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Chapter 1071 I am definitely more obedient than Patrick
"First it's Portland."

The first team Louie analyzed was the Trail Blazers. He knew that this was also the team that Sampson was most interested in.

"From the perspective of winning the championship, the Trail Blazers are the closest team to the championship. If you join them, their combat effectiveness will directly undergo a qualitative change. Maybe even the Knicks will not be your opponent."

Sampson was intrigued by the prospect Louie described: "Coach, can you elaborate a little bit more?"

"Of course." Even if Sampson didn't mention it, Louis would have said it in more detail, because Portland wasn't the best next home for him. "MJ is the player with the most outstanding personal ability in the league. Charles is the fourth position with the strongest offensive presence in the league. Your addition will cover up Charles' problems on the defensive end. Moreover, the Blazers' wing group will help you dominate the penalty area to the greatest extent."

Sampson was heartbroken.

"Sounds like Portland is the best option?"

"That's where joining Portland works in your favor."

"Is there any downside?"

"Of course, there are good and bad everywhere."

"Please tell me in detail."

Sampson felt that if Portland's downside wasn't unacceptable, he felt he didn't have to hesitate.

"First of all, they are famous for their training intensity in the league. Take our Knicks as an example. Under normal circumstances, the content of our training session is 30 minutes of shooting practice, 30 minutes of special practice, 30 minutes of tactical running practice, 20 minutes of confrontation games, and 10 minutes of lectures."

Sampson nodded and said: "Very scientific allocation, as expected of the Knicks."

Louis smiled: "And Portland just spends two hours a day on shooting drills."

"Uh?"

Stars should have preferential treatment, right?Sampson took chances.

"And, in order to mobilize the enthusiasm of the role players, Coach Riley requires the core players in the team to take the lead in training and complete the daily training volume without any compromise." Louis asked with a smile, "I wonder if you can bear this training volume?"

Sampson's back started to sweat, and the most important thing about his ability to stay in shape for so long was that there were few injuries.

In addition to the usual training, what he pays most attention to is personal flexibility training, and it doesn't take long.

If he practiced according to the intensity that Louis said, he felt that he would have to retire before he was 35 years old.

"Coach Riley has been reassigned to general manager, does that mean...uh...uh...they're going to be working less?"

Louie wasn't sure, but he wanted to scare Sampson: "I'm not the Knicks coach now, isn't the Knicks the same as they used to be?"

Sampson's fantasy was shattered by Louie.

"That's one of the pitfalls of joining Portland."

"Is this just one of them?"

"Yes." Louie continued, "Secondly, there is Charles Barkley. The conflict between him and Pat is irreconcilable. If you choose to join them, maybe Charles will stay because of this, but he will definitely become a problem for the team, so this is not a team that makes you feel comfortable."

"Any more?"

"Yes, assuming you are charismatic and can control the conflict between Charles and Pat," Sampson shook his head repeatedly, but he couldn't control it. "Then you guys should be the number one favorites."

"Isn't that bad?"

"It's really good. If you perform as well as I imagined, you have a good chance to beat the Knicks."

Because of the loss of Wilson and Rodman, the Knicks are no longer a perfect team.

"However, the final FMVP may be MJ or Charles."

Sampson asked unexpectedly: "Will I be the third pick?"

"Yes, because MJ will get the most comprehensive data, and Charles will take away your rebounding data. At the awards ceremony, the judges will undoubtedly award the trophy to MJ who has watched Portland for 11 years and finally realized his dream of a championship, or Charles, who turned his prodigal son back and brought Portland a second championship. In the end, it is you."

"Because you're just an old man from Boston, everyone knows you can't do without you, but you already have FMVP, all you want is a championship, trophy or something, just give it to those guys who have nothing, they need it more than you."

Sampson's mouth moved slightly, not knowing what to say.

"Aren't you unhappy?"

"A bit."

"Just a little bit?"

Sampson wondered if his idea was appropriate.

"To be honest, if I can win the championship, I am willing to endure Portland's high-intensity training. This matter is more important than anything else." Sampson paused when he said this, "But if I have a choice, I would rather go to a championship team that regards me as the absolute core."

Louis tactfully did not interrupt, he could see through Sampson's mind at a glance, but some things had to be said by the parties themselves.

Sampson continued: "For so many years, I have been caught between Isiah and Larry. The media always said that Isiah is jealous of Larry and me. Isiah got nothing, but why didn't I get nothing?"

"Can I understand you complaining, Ralph?"

"No, as you said, Coach." Sampson said, "I'm not reconciled. I don't want to be said when I retire. I have achieved so much because I was lucky to be teammates with Larry and Isiah. I want a championship trophy that can have my name engraved on the front. Only then, people can't say that I can't do anything without Isiah and Larry."

Louis smiled with satisfaction: "So, you really can't go to Portland."

"I think so."

"Fortunately, you still have two options."

"Will Golden State and Miami be better than Portland?" Sampson asked in frustration.

"From the perspective of winning the championship, no."

"But you can get the kind of status you want with those two teams."

"Golden State is very similar to Miami. They lack real superstars. Gary Payton is too aggressive and needs someone to let him know how to step on the gas. Penny has potential, but is too young and needs time to grow. You know Don Nelson. He is a very experienced coach. He is willing to give everything to get the opportunity to coach you. He will give you enough respect."

"Miami's situation is similar to Golden State. They are already the top team in the East, but they can't go any further because they are blocked by the wall composed of Manning, Ewing and Benj."

"Manning?"

Sampson asked, "That young man in Indiana?"

"Not young anymore."

"So... which of these two teams is better?"

Louis smiled and said, "Golden State's immediate combat power is better, but their boss is not a wealthy person, so I will recommend you to join Miami."

Please accept my last ripple, Lewis Shaffir.

"The most important reason why I recommend Miami to you is that I have a close relationship with their president, Mr. Lewis Shafier. He often asks me some questions. When necessary, I will also provide some help within my ability. I think this factor may make up for part of Miami's lack of combat effectiveness. What's more, they have a very complete and deep lineup. Hank Geithers is a very great power forward. He does not occupy the ball and has a tough defense. He needs a superstar like you to guide him go ahead."

After listening to Louie's words, Sampson was much clearer about his next choice.

He knew where to go.

At the same time, he did not forget to tease Louis: "Coach, I heard that you are also looking for a new home. If you don't mind, maybe I can help you choose a good place."

Louie knew that Sampson was joking, so he followed his words and asked, "Could it be Houston?"

"Of course not. A place like Houston is not worthy of a coach like you." Sampson's belittling of Houston made Louis feel comfortable.

The stinking team that dared to offer him 5 million for 500 years is really not worthy of a coach like him.

Sampson said humorously: "I think the most suitable team for you is the Miami Heat, because there is a complete lineup there, and there is a president who is very close to you, and more importantly, there is me there. To be honest, I miss 1984 very much. It was the most fulfilling year I spent. I don't need to worry about anything. Under you, I only need to play with peace of mind, and I don't have to think about other things at all."

"By the way, I almost forgot to say the most important thing." Sampson pretended to raise his right hand above his head, "I swear, I'm definitely more obedient than Patrick."

(End of this chapter)