In order to make a splash in his first game as coach, Du Kang really spent a lot of money.
The first water test simulation took 100MP.
After that, I asked Naochi to simulate three shots, which was 300MP again.
In order for Nash to catch up with Hayward, Du Kang simulated three more times.
One of these three overlaps with Kobe's three, so the cost is 200MP.
In order to make this game with Jazz a blockbuster, Du Kang invested a total of 600 MP.
After investing 600 MP, I gained 688 MP, plus a bunch of coaching reputation and team status that the system cannot count.
Strictly speaking, this is actually not a loss.
And still make a lot of money.
The reason why he feels so painful now is mainly because he feels that he should be able to earn more!
"The Lakers are winning like this, but the management's satisfaction is only 40%!"
Du Kang didn't even know how to complain.
"I can only say that Aunt Jenny is really strong, but Jim is really unable to play with her!"
But thinking about the loss in the last game, the Lakers management's satisfaction rate was 65%. He also thanked Aunt Jenny.
When he was an assistant coach, the Lakers kept losing, and he also had a good MP income. Of course he supported Aunt Jenny's rebellion, thinking that Aunt Jenny was a brave person.
Now that he is the head coach and the Lakers are going to win, he feels that Aunt Jenny is a big devil.
Well, this is too true!
It can only be said that the current Lakers are really in a 'resilience cycle'.
He, as a head coach, cannot take care of the Lakers management matters.
There are so many Lakers management teams, and he doesn't know who belongs to whom.
There are only a few Lakers management members displayed on the system.
He wasn't even sure if the chief scout, chief trainer, and chief assistant coach were management.
but……
"The team won, and it was such a beautiful win, but the players' satisfaction is only 90%. This can't be justified, right?"
The player cards in the system will not clearly indicate who is the mole or who is dissatisfied with the team's winning.
However, players with negative emotions on their player cards must be more suspicious, right?
So, just go directly to the players who have negative emotions.
Du Kang felt that he needed to catch the mole for once.
"Wait a minute, why are you trying to catch a mole? How can a new head coach like me be so shady? This is to introduce everyone to the current players of the Lakers!"
Ranked according to ability, the first one is Kobe.
Du Kang was stunned when he clicked on the first two pages of Kobe's player card.
"I'm 'amazed' by what's going on with the team right now."
Favorability towards you: 10 (I think you have a deep misunderstanding of me.)
"This... I tricked Corvo for a whole game, and Corvo actually increased his favorability towards me by 110 points?"
Is it such a big ups and downs?
If he remembers correctly, before the game started, Kobe's favorability towards him was -100. Do you still want him to get out of here?
"It feels so unreal..."
but……
"Doesn't this just show what kind of character Kobe is?"
"Corvo, I don't have any misunderstandings about you."
Du Kang finally smiled and clicked off Kobe's player card and looked at the next one.
Dwight Howard.
He is also one of the Lakers players that Du Kang is most looking forward to tapping.
In the game against the Jazz, the chicken soup he made was mainly poured over Howard.
After all, Howard's initial favorability towards him was the highest, followed by Nash's favor.
Du Kang felt that in this game, Howard might be able to open up to him and let him train him, uh, no, he should be allowed to edit!
"I'm 'looking forward' to what's going on with the team now."
Favorability towards you: 79 (You are very brave, I like it. Go and help me kill Kobe, my brave tool!)
"..."
The expectant smile on Du Kang's face froze in an instant.
After a while, Du Kang came back to his senses and couldn't laugh or cry.
He thinks of people too simply.
"As expected, he is indeed Howard."
Du Kang must have heard about Howard, the super giant, before.
People who live in the NBA have never heard of Howard?
Many NBA fans know Howard well.
James fans only recognize that he is the only man in the NBA who can possibly replace James alone.
Comey believes that James, who played single-core with the help of referees, lost confidence in bringing his talents to Miami's strongman.
O'Neal is second in Jim's mind.
