Bang Bang~

After a full day's rest, the Nuggets began a full-team workout.

Due to the five consecutive defeats, the players' spirits are not very good, the error rate is much higher, and it gives people a feeling of not being able to work.

"Cheer me up, pay attention to the counter-run, pay attention to the pick-and-roll cover, pay attention to the flank defense. Nick, you have to be more decisive, just Chauncey has a chance, you have to pass the ball to him in time so that we can keep the attack flowing! ”

During the tactical drill, D'Antoni's roar began to echo in the training hall. He wasn't too happy with Van Exel's performance, and with Van Exel's organisational ability, he shouldn't have made such a low-level mistake.

In D'Antoni's tactical system, the point guard is the most important, and in order to play a role on the court for the tactical axis of the whole team, it is necessary to have excellent organizational skills.

In terms of organisational ability, Van Axel was up to par, but today he was not very focused, resulting in a slow reaction and not taking advantage of opportunities.

"Coach, the general manager is looking for you!"

At this time, a staff member came to D'Antoni's side.

"Today's skills and tactics will be practiced here first, and then you can practice freely!"

D'Antoni frowned slightly, and after making arrangements for the team, he walked worriedly towards the manager's office.

"What is the general manager looking for Mike for?"

"It must have something to do with the team's record, maybe we have to fire Mike!"

"Probably not!"

"Who knows, if you want to find a scapegoat, Mike is undoubtedly the best candidate!"

……

After D'Antoni left, the players had no intention of training, and they got together in twos and threes, and they all pinched a cold sweat on D'Antoni in their hearts.

Judging by the record, the Nuggets are not very bad, at least some distance from the bottom, but after five consecutive losses, they fell to tenth in the West.

But such a record is even more entangled.

With 21 games left until the end of the season, the Nuggets will have to win more than half of their games to qualify as a playoff team.

This is naturally very difficult for the Nuggets, especially since they have also experienced a five-game losing streak, the morale of the players is low, and they don't know if they can recover as soon as possible.

This time, George approached D'Antoni, not to sack him, but to discuss goals for the season.

After five consecutive defeats, will the team continue to advance to the playoffs, or will they choose to give up early?

With a 10th record in the West, if you continue to advance to the playoffs, there is a high possibility of failure.

If you choose to play badly, you may not be able to get a good signing, but as long as you put it badly, the lotto lottery is still very sure.

No matter how you look at it, it's a tough choice.

Faced with this choice, D'Antoni said that he is very entangled, and he is naturally inclined to make the playoffs. But what if it fails? He is also to blame.

On top of that, he's not the team's management, at best he has the right to advise. George came to him, mainly to let him be mentally prepared in advance.

"Mike, there is no clear statement from the management as to whether the team is rotten. But judging from all indications, the management is more inclined to put it badly, and there must be an answer in the near future, I hope you are mentally prepared! ”

"I see, George!"

After hearing the news, D'Antoni felt a bit of a short circuit in his brain and left the general manager's office in a daze.

As a coach, he naturally doesn't want the team to be bad, but if that's the management's intentions, he can't be disobedient.

"How can a big husband have no power for a day!" D'Antoni sighed that he also wanted to be involved in the management of the team, but with his seniority and record, it was clear that he was not up to par.

At this time, Chi Liang suddenly appeared in front of D'Antoni and asked worriedly, "Coach, how is it?"

To be honest, Ji Liang was a little worried, he thought the team was going to fire D'Antoni.

If the team sacks D'Antoni, it will be absolutely bad news for him.

Without D'Antoni's indulgence, it would have been difficult for Chi Liang to achieve such results.

"It's nothing, it's just that the team wants to mess up!" D'Antoni waved his hand, he didn't hide it, because Chi Liang was his descendant.

"Rotten!" Hearing this word, Chi Liang's heart sank, this is undoubtedly not good news, he hates it from the bottom of his heart.

"Coach, what do you think?"

"It doesn't matter what I think, it's what the management thinks!" As he spoke, D'Antoni smiled wryly.

"No, I don't think so, I think your ideas are also important, after all, you're a professional, aren't you? By the way, are they clearly rotten? ”

"Not yet, but soon!"

"That is, we still have a chance!" Chi Liang paused, thought for a while and said, "Coach, what do you think of our strength?"

"Very strong!" After a pause, D'Antoni gave the answer.

Looking at the Nuggets lineup, not to mention Chi Liang, McDyce is a top power forward, Van Exel is an All-Star point guard, judging from their data, people who don't know still think it's the 'Big Three'.

However, the shortcomings of the Nuggets are also obvious, that is, the lack of run-in makes it difficult to play to their full strength.

"If we're strong, why can't we be a playoff team? Coaching, giving up halfway is never going to succeed, it's not terrible to fail, it's terrible to give up the initial firmness. Don't be afraid of anything, even if you don't expect it, try to win! ”

As he spoke, Ji Liang looked at D'Antoni, his eyes filled with a strong desire to win, and he longed for the team to make the playoffs.

"I have to say, you managed to convince me. However, we have limited time and we have to win in a short period of time, no, only a winning streak can strengthen the confidence of the management! ”

D'Antoni was high-spirited, and the long-lost blood seemed to have been found again.

After returning to the training gym, D'Antoni never said anything about the mess, but continued to train the team's skills and tactics as if nothing happened.

It was also on this night that the Nuggets continued to sit on the home court to meet the Clippers.