Odom's versatility makes the team very happy. After all, although Derek has been constantly improving himself under the temptation of money in recent years, coupled with the superb skills of the 76ers team doctor, his physical health has been maintained well.
But Derek is old after all. He is 33 years old this year. Not all players are as durable as Duncan. In addition, before Yang Dongxu acquired the 76ers, Derek suffered injuries and indulged his body. No matter how powerful Chinese medicine is, It cannot make people rejuvenate.
So Derek has done everything he can to play as efficiently as he is now, and he can't ask for too much. In this way, it is on the agenda to find Derek's replacement, and Odom will undoubtedly become the main gate for the 76ers in the future.
But Odom, who is full of talent and works hard, also has a problem. His personal life was fine before. Now that he has started as the main player inside, Derek has become a bit swollen.
Not only did he start hanging out in nightclubs, but he also had a tendency to take contraband. In addition, he was distracted from time to time on the court. Derek, who was a loser in his heart, drank too much and did not participate in training, which made people feel uneasy.
"It is true that players' private lives are difficult to control. After all, everyone has the right to make their own choices. But contraband is definitely something that has to be dealt with. Once you get involved with it, even if you finally give up, you will slip into the abyss again if you are tempted. So you can let him touch it from the beginning." Yang Dongxu looked very stern.
You must know that the 76ers already have the possibility of winning the championship, and when Derek is too weak to play the whole game, Odom is the backbone of the team. If he is suspended for taking contraband or something, this pair The 76ers were hit hard.
"I will personally talk to his agent and have a good talk with him." Buck's face also became serious.
He clearly knows what it means if the team can win the championship this year. It means that with the grown-up Iverson and Odom, and the boss being willing to spend money to buy other high-quality supporting players, the team has the possibility of establishing a dynasty. .
This is a great and sacred thing, and more importantly, it is related to his salary, bonus, and future retirement money, so he must block Odom's current unstable button.
"How is his attention?" Yang Dongxu turned to look at Wang Chengzhi.
"Now we have some clues. His distraction is more from mental pressure. This is related to his childhood experience and family reasons.
His father, a disabled soldier, died when he was young, and his mother later contracted cancer. Then he went to his grandmother's house, and his aunt later took over to raise him.
His childhood has been wandering, and basketball became his best way to escape. Therefore, he has a deep sense of insecurity deep inside. During this time, we are working with some authoritative psychological experts in the United States to formulate a treatment plan for him. "Wang Chengzhi said.
Odom, who never loses focus and is absolutely focused, is definitely a superstar, and he is also the kind of superstar who is very comprehensive and has almost no shortcomings.
But Odom, who is distracted, can only reach the height of a superstar, and cannot become the absolute core and decisive player on the court. In particular, this kind of distraction will make the whole team very uneasy, because you can't be sure whether he will be sleepwalking at a critical moment.
After learning about the team, Yang Dongxu stood up and left. He has other things to do when he comes to the United States besides watching the draft. Yiting Technology is having a hard time this year due to the Internet bubble and needs to re-plan. At the same time, the movie "Perfect Storm" he collaborated with Hollywood will be released in the next two days. .
So he was worried about coming over to take a look. At the same time, in addition to this movie, "Desert Island Survival" is also being intensely filmed. In addition, the previous collaboration "Lord of the Rings" is also being filmed. In the past two years, it can be said that Haina Entertainment has The most critical two years for entering Hollywood.
Therefore, in addition to Yang Dongxu's focus on the Internet industry, he also devoted a lot of energy to the management of Haina Company's affairs.
"Boss Derek is looking for you." The assistant came over as soon as he left the office, and then Yang Dongxu saw Derek, a big man, coming over.
"What's the matter Derek? Don't think about taking more rest. I won't agree to this. At best, I'll bring you a bottle of good Chinese wine next time, but I agreed to only have one bottle for you to drink. , I'm afraid you'll drive me bankrupt." Yang Dongxu joked.
"Yes, you really have to be careful about this. I once drank all the wine in a bar in one night." Derek made a powerful expression, then laughed and stepped forward to give Yang Dongxu a hug.
Although his life after obeying team management is not as carefree as before, Derek is very satisfied with his current life. Not only did he have his best performance in recent years on the court, but although there was no salary increase last year after the contract was signed and could not be changed, the boss Yang Dongxu generously paid out a lot of bonuses.
Coupled with the fact that some investments made with his friend Dave Bing are now profitable, his assets have begun to rise steadily. Derek is already looking forward to buying a yacht, hosting parties every day, and living a life of intoxication after he retires.
