Versatile Point Forward

Chapter 180 The end of the season
Early the next morning, Ye Feng embarked on the journey back to the team.He got up very early, which is a habit he developed during his rookie season. Even if there is no training session that day, he will get up on time at 6 o'clock in the morning, and then go out for a run.Of course, today he booked an early flight ticket, so he didn't have to run or anything, and left his luggage at home. He just put a backpack on his back and took a taxi to the airport.This season there is only one time for the summary meeting. At most, everyone will have a meal together after the meeting. There is no need to bring luggage or anything. Even if you do, you have to bring it back immediately.

The meeting time notified by McMillan took good care of the players - 3 p.m., which was entirely to allow the group of guys who had just experienced the life-and-death tie-break to have enough rest time, but even if the time was arranged in the morning, it would probably be too late. Few people can get out of bed.After Ye Feng got off the plane, he directly took a taxi back to his apartment. Looking at the familiar furnishings in the room, he was in a daze: he had been fighting here for a season before he knew it.This is his rookie season. His performance is not good, but it is not bad. Even if he did not get the best rookie, the final votes are almost the same as the best rookie winner Rose. In the eyes of Portlanders, he is the best rookie .

But what is the use of such a false name?No, it’s not even a false name. Even if the Blazers went further than the Bulls in the playoffs, they did not reach the finals, and even reached the Western Conference Finals. In essence, there is no difference between the two rounds. Everyone is a loser. The only difference is how far away from the starting point when you fail. Don’t make fun of a hundred steps if you take fifty steps.He now needs to prove himself with higher and more honors, so let this season pass, the best game will always be the next one.

Throwing the backpack casually on the coffee table, Ye Feng collapsed on the sofa, staring at the ceiling in a daze.This is a real trance. He doesn't use the opportunity of trance to think about something like before. Now he completely empties his head and doesn't think about anything. This is the best relaxation on the spiritual level.Now he really wants to let himself take a good rest. After all, this is the first time he has faced such a dense schedule and such a strong defense. Both physically and mentally, he is close to the end of his strength. If the playoffs continue, he will not Make sure you don't crash right away.

For lunch, Ye Feng still went to the restaurant he went to the most, and ordered the food he ordered most often: fried chicken steak, vegetable salad, and a piece of toast.Yes, he often feeds his stomach with such simple food, which is his self-consciousness as a professional player.Any food with high fat content is their enemy, but few players are as strict with themselves as Ye Feng, let alone he is still a rookie.In fact, food is second to him, as long as it can make him play happily, basketball can satisfy him spiritually, which is incomparable to food.

After lunch, Ye Feng seized the time to take a good nap, and after getting up, he drove directly to the Rose Garden Arena.This time McMillan put the summary meeting in the most luxurious conference room in the arena, which is a respect for the players' unremitting efforts throughout the season.Arriving at the player-only parking lot, Ye Feng was surprised to find that almost all his teammates had already arrived, and the entire parking lot was packed to the brim.Ye Feng knows who the owner of each car is even without looking at the license plate number. This is Roy's Rolls Royce, this is Oden's Hummer, and this is Ad's Lamborghini...

After Ye Feng locked his car and greeted the security uncle with a smile, he calmly walked into the arena, went straight to the meeting room that was already bustling with people like a market, and sat down in his seat.To his slight surprise, this chair is very close to the head coach's position, next to Roy and Alder, opposite to Blake and Oden, this is an obvious signal that he has got teammates and coach trust.Now no one regards him as a rookie in the NBA for the first time. He is now a key player for the team.

Seeing that the whole team had arrived, McMillan coughed lightly, tapped on the microphone, looked around, and said slowly: "We didn't make it to the Western Conference finals, you guys feel bad, and I feel even worse. Strictly speaking Said, I have a responsibility for Kobe to complete the anti-lore, and it is much bigger than everyone here. But now the game is over, no matter how self-pity, the Lakers eliminated us and entered the Western Conference Finals. So I'm not going to waste my mouth on it. What I want to say is, you guys did a great job, not only this series, but every game before, I am very pleased with your performance."

"Actually, before the start of the season, not only did others not believe that we could break into the top four in the Western Conference, but I also didn't believe it very much myself, but at the beginning of the regular season, your performance gave me hope. Sure enough, your performance became more and more The better. From the perspective of record alone, we are on the same level as the Nuggets and the Spurs. The reason why we are ranked fourth is only because of the records of our games against each other. To be honest, I am very satisfied with you, very satisfied, each of you You are all an indispensable part of the team, looking at your young faces, I seem to see a bright future for the Blazers."

"Being able to reach the tiebreaker with the Lakers has proved our strength, but what I ask of you is not just to reach the playoffs, and even the Western Conference Finals is not my goal. I hope you can bring Portland Back to the second championship trophy in team history. Don’t look at me with such unbelievable eyes. I don’t have a fever, let alone go crazy. Before doubting my goal, look at your respective ages. Yes, this is your biggest What is the advantage of others with one or two young cores? We have a whole young team! Not to mention that you have already begun to show your strong combat power, and your rise is unstoppable."

"During the offseason, I hope that you can continue to develop training plans for yourself and improve your shortcomings in a targeted manner. This is good for your continued growth. Of course, in order to compete with the Lakers, we must strengthen, but This is not something you have to worry about. You just need to train hard and continue to tap your potential. I believe that next season, the Blazers can achieve higher results than this season. Perhaps, breaking into the Western Conference Finals is a good small goal , isn't it?"

(End of this chapter)