The Whip of the God of Basketball - Chapter 357

Leon and D’Antoni drove to Richmond, then took a regional plane to New York. w?ww. D’Antoni talked a lot with Leon along the way, and he found that Fox-Leon was not the same as many people thought.

First of all, Leon is a person who likes to be alone. In D’Antoni’s impression, those big bowl coaches will have many attendants and assistants, especially champion coaches. Even if it was D’Antoni, he would bring at least an assistant when he came out to work, but Leon was all alone.

Secondly, Leon’s energy and brain power are extremely amazing. In the past few seasons playing with Leon on the same stage, D’Antoni knew that the coach of Boston was a man with terrible brain power, but he knew that he was just a game when he really got in touch with him. Humanoid computer. Among other things, there is no number in his mobile phone address book, because he has all the numbers in his head.

As for the reason, Leon said that if his mobile phone is accidentally lost one day, he does not have to worry about leaking his mobile phone number and re-entering the address book.

Last but not least, D’Antoni finds that Leon doesn’t seem to be a basketball tactical maniac as rumors are. In the past, D’Antoni didn’t have much contact with Leon, but he learned from media magazines and insiders that Fox-Leon seemed to be an out-and-out tactical maniac. His mind was filled with all the tactics that basketball had invented over a hundred years. .

But the two chatted all the way, Leon did not mention any tactical issues, such as the Suns’ tactical training methods, the Suns’ tactical planning, and what key ball tactics the Suns use. He seemed to have no interest at all.

On the contrary, Leon seems to be more concerned about the gossip issues of those teams, such as who has the better relationship between the players, what hobbies each player has, what Stadamel likes to eat, and where Barbosa likes to go after training. Play, whether Nash is the serious boss or the kind boss in the team, who is the real boss in the locker room. Wait for questions, Leon is like a paparazzi reporter who likes to inquire about lace, staring at D’Antoni and asking endlessly.

Later, D’Antoni felt bored and couldn’t help asking on the plane: “I said Fox, are you planning to go to Phoenix as a screenwriter? Want to make a sitcom related to the basketball team?”

Leon smiled and replied: “I just want to get to know my players before the start of the new season. There is an old Chinese saying that you know yourself and your opponents, and you will never die. Sometimes understanding your team is more important than understanding your opponents. Especially for teams like the Suns that are only one step away from the championship.”

After Leon finished speaking, D’Antoni couldn’t help but fall into deep thinking.

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In the afternoon, Leon and D’Antoni arrived in New York. They did not disclose any news before they arrived, so they were not blocked by any reporters at the airport. Only in the airport parking lot, Woj is sitting in his car waiting for the two to arrive.

After getting in the car, Woj took Leon to a frequently visited Chinese restaurant in Manhattan. The restaurant is not big and the location is not conspicuous. It is where Leon often stays in New York. It is also where Leon and woj talk, chat and exchange. Place of intelligence.

Woj kept complaining to Leon along the way, because he didn’t tell him that he was going to be the head coach of the Phoenix Suns some time ago. Obviously, for such big news, Woj didn’t drink any soup, and he was still a good friend. Of course he A little angry.

“Okay, okay, when I provided you with important information, I didn’t see you thank you. For dinner tonight, please, I want to eat the most expensive Buddha jumped over the wall in the shop.” Leon didn’t care about Woj’s blame. Also knocked on the stick.

Woj said as he drove, “If you can provide me with quality information, I can invite you to eat the Buddha Jumping the Wall for a week.”

D’Antoni is obviously not used to sitting by the side, because he used to be the head coach of the team and never thought that the head coach of a team would hook up with these NBA reporters and provide so-called intelligence. Should we disclose the Suns’ deal and signing plan?

Seeing D’Antoni hesitantly on his face, Leon patted him and whispered: “Trust me, Woj is my good friend. He never does anything to hurt me. Journalists are sometimes annoying, but most of the time, They are very useful.”

After arriving at the restaurant, Leon really ordered the most expensive Buddha Jumping the Wall in the store. While waiting for the dishes, the three chatted, of course, mainly talking about the movements of the various teams in the offseason.

