the rest, only noise

Chapter 1385
Regarding his coaching of the national basketball team, Louis chose to deal with it coldly.

Except for the Lakers' help with public relations, Louis himself did not make any explanation.

Benjamin Wilson, who is on vacation, said after hearing the incident: "The national team's games are usually in the summer, and this period of time happens to be the offseason of the NBA. I don't think there is any problem with this."

Barkley, who has become Louie's loyal dog licker since winning the championship, said directly: "You have to know that Coach Lu likes coaching so much. The offseason is too long for him. I really only respect this. I can't do it like him. Don't think it's a small thing. Coaching the Chinese team means [-] hours a year for Coach Lu. Who can accept this kind of life? Anyway, I can't accept it. This is the greatness of Coach Lu. There is a reason why his team always succeeds. The highest honors are not positively correlated, following the right people is the best way to win."

More and more stakeholders stand up to speak for Louis, but those who want to condemn Louis for being irresponsible are making fun of themselves.

With the development of the matter, there is more and more a feeling of "their own people have not said anything, how can it be your turn to object?".

On July 7, with the help of Louie, Yao Yueban, a talented center from China, received an official visit invitation from Wake Forest University.

Accompanied by her parents, Yao Yueban will visit Wake Forest University.

According to outside speculation, the Chinese center will most likely follow Yu Tiancan's footsteps and join Wake Forest University.

Louis also learned that Yao Yueban had already studied in a language school in China for a year before that, and he had enough understanding of both daily communication in the United States and related cultures. If he had no problem with his studies, he could even enroll this summer.

Entering the NCAA Division I at the age of 17 seems to be a bit counterproductive, but Louis is very familiar with Yao Yueban's growth process in his previous life.

Since his parents are both athletes, Yao Yueban has attracted the attention of many people since he was born. As he grew up, his basketball talent gradually became apparent.

Just as Luka Doncic became the best player in Europe at the age of 18, leapfrog challenges are the basic operation of genius.

in the country, Yao Yueban is the same.

When he was 16, he played U19, and when he was 19, he played U21. When he was just a fledgling, he had to challenge Wang Zhizhi, the big boss who was at the top of the country at that time.

Therefore, it is more suitable for Yao Yueban to play in the NCAA at the age of 17.

Since Yao Yueban was sent by the NBA Chinese Basketball Academy, that's all Louis can help, and the rest depends on his and his family's decision.

After finishing this work, Louis bid farewell to his family briefly, and boarded the plane to fly to China.

On July 7, Louie signed a three-year coaching contract with a negligible salary and an annual stipend of $20.

According to Li Yuanhei, this was specially approved by the general manager in the face of Louis. If it were replaced by other coaches, the allowance would probably be cut by [-]%.

For these things, Louis had already made mental preparations before coming.

On the same day, Louis met Song Tao, the acting coach of the men's basketball team and also his acquaintance.

Song Tao has been developing in China since he retired. Like Louis, he opened his own basketball school and held training camps all over the country in his own name.

As one of the most experienced celebrities in the current domestic basketball circle, Song Tao is also the only local coach of Louis in the coaching staff of the national team.

Before Louis took over the men's basketball team, Song Tao, as an acting coach, had led the team to a closed training camp for more than two months.

"Director Lu, once you come here, I feel relieved!" Song Taobiao said something in English that made Louis laugh. "In Laomei's foreign language, this is really Unbelievable! I never dreamed that you would agree to coach our national team. I always thought that Director Li was making fun of me!"

Louis smiled bitterly: "You have been to the United States for so many years, why is your English still the same?"

"No trick, Director Lu, I tried my best to learn at the beginning, so I just learned a rough idea in the end!"

Seeing Song Tao, Louis would think of the years when he struggled in New York.

Many years have passed in a flash.

"Director Lu, what about the others?" Song Tao was referring to the rest of the coaching staff.

"They're coming soon, it's just a few days."

"That's good! That's good! Director Lu, the players are waiting to see you, let's go to the gym now?"