In the eyes of neutral fans, they are selfish and have high self-esteem and are unwilling to be inferior to others.
It is indeed difficult for such people to open their hearts to others.
In this world, not all good intentions are reciprocated.
Du Kang, who grew up in a single-parent family, actually understood this earlier than many people.
"So, Kobe, who has the lowest initial favorability, is actually easier to attack, while Howard, who has the highest initial favorability, is the most difficult to attack."
Although a little disappointed, I am not disappointed.
Du Kang smiled and continued to point downwards.
Nash.
"I'm 'happy' with what's happening with the team now and would love to play for a manager I like."
Favorability towards you: 90 (That night, you were the coach in my dream. You allowed me to turn my dream into reality.)
"The artistic rhetoric is as gorgeous as Nash's playing style."
Does Nash ever dream of playing a game where defense dominates the game?
Du Kang thought for a moment and felt that he could understand Nash's dream very well.
Nash has been criticized for his defense throughout his career.
Two MVPs didn't get enough respect because of defense.
He led the Suns just shy of the championship, but was criticized because of his defense.
Defense is the nightmare of Nash's career.
He dreams of becoming a player like Kobe, like Jordan, and like Payton who can win games through defense.
Defense is Nash's dream, a dream that is always out of reach.
In the last game, Du Kang helped him fulfill such a dream.
Therefore, Nash only lost his composure after the game.
"Dreams come into reality... What if it is no longer a dream?"
Du Kang looked at his MP at this time, which was 2600 points.
Um……
"Wait a moment, don't be in a hurry."
Nash is definitely not an undercover agent.
Du Kang continued to look down.
Gasol.
"I'm 'surprised' by what's happening in the team now and hope to sign a contract extension immediately."
Favorability towards you: 60 (I don’t think you and Bryant should be like this.)
Charity world peace.
"I'm 'amazed' with everything that's going on with the team right now. Los Angeles is a really great place."
Favorability towards you: 60 (You speak very nicely.)
Gasol and Artest have similar emotions, which should be considered positive.
And judging from the performance of the two in the last game, although they were not as active as Howard and Nash, they still showed their strength and should not be moles.
Du Kang continued to point downwards.
Yi Jianlian.
"I'm 'thrilled', 'thrilled' with everything that's going on right now."
Favorability towards you: 90 (I didn’t expect to pay so much to sign me.)
Forehead.
Aliandu has not joined the team yet.
The favorability level actually increased by 5 points.
"Is this self-strategy?"
Because of Yi Jianlian's signing, he and Jim Shu were attacked by NBA public opinion.
It’s impossible for the country to not know about such a huge response.
Ah Lian obviously knew.
Naturally, it is impossible for the Arab League to be a mole dissatisfied with the Lakers' win.
Du Kang continued to look down.
As he watched, the smile on Du Kang's face disappeared.
Antoine Jamieson
Jordan Hill
Chris Duhon
Jodie Meeks
Steve Blake
Earl Clark
Darius Morris
Devin Ebanks
Robert Sekere
It's all...worry.
It's just that their worries are different.
Antoine Jamison.
"I feel like I'm offended. Am I not as good as Earl Clark? Am I not as good as China Yi?"
Jamison had a problem with D'Antoni correcting Clark even when he corrected him.
At the same time, there are also opinions on Yi Jianlian's arrival.
Now that the team has him, Du Kang also introduced Yi Jianlian, obviously having issues with him and not trusting him.
Among them, the article about Yi Jianlian is new. Du Kang did not appear last time.
This shows that he did not think Yi Jianlian could threaten him before.
It's different now. Du Kang's status has risen. As Du Kang's confidant, Yi Jianlian's status will also rise.
Jamison is worried.
The last time Du Kang watched, Jamison was looking forward to it after D'Antoni left the team.
Anticipation now turned to apprehension.
Jordan Hill.
"I thought I had the quality to get more playing time and opportunities, and I was ignored."
When D'Antoni left, Jordan Hill was also looking forward to it.
Now it turns into worry.
