When he left the Chicago Bulls and came to the Los Angeles Clippers, Denagro was ambitious.
The Cavaliers led by James were eliminated 4-1 in the first round of the 2010 playoffs. With the full support of Rose and others, Denagro was forcefully fired by the Bulls management.
He vowed that he would stand out in the future and make the bull regret it.
Three years have passed.
I originally thought that it was my harvest season, but I didn't expect that I and the team would be defeated by a rookie head coach.
After the game between the Lakers and Clippers.
Because Griffin and Paul applied to leave early, other Clippers players didn't want to watch Coach D and the Lakers pretend, so they left early.
When leaving, not a single Clippers player remembered their dejected head coach.
This is completely different from the affectionate farewell given by Rose and the others when they left three years ago.
In the players tunnel.
De Nagro looked at this arena reluctantly.
He had nothing to say about this series with the Lakers.
There is really nothing to say.
At the end of G2, he was beaten speechless by Coach D, and he just struggled after that.
After struggling to the end, his crazy self buried himself.
By letting Griffin sit on the bench, not only did he not win the game, but he lost so ugly. His career with the Clippers was over, and even his head coaching career was over.
In the NBA, an ordinary head coach will have no worries about his job if he offends the management and is loved by the stars. Therefore, if he leaves the Bulls, he will immediately be invited by the Clippers.
The rebuilding Clippers need a head coach who can develop young stars.
And he.
for success.
This series offended all three Clippers stars.
am I wrong?
Shouldn't players and coaches sacrifice everything for victory?
Denagro looked bitter.
"Monty, you are obviously so strong, why can't you transform the Pelicans like Coach D? Why are you just a nanny?"
"Not everyone in this world is qualified to imitate Coach D."
This time, he completely understood what Monty Williams meant.
"Maybe it's all over."
He realized it, but it was over.
"Vinnie, Mr. Sterling asked me to inform you that you are fired."
"Thank you, Gary, I understand."
Seeing the relieved smile on DeNagro's face, Clippers general manager Gary Sachs was stunned for a moment.
I looked at De Nagro's skin color, and it was white.
Finally, Sachs gave a kind reminder.
"Mr. Sterling still likes you, but Chris, Blake and DeAndre... don't like you."
After saying that, Gary Sachs gave Denagro a self-satisfied look and left.
"Gary, how's Vinnie doing?"
"Pooh accepted."
Donald Sterling looked very ugly.
What Gary Sachs said to DeNagro just now was not that Sachs lied to comfort DeNagro.
Sterling really likes DeNagro.
Of course he likes such a young, white head coach with certain abilities and a strong background.
However, just now Paul actually threatened him with a contract extension this summer!
If the Clippers don't change their head coach, Paul will leave.
"Damn nigga!"
Sterling cursed out what was in his heart.
The average American would be horrified when he heard this.
But Gary Sachs was indifferent. Obviously, this was not the first time or twice.
Therefore, Sachs pretended not to see it at all.
After the G4 game between the Lakers and Clippers, the news after the game
At the press conference, Du Kang learned that Clippers head coach De Nagro had been fired.
This is not surprising.
The formation of a series offended the team's second and third bosses. If he doesn't leave, it will be unforgivable.
But, would this be too efficient?
The average team management certainly does not have such efficiency.
The only ones who are efficient are stars.
Moreover, it was a unanimous decision by the stars.
As long as one of the three Clippers stars disagrees, they will not be so efficient.
Du Kang's face looked a little unhappy.
After all, Denagro was the head coach who defeated him in the simulation and made him change formations.
Although in this series, he has continued to face and output in front of Denagro.
But he still respects this opponent who can defeat him in simulation.
Now, Du Kang truly realizes how cruel the NBA is to coaches.
If he hadn't crazy added drama to himself and the Lakers during the regular season and gained the highest reputation, he would have done these things with the Lakers.
If a star wants to rebel, no one can protect him.
"Coach D, shouldn't you be happy now? This will become part of Coach D's legend, won't it?"
When asked this question, Du Kang shook his head seriously.
"From a coaching point of view, I don't think Vinny should be fired. All the decisions he makes are for victory. He is the one who the Clippers most desires to win."
