Chapter 135: Advice
An out-and-out bastard, an irresponsible critic, a fat man with bad taste in dressing, a racist scumbag.
Ray Allen's sharp comments on George Carr, Yu Feineng only agreed with the middle two sentences.
It's not quite right to say he's a complete jerk, as for saying he's racist. That's a black perspective.
It's normal, just like Scottie Pippen said that the 1.8 Seconds Night Zen Master gave Kukochi the chance instead of giving him it because he was racist, and for them, if they had a problem, it made sense to talk about racism.
So why does Ray Allen think Carl is racist? This still has to be said a few years ago.
George Carr was asked in an interview with Entertainment Vogue about Doug Rivers as coach of the Magic. This question is easy to answer, and a little emotional intelligence can be used to prevaricate the past. But Carr said Rivers was "ordained" because of the color of his skin, and he went from TV commentator to head coach without a long job as an assistant coach. He also said that there will be more "appointed" black coaches in the future.
That's fine, the problem is double standards.
Larry Bird was the head coach of the Pacers without any experience as an assistant coach back then, and has Karl ever commented on that?
"Since we have so many problems, shouldn't we all work together?" Yu Fei seduced Ray Allen, "Otherwise, the future of the Bucks is hopeless." β
Aaron replied, "How to cooperate?" β
"Stand up like a true leader, and I will support you."
Just like Jordan.
Yu Fei didn't plan to confront Carl as soon as he came up, because in his opinion, Carl was not the "source of all problems" in Ray Allen's mouth, and the Bucks obviously had a lot of problems that Carl could not control.
Only by solving these problems can we start dealing with Karl's affairs.
Therefore, he needs the support of Ray Allen, even if he is a superficial big brother.
Not many people come to the St. Francis Training Center in the morning to train.
In general, that's the player's personal time.
And from noon, the probability of meeting players in the training hall increases significantly.
The Bucks have only one rookie this year, and that is Lonnie Baxter, who entered the league through a second-round draft. Despite being a rookie, Baxter is actually three years older than Yu Fei and is considered a potential replacement for Anthony Mason as an extremely strong power forward.
That's why Mason is very unkind to this rookie.
"Rookie, you need to clean my closet."
"Rookie, I'm thirsty."
"Rookie, where are my shoes?"
Mason would throw every problem he had at Baxter, and he really felt that Baxter had an obligation to help him deal with them.
Baxter can clean Mason's closet and buy him water, but when Mason asks him to help find a pair of shoes, the grumpy rookie erupts: "it!" I'm not your babysitter! β
Mason told Fei that he wouldn't be a problem for Yu Fei.
But that doesn't mean he won't be someone else's problem.
"That's enough, Anthony!" George Carr couldn't stand it anymore, "You should go to our equipment manager for shoe problems!" β
Mason, on the other hand, cursed contemptuously, "It's none of your business here, you damn fat pig!" β
Apparently Mason is more of a "root of the problem" than Carl.
Why is Ray Allen okay with what Mason did? On the one hand, it may be that he did not dare to go against Mason, and on the other hand, Mason's humiliation of Carl made him angry to some extent.
However, even if he is as humble as Doug Collins, he would not be so insulted by Jordan.
If a player is free to insult the manager without punishment, it means that the coaching staff does not have any authority to restrain the player.
How can such a team be combative?
What's more, Yu Fei, who has never liked the NBA's tradition of bullying rookies, will also not tolerate someone doing this kind of thing in the team.
"George was right, you should go to Zach [Edu/Equipment Manager] for a sneaker problem." Yu Fei said, "It's as if you complain that you don't have the ball and should find someone else, instead of acting like a wife betrayed in front of the media." β
Mason thought that the Chu River Han boundary between him and Yu Fei was clear.
From the end of that matchup, he drew the line.
He courted Yu Fei and showed that he would not be the other party's problem. But the subtext of that sentence was that he hoped that Yu Fei would not be his problem.
Not being able to beat Yu Fei on the court doesn't mean that he is really afraid of Yu Fei.
"It's my business!" Mason exclaimed, "I can find whoever I want!" β
Yu Fei was not afraid, walked straight to Mason, and said coldly: "Don't yell at me, you idiot!" As long as you're wearing a Bucks jersey, as long as you're still one of those people here, you're not just your business, it's all of us! Now, I'll tell you again, go to Zack about sneakers, and this matter has nothing to do with rookies, do you understand? β
Growing up, Mason was taught that his fists were bigger than anything else. And when this concept is brought to professional basketball, the perception of "stars are greater than everything" and "ball holders are greater than everything" has been formed. That's why he wants to be a star, that's why he's obsessed with the ball. He sees it as a status symbol.
