Chapter 170: Layoffs
The most brutal moment, at the Sacramento Kings team center, is about to take place. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
Westphaal lowered his head and picked up a page of documents in his hand, and the fringe players on the team were terrified by this action, for fear that the next name that would be read out was his own.
"We have two problems with our squad right now."
Westphall confirmed the information and raised his eyes: "First of all, we have a young squad, there is enough depth and depth in every position, and in terms of rotation, the number of personnel is absolutely sufficient, and even surplus. ”
"We've been working together for more than half a season, so we should all know each other's strengths, and if I have any special opinions on my rotation adjustment in the game, I've negotiated them privately. I'm not afraid of offending people, there are some players, not to mention the strength, come to me to ask for more playing time, and even ask for the main position, I appreciate this courage, but before looking for me, have you thought carefully about whether your strength has really reached that level? ”
As he spoke, the old handsome's eyes swept away, and he paused a few people, and then quickly swept over.
Who is it??
Gu Yu didn't expect that there would be someone who would talk to Lao Shuai alone about this kind of thing, looked at the people around him, and faintly had a few answers.
Needless to say, Gu Yu himself has a character that he can't do such a thing as asking the coach for pitiful playing time. And in fact, since the beginning of the season, Gu Yu has continuously played brilliant performances against strong teams, and his positioning and playing time in the team have been rising.
At present, Gu Yu can basically be regarded as the sixth person of the Kings team, although his ball control skills are not good, he can't play the No. 1 position, he can't play the physical confrontation, and he can't play the No. 3 position. But fortunately, the depth of the second position of the Kings is insufficient, and Gu Yu will not encounter much of a challenge.
"Damn, who's ......??"
Beside Gu Yu, Evans muttered in a low voice, frowning with an unhappy expression.
Tyrek Evans?
No.
Gu Yu shook his head in his heart, although Evans was very unkind to him when he first came to the team, and even had some disputes with each other. But after getting along for a long time, Gu Yu knew that Evans just wanted to win too much, and he was very dissatisfied with the team's situation last season, so he gave up on himself a little bit, and simply began to brush the data, not caring about the team's life or death.
In the final analysis, Evans is still a rather one-line player, and Evans can't do this kind of dark thing behind the scenes.
Now the relationship between Gu Yu and Evans seems to outsiders to be both friend and foe. Only they know that this way of getting along with each other scolding and scolding each other is the most comfortable for the two of them. Deep down, the two have already recognized each other, not to mention that father and son are so exaggerated, but brothers, it is decided.
"Cousin, you're going to the coach for playing time??"
Cousins looked at Gu Yu, looked at Gu Yu carefully with stunned eyes, and frowned, "Why are you like this!" ”
"You're going to die......"
Gu Yu gave Cousins a chestnut and couldn't laugh or cry.
Cousins is even more unlikely, his cousin's temperament is not as explosive as Gu Yu, but he is also a famous powder keg on the court. A player with this kind of personality will say it directly if it doesn't go well, and he will never hide it, and Cousins can't do this kind of thing.
The other Yudri, Garcia, Casby, Dalem Porter, White Edge and others, although they have different personalities, are by no means the ones who do such things.
So......
Who could it be?
"Our main rotation in the No. 1 position right now is Tyrek as the starter and Benno as the substitute. The strength of the third point guard Eugene is indeed not up to the NBA level, so he was cut at the beginning of the season. ”
Westphaal continued: "Garcia starts in the second position, the substitute is the little devil, and the third substitute Antoine Wright ......"
When Wright's name was spoken, not far behind Gu Yu, Wright's body shook slightly, his eyes looked at the ground, his head was lowered, and he didn't say a word.
If others don't know, will Wright himself still not?
In the course of the season, I consulted with the coach many times, and even almost quarreled later, just to get more playing time, it was none other than Antoine Wright.
Mature men have matured for so many years, and they can't say how down-to-earth they are, but they are also diligent. Originally, if there was no one else, he would have been a substitute in the second position in the team this season, and Wright didn't think there was any problem.
But it's someone, it's this babbling big back, and as soon as he appears, he easily grabbed his sixth person position. In Wright's opinion, the strength of this big back is worse than his own, but the coach always lets the other party press on his head, Wright just can't accept it no matter how mature he is.
He originally thought that he would talk to the old coach a few more times, and if he didn't work, he would give some gifts or something, so as to buy playing time for himself.
But who knew that Westphahl was an old pedant who didn't eat hard and soft, smelly and hard like a rotten stone, stubborn. After several rounds of negotiations that were inconclusive, Wright not only failed to get more playing time, but became more and more marginalized.
His defense is indeed far above Gu Yu, and his physical fitness is even more than Gu Yu knows how many streets. But in a bad team, defense is never the first place. What's the use of defending well if you don't even have the ability to put the ball in the basket? You can defend the opponent from 90 points in the game, but you can only score 70 points yourself!
As a result, Wright's resentment became heavier and heavier, and in his depressed mood, he became more and more dependent on one of the things that the athlete could not indulge in - alcohol.
With a constant drinking, Wright's performance is getting worse and worse, and the worse the performance, the less playing time he gets. Under the vicious circle, Wright's position in the team has been completely marginalized.
