Chapter 7 Some Minor Changes
Since playing at his best against the Trail Blazers, everyone felt he had changed the day after training.
This change may seem like a feeling to others, but it cannot be expressed in words. In fact, Li Cheng has indeed changed. His self-confidence comes from within, and it is no longer the same as before, just a kind of self-feeling good of the rich second generation.
Head coach O'Brien also did feel the change in Li Cheng, in training. Li Cheng dared to express himself even more, and he no longer hesitated when it was time to make a move.
"Maybe it's time to give this Chinese kid more playing time!" O'Brien secretly observed Li Cheng for a long time during training, and finally came to this conclusion.
They will have two days off after the Pacers' game against the Trail Blazers, after which they will be at home to take on the Boston Celtics.
In the summer of '07, Boston got Ray Allen and Garnett "The Wolf King". These two superstars, plus the Green Shirts' "Truth" Pierce, make up the feared Big Three.
It is worth mentioning that this winter, the Los Angeles Lakers "robbed" the Grizzlies and got All-Star power forward Pau Gasol to find the last cornerstone of the Purple and Gold Building.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, the yellow-green rivals, seem to be getting better and better, and they are both resurrected this season.
However, compared to those two super teams with deep heritage, the Pacers obviously do not have such a thick historical background, and it is really unknown how long it will take them to get out of the pain of Miller's retirement.
Li Cheng changed his "equipment" early in the locker room and sat on the chair, waiting for the start of the game, he felt very good in the previous warm-up, and he was looking forward to having a good watch tonight.
After the table of the last game, Li Cheng finally walked out of that dark corner, how could he be willing to fall back again? Especially since he also got a system of the fantasy world, how could he be willing to continue to be mediocre? One step at a time to become a superstar is what he needs to work on now.
Granger put down his phone, glanced at Li Cheng, who seemed to be listening carefully to the teacher's class, and laughed: "Li, the coach hasn't come in yet!" Why are you sitting so well? ”
Li Cheng smiled awkwardly and said, "I'm a little nervous today." ”
"Haha! In the past, you didn't wake up before every competition, but how did you change sex today? Granger was teasing, but he was genuinely happy. There are many differences in the personalities of Interceptor and Li Cheng, but since they met, they have become very good friends.
Granger grew up in the slums, but he was completely insulated from the dark side of the slums, thanks to his father.
Granger once said, "If I didn't get home before dinner one day, and for no good reason, my father would kill me." ”
Granger's strict father makes him different from many slum kids, and he never bullies newcomers on the team. This is also the reason why Li Chenghui chose to make friends with Granger.
In addition, Li Cheng and Granger are both people who put their friends first. These are the reasons why the two of them have a very good relationship.
Li Cheng pursed his lips and did not speak. He was a little nervous and a little excited, and tonight he had to seize every second of the opportunity to play and get himself out of the dark corner of the "water cooler keeper". Therefore, tonight's game is no less important to Li Cheng than the finals, and it can be said that tonight's game is Li Cheng's finals.
Apart from Granger, Li Cheng has no other friends in the team. He sat in his chair and talked to Granger, and as time passed quickly, O'Brien pushed open the locker room door with a smile.
"Guys, our opponents are strong tonight, but we still have to give our best table to entertain our guests. This is the Conseth Arena, and this is our home stadium. O'Brien did a pre-game mobilization, motivated the players, and then stopped talking.
He asked the players to adjust themselves in the locker room, and he was not prepared to win tonight's game, so he did not make any special tactical arrangements, and the tactics were just as they were in the usual training.
However, after O'Brien finished speaking, he deliberately glanced at Li Cheng.
"Lee looks in good shape, let's consider playing a little more minutes with him tonight!" O'Brien made a secret decision in his mind.
Within minutes, a member of staff came to inform them that it was time to show up. At this time, O'Brien stepped aside, and little O'Neill, who was dressed in a suit, stood up first.
Little O'Neill stood at the door of the locker room, raised his right hand and shouted: "Guys, victory is ours!" ”
"Victory is ours!" Everyone also shouted in unison, but this voice had little morale.
It's a tradition for the Pacers, but now that the Pacers are so bad, it's just a formality.
Standing in the players' tunnel and preparing to play, Li Cheng's heartbeat accelerated a little, which was more nervous than when he first appeared.
The live DJ began to announce the names of the players in turn, but most of his previous names did not cause much reaction from the fans, only some symbolic applause. However, the treatment Li Cheng received today was different from the previous ones.
When Li Cheng appeared on the stage, the DJ's voice also had more excitement/emotion. He shouted: "Next, the next one is a defender from China, No. 23, Li-"
The cheers weren't too loud, but they were able to take the lead among the substitutes.
Li Cheng ran out of the players' tunnel with a smile on his face, and judging from the reaction of the audience, his status has risen a lot now. You know, when he played in the first few games, there were still some sporadic boos on the scene!
"That Chinese hit the final goal on the court!"
"Yes! That shooting posture is very handsome, and I don't know what kind of table he will have tonight. ”
"He's so handsome!"
Many viewers are discussing Li Cheng, after all, Li Cheng's lore is a very good highlight among the Pacers who have lost all the way recently.
And on the sidelines, there was a small group of Chinese. They are all overseas Chinese from Indianapolis, and Li Cheng's lore also gave those overseas Chinese some desire to pay for the game on the spot.
It wasn't long before the discussion about Lee Cheng was drowned out in the cheers of the main players, especially Granger, who seemed to shake the walls when he came on the pitch.
After all, the current Pacers have hit rock bottom, and Granger is the hope of the Pacers' rebirth.
After coming on the court, Li Chengcheng sat on the bench, but his position was much higher. Although a game doesn't say anything, it can change something temporarily.
PS: It's recommended this week.,There should be another chapter in the evening.,Ask for some recommendations.,Collection~~