The reason is that in the last game, he only got 5 minutes of playing time. He felt that he did not get Du Kang's attention.
Du Hong...
Meeks…
Blake…
These people were looking forward to D'Antoni's departure, but now they are worried.
D'Antoni's departure makes them feel that they have a chance to get new opportunities.
In the first game of coaching, Du Kang paid more attention to the team's star players than D'Antoni. They had fewer opportunities than under D'Antoni.
It’s easy to understand why expectations turn to worries.
Du Kang could understand them.
at the same time……
His current coaching ability is not that of Popovich. A powerful head coach like George Karl can formulate tactics for role players and give full play to their abilities, making each role player feel like they will be better under such a head coach. Very promising.
His current coaching ability is still far from formulating tactics and systems.
He is now a chicken soup type head coach.
The style of play of the Lakers he coached depends entirely on the abilities of the star players themselves.
Therefore, he will naturally pay more attention to star players.
"It's really difficult for role players to shine under my current leadership."
"Originally, I wanted to catch the mole, but all the role players seem to be moles. What should I do?"
So, which one or both are the moles?
By the way, the mole is not necessarily Aunt Jenny’s person, it could also be a player who is dissatisfied with the team.
In other words, if he cannot let role players see opportunities and hope, more and more players on the team will be dissatisfied with him.
At that time, even if he leads the Lakers to win, these role players will be dissatisfied with the victory because they expect him to get out of class early, and will it have side effects on his MP acquisition?
Moreover, he really can't terminate the contracts of all these role players.
Even if a group of role players are replaced, the problem is still not solved.
"It's a bit confusing..."
"So, it's really not that easy to manage a team in the NBA."
Head coaches who can clearly organize an NBA team from top to bottom are, without exception, famous coaches.
"My current ability is still far away from that of a famous coach."
Name: Du Kang
Position: Los Angeles Lakers acting head coach
Contract: 2 years, $200,000
MP points: 2600
Offense: D
Defense: E
Player inspection: D
Player training: D
Potential: A+
Du Kang took another look at his abilities and instantly gave up the idea of adding role players to the team's tactical status.
"We need to find another way!"
Du Kang's eyes flashed when he thought of Yi Jianlian who was about to join the team.
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On January 26, the day after the focus game between the Lakers and Jazz ended, all major NBA media expressed their opinions on the game.
The media that used to ridicule Du Kang and Jim Bass now basically hesitate and talk about him, not to mention the sudden change in his painting style.
These media outlets did not mention Du Kang's performance in the game if they could, but they reported extensively on the outstanding performances of Howard, Gasol, Nash, and Artest.
By the way, let’s talk about it again.
As we all know, most of the American media at this time don’t like to gossip.
The media, which did not mock Du Kang and Jim Bass before the game, must now seize the opportunity to establish their own professional and objective image.
As for Du Kang and Jim Bass, they need to write a big book.
In their writings, Du Kang, the Lakers' rookie acting head coach, became the best candidate for the Lakers head coach, and Jim Buss was also praised by them as if he was possessed by Jerry West.
In short, no matter which media it is, the NBA is being swept by "Du Madness".
"Du Kang" is sweeping the NBA. As one of the centers of American media, Los Angeles is one of the centers of American media. How could Du Kang not feel it.
On the way to the Lakers training ground in the afternoon, Du Kang was recognized by people along the way and smiled and showed kindness.
Perhaps these people who are now releasing kindness are the same people who once insulted him.
So many people say that those who are willing to support you unreservedly in adversity are your most precious people.
Like Jimmie.
Well, Hamm can barely do it.
"Coach D, are you leaving the Lakers?"
"Coach D, are the Lakers unwilling to sign a formal contract with you right away?"
"If I were Jim, I would definitely make you a regular employee right away!"
"..."
Um?
How is this going?
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"Du, are you really leaving the Lakers?!"
Du Kang came to the coach's office at the training ground with a puzzled look on his face. Hamm's first words after seeing him made Du Kang even more confused.
