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Chapter 262 Leader
As a basketball mecca, the locker room at Madison Gardens is very luxurious.It is no exaggeration to say that even the visiting team's locker room, which is relatively poor, is much better than the main locker room of many teams.

The only flaw, perhaps, is the round carpet covered in dirt on the floor. This is a gift from the home team to the visiting team, and it can be regarded as a small means to disturb the visiting team.

In the locker room of the visiting team where the Spurs are located, under the dim light, comfortable seats circled around the locker.Everyone in the Spurs was resting in their seats, and no one took the initiative to speak. Obviously, the first half of the game put a lot of pressure on them.

On the only wall without a locker, there is a buffet table for the players to replenish their energy. The shiny silver plate on the table is full of fruits and snacks.

In the locker room separated by a wall, Borrego and the teaching assistants are expressing their opinions in the corridor.After all, the game will definitely continue, so the team's offensive and defensive tactical arrangements must be in place.

"I think I can play inside in the second half!"

"Come on, the Knicks are a strong insider. Even if Dior and the others can barely find an opportunity, the success rate will not be too high. This cannot turn the game around."

"Then call outside!"

"It's hard, Yang Ke is troubled by fouls, and Green is tough today..."

Just when no one could convince the other among them, they got into a tangle.Ginobili cut straight in, walked directly in front of Borrego, and snatched the tactical drawing board from him.

Waving the tactical drawing board, looking at his assistant coaches, Ginobili said slowly: "Why don't you let me have a try?"

Ginobili has a high golf quotient and has also been a guest coach.In addition, he knows the team and players very well, so it is no problem for him to be the tactical coach of the team in the second half.

After thinking for a moment, Borrego, the chief assistant, finally nodded and said, "Manu, it's up to you next."

"Don't think too much, I just want to have fun."

Ginobili smiled at Borrego, stretched out his hand and gently opened the door, then turned his head and walked in quickly. He saw three pairs of empty wardrobes and chairs at the first sight.

Looking at the three unowned lockers, Ginobili stopped, with a thoughtful expression on his face. The NBA locker room may seem simple, but there are many ways and regulations inside.

In an NBA team, the locker room is of great significance to the stability and unity of a team.Although just one room, the locker room represents the core of an NBA team's culture.

The owner of the three dressing rooms at this location is GPD.Although the three of them were unable to play due to injuries, the players still kept them out with a tacit understanding.

Because, this is their team!

Putting his eyes away and stepping again, Ginobili stood in the center of the round carpet, and suddenly shouted: "Okay, guys! Pull me up, this is just an irrelevant game! Don't give me any trouble!" Add to the pressure yourself!"

His words made everyone look towards the center of the room.

Tilting his head, Ginobili suddenly grinned and opened his mouth, showing two rows of white teeth, and said, "This is not the you in my impression!"

The seasoned Jefferson straightened his socks and said casually, "We're just a little hungry."

Blair raised his brows and said, "Isn't it? The old man is still smart, and he got himself out of the game again and left work early."

"He probably went to drink again..."

After a few words, the atmosphere in the locker room was obviously mobilized.Green and others are considered veterans, and they know the importance of emotional atmosphere to a team. Ginobili has already performed so deliberately, and of course they will cooperate with his performance.

Looking at Yang Ke who was smiling reluctantly, Ginobili suddenly stretched out his right hand, pointed to the empty locker in the center, and said, "From today on, you can use Tim's locker, Yang! "

"what?!"

Yang Ke was stunned. You must know that Duncan's prestige in the team is second only to Popovich, and his locker is naturally a status symbol.

If other players want to stay in his locker room, they not only need the approval of the team management and coaching staff, but also the approval of the players, because this represents a kind of inheritance of status, even if it is only temporarily.

The whole locker room suddenly fell silent again, everyone felt a little surprised, and stared at Ginobili with puzzled eyes.

Being stared at by the crowd, Ginobili didn't feel any discomfort, and said calmly: "The playoffs are about to begin. If we want to go further, the team needs a leader."

Silence, no one in the locker room denied this point of view.

"I have no opinion!"

After more than ten seconds, Blair took the lead to express his opinion. He knew that he was not the material to be a leader, and he also knew the importance of a leader to a team.

"This is possible!"

"agree!"

After someone took the lead, the rest of the players followed suit.The Spurs' current team, except for Yang Ke and Leonard, everyone else has experienced the baptism of the playoffs.

They all know the intensity of the playoffs, which is a cruel examination room, and a small mistake can bury themselves. The three of GDP are absent, and the team needs a leader on the court to stand up at critical moments.

Perhaps not everyone wants to stand to the end, but at least they all hope that their achievements can be worthy of their daily efforts and dedication.

As the protagonist in their words, Yang Ke couldn't help feeling a little excited when he heard this. He didn't expect no one to object.In addition to being excited, he was also a little worried and nervous. He didn't know whether he was qualified for this position.

"Yang, let's go over there and have a chat."

Putting the tactical drawing board on the sofa beside him, Ginobili nodded to Yang Ke and called him to a small cubicle in the locker room.

squeak!
Standing up, under everyone's gaze, Yang Ke walked in and closed the door with his backhand.

Pulling out a bench and sitting down, Ginobili looked at Yang Ke and said slowly, "Yang, I want to hear your thoughts."

Taking a deep breath, although Yang Ke was a little unwilling, he knew that it would be better to say something, so he said: "I have serious lack of experience in the game, and my style is not the kind of fighter who raises his arms and cheers after scoring a goal to boost morale. Really, there's a good chance that I won't be a good leader."

"We all know this."

Ginobili nodded, not denying this, such an obvious flaw, all the Spurs can see it.

After saying these words, Yang Ke relaxed a lot, pulled a stool and sat down, and asked suspiciously: "Then why do they still support me as a leader?"

"They have no support."

Ginobili shook his head, stared straight at Yang Ke, and said very seriously, "The reason why they didn't object is because I was the one who recommended you, and if you want to get their approval and support, you have to Rely on your own performance!"

"what?"

"Responsible and decisive!"

(End of this chapter)