NBA Building Cardinals

Chapter 209

Liu Rui has not attended the post-match press conference for a long time. Usually after the game, Bickerstaff takes the players there.

Because at the beginning of the season, Liu Rui frequently uttered wild words at the press conference, of course to attract more people's attention.

Only when he has popularity, can he secure his position before making a record.

But with the halfway point of this season's schedule, the significance of talking nonsense is no longer great. At this time, whether to stay or stay depends on one's own strength to speak.

In any case, in this world, whether it is a human or an animal, the law of the jungle is always the law of survival.

In the post-match press conference:
Reporter: "Coach Liu Rui, before the game, did the team think that the team would defeat the Spurs in this way and win the game away from home?"

Liu Rui: "First of all, the Spurs are a strong team in the league, and they have always been one of the favorites to win the championship. So facing the Spurs, I don't think anyone in the league will be sure of winning before the game."

"The victory of this game is also due to the fact that the players withstood the pressure of the Spurs' home court at the last moment and kept the score on the field. This is Martin's final finishing touch."

"So I am very satisfied with the performance of the players in this game."

Indeed, as Liu Rui said, Liu Rui is not only very satisfied with the players' performance in this game, but also very pleased.

No matter what their shooting percentage is, no matter what they will do in the future, at least at this moment, as rookies, they not only withstood the pressure of the away fans, but also overcame the fear in their hearts.

At the critical moment of the fourth quarter, everyone dared to stand up and hit key shots frequently to continue the life of the team.

Especially Wallace, after being led by the Spurs, no matter Liu Rui's words stimulated him, or there were some other reasons.

Wallace frequently went inside, actively looking for physical confrontation, and using his body to win free throws.

The defensive end actively scrambled to help defend, and led the Bobcats to successfully catch up with the score on both offensive and defensive ends. This was Martin's final lore.

Wallace in the early season has been performing very well so far, and the nomination for the All-Star vote is the greatest affirmation for him.

But in him, Liu Rui saw more of his selfless and brave style of play, and his big heart ability at critical moments, but he has never proved himself much.

But with the game against the Suns, Wallace sealed the victory with a shocking dunk at the last moment.

In addition to the brave impact against the Spurs in this game, Liu Rui has already seen one thing in Wallace, and that is responsibility.

The kind of responsibility that dares to take on at critical moments.

This is more rare than self-confidence, and this is also the most precious thing Liu Ruijue has gained in this game.

Reporter: "Then, I would like to ask Coach Liu Rui. While the Bobcats were executing tactics at the end of the game, the Spurs have been complaining to the referee on the sidelines, questioning the Bobcats' move in the pick-and-roll. What do you think about this?"

Liu Rui: "No, I don't think so. I think the Spurs are questioning the referee's personal ability. Everyone who can be a referee in the NBA should be respected."

"Their control over the game must be more professional than our coaches, so I think this approach is a question of the referee."

"There were three referees on the field at that time. They stood at different angles, but in the end they all agreed and did not make any calls. I think this can explain everything, and I don't need to state this matter anymore."

When leaving the stage, Liu Rui thought that there must be reporters asking him this question.

This kind of thing will only get darker and darker. The best way is to make a difference.

Transfer the debate on this matter to the Spurs and the referees. If you are dissatisfied, you can go to the referee union to file a complaint. As for the result, what does it matter to me? !
Reporter: "Then may I ask why Martin was the executor of the last goal, not Wallace, Okafor, or Mo Williams? May I ask what other meanings there are in choosing players?"

Liu Rui: "First of all, I think every player of the Bobcats can take on the final responsibility. As for why Martin was chosen for this game instead of others."

"Because the Spurs have Duncan inside, the first thing I think of for the final arrangement of this ball is to finish it on the outside, so the first choice must be on the outside."

"And Mo Williams has always been the team's main offensive point in this game, so he will definitely be put on more defensive pressure at the last moment."

"So I chose Kevin Martin. As I said before, any player of the Bobcats, I believe, can take on the task of winning the final ball."

"Not only because I believe in them, but also because each of them has this kind of execution ability. Every wonderful goal a player makes on the field is the reward of hard training off the field."

"So I also hope that the fans can give more patience to these young people, that's it."

When laying out the final tactics, Liu Rui's first choice was actually Mo Williams.

Because compared to Martin, Mo Williams does practice more than Martin in his usual training for direct shots after receiving the ball.

However, compared to Martin, Mo Williams still seemed a little impatient on the court. For various reasons, Liu Rui chose Martin in the end.

Fortunately, Martin completed the last attack very well, which made Liu Rui feel that his training for him for so long was not in vain.

Because this game against the Spurs will be the last game of the Bobcats' road trip.

In the next, the Bobcats will return to the home court to meet a new round of challenges, but before that, of course, there are two days of rest.

Liu Rui is very satisfied with the performance of the players on the field in this game.

Liu Rui has never been a stingy person, which is reflected in the fact that he buys some food for the players during training.

After winning this game, not to mention the players and fans, even Liu Rui, who has always been a Buddhist, was very excited.

So after the game, Bickerstaff was also asked to book a restaurant, planning to take the players to dinner to celebrate.

But after the game, he received an unexpected phone call.

"Hey?"

"Congratulations, I really didn't expect that you actually led the team to defeat the Spurs. It really surprised me."

Ivanka's voice came from the other end of the phone, and this was the first conversation since the two separated in New York last time...

(End of this chapter)