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Scola wants to apply for a deal, but it is not a day or two.

Since Shen Fei joined the Rockets and the team ushered in a big change, this idea has sprouted.

This is not difficult to understand.

Just imagine, a 16.2-year-old power forward who scored 8.6 points and 30 rebounds last season should have reached his peak.

But Scola not only lost his main position without being affected by any injuries, he even fell all the way to the end of the bench.

Some fledgling young people, as soon as they entered the team, were picked ahead of him.

Any ambitious player would not be able to bear this.

Naturally, Scola also talked to Mark Jackson.

But the rookie coach's attitude is also very clear-if you want to play time, you can, and perform well in training.If you play better than your opponents, you will have a chance to play.

Scola was overjoyed after hearing this, sharpening his sword and preparing to flex his muscles in the team training match.

And his opponent is Griffin, who was reimbursed for an entire season after entering the league.

In the beginning, Scola was very confident about himself.

A 20-year-old boy who has never even played an official NBA game, no matter how talented he is, how strong is his combat power?

With this idea, Scola ushered in the first matchup with Griffin.

The result is...

It can only be said that the ideal is very full, but the reality is very skinny.

Griffin used his explosive physical talent to directly crush the Eagles from Pampas on the offensive end.

After the end of the first match, Scola had some doubts about his life.

But relying on his firm Dao heart, he convinced himself that today might be Griffin's big explosion, not the real level.

Ever since, in the training match the next day, Scola once again stood on the court full of confidence.

And then... fell to the ground again.

The next third match, the fourth match...

The situation is basically the same, Griffin can always push Scola to the ground on the offensive end.

The only difference is that when Scola is in good form, he can form a mutual explosion with Griffin.

But after several matchups, Diamond also understood the gap in strength between the two.

Coupled with the fact that Griffin is still so young and Scola is in his thirties, the gap between the two sides will only widen.

In desperation, Scola could only hand over the starting position and watch the rookie take the lead.

This made him feel a lot of frustration, and even thought he had regressed in the offseason.

After being reduced to the bench, Mark Jackson had a long talk with him.

During the conversation, the young coach also told him that the main position is for those who can, and how much time the substitute players get is more about what the team needs.

In other words, functional players like Tucker and Anderson will become the coach's first choice.

And Scola is the kind of player between the "ten thousand essential oils" and the "star", and his position in the rotation lineup is even further behind.

Diamond was miserable about this, but could not refute it.

After that, the Rockets made great strides all the way, ranking first in the league, so Scola had no reason to complain about his playing time.

But the idea of ​​"applying for a trade and going to a team that can give playing time" has gradually sprouted in his mind.

The fuse that contributed to Scola's visit today was actually the game between the Rockets and the Cavaliers yesterday.

In last night's game, Scolari came off the bench and performed very well.

Moreover, he was surprised to find in the game that the strength of the opposing players was not only inferior to Griffin, but also much weaker than Tucker and Anderson.

This made Scola began to re-examine their own level.

[Is it just that my teammates are too strong?At the position of power forward, am I still better than many players in the league? ]

The more Diamond thinks about it, the more it makes sense.

[I am obviously only 30 years old, and I have not encountered any injuries. It is unreasonable to suddenly lose my strength! ]

With this thought in mind, Scola got up early today and came to Shen Fei to hand in his resignation letter.

"Boss, I still have dreams and 'oil'. I don't want to waste my prime on the bench, so..."

"I want to make a trade request to a team that can give me playing time!"

Scola said solemnly.

Shen Fei smiled and looked at the other party, with a calm expression, not surprised.

He just felt that it was a bit of a coincidence that he just wanted to use Scola as a bargaining chip yesterday, and the other party came to make a trade application the next day.

"Don't worry, Louis, everything is negotiable."

Shen Fei comforted him.

"I know that your goals for this season are ambitious, and you need a strong team to support them."

"But there are enough good players in the team now, even if I am missing, it will not affect the overall situation."

"This year is my fourth year in the Rockets. I dare to say with confidence that I have done my best and earnestly the tasks assigned to me by every coach."

"Including... the task of keeping me on the bench."

At the end of Scola's speech, his eyes were a little red.

Obviously, the veteran has feelings for the Rockets.

After all, Houston has been his only "home" since he came to Beautiful Country in 07.

But now, this family doesn't need him anymore... This situation is somewhat embarrassing.

"Well... I'll give you a promise."

"The team and I respect your decision very much. Then I will start to find the right team and try to send you to the right place."

Shen Fei looked into Scola's eyes and said seriously.

Hearing such a reply from the big boss, Scola's hanging heart fell.

"In the recent period, you still have to train hard, and then go to your new club in an excellent state."

"When necessary, I will ask Mark to arrange some playing time so that other teams can better see your value."

Shen Fei continued.

"I understand!"

"Thank you, boss!"

Scola said excitedly.

Apparently, Shen Fei's good attitude was somewhat beyond his expectation.

In Scola's impression, the young boss is easy-going on the outside, but terribly calm, always giving people an elusive feeling.

When Kevin Martin, another "former veteran" of the Rockets, submitted a trade application, he was rejected.

Although Shen Fei did not reject Martin's application at the time, his attitude was very tough, which made the latter fearful.

Before leaving, Martin had complained to Scola, so before the diamond came today, he was also a little worried.

[Fortunately, the boss seems to be in a good mood today. ]

Scola thought so in his heart.

After the two talked together, Scola left contentedly.

Shen Fei breathed a sigh of relief: "It's not bad if I want to leave, otherwise it will be more troublesome when it comes to cleaning up the elders."

He is not a man with a heart of stone.

It's just that sometimes, for the benefit of the team, Shen Fei will choose to cut the mess quickly.

For veteran players like Scola and Battier, he can't bear to trade.

"Okay, let's focus on the game first and prepare to treat Oden."

Shen Fei murmured.

Tomorrow, the Rockets will continue to sit at home and face the challenge of the Warriors.

At that time, many players will revisit their old places and play against their old clubs.

Shen Fei had already foreseen that before the match, the two sides might have some verbal battles, and some media would come out to fan the flames.

This game is sure to be fun!