Chapter 12 The Way is Different
The next day, Donny Walsh found Zhou Mubai with a look of frustration.
When Zhou Mubai saw Donny Walsh's expression, he knew that they had not communicated well, or that the conversation broke down directly.
Zhou Mubai didn't say anything, waiting for Donny Walsh to speak first.
Donny Walsh said in a dismay: "You should know the result, Mike is not willing to give in."
Zhou Mubai sighed slightly.
Donny Walsh mustered up the courage and said, "Or... just follow the original tactics. The original tactics have also won the championship. Our current lineup has made considerable progress compared to last season. Maybe we can still maintain a lead for one or two years?"
Zhou Mubai shook his head gently and said, "Don't treat other people as fools. They couldn't deal with us last season, and this season may not be able to deal with us. In a year, they can't think of a way to deal with me.
If we want to defend our title, we have to change ourselves. There is no way to strengthen our lineup. Then we have to exert the strength of everyone. It is not possible to rely on me alone.
Donnie, if I can, I don’t want to change my tactics, after all, these tactics are the most powerful for me, aren’t they?”
Donny Walsh suddenly realized: Yes, if Zhou Mubai was just for himself, he would have fought according to this tactic. He dared not win both fame and fortune, why should he offend people and promote reform?
Unless Zhou Mubai really feels that his current strength is not enough to deal with the enhanced Celtics and Lakers, Zhou Mubai will risk the world's worst to promote reform!
Donny Walsh felt a little ashamed. He thought Zhou Mubai was just using an excuse to control the team.
In his idea, Zhou Mubai promoted tactical reform. If D'Antoni agreed, then Zhou Mubai could attack D'Antoni's prestige and achieve the goal of controlling the team. If D'Antoni strongly opposes, Zhou Mubai could expel D'Antoni from the team and can also control the team.
But now I think this is not the case. Zhou Mubai's control over the locker room is effective. He does not need to force a coach who can perfectly play his role. Under D'Antoni's tactics, Zhou Mubai can still easily win a triple-double per game this season. This is the biggest way to make profits.
"Mike's reaction was very big. He didn't want to make any changes at all. He even said that if the team wanted to let you interfere in the coaching work, he would propose to leave." Donny Walsh said.
Zhou Mubai looked a little bad: "It doesn't need to go this far, it's just deepening the tactics and designing several sets to focus on the ability to mobilize the entire team. This is not against his principles, nor is it for him to build a defensive team."
"Zhou, you may not understand the coaches' paranoia very much. They will not be willing to let people interfere in their tactics."
"But we discussed this last season, and I chose tactics on the court or simply put aside tactics to fight, and he was not angry."
Zhou Mubai was a little puzzled.
Donny Walsh sighed: "It's still different. He asked you to discuss tactics, which is to communicate deeply with the players to facilitate the execution of tactics. But a player proposed to carry out tactical reforms, which is a denial of him, which is an insult to him."
Zhou Mubai understood.
What it means is that as a coach, I can talk to you about tactics. This is communication, but your players ask me to reform tactics, that is, you think my tactics are garbage.
Zhou Mubai also had a headache.
This situation is like the gateway view of ancient China, all of which are some bad customs!
"What can I do now?" Zhou Mubai asked.
Donny Walsh said: "Either you bear it or let him go."
Zhou Mubai became silent.
This is not a battle of intention. If it is a battle of intention, it is not impossible to take a step back and broaden the sky. However, this retreat is a champion, and it is related to the major events he has planned, and he cannot retreat!
"Donny... This is not a question of being unable to bear it. If we still play the playoffs according to the current tactics, let alone the championship, we may not even be able to enter the finals, so..."
Zhou Mubai felt uncomfortable. D'Antoni had been with him for a long time, but it could not be considered short. People have feelings.
Donny Walsh sighed. Zhou Mubai did not retreat, and D'Antoni did not retreat, so he could only leave alone. Zhou Mubai definitely could not leave, so he could only let D'Antoni go.
Donny Walsh nodded, preparing to report to the boss, turned around and took a step. Zhou Mubai behind him suddenly shouted: "Donny, wait a moment."
Donny Walsh turned to look at Zhou Mubai, with a look of surprise on his face. He thought Zhou Mubai had changed his mind and was about to take a step back.
Zhou Mubai lowered his head, as if thinking: "...Donny, the last time I heard a news that the Suns' general manager Steve Cole has resigned, right?"
Donny Walsh nodded: "That's the case. It is said that Cole is going to replace the chief anchor Doug Collins' class. Collins has just been hired as the new coach by the Philadelphia 76ers."
Zhou Mubai nodded: "Kor is a great person. If he didn't invite him to be an assistant coach in the Knicks, he should be able to bring something different."
"You mean?" Donny Walsh didn't understand, "Are you going to ask Cole to be the head coach?"
Zhou Mubai shook his head: "No, ask him to be an assistant coach, Mike will still be the head coach, but Cole will make him a little more flexible. He can act as a lubricant for me and Mike. I heard that Mike and Cole have a good personal relationship, and some opinions may be easy to accept for him."
Donny Walsh hesitated: "This may not work. Private relationships are private relationships, but ideas are ideas..."
Zhou Mubai snorted: "If there is no way to turn things around like this, then there is no way."
Donny Walsh was shocked. Zhou Mubai's meaning was very clear. Reform must be changed. Isn't D'Antoni's problem unwilling to let a player intervene in his work? Then let the assistant coach ask. If you don't accept this, it means that the concept is different.
There is a saying in China that says, "Different and do not work together."
Since the concepts are different, there is really no way to work together. It is better to forget each other.
Donny Walsh nodded: "Okay, I will implement this matter as soon as possible."
It doesn't cost much to hire an assistant coach. James Dolan will definitely not have any objection. He is concerned about the stability of the team.
Chapter completed!