The world's best combo guard

Chapter 177 174 [Chicken Soup Master? 】

Karl Malone announced his retirement, Gary Payton followed Shaq O'Neal's footsteps to the Miami Heat, and Rick Fox switched to the New York Knicks.

When the time came to the end of September, the transfer market was basically settled.

For the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, this offseason, their championship lineup was basically dismantled, and three of the luxury F4s were gone at once.

Perhaps the only thing that can comfort Lakers fans is that Kobe and Li Hao are still there.

After all, Jerry Buss still didn't dare to be too much of a thief. Therefore, Derek Fisher, who had previously jumped out of the contract, returned to the Lakers. For Li Hao and the others, this should be regarded as a bit of fortunate news.

When all the Lakers players assembled, Li Hao and the others met the team's new head coach Rudy Tomka Norwich at the Toyota Center, an old man who looked very peaceful.

Fortunately, Phil Jackson's departure did not take away the Lakers' original coaching staff, which allowed Li Hao and the others to get acquainted with Rudy Tom and Norwich very quickly.

"Li, it's a pleasure to work with you, but to be honest, you and Yao don't seem to be from the same country"

As the team's new head coach, Rudy Norwich knows that he wants to lead this champion team to complete the defense in the new season, so his first task is to build a good relationship with the team's core players.

Kobe is one, and of course Li Hao is also one.

During Rudy Tom's coaching career at Norwich, he spent more than a dozen seasons with the Houston Rockets, and in his last season with the Rockets, there were Chinese players under him. For me, it was the first time in my coaching career, and it was also a huge challenge.

Yao Ming, a tall and lanky young man, when he first joined the Houston Rockets, to be honest, as the head coach of the team, Rudy Tom and Norwich didn't think this little Eastern giant could succeed in the NBA , You know, he looks too thin, and basketball can't be successful just by virtue of height.

But, gradually, Rudy Norwich had to admit that this little eastern giant may really have a chance to gain a foothold in the NBA, because he is very humble, down-to-earth and hardworking. After the team's regular training every day, he always It's an added bonus of being able to see that kid sweating profusely in the arena.

Maybe, I should try to walk into the heart of this child.

For the first time, Rudy Norwich became interested in Yao Ming.

Then, everyone knew what happened next. Yao Ming grew up rapidly. Today, the Houston Rockets have built Yao Ming as the core of the team. They traded Tracy McGrady from the Orlando Magic during the offseason. Let the combination of Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady look so beautiful and delicious.

To be honest, Rudy Tom and Norwich didn't want to leave the Houston Rockets, but he had to do that because of physical reasons.

But now, he feels good, so when he received the invitation from the Los Angeles Lakers, he thought he could try it.

The mvp of the finals last season was called Li Hao, he is from China, and now many people think that Li Hao will become that kind of superstar in the near future.

This made Rudy Tom and Norwich look forward to it further.

He had dealt with Yao Ming before, so Rudy Norwich felt that Li Hao, who is also from China, should look similar to Yao Ming.

But now it seems that this is not the case at all. If Yao Ming gave him the feeling of humility, low-key and humor, then Li Hao gave him the feeling of being independent, rebellious and confident.

Truth be told, Norwich have never seen such a young player.

After more than a year in the NBA, Li Hao has gradually gotten used to the surprise that many people have on him. Indeed, with his personality, it is difficult for people to associate him with the humble and shy men in the East.

"Never underestimate the heart of a champion, Rudy, you know? That's pretty cool."

Li Hao was very relaxed, but to be honest, he hoped that through this kind of relaxation, he could get closer to Rudy Tom and Norwich.

Because he knows very well that the use of Rudy Tom and Norwich in the new season will be crucial to his career.

"Lee, let's talk about the new season, Lee, I've seen some of your game tape, you're a player with both offense and defense, but last season, for the benefit of the team, you sacrificed a lot on the offensive end, a team Defense is indeed very important to the team's success, but the best defense is offense. You are the kind of player who can generate trust on the offensive end, so I hope you can completely release yourself on the offensive end in the new season."

Li Hao couldn't believe what Rudy Tom and Norwich said. He didn't expect that the new head coach only saw him once, as if he had great confidence in him.

What is this ghost?

Li Hao was a little confused. Last season, Phil Jackson didn't trust him so much.

"So boss, what do you mean we will become an offensive team in the new season?" Li Hao heard this meaning from the words of Rudy Tom and Norwich.

"Why not? We have Kobe, the best shooting guard in the league, and the best point guard in the league. Why don't we play more aggressively on the offensive end?" Rudy Tom and Norwich watched with a smile With Li Hao.

"The best point guard?" Li Hao pointed to himself, and then looked at Rudy Tom and Norwich. He knew that Rudy Tom and Norwich were referring to himself, but he felt that Rudy Tom and Norwich were referring to him. Norwich is flattering him a bit, but at this stage he is not confident enough.

"Li, what are you worried about? In my opinion, you are the best point guard. Maybe you will say that your organizational ability needs to be further improved. This is indeed your biggest shortcoming at present, but Li, you don't believe it. Do you yourself? You have top talent, why can't you improve your organizational skills through continuous competition?"

Li Hao felt that he was going crazy. All along, he felt that he was arrogant enough, but he didn't expect that this old man in his fifties was even more arrogant than him.

Although, this kind of arrogance makes me feel very comfortable.

The conversation between Li Hao and Rudy Norwich lasted for an hour. In the end, when Li Hao came out of the conference room, to be honest, he felt a little proud.

Even if it's just chicken soup for the soul, Li Hao has to admit that Rudy Tom and Norwich are at least a top chicken soup master.

What's more, Rudy Tom and Norwich seem to have a few tricks. He can tell the biggest shortcoming of Li Hao as a top point guard just by watching the video of a few games. Can prove it.

(End of this chapter)