God's hand behind the scenes

Chapter 163 Interview
Although some staff came forward to question Chang Wei, when Chang Wei took out Popovich's recommendation letter, they all enthusiastically gave Chang Wei the way.As the insiders of the team, they can see all the troubles. They have heard that the team wants to recruit a new physical assistant.

Under the guidance of the staff, Chang Wei arrived at Larry Brown's office smoothly.The 76ers have not played in the past two days, and the entire arena is empty. Obviously, the players have got a precious vacation and don't know where to go. However, judging from the reaction of the team staff, Brown still appeared in his own room today. in the office.

Looking at the heavy wooden door in front of him, Chang Wei knocked lightly, and an old voice faintly came from inside: "The door is unlocked, just come in!" The owner of the voice was obviously Brown, who was born in 1940 He happened to be 60 years old this year, and it was natural for him to have an old voice. Chang Wei took a deep breath, opened the door and walked in.

Originally, Chang Wei thought that the NBA head coach's office would be very luxurious, or filled with all kinds of playbooks and videotapes, but he didn't expect Brown's office to look very simple, with a huge desk, a huge bookcase, and Adding a coffee table, two rows of sofas and two swivel chairs is the only furniture in the entire office.What surprised Chang Wei even more was that there was not even a computer in Brown's office, which seemed incredible.

Sitting behind the desk was an old man with a kind face, but his clothes were very formal, black suit, wide-striped tie, and meticulously combed white hair, all of which indicated that he was a serious person who took everything seriously .Chang Wei nodded secretly. It seems that Brown's high demands on the team are not just talking, at least on the surface, he is striving for perfection.

Facing Brown, a historical head coach, Chang Wei showed considerable respect. He bent down and bowed to Brown sincerely, and said calmly: "Hello, Coach Brown, I am recommended by Coach Popovich. The physical assistant here, my name is Chang Wei, Chinese, this is the recommendation letter he wrote for me, please read it." After speaking, Chang Wei took out the letter respectfully and put it on the table.

There was a smile on Brown's face. He reached out to take the recommendation letter, but instead of opening it directly, he put it aside. This behavior made Chang Wei's heart ache.What's happening here?Eliminate directly?Is he going to tell me later that the team has recruited a qualified physical assistant, and then let me go directly to the airport to buy a ticket to fly back to New York?

But Chang Wei guessed wrong, Brown folded his hands on the table, stared at him with burning eyes and said: "Greg introduced you to me, saying that you are the strongest trainer he has ever seen, and it must be easy to be a physical assistant. But I don't know you very well, I hope you can introduce yourself in a little more detail, is that okay?"

Chang Wei nodded, pondered for a while, and said loudly: "I graduated from Columbia University, majoring in sports rehabilitation and minoring in sports psychology. I joined the Wildcats of Villanova University in the 1996-97 season and was the team's trainer. The team won the NCAA championship in the 1997-98 season. Later, he joined the Colorado Rams and won this year's championship."

"During these four seasons, I discovered and trained a group of stars, including Tracy McGrady, Sean Battier and Elton Brand who have already joined the NBA, as well as those who have not yet determined this year. Whether to participate in the draft Kyle Korver and David West, in addition to Tim Thomas, the No. 1997 pick in the first round in 7, is also a disciple I trained."

The expression on Brown's face did not change, and he continued to ask: "How do you prove that what you said is the truth?"

Let me go, as expected of Popovich's teacher, the questions asked by the master and the apprentice are exactly the same... But Chang Wei couldn't help but answer: "I think you can go to the former coach of Villanova University, Colorado Big current coaches and all the players I just mentioned by name, they can tell you if my words are true or not."

Brown doesn't seem to want to continue to struggle with this issue, and of course it doesn't rule out that he just asked casually like Popovich.The coach quickly changed the subject: "What do you think of my team? Tell the truth!"

Looking at Brown's sharp eyes, Chang Wei also went all out: "To be honest, it's very average."

"Now the 76ers are firmly in the top four in the Eastern Conference, and there are superstars like Allen in the team. Why do you think it's average?"

Fuck, this is what you told me to tell the truth...Chang Wei said categorically: "There is only one superstar AI in the team, and no one else can bring him more help. Single-core teams in this era The only reason he can get into the top four in the Eastern Conference is that the AI ​​is too strong, but as long as he is restricted, the entire team will be completely ruined."

While Chang Wei was talking, the final battle between the 76ers and the Lakers in his previous life could not help appearing in his mind.Although Iverson scored 48 points in the first game to help the 76ers lead 1-0, he was unable to support himself in the next four games. He averaged 35.6 points per game in the finals but could not lead the team to win. The Big Mac O'Neal and the Lakers' secret weapon, Tyronn Lue, became his biggest problem, but at this time, no one can help him relieve the pressure. Losing the finals is a matter of course.

Brown was noncommittal about Chang Wei's answer, and asked a new question: "If you were allowed to join my coaching staff, how would you train players? Or to be precise, how would you train Iverson? You must know that he is not a Good-natured guy."

Chang Wei shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I can't give you an accurate answer to this question now, because I still don't know what kind of person AI is, what abilities he has that can continue to be strengthened, and what shortcomings he needs to make up for. .But if I can help him train, I can guarantee that he will be much better than he is now."

"I heard from Greg that you are very good at scouting players? Do you want to consider managing the scouting department?"

Depend on!Do I have scout written on my forehead?If I had known earlier, I wouldn’t have mentioned McGrady and the others to you!Chang Wei's face turned dark with a broken heart: "As for player recruitment, I can give you advice, of course, whether to recruit players or not. And how to operate it is a matter for you and the management. I am only responsible for screening out my players. A player who thinks he can play."

Brown nodded, stood up and shook hands with Chang Wei: "Thank you for your wonderful answer, so let's stop here today, and we will notify you as soon as there is a result. Please keep the phone open at all times, this is outdated. .”

(End of this chapter)