The day after the loss to the Spurs, the Wizards announced that Jordan would miss the game against the Rockets due to tenosynovitis.

Yu Fei took the race against the rocket extremely seriously.

Because it's Eddie Griffin's team.

Before the draft began, Yu Fei was treated as a yellow version of Griffin, and he was replaced by Griffin in the draft.

The New Jersey Nets were going to draft him with the No. 7 pick, but changed their minds when they found out that there was an opportunity to select Griffin. As it turned out, they didn't love Griffin that much, and on draft night, Griffin, like Yu Fei, was traded before he could become a real Nets (Cavaliers) player.

In the end, the Rockets still got Griffin, the top pick in Rudy Tomjanovic's mind, and his performance in his rookie season was not as expected, but at least it was a big disappointment.

Not strong enough, no NBA-level reliable skills, athletic ability is top but is flying, easy to foul, short-tempered and not diligent in training, like Yu Fei, untaught, but without Yu Fei's instant combat power.

In the Wizards' game against the Rockets, Yu Fei couldn't play with Griffin because the opponent was just an inconsequential substitute.

Although the Rockets have the star backcourt of Steve Francis and Catino Mobley, the attributes of these two are too obvious, and there is no pillar defensive core on the inside.

In this game, Yu Fei played 34 minutes, shot 11 of 17, and scored a career-high 28 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, leading the team to win while also unlocking the first triple-double record of his career.

Kwame Brown and Richard Hamilton were the main beneficiaries of Yu's triple-double performance.

Brown played a season-high 26 minutes tonight and also reached a milestone night, unlocking his first career double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Hamilton scored 25 points as the second-leading scorer and was Yu Fei's most trusted teammate on the court.

"Young people need to stand up, I've always said that, and tonight they stepped up." Collins laughed, "Even Michael would have laughed when he saw it." ”

Yu Fei and Griffin's first NBA matchup was a good gimmick, after all, they had already formed a conflict because of a fight during the tryout last time, and Tomjanovic did not have the slightest idea of catering to the expectations of the outside world, and always pressed Griffin to prevent him from meeting Yu Fei.

Griffin could only play at the end of the break, and in the end he only played 9 minutes, and his performance was terrible, shooting 1 of 5 from the field, which was completely incomparable to Brown, and it was even more heaven and earth than Yu Fei.

"We're in great shape!" Hamilton was excited, "This is proof of the rise of the New Jie Gang!" We've got Big Fly, we've got Big K (Kwame Brown), and I, and the rest of us, and the future legion that belongs to us has begun to reach its potential! ”

Hamilton was so excited because Yu Fei didn't expect it, the boss was just going to cash in the future after a break, this is to force Da Dan back?

Then there was Yu Fei's interview.

The reporter asked him how great he felt about the Rockets' triple-double, and Yu Fei responded: "It's not bad, it would be even better if I could have a good game with Eddie, I really want to play with him, because there are many people who say that he is the black version of me." ”

Yu Fei ended the night with a taunt that everyone could understand, and then, when the Wizards flew to Dallas, Jordan returned to the team.

'No problem, I can come back in the next game.'

Since Jordan is coming back, it will definitely come.

"It's a real joy and I can't wait to hear the creative journalists ask me after the game how I can help my boss on the field!"

Yu Fei continued to be yin and yang, and the game that night was not difficult, because the Mavericks' interior core Dirk Nowitzki took a break for hip tension.

As if he wanted to prove that his leg was fine, Jordan played 42 minutes in the game against the Mavericks, but shot 7-of-21 from the field, scoring a team-high score with a classic three-for-10 shooting percentage.

Why is it said that the three-percent hit rate is classic? Because that's the norm for Jordan this season.

A 30 percent shooting percentage is a distinct feature of the Wizards, and on the nights when he can't find his shooting touch, he only shoots 30 percent or less.

It can be said that Michael Finley blew up Jordan, he scored 32 points on 55% shooting, but the victory still belongs

Because Nowitzki's truce not only deprived the Mavericks of a core attacker who can score 24 points per game on the offensive end, but also changed their interior from the top in the West to the worst in the West.

Tonight, the Mavericks' starting interior line is Wang Zhizhi and Juwan Howard

Although Lao Wang's offense is good, his defense is indeed a well-known type in the NBA. After Yu Fei became an NBA player, he released a starting lineup with the worst defense in the NBA, including star players.

The lineup is Earl Boykins PG, Jason Terry, Steve Smith, Carlos Boozer, Juwan Howard. Any team with this starting lineup will lose at least 65 games in a season, and each of them doesn't look bad at all.

The Mavericks' temporarily weak interior line allowed the Wizards to live a good life with an advantage on the inside.

Kwame Brown rose for the second time, and this was his first good performance in front of Jordan, with 11 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks, which can be said to offset the adverse effects of Jordan's shooting inefficiency on the defensive end.

