Chapter 103 Internal Conflicts
Although Yang Mo was not expecting to become popular in Korea, it did not disrupt his steps. He is a basketball player, and it is impossible for him to give up basketball and go to Korea to enter the entertainment industry? This is obviously unrealistic.
So, the day after Jessica returned, Yang Mo took the initiative to train. Of course, this training was conducted in the indoor basketball court at home. If he went to the team training hall to practice, he would scare those people to death, and he might even be caught and studied as a monster. After all... this is something that subverts modern medicine.
After a day of training, Yang Mo felt that his strength had increased again. Now he thought he could easily outrun any teammate, including Dwyane Wade. After all, his speed was 70% of Iverson's peak speed, which was 90% or even more of Iverson's normal speed. Although Dwyane Wade was also very fast, he was undoubtedly inferior to Iverson. Moreover, Wade's speed was mostly based on his excellent explosive power, so his breakthrough was as fast as lightning and could not be defended. Iverson was instinctively fast, and of course, his explosive power was also abnormal.
While Yang Mo was training actively here, there was an extra person in Pat Riley's office. This person was none other than the team's head coach Spoelstra.
Spoelstra had just returned from an away game and would have four consecutive home games, which was very good news for the team. His last stop on the road was the Charlotte Bobcats, who won the game but were completely blown up by Okafor in the paint. However, after the game, Michael Jordan gave him a shocking temptation: Do you want Okafor? You can trade him for Young.
Michael Jordan's proposal undoubtedly made Spoelstra crazy. Okafoye! The second pick in 2004! A top blue-collar player! A first-rate inside player who can consistently contribute 12 plus 10 per game!
If Spoelstra was the general manager, he would agree on the spot, but he is not, so he needs to discuss it with Pat Riley.
So, when he returned to Miami, he didn't even go home, but went straight to Pat Riley's office.
"Boss, I think we have to make adjustments to the inside." Spoelstra did not mention the matter of Michael Jordan directly because he was not sure of Pat Riley's attitude towards the matter, so he still tried to test the waters in a roundabout way.
"Do you think so too?" Pat Riley raised his eyebrows slightly, and it was obvious that he had the same idea.
Spoelstra was relieved when Pat Riley said that he wanted to do so. He said quickly, "Yes. We don't have a big man at the center position who can defend the basket, and our power forward position is a bit too crowded, but the heights are awkward. So, I think we can trade our power forward with other teams for a center."
Spoelstra said this cautiously, and after he finished speaking he did not forget to glance at Pat Riley. Seeing that Pat Riley's expression was relaxed and seemed to agree with him, he immediately felt relieved.
Pat Riley listened to him, nodded, and continued to ask: "What kind of center do you think the team lacks? Do you have any favorite players?"
"Rebounds, blocks, defense. We are seriously lacking these inside." Seeing that Pat Riley agreed with him, Spoelstra was bold and said: "If possible, I think the Warriors' Biedrins, the Mavericks' Dampier, Denver's Kenyon Martin, Marcus Camby and the Bobcats' Okafor are all very good."
Although Spoelstra listed many names, he pronounced the three words "Okafor" most clearly, and it is obvious that this is his favorite .
Pat Riley frowned after hearing what Spoelstra said . He disagreed with the head coach's opinion, so he said: "Rebounding, blocking and defense, these things... Yang has them all, and he is very good at them. Why add a center of the same type?"
Seeing that Pat Riley was talking about Yang Mo, Spoelstra took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and simply said what he was thinking: "I think Yang is too short. Although he played two very good games, it was because the opponents had never seen his videos and didn't know his playing style. Now... everyone has studied him thoroughly, and professional technical analysis can be seen in many newspapers, websites, and on TV. I think... we should trade him for a more experienced defensive center."
After hearing what Spoelstra said, Pat Riley understood completely that the head coach came to trade Yang Mo. He had already regarded Yang Mo as his masterpiece, so how could he send him away before he could bear fruit? But he did not lose his temper, but deliberately asked: "Do you think these teams will trade their main center to me for Yang?"
Spoelstra was immediately delighted when he heard what Pat Riley said. He felt that Pat Riley must have agreed with his suggestion. So he took the initiative to take credit and said, "I talked to Michael Jordan and he is willing to trade Okafor to us for Young. His vision has always been poor, and I think it's time to make a killing. When the deal is completed, it will definitely become a laughing stock in his managerial history."
Spoelstra became happier and happier as he spoke, as if he could see the trade happen right away. To trade Yang Mo away and get Okafor, it was like getting something for nothing.
But for Pat Riley, it was a proposal that couldn't be worse.
So, he tapped the table lightly and said, "Are you sure that after the deal is done, everyone is laughing Michael Jordan, not me?"
"Of course, once this deal is completed, everyone will say that you are the best . And all the curses and slanders before will turn into praises. This is definitely a great deal, sir." Spoelstra desperately instigated, not noticing that Pat Riley's face was already extremely angry.
"These are Yang's statistics from three games and his efficiency analysis. Take a closer look and come talk to me tomorrow." Pat Riley tried hard not to lose his temper and took out a data sheet from the drawer and handed it to Spoelstra.
Spoelstra felt a little strange when he received the data sheet. He didn't know what Pat Riley's real intention was. But he still took the data sheet with both hands, then politely said goodbye to Pat Riley, and walked back confused with the data sheet.