“Fox, haven’t you thought about making a big move after entering the Suns? I heard that the newly appointed general manager Cole has a plan to make major changes to the Suns lineup.” Woj probed.

Leon shook his head and said: “Cole’s main role is to sit in the position of general manager and receive salary. I guarantee that the Suns will not make big moves in the free market and the trading market. This team is great, very Well, there is no need to do big moves.”

Woj shrugged and looked at D’Antoni. D’Antoni spread his hands and said, “I don’t know now whether Cole is the general manager or he is.”

Leon and Woj both smiled. Leon said: “Cole is actually more suitable to be a head coach. It is a good choice to let me be the general manager. It’s not that Cole is bad, but he is better at dealing with players. He didn’t really enter the role of general manager, he was more in this position, trust me.”

Woj is not interested in what Cole will do in the future. He is only interested in big deals and drafts. Then he asked: “Do you have any ideas in the draft? It will be the draft in two days. I know. You have to be a trader in every draft.”

Seeing Woj’s eyes, Leon showed a sly smile and said: “We have four picks in the draft this year, but whether it is the first round or the second round, the position is relatively late, but…”

“But what, let’s talk about Fox, I know you must be making ghosts in your heart again.” Woj is especially looking forward to Leon’s ghosts, this guy often does some self-interested activities, especially in the draft. Once the opponent let him know his trading intentions, he will try his best to rob his opponent and vowed not to stop without detaining two or two flesh.

Leon smiled, dipped a little water with his finger, and drew a U-shape on the table, then drew a vertical line on the bottom of the U-shaped shape, and an asterisk on the top of the vertical line. I took a look, isn’t this a sign of the Spurs? Hurriedly asked: “Are from San Antonio again?”

Leon frowned and said, “What do you mean again?”

“You don’t know. A few years ago, when the Spurs drafted Tony Parker, you put together a Steve Kerr, and then Chris Anderson’s signing rights were also taken away by you. These few things, until now, Vikki will still nag in interviews!” Woj mentioned the old things of the year. When Leon was still in the Celtics, it was determined that the Spurs wanted to be in the back position. Take Parker, force the Spurs to trade with the Celtics, and get a Cole for the Celtics.

Now he has the Spurs’ idea again, it’s really a spur!

Of course, that robbery was a typical detriment to others. In the end, the Celtics failed to win the 2003 championship. They lost to the Spurs in the finals, which caused Cole to lose a ring, and then caused Leon this year. To coach in the Suns, Cole must return a championship.

Mentioned this incident, Leon himself thought it was funny, but he still said to Woj: “Since I have become the coach of the Suns, of course I have to give the Spurs a bit of hardship. According to my intelligence, the Spurs want to be at 28. The Argentinian Splitter, hehe, they really have a soft spot for overseas players. But we have the 24th overall pick and we will cut it. They either trade, add a little bit of chips to exchange, or… Either it’s not bad to leave it to us. I’ve seen this Split’s training material and I feel pretty good.”

woj immediately wrote down these contents on the notebook ~www.mtlnovel.com~ D’Antoni whispered: “Just say it directly, is it okay? Also, overseas players like Split have contracts. Even if you choose, you won’t be able to play in the NBA in a short time.”

Leon just nodded, and then said: “I most hope that the Spurs can trade Robert Holly for this draft pick. You know, the Suns lack such champion experience players.”

As soon as Leon said this, Woj’s eyes widened and felt incredible. Use Holly? Everyone knows what happened in the playoffs this year. Holly’s nose to Nash is thought to have ruined the Suns’ championship. If Holly is allowed to come to the Suns? It is estimated that he will not be able to enter the training hall alive or leave the locker room alive.

“Then, when the deal comes, I will cut him off.” Leon added.

“Are you kidding me, Leon? What is this for? Revenge?” Woj asked.

Leon did not speak, but just spread his hands. At this time, Buddha jumped over the wall and the dish was ready and served. Leon said: “The dish has been cooked and placed in the jar, just waiting to lift the lid and eat it! Smell, Isn’t it very fragrant?” (To be continued…) The whip of the **** of basketball