Damn it!
Du Kang's answer made the Chinese reporters at the scene dumbfounded.
They were about to listen to how Coach Xiao Du pretended to beep.
In fact, the American viewers watching the live post-match press conference on TV were a little stupid.
Why is Coach D so kind this time?
He actually didn't dance on De Nagro's grave.
Shouldn't this be a good time to beat up the drowned dog?
Coach D, your remarks are very dangerous in the NBA!
Therefore, the reporters at the scene suddenly became excited after being stunned for a short time.
The Chinese reporters who were dumbfounded just now were trembling.
Teacher Zhang couldn't wait to rush up and cover Du Kang's mouth right now.
Being in the NBA, there are some things you really can’t say!
"Coach D, you said the mistake that led to the Clippers' final defeat was not the head coach's, but whose fault it was?"
Du Kang squinted and looked at the eager Boston reporter below.
"Of course it belongs to the players."
Damn it!
Teacher Zhang was desperate.
Coach Xiao Du finally said this.
"On my team, if Griffin was just a substitute and had a tantrum, he would be traded by me immediately.
He scored 14 points and committed 4 fouls. What did he want to do?
Was it wrong for Vinnie to put him on the bench? He scored 9 points in 14 minutes in this game. This was his most scoring game in the series and his best performance.
He should learn from Barnes. Even if he has to lose his temper, it should be Matt Barnes who loses his temper. In this game, Barnes made 11 of 14 off the bench, 6 of 7 three-pointers, and scored a game-high 30. Points, do you know what professionalism is? This is it. "
Damn it!
Farke!
For a moment, the entire press conference was unusually quiet.
Coach D is too fierce!
Even the TNT team currently broadcasting live in the studio were dumbfounded at this time.
In the NBA, no head coach has ever dared to support a fellow DIS star by name, and it was a star of Griffin's level.
At most, it's just a bit weird.
After all, the NBA is a league of stars.
The relationship between the stars is inextricably linked.
Just say Griffin, he is Goose City
He and Durant are closely related to each other.
Of course, relatively speaking, Griffin's level is still incomparable to a super giant like Durant.
But if you offend Griffin, you may also offend Durant.
In the NBA, Durant does not have the widest connections.
"I bet that Coach D only dares to scold Griffin angrily. Chris Paul will definitely not dare to move!"
O'Neill's excited voice just finished.
Du Kang's voice came from the big screen again.
"And Chris Paul, do you think there is a problem with Vinnie's use of him? As the leader of the team, as the league's super giant and the first point guard, he doesn't even know how to control the game now.
Is it difficult to assist when the team needs assists and score when the team needs to score?
He said that his idol was Iverson. Is this how Iverson taught him to play? You say he is a little assassin, is this how the Smiling Assassin plays?
Doesn't he have this ability?
No, he has this ability, but he doesn't know how to use his ability. This is the most hateful thing!
In my opinion, Vinnie has no problem at all by letting him learn how to control the game like Chauncey!
The Clippers' most threatening player in this series is Billups.
Chris Paul should be ashamed of this. "
Du Kang finished speaking coldly, and O'Neal in the TNT studio was stunned.
Doesn’t Coach D know how big of a network there is behind Chris Paul?
Even Chris Paul is about to become the president of the NBA Players Association!
etc!
Coach D doesn’t need to look for a job anywhere else!
It seems that he can really ignore Paul's network of connections!
"In the entire NBA, only Coach D dares to say that!"
After listening to Du Kang's angry rebuke to Paul, Barkley was stunned for a long time before sighing.
At this time, on the big screen, Coach D's angry rebuke was not over yet.
"And DeAndre Jordan, if Griffin and Paul still have reasons to let Vinnie leave, who are you to ask Vinnie to leave?
In these four games, you were beaten to shit by Oden, but he still kept you on the court. Griffin was replaced, and he also wanted to keep you on the court and give you a chance to prove yourself.
And how do you repay him?
Vinnie asked his teammates to help you double-team Oden, was it wrong?
Are you qualified to stand behind Greg one on one?
Are you worthy now?
Back then, David Robinson asked Rodman to help double-team Olajuwon for the team's victory.
