Chapter 38: The President Scolded the Reporter
New York reporters had the sharpest noses, and the news of Chuck Daley's visit to the Knicks' training gym soon became known. Everyone has speculated whether the diminutive president of the Knicks wants to appoint Daley as head coach?
If Li Wei appoints Daley as the head coach, there will be no black spot at all.
When everyone is Phil Jackson, you can say, "My grandma can win a championship when she coaches a player like Jordan!" β
When everyone blacked Pat Riley, they could say, "My grandma's team could have won the championship if it had Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson!" β
But champion coach Chuck Daley, not to mention the top 10 superstars in history, even MVP-level players have never appeared on his team. You can't say that my grandmother can win the championship with Bill Ranbir, right?
If you really say that, it would be too much to exalt Ranbir, not to mention basketball critics, even if you just pick out an ordinary fan, you can refute you so much that you don't even know what your grandmother's last name is!
"What should I do, our "The Most Mentally Retarded President in History" series is only in its fifth season, and he suddenly became smarter?"
"Speaking of which, the fact that he invited celebrities to the management a few days ago was not hacked, and hiring Daley may be the idea of celebrities!"
"It's so boring!"
Daley became the head coach of the Knicks, and although it can be called big news, it is not a topical topic. Journalists need the kind of report that is fresh, hot, and exciting!
For example, the previous "The Most Mentally Retarded President in History" series was very topical. Critics from all walks of life crossed the sea with eight immortals, each showing their magical powers, and used every means to analyze how much Li Wei's transaction had lost.
Now everyone is looking forward to the sixth season, the president suddenly has a sharp increase in IQ, and he has made a decision that is too wise to be wise, how can this continue to be criticized?
If Li Wei made another decision, even if it was a shrewd operation, the reporters would try their best to analyze it as a mentally retarded operation, so as to continue the next season of the mentally handicapped president series.
But if you hire Daley, even if you reverse black and white, you can't say that the sun is black, right? Even if you insist that the sun is dark, the fans won't buy it!
Could it be that the mentally handicapped president series of blockbusters is going to end here?
When the David Blacks were hesitating, the notice came, and the Knicks were going to hold a press conference!
Chuck Daley, a first-generation coach, joins the coaching staff, and the Knicks, of course, have to hold a formal press conference. This is a sign of respect for the coach and a promotion to the team.
New York is the largest metropolis in the United States, and the Knicks, as the home team of this city, are also the most popular in the NBA. An injury to a fringe player on the team will generate more reports than the main members of the small-ball teams who will be reimbursed for the season.
There is a famous saying that if you love someone, send him to New York because it is heaven, and if you hate someone, send him to New York because it is hell.
This city, it is prosperous, bright, and bright, but it is also degenerate, erosive, and drunk. In Li Wei's previous life, I don't know how many stars came here, and their state would decline rapidly, or even collapse.
Now that the Knicks are going to hold a press conference, reporters from major newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and the Internet in New York immediately flock to them. Ironically, these reporters don't have the happy expressions on their faces when they encounter big news.
They're even struggling!
A few days ago, everyone was too comfortable to black Li Weihei, and as soon as this report came out today, if you praise Li Wei's wisdom, you are slapping yourself in the face, but if you don't boast, it's obviously a wise operation, you can't just say a word, right?
The Knicks hosted the press conference with four people, namely team president Li Wei, vice president KC Jones, general manager Dennis Johnson, and new assistant coach Chuck Daley.
In this era, news does not spread as fast as in the Internet era, and many things will only be known to reporters after the official announcement. As soon as Li Wei and the others sat down, all kinds of long guns and short guns immediately stretched out and asked Chuck Daley if he had become the head coach of the Knicks.
"We're excited to introduce the new assistant coach of the Knicks, Chuck Daley, and we believe he's a great fit for our team," said KC Jones. β
"Assistant coach?" The reporters opened their eyes wide.
A generation of famous coach Chuck Daley is only an assistant coach?
What head coach in the world has such a great ability to let Chuck Daley play?
Even Cardinal Auerbach, I'm afraid he doesn't have such a big face, right?
Manina Varro, a reporter for the New York Post, said, "Mr. Jones, are you right? Is Mr. Daley an assistant coach? β
KC Jones nodded.
