"First of all, Portland."

Louis' first team to analyze was the Trail Blazers, and he knew that this was also the team that Sampson was most interested in.

"From the perspective of winning the championship, the Trail Blazers are the team closest to the championship. If you join them, their combat effectiveness will change qualitatively, and maybe even the Knicks will not be your opponent."

Sampson was attracted by the prospect Louis described: "Coach, can you say it more in detail?"

"Of course." Even if Sampson doesn't mention it, Louis will say it in more detail, because Portland is not the best next player for him. "MJ is the player with the most outstanding personal ability in the league, and Charles is the fourth position with the strongest offensive presence in the league. Your joining will cover up Charles' problems on the defensive end. Moreover, the Blazers' wing group will help you dominate the penalty area to the greatest extent."

Sampson was moved.

"It sounds like Portland is the best choice?"

“This is where joining Portland is good for you.”

“There are still some disadvantages?”

"Of course, there are good and bad everywhere."

"Please tell me in detail."

Sampson felt that if Portland's disadvantage was not unacceptable, he felt that he would not have to hesitate anymore.

"First of all, they are famous for the training intensity of the league, take our Knicks as an example. Generally speaking, the content of our training class is 30-minute shooting exercises, 30-minute special exercises, 30-minute tactical running exercises, 20-minute confrontation competitions, and 10-minute training."

Sampson nodded and said, "It's a very scientific distribution, worthy of being the Knicks."

Louis laughed: "And Portland takes two hours to shoot every day just by shooting."

"Well?"

Stars should be treated with preferential treatment, right? Sampson is lucky.

"And, in order to mobilize the enthusiasm of role players, Coach Riley requires the core players in the team to take the lead in participating in training and complete the established training volume every day without any discount." Louis asked with a smile, "I wonder if you can withstand this training volume?"

Sampson's back began to sweat. The most important thing he could keep for such a long time was that he had few injuries.

In addition to the training he should have, he pays most attention to personal flexibility training, and it doesn't take long.

If he practiced according to the intensity Louis said, he felt that he would have to retire if he was less than 35 years old.

"Coach Riley has been transferred to General Manager. Does this mean...uh...uh...their training intensity will drop?"

Louis was not sure, but he wanted to scare Sampson: "I am no longer the Knicks' coach now. Are the Knicks no longer the Knicks of the past?"

Sampson's fantasy was broken by Louis.

"This is one of the hidden dangers of joining Portland."

"Is this just one?"

"Yes," Louis continued, "there is second that's Charles Barkley, his conflict with Pat is irreconcilable. If you choose to join them, maybe Charles will stay because of this, but he will definitely be a problem with the team, so it's not a team that will make you feel comfortable."

“Is there any more?”

"Yes, assuming you are super charming and can control the conflict between Charles and Pat," Sampson shook his head repeatedly. He couldn't control it. "Then you should be the number one favorite to compete for the championship."

“Isn’t this good?”

"It's really good. If you guys perform as well as I thought, you'll have a chance to beat the Knicks."

Because of losing Wilson and Rodman's Knicks, they are no longer a perfect team.

"But the final FMVP may be MJ, or Charles."

Sampson asked unexpectedly: "Will I be the third pick?"

"Yes, because MJ will get the most comprehensive data, and Charles will split your rebounding data. At the awards ceremony, the judges will undoubtedly award that trophy to MJ who has been watching over in Portland for 11 years and finally realize his dream of winning, or Charles who has turned around and brought the second championship to Portland, and you will be the last one."

"Because you are just an old man from Boston, everyone knows that you can't do without you, but you already have an FMVP, all you want is a champion, a trophy, etc., just give it to those guys who have nothing to do, they need it more than you."

Sampson's mouth moved slightly a few times, not knowing what to say.

"Are you very unwilling to accept it?"

“Some.”

"Just a little bit?"

Sampson didn't know if his ideas were appropriate.

"To be honest, if I can win the championship, I am willing to endure Portland's high-intensity training. This is more important than anything." Sampson paused at this, "but if I can choose, I would rather go to a championship team that regards me as the absolute core."

Louis tactfully did not interrupt. He could see through Sampson's thoughts at a glance, but some things had to be said by the parties themselves.

Sampson continued: "For so many years, I have been caught between Isaiah and Larry. The media always said that Isaiah was jealous of Larry and me. Isaiah had nothing to get, but Isaiah also got nothing to get nothing?"

"Can I understand that you are complaining, Ralph?"

"No, like you said, coach." Sampson said, "I'm not willing to give up. I don't want to be said when I retired. I'm lucky enough to be a teammate to achieve so many achievements. I want a championship trophy that can carve my name at the forefront. Only then can people not say that I left Isaiah and Larry can do nothing."

Louis smiled with satisfaction, "In that case, you really can't go to Portland."

"I think so."

"Luckily, you have two choices."

Sampson asked in frustration: “Will Golden State and Miami be better than Portland?”

“From the perspective of winning the championship, it won’t.”

"But you can get the status you want in these two teams."

"The situation in Golden State and Miami is very similar. They lack real superstars. Gary Payton is too radical and needs someone to let him know how to step on the accelerator. Penns have potential, but they are too young and still need time to grow up. Don Nelson you know, he is a very experienced coach who is willing to give everything to get the opportunity to coach you, and he will give you enough respect."

"The situation in Miami is similar to that of Golden State. They are already the top team in the East, but they can't go further because they are blocked by a wall made of Manning, Ewing and Benj."

"Manning?"

Sampson asked: "That young man in Indiana?"

"Not young anymore."

"So...who is the better of these two teams?"

Louis smiled and said, "Golden State's instant combat power is better, but their boss is not a generous person, so I would recommend you to join Miami."

Lewis Shafire, please accept my last ripple.

"The most important thing I recommend Miami to you is that I have a close relationship with their president, Mr. Lewis Shafire. He often asks me some questions and when necessary, I will also provide some help within my ability. I think this factor may make up for some of Miami's lack of combat effectiveness, not to mention that they have a very complete and deep lineup. Hank Gaithers is a very amazing power forward, not to take advantage of the ball, has a tough defense, and is just needing a superstar like you to guide him forward."

After listening to Louis's words, Sampson became much clearer about his next choice.

He knew where to choose.

At the same time, he did not forget to tease Louis: "Coach, I heard that you are looking for a next home too. If you don't mind, maybe I can help you choose a good place."

Louis knew Sampson was joking, so he followed his words and asked, "It's not Houston, is it?"

"Of course not, where is the kind of place in Houston worthy of a coach like you." Sampson's demeanor of Houston made Louis feel comfortable.

The team that dared to send him a five-year, 5 million silly send to him is really not worthy of a coach like him.

Sampson said humorously: "I think the team that suits you the most is the Miami Heat, because there is a complete lineup there, and the president who is very good to you, and more importantly, there is me there. To be honest, I miss 1984, which was the most fulfilling year I have spent. I don't need to worry about anything. Under your hands, I just need to play with peace of mind, and I don't have to think about anything else at all."

"By the way, I almost forgot to say the most important thing." Sampson pretended to raise his right hand over his head. "I swear, I'm definitely more obedient than Patrick."
Chapter completed!