Anthony the Reborn

Chapter 94 I want to be the starter (seeking first order)
"Oh!"

Wallace grabbed the ball off the backboard, grabbed it with both hands, and dunked the ball hard into the basket.

The basket shook violently!

Anthony's pupils suddenly retracted, and Wallace actually did the same thing as him, copying McGrady's slam dunk!
This……

Wallace landed after dunking, stretched out his hand and beat his chest vigorously, and shouted loudly, but maybe he realized that there were no spectators on the sidelines, so he stopped after only shouting, and then slowly walked to the backcourt run away.

"Hey, Mello, this new guy copied your moves?" Just then, Nene walked up to Anthony and said with a smirk.

"Well, we made a lot of money." Anthony laughed from the heart. He thought it would take a while to realize the value when he saw Wallace's performance. underestimated.

"Focus on me! Don't underestimate your opponent! How can you beat the Mavericks in such a state!"

D'Antoni yelled loudly that he was also satisfied with Wallace's performance, but the main players obviously underestimated their opponents. This mentality must be corrected, and it happens that Wallace is a very good entry point.

The players of the main team were scolded by the coach, but they also put away their contemptuous mentality and focused 100% on the game.

This time, the players on the substitute team complained a lot.

Nene no longer deliberately challenged Wallace head-on. Miller also controlled the ball steadily. One after another, the human wall lost most of its power.

After solving the defensive obstacles of Bell and Wallace, the players of the main team quickly played wave after wave of smooth offense. On the other hand, although there are occasional three-point shots from Korver on the bench, everyone else is restricted. sharp.

By the time D'Antoni signaled the end of the match, the players of the main team had already led by more than 20 points, and there was no need to continue playing.

A group of players came off the field and quickly surrounded D'Antoni.

Thorpe and Cooper also stood opposite the players. Both of them looked at Bell and Wallace, who had just joined the team, but their expressions were completely opposite.

Thorpe's face was full of dissatisfaction. Obviously, the two rookies were not suitable for the team's tactical system in his eyes, while Cooper couldn't hide his smile. He had always been helpless against the team's poor defense. Two defensive vanguards came, and he almost laughed from ear to ear.

Anthony looked at the scene in front of him and smiled secretly. Both Bell and Wallace are strong defensive players and weak offensive players with distinct characteristics. It is normal for the two assistant coaches to have such a reaction.

After thinking about it, he turned his head to the direction where Bell and Wallace were standing. Both of them were out of breath. It was obvious that they had tried their best in the previous confrontation, but the tension that could not be concealed could still be seen between their brows.

It should be said that Bell and the two are both defensive players, but their characteristics are different. Bell is a typical 3D player with jellybean defense and a good three-point shooting ability. This kind of player is suitable for championships The imposition of the team, although he has emerged in the Jazz before, is far from reflecting his true value.

In contrast, although Wallace is not good at shooting, his defense is oppressive. This kind of player is most suitable when playing defensive counterattacks. He quickly steals the ball and advances, and then ends the offense in a rough way. , this feature has been shown in the amazing goal just now.

He watched for a while and looked away. Anyway, these two defensive players are definitely a very suitable supplement to the current Nuggets team. It can be said that the team's substitute strength has directly risen to a higher level.

"Everyone's performance is pretty good today. If you are training, come here first. You go to the locker room and wait for a while. Bell, come to my office."

D'Antoni announced the disbandment of the team.

"Me?" Bell looked at the players around him strangely, not quite understanding D'Antoni's purpose in looking for him.

"Go, don't worry!" Anthony stepped forward and patted Bell on the shoulder. He had already guessed why D'Antoni was looking for him.

"Hey, Gerald, come on, let's have a good chat..." Nene came over and hugged Wallace at this moment, and dragged him directly to the locker room.

"Hey, don't bully the rookies." Anthony saw Nene's actions and ran over quickly.

Wallace was nervous at the moment, thinking that Nene wanted to investigate the matter that made him embarrassing him on the court just now. Hearing Anthony's voice, he immediately felt that he had found a savior, and was about to speak.

"If you want to bully, bully together~" Anthony rushed up and grabbed Wallace.

Wallace suddenly wanted to die...

Bell followed D'Antoni all the way in, until he entered the player's office.

