After the timeout, the players from both teams returned to the field, while Bai Qiang was left on the bench by head coach Nash.
Nash's actions completely angered Bai Qiang. He even kicked me out of the starting lineup. He also substituted himself off the field when he was at his hottest. This was unbearable!
"What a fuck? Is Nash's brain really fucked? If you keep the most efficient player on the team on the bench and don't let him play, do you still want to win the game?"
"You expect the Big Three to be in trouble and forget about being beaten to a pulp in the first quarter so quickly? Nash, Nash, you've really healed your scars and forgotten the pain!"
"Nash, you're not betting on football! You bought the Cavaliers to win, and then your own team lost, so you can make a big fortune. If this really happens, I'll skin you alive!"
Bai Qiang became more and more angry as he thought about it. What the hell is this? Why won't I be allowed to play? He stood up, walked to Steve, and asked:
"Coach, why don't you let me play? I obviously played so well, why do you keep me on the bench?"
Nash glanced at Bai Qiang and shook his head helplessly, as if he had something to hide.
At this time, assistant coach Jacques Vaughn stood up and pulled Bai Qiang back to the locker room...
Nets locker room.
"Bai, Steve can't help it. There are some things we can't control!"
Vaughn said.
This made Bai Qiang confused and asked:
"What do you mean you can't control it? Aren't the players' playing time arranged by your coaching staff? Today, why did you replace me when I was at my hottest?"
Vaughan: "Bai, the player's playing time is indeed decided by the coaching staff. We will make adjustments based on the player's characteristics, recent performance and the opponent's lineup."
"Adjustment? So when a player is feeling great, you replace him. Is this the adjustment you make?"
The more Bai Qiang spoke, the more excited he became, and his voice was deafening.
Vaughn: "Bai Qiang, calm down! As a professional player, you should unconditionally support the coach's decision. This is the basic quality you should have!"
"Moral kidnapping? I don't accept this! Let me tell you Vaughn, I don't have to stay with the Nets! Any team can provide me with a basic salary contract of hundreds of thousands!"
Bai Qiang pointed to Vaughn's nose and said.
The strength Bai Qiang has shown in the current two games is more comprehensive than any center player in the NBA, whether it is defense or offense.
If a maximum-salary contract is required, the management may feel that Bai Qiang is not worth it; but if it is a minimum-salary contract, Bai Qiang will be the sweet potato, and every team will rush to get it.
Vaughn: "Bai Qiang! Without the exposure of the Nets and the traffic of the team, you are still a low-ranking player on the bench who can't play! It's the platform that created you, not you that created the platform! "
Bai Qiang: "Fuck you! Gold shines wherever it is. Even if I don't come to the Nets, I can still make a name for myself in the league!"
Vaughan tried to control Bai Qiang through moral kidnapping, but he did not expect that this seemingly honest Asian would not accept his tricks at all.
Generally speaking, people who grew up in China have been influenced by Confucianism since childhood. Therefore, Chinese players will pay more attention to moral recuperation than players from other countries.
However, Bai Qiang was an accident!
After the fierce argument, Vaughn sighed first, and then told Bai Qiang the truth truthfully.
Other than that, he had no choice.
If Bai Qiang really goes to other teams and becomes his enemy, the Nets' championship dream may really be in vain.
"What?"
After hearing Vaughn's explanation, Bai Qiang was extremely shocked, as if he had discovered some shocking secret.
"This is the fact. The official made it clear to the team that you cannot be allowed to play more than 15 minutes!"
Vaughn said.
It turns out that due to the slightly tense relationship between the two countries, the NBA, one of the largest sports events in the United States, has also been affected.
Political factors make people helpless!
NBA officials met with the Nets management and issued a fatal order to them: strictly limit the playing time of Chinese players to a maximum of 15 minutes.
Cai Chongxin was very angry after learning the news, and he immediately decided to appeal.
Although he is not a Chinese national, the blood flowing in his body is Chinese. Because of this, he does not want outstanding players like Bai Qiang to be left without a ball due to political factors.
"This is not a free country, and sports have no borders. Why do they interfere with the NBA like this!"
Bai Qiang clenched his fists and said.
"Bai, this matter is not something that our coaching staff can control. We are just workers. We also have to support our families. We can only obey the instructions from above."
The relationship between coaches and players is that of both teachers and friends. How could a good teacher not cherish his outstanding students?
After understanding the truth of the matter, Bai Qiang felt that he had been too impulsive just now, so he apologized to Vaughn:
"Coach, I was a little angry just now. I wronged you. I apologize to you. I'm sorry!"
Being from a humble background is not a shame; being able to bend and stretch is a husband.
Vaughn patted Bai Qiang on the shoulder and said, "I can understand your mood, don't worry too much, things will end well!"
"I hope so!"
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