"Okay, I just want to meet them too."

Louis and Song Tao came to the gymnasium of Beijing Sports University, where the players had already lined up in two neat teams.

At a glance, Louis saw Liu Yuqing, Hu Weidong, Li Xiaoyong, Wang Mukong, Kang Chengbiao, Lin Junwu, Sun Jun, Wu Qinglong, Qi Chengyan, and Li Ran standing in the front row.

Standing in the back row were Wu Qi, Zheng Bian, Du Shuai, Bart, Gong Xiaobin, Yu Tiancan, Wang Zhizhi, Chu Nan, Liu Yudong, and Ji Shangmin.

A total of 20 people, and finally 12 people will be selected to participate in this year's Asian Championships.

"Is this the legendary Asian Dream Team?" Louie's clear and pleasant voice made people feel good.

Song Tao teased: "Director Lu, don't be sour on them, what kind of dream team are these guys..."

"Old Song, you are wrong to say that. Although we always rank eighth in the world, we can still walk sideways in Asia." Louis looked at the players, "Right?"

Xiaoyao Wang Gong Xiaobin in the back row nodded directly: "That's right, Director Lu, there is really nothing to say in Asia, even South Korea has to take a detour when they see us!"

"What are you proud of? Go to Korea to see what you can do!" Song Tao felt uncomfortable seeing Gong Xiaobin's face floating in the sky.

"Director Song, I'm not..."

"Don't make any noise, just listen quietly to what Director Lu is saying!"

That's right, that's right, that's the smell.

Louis, who has been in the United States for a long time, has not felt such an authentic "Chinese taste" for a long time.

"Actually, with your strength, no matter who is sitting in this position, it is not difficult to win the Asian championship." Louis said lightly, "I can even play a 12-man rotation throughout the Asian Championships without calling a timeout."

"But that's not what I came here for."

"You are a group of very capable players, but you have never been able to break through to the top eight. In the past, the domestic media always put the responsibility on the coaching staff. So our wise director Li thought, if the problem is really with the coaches, why can't I invite the best coach in the world?"

Louis smiled without humility at all: "So, here I am."

Louie was boasting, but no one could speak out against it.

Because he was just telling a fact.

"Do you know what that means?"

Louie looked at them, still looking so easygoing.

"do you know?"

His tone was a little more emphatic, but he was still a kind man.

At least it seems so.

"We have no more excuses."

Like Wilson in June, Liu Yuqing is always there when Louie needs him.

Louis nodded and smiled, "That's right, Xiao Liu, I just like your outspokenness."

"Besides Xiao Liu, does anyone else have any ideas?"

Louis turned his gaze to Yu Tiancan. As the leader of the team, he hoped that this guy would say a few words.

But this idiot was only interested in having fun, and didn't know what to say at all.

Then, another person spoke.

"If we stop in the quarter-finals again, it means we only have this level."

This time, it was Qi Chengyan, a rookie from the national team, who took the call.

Qi Chengyan is a member of the fourth phase of Luyuan's trip to the United States. He was selected by the Pacers in the draft not long ago. As a tall swingman, his style of play reminds Louis of Sun Yue.

Seeing him speak at this time, he also has a bit of a general style, and he dares to say things that the old players dare not say.

Louis nodded and smiled, "That's right, that's it."

"This is your situation. In the past, you could leave the responsibility of the old eighth to the coach, because the coach's talent does not match your strength. Now, as the best coach in the world, I will take over this team. If our performance is still stagnant, it is not only my failure, but also your failure. As a successful coach, I only want to win, and I believe you are the same, so from today, let us work together for this common goal!"

After Louis finished his training, he asked the players to disband on the spot.

Some people left, and those players from the road court gathered around one after another, wanting to treat Louis to dinner.

These people were all grown up by Louis. Now these guys have grown into the pillars of the national team. The most gratifying thing is him as the principal.

What's wrong with younger generations respecting elders?

The more the better, the better!

Louis readily accepted.

(End of this chapter)