Everyone could clearly hear the conversation between Lin Yu and Tim Hardaway.
They probably just want to see the excitement, and no one wants to help Tim Hardaway stand out.
The Heat have also done a lot of evil in the Eastern Conference in recent years, and they have a feud with the Bulls. Da Chong and Mourning have clashed on the court countless times, and Jordan has also suffered from PJ Brown.
This is actually the case here in the East. The living environment is extremely harsh. After finally sending away the bad boy Pistons, they ushered in two villain teams, the Knicks and the Heat. The only thing in common between these two teams is that they were both built by Riley. from.
Seeing Tim Hardaway defeated, Jordan secretly laughed in his heart. At the same time, he became more and more afraid of Lin Yu. Obviously Lin Yu was a super prick who did not hesitate to mess around. If he pissed him off, he would really lose all dignity. .
Jordan has no doubt that Lin Yu will keep Tim Hardaway on the bench.
Grant Hill and Pence have gentle personalities. When this happens, they just sit on the bench with a smile and don't want to get involved at all.
As for Reggie Miller, Kemp, Uncle Mu and others, I don't even bother to care about them. They come to play in the All-Star Game just for a formality.
Soon after the second half of the game began, Lin Yu cut down as much of Weber's playing time as possible, because his scoring was enough to win the MVP.
But Lin Yu definitely didn't let Tim Hardaway play.
Because there are too many people in the West who are playing soy sauce, Utah Shuangsha, Duncan, Payton and others are just going through the motions. O'Fatty played very hard, but unfortunately he couldn't get much of the ball.
After the game ended, the Eastern team won the game with a score of 113:106. Weber scored a game-high 37 points.
Compared with the later All-Star games that often scored 150 points, it is obvious that the offensive and defensive intensity of today's games is much higher.
After the last All-Star game, Webber left the court with a livid face.
Tim Hardaway, on the other hand, actually greeted the media reporters at the scene and came over, attracting everyone's attention.
"As you can see, I didn't play even one second in this game."
"Is this the All-Star Game or Lin Yu's team training match?"
"Why don't we just skip the All-Star Game and send the AMVP trophy directly to Washington."
Tim Hardaway almost roared at the reporters in front of him.
"Since Lin Yu entered this alliance, everything has been in chaos. He is like a barbarian who broke into the civilized world from the wild jungle, ignoring all order and rules!"
"If he continues to mess around like this, the NBA will be over sooner or later!"
His voice was so loud that many in the front row could hear it clearly, and Stern was certainly no exception. He was there tonight and was waiting to present the trophy to the AMVP.
Seeing Tim Hardaway messing around like this, Stern's expression immediately changed. Are you, Tim Hardaway, going to rebel?
He really dared to say anything. The last person to call Lin Yu a barbarian was Riley, who was heavily fined $70,000 by Stern.
At that time, Stern was angry with Riley and said that Lin Yu was a barbarian, which may have a very bad impact.
Tonight, Tim Hardaway once again scolded Lin Yu in front of the media. This was a game that was broadcast live around the world. Stern wanted to go up and tear Hardaway's mouth apart.
Upon hearing Hardaway insulting Lin Yu in this way, the five Wizards generals were immediately unhappy and all gathered around.
"Who is the barbarian? Do you want to see how a real barbarian beats someone?" Ben raised his muscles and stared at Tim Hardaway fiercely.
"With your reputation as the Heat, you have the nerve to call others barbarians."
"Our leader has at least graduated from college. How many years have you studied?"
"Yes, last time I saw the leader holding a book and reading hard, it seemed to be called The Plum in the Golden Vase. Listening to such a romantic title, I guess it must be a collection of poems!"
Kobe shouted loudly.
Lin Yu couldn't wait to go up and cover Kobe's mouth. Good guy, I'm curious about the content of the English version of Jin Ping Mei. I usually just take a look at it. Your reputation will be ruined for a lifetime.
He quickly stepped forward to squeeze Kobe away, then pointed at Tim Hardaway and said: "Yes, I am indeed a barbarian."
"Compared to being a hypocrite, I would rather be a barbarian, go to your territory, burn, kill, and loot, and do all kinds of evil. I just like to see you hate me so much that you hate me so much, but you look at me like I am helpless."
Tim Hardaway was so angry that he was shaking all over. He saw Stern walking over. He thought that Stern could stand up for him. After all, he, an All-Star, didn't play for a second tonight.
It's a pity that he still overestimated his status in Stern's mind.
Stars like Tim Hardaway, in Stern's eyes, can be mass-produced. Without you Tim Hardaway, Speedy, Anderson, Flying Squirrel, Marbury, Cassell, etc., none of them would be available. No worse than Tim Hardaway.
Originally, Stern was going to nag Lin Yu not to make the relationship with the Heat so ugly.
Now he was too lazy to say anything. He glared at Tim Hardaway and said coldly: "Go back to the locker room first. If you have anything to do, wait until tomorrow."
Then he said to Lin Yu and others: "Get ready, it's time to award the trophies."
Completely different attitude!
In fact, the game was not over yet. After all, the trophy had not been awarded yet. As a result, Stern had already asked Tim Hardaway to return to the locker room.
