God's hand behind the scenes

Chapter 537 Brown's Trust

Local time on February 2, Louisiana, New Orleans Arena.

It's not the first time Roy has come to this arena to participate in a game, but this time his status is different.He is the starting guard for this year's Eastern Conference All-Stars, not the Bobcats captain who led the team to New Orleans to play away.This is not the first time for Roy to participate in the All-Star Weekend. He is very calm about everything in the arena. Those who don't know think that he has played in the league for many years.

Jackson didn't come to New Orleans to watch the game. He wanted to spend a short vacation with his girlfriend, and this job was handed over to Chang Wei, who could also use this opportunity to exchange feelings with his acquaintances.

For Chang Wei, this year's Rookie Challenge and individual events are nothing to watch, since no Bobcats players will participate anyway.In fact, Milicic was indeed invited to participate in the three-point contest before. After all, one of the participating players this year is Dirk Nowitzki, who is also very tall. It seems that there is no problem with another big man.But Milicic knew that his three-point shooting rate was average, and participating in the three-point contest was basically to be cannon fodder, so he resolutely refused after consulting Chang Wei and Jackson.

When Chang Wei and Roy came to the New Orleans Arena, it was already three hours before the start of the main game. Before that, Roy cooperated with the league officials to participate in a series of promotional activities, so today he can play lightly, and there is no need to Came here early in the morning to prepare for the game.Originally, Chang Wei didn't need to go to the locker room, but he wanted to see Brown.

Knocking on the locker room door, it was Brown who opened the door.The old man looked older than before, but he was still neatly dressed in a well-tailored striped suit, and he was holding a familiar tactical board in his hand, which seemed to be used for the Pistons. It seemed that Brown I am still nostalgic for those old items, and to lead the team to play in the All-Star game must also bring an exclusive tactical board.

Seeing Chang Wei, Brown also seemed very surprised. He asked Roy to go in first to get acquainted with his temporary teammates, and he stepped forward to give Chang Wei a big hug.Then Brown looked up and down, and said with satisfaction: "Chang, it seems that you are doing well in the Bobcats, but I still miss your days in the coaching staff. Bruce is very good, but there is still a gap with you. "

Chang Wei looked at the aging Brown, pursed his lips, and said in a low voice: "Coach, you should give more work to the assistant coaches below, your body can't bear long hours of work, you have to think about your own health ..."

Brown smiled and waved his hands and said: "I'm used to it, I always feel that other people will make mistakes. Even if I leave everything to them, I will review it myself in the end. Why bother? I'm retiring after this season, and I don't have much time left, so let me worry about the last few months, and then I can relax completely."

Soon the topic of the two returned to the players. This year, the Pistons were selected as All-Stars by Wade and Ben, who are also very stable All-Star regulars in recent seasons.But obviously Brown is more interested in Roy. He knows that this is Chang Wei's handwriting. Not many people dare to choose a lesser-known senior as the second pick in the first round, but Chang Wei dares.

"Chang, Roy was the one you suggested to the Bobcats? It seems that your vision is as accurate as ever. It is rare to see a rookie who can become an All-Star starter in the second year. Of course, LeBron's much-anticipated Calculate……"

Chang Wei laughed and said, "It's just luck. I didn't expect you to think highly of him."

"This is an amazingly talented young man, and his mental age far exceeds his physical age." Brown touched his chin and said slowly, "He has the opportunity to become a player at Dwyane's level." , Otherwise you wouldn’t spend a No. [-] pick on him and let him be the core of the Bobcats’ team, I can see you trust him.”

If he was facing other people, Chang Wei could accept all these praises without blushing, but now he is facing Brown, his leader in the NBA, and he should be humble at this time.He smiled and said, "It's just possible. Many rookies were considered to be the next so-and-so when they first entered the league, but how many of them succeeded in the end?"

This time Brown didn't laugh, he said seriously: "You trust him, and I trust you. If nothing else happens, Roy can definitely become a top star in the league. Whether you can go further depends on how much effort you spend on him." gone."

Chang Wei was taken aback, hugged the old man's body vigorously, and burst out laughing.Indeed, although the two of them are no longer on the same team, their trust has never diminished. The relationship between them is still the same as it was when they were in the 76ers and Pistons.

Brown thought for a while and asked, "Do you need me to protect him? It is said that he suffered a torn ankle ligament some time ago. This kind of injury can destroy his career if he is not careful. I think you should pay more attention."

Chang Wei shook his head and said, "It's okay, coach, just follow your own ideas, he can support high-intensity games and more playing time, and we all know what the so-called All-Star Game is like. thing, right?"

Brown nodded and said nothing.The two chatted for a while, and Chang Wei bid farewell to Brown and left. His position is in the audience instead of the bench. Now he is the assistant coach of the Bobcats instead of the Pistons. Dime doesn't matter, he would rather stay in his apartment and turn on the TV to watch ESPN live.

During the game, Brown really followed his own ideas, and didn't give Roy extra care just because he was the player Chang Wei focused on.In the end, Roy played well for 20 minutes, scoring 15 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists. The Eastern All-Stars defeated the Western Conference 138-134. The All-Star MVP contributed 29 points and 8 rebounds to the audience. And James with 9 assists, he is also the best performer among the Eastern All-Stars, and the All-Star MVP is what he deserves.

Even so, Brown is still optimistic about Roy's prospects, this is a low-key guy who doesn't like to be in the limelight.Although in a commercial league like the NBA, it is difficult for such a player to be packaged as a superstar, Brown believes that Roy has such strength and does not need so-called packaging. He can do it all by himself.

After the post-match press conference, Brown handed Roy to Chang Wei who was waiting at the door of the locker room, smiled at him, and Chang Wei returned a big smile, saying nothing.

(End of this chapter)