"Darwin, what's going on?"
Hamm threw a pile of local Los Angeles tabloids into Du Kang's hands.
Tabloid?
As a top student at UCLA, Du Kang has always stayed away from such tabloids.
But I have to say that these tabloids have a very large audience everywhere, and Los Angeles is no exception, and they are also very influential.
Du Kang glanced at it and saw that it was all so-called inside information.
NBA teams have already contacted him, and Jim Buss is hesitant about whether to make him a regular right away.
Because of successive failed head coach selections, Jim Bass is under great pressure in selecting coaches.
This time there was pressure on Jim Bass not to fail.
Du Kang was of course happy when he saw that he was being snatched.
but……
"Darwin, do you also think that one game can get me such recognition?"
Want to be recognized for just one game?
Doesn’t that mean everyone in the NBA is a superstar!
How can the NBA be so simple?
"Du, you mean..."
"This is a conspiracy, and it's a conspiracy directed at Mr. Jim Bass!"
The Lakers' next schedule is five consecutive trips to the Eastern Conference, with the Pistons, Nets, Celtics, Bobcats, and Heat.
It's so difficult for the Lakers to play the Jazz at home, and one can imagine how terrifying the five-game away schedule is.
Jim Shu and him had just signed, and the team had a losing streak. What should Jim Shu do?
I heard that old Mr. Bass is not alive for a few days, maybe this time he will be gone.
At that time, will the heir be able to let Jim Shu, who just made a big mistake, come in?
Now the best option for Jimmie is to wait and see what happens. If Du Kang leads the team well, he will sign him. If he leads the team poorly, he will change him. He will take over the reins of the Lakers smoothly.
However, some people don't want the Lakers to be too stable.
As for who this person is, well, Aunt Jenny, there’s no need to hide your name, right?
This ruthless method seems to be the handiwork of Aunt Jenny.
"I hope Mr. Bass Jr. won't be fooled, Du. You really won't have any grudges because Mr. Bass Jr. didn't change your position right away, right?"
"how come."
Although he also wanted to become a regular player as soon as possible, coaching in the first game gave him confidence and he was not so anxious.
In the eyes of others, five consecutive away games are a hellish schedule and devilish pressure.
If you don’t become a regular employee before the five consecutive guest days, you will most likely be dismissed after the five consecutive guest days.
Therefore, Hamm didn't quite believe in Du Kang's calmness at this time.
If you miss this opportunity, it may be forever!
At this moment, there was a knock on the door of Du Kang's office.
The man who came in was the Lakers' current general manager, Mitch Kupchak.
Kupchak's face was very complicated, and his eyes looking at Du Kang were also very complicated.
"Du, come with me to Jim's office."
"Mitch, what's wrong?"
Harm asked worriedly.
"Sign the contract, sign the regular contract."
What? !
Du Kang looked shocked.
He... chose to bear all the pressure again...
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"Jim, is this okay?"
"I recognize him, and I don't want him to have a grudge."
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"Jenny, good news. Jim indeed sent a regular contract, and the rookie couldn't resist the temptation and signed it!"
"Haha, no matter how good the relationship is, it can't withstand the temptation of interests."
Jenny Bass smiled disdainfully.
The way Du Kang and Jim Bass looked like confidants in the last game disgusted her.
If he was truly a confidant, Du Kang should reject this contract now.
This contract is very likely to cause Jim to lose his inheritance rights!
"Five consecutive visitors from the Eastern Conference, the Lakers must not let me down."
Seeing the smile on Jenny Buss’ face, the assistant trembled.
Too vicious.
Killing two birds with one stone?
He can't even count them...
Now you know why most of the Lakers management supports Jenny.
Jim, I really can’t beat her...
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"Du, you, you know this is a conspiracy against Mr. Bass, why did you still sign?!"
"Ham, what if there are five consecutive away games and five consecutive wins?"
What? !
If the Lakers win five consecutive games in a row, Du and Jim will become gods together!
But, is this possible?
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