Since the other party didn't want to say it, Chang Wei didn't bother to ask, anyway, it wouldn't be such a as kidnapping. I have no money and no power, kidnapping is a waste of cost, is it interesting to do such a thankless thing?

Chang Wei calmly watched the car drive smoothly on the streets of San Antonio, but the route was very complicated, and he didn't know where to go. After about ten minutes, the car finally stopped at the door of a small villa, and as soon as Chang Wei got out of the car with his luggage, a very familiar voice came: "You kid is really slow enough." ”

Chang Wei turned his head to see that Popovich was sitting on a recliner in the courtyard, looking at him gracefully. Is this too slow? Chang Wei shrugged and said, "This is the earliest flight from New York to San Antonio, can I be blamed for this?" Besides, I didn't sleep well all night last night, and I kept thinking about it. As he spoke, Chang Wei also pointed to the dark circles that were still obvious under his eyes.

Popovich laughed: "Don't worry, I'm just asking you a few questions instead of my teacher, it's not an interview, you just just chat with each other as friends, you can come and sit down first!" ”

There was also an empty recliner next to Popovich, and Chang Wei was not polite, walked over and put his luggage aside, and the whole person lay down. I have to say that Mr. Popovich is still quite good at enjoying it, the afternoon sun in San Antonio is not so fierce, and there is some shade in the yard, at this time it is simply a pleasure to move a deck chair and put it here.

But Chang Wei didn't forget the business, he asked half-lying, "Don't you have to watch the players train today?" I remember you had a home game tonight and the opponent was pretty tough......"

Popovich lazily waved his hand and said, "I know, but I have assistant coaches, and if everything is done by me, then why do they need to pay the team?" Besides, I wasn't going to talk to you for too long, it didn't matter at all. ”

Chang Wei silently gave Popovich a middle finger in his heart: although he knew that the old man always maintained a serious attitude towards the game, he had to say that this answer was still very nonsensical, and it was also in line with his consistent style of dealing with reporters.

Before Chang Wei finished complaining in his heart, Popovich spoke again: "First of all, I have to confirm whether you have any desire to join, if you feel that your desire is not strong enough, then you can directly buy a ticket back to New York." ”

it! Old man, do you know how to chat? Isn't it interesting to talk about the day directly like this? Chang Wei found a new groove, but he still said seriously: "Yes, I would love to work with Coach Brown." ”

"Then please give me a reason to recommend you." The old god Popovich is saying.

And say it's not an interview? You have a lot of experience as an HR, old man! "Did I help Villanova and Colorado win an NCAA championship in 1997-98 and Colorado in 1999-2000? ”

"Hmm...... Colorado State is still a bit interesting, Villanova, dare you say that it has nothing to do with the strength of the players themselves? Combinations like Battier, Maddy, and Brand can blow everything up in the NCAA. ”

Chang Wei said unconvinced: "These players are also recommended by me to the head coach, okay?" Besides, do you always think they were that strong in the first place? Didn't you train me yet? In order to enter Larry Brown's coaching staff, Chang Wei also let go, and he was usually low-key, and he directly shook out these secrets.

Listening to Chang Wei's rebuttal, Popovich's eyes couldn't help but widen, he looked at Chang Wei from head to toe like an alien, and asked in a very skeptical tone: "Are you sure you didn't blow it yourself?" ”

Chang Wei said angrily: "Are you sure I can blow this kind of thing alone?" If you don't believe me, you can ask Coach Rappers, and Maddie and they can all ask, do you think what they said in the draft is fake? ”

Popovich nodded as a matter of course. Before Chang Wei broke out, he said to himself: "Then you seem to be very suitable to be a scout, and the two freshman rookies who play the main team in Colorado this season should not also be recommended by you, right?" In that case, I think I should consider robbing the teacher and poaching you to the Spurs as a scout. ”

Chang Wei's face darkened: "I don't want to be a scout, scouts are not only responsible for passing on player information?" Not being able to influence management's decisions is a fart! Besides, isn't this an interview about physical and active teaching assistants? What does it mean to poach people? ”

Popovich smiled and said, "Slip of the tongue, don't say it when you see my teacher...... But you're really versatile, and it saves a lot of effort to recruit you into the coaching staff. It's a pity, now we have no shortage of people in Spurs, so we have to introduce you to my teacher. As he spoke, he took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Chang Wei, "Take it, this is a letter of recommendation I wrote to you, you can take this and go directly to the First League Center Arena in Philadelphia to find my teacher." ”

Chang Wei was taken aback: "Old man, it seems that you haven't asked a few questions yet, right?" Are you sure this is the way to go? ”

"I don't know what you're good at player training? I wrote the letter of recommendation yesterday afternoon, and even your name was written. ”

Chang Wei is really out of temper now, no wonder there were so many jokes about Popovich in his previous life, just because of his style, it's hard to think about less jokes! But no matter how you say it, this is also the first step to success, and answering those questions that seem to be very serious, should it be regarded as respecting the old and loving the young, right? At least Popovich also gave a letter of recommendation, and it would have been fun if he had just come and talk about it.

Popovich handed over another room card: "You can stay here in San Antonio tonight, and it's not too late to go to Philadelphia tomorrow." Chang, you are a very interesting young man, and I hope you can pass the test of the teacher and help him win a championship. He's so tired on his own, I think you should be able to make it easier for him. ”

Popovich said very solemnly, Chang Wei couldn't help but become serious, he nodded and said: "Coach Brown is a head coach I respect very much, I think I will help him fulfill his wish." But then again, you're the head coach of the Western Conference, right? If the Spurs and 76ers make it to the Finals together, who do you want to win? ”

Popovich gave him a blank look: "Do you still need to ask?" The stronger one, of course. ”