Chapter 110: Confused Old Coach K
On the afternoon of April 5, 2010, the much-anticipated March Madness Championship title match was about to begin.
Thanks to the groundbreaking article in the Washington Post, the afternoon pre-match press conference became the second most important event of the game after the championship!
The entire Emmelica big media sent their own reporters, and as soon as the press conference was set up, a large group of reporters and photographers set up video and audio recording equipment at the venue.
Such a big movement made the staff in charge of security on the scene startled!
What's the situation?
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Due to the huge flow of people at the scene, the security personnel had to temporarily increase the number of people to ensure the order and safety of the press conference.
An hour before the start of the press conference, the scene was full of reporters from major famous media, many of whom were late, or the coffee table was not big enough, so they could only stand in those corners, without even a chair.
But no one complains, because they know that they are not here today to enjoy life, but to make a big news!
Compared to the big news, it doesn't matter what seats are not seats!
……
In such a warm atmosphere, the time for the pre-game press conference has finally arrived!
Coach K, the veteran of Duke University, took Jon Schell and Kyle Singrad to the press conference first!
When Kel Singrad saw that there were so many people at the press conference, he couldn't help but burst into a foul language.
"Hold the grass? Why are there so many journalists today? ”
Jon Shel, who was next to him, looked more calm, he pouted coolly, then shook his head and said, "Do you need to ask?" They must be optimistic that we will win the championship! ”
Singler was stunned for a moment, then nodded approvingly.
The old Coach K, who was walking in front, deliberately straightened his face and whispered a lesson to his two disciples.
"There are too many reporters today, I will talk less later, don't talk if you don't know how to answer, let me come!"
With his experience, he has never seen this kind of pomp in the NCAA finals, so he naturally pays attention to the twelve-point score, for fear that his players will say the wrong thing in front of reporters.
The three of them, one in front of the other, slowly walked into the scene of the press conference.
The photographers at the scene immediately aimed their lenses at this side, and most of the reporters were also ready to move, for fear of being preempted by others.
Seeing that these reporters were so excited, Kellsinger couldn't help but straighten his chest and make himself look more dignified.
Jon Scheer on the side, although he said it disdainfully, he also secretly held his head high, so as to leave a good impression on reporters and photographers!
The three of them walked over to the Duke press conference table and sat down.
Coach K was about to make an opening remark into the microphone, when suddenly all the reporters and photographers rushed in the direction they came!
A few reporters even tripped over the equipment wires of other teams and almost fell into!
Old Coach K: ?
Jon Shear: ?
Kelsengrad: ?
The three of them immediately looked towards the reporter's target, and when their eyes shifted to the other side, the brains of the three masters and apprentices instantly shut down!
It turned out that at some point, Pastner walked out with Li Kaiming and Elliott Williams and sat on the table at the University of Memphis on the other side of the venue!
Watching the reporters burrow into the University of Memphis like a fishy dingot, Kellsinger swallowed a mouthful of saliva and asked, puzzled, "What's going on?" ”
The well-informed old K was also shocked by this battle, and after watching it blankly with his mouth open for a long time, he came back to his senses and looked at Jon Shelle on the side with wide eyes, "Jon, do you know why?" ”
Although Jon Sher was also taken aback by this scene, he still maintained his basic composure, and after thinking for a while, he found the answer in his mind, "It seems that the media said that there was a fight in the Memphis locker room?" ”
Coach K: ......
On the other side of the room, at a desk at the University of Memphis.
As soon as Li Kaiming sat down, more than a dozen reporters began to ask questions one by one.
"Lee, what do you think of that Washington Post article?"
"Lee, is the Tigers infighting real?"
"Lee, are you really the illegitimate son of the director of the University of Memphis' athletic department?"
……
This messy question was thrown up one by one, which made the more patient Li Kaiming a little big for a while!
Especially what kind of bastard is that?
There were also a lot of reporters in front of Pastner, he pressed his arms down in the air, and then said loudly, "Journalists, let's come one by one if you have questions, and at today's press conference, you will learn everything you want to know!" ”
As soon as these words came out, the reporters at the scene fell silent.
It's all big media with heads and faces, not roadside paparazzi, and the basic professionalism is still there, and after hearing Pastner's words, they returned to their respective positions.
Seeing that order had been restored to order at the scene for the time being, Pastner nodded, "Okay, the first question of the day, who will come first?" ”
As soon as the words fell, all the reporters in the audience raised their hands!
Pastner looked around, and finally ordered a CBS reporter, after all, CBS is the official broadcaster of the NCAA, and the face should still be given.
When the CBS reporter saw that he had been given a spot on the first question, he immediately stood up and threw out the first question.
"Coach Josh Pastner, what do you think of that article published in The Washington Post today?"
CBS is worthy of being a big media, and the quality of reporters is also first-class, and the first question was asked to the hearts of all the reporters present!
Pastner replied into the microphone, "I only saw that article a while ago, and honestly, it's well written!" ”
Hearing Pastner's comments, the whole scene instantly erupted into discussions!
Pastner actually thinks that the article is well written? It seems that there is a chance that Memphis has infighting!
Seeing that the order of the scene was in danger of getting out of control again, Pastner immediately went on to explain, "I said it well, and I mean that from the author's point of view, it is well written!" ”
The audience fell silent again.
Pastner's expression did not change in the slightest, and he continued, "This Mr. Lawrence knows a thing or two out of context, and he is a good player with rhythm, and so far, his purpose has been achieved!" ”
The CBS reporter continued, "So, do you think everything in the article is untrue?" ”
Pasterna shook his head and smiled, "Letting Li Kaiming start is the result of my discussion with the coaching staff, and you have also seen the effect of his starting, is it possible that he can't start?" ”
The reporters on the scene were silent, yes, if a player of Li Kaiming's level is allowed to play as a substitute, it will be the real big news!
Seeing that the first answer was good, Pastner continued while the iron was hot, "As for what Mr. Lawrence said, I suppressed the other players of the Tigers and let Li Kaiming play more and make more shots, that is even more nonsense!" ”
Pastner's next words made the entire press conference scene quiet.
"Li Kaiming's number of shots is indeed the most, which is not wrong, but his efficiency is also the highest in the team, which Mr. Lawrence did not mention!"
"If a player can take more shots while still being more efficient than everyone else, why not let him shoot more?"
"If the Tigers have other players who are more efficient than Li Kaiming, I can make him shoot more than Li Kaiming!"
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