What should be the leader of a team? This Lamar has never thought about! In his previous life, when he was still with the Los Angeles Lakers, Lamar was deeply influenced by Kobe. He has always believed that to be a leader player should be like Kobe Bryant, who keeps scoring for the team, leading the team to victory, and becoming the player who shines the most in every game.

Later, when Lamar arrived at the New York Knicks, he found himself in a new environment, and his perception of a leading player began to change. In his thoughts, the value of leading players has gradually become to inspire the fighting spirit of the players around him, and let the teammates around him also exert the maximum energy through his own influence. If you can do that, you're a qualified leader.

But when Mourning asked him what a leader was, he once again doubted his own thinking, what exactly is a good leader?

I have to say that although Lamar is majestic on the court and treats all enemies like chickens and dogs, his emotional intelligence is indeed as debatable as Vanessa said.

Mo Ning looked at Lamar's stunned appearance and couldn't help laughing: "Lamar, it seems that you still haven't understood what a qualified leader is!"

Lamar pouted, he didn't like the feeling of being lectured, even if this man was a player he had always respected and a good friend of: "I don't need to know! Lately I feel less and less motivated when playing on the pitch and I'm feeling tired, but I need something practical and not a chat!"

was robbed by Lamar, and Mo Ning was not angry. can work hard in the NBA for so many years, especially after having such a serious illness, and can decisively seek a buyout to go to the Knicks and fight for the championship again, Mourning's mind and heart can be imagined. Besides, Lamar is not only Mo Ning's old friend, but also a future comrade-in-arms and leader, and Mo would not be stupid enough to offend his future thick legs.

"Lamar, do you want to hear what I think of what it means to be a leader player?"

Lamar was stunned for a moment, although his face still pretended not to care, but his heart was actually extremely longing. In the end, reason prevailed over face, and he nodded, he really wanted to hear what else the leader player could explain: "Alonzo, you say!"

"Lamar, you know I've been a hero of the city of Miami and I've carried the banner of basketball on my shoulders. At that time, I was just like you, I only knew that I could do it alone, and I felt that only I was the savior, and only I had the ability to solve everything. But then Coach Pat Riley made me understand that I was only a star at best, and I was only playing a role in the charge. Because the first thing a true leader needs to do is four words. ”

Mo Ning deliberately paused at this point, causing Lamar to ask curiously, "What four words?"

Mo Ning didn't sell Lamar's appetite either: "Don't let it go!"

"Deserve it?"

That's right, these are the four words, as a leader, you have to shoulder these four words at all times and in any difficult situation! Only then can you convince your teammates, even if you are injured and sitting under the pitch, you can still make your teammates feel that you are there for them and that you are fighting with them. ”

"So, Lamar, you're still far from being a qualified leader! If you want to inspire your teammates to bring out the best in them, you don't have to yell at them or lead by example, a real leader can subtly influence the whole game as long as they stand there. ”

"Then what should I do? You can't just stand there like you say, can you?" Lamar was obviously moved, and although he couldn't fully understand what Morning said for a while, he still felt that what Morning said made sense.

Mo Ning smiled, and then said incomprehensibly: "Lamar, I can't teach you this. Everybody's perception of the leader is different, it's up to you to get back on the right path in the end. ”

Lamar wasn't discouraged by the lack of a clear answer, at least now that he had found the right path, it was up to him to see if he could get there.

Lamar didn't spend much time with Mourning. The old guy is still recuperating and won't be able to return to the arena for a while, but he has so many comrades waiting for his return!

After settling in the Mourning family, Lamar returned to report on time.

November has passed, and the Knicks' record is generally good. Although they were tied by the Timberwolves in terms of record due to their recent back-to-back losses to the Chicago Bulls, they still occupy the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

"Bastards, I'm back!"

After two days of rest, the injury on Lamar's left little finger has improved a lot, at least it doesn't hurt at every turn. Tonight they will face their first opponent in December, the Detroit Pistons, who are already showing signs of decline.

