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Chapter 272 Questions
"That's what worries me."

In Ginobili's eyes, the outcome of this game is not important, what he cares about is the future, and Leonard's reaction makes him a little worried.

Looking sideways at Yang Ke, Ginobili's face was serious, and he said in a deep voice, "I'm worried that one day in the future, the team will have irreparable conflicts with Kawhi."

"impossible."

Yang Ke has a different view on this. The NBA is indeed a business league. Leonard may part ways with the Spurs in the future.

But in terms of Leonard's character and the consistent style of the team's uniform team, he doesn't think there will be conflicts between the two.

"So you're still a rookie."

Ginobili was not at all surprised by Yang Ke's opinion, shook his head, and continued to explain, "All along, it can be said that the team has been assigning tasks to Kawhi, or asking for it."

"Although he has done well, he has never given feedback to the team. To be precise, he has never expressed his personal emotions and thoughts."

Yang Ke was stunned, and subconsciously said: "Isn't this a good thing? Isn't this kind of player who obeys the arrangement exactly what every team likes?"

Ginobili curled his lips, and said: "It is undeniable that such a player will make the coaching staff very relaxed. But have you ever thought that if this continues, there will always be a day when the coaching staff arranges the requirements as usual, it will touch his. Bottom line, thus sparking contradictions."

Yang Ke was silent. He understood what Ginobili meant, and he also sensed hidden dangers.There is a serious lack of communication between Leonard and the coaching staff. This is like the communication between people. Communication is the foundation of everything.

If it continues like this, the coaching staff who have not received feedback will gradually form an illusion that it should be taken for granted, and as the requirements and expectations for Leonard become higher and higher, there will always be one day when they unconsciously touch Leon. Nader's bottom line.

At that time, the outbreak of conflicts will make it difficult for both parties to sit down and discuss in detail.This is like a couple in love. One party always compromises the other without showing their emotions. Their result will only be a breakup.

He reached out and patted Yang Ke on the shoulder, and Ginobili continued: "So, it's a good thing for the players, the team, and the coaching staff to have some conflicts. At the beginning, the old man tried to make me feel at ease as a substitute, but he hardened me. Half a month. Of course, without that half-month of friction, there would be no 'Demon Sword' now."

It is impossible for any team to be harmonious forever from the beginning to the end. Appropriate friction and conflict will only make the team closer to perfection.

Ginobili's words reminded Yang Ke of what Popovich had talked to him before.The old man wanted him to play inside, but he expressed his thoughts and worries.

Up to now, the result of this incident is that Yang Ke is indeed practicing the technique of playing inside, but the old man is also starting to study three-point shooting tactics.

Generally speaking, both sides have made corresponding concessions for better results and a better future.It is conceivable that over time, they will find the most suitable method.

Looking up at Ginobili, Yang Ke was worried about the future between Leonard and the team, and couldn't help asking: "Manu, do you think there is any way to change the way they communicate."

Ginobili paused, and continued: "The key to this problem is Kawhi. As long as it involves basketball, he becomes taciturn, so we have to find a way to let him speak out his ideas."

"Is that so..."

Yang Ke frowned slightly when he heard this, and turned to look at Leonard on the court, raised his hand and squeezed his chin, thinking about ways to make him change in his mind.

Withdrawing his gaze, Ginobili silently observed the game.In fact, he didn't say anything. With the old man's ability, he should have noticed Leonard's problem long ago.

After all, even if you just talk about the attention to the players, the Spurs coaching staff headed by Popovich is one of the best in the world.

But the reason why they didn't notice Leonard's problem was because GDP's injury, Yang Ke's birth, and the team's affairs consumed their energy to look at.

So much so that the coaching staff has no extra energy to pay attention to another rookie of the team.Of course, it can also be said that the talent shown by Leonard did not attract their attention.

You know, the coaching staff believes that the limit of Leonard's growth is Tony Allen. Although attractive, it is not enough to make them salivate.

However, Ginobili has a different view on Leonard's future.Leonard was astounded by his focus and tenacity on basketball, which is the cornerstone of superstardom.

Therefore, whether it is for the team or for the optimistic Leonard, Ginobili has to talk to Yang Ke today.After all, in the whole team, Yang Ke and Leonard have the best relationship.

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Less than 5 minutes into the fourth quarter, Ginobili called a timeout with a calm face.Although Leonard caused some trouble for Anthony, he failed to stop him after all.

Under the leadership of Anthony, the Knicks played a 5:14 spurt in 4 minutes, and the point difference was opened in an instant.

In the cheers of the home fans filling the entire stadium, the Spurs players who had just walked off the field looked a little ugly.

Looking at the players, Ginobili didn't say anything, but simply made substitutions and adjustments.He planned to re-arrange the main lineup after the timeout. The only difference was that Yang Ke was still pressed on the bench, and Green took his place.

After the timeout, Barkley was surprised when he saw the Spurs' lineup. He exclaimed, "Is Borrego stupid? You haven't replaced Young at this time. Could it be that you want to suffer this defeat?"

Smith on the side coughed twice and reminded: "Old man, you seem to have forgotten that starting from the second half, the interim head coach of the Spurs should be Manu."

Barkley was stunned for a moment, then reacted, and immediately emphasized: "It's not important, the important thing is that the Spurs didn't replace Yang?! Don't they want to chase points?"

Kenny Smith frowned, and he had a different opinion on this, saying: "It is undeniable that Yang Ke's presence will make the Spurs' offense smoother. But don't forget, the Spurs are good at playing team basketball, and every player Don’t underestimate them, they can score!”

"No! No! You're wrong!"

Barkley shook his head, stared straight at Smith, and said confidently, "The Spurs are really good at team basketball, but their leader is not on the court, and the old man was sent off."

"And the commanders who just took over are not on the court yet. What do you think the Spurs will use to fight the Knicks with Anthony?"

(End of this chapter)