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Chapter 331 Asking him is harder than going to heaven

Technical front.

Kevin McHale took the initiative to hug Li Lai and said, "You pretty boy, I didn't expect you to put up a small five lineup at the end."

"It caught us off guard."

Li Lai also paid tribute to Kevin McHale and said: "You also brought us a lot of trouble. The Rockets found our attack method and almost restricted us."

Toyota Center.

Paul and Yao Ming hugged and greeted. Paul and Yao Ming became friends at the previous All-Star Weekend in Houston.

"Yao, let's have another three-pointer."

Yao Ming patted Paul's head and smiled, "Let me touch your head a little more to compare with you."

Paul's face changed suddenly after being patted on the head, and he jumped up angrily to reach Yao Ming's head, but he couldn't reach it.

"Don't touch my head."

At this time, the Toyota Center Arena completely turned into a sea of ​​celebrations for the Hornets. Yao Ming's eyes were gloomy at this time, and he felt a little bit disappointed.

He has no injuries at all this season, both physically and on the court are the best times of his career.

But the result of the Rockets and Hornets was brutally swept away, which was an extremely unacceptable picture for him.

"My career is really running out."

Li Lai, who was chatting and spanking with Coach Kevin McHale, was suddenly taken away by Hornets players.

All the players surrounded Li Lai under the leadership of Paul, and the scene was extremely exciting.

That Beverly guy found a ladder from nowhere, cut off the net from the Toyota Center, and put it on his head.

Jimmy Butler snatched a bottle of green Gatorade from some fan and poured it directly on Beverly's head, dyeing the net green.

Kevin McHale looked at the back of Li Lai surrounded by fans at this moment, and suddenly thought of someone.

The two are very similar in terms of coaching ability and offensive and defensive arrangements.

What's more important is that aura of never being startled, calm and calm, which can be easily grasped.

But Kevin McHale quickly shook his head.

"In the entire league today, only Popovich and Phil Jackson have the qualifications to be compared with that coach, but only qualifications."

"Li Lai, his honor and qualifications are too weak, and it is even more impossible for him to create a legend like the other party."

auditorium.

Coach Wang Fei is looking at the court with his eyes straight at this moment, and he is thinking about a possibility.

Originally, the purpose of the Toyota Center Arena was to check the strength of a head coach with Du Feng, but at this moment he was completely convinced by the opponent's five-small lineup in the last quarter.

Not only the five small lineups, Wang Fei knows how important it is for a head coach to control the team and the rhythm of the game.

And in this game, the coach named Li Lai perfectly interpreted this point.

"Du Feng is right, he is indeed stronger than me."

"Not to mention the whole of China, even if the whole world can be better than this coach, it will definitely not be more than one hand."

Post-match interview.

Paul was reminded by reporters that this was the first sweep of his entire career and asked how it felt in particular.

Still looking excited, Paul said, "Great."

"Coach Li Lai is the best coach I have ever met. He knows exactly what the team needs."

"More importantly, he helped the two rookies Kawhi and Jimmy grow and improve, and the team did almost everything possible to help them."

Another reporter said: "The Hornets are the second team in the West to break through the first round. Your upcoming opponents are still struggling."

"What are you going to do next?"

"Those two teams are completely different opponents."

Paul knew what the reporter meant. The Hornets need to conduct offensive and defensive drills in advance for the next playoffs, and the coaching staff will also design offensive and defensive tactics.

But because the styles of the two teams are too different, and now they are caught in a fierce battle, no matter what offensive and defensive drills the Hornets conduct in advance, it seems meaningless.

Li Lai took the microphone at this time and said: "I think those two teams should be most worried about this. Now their big score is 2:2, and the Hornets will get a lot of rest time."

"So they should consider how to welcome us who are full of energy!"

"Hornets, just be yourself!"

Paul nodded happily. Li Lai's words have always given great encouragement and confidence to all the players of the Hornets.

The reporter stared at the domineering Li Lai, and was stunned for a while, and finally couldn't help but said: "He pretended to be a coward again."

Yao Restaurant.

Yao Ming, who finished the game, was quickly found by Zhang Weiping, who was reporting on the spot, and Wang Fei, who was pretending to be a spectator.

After the three exchanged a few words, they came to the restaurant opened by Yao Ming's parents outside of Houston.

