basketball pope

Chapter 17 [Full Score]

The end of the game, 106 to 83, the Knicks won the summer league championship.

The players walked into the field together to shake hands.Players who played well and role players had completely different moods, so there was a strange scene. Many people smiled bitterly and didn't even look like they were celebrating winning the championship.

The organizers conducted a simple award ceremony, and the champions and MVPs have trophies.

Yang Rui took the trophy, looked at it, and handed it over to Xibodu. Xibodu was very happy, guessing that the two of them would definitely have a lot of bonuses when they went back.This victory will give them a direct foothold on the coaching staff.

Thibodeau is old and needs a stable job. He doesn't want to live a bumpy and displaced life. The Knicks are a good choice.

He couldn't help raising the trophy and shouting twice, only to find that Yang Rui didn't respond, and the embarrassment was committed again.

Why do you look more like a young man? !
Chucky Atkins was elected Summer League MVP, averaging 24.5 points, 2 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. As the team's leading scorer, his data is very beautiful.

But if Yang Rui were to choose, he would give the MVP to Ben Wallace, averaging 9.2 points, 19.7 rebounds, 1.5 steals, 5 blocks and 6 fouls per game. This data is even more amazing.

Since the summer league rule is that 10 fouls will be sent off, Big Ben played a magical statistic. According to the standard of the regular season, he will be sent off on average, which is probably the reason why he was not selected.

He showed a ferocious defense that was at the playoff level. The opponent he hit was staggered, and many balls the NBA wouldn't blow, but here they are.Join the Knicks, Big Ben is more useful.

Sports reporters who know the ball also think so, and a reporter from "Hoop World" interviewed Big Ben. "You have played well in this league this time and are the backbone of the team's defense. How do you feel about winning the championship?"

Big Ben said excitedly: "Defense is my job. I feel very good. I can run freely on the court, block shots and rebound. I want to thank the coach for his trust in me."

The reporter asked: "Do you think you will get the Knicks contract? Will your height be some kind of obstacle?"

"Hopefully, I'm totally ready. I don't think height is a hindrance, Charles Oakley is not big, it's more important to be brave in the paint. I've watched a lot of Charles games, he's a great defender, I Always try to learn something from him."

Big Ben and Oakley have known each other for a long time and regard Oakley as a big brother, which is why he especially wants to join the Knicks.He didn't want to say this in front of the media unless he became famous one day.

Yang Rui was about to return to the locker room after taking a photo with the players when he was stopped by a blonde female reporter.

"Hello, I'm a reporter from Los Angeles Sports Channel, may I take your time?"

"Of course." Yang Rui smiled.

The cameraman pointed the camera at him, and Yang Rui was a little nervous.Facing the camera alone is not the same as sitting on the sidelines and coaching.

"How old are you this year? What's your name?"

"Twenty-three, Jerry Young."

The female reporter was stunned and asked in surprise, "You became the Knicks assistant coach at the age of 23 and led the team to achieve good results. How did you do it? Is there any secret?"

"I went to the management with Tom Thibodeau for an interview to discuss basketball tactics, and then we stayed together. This is not a secret, but a strength." Yang Rui smiled and said it simply.

The female reporter felt that he was extremely high-profile and extremely confident.

"What do you want to say about the Knicks?"

"Jeff Van Gundy was a young coach when he joined the Knicks. Now he has continued the Knicks tradition of valuing people's talents regardless of age. I am very grateful to him and the management for giving me the opportunity to prove myself."

The female reporter asked, "How many points do you give yourself this summer league?"

"Full score." Yang Rui smiled.

If modesty is too hypocritical, and he gives himself a low score, what about the coaches of the teams who lost to the Knicks?Just get fired, right?
The reporter asked: "Where do you think you will go in the future? After the NBA regular season starts, do you have the confidence to help the team achieve good results?"

"Of course, I'll work hard with the rest of the coaching staff to assist Jeff and arrange the best tactics for the stars."

The interview ended soon, and assistant coaches were rarely interviewed. Only Chinese people like Yang Rui, or future female Spurs coaches, would have the opportunity to be exposed.

Yang Rui is satisfied. There should be a lot of viewers on the Los Angeles Sports Channel, which will increase his popularity. There are only a handful of people who have this honor at the beginning of his career.

It is not the fans who are most shocked now, but two classmates and friends of Thomas Bentley."Jerry", who they used to ignore, led the Knicks to the summer championship and interviewed reporters after the game.

Ilph Rosenberg's eyes were about to pop out, like a framed Roger Rabbit.The game was live on Los Angeles Sports, and Thomas called to let them watch.

His girlfriend Hannah McFarlin, also a student at Columbia University, asked: "Am I dreaming? That humble guy actually became an NBA coach and broke his age record?"

Irf is in a state of daze, and I don't know what to say. Yang Rui's rise is more difficult than winning the lottery.Thomas asked them to watch TV, just like slapping them with actions. Don't look down on others in the future, it's too shameless.

At this time, the phone rang.

Hannah picked it up, it was Thomas calling.

"Hey, let me tell you, now I'm going to New York to develop with Jerry, you won't persuade me?" Thomas proudly showed off on the other end of the phone.

"He's a coach, and you're a financial worker. Even in New York, you can't cooperate. Why do you insist?" Hannah said with a wry smile.

"You are my good friends. We've only known each other for more than 4 years. I've known Jerry for 23 years. We've been a family since I can remember. Will you leave your only family in New York and move to Los Angeles to develop yourself?"

Hannah fell silent. She had no reason to be dissatisfied. In the past, she only felt that Jerry was holding back, which made Thomas' quality of life deteriorate. Now that the other party is an NBA coach, what can you say as a friend?There's no harm in knowing this kind of bully.

Elf waved and took the call. "Tom, go to New York if you want. When you come to Los Angeles in the future, ask Jerry to play together. Don't forget us."

"Of course I can't forget it."

"You must be cautious when investing, and if you have any difficulties, call." Erf urged.

"I won't be polite to you." Thomas paused and smiled: "Don't make the atmosphere so heavy, maybe, we also have the opportunity to cooperate and do something. I will definitely open a company when I have money."

"Do you think I just like to work for others? It's not necessarily who will start the company first." Erf snorted.

Thomas ended his internship the day before yesterday, hung up the phone after a few chats, and was about to fly back to New York with Yang Rui.

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