For a moment, Tim Hardaway's heart sank, and he realized that he might have gotten into trouble this time.
…
The All-Star MVP award ceremony was quick. After all, it was not a championship award. After Webb received the All-Star MVP trophy, this All-Star Weekend came to an end.
Reporters at the venue came on stage one after another for interviews, and Lin Yu saw Zhang Weiping from a distance.
Compared with other reporters, Lao Zhang's clothes seemed a bit rustic. His gray and white suit was wrinkled and looked very low-grade.
Lin Yu sighed in his heart. Although Lao Zhang was doing well in China, his salary was actually not much. He definitely couldn't afford a suit worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Not to mention Lao Zhang, even the camera equipment carried by the photographer behind him looked smaller than that of the local American reporter...
"Teacher Zhang, we meet again."
Lin Yu pushed aside the old American reporter beside him and walked quickly towards Zhang Weiping.
"Director Lin, you have good taste. You are in a foreign country and you still don't forget traditional classics. You are a role model for us." Zhang Weiping said with a smirk.
When Kobe Bryant yelled just now, outsiders had no idea what book he was talking about. They really thought it was a collection of poems. However, how could Zhang Weiping not know that?
"Ahem, it's easy to talk about. Wasn't the episode just now broadcast live across the country?" Lin Yu asked awkwardly.
"No, we can't get in at all. There are too many reporters."
"I just heard Kobe roaring outside." Zhang Weiping said with a grin.
Lin Yu was relieved. If the people of the country knew that he was peeking at Jin Ping Mei in Lao America, he would not be able to survive.
"By the way, Lao Zhang, where do you live now? This is the second time we have met, so I have to give you a meeting gift."
"I happen to know a good tailor who will help you make a suit when the time comes."
Zhang Weiping waved his hand quickly, "Good guy, one hundred and eighty yuan is enough for tailors in our country to make clothes. The tailors here are too outrageous. You can't even get in if you don't have a few thousand dollars."
"It's not easy for you to make money. I wouldn't dare accept such an expensive gift."
Lin Yu laughed, "Is it not easy to make money? I spent more than 110 million US dollars just buying shares of the Wizards, and I still care about these three melons."
"And your image also represents the country. It's always right to dress well."
"Not only will you have a customized suit, but I will also give you a Rolex. People rely on clothes, and their temperament will immediately improve."
Lin Yu couldn't help but remember that when he first took over as head coach, Old Unseld gave him a suit and a Rolex.
Zhang Weiping nodded, and it was hard to refuse again. After all, Lin Yu had risen to the level of the country. It would be a bit unkind to refuse out loud.
"You want to interview the new MVP Webber, right?"
"Wait a minute, I'll call him over."
Lin Yu saw that Weber was surrounded three levels inside and outside, and there was no chance for Lao Zhang to interview him up close. He simply waved to Weber and called him to Lao Zhang.
Zhang Weiping was moved in his heart. He knew that he and Lin Yu actually had no interaction. Although they were both in the United States, it was a pity that they had never been in contact before. Now it was just because of the relationship between compatriots that Lin Yu took care of him so much. , He was sincerely convinced of Lin Yu.
After Weber came over, he knew that this was Lin Yu's hometown TV station and quickly showed a few words in Chinese to the camera.
He learned this from Lin Yu and Daba.
After the interview, Lin Yu specially invited Zhang Weiping to have a meal. He wanted to ask Zhang Weiping for help.
When it comes to understanding the domestic basketball circle, even ten Lin Yus can't keep up with Zhang Weiping. Now Lin Yu is thinking about how to get Da Zhi to Washington, so he can ask Zhang Weiping for help.
"Do you want Dazhi? It's indeed a good idea. When he was in the CBA, Dazhi was recognized as having more potential and combat power than Daba."
"But this matter is very difficult to handle."
Zhang Weiping scratched his head and sighed.
Of course Lin Yu knew it was difficult, otherwise he wouldn't have asked Zhang Weiping for help, "Old Zhang, is there nothing you can do?"
"Don't you have any way above? Help me to intercede. Daba's ability to play in the NBA has improved rapidly. His strength has improved, which is not a bad thing for the Chinese men's basketball team. For example, in the Olympics or World Championships, our record will definitely improve. .”
"Isn't the current best record in history ranked eighth? Just wait and see, at the World Championships in a few months, Daba will be at least in the top five."
Lin Yu still has full confidence in Daba. Looking at his current strength in the NBA, he is indeed the number one center behind O'Fa. The key is his shooting ability. This advantage can be infinitely expanded on the FIBA stage. Speaking of which, Lin Yu has great confidence in Daba. Logically speaking, his dominance in the FIBA arena is definitely no worse than that of Austria.
With such a super killer, and the golden generation of the Chinese men's basketball team is still fighting, with luck, it is not impossible to get a medal, let alone the top five.
After Zhang Weiping heard these words, his eyes lit up.
"Director Lin, if you say that, maybe I can really help you."
"How about this? I'll directly contact the leadership of the Basketball Management Center and ask you to lead the team in the next World Championships and make performance commitments. The condition is that Zeng Zhi comes to Washington."
