The 76ers are arguably the first team in the league to complete offseason signings, but that's also because they don't need to make too many changes. However, other strong teams are still looking for reinforcements, especially the Lakers, local media in Los Angeles revealed that the Lakers are infinitely close to getting pitcher Szczebiak, and if they succeed, the "OK combination" is tantamount to a tiger with wings.

But the 76ers don't want to bother with that much, and there are opportunities for them to continue to strengthen during the season if they need to. For Brown, as long as the team maintains the basic framework, there is no run-in problem, most rookies will definitely only get limited playing time in their rookie season, and the only thing they have to do is take advantage of this short time to show themselves, and as for Reed, who has a huge impact on the team's tactical system, they don't have that ability yet.

However, Chang Wei is still full of confidence in Arenas and Delham Porter, although Dyham Porter's offensive ability is average, his large size is completely enough to be an interior barrier for the 76ers, and it may only take half a season for him to be the starting center in some games. As for Arenas, he's tasked with scoring like crazy after coming on the rotation, which is what he's good at, and the only thing to watch out for is whether this guy is willing to be a backup scorer.

Chang Wei knew that Arenas would definitely be reluctant to take on this role, just look at his loyalty to the 76ers. In a way, Arenas is tougher than Iverson, his personality is more extreme, and he's a destabilizing factor in the locker room. In addition, although he likes to score, his shooting percentage is low, and his shot selection is very problematic, and he needs to continue to improve in this regard. However, for the 76ers, it is enough to have such a guy on the bench, who can fully support the team's offense after the main team is off the court, and can also give Reed and other main players more time to rest.

For such a player, proper beating is necessary, otherwise it will definitely turn the world upside down. But Chang Wei is also a little worried, Arenas just suffered a heavy blow in the draft, if you knock him again, will this guy sink directly? Although he really wanted to be able to polish the edges and corners of Arenas, the loss of sharpness of Arenas was not what he wanted to see, maybe such Arenas was more pleasing, but it may never reach the heights of his previous life.

Chang Wei told Brown about his concerns, and Brown also felt a little tricky, Arenas seemed to be a player with a lot of self-esteem, and his rebellious mentality was not a joke if he was overblown. At that time, it is okay to avoid the game passively, and it will be tragic if you don't work on the court, you must know that in Brown's tactical arrangement, Arenas is already an important part of the rotation lineup, and if he drops the chain, the 76ers' benches will not be as powerful as last season.

Brown thought hard for a while, and suddenly his eyes lit up, patted Chang Wei's shoulder, and said kindly: "Chang, this glorious and arduous task is entrusted to you." Last season's new signings were very good, and I want you to continue your amazing performances this time and get Gilbert into the team as well! ”

Chang Wei said helplessly: "Coach, I'm not the team's psychologist, let alone the team's head coach, don't you think it's more convincing for you to work for Gilbert than me?" This is a great time to establish your coaching authority. ”

"You have a saying in China, how do you say it...... It seems that everyone should try to avoid doing things that they are not good at, and instead do what they are good at...... So don't shirk, you're definitely more suitable than me, I believe in you! ”

Day! Do you even understand the idiom of promoting strengths and avoiding weaknesses so thoroughly? Chang Wei secretly slandered himself, but since the head coach put the task in his own hands, it would be ignorant of the current affairs to resign, and Chang Wei is very interested in training future stars, Arenas, as a top scorer who can be compared to Kobe, can make him grow up quickly is obviously very fulfilling.

After pretending to be embarrassed for a while, Chang Wei shrugged his shoulders and said, "Who made you my leader?" Now that you've given me this task, can I still refuse? Now there are a few weeks left until the bootcamp opens, and I'm sure I can do it! ”

After leaving Brown's office, Chang Wei began to think silently. It is obvious that you can't use conventional methods to deal with players like Arenas, and he probably can't listen to the persuasion with hard words, and the agitation method may backfire, so it is better to tell him his strengths and weaknesses and the team's positioning for him first, and see how he reacts!

This matter should be done sooner rather than later, and Chang Wei doesn't want to delay it for too long, the more time there is, the higher the probability of success. So that night, he invited Arenas to a café in downtown Philadelphia, which is also Chang Wei's favorite place to go, in order to ensure privacy, Chang Wei deliberately found a table in the corner and waited for Arenas to arrive.

This time Arenas came quickly, although it was about 8 o'clock in the evening, but at 7:50 a.m., Arenas's figure had already appeared at the door of the café, and he was still wearing a hat and a mask, hiding his true face, obviously not wanting to be recognized. In fact, this is his overthinking, now he is just a rookie who has just been drafted, he is not as good as Hellam Porter in terms of draft picks, and he has not done anything to impress 76ers fans.

But no matter what kind of mentality he has, Chang Wei is very pleased to be able to come to the agreed place 10 minutes early, this is an obvious change, you must know that he almost stepped on the point during the trial, and he was very high-profile when he appeared, but now he has almost come to a 180-degree change, maybe it is easier than he imagined to convince him.

Arenas strode over, sat down opposite Chang Wei, then took off his hat and mask, and looked at Chang Wei with a faint shame in his eyes, obviously remembering that he had come to Philadelphia to participate in the trial. Chang Wei smiled faintly and said, "Gilbert, what do you want to drink?" I think it's going to be a long time coming, so you can have a drink and then we'll talk a little bit about your role in the team for the new season and hopefully we don't let you down. ”

Arenas gave him a deep look and whispered to the waiter next to him, "Give me a cup of black coffee, unsweetened." ”