And every time he thinks about the appearance fees he needs to pay for the girls he likes, and even now he has jumped from nightclub girls to Hollywood actresses, these are the reasons why he regains strength every time he can't persist in training or is tired on the court. source of.
He had already planned for himself to play for a few more years before retiring. At that time, he was not even forty years old and was in the prime of life. He could do whatever he wanted with a lot of money in his hand.
"What's the matter?" Yang Dongxu and Derek checked in and asked.
He is very satisfied with Derek's performance in the past few years. The team's ability to achieve such good results is certainly related to Iverson's growth, but other players also play a small role. After all, basketball is a game for five people, not just one.
Derek gestured to the tactical conference room next to him with his eyes. Yang Dongxu walked in and Derek closed the door.
"Boss, I want to tell you about Lamar." Derek said.
"You said it." Yang Dongxu nodded.
After Odom entered the team, it was clear that he was to replace him at the power forward position due to his old age and lack of physical strength, and he was also very attentive in teaching Odom some inside skills. Odom's progress last season is directly related to Derek's careful teaching.
"I want to tell you to give Lamar more time, and he will surprise you with his performance. And...can you give Lamar more care and don't be as tough as you were on me?" Ke said.
"Oh?" Yang Dongxu glanced at Derek in surprise. Not to mention that when he was talking about Odom's issue in the conference room just now, he really thought that if Odom disobeyed discipline, he was going to take coercive measures and directly let him go. He was on the bench for the team.
Anyway, there are still two years left on the rookie contract, so he doesn't believe that he can just let Odom sit on the bench for two years. When the contract expires and the player is transferred, someone will spend money to buy a player who hasn't played in two years.
"It's like this. Lamar is actually quite fragile inside. This is related to some experiences he had when he was a child." Derek said.
"I know this. Someone just told me in the office that you should continue."
"Actually, with Lamar's physical fitness, he can play more wildly and violently, but his playing is a bit soft, and he can easily become the one being bullied when there are conflicts on the court.
This has a lot to do with the low self-esteem he experienced when he was a child. You should understand that a child is always sent back and forth to send samples. Even if the elders are very good to him, the pressure from children in the same family and the outside world will make him He has some..."
Derek slowly told him that facts have proven that people who can make a name for themselves in the NBA, and who do not go bankrupt after retiring, but live a more prosperous life, except for some luck, this person's IQ and EQ are not too bad.
So Derek's words made Yang Dongxu fall into deep thought. Looking back on Odom's professional games, he did not have the domineering power a big center should have. Even Duncan, who was called Stone Buddha, didn't laugh and didn't say nonsense. Violent dunks teach players who violate themselves a lesson.
But Odom... well, most of the scene is him holding his hands up and backing away when another player gets in his face. Although he is not an absolute nice guy, his playing style for a big center is indeed a bit soft.
"Do you have any good suggestions?" Yang Dongxu asked after a while.
"Give him a sense of security. Lamar is very insecure. So the team must give him a sense of security and let him understand that even if he makes any mistakes, as long as he can correct them, the team will tolerate him like a father. Rather than more Too many accusations made him feel even more inferior and dare not speak."
"Are you sure that giving him more tolerance will get you something in return? Instead of making him more indulgent?" Yang Dongxu frowned.
Tolerance can indeed allow a person to let down a lot of his guard and have a sense of security, but it can also make people feel that they can do whatever they want, which is undoubtedly a double-edged sword.
"No, absolutely not." Derek raised his hands and said excitedly: "Lamar is not that kind of person. He may have made some mistakes before because of his young age.
But a child who grew up without parents in a relative's home did not become a street gangster or a criminal. This proves that he has very good self-control and knows what he wants. As long as you don't put too much pressure on him, he will get rid of those bad habits. Those things are just ways of escaping because of his low self-esteem. "
"Okay, Derek, I think you have a point. I could choose the advice you give to be more humane to Lamar.
But you also have to understand one thing. The NBA is a business league. As the owner of the team, I can give the players who work hard a better life, but for those who make trouble and don’t know how to repent..." Yang Dongxu did not continue. But the stern look said it all.
"Yes, I understand BOSS, I will keep an eye on Lamar personally." Derek nodded seriously.
Yang Dongxu reached out and patted Derek on the shoulder: "Talk to the team doctor about these things. They have now hired a psychiatrist to study Lamar's situation. In the future, you can take care of him more in private activities. I will also say hello to the coach. , giving him more trust and freedom on the court."
Pioneer of the Rebirth Era
Pioneer of the Rebirth Era
