Chapter 349: Team Building
Dolan was very satisfied with Yang Mo's performance. He could even say that Yang Mo had completely convinced him through this game. He had been in the professional sports circle for half his life, but he had never seen a player with such talent. Although he didn't want to say that professional athletes always had some shortcomings in terms of IQ, in his mental imprint, he had to admit that this was an objective fact.
But now Yang Mo changed his opinion. He felt that Yang Mo was too powerful, a natural leader, a complete superior, as if his thinking was born with the gene of a ruler.
Before, he even thought that what his father did was too reckless and unreliable. But now, he is completely relieved.
Therefore, before leaving, he specifically called Isaiah Thomas aside and told him: "Tell Super Yang that the team's top management will fully support him. We can give him any players he needs."
"Okay." Isaiah Thomas nodded. He was very happy that the young boss's concept had changed. From then on, it could be said that the New York Knicks were united around him and Yang Mo.
Although there are still some problems with D'Antoni, it doesn't matter. If he really doesn't listen, just kick him out. Being a head coach is not a difficult job. Isaiah Thomas can do it himself. Moreover, he has a deep memory of Yang Mo's tactical qualities. He thinks that even if Yang Mo is a player and head coach, there will be no problem. He only needs to be equipped with good enough assistant coaches to help him with various tactical details. In terms of on-the-spot reaction, Yang Mo is definitely the top one. In terms of inciting the enthusiasm of players, he is unparalleled and can be called the best in the NBA.
Isaiah Thomas treated D'Antoni like an ant, but D'Antoni still stubbornly tried to make a comeback and tried to take over the position of general manager of the Knicks again. Unfortunately, the Yangtze River flows eastward, and time can be recalled but not recaptured.
After Yang Mo called Jeffries aside, he asked directly, "Do you hate me? Do you think I slapped you so hard that you lost all your face?"
Yang Mo's words hit Jeffreys' heart directly. He was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
"That's correct." Yang Mo nodded, agreeing with his sentiment.
This surprised Jeffreys a little. He thought Yang Mo would suppress him again, but Yang Mo did not do so.
"Everyone has a sense of shame. Shame is something that can motivate people to make progress. We don't need to ignore it, let alone suppress it." Yang Mo said very gently: "But, what you just said lost your sense of shame."
Yang Mo paused here, then looked up into Jeffreys' eyes, who subconsciously avoided his gaze.
At this time, Yang Mo continued to ask: "You are definitely not provoking me for the position of leader, because you know that you can't be the boss. You just want to show off your seniority in front of me and try to make me respect you more. Right?"
This sentence undoubtedly hit Jeffreys's mind. He was subconsciously a little panicked, but then he nodded.
At this time, Yang Mo continued, "It's not hard to see that you actually have no fighting spirit, but you want to get excessive respect. So, you will disrespect me, and you will find excuses for yourself after failure. If I remember correctly, you seem to be only 28 years old? This should be the golden age for a player, but you have lost the heart of a warrior. Do you think you have earned enough money? Or is it because you have completely lost your love for basketball and you have become accustomed to being stepped on, right?"
"No!" Jeffreys shook his head, his voice confused but firm.
"Then why are you still keeping your head down like a coward?" Yang Mo shouted, "Raise your head, let me see your fighting spirit!"
Yang Mo's words entered Jeffreys' ears and instantly pierced the last bit of weakness in his heart. He suddenly raised his head and looked at Yang Mo with extremely firm eyes.
Yang Mo nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, at least the temperature of your blood has not completely cooled down."
After a brief pause, she patted his shoulder and said, "If you don't want to continue to be trampled underfoot and called a trash player with a trash contract, if you still want to stand on others' heads and roar, then from now on, follow me, show your shame, burn your blood that has not yet cooled, fight with me, win with me, and I will bring you glory."
Having said that, he turned and walked towards the locker room.
Jeffreys hesitated for less than five seconds and followed in big strides. At this time, the pain on his face was no longer burning, and he was even somewhat grateful to Yang Mo for waking him up with a slap.
Before he came to New York, he was full of enthusiasm and fantasized about returning home with glory and wealth. Unfortunately, the smoky locker room environment and the sluggish team morale drained all his passion. He began to become numb, not interested in winning, and accepted failure calmly. He even began to think that failure was nothing, because he would still get paid.
But just when he gave up all pursuit, Yang Mo's slap woke him up in time.
Twenty-eight years old is indeed the golden age for a player, and he is entering the best time of his career.
"I shouldn't be wasted like this, I shouldn't be trampled underfoot forever. Even if I'm in the mud, I will struggle to bloom into a flower that faces the sun!"
The stubborn voice led him to follow Yang Mo step by step. Even though they were at loggerheads half an hour ago, he was willing to follow Yang Mo now. Because there was a voice in his heart telling him: Follow this guy, this guy can create brilliance!
If it was another player, even Michael Jordan, in Yang Mo's current position, he would not be able to turn Jeffries into his close comrade-in-arms. At most, he could force him to grow by hitting him again and again, but he could never conquer their hearts. But Yang Mo could do it, and this is the so-called leadership temperament.
That night, Yang Mo held a huge party in the villa she bought in New York. She invited more than 30 young celebrities to join her. Anyway, Baofeng Agency was full of young celebrities who wanted to curry favor with them. Lu Xueman just made a phone call and more than 30 beautiful girls came in droves.
When they heard that it was an NBA player, they also became excited. After all, NBA players are high-income people, and they are also celebrities with a certain exposure rate. In addition, they have good physical strength, money, fame and strength. Who doesn't like them?
The party was very lively. After they had a few drinks, Yang Mo went to her private gym to practice and let them do whatever they wanted. After all, this was a party for everyone to bond with each other.
The party lasted until three in the morning, leaving the yard in a mess.
Yang Mo originally thought that this was not a big deal, but it was photographed by the paparazzi stationed at the door and released to the media, and it became that the new leader of New York led his team to party all night long, and some even used words like "orgy party".
In their description, Yang Mo became a player worse than Marbury and Randolph. The New York media questioned how deep into the abyss such a leader who spoke wildly and led his teammates to party could lead the Knicks. After all, this was an entertainment star!
As soon as this report came out, New York fans gathered together instantly and protested in various ways, trying to drive Yang Mo away.
It has to be said that the power of the media is enormous. It is enough to make those who are unaware of the truth take to the streets with sticks and protest in various violent ways.
However, despite the fans' protests, Super Yang's die-hard fans immediately stood up and stated that they must keep Yang Mo in New York City, and they believed that Yang Mo would definitely become the pride of New York City.
The two factions argued endlessly, but finally reached a consensus: Yang Mo should just stop playing basketball and go back to making movies.
Because in this way, die-hard Super Yang fans can see Yang Mo appear in the cinema more often, and New York fans don't have to worry about Yang Mo bringing the Knicks into an irreparable situation.
However, this kind of agreement obviously does not work for Yang Mo.
He always considered himself a basketball player and movies were just a sideline.
