NBA Tyrant

When the game was over, the players went back to the locker room, and the local media in Orlando stopped Howard for an interview.

"Hello, Howard, I'm a reporter for the Orlando Sports Newspaper, Vianna, can you take a few minutes to interview us?"

The speaker was a mature intellectual female reporter, dressed in professional attire, and her eyes looked at Howard with the feeling that I had a younger brother in my family.

"Of course you can, hello!" For the interview, as early as the break from the court, assistant coach Anderson informed that there would be an interview in the local media that could not be refused, and this was an opportunity to improve the local fame and influence.

"Okay, so let's get started! The first thing I want to ask is, Howard, how did you feel during your time in Orlando? Would you like Orlando?"

"Oh! Every day in Orlando, I feel happy, the people here are very welcoming, I love it, and I rented a house not far from the arena early, because I want to come and experience the beauty of Orlando early, and play for Orlando for the Magic team early!"

"Really? I didn't expect you to book a place to live so early, it can be seen that you love Orlando, so the second question, today you played less than 20 minutes, and won super data, which is incredible, your performance reminds people of the giant shark during the magic period, how do you feel about your own performance?"

"As a native of Orlando, Vianna naturally likes the Magic team, she is an authentic Magic fan, so seeing Howard's shocking performance, there is some fanaticism in her eyes.

"It's nothing, I think it's just summer league, and the real NBA game still can't be compared, of course, when I see my own data, I was a little surprised, after all, this kind of quasi-triple-double is difficult to get, especially the block data, in short, I think I can play normally!

Howard had a smile on his face, I have to say that this game was quite enjoyable, one is an opponent who does not have similar strength, and he has been crushing the inside, and the other is that he is really in good shape.

"Well, so the last question, what do you think of the fans thinking that you will be the successor to O'Neal of the Magic team, you are a little giant shark?".

"No, I don't think I'm going to be anyone, I'm me, Dwight Howard, the unique me, and I think the Giant Shark is O'Neal's unique title, because his dominance is recognized by everyone, this title belongs only to O'Neal, I prefer to call myself a tyrant on the court, wreak havoc on the opponent's half to score, dominate offense and defense, rule everything!" After a pause, seeing that Vianna wanted to speak, Howard raised his hand and motioned for Vianna to let him continue to speak, Howard knew that what he said now was a domineering title of self-proclaimed tyrant without proving himself, which was a bit unbelievable, but Howard still wanted to express his ambitions.

"Of course, I still have a lot to learn and grow now, like the four major centers in the past, their strength, the honors they have won are obvious to all, I will learn from my predecessors! Chase the footsteps of my predecessors, let myself grow up early, and do my best for the Magic team!"

When he said the last few words, Howard raised his right index finger and looked at the fans at the scene, which immediately caused a burst of cheers and encouragement! This is the lovely thing about the fans, as long as it is their own players, who have the strength and talent to perform well, then they will support them wholeheartedly.

"Oh my God, Howard, you're really amazing, your goal is great, the four centers are the goal, I'm optimistic about you, as your fan, I wish you early success and make a name for yourself in the NBA! Then that's the end of our interview! Thank you for accepting our interview, Howard

!" "You're welcome, thank you for your encouragement!" Howard waved his hand, said a brief goodbye to the fans, and walked to the locker room.

When he walked into the locker room, Assistant Coach Anderson asked Howard to go to the head coach and say he had something to do with Howard.

"Assistant Coach Anderson, did the head coach say anything?" Howard looked at Anderson suspiciously.

"I don't know the specifics, you will know when you go over! Hurry up and wash up, and go over when you're done!" Anderson patted Howard's thick shoulder, and didn't say anything, but looking at the expression on his face, he obviously knew something.

Howard didn't care, after taking a shower, he quickly walked to the head coach's office, stood in front of the door, knocked on the door, heard a sound come in, and saw what head coach Johnny was looking at, looked at himself, and motioned for himself to sit.

"Head coach, I heard from the assistant coach that you have something to do with me?" Howard asked as he sat down at the table and got straight to the point.

"Yes, Howard, you performed very well today, we all saw the potential you showed, but obviously, our Orlando Summer League doesn't mean much to you, this league is more about training newcomers, so that marginal players have the opportunity to show themselves, and you, obviously don't have any need to practice in the league, so, in the next games, I don't plan to arrange for you to play.