When Yao Ming came to the NBA, he was not used to the food here. Whether it was salad or steak, it was completely unsuitable for his authentic southerner's appetite.

After Yao Ming’s parents learned about this situation, they traveled thousands of miles from Shanghai to Houston, just to cook some delicious food for Yao Ming besides salad and steak.

Such as skewers and small noodles, Yao restaurant took this opportunity to open.

Yao Ming had already guessed the purpose of Zhang Weiping and Wang Fei's coming to Houston, so he got straight to the point and said, "I will leave for China within a week."

"This year's London Olympics will be my last Olympic Games and the last time I will win glory for my country."

Zhang Weiping showed embarrassment. He knew that with Yao Ming's personality, he would fight for the country without hesitation, but the Yaojia team still faced a very difficult problem.

"The selection of the head coach has not yet been decided."

Hearing this, Yao Ming frowned and said slightly angrily.

"Whether it's the basketball team or me in this London Olympics, even all the Chinese fans value it very much."

"Why is it that the head coach of such an important Olympic Games has not been decided yet?"

Zhang Weiping said: "It is precisely because this Olympic Games is so important to us that the basketball team is very cautious about the selection of the head coach."

"Currently, coach Guo Shiqiang is temporarily leading the players of the national team for training, and the final candidate has not yet been determined."

"The basketball side is also very concerned about the thoughts of you and the Arab League, and hopes to get your advice on the selection of the coach."

This also means that Yao Ming must return to China as soon as possible to facilitate this matter.

Yao Ming pondered for a while, knowing that a day's delay in the selection of the head coach would have a great impact on the women's team, so he immediately decided to shorten the original return time.

"Within three days."

Zhang Weiping continued: "At present, the basketball team is still considering whether to hire foreign coach Panagiotis Yannakis or let Guo Shiqiang become the head coach of the women's team."

"Du Feng is also on this candidate list."

"But Du Feng doesn't seem to have confidence in his coaching of the Women's Team, so he keeps refusing it."

Yao Ming nodded, knowing very well what kind of pressure he would face when coaching the women's team this time.

If the Chinese men's basketball team fails to achieve results in this London Olympics, everyone may become a sinner in history, and even face criticism from countless Chinese fans.

"Du Feng should have such concerns."

Wang Fei understood the meaning of Yao Ming's words, he shook his head repeatedly and said, "That little guy is not afraid of taking responsibility."

"Since joining the head coach of the Hornets, he has deeply realized his shortcomings in coaching the team, so he really thinks that he does not have the ability to coach this men's basketball team."

Yao Ming knew the master-student relationship between Wang Fei and Du Feng. Since the other party said so, it must be because of this reason.

Yao Ming hesitated and said, "Why doesn't coach Wang Fei take over at this time?"

"In my opinion, you are as qualified as Guo Shiqiang to be the head coach of this year's women's team."

Wang Fei chuckled, shaking his head in denial with certainty.

He was born in coaching the [-] men's basketball team, and he was also famous for training forward players like Liu Yudong, the god of war.

Although Wang Fei also coached Dazhi halfway through and helped him become a figure who supported half of the sky with Yao Ming in the CBA, but in the finals that year, Wang Fei's use of Dazhi was criticized by everyone.

This also led to Yao Ming becoming the FMVP of the unexpected loser that year.

"I'm not good at training the Twin Towers lineup. Strictly speaking, neither Guo Shiqiang nor foreign coach Panagiotis Yanakis is good at training the Twin Towers lineup."

"In the 08 Olympic Games, it was precisely because Bob Deng Huade didn't make good use of the twin-tower combination of you and Yi Jianlian that we failed to create miracles at home."

"Now that the UAE has experienced another four years in the NBA, and you have reached the peak stage of your career, there is no reason for us not to seize this opportunity."

"That's why the basketball side is so cautious."

"Although everyone may have some selfishness in the past, which led to bad things happening, but in front of the glory of the Ying family, we are all in the same line."

"For the rise of China is a picture that everyone wants to see."

Wang Fei said affectionately.

An older basketball player like him, even in his dreams, hopes to see the Chinese men's basketball team make history. On this point, there are too many people in China who think the same as him.

Yao Ming didn't have the slightest doubt about coach Wang Fei on this point.