After Jordan's comeback, the most obvious one was Yu Fei.

When Jordan was away, he was the big brother, and when Jordan was there, his status was even below Hamilton, and he did everything as a court filler-style all-around No. 3 position, but he didn't have much ball, relying on his own enthusiasm and Chris Whitney's high passing tendencies to score 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.

103 to 94

The Wizards beat the Mavericks to snap a two-game winning streak and move up to fifth place in the East.

'Their defensive attention is all on me and it gives my teammates good chances." Jordan hinted that his low shooting percentage was for a reason, and in a subtle way stated that Brown's outbursts were relevant to him, "It's a pleasure to see Kwame take his chances and play outstandingly. ”

"What about Fry?"

"He's been outstanding."

"Michael, do you want to talk about your feet?"

"No, I don't want to." Jordan's tone quickly cooled, "I know if I can play, as long as I'm standing here, it's not a problem." ”

The Wizards then headed to Memphis, the final stop of their road trip.

The Grizzlies are one of Jordan's heart knots.

Since the start of the season, there have been many who have said that if the Wizards draft Pau Gasol with the No. 1 pick, then Jordan's draft ability matches his skills.

Jordan didn't want to hear that, he never felt like he had made the wrong choice.

Most of the management in his position would have chosen Kwame Brown.

But in this world, everyone likes to get the result right, no matter how right your process is, if the result is not right, it's 0 points, and there is no room for argument.

Coupled with Kwame Brown's double-doubles in two straight games, Jordan felt that Brown had matured enough to take on the responsibility, and it was time for him to prove his eye for Dogt in a battle that didn't go into the limelight.

And just like that, Kwame Brown was sent to the starting lineup by Collins without any preparation.

In addition, Collins also put him in the number five position to face Gasol directly.

"Kwamei, you know how hard Frye has put in to get a starter, and you're not doing as well as him." Before the opening, Jordan's tone was full of oppression, "Don't let us down! ”

Please replace "We" with "I", thank you.

Yu Fei didn't like Brown, who had eaten two meals of dumplings, to have a good effect.

Jordan: It's all for his own selfishness, which puts a lot of pressure and problems on Brown.

After the opening, Brown, who was dazed, confused, and lacked self-confidence, unsurprisingly collapsed.

Slippery, not stuck, and blown up by Gasol one-on-one

In the opening five minutes, Gasol led the Grizzlies to a 14-5 lead over the Wizards, and Collins called a timeout.

Jordan, who was greatly disappointed in Brown, glared at Brown fiercely and couldn't help but roar: "Why are you so bad? Why can't you stay focused? Why are you as cowardly as a soft egg? That's why you're not as as frye! Damn it, how could I expect anything from you! If you don't want to don't fight, get out of here! ”

You started bullying your champion from training camp, hitting his flesh, destroying his will, making him feel like the worst player in the NBA, and now that he's finally played two good games and built up a little confidence, you're in a hurry to push him out to prove that you're right, and now he's not playing well, and you've forgotten his first two games and demoted him to the worst player again?

Great Leader! Great Leader!

It's only been a few days since Jordan's comeback, but Yu Fei's dissatisfaction with him has accumulated to a certain extent, and at this moment, his humiliation of Brown is just a fire that ignites dry wood.

"Paul is 21 years old, and Kwame is not yet 19 years old." Yu Fei asked, "What do you want him to do?" ”

In fact, Yu Fei's disobedience and this kind of behavior that disagrees with him in public have shaken Jordan's rule, which is why they can't get along no matter what.

You have to take care of the arrangements of the coaching staff, and you have to take care of the rookies I teach the rookies, will you also have to manage my head one day?

"I want him and a sissy like him to use age as an excuse to know that it's not a problem!"

Jordan's brown eyes were bloodshot, and he was already furious.

Collins was terrified and tried to dissuade him, but there was no chance for him to speak.

"Age isn't an issue?" Yu Fei sneered, "So you were swept by Larry Bird in the playoffs, not because of age, but because you played too badly?" Not focused enough? Cowardly as a soft egg? So you've been beaten by the Pistons in the playoffs again and again because you're too bad, not focused, and weak like a sissy? And "

"Shut up, you bastard!" Jordan lost his mind at this moment, "You want to teach me to do things?" Do you want to replace me? You feel like it's your team! I can trade you tonight! You're going to fuck me off tonight! ”

"You don't really think I like to be teammates with you, do you?!" Yu Fei burst out laughing, "If I'm still a member of the Wizards tomorrow, then you're that dog mongrel!" You're the old dog who should have gotten out of the way but still came back with his tail cocked, no one wants to be your teammate, don't think you're anything great, you're not as good as Christian Leitner's slut in my eyes! ”

"Enough! That's enough! Collins exerted all his strength, "Don't make any more noise!" ”

It's too late, the rift between Yu Fei and Jordan not only tears a huge gap, but the contradiction is also completely public, this is in the live broadcast of the game, NBC's camera is aimed at the two of them, and the kind of confrontation full of hatred for each other cannot be hidden.