"Close the door." D'Antoni walked to his coach's seat and sat down, without looking back.

Bell turned and closed the door nervously.

"Sit down." D'Antoni leaned on the soft sofa behind the table, and then said.

Bell sat on the chair outside the table, not knowing what was going to happen next, clasped his hands in front of him, looked at D'Antoni, and said hesitantly: "Coach, did I... not perform well? , I will continue to work hard..."

"Relax." D'Antoni saw Bell's nervousness and said with a smile, "Although your performance is not perfect, I have seen some things, which is why I called you here today. Your recent performance will determine whether to put you in the starting lineup."

"Starting?" Bell was surprised. He didn't expect that D'Antoni would tell him this kind of thing just after entering the team.

D'Antoni nodded and said: "You should know that the team took a lot of effort to trade you. The original starter Walsh was traded out. Frankly speaking, Kiki is already helping you as Walsh's replacement. gone."

When Bell heard this, a burst of uncontrollable excitement immediately appeared on his face.

"However..." D'Antoni followed the conversation, "In my team, I still need to observe you in a few games. Although Barry is old, his experience is also indispensable in the team. .”

When Bell heard D'Antoni say no, his heart "thumped", and after hearing him finish, his heart was also half cold, and the disappointment on his face followed.

Seeing the change in Bell's face, D'Antoni also realized that the player in front of him is a player with a more sensitive personality. He then said: "But don't be discouraged. Barry is also getting old after all. You will mainly play in the next game." Played well and I believe it will not be difficult for you to start."

Hearing this, the frustration on Bell's face eased a lot.

"Okay, you go out first." D'Antoni said and pointed to the door.

"Yes, coach." Bell stood up and was about to go out.

"Wait a minute." D'Antoni stood up suddenly at this moment.

"What's wrong, coach?" Bell turned around.

"Bell, do you want to start?" D'Antoni suddenly looked at Bell with piercing eyes.

"I want to be the starter!" Bell said without hesitation.

"Well, but you have to remember that starting is not everything. As long as you perform well, I will give you enough time to perform. On the contrary, if your performance is terrible, even if you are starting, I will support you, Kiki. Side will also make changes, you have to understand this." D'Antoni said earnestly.

"I will, coach, I will devote [-]% of my concentration to fight every game." Bell said vowedly.

"Well, that's good, let's go out." D'Antoni finally nodded and said.

Bell responded and walked out of the coach's office.

"I hope you don't let me down." D'Antoni looked at Bell's figure and muttered softly.

To say that the reason why he talked to Bell so early was because Bell was exactly the player he was looking for. Miller just complements each other.

However, these are just theories at the moment. No one can predict how much immediate combat power Bell will show in the future. All he can do is look forward to it and give Bell enough confidence.

In the locker room of the team, Anthony and other players were talking freely, and Wallace was also getting along with Nene at the moment. Obviously, what Nene said about bullying newcomers was just to scare people.

After a while, Bell returned to the locker room, and Nene and White naturally had some gossip, but Bell knew how to behave, but said that D'Antoni hoped to play harder.

A group of players didn't gossip about anything, and then dispersed and chatted separately.

After a while, D'Antoni also walked into the locker room, and the players also immediately turned their attention, only to notice that there was another person behind the coach.

Anthony saw the people following D'Antoni, and his face immediately showed a burst of unbearable excitement.

"Hey, boys, today I'm here to introduce a new player to you. He's my old subordinate. I think many of you know him."

"Hey, Dikembe!" Barry stood up excitedly.

The man who came in was the giant from Congo, Dikembe Mutombo.

"Hey, Joan." Mutombo also greeted Barry, obviously the emotion between the two veterans was stronger.

"Hey, Dikembe." Anthony also stood up. Before crossing, he was familiar with Uncle Mu. Now he was a little excited to see him, and he opened his hands as he walked over.

"Hey, Melo." Mutombo also came over and gave Anthony a big hug. Although he was not familiar with Anthony, the latter came in and was very popular in the league, so he naturally recognized him.

"Okay, that's all for today. You guys should have a good rest when you go back, and prepare well for the game against the Mavericks tonight. Let me see your wonderful performance."

D'Antoni finally said something politely and walked out of the locker room.

(End of this chapter)