"In the face of national honor, this is nothing."
"Of course, the premise is that you can really lead the team to a record-breaking performance, even if it is seventh place."
Lin Yu shouted in his heart: Damn it, becoming the head coach of the national team? He had never dreamed of it before.
"Can I do it? Can you really let me lead the national team?" Lin Yu hesitated.
"Are you okay? Coach Lin, are you kidding? You have led the team to the best record in the NBA, and you have countless stars under your command. You have at least a 90% chance of winning the championship this year. You are said to be the most dazzling basketball coach in the world today. Nothing too much.”
"As long as you nod, I can help you get it done within two days." Zhang Weiping said with confidence.
In fact, Lin Yu still underestimates his influence. As the most dazzling coach in the NBA, if he is willing to lead the Chinese men's basketball team, everyone will be happy to see it happen.
"Okay, please go ask Lao Zhang for me. I don't need the salary. After all, I can't stay there forever. I have a lot of things to do here."
"Just think of me as a volunteer." Lin Yu said with a smile.
Zhang Weiping nodded repeatedly, then this matter is even more certain. He has strong ability and high reputation, and the key is that he does not need salary. This is pie in the sky for the Chinese men's basketball team.
…
The next morning, as soon as Lin Yu arrived in Washington, he received a call from Zhang Weiping.
Once the matter is settled, as long as Lin Yu can lead his team to a record-breaking performance at the World Championships in August this year, the Basketball Management Center will be able to come forward to help him solve the big problem.
Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief and secretly said that he still had acquaintances who could help him. In fact, he overestimated the importance of Zhang Weiping in this matter. Even without Zhang Weiping, Lin Yu could have accomplished this matter by calling the basketball center directly. .
Lin Yu is still very confident about the next World Championships. The best result in history is eighth place. Now Lin Yu is holding the bus. In addition, Dazhi will definitely be in the team by then. He can also be regarded as a player under Lin Yu. , use special props on him, and he will immediately become a top offensive fourth position.
Lin Yu is even a little confident about winning a medal, let alone breaking through the eighth place with twin towers like Daba and Dazhi.
…
The All-Star Weekend is over, which means that this year's trading market is about to close, and the schedule has entered the last third of the stage.
At present, the Washington Wizards have lost a total of five games, two of which were lost in the second steal competition. In order to make more use of the effect of "Stealing", Lin Yu did not care about winning or losing the game.
Even after losing five games, the Wizards' current winning rate is frighteningly high, with 47 wins and 5 losses in 52 games. If they can continue to maintain this winning rate, they may even hope to break the Bulls' single-season win record of 72 this year!
Before Lin Yu's butt was warm, he received a call from Unseld.
"Lin, did you get the news? The coaches union is going to punish you." Unseld said with a smirk on the phone.
Lin Yu was stunned. The coaches union also has the right to punish? Isn't this a joke?
Players and coaches have unions, but they are not a heavyweight at all.
If the players are unhappy and the union can stop the strike, what can the coaches union do? If he organizes a strike, Stern and the bosses of each team in the league will probably be happy. A mature team with a coach is actually not much different from one without a coach. Take the current Bulls as an example, the Zen Master goes on strike A month later, a bull will still be a bull, nothing will change.
"Punish me? They don't have the right to suspend or fine me, so how can they punish me?"
"Isn't it because they don't provide me with medical insurance?" Lin Yu said with shame.
Unexpectedly, Unseld actually clapped his hands and laughed, "You're really right, they really won't insure you and will kick you out of the coaches union."
To say that the coaches union is completely useless is not to say that it is definitely useful if it exists.
Their role is to collect a little money from the coach's salary every year, buy various insurances for the coach, and provide legal aid when something happens to the coach.
For example, when Larry Brown was punished so badly this time, he approached the coaches union, which provided lawyers to litigate with league officials for arbitration.
A few years later, when Larry Brown left the Pistons to get a big contract with the Knicks, he was tricked by Thomas Sr., the then-head of the Knicks, who promised to give Larry Brown an annual salary of tens of millions, but Larry Brown ended up coaching him. It's so bad that the Knicks are going to cut him without paying him the remaining salary on his contract.
At that time, Larry Brown also approached the coaches union for litigation arbitration.
"Also, guess who the head of the coaches union is?" Unseld still had a bad smile on his face.
Lin Yu sighed, "It's probably that old guy Pat Riley, right?"
"Guessed it right!"
"You didn't give Tim Hardaway even a second of playing time in the All-Star Game. Riley directly kicked you out of the union for lack of coaching professional ethics and quality."
The more Unseld talked, the more he wanted to laugh. In his opinion, this was Riley jumping over the wall. He really had no way to deal with Lin Yu and could only use this trick to disgust Lin Yu.
Lin Yu was indeed disgusted. This was a typical toad crawling on the feet and not biting. It was disgusting.
The ZHU seat of the coaches union is also elected every year. Lin Yu has already made up his mind. When one day his connections are strong enough, the first thing to do is to win over the coaches union, and then return the favor in the same way. Also sick of Pat Riley and, of course, Larry Brown.
