Chapter 37: Starters and Crisis of Confidence
Chu Xuan had just walked out of Phil Webb's office when he saw Knoll standing at the door.
As Dande Anthony said, Knoll was too thin. He gave Chu Xuan the feeling that it was like a bamboo pole.
"Hey, Nolens, are you waiting for news here?"
When Noel saw Chu Xuan, a smile of anticipation suddenly appeared on his face, "Yes, sir." Looks like you're done with the meeting, aren't you going to say something to me? ”
Chu Xuan smiled, "Of course, what I want to say is, Nolens, you can think about how to deal with your NBA debut. But too many people don't want you to mess it up. ”
When Knoll heard this, his face became even more joyful: "Did you agree to let me play?" When? ”
Knoll was so excited, he couldn't wait.
Chu Xuan could understand him, so naturally he didn't hide it.
"Tomorrow, against the Kings. I hope you can grasp it and show the world how good Nolan Snorl is. ”
"Really? Oh, God. I'm so happy and I'm going to try to play this game well. No, I'll be prepared. ”
Looking at Noor's excited and incoherent appearance, that kind of joy made Chu Xuan feel that his hard work was not in vain.
"Nolens, I think you need to get your mood right, the NBA game is a very mental test."
After hearing this, Noel immediately nodded: "Okay, Chu." I'll do it. But I need some time to digest, you know, I've waited too long for this day. ”
Chu Xuan nodded: "Does it feel like a dream has come true?" Actually, I have such a dream. You're much luckier than me, though. ”
Noel laughed, feeling that their youngest Lakers assistant coach also had NBA dreams.
"Chu, after you say this, I also feel much luckier. I also understand your expectations and hopes, and I will cherish the status quo I am in. After all, too many people can't play here, so I'm really lucky compared to the vast majority of people. ”
Hearing Noel say this, Chu Xuan nodded with satisfaction in his heart, Noel is a smart guy.
"Nolens, would you like to hear what I think of you?"
Chu Xuan asked with a smile.
Noll was slightly stunned, "Of course I do." ”
In Knoll's view, Chu Xuan's opinion is quite important, after all, Chu Xuan is one of the Lakers' coaches. Of course, he was also ready to accept Chu Xuan's praise for him, such as his talent was very good, his potential was amazing, his conditions were outstanding, and so on.
However, none of the adjectives Knoll had in mind appeared to him.
I only heard Chu Xuan laugh and said, "Actually, the biggest feeling you give me is that you are really too thin, and you need to gain some weight." ”
Nolens couldn't help but be stunned, "Ugh. Well, Chu. I think maybe it's because my meal size is too small, and from today, I will choose to eat more. ”
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Back at the training ground, the players are resting.
Kobe beckoned to Chu Xuan and motioned for him to come over.
"How?"
Chu Xuan was puzzled and said, "What's the matter?" ”
"Nolens's business. Didn't you go and meet to talk about it? Bryant had a strong suspicion in his eyes. The look in his eyes, as if he had some passion for meeting with Phil Webb.
Seeing this, Chu Xuan couldn't help but wipe his sweat: "And Dan is also there." ”
When the words fell, Kobe's eyes suddenly became more strange: "You three? Don't talk about Nolens? So what are you doing? ”
"Poof......
Looking at Kobe's serious appearance, Whiteside finally couldn't help it and burst out laughing.
Chu Xuan glared at him and looked at Kobe Bryant, who was a little naughty: "Of course we talk about Norlens, he will play in tomorrow's game against the King." ”
When Kobe Bryant heard this, he nodded immediately.
Whiteside, who was sitting not far away, frowned slightly when he heard what Chu Xuan said.
"Nolens? Is he back playing? There was a hint of wariness in Whiteside's eyes that only a competitor has.
Chu Xuan smiled, nodded and said, "Well, his knee is completely healed, and tomorrow is the debut of his NBA career." ”
"So what's his position? What was Phil's arrangement for him? ”
Chu Xuan knew what Whiteside wanted to ask, so he didn't hide it at all: "Tomorrow he will play the starter, and you, Hassan, you can only go back to the bench." ”
Whiteside's face suddenly looked a little bad, he finally gained recognition and had a consistent playing time. Now that Noll is suddenly back and has to play as a starter, where will he be happy.
"Are you upset? Haha, Hassan, you can't care about that. For the sake of the team's victory, you have to obey the arrangement. Also, your playing time won't be reduced too much. Chu Xuan explained with a chuckle.
He didn't want Whiteside to have any prejudices against Knoll because of this, after all, he wanted to make the two of them into twin towers, and naturally he didn't want to see the two unable to coexist.
"Chu, you don't have to worry. I don't have any opinion, it's just that I think he'd better prove himself in tomorrow's game. ”
There was a scrappy look on Whiteside's face, and he wasn't afraid of a challenge.
Bryant suddenly laughed at this moment: "Hassan is right, he needs to prove himself." This will make the relationship between their teammates better. Otherwise, it will only be the opposite. ”
When Chu Xuan heard this, he couldn't help but feel indignant in his heart. Kobe Bryant is right, in the NBA, it's about strength. Strong talents will gain recognition and friendship. If a person's strength is not good, but he is reused, it will only attract criticism and dissatisfaction.
"Kobe, you have to know that Nolens is the guy you fancie. I think you'll have to be like me and expect him to play a little bit more unexpectedly tomorrow. Chu Xuan chuckled.
"Yes, of course I look forward to it. But that's just anticipation, isn't it? No one can help him. ”
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After learning that Noren Snoll was going to start, there was still some discussion within the Lakers.
There are quite a few complaints about this decision, of course, it is a group of inside players.
Among them, the most dangerous are Thackeray, Whiteside and Jordan Hill.
You must know that in today's Lakers, it is impossible for Gasol to start the position of power forward, so he has a stable playing time.
And all the while, Thackeray, Hill and Whiteside have divided the rest of their time, which makes their competition a lot smaller. It's like Whiteside and Jordan Hill, both of whom have been starters.
As for Thackeray, he was also able to get a consistent 10-15 minutes of playing time.
Now, Knoll has returned from injury as a potential stock and has played as the starting center. In this way, the three of them serve as substitutes at the same time, and the time they can play is naturally greatly reduced.
Therefore, when Knoll came to the training ground, these three guys had to give Knoll a face.
Chu Xuan witnessed this scene, but did not express any opinion. Because he thinks that there is competition to be pressure, and pressure is the only way to play well, and under the good ball, it is the Lakers who will naturally benefit.