Chapter 11 It seems to be called moving
In the end, the Heat lost the game 76-84, Wade played two quarters and rested, and the Pistons did the main team. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
In the preseason, everyone came to hone the lineup, Beasley did not have a chance to play again in the second half, and the opposite Starkey scored 23 points alone to become the best player of the game.
Although it was a terrible fight, Spo still brought him to the press conference.
"Michael, how did you feel about the first game of your career? Is it bad? ”
"Did your performance in this game have anything to do with your ankle injury?"
"Is there anything you'd like to say about Prince's takedown-style foul?"
Beasley's ass was the target of public criticism before he could sit down, and he was completely overwhelmed by the rhetoric of so many reporters.
Spoo on the side motioned for everyone to be quiet, and then he spoke, "Uh... We lost today, it was our first pre-season game and unfortunately we didn't get off to a good start. Michael didn't play well today, he didn't play as well as he should. Well... Now ask questions, one by one! ”
"Mr. Spoelstra, this is your first game in charge, do you feel stressed to take over the reins from Mr. Riley?" A question was immediately asked by a reporter.
"Of course, Pat Riley was my mentor and I learned a lot from him, he was a great coach!" Spo replied.
Then the conversation turned to Beasley, "Michael Beasley, how much do you rate for your first career fight?" ”
"Sorry, excuse me, I'm going to correct what you just said, it's just a preseason game, who cares? I'm done, please continue. Wade, who was sitting next to Beasley, stepped forward to help the little brother out.
Beasley glanced at Wade gratefully, then answered the reporter's question, "Uh... Today I... I don't know what to say, but I played very, very, very badly! So I can only give myself a zero score. ”
The reporter was unrelenting, "In the first quarter, you had a conflict with Prince, Hamilton and others, what do you think of this incident?" ”
"I think that foul is very dirty, and that's not what a basketball player should do!" Beasley said solemnly.
"Is this conflict affecting your next performance?" The reporter borrowed the topic to play.
Beasley, of course, was not stupid enough to say that his poor performance had something to do with his opponent, he said lightly: "Of course not, everything is my own reason." ”
He then answered several more questions, and the reporters finally turned their guns on Wade.
"Dwyan, what's your goal for the new season?" This is a reporter for the Miami Herald.
Wade replied simply: "The championship, of course, the championship, our goal every season is the championship!" ”
"But the Heat finished last season at the bottom of the league, so are you aiming too high?" Another reporter said with bad intentions.
Wade snorted coldly when he heard this: "We'll wait and see!" ”
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After the press conference, Wade and Beasley walked out of the arena together.
"I'll send you back?" Wade asked. He knew Beasley hadn't bought a car yet.
Beasley wanted to refuse, but Wade didn't give him a chance to speak, "I want to talk to you, come on, get in the car!" ”
In the car, Wade drove quietly, and Beasley walked on thin ice.
"Boy, am I that scary?" Wade said, glancing at Beasley.
"No... Nope. "Beasley was embarrassed.
Wade smiled: "Stinky boy, you were hit like this after you didn't play well in a preseason game?" ”
Beasley was silent.
"I said, you forgot when you chased me? Where did all your courage and hard work go that day? Wade asked.
Seeing that Beasley still lowered his head, Wade was a little upset, he stopped the car and shouted to Beasley: "Michael, this is not the end of the world!" ”
He took a deep breath, then turned his head to look out the window at the busy streets of Miami, "Michael, you can't be like this, it's just a game, everyone has bad times, I don't blame you." ”
Beasley looked up at Wade.
"If memory serves, I scored five points on 2-of-12 shooting in Game 2 of my rookie season and four points on 1-of-9 shooting in Game 3. I'll never forget how people questioned me back then! ”
"Hehe, people say that '03 is the platinum generation, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are the peerless two proud, they are used to ignoring me."
"So I practiced like crazy so that one day I could be the talk of the town."
"That year's finals, you know, the moment I lifted the trophy, I felt like it was all worth it! No matter how hard it is, it's worth it! ”
"Michael, when you get the taste of that, you'll understand that a bad performance is nothing! It's true! ”
Wade said, Beasley listened.
Then the car fell silent again, and after a long time, Beasley finally spoke: "Dwyan, I see! ”
"Come on, it'll be fine." Wade smiled at the corner of his mouth.
The car started moving again.
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Back at the apartment, Beasley lay down on the couch to calm down.
This apartment was rented by him last week, it is not big, but it is close to the arena.
At this time, the phone rang, Beasley picked it up, and it was Durant calling.
"Hey Michael, are you alright?"
"Kevin, I'm playing so badly!"
"It's going to be okay, my good brother, who didn't come here like this!"
"Well, I'm much better now, thank you for your concern."
"Are you still polite to me? Okay, I'm relieved to know you're okay, I'm busy, I'm free to talk! ”
"Bye-bye."
"Bye."
Hanging up the phone, Beasley felt as if something was churning in his chest.
That kind of thing seems to be called moving.
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On October 10, the Heat lost 98-103 to the New Jersey Nets, and Beasley played better than the last time, shooting 3-of-7 from the field and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line, scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
On the 13th, the Heat lost to the Nets again, and Beasley had 11 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.
On the 19th, the Magic bloodied Miami, 73-96, Beasley had 14 points and 7 rebounds.
On the 22nd, the Grizzlies gave the Heat their first preseason win, and Beasley made a lot of good shots in this game, he cut 9 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 blocks.
On the 24th, the Heat visited the New Orleans Hornets and lost again, Beasley had 14 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
In five consecutive games, Beasley's performance has gradually stabilized, although he is still very iron on the offensive end, his defense is very hard, his passing ability has improved, and his teammates have become more and more tacit with him.
On October 25, the Heat traveled to San Antonio for their final preseason game against the Spurs.
Wade was out of the game, and he sat on the sidelines in a suit and leather shoes.
Spo sent on Cook to replace Wade, and the rest of the lineup remained unchanged.
The Spurs' starting lineup is Parker, Finley, Roger Mason, Bonner and Duncan.
As usual, Spo arranged the same tactics, Beasley still has unlimited firing rights, he is a high-ranking rookie selected by the Heat, of course the Heat has to cultivate him well, it is impossible to give up directly because he played poorly, the players are growing slowly.
It didn't take long for the game to begin.