No matter what kind of unhappiness he had with the country during the process of going to the NBA, in front of the heroine's honor, everyone's goal is indeed the same.

"What now?"

"Will Ah Lian and I go back to determine the coaching candidate?"

"But the Bucks where the UAE is located is a strong team in the championship, and the end time of their playoffs is completely uncertain."

"It's impossible to wait until then."

Zhang Weiping suggested: "I suggest that you return to China alone to decide this matter. With your approval, the basketball team can confidently and boldly determine the candidate for the head coach."

Yao Ming nodded, making up his mind to return home as soon as possible.

At this moment, Wang Fei frowned and looked at the two of them. He wanted to say something but couldn't.

Zhang Weiping and Wang Fei can be regarded as good friends for many years. Strictly speaking, Zhang Weiping is still Wang Fei's senior, so it is easy to find that Wang Fei hesitates to speak.

"There is nothing to say at this time. Dayao is here. If you have any ideas, please bring them up as soon as possible."

"Do you want that little guy Du Feng to be the head coach of the Guojia team?"

Zhang Weiping said directly.

Yao Ming also looked at the other party at this time.

Wang Fei shook his head and said, "No, do you know the head coach of the Hornets, Li Lai?"

Hearing this name, Zhang Weiping instantly remembered the deep impression left by the opponent when he was tracking and reporting the Bucks game.

Whether it is tactical coaching or player control, Li Lai can be regarded as a first-class head coach in the NBA.

He is tied with Rick Carlisle as the NBA's most promising young generation coach.

Yao Ming was also impressed by this coach, and the two even had some brief exchanges, especially when McGrady was still in the Rockets.

It was Li Lai who reminded Yao Ming not to consume too much of his body to prevent injury. If it wasn't for the kindness of the other party to remind Yao Ming, he would even be worried that he would end his career prematurely.

Where would he be thinking about setting a record for the Chinese men's basketball team now.

"Why did coach Wang Fei suddenly mention him?"

Yao Ming couldn't help asking.

Wang Fei said without any concealment at this time: "I watched the game between the Hornets and the Rockets tonight, and I was deeply impressed by his coaching process."

"I don't know if he is good at coaching the Twin Towers, but just looking at the coaching ability and the control of the team, he is a very amazing coach."

"If the Chinese men's basketball team can invite him to coach, it may be a good choice."

Zhang Weiping directly corrected Wang Fei at this time.

"Li Lai is very good at coaching the Twin Towers lineup. The Bucks' Yi Jianlian and Cousins ​​Twin Towers combination was his handwriting."

"In the finals, the Lone Ranger team was even directly swept by such a combination."

"I dare not speak for other coaches, but Li Lai, he must be very good at coaching the Twin Towers lineup."

Yao Ming on the side also nodded at this time, affirming Zhang Weiping's statement.

In terms of coaching ability, Li Lai has already been praised by legendary coaches of the older generation like Popovich and Phil Jackson.

Even in a playoff game with the Bobcats, coach Larry Brown claimed to have created the era of small balls and led a new pattern of basketball around the world.

In terms of basketball play, both the NBA and European leagues have been greatly influenced by Li Lai's tactics.

Even the tactics of Bob Deng Huade, the former coach of the Chinese men's basketball team, have a lot of shadows of Li Lai.

"But he is not Chinese, and he is already famous all over the United States. He is a champion coach with two championship rings in his hand."

"We can invite foreign coaches like Bob Deng Huade or Panagiotis Yannakis at will, but it is not so easy to recruit a head coach of Li Lai's level."

Zhang Weiping nodded in agreement.

This is equivalent to the Chinese men's basketball team wanting to invite Popovich, Phil Jackson and the old coach K to coach. It is really difficult.

At the same time, Zhang Weiping also reminded Yao Ming and Wang Fei that Li Lai was already a top businessman on the Forbes 500 list, and many industries under his name were already leading enterprises in their respective industries.

In particular, Kulai Express, whose market value has exceeded the sky this year, has a great tendency to become a world-class company like Apple and Amazon.

So Li Lai is not short of money or glory at all, and it is simply an extravagant hope for the basketball side to please the other party.

"Li Lai still has the status of Li Ning's executive president in the United States."

(End of this chapter)