The Knicks' players saw that Lamar, who had been missing for two days, was back, and they all immediately surrounded him. Looking at them is like a long drought and a rainy day, I have to say that Lamar's value to the Knicks is no longer just on the court. Off the court, this guy is also the soul of the entire Knicks team! It's just that after being lectured by Mourning, Lamar has now decided to change his position as a soul.

Having just returned to the team, Lamar did not rush to choose to train with his teammates, but ran a few laps around the training gym by himself. After a brief warm-up, Lamar stood next to Van Gundy and watched his teammates train in groups on the field.

"Why don't you go down and try it?" Van Gundy asked, confused. In his impression, Lamar has always been a person who is not happy without the ball, and it is too rare to stand on the sidelines and watch others play like this.

"No!" Lamar raised his left hand and shook it, "It's not good yet, I want to take a break in today's game." ”

Hearing that Lamar actually took the initiative to ask for a truce, Van Gundy was even more surprised. When was the last time Lamar took the initiative to ask for a break? But after doubting, Van Gundy couldn't help but worry a little in his heart, if Lamar didn't play, today's game would be difficult to say.

Lamar also saw what Van Gundy was thinking, and said with a smile: "It's okay! Even if I don't play, our strength is not weaker than the Pistons." Besides, those guys should get used to the feeling of not being on the field now, they are not children, and I am not their mother, so I can't shelter them like this all the time. ”

"Didn't you have that experience last season? At that time, these guys did well under Alan Houston, and I don't believe that there would be no replacement without one Houston! What these guys lack now is self-confidence, it's my fault, I was really too strong before, and now I don't mind giving them a chance to learn. ”

Van Gundy thinks that what Lamar said is not wrong at all, with the current staffing of the Knicks, even without Lamar, they are still a strong contender for the playoffs! It's just that these guys on the court were too dependent on Lamar before, and now let them learn to leave Lamar and learn to walk independently, which is a good thing for them and for the Knicks!

When Van Gundy broke the news that Lamar wouldn't be playing, Lamar could clearly feel that almost everyone gasped. Especially Hilario, who is not yet mentally mature, scratches his ears and cheeks for a while and looks a little overwhelmed.

"What kind of expression are you guys? Won't you play if I'm not on the court?" Lamar's tone was not very harsh, but it exuded a threat that could not be refused: "Inside, Dampoter is not here, you are the pillar of the team's interior line! You have to pick up at least 12 or more rebounds on the head of that bastard of Rasheed Wallace in this game today." ”

"And you, Devon, learn how you should play. Don't always imitate me, it's not good for you!As a rookie that the team focuses on, your previous form is too inconsistent. Chauncey controls the tempo of the game and the responsibility for organising the team's attack is yours, not me. ”

"You bastards, listen up! You're only able to gain a foothold in the Knicks because you have enough strength in your own right, and now I'm going to give you a chance to show off your housekeeping skills. Prove to me and Jeff that you have what it takes to stay, and then we'll go and start a big show together. ”

With that, Lamar stepped aside, grabbed his things and walked out of the training hall. Now that he has decided not to participate in today's game, there is no need for him to stay here, and there are some things that his teammates need to digest on their own. Just as Mourning couldn't teach himself how to be a true leader, Lamar couldn't teach his teammates how to be a good player.

"Very good presentation. After Lamar left, Van Gundy smiled and said, "Lamar is done, but I want to tell you one more thing." It's not that the Knicks need you, but you need to realize your ideals and realize your values on the stage of the Knicks. What a great player Lamar is, you know very well!"

"I'm willing to bet it's just a whole switch of players around him, he's still one of the greatest stars in the league. I'm very unhappy with the defeat in the previous two games against the Bulls! Now, just today, you need to give me a reason to stay, to convince me with your strength, and of course, to convince Lamar. ”