An ESPN reporter asked, "Mr. Jones, why don't you hire Mr. Chuck Daley as head coach?" β
Chuck Daly said, "I'll talk about this." David did initially have the idea of having me as head coach, but because I'm old and not in good shape, it's still too difficult to be a head coach, so at most I can help with some of the assistant coaching work. β
"Wow!" Everyone was amazed.
Chuck Daley, one of the top ten NBA coaches, the champion coach, and the most powerful Dream Team head coach in history, actually became an assistant coach!
This is probably the biggest assistant coach in history, right?
It's really awesome that the Knicks can hire such an assistant coach!
New York Post reporter Manina Varro hastened to ask: "Generally speaking, teams only appoint new assistant coaches after the head coach has been chosen. Could it be that the head coach of the Knicks has been decided? β
Dennis Johnson nodded, cleared his throat and said: "Regarding the selection of the head coach of the team, after careful consideration and careful study, we unanimously agree that it is most suitable for Mr. Li Wei, the president of the team, to serve as the president!" β
The scene suddenly became dead silent!
Then there was a "boom", as if boiling water!
The head coach of the Knicks is actually Li Wei? That dwarf president Li Wei, who is only 1.45 meters?
With his height, even if he stands on a chair on the sidelines, he can't reach the knees of the players, right?
Can this kind of person be a head coach?
"Mr. Johnson, are you serious?" Michelle Lawrence, a reporter for the New York Daily News, screamed at the top of her voice.
Dennis Johnson nodded: "Of course, David has all the qualities that we look for as a manager, and in the game, he will definitely be a leader, a teacher, and a student." We think he's the right fit and can get the most out of this team. β
The reporters were stunned.
Times have really changed, and even a rectum like Dennis Johnson can speak clichΓ©s!
Such a short president, who has never worked in basketball, would be the most suitable person for the team?
Do you bully everyone who doesn't understand the ball?
Alain Hann, a reporter for cable television, exclaimed, "I think this arrangement is crazy. Mr. Lee, do you know what tactics are required in NBA games? Are you really sure you can be the head coach of a professional team? β
Li Wei picked up the microphone and said, "Are you questioning my ability?" β
"As far as I know, you're just a college graduate this year, and you're majoring in medicine, so you have nothing to do with basketball!" β
Li Wei smiled lightly.
This is nonsense, if I studied basketball, how would I be willing to lead the team to mess up?
This year, the real coach, who doesn't cherish his feathers?
However, as soon as he became the head coach, he must not show his cowardice to the media, let alone say that he is not good!
The young president raised his head and said arrogantly: "Your reason sounds very good, so tell me, what is Abraham Lincoln's college major?" Does it have anything to do with the president? β
"Huh?" Alan Hahn choked on.
One of the greatest presidents in American history, Abraham Lincoln, never went to college at all!
Frank Isola, a reporter for the New York Daily News, said, "Mr. Lee, you mean you have what it takes to coach a team?" β
Li Wei said lightly: "Whether I have the ability to coach or not, after the start of the new season, everyone will know by looking at the results of the Knicks." Grades are made, not spoken! β
The atmosphere was a little stagnant at this time, and the New York Post reporter suddenly asked, "Mr. Lee, why did you trade Ewing and only trade him for a Garnett?" There are rumors that you have a conflict with Ewing, is it true? β
The Daily News reporter said: "Mr. Li, what do you think about trading your aunt for John Williams plus a second-round pick?" The aunt who used to be an All-Star starter is only worth a draft pick in the second half of the second round in your eyes? β
Another reporter also said: "Mr. Li ......"
Li Wei frowned.
Journalists in New York are the best at making a fuss, trying to make big news all day long. The last time he was interviewed at the airport, many of his words were taken out of context and escalated to the point of outrage among fans.
Looking at the reporters' posture today, he understands that no matter how he answers these questions, the result will be the same, and the media will definitely continue to take things out of context and hack him desperately!
Since he was looking for faults, he didn't bother to be polite: "I don't want to answer your questions one by one." Your question, in a nutshell, is that you think the Knicks are losing money on the trade, right? β
The cable TV reporter said: "You are not only suffering, you are simply exchanging a dollar for a penny!" β
Li Wei smiled coldly: "Do you know why I have hundreds of millions of assets, but you don't?" Just because you can't settle accounts! When you can understand how profitable these trades are, you can make a fortune! β
"Ahh
All the reporters were stunned.