Collins thought that the only thing he would have to do with this team was Jordan who would be loyal and serviced.

However, Yu Fei's appearance completely changed the situation into a different situation.

"Anti-Mike" can be said to be a teenage rebellion, but what about this one? Does he respect Jordan? What is Jordan in his eyes? Does he approve of Jordan as a leader? If the answer is no, then what does he want to do without Jordan as a leader? Jordan had already spoken the answer in a fit of rage.

Yu Fei wants to replace Jordan.

Once this terrible truth is revealed, it is impossible for the relationship between the two to go back to the past.

Although Collins tried his best to stop them from continuing to quarrel, some things were completely out of his control.

For the rest of the game, Jordan didn't look at Yu Fei, and Yu Fei didn't care about Jordan.

Jordan made a crazy 25-shot shot, but only hit 9 goals, while Yu Fei relied on Chris Whitney's unreserved standing (passing), coupled with his own scramble for backcourt rebounds and pushing back-of-the-road, he also created 17 shots for himself, once again tying a career-high 28 points in a single game, and scored 8 rebounds.

The two tigers fought, but it was Richard Hamilton who was injured.

Hamilton, who had a great touch tonight, only got seven shots in this suffocating team atmosphere, and he hit five of them.

The Wizards, who completely lost their chemistry and teamwork, unexpectedly lost 89-95 on the road to the Grizzlies, who are second to last in the West.

By the time the referee blew the final whistle, Yu Fei had already left the game a minute early, the second time he had done so this season.

The Grizzlies' announcers are still criticizing him for being rude, disrespectful and unsportsmanlike, and the blood-smelling media are looking forward to the press conference later.

Post-match interview

"Frye and Michael are fine, they're both competitive guys. We've seen a lot of things like that, like the Lakers. They may not be friends, but that doesn't stop them from fighting side by side. —Doug Collins commenting on the heated argument that broke out between Yu Fei and Jordan during the game.

"How could they not pass the ball to each other? You go back and watch the footage, it's not going to happen, I'm not going to allow it. —Doug Collins responds to the idea that Yu Fei and Jordan are isolating each other on the court.

'When you lose, everyone thinks the manager should take responsibility and yes, I'm willing to take responsibility.' - Doug Collins on the upset match.

"Next question." - Michael Jordan was asked about the heated argument with Yu Fei.

'I'm okay with my feet, but we have problems with our team, and I'm not going to say who has the problem, but obviously it's with those guys. - Michael Jordan responding to his injury.

"I think Frye is going to be Rookie of the Year, but I wouldn't be surprised if I got this award in the end." - Pau Gasol on his duel with Yu Fei.

'The tension we could clearly feel and all I can say was that we were lucky tonight. — Sidney Lowe (Grizzlies coach) on the game.

"Frye, what do you think of Michael shooting 9-of-25 tonight, and tenosynovitis still affecting him?"

'When our young players make mistakes on the pitch and don't perform well, we are told that it's because we're not working hard, we're not focusing, we're too bad, and age is not a reason to make mistakes and perform badly. So I think if somebody shoots 9-of-25, you shouldn't focus on his injury, since he's on the pitch there's no excuse, age isn't an excuse, injury isn't an excuse, it's all part of the game, it's that he's playing so badly. ”

"Would you like to talk about that argument between you and Michael during the game?"

"Why not?"

"What happened at that time, did you have a bad relationship?"

"Hee-hee." Yu Fei smiled weirdly and looked at the reporter who asked the question, he was from the New York Times, "Have you ever heard of any of Michael's former teammates who maintained a good personal relationship with him?" Oh, there could be one, Charles Oakley, who is a good friend of Michael, because he can help Michael fight on the field, but he can't help Michael win, so he was traded. And the teammates who helped Michael win were the same teammates who didn't have a good relationship with him, so I understand that I can't be his friend if I want to really help him. ”

"How the quarrel happened."

"I don't remember." Yu Fei said, the reporters were disappointed, although "I can't be his friend" was enough to make headlines, but it was not exciting enough. However, Yu Fei's next sentence made the media interview room surging with heat, "I only remember that he said he was going to trade me." ”

"What?"

"He said he was going to trade me." Yu Fei raised his voice, "Please write down this sentence and write it into tomorrow's news, this is his original words, he wants to trade me, so this may be my last press conference as a Wizards player, it's nice to meet you." ”

If you are a veteran, you will never have a showdown in such a simple and crude way, but young people can. Today's Yu Fei, like the "magician" Johnson 20 years ago, is dissatisfied with the status quo, although he can make better decisions after he calms down, but the young magician just wants reporters to write their ideas into the newspaper and tell the world that he is fed up, and Yu Fei is the same, he is also fed up.

So isn't age really an issue?

No, there are times when it can be.

(End of chapter)