David Robinson is the MVP, the scoring champion, and the superstar. What are you? What qualifications do you have to put your own face above the team's victory?
After being beaten to tears by Greg, many people said that you are the second most admiral. This is the best joke I have ever heard. An admiral is an admiral, and you are just a selfish crybaby! "
Du Kang finished speaking coldly, and all the reporters at the scene who were preparing to cause trouble were dumbfounded.
The audience in front of the TV had never seen this scene before, and they were all stunned.
Including James and Wade who are in front of the TV at this time.
Including Paul, Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan who had just come out of the shower in the locker room at this time.
At this time, the entire Clippers locker room could hear needles dropping.
Paul was trembling with anger at this time. After all these years, who dares to talk to him like this?
After so many years, when talking about him, no professional would mention him as the benchmark for point guards. Some people even directly call him Grandpa St. Paul and are willing to treat him as their grandson.
However, in the words of Coach D, he has become a hateful player who is capable, but cannot use his own abilities, cannot control the game, and does not understand the distinction between offense and assists.
"Damn it!"
Little Jordan looked equally angry at this time.
"Shi!"
Selfish?
Am I a selfish crybaby? !
Only Griffin, his head was covered at this time, and his whole head was buzzing with an explosion.
So I didn’t scold Du Kang.
He's not that smart though.
but……
What Coach D said seems to be correct.
Griffin clenched his fists tightly.
The expression on his face flashed with anger, unwillingness and guilt from time to time.
At this moment, Du Kang's voice came from the TV again.
"Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, even if these players are sent to my team, I won't want them. Only teams that don't pursue them will need this kind of stuff. Star."
Du Kang just finished speaking.
The entire Clippers locker room was silent once again.
At this time, even Billups looked at Du Kang on the TV in shock.
Bang!
Another bang!
Jordan kicked the chair over.
Paul punched his locker.
Griffin, on the other hand, stared at the disdainful Lakers head coach on the TV with wide eyes, as if frozen.
"Oh my god..."
Budenholzer felt like he was crazy at this time.
He really didn't expect that Coach D could do this for his good friend Vined Nagro.
Not to mention him, even Popovich next to him was stupid at this time.
He can be regarded as half of Denagro's master, and he is also a godfather-level head coach in the NBA. He cannot do this for Denagro.
At most, after the Clippers fired DeNagro, they could just say a few words about the Clippers' lack of knowledge.
But Coach D...
In the NBA, a league of stars, Coach D really dares to train the stars like dogs!
"He really dares!"
"He's really not afraid at all!"
at this time.
Almost everyone lamented like Popovich.
Including reporters on the scene.
The Boston reporter who had just stirred up trouble didn't dare to say a word at this time.
Damn it, he originally wanted to stir up a little trouble, but the things Coach D caused were so big that he couldn't handle it anymore!
Is Coach D training the Clippers' three stars?
Is Coach D complaining about Denagro?
Yes, but also no.
Everyone present is not a human spirit!
Coach D, this is a grievance for the head coaches throughout the league!
Coach D, you are still changing the atmosphere of the entire NBA on your own!
Many people say that the NBA keeps changing its rules, which has hurt many players.
But no one has ever said that the NBA keeps changing rules, hurting all head coaches, and making head coaches more and more like appendages of stars.
If coach D hadn't appeared.
In this era, can the NBA still have head coaches like Cardinals, Pat Riley, or even Chuck Daly?
Will there be a mad scientist like Nelson in the future who can use players as tactical guinea pigs and continue to work hard to advance basketball?
If all future head coaches are nannies for stars, then does the head coach’s ability still matter?
Do you even need a head coach?
"Coach D is single-handedly challenging the structure and system of the entire NBA!"
"This is indeed Coach D's style!"
"But, if Coach D fails with the Lakers this season, he will not only leave the Lakers, but he may never be able to go anywhere else in the NBA!"
"Coach D, he's doing something to break people into pieces!"
Back then, those old-school players fought against the ethos of the entire league for Kobe.
Now for an NBA head coach to fight against the structure and system of the entire league.
"too strong!"
"It's too strong!"
