NBA Building Cardinals

Chapter 67 The perfect curtain call
This situation continued until February, when a dramatic scene occurred.

Lakers coach Tomjanovich suddenly offered to resign. At this time, the team's record was 24 wins and 19 losses, still ranking seventh in the Western Conference.

In the absence of Kobe, this kind of achievement is actually very rare.

However, the reasons for Tang Shuai's resignation were divergent, and there was no definite statement, and Tang Shuai himself kept silent.

The official statement is that Tang Shuai is old and has some physical problems, but in fact this statement is obviously not credible.

And a coaching change at such a critical moment will deal a huge blow to a team.

Sure enough, the Lakers immediately suffered a three-game losing streak, and the team has seen a downward trend.

But Kobe saw the team's record decline at a speed visible to the naked eye, and returned early before his injury healed, trying to lead the Lakers back on track.

However, the Lakers had a difficult schedule in the last two months, and the team's tactics were chaotic due to coaching changes. Kobe was also troubled by injuries, and his overall state was in a slump.

After the Lakers' 8-game losing streak, they followed up with a 10-game losing streak, which made the team miss the playoffs for the first time in the past 10 years.

During this period, Kobe also had a series of unpleasant incidents with the interim coach and teammates.

These include the famous "General Manager Incident".

Atkins said in an interview with reporters after the 8-game losing streak: "Kobe is the general manager of the Lakers. I only know that the team lost its combat effectiveness and confidence because of the selfishness of some people."

This year, Kobe betrayed his relatives, and it was like riding a roller coaster. In the end, he had nothing and was ridiculed.

Liu Rui, who had a new life, felt that he had become more cranky than before.

I used to think that I could live a more free and easy life, but after the rescue not long ago, I realized that even though I have died once, I still have fear in the face of death.

Life is still so fragile.

In fact, sometimes, knowing the future development trajectory of the world is indeed a fortune, but it also brings pain.

There are too many things that I know will happen, but I have no ability to change.

Most of the time, you can only watch history repeat itself.

But fortunately, after being reborn this time, he can be regarded as saving Dayao.

When I was in the hospital, I had already seen the news that Yao Ming and coach Van Gundy were at odds.

Regardless of what the outside world thinks about this, Liu Rui knows that history has changed at this moment, which is definitely a good thing for Yao Ming.

"Zuzuzu, the question asked by this reporter is really bloody! Hmph, this time I know how reliable I am compared to him!! Hmph!"

With the oranges in his hand, Chen Xiaoxiao raised his head and squinted at Liu Rui, with a smug expression on his face, his expression was so frightening that he couldn't be more frightened.

Of course, this orange was picked for herself.

Liu Rui made a slave mouth, and did not refute her. Regarding her mouth, Liu Rui had already asked for advice, but since she was able to come to see him immediately afterwards, he didn't bother to argue with her.

He also picked up the oranges beside him and prepared to open one.

The fruit beside the bed was delivered by the players who left just now.

After learning from Chen Xiaoxiao that Liu Rui was awake, the players couldn't wait to come to the hospital to visit Liu Rui.

Even before that, Bickerstaff clearly told them that Coach Liu Rui has nothing to do now and just needs to rest, but the players are still worried and must take a look in person.

Under such circumstances, Bickerstaff, who knew he couldn't survive the crowd, could only take the players to the hospital to visit Liu Rui.

After all, Liu Rui needs to rest in the follow-up, and he will lead the team temporarily, but the players still have games to play after all.

And even players who are suspended from the game must conduct additional training and participate in team training to avoid losing their own advantages because they are unfamiliar with the game for too long.

You can't be like Liu Rui at this moment, lying on the bed and eating whatever you want, watching whatever you want.

The most irritating thing is that under such circumstances, Liu Rui's popularity has remained high for a long time! !The evaluation of it from the outside world is even more touching.

"shock!In order to protect the players, the young coach was punched and knocked down. He is currently in critical condition and is being rescued. "

"The youngest coach in the league, in order to protect the players, voluntarily blocked a punch, and fell to the ground in shock on the spot!" "

Liu Rui was ashamed to see these messy contents.

In fact, thinking about it, in this case, Liu Rui was punched and knocked to the ground.

It is only reasonable to rush into the court in a hurry to protect the players.

Could it be that, who else would expect this skinny young coach to go to the court to participate in fights? ?
After the players came, everyone bought a lot of things, filling Liu Rui's small ward to the brim.

The boss Robert also called later, saying that he would arrange a transfer for Liu Rui.

Find a larger inpatient ward and ask someone to take care of Liu Rui 24 hours a day.

And told Liu Rui'an to recover from his injuries, and the outside world is currently settled by his own team.

After Liu Rui found out, he repeatedly waved his hands and refused, what a joke! !Just relying on the attention the outside world is paying to him now.

With just one punch, so many messy things can be analyzed.

If I transferred the hospital with great fanfare, I would not know what the major newspapers should report the next day.

And Wallace, a real man of iron blood and tenderness, looked at Liu Rui lying in the ward with gauze wrapped around his head, and his eyes were slightly red.

"I'm sorry coach, I saw you coming to the court at that time, but I failed to protect you from there in the first place."

"When I saw that kid Allen punching out, it was too late to stop him."

"I should have done it sooner. If it had been earlier, I don't think this kind of thing would have happened."

Looking at the coach who was alive and well not long ago, now lying on the bed, the whole person is a bit decadent, Wallace said to Liu Rui with great self-blame.

"Hehe, don't be silly, Gerrard, you are not a superman, how could you react in that situation, if you can really react, that would really surprise me."

"And I also watched the follow-up video. At that time, the fans at home were in a very unstable mood. It was thanks to you that I was sent to the hospital so quickly."

"Originally, this matter was definitely not so serious to you, because of me, you were suspended for more than 20 games, and I am really sorry for this."

"However, don't worry about Gerrard. Since I, Liu Rui, said that I would train you to be a star, then I will do what I say, haha."

Looking at the many players in front of him, Liu Rui felt that his punch seemed worthwhile.

"And Gerrard, don't feel disadvantaged. The police have already contacted me. The fan who led the disturbance and prevented me from going to the hospital is currently on the wanted list. I believe there will be an answer in a short time."

"By the way, Eli, don't worry about your fine, I will pay the full amount for you."

"Also, the general manager Smith called me just now. The team will help you deal with the matter of you accidentally injuring the security guard on the field and being prosecuted."

"So during the suspension period, you must train well. If I see that your speed is not as fast as before when I recover from illness, then I will definitely teach you a good lesson. Do you hear me?"

"Ah!? Really coach?! Haha, that's great!! Don't worry coach, I will definitely train well, and when I come back, I will definitely become stronger than now!!"

Eli, who heard this sentence, was very excited, as if he had taken a reassurance.

In fact, most of the players in the league are mostly this kind of players. They have relatively low wages, but they do the dirtiest and most tiring work on the court, and they may be abandoned by the team at any time.

As for the suspension and fine, it is even more bad news.

Because this may mean that they don't even dare to eat more than a can of protein powder in their usual training...

(End of this chapter)