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Chapter 540 Collison's Sense of Crisis
"After Westbrook came to the starting lineup, does it have any impact on you~?!"

On UCLA's media open day, only a few reporters surrounded Collison and asked questions.

"He's a shooting guard, I'm a point guard, we have different divisions of labor, so we don't have anything on the court who affects who,,,"

Collison responded.

Although Collison's tone was flat, his expression was more dignified.

"Has Westbrook replaced you and become the team's new backcourt engine~?!"

The reporter continued to ask questions.

Collison wasn't asked many questions, but they all revolved around Westbrook, which made Collison look awkward.

"No one can replace me, I am the point guard of UCLA, I am now, and I will always be~!!"

Collison's answer is still very tough.

Collison's answer like this also shows his tough attitude towards Westbrook's "rise".

In other words, the rise of Westbrook made Collison feel a "sense of crisis."

And this "sense of crisis" also appeared in the subsequent team training games.

First, when Collison was on a fast break, he didn't give the ball to Westbrook who had a chance to complete the alley-oop, but chose to lay up by himself.

Then, when he was grabbing a rebound on the defensive end, he grabbed Westbrook and knocked him to the ground.

"Hey, hey, hey~!!! Darren, what are you doing~!!"

After Westbrook stood up, he immediately ran to Collison, who was advancing on the dribble, and yelled.

"Grab a rebound~!"

Collison said indifferently.

"I have already controlled the rebound, why do you want to grab it back~!? What do you mean~?!"

Westbrook continued to yell and ask.

"It's just grabbing rebounds, nothing else~!"

Collison still spoke in a leisurely tone, giving people a feeling that he really wanted to beat him up.

"Okay, okay~!!"

"Stop arguing, stop arguing, it's just a misunderstanding~!"

"It's okay, it's okay~!!"

Seeing that there was a lot of anger between the two, the teammates immediately surrounded them and pulled them apart.

"This guy has a problem with me, how can he grab rebounds desperately with his teammates~?!"

Although pulled aside by his teammates, Westbrook was still chattering with a very angry expression on his face.

The training match was also interrupted.

"What's the matter with you~?! Didn't you see that was a teammate~!?"

Here Holland also came to the sidelines, called Collison over, and asked.

"And the fast break just now, a very good chance to pass the ball, why didn't you pass it~?!"

Holland continued to question.

"I was so focused that I didn't see it,,,"

Collison lowered his head and explained in a low voice.

"No, if you can't grasp that kind of opportunity, you are not UCLA's starting point guard. You definitely saw it, and you definitely have the awareness to pass it on,"

Holland shook his head and said.

"That rebound was also deliberately grabbed by you and Russell,,,"

Holland continued, leaving Collison speechless.

"Maybe we need to have a good talk,"

Holland continued talking, put his arm around Collison's shoulders, and led him out of the training hall.

"Is your arm okay~?!"

Here, Lan Shengli came to Westbrook who was sitting on the sidelines, watched him rubbing his shoulders, and asked.

"No problem, I was brought to you just now,"

Westbrook said.

"I'm really convinced, you should have seen it just now, the rebound is obviously mine, and Collison actually snatched it, I really don't know what he thinks,,,"

Westbrook complained.

"It's good that you're not hurt, maybe Collison has some ideas,"

Lan Shengli said.

"Thought~?! Any idea~?!"

When Westbrook heard this, he became puzzled.

"It's your strong performance now that makes Collison feel a sense of crisis and makes him feel that his position in the team is not guaranteed, so he wants to use his performance to prove himself, but it's too hard~!!"

Lan Shengli explained.

"Hey, I really don't know what to think,,,"

Westbrook shook his head, sighing.

"Darren, do you feel threatened because of Russell's outstanding performance recently~?!"

Here Holland brought Collison to his office and asked.

"To tell you the truth, when Westbrook was on the bench, I felt very comfortable in the starting lineup and enjoyed playing alongside my teammates, but after Westbrook came to the starting lineup, I found that My roles have gradually decreased and been gradually marginalized. He is nominally a shooting guard, but he can also organize, score, and defend. In this way, I will be compared, and I am not reconciled ~!!!"

Collison spoke his mind.

"Darren, every player is different, and their functions are also different. The reason why you have been a starter since you came to UCLA is because of your stability and your ability to control the game. This is what Russell does not have at this stage, and I often tell you and other teammates that all personal honors and individual performances are behind collective honors, and only when the team wins is the ultimate goal. It's important, and the most important thing, do you understand~?!"

Holland persuaded.

"Besides, basketball games have always left opportunities for those who are prepared. As long as you continue to maintain your style of play, there will be room for you to play. There is no doubt about it. Your starting position, your team No one can shake the position in the middle~!!"

Holland continued to comfort him.

"But,,, but after my personal performance is overwhelmed by Westbrook, it will definitely affect my prospects for the NBA draft~!!"

Collison continued to speak in a worried tone.

"You and Russell are not in the same style, not the same type of player, so there is no such thing as who dominates the limelight. We now advocate a double point guard style of play, and we also hope that Russell can share some of the burden. Your pressure is no longer the same as in previous seasons, when it comes to critical moments, no one can handle the ball, then it’s very troublesome, understand what I mean~!!”

Holland explained.

"And in my opinion, Russell never tried to steal your limelight, he was just very focused on the game, focused on winning for the team, and naturally played well, so as long as you think the same way, You can also play Darren Collison's style of play, and you are still the most unique player on the field~!!"

(End of this chapter)