Now the old man deliberately said this, there is no doubt that it was for Wright.
"In the number three position, we don't have enough depth and the team is looking for a swingman substitute who can play in the second and third positions. Maybe there will be a deal in the future, so I won't mention it here. ”
The old coach didn't say much, and continued to analyze: "In the interior position, we have too many personnel, especially defensive players, and the functions overlap slightly. Jason, Hassan, Samuel, are all good defenders, but what we need now is offense. ”
After saying a few simple words, Westphal took a deep breath and said, "So after a comprehensive analysis, the decision made by the team is as follows!" ”
Everybody, it's quiet.
"Hassan."
"In!"
The big white side stood upright, and he was very nervous.
"You...... For the time being, I will go to the D-League for a period of time, the team management is still very optimistic about your future, and I hope you can perform well and prove to us as soon as possible, prove that you have the quality and become a useful addition to the team. ”
“…… Be! ”
Bai Bian gritted his teeth, although he was a little resentful in his heart, but he looked at the other inside players, and he couldn't compare to this and that, so he finally lowered his head and accepted it.
"It's okay, we're waiting for you here......!"
Gu Yu was also rarely serious, patted Baibian's arm, and comforted.
"You must wait for me, cousin......!"
Bai Bian nodded and said no more.
"Next ......"
Westfaal's eyes sharpened, sweeping towards Wright, who was at the end.
"Antoine Wright, after much consideration, we have decided to terminate the contract with you."
With a bang, Wright's world collapsed.
"We appreciate your defence, we appreciate your dynamism, we appreciate every run and effort you put in on the pitch. But we've also noticed that your relationship with the players is a little delicate. ”
Westphaal tried to weigh his words as carefully as he could, and continued: "I know that you may be a little unconvinced in your heart, thinking that you are better than some people and have the ability and strength to rotate the team. I'll also admit that you're good at a lot of things and have your own set. But ......"
As he spoke, the old man sighed.
"But basketball has never been a one-on-one game from beginning to end, and it doesn't mean that if you are strong, you will definitely be able to beat others. I'm the manager of the team and I have a lot of pressure when I have a rotation plan. I'd love to give you all time to show yourself and bring out the best you can be. But if you don't even have a good relationship with your teammates, who do you think will be willing to cooperate with you more on the field......? ”
These few words simply poked into the deepest part of Wright's heart.
I...... Isn't it good to have a bad relationship with everyone......???
Looking up suddenly, Wright looked around.
What I saw was the look of "although it's a pity, I don't want to defend you" from my teammates.
I......
Wright can't accept that he is so mature, so reasonable in handling the relationship with everyone, and talking and laughing with everyone on the surface.
But why......
Why are you not willing to speak for me???
"Antoine, don't be discouraged!"
Not far away, Gu Yu's voice sounded, and when Wright heard it, he immediately felt a fire in his heart.
"When I first came to the team, I was worse than you, and if it wasn't for everyone to help me and encourage me, I wouldn't have been able to get so many points on the pitch. Your physical fitness is much better than mine, and your talent is stronger than mine, just like white belt, work hard, and one day, you will definitely come back! ”
After Gu Yu finished speaking, everyone nodded and wanted to comfort Wright together.
Wright, however, broke out on the spot.
“…… Don't be so cowardly here! ”
Taking two steps forward, Wright picked up Gu Yu's shirt, his face was flushed with anger, and his muscles burst out and said loudly: "Damn, it's cool, right??" You're happy to see me laid off, right? Usually you have been suppressing me, relying on a good relationship with the coach, relying on a good relationship with DeMarcus and them, you just have a small group, right?! This is the king? That's the fucking Sacramento Kings' shit team culture?!! ”
As he spoke, Wright became more and more angry, and when he spoke, the players on the side clearly smelled that Wright was a burst of wine in his mouth.
"What are you doing! Let go of my cousin! ”
Cousins and White Belt quit and stepped forward to push Wright away.
"Hehe, Hassan...... You're a pen, hahahaha......"
Seeing that Whiteside was still standing up for Gu Yu, Wright laughed out loud angrily: "What do you think you are?" Do you think this guy really treats you as a friend? Fart! Dream your dreams! This guy is a bastard who is inconsistent, usually pretending to be a big grin, and he doesn't know how many vicious thoughts there are in his heart! ”
Seeing that Gu Yu had not spoken, Wright's arrogance became more and more arrogant, and he said loudly: "Help him?" I'm going to be relegated to the lower leagues, and I'm helping him get ahead? He's a penny, you're stupider than him, you're a brainless ......."
"Smack!"
Before Wright could finish the word "", a slap was slapped, and he was slapped in the face.
"Scold me, scold me, you have been laid off, I am unhappy, I am a direct competitor with you, you scold me, I don't take it seriously."
Gu Yu stepped forward, the corners of his mouth turned down, and said in a tone like ice: "But ...... scolding my brother?" Antoine, you, let me down so much. ”
"How the do you dare to hit ......"
"Bang!"
Before Wright's anger was over, Gu Yu slammed a hook into Wright's face.
"...... you?!"
"Get out."
Without looking back, Gu Yu turned around and walked away.
"Say all the good things, don't be ashamed of your face, then get out of my ......!"