The regular season is coming to an end, and the top six teams have basically secured their tickets to the playoffs.
The seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth teams are still expected to give it a try.
The NBA proposed a play-off proposal in 2020 and implemented this reform.
This is an opportunity for teams ranked ninth and tenth.
But for seventh and eighth place, this is undoubtedly a torture.
The Nets have locked in a spot in the playoffs early, and they are not worried about who their opponent is——
Kill gods if they stand in the way of gods, kill Buddhas if they stand in the way of Buddha, pass five levels and kill six generals, no fear!
Teams currently hovering on the edge of the playoffs include the Hornets, Wizards, Celtics, Pacers, Spurs, Grizzlies, Warriors and Lakers.
The games at the end of the season are very important to them, and no team wants to end the season early.
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Boss Cai seemed a little surprised after receiving the notice from Marx.
This young man Bai Qiang is really a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers!
He suffered a gunshot wound. Are you sure you want to come back so hastily?
Isn't it a bit irresponsible to treat your career as a child's play? !
It is necessary for him to talk to this young man. The future of Chinese basketball cannot be ruined just by talking about it.
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May 13, 2021.
Bai Qiang and Handi were summoned to Boss Cai's office.
The final matter of Bai Qiang's comeback has to be decided by Boss Cai.
"Bai Qiang, are you sure you want to come back? This is no child's play and needs to be carefully considered!"
Boss Cai said seriously.
After all, he didn't want Bai Qiang to come back so hastily, the risk was too great.
On the other hand, the current situation of the team does not actually require Bai Qiang very much.
His comeback will not have the effect of providing help in times of need, but can only be the icing on the cake.
"um, I"
"Boss, Bai's abdominal injury has not fully recovered yet. His choice to come back is not a wise move!"
Just as Bai Qiang was about to answer Cai Chongxin's question, Handi interrupted.
After getting along with each other for a month, Handy developed a friendship with Bai Qiang.
He really didn't want Bai Qiang to choose to come back so hastily, the risk was too great.
"Well, Bai Qiang, your trainer seems to disagree with your comeback. What do you think?" Boss Cai asked.
"Well... I know Phil is good to me, but I have made up my mind!"
Bai Qiang's answer was firm, and he didn't give any chance to refute.
The person involved said that he has made up his mind, so as a bystander, what reason do you have to stop him?
"Bai, you might as well take a look at Blake, the former White Monster and today's minimum salary player."
Handy persuaded him earnestly, he didn't want his friend to make fun of his career.
Let’s talk about Griffin again.
The No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, at his peak, he flew into the air and frequently performed violent dunks.
But when he was with the Pistons, he was forced to come back from injury in order for the team to go further in the playoffs.
The results of it?
Not only was the team swept by Milwaukee, led by the Greek Monster, but he also suffered from the root of his illness.
Since then, Griffin's leg injury has never recovered.
Every time he goes to the playoffs or experiences a high-intensity game, his old injury will relapse.
Later, the Pistons chose to abandon him. If they had known this, why did they do it in the first place?
"Phil, I know you are thinking about me, but I have to come back, I have to return to the field, where I belong!"
Handy let out a long sigh, not knowing what to reply.
The man in front of me is really too persistent, and he doesn't understand what he is saying.
Handy waved his hand, saying that he had tried his best. Whatever happened, just let him go!
All in all, Handy has a clear conscience as a trainer.
At this time, Boss Cai asked again:
"Bai Qiang, why are you so eager to come back?"
Cai Chongxin was very curious, why is Bai Qiang so persistent?
Did someone force him to do this?
It shouldn’t be!
He gave clear instructions to his subordinates:
No one can force Bai Qiang to do something he doesn't want to do!
Furthermore, with Bai Qiang’s character, could he be threatened by others?
Absolutely impossible!
"Boss Cai, this issue is very complicated, but no matter what, I must come back!"
Bai Qiang is worried that the team will squeeze him out and gradually remove him.
As Nash said, the team's current lineup is very harmonious and does not need white strength.
Not only will his comeback not bring benefits to the team, but it will destroy the rotation.
Therefore, Bai Qiang can still get playing time when he returns in the regular season.
But when he came back in the playoffs, Bai Qiang was basically pushed to the bench.
If the Big Three show their bravery and the game enters garbage time, Bai Qiang will still have a chance.
But it doesn't seem to make much difference whether there is this opportunity or not. Few fans will pay attention to players in garbage time.
There is no suspense in the game anymore, so why watch it?
Waste of time, waste of energy!
It's hard for Bai Qiang to speak out about this problem, and even if he did, it would be of no use.
"Um...Okay! Everyone has their own privacy, I respect it!"
Boss Cai stood up from the sofa, patted Bai Qiang on the shoulder, and continued to ask:
"Bai Qiang, are you sure you're back? The kind that even nine cows can't pull back?"
"Well, Boss Cai, I've made up my mind! Don't try to persuade me!"
Bai Qiang replied confidently that he rarely regrets the decisions he makes.
a man of his words!
"Bai Qiang, I agree with your comeback!"
Bai Qiang and Handi were both a little surprised. They agreed so readily?
In this case, what is the purpose of convening today's small meeting?
Boss Cai is a busy man, he can't just look like he's in pain, right? !
For a moment, both Bai Qiang and Handy were a little confused. Are big shots so weird?
At this time, Cai Chongxin saw the confusion between the two and said:
"I agree to your comeback, but I have a request."
Sure enough, Boss Cai still had his own plans.
It's normal. He doesn't have his own little Jiujiu. This is strange!
"What's the request? As long as it doesn't stop me from coming back, I will do my best!"
Bai Qiang asked, if he comes back, what else does Boss Cai want?
"I need you to take a pre-comeback test. If you pass, you can come back!"
Boss Cai replied with a smile.
"Testing before comeback? What the hell is that?"
It was the first time Bai Qiang heard about this kind of test, and his mind was a little confused.
"You are coming back from a gunshot wound. I need to determine whether you are back to normal, whether you have reached the normal level of an athlete, and whether you can adapt to high-intensity competitions."
Boss Cai is very cautious, Bai Qiang is so determined to have his own way——
What if an accident happens during the game and I can’t catch my breath until it’s over? I can’t afford the responsibility!
Therefore, he needs to determine whether Bai Qiang can really adapt to the NBA game.
"good!"
Bai Qiang readily agreed that if he wanted to come back, he had no choice...