"A Chinese doesn't understand the principle of being too strong and easy to break!"
For a moment, the press conference became noisy.
Many people support it, but more people just watch the excitement through gossip.
Right now.
Iverson and Nash walked in.
Behind, standing at the door were Kobe, McGrady, Carter, Howard, Yi Jianlian, Oden, Gasol, Artest, Jamison, Ebanks and other Lakers players, all of them appeared.
"Coach, we see that you haven't come back for so long, and we are a little worried about you."
Du Kang nodded.
Well, I was a little angry just now.
Made them worried.
They must have seen the live broadcast in the locker room, so they came to support him.
Du Kang stood up.
Iverson quickly picked up the suit that Du Kang had just taken off.
"Let's go."
Du Kang finished.
Nash, Iverson, Kobe, Tracy McGrady, Carter, Howard and other Lakers players, like followers, followed Du Kang out of the press conference.
"..."
After Du Kang left, there was no sound at all at the press conference for a while.
Teacher Zhang Lili, who had been despairing just now after seeing Du Kang angrily criticizing the NBA stars, finally came to his senses.
"Teacher Zhang, Coach Xiao Du, you are so handsome!"
Squid Girl's eyes were already glowing at this time.
The scene of so many NBA stars following Coach Xiao Du away like bodyguards, like younger brothers, and like followers is so shocking!
This shock was not limited to the Chinese reporters at the scene.
It is extremely damaging to journalists from all over the world.
Including TV viewers and online fans.
"Now, does anyone still dare to say that Coach D is overestimating his abilities?"
"Coach D, himself, is the biggest force in the NBA!"
Clippers locker room.
Paul and Jordan were punching and kicking, and looking at Du Kang as if they wanted to kill him.
Watching Du Kang leave under the protection of Iverson, Nash, Kobe, Tracy McGrady, Carter and other MVPs and super giants.
The expression on his face was dull again.
They had a premonition.
After this screen.
In the entire NBA, no one dares to help them directly confront Coach D.
He was scolded in vain by Coach D.
De Nagro, who was walking on the streets of Los Angeles, took a long time to look away from the big TV screen on the roadside.
With tears in his eyes, Denagro covered his face with his clothes.
"Thank you...thank you, Coach D..."
Denagro, who had always been stubborn and never showed weakness in front of Du Kang even when he was defeated, cried.
He never dreamed that when he was most helpless and seemed to be abandoned by the world.
The person standing behind him was the person he once hated the most, the person he once plotted to kill.
"Coach D..."
Monty Williams looked respectful.
He looked ashamed again.
What a magical Monty...
How can I be equal to Coach D?
"I used to be envious of such a great person. It's ridiculous. It's so ridiculous."
Mayfair Jackson was stunned at this time.
He knows that next season, unless he takes action personally, he will never be able to organize the entire NBA coaching force to fight against Coach D.
"This guy…
...It must be intentional! "
Phil Jackson gritted his teeth and thought.
Right now.
"Mayfair, New York wants to invite you to be the head coach!"
Head coach?
Phil Jackson looked disdainful.
"Tell them, my loyalty to the Los Angeles Lakers cannot be tarnished!"
"Du, something big happened!".
Leave the press conference and return to the Lakers locker room.
As soon as they came in, Ham and Clifford shouted excitedly.
"Du, Westbrook did not appear in G3 between the Rockets and Thunder!"
What? !
Du Kang was dumbfounded.
Kobe next to Du Kang was also stunned.
In G2 between the Rockets and Thunder, Beverley suddenly hit Westbrook's knee from behind during the dead ball time at halftime, just like he hit Carter.
Westbrook never thought that Beverly would dare to do this.
There was no defense at all and he fell to the ground at that time.
However, in the second half, Westbrook played and took 18 crazy shots in the second half to vent his anger.
At that time, both Du Kang and Kobe breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Westbrook was fine.
Now it seems that Westbrook has a big problem!
"Du, the latest news is that Westbrook has torn the meniscus in his knee and is out for the season."
Knee meniscus...torn...season, ended...
Du Kang's head buzzed and exploded.
And Kobe, who was next to Du Kang, turned pale for an instant.
Du Kang looked at the TV.
