God's hand behind the scenes

Chapter 77
Popovich has always been an old man with a somewhat eccentric personality and a very unique vision. He will not underestimate Chang Wei just because he said that he is just a "little" trainer.In fact, he is very interested in Chang Wei. Not every trainer dares to say "my team", and Chang Wei's surprising words are obviously very much to his liking.

A little smile finally appeared on his expressionless face, and he continued to ask: "Then how dare you say it's your team?"

Chang Wei smiled and did not answer right away. Instead, he added a few cubes of sugar to his cup and said leisurely: "Because I helped the team solve the injury problem and helped Tim Thomas become the number one player in the NCAA. A great big man and got him a top-three pick in the first round, and helped a water cooler keeper get into the NBA."

He took a sip of coffee and asked with a half-smile: "Now do you think I am qualified to call it my team?"

Popovich was stunned for a moment, and then he laughed loudly: "Yes, yes, so you really contributed a lot to this team, and your team's current height has a lot to do with you. And I think your role in the team may be bigger than your head coach, am I right? Mr. trainer of the Villanova University Wildcats."

Chang Wei also responded with a smile, and when he said the name of Tim Thomas, he had already revealed his identity.He nodded slightly at Popovich, and said very formally: "Then Mr. Popovich, please let me solemnly introduce myself. My name is Chang Wei, Chinese, a graduate of Columbia University, and now I am Vera. Trainer for the Nova Wildcats."

Popovich blinked and said with a smile: "I know that you have performed very well this season. Are you already the top four in the country? I heard that you stopped here last season. I hope you can do well this time." Breakthrough."

"Thank you for your good words. I believe we can win the championship this time." Chang Wei said calmly, "The Spurs are also doing well this season. I know that Tim is an excellent insider at a historical level. Will' combination will definitely bring the Spurs a championship trophy, but maybe not now..."

Popovich was very free and easy, he nodded and said: "Yes, the Bulls are too strong, and I can't guarantee to lead the team out of the West now, after all, the Lakers, Supersonics, Jazz and Rockets The team still maintains sufficient competitiveness, and we may still need time to improve our overall strength..."

Chang Wei stopped him, winked and said: "But the Spurs are destined to become one of the greatest teams in NBA history in your hands. This is my language. You must know that I have a nickname called Dongfang." Magician!"

Popovich laughed again. He felt that today he laughed more times than he did in a year. This young man who looked stable but somewhat cynical in front of him was really interesting.He asked casually: "Have you ever considered working for an NBA team? For example, us, or those teams that are stronger than us."

Chang Wei doesn't think it's because Popovich is thirsty for talents. In fact, Popovich has relatively strict requirements for the members of the coaching staff. With his current achievements and level, he still can't fall into Popovich's eyes. It's just a casual remark for the sake of the happy conversation between the two parties. If you really want to take it seriously, you will be an idiot.

But it is also good to have a good relationship with Popovich now. Chang Wei knows that he cannot stay in the NCAA forever. The NBA, the basketball hall of the world, has an extremely fatal attraction for him.If you can join the Spurs, it means that you have the opportunity to fight side by side with GDP, which is considered the top combination in history. This is simply heaven for a Spurs fan.

He shook his head and said humbly: "Of course I am willing to join a great team like the Spurs, but I think my current ability is not enough to gain a foothold in the team. For now, I think I still need Continue to stay in the NCAA for a while, if one day I think my strength is enough to reach the NBA level, I hope you can give me a chance to apply.”

Popovich nodded slightly. He still admired this young man, but if Chang Wei had hit the snake just now, he might have given him an interview opportunity, but in the end he would not let the team accept Chang Wei. .It's true that he likes to use young people in the game, but for such an important position as a trainer, Popovich is more willing to trust a guy who has made a name than a rookie on an NCAA team. The team has a good chance to win the championship.

Chang Wei's words were tactful and straightforward, and Popovich had nothing to say. If this young man really makes a career in the NCAA and even the NBA in the future, it is not impossible to give him a chance for an interview.

The two chatted for a while, and Chang Wei finished his coffee and left. He didn't intend to ask Popovich for his contact information.The phone number of the head coach of the Spurs is estimated to be known to any player's agent. Besides, if he asks for it now, people may not ignore him, so why bother?If he has a strong strength by then, it will be the Spurs management who will come to him, and it will not be of much use if he asks for contact information now.

After returning to the room, Chang Wei didn't tell Thompson that he ran into Popovich on the road, he just said that he went to the riverside pedestrian street for a walk, which attracted Thompson's envy.Most of the players and coaches are busy sleeping as soon as they arrive at the hotel to reserve energy for the evening training session. Only Chang Wei, who sleeps from getting on the plane to getting off the plane, has the leisure to wander around.

For Chang Wei, meeting Popovich was indeed a surprise, but this is not his top priority right now.As the team's trainer, he must ensure that the players have sufficient physical fitness in the game against North Carolina, and at the same time try to avoid injuries, otherwise the entire career will be delayed.

In fact, this year's semi-finals did not contain much gold in Chang Wei's opinion. He didn't see many famous stars in his previous life.Villanova VS North Carolina can be said to be a preview of the finals. After all, neither Kentucky nor Stanford has any outstanding stars. It can be said that any team between Villanova and North Carolina can reach the finals. There is a great chance of winning the championship.

Villanova and North Carolina are already old rivals. Both sides have completely figured out the other's way. Now the comparison is who makes fewer mistakes and who plays a higher strength. As for those strange moves that are slanted It's a strange move, so don't make it embarrassing. At least the strong team should have some face, right?
(End of this chapter)