Chapter 149: The First Launch

Before the Knicks signed Yi Jianlian, the team's 15-man roster was full, and Wang Zhuo deliberately communicated with the management to cut a marginal water cooler player. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info

said that it was communication, in fact, it was Wang Zhuo's personal instruction, because Wang Zhuo's status in the Knicks was pushed to the supreme position, as long as it was Wang Zhuo's proposal, Zen Master and Dolan were completely in favor of it, even if it was a trade for Anthony, I am afraid that Zen Master and Dolan would nod, let alone cut a marginal player.

Yi Jianlian settled in New York, completely relying on Wang Zhuo's control, paving the way for Yi Jianlian behind the scenes, although it is a two-year contract, because this season's schedule has passed half, so Yi Jianlian can actually only get half of this season's salary, 800,000, whether the team option will be implemented next season, it depends on Yi Jianlian's performance in the next period.

Rao is so, Yi Jianlian also feels that this is a godsend, and having a chance means that there is hope, even the fans of Yi Jianlian on the other side of the ocean think that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Yi Jianlian to prove himself.

During the next day's team training time, Wang Zhuo got up early, and when he came to the training ground, a slender and upright figure was doing shooting practice on the court, and the figure was none other than Yi Jianlian, who joined the team on the first day.

"UAE, remember, no matter who the opponent is, stay confident, only if you have the ball in your hands, you can choose to finish the attack."

Wang Zhuo walked to the side of the training ground, and when he watched Yi Jianlian shoot several long-range shots within the three-point line in a row, he motioned for Yi Jianlian to stop temporarily, called him to the sidelines, and admonished with a serious expression.

"I ...... No problem. ”

There is always a pause before Yi Jianlian answers, proving that he has never been able to defeat the demon of unconfidence.

When the team's training camp began, Wang Zhuo tried to use Yi Jianlian as the offensive core according to Yi Jianlian's best medium and long-range shooting method, and created several sets of offensive tactics.

After several failed shots, Yi Jianlian finally slowly found the feeling of shooting, after a block and dismantling cover, moved horizontally to the three-point line near the free throw circle, received Rose's breakthrough shot, dry pull jump shot, hit a hollow ball, and later, Yi Jianlian's number of hits increased, and the run-in with the players was very fast.

"This kid's talent and skills are very average, is it just because he is also yellow-skinned that he can be so appreciated by the coach?"

The whole morning of team training revolved around Yi Jianlian, Wang Zhuo's approach naturally aroused the criticism of some players, and when the training was over, Grant pulled O'Quinn aside and discussed with him in a whisper.

"The coach has his own arrangements, you are not very valued in your first season in the league, train hard, victory is the ultimate thing, if the coach hears us talking about him behind his back, be careful and walk around."

O'Quinn raised his head cautiously, glanced at Wang Zhuo, and reminded Grant with a strong vigilance, as soon as he finished speaking, O'Quinn suddenly found that Wang Zhuo's eyes were staring at him directly, and his sharp eyes seemed to be able to see through what he was feeling, so frightened that O'Quinn hurriedly closed his mouth and lowered his head to avoid colliding with Wang Zhuo's eyes.

"UAE, you started the evening game, notify you in advance, be mentally prepared and perform well."

At this time, Wang Zhuo suddenly announced that Yi Jianlian would be the team's starting power forward in the home game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the evening.

Not only was everyone present full of consternation, but even Yi Jianlian felt that he had heard it wrong, and after shaking his head, he realized that he had heard it correctly, opened his mouth wide in shock, and nodded vigorously.

"Kyle, Fang Cai's words must have been heard by the coach, and you will be unlucky."

When Grant heard this, he leaned over to O'Quin's ear, covered his mouth with his hand, and whispered, with a slight hint of schadenfreude in his tone.

It's no wonder that Grant gloated, after all, in the few games that Porzingis missed, O'Quinn was ordered to support the Knicks' restricted area with Noah to ensure that the Knicks could continue to move forward in difficulties.

"Blanton, you replace Jerry as the starting point guard in the evening."

As soon as Grant's words mocking O'Quinn were finished, he heard Wang Zhuo's next sentence, and the whole person was instantly bad, and he didn't know if Wang Zhuo was experimenting with new tactics or really hearing him and O'Quin's whispering, and deliberately punished him slightly, no matter what the case was, the result of the fact was that Wang Zhuo's order was irresistible, and Grant was destined to sit on the bench tonight.

"Coach, I think I'm better off the bench, I'm ......"

In the following training, Yi Jianlian has been receiving strange glances from his teammates, which made him feel uncomfortable, and finally, at the end of the training, the players all went back to the locker room, and only Wang Zhuo and Yi Jianlian were left on the field, Yi Jianlian timidly walked to Wang Zhuo's side, and said in a voice like a mosquito.

"Stop, no one can change the coach's arrangement, and the only consequence of questioning the coach's lineup is to stay on the bench forever until he is traded or retired."

Yi Jianlian's lack of confidence finally aroused Wang Zhuo's dissatisfaction, and without waiting for Yi Jianlian's words to finish, Wang Zhuo directly interrupted Yi Jianlian, and criticized and warned in a loud voice.

"Thank you coach for your trust, I will try to play well."

Yi Jianlian had only heard of Wang Zhuo's strictness, but now that he had learned it in person, his legs trembled violently, and he hurriedly changed his words, and his tone became a little firmer.

"It's not that it will, but it will, there are not many opportunities to start, if you don't grasp it well and take the opportunity to make a name for yourself, the road in the future will only get narrower and narrower."

Wang Zhuo's serious expression eased slightly, and then he admonished bitterly, somewhat hating iron but not steel.

"Definitely."

Yi Jianlian raised his head, looking at the inviolable majesty emanating from Wang Zhuo's body, his confidence instantly doubled, and he shouted loudly, his eyes resolute and resolute.

In fact, in Yi Jianlian's heart, he also wants to play a good performance tonight, fight against his old boss Lakers, and prove himself, but his lack of confidence makes him think from the bottom of his heart that he is indeed not qualified to continue to play in the NBA, and at this time, Wang Zhuo's words are completely a shot of energy.

On January 24, the last game before Chinese New Year's Eve in 2016, Madison Square Garden Arena, Yi Jianlian will be the team's starting power forward, performing his debut in the Knicks, and facing the old owner Lakers, whether he can defeat himself, defeat the Lakers, win respect, in the eyes of more than a billion Chinese, success or failure in this move. (To be continued.) )