The signing ceremony of Curry and other rookies was very smooth, and Wang Xiao, as the head coach of the team, also personally attended the press conference of the players.

In addition to Curry, Harden, Beverley and Danny. In addition to Green, Jordan Jr., who was previously traded from the Clippers, and Mike Jr., who was acquired from the Timberwolves. Miller and Gomez were also in attendance.

The reporters who participated in this press conference did not focus on these players at all, and the whole interview process basically asked Wang Xiao about the reasons and opinions of trading Arenas.

"There's no reason for that, I'm not at odds with Arenas, it's just that there is no place for Arenas in the Wizards' playbook next season." Wang Xiao replied like this. 'Arenas is a fantastic player, he's strong, he's going to show good form in that team and I think it's a win-win deal."

But Coach Wang Xiao, the current Wizards' young players occupy more than half of the roster, in addition to the four rookies selected in the draft, the team lineup also includes second-year McGee, Jordan, and Nick, who joined the league in 07 and has only played for two seasons. Yang. A reporter asked: "Such a lineup is too young, right?" The only veterans the Wizards can rely on next season are Jamison and Butler, what should the team's record do? ”

"Ability has nothing to do with age." Wang Xiao replied with a smile: "I mentioned this sentence more than once when I was looking for a job, and if this is wrong, I will not sit here and accept your interview." ”

The reporters were speechless for a while, this guy is really not modest at all.

"Because I'm young myself, I like to use young people, they're the future stars of the league, they're passionate, they're energetic, they're going to work hard, they're all going to play a big part in the team next season, and I believe in them."

In the eyes of reporters, Wang Xiao's words are a very official answer, and there is not much difference between saying and not saying anything.

But when I heard this, it was different in the ears of rookies such as Curry.

Whether it is Curry or Harden, after being selected by the Wizards, they are a little apprehensive.

Because they didn't know in advance, and they didn't know what their position was in the eyes of head coach Wang Xiao.

Although it is still uncertain now, after hearing Wang Xiao's words, at least their hearts are a lot more settled.

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"Wang Xiao: Ability has nothing to do with age, I will reuse rookie players."

"With a lot of rookies signed, the Wizards are in the rebuilding phase ahead of schedule?"

After a press conference to welcome the new year, major media and newspapers published similar views and opinions.

As a veteran powerhouse that has reached the Eastern Conference playoffs for four consecutive years, the Wizards' rebuild, although not as sensational as the formation of the Celtics' Big Three in '07, is also quite topical.

The reason is very simple, a series of operations of the Wizards, after obtaining evidence with the general manager of the team, can be confirmed to be all operated by head coach Wang Xiao.

Does the manager have the right to trade the team?

In the NBA, even famous coaches who have been in the business for many years rarely have such privileges.

The Spurs' Popovich may be counted as one, and former Heat head coach Pat Brown, who has announced his retirement as general manager of the Heat. Riley can also be counted as one. In addition, even Sloan, who has coached the Jazz for 20 years, has a transcendent position in the Lakers. Jackson, too, has no such privileges.

And Wang Xiao, as a Chinese coach in his early thirties, has actually obtained privileges that many NBA coaches have never had, which is indeed strange enough.

"Ahh Pauline spent his whole life trying to make the Wizards stronger, and less than half a year after his death, his son made a stupid decision to choose a stupid head coach and ultimately buried his father's dream. ”

A local newspaper in Washington used such fiery language to attack the Wizards' owner.

"Wang Xiao is just a guy who can play a little clever, he doesn't understand the NBA at all! Curry is just a weak shooter, and even with Miller and a first-rounder, it's definitely not as good as a little finger from Arenas! Trying to replace Arenas with Curry? Stupid! ”

"Why do you want to exchange the champion sign for the list of eyes? Griffin is one of the few high-quality interior players, and Wang Xiao actually gave up his choice to exchange the list and then select James. Harden? ”

"Who is Little Jordan? I've never heard of the name, we've got McGee, what do you want a player with a similar style to do? ”

A press conference made the already angry fans even more angry, especially Wang Xiao's casual talk, which made them feel as if they had been tricked.

The reason why fans boycott Wang Xiao like this is because Wang Xiao traded their favorite star Arenas, and on the other hand, it comes from their distrust of Wang Xiao.

In the final analysis, no matter how amazing Wang Xiao's performance in the NCAA is, it can't hide his age in his early thirties and his identity as a Chinese.

A Chinese as the head coach of their team? It can't be crazy, right? At such a young age, isn't this ruining the Wizards?

In the face of such public opinion and remarks, Wang Xiao's approach is to remain silent.

It's the same as when he chose Durant to give up Oden, and time will tell.

But unlike two years ago, this time, someone is on Wang Xiao's side.

The first to stand up and speak out was Jeremy Lin, a disciple of Wang Xiao and currently recognized as the strongest college student in the United States!

"Wang Xiao is a very good coach, he has a unique vision, he acts with a very clear purpose, when he first came to Harvard, there were also many people who did not agree with his approach, but he proved that he was right with unwavering actions."

That's what Jeremy Lin said in an interview while training at a basketball summer camp. "I'm sure my coach that next season's Wizards are going to shock the whole league, just like Harvard."

Immediately afterwards, Harvard player Priine, who was drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats with the 12th pick this year, also publicly supported Wang Xiao.

Then, Houston Rockets center Da Yao also talked about it in an interview.

"Wang Xiao is a very good coach, many people say that I am a representative figure of Chinese basketball, but I think Wang Xiao is more worthy of this title than me, because the reason why I can play in the NBA is because of my height, or talent, and my success is difficult to replicate again. But Wang Xiao is different, as a coach, he relies on his own knowledge and experience in the NBA, he is the best embodiment of Chinese basketball towards the world, I hope people can give him more time and tolerance, after all, no matter who needs a time to grow. ”