When Bulls head coach Bill Cartwright stepped onto the team bus, most of the players looked at him longingly.
In the NBA, the head coach's authority can vary.
When facing the team's superstars and signature stars, the head coach is the 'little brother' who serves them. Only a few coaches can make the superstars obedient.
However, in the minds of these fringe players who have not received a formal contract and hope to be included in the team's roster, the head coach is the God who 'makes a decision with one word'. He can decide a player's fate with just one word.
"Su."
When everyone was expecting to be favored by the head coach, Bill Carlwright actually took the initiative to say hello to Su Feng: "I heard that you were dragged to play Texas Hold'em poker by that bastard Eddie last night?"
"You gave back all the money you won to the two Stoudemires?"
Carl Wright looked a little surprised.
NBA head coaches are different from college head coaches. They don't care much about players' personal affairs. As long as it's not an obvious violation of team rules, they turn a blind eye. What's more, as a former teammate of Michael Jordan, Carl Wright knows the players' private cards too well.
"Yes." Su Feng nodded honestly.
"Not bad." Carl Wright approved, and at the same time 'warned' Curry: "Eddie, don't lead Su into trouble. Su and you are not the same person."
Eddy Curry shrugged.
He actually agreed with Carl Wright's point of view. Su Feng's operation of returning the money to the two Stoudemires had already made him realize that Su Feng did not like gambling and he did not enjoy the joy of winning money.
So, why do you continue to take Su Feng to do things he doesn't like? He is his savior.
"Boss, can you give Sue more playing time tonight? This guy is a genius and he can help us win. His previous bad data was because he had less playing time." Eddy Curry talked about it 'Conditions', to promote Su Feng.
However, his words made assistant coach Ron Adams frown: What does Eddy Curry mean? Are you accusing me of not using Su Feng well?
"It depends on whether he can seize the opportunity. Playing a game is not playing Texas Hold'em."
Carl Wright said something and then sat in his exclusive seat.
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The Spurs have brought all their twin stars over this time. Tony Parker and Ginobili are both technically elite players in the NBA. Their coming to the summer league is purely a downgrade.
Therefore, Popovich told the assistant coaches on the phone: Your mission is to bring a victory back to St. Anthony. If it can't be done, all players will have extra training in the new season's training camp, especially Tony Parker and Ginobili.
Popovich is one of the few super coaches in the NBA who can scold superstars bloody. He is very majestic.
Even though Ginobili and Tony Parker have made a name for themselves and have a certain status in the world, Popovich said that if they were punished by turning back and running, they would not dare to give up their picks.
The game started soon.
Su Feng was still not assigned to the starting lineup tonight. Although Bill Carlwright came to the sidelines, the coach was still handed over to Ron Adams, who sat on the bench to watch the game.
His main purpose is to inspect players.
Su Feng sat next to him, staring at the court intently, waiting for the chance to play at any time.
However, Adams' assistant coach made a quick change and had no intention of replacing Su Feng.
Tony Parker and Ginobili already took the initiative on the court. Although Hinrich consciously connected the team, he was unable to form an effective counterattack at all.
The bull is a piece of loose sand.
Adams was eager to show his control over complex tactics, ignoring the team's tacit understanding and technical and tactical understanding.
Haste makes waste.
"Su, if you are replaced, do you think you can change the status quo of the game? What can you do?"
Near the 13th minute of the first half, head coach Carl Wright asked Su Feng.
Su Feng said seriously: "I can change the status quo of the game. When I start running, Hinrich's command will be more convenient. Once I finish scoring from outside the three-point line, the Spurs' defense will expand, so that we can There's more to be done inside."
Carl Wright nodded slightly.
Then, he said to Ron Adams: "Ron, give this young man five minutes. I want to see if he has this ability."
Ron Adams was hesitant, but he couldn't resist the coach's 'advice'.
He didn't like Su Feng, and he felt that Su Feng didn't listen to him. I told him not to defend, but he still wanted to play entanglement. Shouldn't this kind of "thorn in the head" be left on the bench to scare the monkeys?
Little did he know that head coach Carl Wright had taken a liking to this chicken and wanted him to show off.
Just show off.
Adams didn't think Su Feng really had any special qualities, so he made a substitution adjustment.
Su Feng stepped onto the technical stage and soon encountered an opportunity to stop the ball. He came on to replace shooting guard Sanders.
The rules of the summer league are similar to those of the NCAA, and are divided into two halves. And in order to encourage young players to adapt to the NBA, the number of fouls is much higher than the 6 times in official NBA games.
After Su Feng came on the court, Hinrich winked at him.
At this time, the Spurs replaced Ginobili and replaced him with Horford, a strong core defender of Brigham Young University.
He is this year's undrafted player and is seeking an opportunity with the Spurs.
He couldn't wait to seize any opportunity that might impress the team.
When he replaced Ginobili, he was wondering when the time would come.
Now, when Su Feng came on stage, he was immediately overjoyed.
The entire undrafted class of 2003 wanted to meet Su Feng, because everyone believed that Su Fengde was not worthy. He should not be a second-round pick, and he should give up his position to 'himself'.
No one was convinced.
Su Feng has no impressive statistics in the NCAA. He just won an NCAA championship by rubbing shoulders with Carmelo Anthony.
What else is there?
Horford defended aggressively.
But Su Feng didn't make contact with him at all. He ran quickly... Su Feng has super off-the-ball movement skills.
As his physical fitness improves, his running becomes even weirder.
He was obviously running to the inside, but suddenly he made a big cross cut. Using the cover of his teammates, he quickly shuttled to the three-point line on the wing.
Carl Wright looked at it with joy.
At this time, Hinrich reached the free throw line to attract a double attack, and he quickly passed the basketball.
Su Feng received the basketball and took a jump shot... Whoops!
Three point hit.
Gentle and perfect!
After all, Su Feng has elite off-ball shooting ability.
This goal made many people in the industry appreciate it.
Spurs head coach Popovich was also surprised in front of the TV. He even asked the assistant next to him: "Where did this Asian kid come from? It's interesting."
"He is the 37th pick selected by the Bulls this year." The assistant told him.
Pick 37?
Popovich frowned slightly, and he began to feel that it was not worth it again.
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