beast basketball

Russell Westbrook opened his mouth a few times, wanting to say something to Stephen, but he still couldn't get rid of that face. Stephen knew it well when he saw it in his eyes, he was still young, Russell Westbrook had already realized it My own problem, I want to talk softly to myself, the boss of the team, but I still can't get rid of this face, so don't blame me for not taking care of you.

Stephen will not develop all the players in his team into his younger brother. On the one hand, this is unrealistic. Some people will not be convinced even if they obey in their hearts. However, Stephen is a person who does not pay attention to appearances. He pursues What's more is the inner benefits.

On the other hand, professional teams cannot do without people coming and going, and the relationship is too close, and sometimes they can't do it. Stephen is willing to show affection, but he still has to put the interests of the team first. Players who do not meet the requirements of the team, or have problems with their status, must be cleared out. Stephen still understands the principle that the main structure of a team can remain unchanged, but It is impossible to make all players immobile.

So apart from these few people, Stephen really doesn't plan to get too close to anyone. Sometimes, if the relationship is too close, he will catch him and make him majestic. Of course, if the other party takes the initiative to come to seek refuge, Stephen I won't refuse no, just like Serge Ibaka.

After the collective training in the afternoon, the entire Sonics boarded the plane and flew to Los Angeles, the bustling entertainment capital. In order to worry about the players going out to have fun, Carlesimo announced the discipline of the team on the plane. During a week in Los Angeles, no matter before or after the game, the players were not allowed to go out and play on their own. This disappointed the players who came here to enjoy themselves. Although they did not dare to object, the look on their faces revealed their ideas. [

Since the Sonics lost one of their home games, they must win one at the home of the Los Angeles Lakers in order to maintain the balance of the two teams. If they lose in both away games, the Sonics The team fell behind the opponent one to three. In the best-of-seven game system, once this is done, it is like standing on the edge of a cliff, so this situation is absolutely not allowed.

Then Carlesimo called Russell Westbrook to the coaching staff and began to communicate with Russell Westbrook. Russell Westbrook agreed to Carlesimo's warning, saying He will accept such a challenge, and he will play according to the tactics. If he still cannot satisfy his teammates, he will voluntarily give up the opportunity to start and give the opportunity to his teammates.

Russell Westbrook knows that this is a very risky behavior, but if he dare not even accept such a challenge, how can he accept the difficult challenge in the future? Knowing the mistakes he made, knowing that he shouldn't take too many shots, but as in the tactics, basically there is no chance of his own shots, Russell Westbrook also feels a little wronged.

But it is obvious that the situation is stronger than others. The head coach personally came here to give himself an ultimatum. If he said he was unwilling to accept the test, the possibility of putting himself on the injured list was not great, but he said he would remove himself from the starting lineup. Open, even arranged as the second point guard, is not impossible.

Therefore, he must continue and successfully complete this task in order to gain a firm foothold in this team. Otherwise, no matter how high his draft pick is or how talented he is, this team will not tolerate him. own.

Seeing that the communication was particularly smooth, Carlesimo was full of affection for Russell Westbrook. It is hard to find such a young and sensible guy now. Eyes with a little bit of ability seem to grow into the sky. So obedient, but? Whether you can satisfy your teammates mainly depends on whether you can satisfy Stephen. Carlesimo glanced at Stephen, and he didn't dare to persuade him, don't get angry.

It took only one and a half hours for the plane to land at Los Angeles International Airport, board the bus arranged by the Lakers, and arrive at the Merritt Hotel. Unless it is those very rich teams, most teams are arranging away games When it comes to hotels, they will choose some mid-range hotels, and the Merritt Hotel is like this.

The Merritt Hotel is located in the center of Los Angeles, only [-] kilometers away from the Staples Center Arena. For away games, you must know that there are two teams in Los Angeles. There are [-] teams that need to come here to play four games, some need to play two games, and they add up to one season. Therefore, the Merritt Hotel now mainly hosts teams.

The Merritt Hotel was built in 20 and opened in [-]. In the first [-] years of its opening, because it was located in the center of Los Angeles, it was very popular, but in [-], A fire broke out here, killing more than a dozen customers and many staff members. Since then, the Merritt Hotel has gone downhill. Although it has been renovated, including the adjustment of that floor, it is mainly used as a warehouse and staff accommodation. But even so, it is difficult to restore the glory of the old r.

The Chicago Bulls with Michael Jordan were the first team to choose this place. At that time, the Chicago Bulls, who were like the sky, didn't care about any haunted rumors at all. Since they started to settle here, there have been other ghosts one after another. The team entered, and since then, there have been no more haunted things.

The one who knows these things is Robert Horry. He has stayed in Los Angeles for seven seasons. No one knows these rumors better than him. After hearing what he said, several players are unconscious. Shrinking their necks, although these players are all tall and big, in fact, several of them are cowards, and they are most afraid of these ghosts and ghosts.

"You think, what kind of person is Michael Jordan, God's spokesperson in basketball, gods and ghosts do not invade, what is it to deter a ghost in a mere hotel, since then, it has never been heard again If there is any abnormality, just rest assured and go to sleep.” Seeing that everyone seemed a little too scared, Robert Horry hurriedly enlightened everyone.

"Didi..." Robert Horry was talking, when suddenly the fire alarm rang piercingly. It was nothing to be afraid of. This thing has a certain possibility of false alarms. Sometimes you secretly inhale some in the room Marijuana or something, it will report jng, so there is nothing strange about it.

But if it is combined with the story told by Robert Horry, the sudden sound of the jng alarm will make people very frightened. Erji Ibaka pulled his clothes tightly, not letting go at all.

Soon the waiter came to report that the mobile phone in a guest's room suddenly ignited spontaneously, which caused the alarm of the fire alarm, and there was nothing abnormal.

However, in this way, several people dare not go back to their own rooms to sleep, especially Coupard and Serge Ibaka. They are both tall and big, and they are both very timid. The two lived in the same room, and neither of them dared to go back. Because of the disaster caused by Robert Horry, they had to send the two of them back in person.

On the second day, when I woke up in the morning, everyone had no abnormalities, but because of this incident, the atmosphere in the team was united.

After a brief training session in the morning, the players rested for half an hour in the afternoon, and then began to assemble and set off for the Staples Center Arena. No one has any idea what the outcome of this game will be. , Reflected in the state, it is obvious that they generally lack that confidence.

And after the start of the game, this was also confirmed. Under the fierce offensive of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Sonics' defense line was retreating steadily. If it weren't for Stephen's leadership, they would not have collapsed, but it allowed the Los Angeles Lakers from the beginning Just lead, leading to nine points. [

At this time, the first quarter is basically over. Russell Westbrook performed quite well in the first three rounds, but after three rounds, he relapsed. Carlesimo replaced him without hesitation. With the replacement of Earl Watson, the team's situation has also been stabilized.

But being stable does not mean that the lagging score will be recovered soon. The Los Angeles Lakers returned to their own home court. Not only did they play more aggressively, but their defense also went up to a higher level. Offensively, after the first quarter, the Sonics trailed by eight points 26-34.