Durant is shooting wildly.
Durant was venting his anger and attacking like crazy.
"It's too awful……"
Watching Durant attacking like he was venting his anger on TV, Howard sighed subconsciously.
In the finals, he was killed by the Three Gods.
The younger brother was sent away because the team was unwilling to pay the luxury tax.
The most trusted partner was hit hard again by someone else.
Thinking of what happened to Durant in the past year, Howard instantly felt that he was as lucky as a son of God when he was in the Magic.
Kobe, who heard Howard's sigh, gritted his teeth and looked at Durant on TV with a look of distress on his face.
"Coach, I'm going out for a moment."
Du Kang came to his senses and nodded.
"Go ahead."
"Wait a minute, Bryant, let me go out with you."
Westbrook is also his senior.
"Pop, good news, the Thunder have released official news that Westbrook has torn the meniscus in his knee and is out for the season!"
"What?!"
Popovich was so excited that he almost stood up from his seat.
I no longer have Bruce, but God still helps me like this? !
Could it be, it really is!
"Destiny is mine!"
Are the Spurs the destiny of the NBA this season?
Popovich finished speaking excitedly, and all the members of the Spurs coaching staff next to him became excited.
"Ahem, Mike, go and condemn this kind of violence on behalf of the Spurs. The NBA should not have this kind of violence that hurts players for everyone. Condemn it, condemn it severely, and say hello to Sam for me."
The general manager of the Thunder is from the Spurs and can be regarded as a disciple of Popovich in the Spurs scouting system.
"LeBron, latest news, Russell is out for the season!"
"Russell, which Russell?"
"Russell Westbrook!"
What? !
After James was stunned for a moment, he almost jumped with excitement.
"This season, destiny is indeed mine!"
Russell Westbrook's season reimbursement seems to have dropped a depth bomb on the NBA.
The Thunder, one of the top four NBA teams
Lost competitiveness.
This not only caused the entire NBA to condemn Beverley's harmful violence.
At the same time, even the Grizzlies, Nuggets and Spurs' combat effectiveness has increased by two levels.
The Grizzlies and Nuggets never dreamed that if they advanced to the second round, they would play against a Thunder without Westbrook.
Fortunately for the Nuggets and Grizzlies, their combat effectiveness was stimulated and skyrocketed at the same time.
And the Spurs...
Well, the Warriors, the Spurs' opponent, are unlucky.
The two teams originally played 2-2.
The news of Westbrook's season reimbursement was confirmed.
The Spurs won two games in a row in G5 and G6.
In G5, the Spurs were at home and frantically defended Clay and Curry, who scored 4 points and 9 points respectively. Clay made 2 of 8 in the game and Curry made 1 of 7 three-pointers.
If we talk about G5, the Warriors are not good at playing away games, and Curry is not good at playing away games.
Then in G6, the Spurs' perimeter defense was terrifying.
In the last 4 minutes of the game, relying on Curry's crazy attack on Duncan's defensive loopholes, the Warriors caught up to 75-77, and it seemed that the Warriors were about to make a comeback again.
Popovich replaced Duncan and replaced Ginobili, and the Spurs played one senior and four juniors.
Under the defense of Leonard and Danny Green, the Warriors scored 4 points in the last 4 minutes or so!
Curry and Clay didn't even get 1 point!
The intensity of the game shown by the Spurs shocked more than just the Warriors fans at the scene.
Shocked the on-site commentary.
It also shocked Du Kang and the Lakers players in front of the TV.
"In this game, the Spurs didn't play UCLA until the last four minutes, which turned up the intensity of the game."
Then, he defeated the Warriors 17-4 in 4 minutes!
This is crazy!
It’s really scary!
Too insidious!
If it weren't for Curry grabbing Duncan and beating him, Popovich, an old guy, would be heartbroken and want to avenge Duncan.
Bobo, this old guy, really wanted to hold it in until the end to give Du Kang a surprise!
"This is the playoffs!"
Du Kang once again understood the essence of the NBA playoffs.
A powerful trump card does not necessarily have to be used at the beginning. Use it at critical moments, and the effect may be better!
This is also the reason why the system says that the simulation of the playoffs is for reference only.
