he can't make everyone happy, then infighting ensues...

Inside, there are Yao's idol Sabonis (his son is Domantas Sabonis of the Pacers, who inherited his father's business), Rasheed Wallace, "Rain Man" Kemp, and defensive strongman Dell Day Weiss, there are four All-Star players assembled inside.

At the small forward position is Scottie Pippen, who is McGrady's draft template, um, Joe's second leader.

The shooting guard is Steve Smith, an All-Star and a former Team USA player.The point guard is "Little Flying Squirrel" Stoudemire.

On the bench, there are also strong players like the best sixth man Bunch Wells and Greg Anthony.

This team is basically an all-star lineup!
It can be seen that Paul Allen, the boss of the Blazers, is very rich. After all, he is a friend of Gates. He once owned 40% of Microsoft's shares. I don't know if he often hangs out with Gates.

(End of this chapter)