When pride still matters

Chapter 73 Yu Fei’s “win win win” philosophy

"Michael, have you ever thought about trading Frye?"

When Doug Collins' voice fell, Jordan's ears trembled, as if he didn't believe what he heard. He looked at Collins with wide eyes to make sure he was serious, and then asked: "Why do you have such an idea?"

"I know it's too early to draw conclusions, but I know how much harm an unstable young man can do to a team." Collins' eyes flashed with memories of the past, "Daryl Dawkins' unhappiness Maturity destroyed the Philadelphia 1977ers in 76, and if we can't stop Frye, I have a feeling he will destroy DC one day."

Collins hopes to use a tactful way to let Jordan understand that Yu Fei may pose a threat to his dominance, which is something Jordan and his team do not want to see.

But Collins chose Daryl Dawkins as an example.

Yes, Dawkins ruined the 1977 Sixers by getting into a fight with Trail Blazers enforcer Maurice Lucas (C/PF) in the Finals and then finding out his teammate was He doesn't help himself at all when fighting.Dawkins broke down emotionally and tore down the 76ers' midfield lounge, which demoralized the 76ers. After that, the Trail Blazers won four games in a row, squandering the two-game winning streak at the start of the Finals.

Jordan doesn't think Yu Fei is an immature baby like Dawkins, nor does he think he is a Julius Erving who acted too much and completely assumed the role of Mr. Nice Guy to the point where he never beat anyone except Bird throughout his career. , let alone stand up for teammates.

Jordan is not that kind of person.

He believed that he would be able to convince Yu Fei sooner or later, so Collins's suggestion sounded ridiculous to him.

Although he has only played three games in the new season, Yu Fei has shown composure and maturity beyond the average rookie. The hard training in the summer is paying off for him on the court. He is not only the best rookie in the new season, but also a member of the Wizards. One of the three best players.

What can they get in exchange for a winning lottery ticket that has been 50% split?
"He's not Daryl Dawkins, and this isn't Philadelphia," Jordan's brown eyes were firm, "and I'm not the Doctor."

"He may not be Daryl, but he has the potential to cause more damage than Daryl," Collins said. "Not only is he unteachable, he expresses it on the bench, on the court, in front of the media regardless of the situation. His own dissatisfaction, which had a clear negative impact on the reputation of the coaching staff and others."

"That's enough, Doug, you should be glad that boy isn't a Kwame-style wimp!"

Even after many years, Collins will still remember Jordan's confidence and determination on this night, which was in sharp contrast to a series of events that followed.

"He is not a softie, he is willing to compete, which is a good thing! There are not many young people like him anymore. As for the troubles he brings, these are temporary. I will let him learn, just like I did in Chicago Scotty and Dennis can be taught the same thing." Jordan said categorically, "If one day we need to trade Frye to solve the problems he caused, it can only mean that we have completely failed. I can fail, but I won’t give up, and trading him now is a choice of self-abandonment, you understand?”

Collins felt chilled in his heart. When Jordan used the example of "I'm in Chicago" to show that he could do it, the result was already obvious.

Although Bull Jordan and Wizards Jordan are two sides of himself, they cannot be considered the same person visually, physically, or in terms of personal abilities.

Collins wasn't convinced by Jordan's story, but he couldn't go on.

Jordan has used "personal ability" as a guarantee. If Collins persists in his opinion, he will be questioning Jordan.

Jordan didn't like people questioning him.

So Collins won't question him.

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Yu Fei actively prepares for the next game.

It was their third road trip of the season in Detroit.

Yu Fei remembers that the Pistons rose up for a period of time at the beginning of this century. As the goalkeeper team in the Eastern Conference, they defeated the F4 Lakers to win the cup, and then they were regulars in the Eastern Conference finals for a period of time.

It's late 2001, are the Pistons on the rise?
Judging from the roster, the Pistons only have Ben Wallace in place, and the rest are some of Jerry Stackhouse, Dana Barros, Clifford Robinson and Michael Curry. A kind of unknown person.

Especially that Curry, if he was called Dell, Yu Fei would respect him three points, but dare to call him Michael?He's recently become allergic to the name Michael.

April 11

The Wizards flew to Detroit on a special plane.

Two hours before the start of the game, Yu Fei and veteran Chris Whitney went to the Palace of Auburn Hills to step on the field.

