novelhk Chapter 56: Internal Strife Begins in the Prison Team!
Chapter 56: Internal Strife Begins in the Prison Team!
Cleaning up the bad teammates is already on the agenda, but for now, I still need to participate in a post-match interview first.
After a quick rinse, Li He followed the head coach to the interview site.
The media reporters were very impatient; they had prepared a whole host of questions to ask tonight's star—Hanson Lee.
A super shooter who scored 37 points in his NBA debut at Staples Center;
A brilliant player who went head-to-head with Allen Iverson, displaying a dazzling and stylish playing style, and scoring 40 points!
In just two games, Hansen Lee displayed a completely different playing style, yet it was a pleasant surprise.
Coach Maurice Cheeks briefly summarized the team's performance, and when the team wins, all flaws are easily overlooked. However, the reporter still asked directly:
"Coach Morris, I heard there are some problems in the Trail Blazers' locker room. How will you resolve these issues?"
The reporter has already been very tactful; everyone knows that Flying Squirrel and Bonzi Wells have publicly clashed with their coach.
Coach Morris looked slightly troubled: "This is an internal matter for the team, and it's not convenient to disclose it at the moment, but we will have a good solution."
"A season is long, and these things are bound to happen."
"But the team is moving in a positive direction."
The reporter then asked, "Is it because of Hanson Lee's comeback?"
Coach Morris nodded: "A resounding home win says it all."
Soon, it was the reporters' turn to interview Li He.
With his suspension just over and the buzz surrounding his friendly boxing match with Ron Artest dying down, Li He's victory over Iverson has once again made him a player in the spotlight.
The reporters on site reached a consensus:
Hansen Lee is terrifyingly strong!
Scoring 37 points against the Lakers' "Big Four" and 43 points against Allen Iverson, these two games alone are enough to earn Li He the title of "super rookie".
Because so far this season, he has only played in these two games...
He played a total of 6 games, was suspended for 3 games, and was ejected after scoring 14 points in the second game, which was played for half a game.
An ESPN reporter asked, "Hansen, previous media reports described you as a pure shooter. Why did you display such strong ball control skills in this game?"
Li He simply replied, "Because the media reported it wrong."
reporter:……
On closer reflection, it makes sense. Hansen Lee's ball-handling skills are undeniable. Perhaps the media has focused only on this troublemaker's shooting technique and public opinion, which has led to a neglect of a deeper analysis of his ball-handling abilities.
The CBS reporter then asked, "Hello Hansen, why didn't you demonstrate this dribbling skill in previous games?"
Li He bluntly stated, "Because we didn't need it in previous competitions."
hiss……
The reporters at the scene gasped in shock upon hearing this answer.
That's quite an arrogant answer!
Does this mean that even in high-intensity games at the Lakers' home court, they couldn't force Hansen Lee to play at his full potential?
That actually fits Hansen Lee's character!
Meanwhile, Portland local reporters dug straight into the locker room's inner workings:
"Hanson Lee, what are your thoughts on the recent locker room issues that have arisen with the Trail Blazers?"
After a moment's thought, Li He said, "Players should just do their job. Those who don't want to play well can just get lost."
Wow.
Splash.
The reporters were in an uproar, not expecting Li He to be so direct.
The team's head coach, Maurice Cheeks, gave a perfunctory answer, but a rookie immediately launched into a tirade?
This is the most explosive news from the post-match interviews!
A rookie who had only played two and a half games was directly using the run-and-gun offense against a veteran player who had played for the team for six years!
To put it simply, if you don't want to fight, you can get lost!
At that moment, all the reporters had one thought:
The Portland Prisons are about to witness a thrilling power struggle!
……
[Hanson Lee scores 43 points in a single game, delivering an unstoppable performance after his return to defend the home court!]
[With All-Star caliber ball-handling skills, Hansen Lee isn't a spot-up shooter; his playing style is far more dazzling than you imagine!]
[Trail Blazers' internal turmoil: Rookie Hansen Lee publicly tells some scumbags on the team to behave themselves!]
[Top pick vs. third pick! LeBron's 17+8+9 performance leads his team to a narrow victory.]
[Player of the Week is about to be announced; here are some predictions!]
Li He's interview reached Bonzi Wells the very next day.
Upon seeing the newspaper at home, Bunge Wells became extremely angry, grabbed a chair, smashed the television, and flew into a rage.
"A rookie who's only played a few games thinks he's the team leader?!"
"Damn it! This guy is too arrogant! We have to teach him a lesson!"
"Hansen Lee, you forced me to do this!"
……
Li He was naturally unaware of Bonzi Wells's reaction.
He was happily signing autographs for fans at the coffee shop.
Two hard-hitting performances were enough to make Portland fans remember the name "Hanson Lee".
Especially his performance on the field, Li He's elegant playing style has left a deep impression on many fans.
Although this guy is constantly in trouble, upon closer inspection, it seems that there are reasons for everything.
The reason why McGregor's peers are considered "okay" is because Hansen Lee is too good.
From a genius's perspective, the college performances of players like Carmelo Anthony, TJ Ford, and Dwyane Wade can only be described as "decent."
The college teammates have clarified that they were two scumbags who bullied their teammates;
He punched Ruben Paterson because the other man stuffed smelly socks into his closet;
He got into a fight with Quintel Woods after the latter insulted him.
KOing Ron Artest was about protecting his teammates.
Thinking about it that way...
Hansen Lee is simply a hero full of justice!
Even assuming these things didn't happen, shouldn't these people have been beaten up?
As for things like a chaotic private life.
It's nothing compared to what NBA players do.
Portland fans would love for the only vice the Prisoners have: a "chaotic private life." But they're beyond redemption.
After signing autographs for the fans, Li He left the coffee shop happily.
Little did he know, a campaign targeting him was quietly unfolding.
……
Two days later.
The Trail Blazers hosted the Washington Wizards at home.
After Michael Jordan's retirement, the Wizards' overall roster became younger, featuring players like Gilbert Arenas, Larry Hughes, and Kwame Brown, whose potential has yet to be fully realized.
The team has a record of 1 win and 5 losses so far this season, a poor performance.
It's worth mentioning that three of the starting players from both sides are graduates of the University of Arizona.
The host joked that if Lute Olsen saw this, he would be incredibly proud.
The game started with the Wizards on fire, going on an 8-1 run to force the home team Trail Blazers to call a timeout.
At the end of the first quarter, the Wizards were leading the Trail Blazers by a wide margin, 26-13.
Li He had a mediocre performance, only getting two shot attempts in the first quarter, making one three-pointer.
He discovered that, apart from his roommate Randolph, no one else was passing him the ball anymore.