Seeing that Howard wanted to ask, the head coach raised his hand and asked Howard not to ask first, and continued: " As far as I know, at present, your offensive means are mainly strong hits and dunks under the basket, as well as the mid- and long-distance shots you show, while your offensive means under the basket are relatively simple, or mainly dunks, often through physical confrontation to squeeze away the opponent and get scoring opportunities, which is of course a very powerful means of scoring, but at the same time, it is also very consuming to your body, as strong as O'Neal, Abdul-Jabbar will not only use physical confrontation to score, but also very useful hook scores,".

Head coach Johnny paused, "So, we need you to learn to shoot with hooks, and go to Olajuwon's training camp, learn fantasy footwork, learn to score more easily through basket skills and foot movement, reduce physical consumption, you must know that the NBA game is 48 minutes, and the regular season schedule is very intensive, we must learn to allocate physical energy reasonably, prepare for the decisive moment and the playoffs, big man, this summer, I think, when you learn something, the new season, you will be a blockbuster!"

Howard looked at Johnny with determination and hope in his eyes, knowing that Johnny was thinking about himself, and hoped that he could be more comprehensive and stronger, thinking about the opposing role to face in the summer league, it is indeed like the head coach said, the level is relatively average, and it really doesn't make much sense for him to play, if he can learn the dream steps from Olajuwon, plus practice hook shooting, then he and the Magic team will definitely go to the next level in offense in the new season.

Defensively, there is a set of players who have certain outside defensive ability and can shoot around themselves, then it is absolutely possible for the Magic team to hit the playoffs and even go further in the new season.

Johnny looked at Howard, who was thinking silently, thinking that Howard felt that he was belittling him, and he was a little apprehensive, after all, he was just a rookie coach, and Howard was a champion with unlimited potential.

"Ahem, Howard, I'm not saying you're not good enough, I mean ......" "

No, coach, I understand, you have a point, I'm going to learn fantasy footwork and hook hands, but, coach, I want to know what goals you or the team have for the new season?" Howard was about to promise the head coach, but he happened to see the head coach's nervous appearance, and he also understood in his heart that the head coach, as a new rookie coach, would worry that the relationship between himself and the team's main team would be bad, resulting in no cohesion in the team, infighting, and so on.

"Howard, I'm not afraid to talk to you directly, although I'm just a rookie coach, but with you, seeing your strength and potential, and the lineup that the team is about to build in the future, my goal for the new season is to make the playoffs and become a strong team in the East, just next season, in your rookie season!"

"Okay, I see, so coach, can I ask the team about the next trade arrangement? I already know that Maddie will leave the team, without Maddie, I want to know how the team will strengthen the roster in the new season, and whether I will be a core player in the new season! What does the team think of me!".

Now the Magic, without Maddy, there is only Grant Hill, a former All-Star who has returned from injury and is not clear how much strength he can play, so Howard can't help but have ambitions for his position in the team.

"First of all, you're the core of the interior, there's no doubt about that, and then the team will look at Hill's form when he comes back, and if Hill is still playing as he was before the injury, then the tactics will be built around the two of you," head coach Johnny pointed to the table.

"But if it's not ideal, then go all out to develop a strategy around you, and will also seek the right players to match you

, and then you can only sacrifice Hill!" "Hill thinks there should be All-Star level strength, coach, I suggest adding two players with good defensive ability on the front line, preferably with some three-point ability, on the offensive end, Hill and I dominate the inside and outside, defensively, on the inside, I can defend and assist in the interior, and now I have to defend on the outside," Howard paused, looking seriously at head coach Johnny.

"Come to think of it, the coach must have heard a saying, defense wins

the championship!" Listening to Howard's words, head coach Johnny looked at Howard with some surprise, this is only a rookie champion, has not yet entered the league, has not played an NBA-level game, is already thinking about the championship.

"Okay, Howard, I'll tell the general manager and the owner what you think, and I think the trade market is going to be buzzing this summer, and we're going to focus on players who have defense and outside projection. "

Actually, coach, have you ever considered a big four small lineup, four players with projection ability plus me who no one can suppress in the interior singles," Howard thought that since he had said this, he would simply make it clear.

"Coach, think about it, if the opponent defends me alone, I think I can score strongly, and if they wrap me, I will pass the ball, then the shooter on the outside will definitely get a good space to shoot. "