Chapter 181: I Believe in You
Hill has become a bit more crowded on the inside, but the opposing team's control of rebounds has become stronger, and Mutombo doesn't always have to carry several players on the inside. But Iverson was unhappy, and on several occasions he almost hit his own guys, leaving him far less space inside than when Lewis was on the floor.
But for him, it doesn't matter who he partners with, that's something the coach needs to think about, he just needs to get on the pitch and play to his full strength and do everything he can to help the team win, that's enough.
In the end, the 76ers easily defeated the Magic 108-91, and Iverson scored a game-high 27 points, while also dished out eight assists and two steals. The most surprising thing is that in this game, he shot 3 of 6 from beyond the three-point line, showing a long-range shooting ability that he did not have last season, which also made Chang Wei feel very gratified.
Although Iverson will still choose to pass the ball in the face of the big man's blockade on the inside, Chang Wei's view that he can practice three-point shooting is gratifying news. Iverson's speed and change of direction are enough to ensure his layup success rate, and strength training is just the icing on the cake, but the three-point shot is different, which can be called a blessing in disguise.
After the game, the 76ers players hugged on the court, celebrated and then walked to the sidelines to thank the fans for their support. However, Chang Wei saw Lewis silently walking towards the player's tunnel alone, like a little beast that couldn't find a home. Chang Wei shook his head, sighed, and didn't catch up, at this time, it's better to let him calm down first, and it's not too late to talk to him tomorrow, after all, the next game will not start until the day after tomorrow.
Chang Wei recalled carefully, it seemed that Lewis suddenly woke up in this season in his previous life, and then grew up further, of course, he didn't know what happened in the middle. But Chang Wei believes he can change him in other ways, make him a more powerful projection power forward than in his previous life, and then help the 76ers win more championships.
In order to better "treat" Lewis, Chang Wei deliberately checked his information in the system after returning to the apartment that night. Lewis's mood is a green descending arrow at the moment, and it is clear that the team's pre-season start did not make him happy, but rather secretly disappointed that he did not help.
It's also strange to say that Lewis has such a mentality, he is only the 32nd pick in the second round, which also means that it is difficult for the team that selected him to develop him as a star. But maybe it's because the 76ers promised him the position of starting power forward, and he has some gains and losses for the future because of his performance, right?
In addition, Chang Wei did not find anything abnormal, although Lewis's overall rating did not rise as fast as others, but it was still significantly improved compared to when he first joined the team, and it was obvious that his problem was not in his own skills, but in his own psychology. In the history of the NBA, there has never been such a player, who has good skills but always can't play, except for the lack of time given by the head coach, most of them are because they can't adjust their mentality, and finally they don't know everyone.
Chang Wei smiled, took out his phone and sent a text message to Lewis, asking him to come to his office after training tomorrow morning. At this moment, Lewis was lying on the bed in a daze, he was a little surprised after receiving the text message, he didn't know what Chang Wei wanted him to do in the office, and he couldn't think of a reason for a long time, so he could only reply: "Received." ”
At 10:30 a.m. the next morning, the team's regular training session ended, and Lewis casually packed up his things and walked to Chang Wei's office. When he pushed open the door, Chang Wei was already sitting there waiting for him, and when he saw Lewis, who was a little restrained, Chang Wei smiled and motioned for him to sit down. As soon as Lewis's ass was next to the chair, Chang Wei asked, "Rashad, is there anything wrong with you in Philadelphia?" Can you tell me about it? I studied sports psychology in college. ”
Lewis didn't expect Chang Wei to go straight to the point, he said hesitantly, "No...... No...... I think...... It's good here, even if it'...... Even if there are some discomforts, I will try to overcome them......"
Chang Wei frowned and interrupted him directly: "I hope we can all be honest, Rashad, now you don't have to treat me as a team coach, just treat me as your friend." Based on your performance in the first game, can you still say that there is nothing wrong with you? Tell us about your concerns and let's work them out. ”
Listening to Chang Wei's words, Lewis's expression became very entangled, he was silent for a while, and said in a low voice: "I was just a bench player when I was in the supersonic before, but now the coach has asked me to play as a starter, and it is really good to climb to the sky, but I am afraid that I will not play well, which will drag down the team's record, so ......"
"So you're tied up on the pitch for fear of making a mistake and losing the game?"
Lewis nodded and did not speak. Chang Wei shook his head and said, "I have to tell you one thing, it was not Coach Brown's decision to trade you over and make you the team's starting four, but my suggestion. ”
Lewis's eyes widened in shock, and he looked unblinkingly at Chang Wei behind his desk.
"If you stare again, you're going to stare out your eyes...... I know you're going to wonder why I'd suggest that the team trade you in and be the starting power forward, but I'm telling you that I have my own reasons, and I think you're the best power forward in the league right now, or even one of them, you know what I mean? ”
Lewis shook his head blankly, he now found that his brain was simply not enough. After thinking about it, he didn't have any intersection with Chang Wei before this, why did he directly suggest that the team trade him?
Looking at Lewis's blank eyes, Chang Wei smiled, and said: "Don't think about it anymore, we have never played each other before, but I have watched your games, and I know that you will be a very good player." Of course, the so-called watching Lewis's game is pure, but Chang Wei doesn't mind some white lies, which can eliminate the gap between the two.
"A lot of pundits and fans say you're a softie, and you only shoot from the outside, and you don't dare to rush inside to fight your opponents. But I can tell you for sure that the pace of the NBA game is going to get faster and faster, and it's going to be a trend for you to be inside, and what I like is your ability to open up space, and as long as you can do that, you're done. ”