Trent Balk left the bedroom in his pajamas, stood on the balcony, and lit a cigarette. His frown revealed his depression and irritability, but his voice quickly calmed down and he said crisply, "... I know this matter, leave the rest to me, don’t worry, I will handle it properly, Bambi, just focus on the game, there is no need to worry about these trivial matters."
He is serious!
In the NFL, there are countless similar incidents and roles, and the off-field problems of professional players are even more numerous, which every player must face.
Generally speaking, these trivial matters should be the concern of head coaches and team managers. Every offseason, they need to rearrange the combination based on comprehensive considerations, such as transactions, transfers, contract termination, punishment, and other actions. It is necessary, for the sake of the stability of the locker room and the team, all those uncertain factors should be avoided as much as possible, but this is not an easy thing.
The conflicts between big-name players and big-name players, the trade-offs between core players and the team, the turmoil of big-name agents and players’ off-field personal issues, the communication and running-in between the head coach and the main players, the coaching team and the core The power struggle between players, player injuries and playing time distribution arrangements...
Everything is like a time bomb. No one can be sure when it will detonate. It is even possible that many problems will detonate at the same time. What needs special attention is that the main list of rugby players is as many as fifty-three. This It also makes internal problems far exceed those of other collective sports, which also makes contradictions and conflicts more likely. If you are not careful, the team may fall directly into the quagmire.
Why doesn’t the NFL have a three-peat team so far? Clearly, this is one of the important issues that must be taken into consideration.
Over the past three seasons, the San Francisco 49ers have encountered many internal problems, but the team has persisted by winning one victory after another.
Trent clearly knew that as the head coach, Harper was not able to help much and mainly relied on the support of the three team captains; now, with Willis injured and Akens in the doldrums, all important responsibilities have fallen. When it came to Lu Ke, such a serious problem broke out off the field - there were no small things that might affect the Super Bowl championship. This made Trent extremely angry.
What's more, off-field issues are originally part of the team manager's responsibilities.
"Aldon, Aldon...Aldon again!" Trent took a heavy drag on his cigarette and said extremely irritably.
Lu Ke also sighed softly, "Trent, maybe Aldon doesn't know about this matter..."
"Bambi, there is no need for you to intercede for Aldon!" Trent cut off Lu Ke's words simply and rudely, "This is not the first time or the second time, I can't even count anymore. The last time he came back from the nursing home, something happened to him in just a week - don't ask me how I knew it. Even if you, Logan and Marcus didn't tell me, I had a way to know; and what about this time? In just two weeks, he It's causing trouble again, so what do you want me to think? What else can I think?"
"Aldon is Aldon, AJ is AJ. They are friends, but they are also two people. Aldon has no way to control AJ. Just like the players' families, they are also victims." Lu Ke still wants to believe that Aldon and Wallace's actions tonight have nothing to do with it.
"Bambi, I know that Aldon is your friend, and you always want to keep a glimmer of hope." Trent's thoughts were colder and more cruel - because he is a businessman, he needs to learn to stop losses. The player has caused more damage to the team than the benefit, so he will never show mercy. "But now it's not just about Aldon, is it? If you don't realize this, you also You won’t call me anymore.”
Lu Ke had no way to refute.
"If possible, I don't want to get to this point. Do you think I don't know? You and Patrick have been helping Aldon, and so have the rest of the team, because we all hold on to a glimmer of hope that Aldon can Cheer up, he has the strength, he may even become Patrick's successor, he can become the most important part of our defensive team; but if he cannot cheer up, he may become the one who brings down the entire team. That part, you understand that and I understand that.”
Trent was in a bad mood.
Normally, he would never show his negative emotions in front of the players, because it would easily cause him to lose his authority, which is not suitable for work; but tonight, facing Lu Ke, he still failed to control his emotions - hate Iron cannot be made into steel. It is precisely because of the high hopes for Ardon that the disappointment at this time will become more serious.
Another important point is that Trent is treating Lu Ke as an equal to talk to. From a certain perspective, he is more willing to talk to Lu Ke than Hubble, especially off-field issues and locker room issues. , precisely because of this, he showed his truest self during the call.