When you meet a head coach like Popovich in the playoffs, what you simulate is just the shell he releases. In fact, the ultimate move is always hidden and only used at critical moments.
"This old guy has more than one trick left!"
After watching G6 between the Spurs and Warriors, the Lakers' opponents in the second round are confirmed.
That's the Spurs.
The other two teams in the West that advanced.
The Thunder were missing Westbrook, but they also defeated the Rockets 4-2.
The Grizzlies finally controlled the Nuggets, a running team, and defeated the Nuggets 4-2.
In the Western Conference semifinals, the Spurs played the Lakers and the Thunder played the Grizzlies.
"Spurs..."
When leaving, Ah Lian murmured.
"Duncan..."
Maddie returned home and closed her eyes.
"Hey, Steve, why are you still practicing?"
Du Kang left his office and came over when he saw the lights on the training ground were still on.
Unexpectedly, it was not UAE or Kobe, but Nash.
Nash hung the basketball on a rack, sprinted wildly, and stole it.
Nash, he's practicing defense!
"Coach, I don't want to be a loophole that the Spurs are trying to exploit."
Nash saw Du Kang and said bitterly.
"Every time we play the Spurs, I'm always the one holding the team back."
Du Kang walked over and untied the basketball from the rack.
"coach……"
"Steve, you
It's no use. "
Nash wanted to imitate the training method he had originally formulated, but he didn't want to disturb Lakers players such as Kobe and Arab League to come and help. In the end, that was all.
"Steve, you really don't want to be substituted because of your defense when you're playing against the Spurs."
"coach!"
Nash looked at Du Kang in shock.
What a gentle person.
Du Kang thought with a smile in his heart.
He wants to prove himself in front of the Spurs.
But he didn't want his demands to affect his formation, so he kept working hard to squeeze himself and improve himself to meet his demands.
In fact, Nash knew that as long as he made a request, he would definitely agree.
However, no matter how much he longed for it, he did not ask for it.
Where can I really find such a player?
Most head coaches in the NBA may encounter people like Paul, Griffin and DeAndre Jordan.
In fact, players like Paul, Griffin and DeAndre Jordan are already considered the best players in the NBA.
So Du Kang has always said that he is very lucky.
He met Nash, the MVP who never fought, grabbed, or made trouble, and always cooperated with him.
Because of Nash, he could constantly suppress Kobe at the training ground, enhance his own prestige, elevate Howard's status, and thus control the Lakers.
"Steve, remember, there are still people in this world who are willing to see you get up wherever you fall."
Du Kang threw the basketball away.
"Go back and have a good rest."
"coach……"
"Leave the rest to me."
After Du Kang finished speaking, he patted Nash on the shoulder with a smile and left.
Looking at Du Kang's disappearing back, Nash gritted his teeth and looked touched.
"Coach...thank you."
"Steve, is it true, does the coach really want to create a training plan for each of us?"
The next day, at the Lakers training facility, the entire Lakers were in an uproar.
Soon, Lakers assistant coaches Ham and Clifford arrived.
"This is the training plan prepared by the coach for you. Come and get it, and then follow the instructions."
"Don't grab them, come one by one."
Although Clifford said so.
But the Lakers players are like crazy people. Except for Nash, the four top guards, Arab League, and everyone else, they are really crazy.
"Mine is a big man attack!"
"Mine is a mid- to long-range shot!"
"Mine is the basis of attack!"
"Backboard!"
"Basketball 101!"
"Outside defense!"
"Big guy on defense!"
After others took away his training plan.
Nash got his plan.
"Perimeter defense? 1,100 steals?"
"Ding, your player Nash has completed 1,000 steals and activated the steal ability attribute of 90. Ding, your player Nash's steal attribute has been adjusted to 90. Ding, your player Nash has learned the purple skill, and the golden interceptor level has been upgraded to purple."
Purple Interceptor: Greatly increases the chance of intercepting the opponent's pass.
"Ding, your player Nash has completed 100 steal training and completed the enhanced training camp "Peripheral Defense". Peripheral defense, steals, passing insight, reaction time, pick-and-roll defense IQ, all attributes are +1. "
