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Chapter 214 214. Zen Master's Anger

On March 2014, 3, the game between the Lakers and the Knicks was about to start, but Zen Master, who had planned for the Knicks, had already left Los Angeles for Chicago.

Zen Master is very shrewd. If he wins against the Lakers, he will of course stand up and say that it was his plan. If he loses, it has nothing to do with him, and he is not there.

Zen master came to Chicago only to meet one person, and this person is TNT commentator Steve Kerr. In addition to the game between the Lakers and the Knicks today, of course there are many other games. The matchup between the Pacers and the Bulls is also a lot of fans. In one of the games, TNT TV sent Cole and Pacers star Reggie Miller to explain the game.

The commentators for the game between the Lakers and the Knicks were a funny trio who loved Liu Ren so much.

Zen Master's trip was only for one purpose, to invite Cole to serve as the head coach of the Knicks next season. In order to show his sincerity, he made an appointment to wait until he arrived in Chicago to talk about his purpose.

As the third largest city in the United States, Chicago is naturally extremely prosperous. Zen Master reserved a high-end restaurant and arrived at the restaurant 15 minutes in advance to wait.

Zen master is very scheming and not afraid of losing his face. He did everything he could to make Cole unable to refuse his invitation.

If a Zen master knew that there was something called a box in China, he would definitely try to find one.

During the waiting period, Zen master sorted out the words he had prepared again, recalled everything he had prepared, and decided that as long as he spoke, Cole would definitely have no way to refuse, so he calmed down and waited for Cole's arrival.

Americans are always punctual and never arrive early when they make an appointment. Cole was very moved when he saw that his mentor came earlier than himself.

"Oh, Phil, haven't we seen each other for several years? It's a pleasure to meet you! By the way, congratulations on becoming the president of the Knicks!" Cole stepped forward and gave Zen Master a big hug.

Zen master showed a kind smile, looked Cole up and down, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Thank you, how have you been these few years? Is your back injury okay?"

Cole was even more moved when he saw how much his mentor cared about him: "No problem Phil, my back injury is almost healed, no, I'm a commentator at TNT, flying around all day to explain my back without an explanation. .”

"Hey, when I asked you to be my assistant coach, you couldn't pass the physical examination because of your back injury. Otherwise, the head coach of the Lakers would be yours now. I know your talent better than anyone else." Said regretfully, and motioned to sit down.

"Haha, it's okay. I'm doing pretty well right now. Although the commentary money can't keep up with being an assistant coach, let alone a head coach, it's still enough for me." Cole also expressed emotion. After retiring due to injury and resting for two years, Zen Master, who returned to the Lakers, invited him to be an assistant coach, but because of a serious back injury, he could not even fly, so he lost that very good opportunity, otherwise it would be exactly as Zen Master said, Zen Master After class, the position of Lakers head coach will definitely fall on him.

But helplessly, Cole's back injury affected his coaching career, so he had to go to the Suns as the general manager for three years, because the general manager didn't have to fly often.

"You must know that when you played for the Spurs in the last few years, you were called the coach on the court. Even that stone man Duncan had to listen to you!" Zen master sighed.

"Haha, this is all in the past, and I will be embarrassed to say it again, let's not talk about it, Phil, you said that you have something very important to talk to me, and you still have to talk to me, what is the important thing?" Cole took the initiative to bring up the topic. He was also curious about what his mentor, who hadn't contacted him for three or four years, wanted to find him.

Finally got to the point!Zen master just waited for Cole to ask first so as not to appear so obtrusive.

The Zen master said solemnly: "I came here today to make up for the regrets of the year. I want you to come to the Knicks as the head coach. Now the Knicks have nothing to do, but they have enough talent. I think it is very suitable for you to play. own talent!"

Colton was embarrassed. His mentor came all the way to find him and cater to his time. Just for this matter, he couldn't refuse, and he didn't want to refuse, but he had already signed the contract!

Cole could only say with a guilty face: "I'm sorry Phil, if you invited me three days earlier, I would definitely agree, but I have promised Mr. Logo to go to the Warriors next season. We just signed the contract two days ago. Wait until this After the end of the season, my contract with TNT is over, and I will go to the Warriors to take up my post."

Cole is a bit regretful now, why did he agree without thinking about hearing what the legend said?Now he can't step down by himself.

Jerry West!
Hearing this name, Zen master's eyes flashed a coldness, this person ruined his good deed again!He who had conflicts with West for a long time now is even more resentful.

"That's really... Congratulations, Steve, what a pity, it seems that the day of our joint efforts has to be postponed again." The Zen master showed an open-minded look, not only did not express the anger in his heart, but had a kind of Kindness.

It has to be said that Zen master is acting in every move, and maybe he himself has penetrated into the play, making Cole even more guilty.

Cole said guiltily: "I'm really sorry Phil, I have already signed a 3+2 contract with the Warriors, and we can only wait another three years to join forces."

"Haha, it's okay, Steve, the Warriors are also a great team. Their talents are outstanding. I hope you can have wonderful coaching. Maybe our two teams can meet in the finals..."

The Zen master continued to say things that made Cole feel guilty. Although there is no way to get Cole to the Knicks now, it may be possible to use this relationship in a few years.

After returning to the hotel, the Zen master smashed the things in the room to relieve his anger.

Cole is definitely the best coach in the free market, bar none!Zen master knows this very well. Whether it is the Bulls who won three consecutive championships that year, or the Spurs locker room at the end of his career, Cole is the most proficient in tactics on the field, and he can often bring up many Zen masters and Popovich. The key points of winning that have not been noticed.

But now that Cole has his own name, Zen master can only give up and start his backup plan.

Zen master really doesn't want to use this backup plan. Although the candidate for the backup plan is very obedient, his talent is really average. He can only be a puppet if he is selected, and he doesn't know if this puppet can understand the tactics he wants to use. The coaching ability that has become a school of its own is far behind!
The helpless Zen master could only make a phone call, and then flew to Oklahoma City...

(End of this chapter)