"I know, I know everything you said." Lu Ke also felt a slight headache, "But, Trent, whether as a captain or as a friend, it is necessary for me to have a conversation with Aldon. This is mine. Responsibility, I need him to understand the seriousness of the problem and then let him make the choice."
"Bambi..." Trent felt helpless.
"This is my persistence." Lu Ke refused to give in. This was the only thing he could do for Aldon. Every player in the team has his or her own problems, some of which can be solved, and some of which cannot; however, when they become a member of this team, they must unite and move towards the same goal. , regardless of whether the problem can be solved, they must unite their goals, otherwise this battle cannot be won.
For Wallace, Lu Ke needed to kill decisively; but for Aldon, Lu Ke still had hope.
Trent did not answer immediately, but remained silent for a moment, with the cigarette lingering slowly on his fingertips. However, after waiting for a long time, Lu Ke on the other end of the phone still did not compromise, which made him laugh dumbly, "You don't You’ll back off, right?”
In fact, Lu Ke could have talked to Aldon first, and then told Trent about the matter. But Lu Ke didn't. He still chose the correct solution rationally, which in itself explains a lot of problems——
Lu Ke was also worried that after talking to Aldon, Aldon chose Wallace, or was too indecisive to make a decision, giving Wallace a chance to escape punishment. Therefore, Lu Ke chose to tell Trent first, arrange things in advance, and then have a showdown with Aldong.
Even if Trent objects, Lu Ke will still talk to Aldon.
The same thing, the same approach, but the order is different, but it shows Lu Ke's attitude: Lu Ke never told Trent what happened inside Aldon's villa last time, including what happened to Aldon later. Returning has always been a tacit understanding within the locker room, because he always believes that his teammates can return, and he always believes that his teammates and the team are on the same side.
As for what happened at Lu Ke's home this time, Lu Ke first told Trent, and then still insisted on talking to Aldon. This meant that Lu Ke chose the team, but still couldn't give up on his teammates. The subtle change in attitude proved that Lu Ke was already a qualified leader.
Taking a deep breath of cigarette, Trent made a decision, "I understand, you talk to Aldon, I will arrange the matter now. Let us pray together, Aldon is still standing with us , then everything will be much easier to handle." Before hanging up the phone, Trent still added, "Bambi, let's talk carefully and don't make me regret choosing to trust your judgment."
Lu Ke held the phone in his hand and paused for a moment, but in the end he didn't say anything more, and then hung up the phone - if necessary, Trent would stifle all bad situations in their infancy, because Al Dong is still within his rookie contract, so Trent doesn't have to worry about huge losses and can solve problems internally at any time.
Lu Ke knew this clearly. Last time at Aldon's villa, he, Logan and Marcus warned Wallace: Don't think that Aldon is irreplaceable. The players in the rookie contract are The most worthless group of people, each of them is doing their best to prove themselves. Only after leaving the rookie contract, the truth about their careers will slowly unfold; and players who have repeatedly caused trouble within the rookie contract, even if they rely on His abilities have won recognition from the league, but he is destined to miss out on high salary.
Now, when there is a conflict between the interests of Aldon and the team, Trent will choose the team without hesitation; and if the problem is now with Lu Ke - Lu Ke who has renewed his big contract, then Trent will choose the team without hesitation. Lunt is bound to suffer and get entangled. Even though he knows that he should choose to cut off his wrist for the sake of the team, the reality is far from that simple.
Lu Ke understands this, and Aldon may understand this. The question is, does Wallace understand it?
Standing quietly, Lu Ke looked through the window at the gradually extinguishing city lights in the distance. He couldn't help but start to wonder if everything in life was like this, becoming more and more complicated and entangled. He just wanted to focus on playing basketball, but he couldn't do it.
But the thought only stayed for a moment. After taking a long breath, the shoulders reopened and cheered up. Life is never that simple. They are always fighting against themselves and others, against difficulties and fate, and shouldering every step. It holds a weight that others cannot see.
Now, if someone stops him from walking to the court, if someone stops him from chasing his dream, no matter who it is, he will fight to the end!