Now, a teenager under the age of 20 warns him in a condescending tone, and he does not have the slightest urge to solve the problem with his fists. Because he knows that he and Yu Fei's team status is completely different.
He's old and can't maintain a consistent attendance, this year is his contract year, and he wants to sign another contract after this year, if he and Yu Fei fall out, the Bucks will have no place for him, and his reputation will fall to the bottom.
It's just a trifle, and it's not worth the risk.
"I'll go find Zach." Then, Mason glared at George Carr fiercely, "But I'm not the only one who likes to talk nonsense in front of the media!" β
Suddenly, everyone looked at Carl.
Carl looked overwhelmed.
Yu Fei said: "Okay, it's okay, let's go to training separately." β
The crowd dispersed.
Only Ray Allen found it strange that if he was the leader, then he should be the one who came out to fight Mason and ease the atmosphere of the scene.
Why Yu Fei?
Maybe he should ask himself, why didn't I stand up?
But Ray Allen was quick to convince himself.
Yu Fei is here to assist him, this is what the assistant should do.
If everything requires a leader, then the leader will be too hard.
Looking at this messy team, Yu Fei was inexplicably tired.
Yes, he only needs to fight Jordan and not worry about anything else. This is both a bad thing and a good thing. The bad side is that Jordan's status in the team is too high, and the good side is that it is precisely because of Jordan's transcendent status that Yu Fei, who dares to confront him head-on, will gain status and recognition.
And in the Bucks, there are too many trivial worries here.
If he wants to play well with the Bucks, he has to integrate the strength of the team and keep everyone on their minds, and this is a bit complicated for a young man under 20 years old, and he can only do it one by one.
First unite with Ray Allen, and then suppress Anthony Mason.
Since Mason bit George Carr at the end, Yu Fei naturally wanted to use this power to beat the "four evils coach" in Ray Allen's mouth.
"George, shall we talk?" Yu Fei looked at Carl and said.
Karl said, "Of course, what do you want to talk about?" β
"It's not convenient here, let's go to the second floor."
After speaking, Yu Fei and Carl came to the tea room on the second floor.
Yu Fei asked for a glass of soda, while Carl asked for a cup of sweetened hot milk and a pie.
"The pie here is good, and the chef is handpicked by Senator Cole." Maybe it's because Yu Fei has just cleared him out of the siege, and Carl is very friendly to Fei. "You should give it a try."
"No, I still have to train."
Yu Fei didn't come here to cultivate a relationship with Carl.
"George, did you tell reporters yesterday that we lost to the Magic because the starters weren't responsible?"
Yu Fei skipped the polite link, and opened his mouth to make the atmosphere solemn.
Carl explained: "I'm not talking about you. β
"Really? But I defended T-MAC for the most rounds, and I really didn't defend him. Yu Fei said.
"T-MAC did screw us up, but the blame is not on you, you played well," Carl said. β
Yu Fei is happy with Karl's attitude, but this can't ignore the fact that he AOE all the starters.
"No, I don't think you understand how we feel when we see coaches in the media criticizing us so much." Yu Fei paused, "Of course, this may be your habit, I respect your habit, but I also have my habit." β
George Carr didn't say a word.
He knew that what Yu Fei was going to say next was the other party's purpose.
Yu Fei said: "When I was there, I would only say something out of bounds to the media when things were irreparable. For me, it's the way of the showdown. That's how I still see it. So, George, from today onwards, if I don't play well, I want you to tell me privately, if I dislike you, I want you to tell me privately, and if you have an opinion about me, I want you to tell me privately. If one day I see you accusing me in the media, I'll understand it like thisβ"
"You have nothing to say to me, we're done." Yu Fei picked up the cup on the table, "Since that's the case, I only have one idea." β
Yu Fei looked at Carl, his face that was not angry and arrogant showed dissatisfaction and anger, but this would not affect what he was about to say.
"We should have a different coach."
"Are you threatening me?!"
George Carr asked angrily.
"No, it's not a threat." Yu Fei said, "I think it's more like a 'piece of advice'. β
After that, Yu Fei drank the soda and prepared to go downstairs to train.
As he walked up to Carl, he added, "Please remember my words, for I always do what I say." β
God knows this, and Michael Jordan knows it.
(End of chapter)