Thomas fell silent for a moment, and then said after a while: "But I am not willing to retire with this bad reputation, and I don't want to be swept away by Jordan.
You know, since I was swept in the Eastern Conference Finals last time, my historical status has plummeted, and the media's evaluation of me is far less than before.
As a point guard who was swept by Jordan in the Eastern Conference Finals, who do you think will think of me when ranking point guards in history? I could have been in the top three, but now I'm afraid I won't be in the top ten. "
Ranbir was so angry that he cursed: "False fame, all false fame. You guy, if you bow to that rookie for the sake of false fame, you will be laughed at by the whole league. Shet, I don't want to see you anymore, get out of here!"
Thomas said angrily: "This is my house. Are you out of your mind? It's you who should get out."
Ranbir was startled, so angry that he immediately stood up and walked out.
Thomas did not stay any longer and said coldly from behind: "Bill, that kid came to see me in the ward that day. I think he was actually showing an attitude. He should also want to reconcile."
"What did you say?"
Ranbir stopped and turned around in surprise, shook his head and said: "Impossible, that kid has the advantage, why does he need to reconcile?"
Thomas sneered a few times and said: "Have you not noticed during this period? He is under a lot of pressure in Detroit. In addition to tonight's game, he has lost six games in a row at the beginning. Many fans are blaming him. Do you think he needs to reconcile? "
"When you say that, it seems possible."
Ranbir said thoughtfully: "So, Isiah, you can handle him, and there is no need to bow to him."
Thomas said angrily: "How can I control him? You said he has the advantage and everyone supports him? He might throw those damn gloves at me again. And who said I would bow to him? That's what you thought.
He wants to reconcile, and I want to reconcile. As long as we no longer have disputes, then in the eyes of the media and fans, it will be a reconciliation. "
"What about your team status?" Laimbeer asked.
"status?"
Thomas smiled bitterly at first, but then said coldly: "Joe Dumars won't fight with me. That kid is still too young now, especially if he can't attack well. Why should he fight with me? As long as I go back, I will still be the core of the field. The starting point guard is definitely mine."
Laimbeer sneered: "The core position on the field and the starting position are nothing. When you return to the locker room, you have to keep your tail between your legs, otherwise the rookie will not be easy to mess with."
Thomas felt bloated, but couldn't argue.
…
In News Hall 2 of the United Center, Zhou Quan sat with Joe Dumars and Rodman.
The signature star Smiling Assassin was away. At the request of the management, Chuck Daly pushed him out and gave him full star treatment.
This is actually the official request of the alliance to give Zhou Quan better treatment to eliminate the bad impact of the last incident.
This is the first time he has faced the media in the Pistons, but he has rich experience at UCLA, so he is calm and can handle it with ease.
"Iron Fist, can you tell me the details of the last violent incident in the locker room?" a reporter from the Los Angeles Daily asked.
He smiled gently and said: "It doesn't make much sense to mention things that have passed. In fact, similar things are very common in the other three major leagues. I think the NBA and MLB are better and not that serious.
I think young people who want to join the NBA don't need to worry too much. There is only one Laimbeer. What's waiting for you may be a naughty joke, but it will definitely not be like me.
And I want to say something to Shaquille O'Neal: Shaq, long time no see, thank you for supporting me! In addition, I hope you don't waste your talent. I know your talent is enough to dominate this league in the future, so I hope to see you in next year's draft. "
McCloskey, who was standing in the corner, couldn't help but nodded secretly. Zhou Quan's answer made him very happy.
The league has been under a lot of pressure recently, and the Pistons have also been under a lot of pressure from the league. This answer can shift the media's attention to other leagues, especially the NFL, which is a hundred times more violent than the NBA.
This answer based on the overall situation is good for the team and the league. It is an answer with high emotional intelligence and is a hundred times better than an answer that is obsessed with personal grudges.
"Iron Fist, now that the Pistons have lost six games in a row, are you looking forward to the return of the Smiling Assassin?" a reporter from the Detroit Sports News asked.
Zhou Quan looked at the reporter with a smile. He knew that the media in Detroit didn't like him very much now. After all, Thomas had too much influence in that city.
After thinking for a while, he said: "No matter what happened, he and I still belong to the same team. Now the team's lineup is not complete. For the sake of the team, of course I look forward to his return."
"Will you reconcile with him?" the reporter asked.
Putting away his usual gentle smile, Zhou Quan adjusted his expression to a solemn state, and said righteously: "If the team needs it, I can."
"Thanks!"
The reporter laughed and breathed a sigh of relief.
He is a fan of the Smiling Assassin and knows that Thomas is in a very bad situation now. If Iron Fist is unwilling to reconcile, then under huge pressure, Thomas, like Ranbir, will probably be forced to retire sadly and behave in a very failed way. With an embarrassed posture and a bad reputation, he ended his career in a hurry.
In the corner, McCloskey and Chuck Daly laughed.
"Jack, Zhou is a man who understands the general situation very well, is very courageous, can think about the overall situation, and has a natural leadership temperament. Thomas and the others really lost their minds that day and did a stupid thing." Dailey whispered.
McCloskey nodded and said: "If Thomas and Zhou reconcile, our strength will be restored. Although Laimbeer is missing, the strength of the No. 1 position will be stronger."
"Dennis, you scored 20 points and 15 rebounds today. You are the team's leading scorer and the best player in the game. What made you explode with strong scoring ability and perform like a superstar?" a reporter asked.
A smiling Rodman shook his head and said: "I just like to grab rebounds, but that doesn't mean I don't have offensive ability. My superstar performance tonight is proof of that."
Joe Dumars next to him curled his lips. The ball given to you by Iron Fist is directly fed to your mouth. You only need to put the ball into the basket.
After the press conference, the Pistons left for Miami overnight. They will play against the Heat tomorrow night.
Before getting on the plane, Joe Dumas called Thomas. Thomas was relieved that his predicament had turned around.
On the plane, the atmosphere in the Pistons was very good, from the management to the players, they were in a good mood.
Joe Dumas revealed Zhou Quan's willingness to reconcile to everyone, and John Salley and Mark Aguirre were very happy.
Zhou Quan sat in the front seat with Joe Dumars, looking at his system.
I got the mission reward, and now the prediction has become 73.
"Zhou, aren't you worried that Isiah will come back and steal your starting position?" Joe Dumas asked curiously.
Zhou Quan smiled, tilted his head and looked at the other person and said, "Only with competition and pressure can progress be achieved. This applies to countries as well as individuals."
Joe Dumars nodded understandingly. What can lead to progress when there is pressure? In his opinion, this is combativeness. Iron Fist is as combative as Thomas and Jordan.