Whitney is one of the few veterans in the team that Yu Fei respects and maintains a good relationship with.

As the most senior veteran of the Wizards, Whitney is a passer-by in the professional basketball circle. From talent to skills, he is mediocre, with only three points of distinction. Early in his career, he was first waived by the Spurs, and then After two years in the CBA (the lower league in the United States), he came to DC during the Chicago Bulls' 72-win season and signed a 10-day short contract. He has stayed in the NBA since then. This year is his sixth year playing for the Wizards. year."Worker" is the most suitable title for Whitney. He is very professional. He comes in early and leaves late. He never complains and can even start as a substitute.

Now, after reaching the age of 30, Whitney is already considering retirement. He does not plan to stay in professional basketball.He wanted to go to a place where he could purify his soul - such as an elementary school. He could find a random elementary school to be a basketball coach. This was what he wanted.

What Yu Fei respects most about Whitney is that he doesn't please Jordan at all.

This is something that even Richard Hamilton, who keeps saying "We are the new hero" and shutting up "We are the future of the team" all day long, cannot compare.

Yu Fei went with him to the Olympic Palace to familiarize himself with the venue. After arriving at the destination, Whitney began to practice shooting to find his touch. Yu Fei walked around and then met his classmate - this year's No. [-] pick Rodney. ·White.

Seeing White holding a pile of jerseys, Yu Fei joked: "Thank you for coming to Detroit for me, otherwise I would be the one doing all this dirty work."

If you want to name a name that White hates the most, it must be Yu Fei.

After the start of the new season, the contrast between Yu Fei's excellence and his mediocrity was too obvious. In addition, before the draft started, all Pistons fans knew that they would select Yu Fei.

Who would have thought that Jordan would kick the Pistons in the draft three years after leaving the game?
The Pistons, who missed Yu Fei, had no choice but to settle for the next best option and select White.

As a result, Yu Fei scored a winning goal in his debut, while White only played 5 minutes in the first three games of his career, scoring a total of 2 points and 2 turnovers.

Every day, White lives in the hell of having to compare with Yu Fei.

"The person who starts first may not finish last!" White said a philosophical word.

The truth is this, but do people like you who don't even have a chance to start have the right to say such things?

"Hehe, if thinking this way can make you feel better, I won't refute it." Yu Fei waved goodbye to White, "Work hard and I hope to see your heroic demeanor on the court tonight."

Comparing age with Jordan, comparing status quo with poor classmates, and comparing bad mouth with civilized people, this is Yu Fei's "win, win, win" philosophy of life.

Afterwards, Yu Fei returned to the court for shooting practice and saw Whitney hit 30 consecutive goals from beyond the three-point line.

This is terrible stability.
Yu Fei can only advance continuously like this when his hand feels very good.

"Chris, don't you think you should teach your shooting secrets to young people before you retire?" Yu Fei's face was filled with the eagerness of "the old guy is going to burst into gold coins." "Is it possible that you want to bring these secrets to the young people?" primary school?"

Whitney rolled her eyes at Yu Fei, "As the most unteachable rookie in the league, do you have the nerve to say that?"

How did he become "the most uneducated rookie in the league"?Yu Fei found that since entering the NBA, he has gained a bad reputation.

Unstable personality, bad temper, "anti-Mike", and unteachable. Is this the result of showing your rebellious phase in front of Jordan?

"Chris, that's not what you're saying. The key to whether I can be taught or not is not me, but the person trying to teach me." Yu Fei said plausibly, "If the other person is not a human being, then why should I be taught? For To continue to poison young people as they get older like it did? No, no, I will not accept a toxic education."

Whitney asked again: "How do you know I'm not poisonous?"

"I know." Yu Fei smiled, "I also know that you are one of the few people in this team who has an independent personality. This is very important. I will not ask for help from those who put their self-esteem at the boss's feet."

Whitney sighed. Did he get dragged into the "anti-Mike" pirate ship?

"Well, I can offer you some trivial advice," Whitney said. "You start by taking ten shots in front of me."

In the Olympic Palace, staff came and went, and it was just a small matter for Yu Fei to ask Whitney for advice, but as long as the direction was correct, there was no such thing as big or small.

Because the basis for building grand narratives is often inconspicuous little things.

For Fei, this is just an ordinary thing.

(End of this chapter)