Chapter 39 Wharton’s rest arrangement

Author: Xiaoshu Xiaoshu Xiaoshu

Chapter 39 Wharton’s rest arrangement

November 6th.

There was a knock on the door of the hotel room where Zheng Long was staying, and it was Wharton. Zheng Long was a little surprised by Wharton's arrival.

"After discussion with the team, we are going to let you rest in the next game."

"Take turns?"

"Yes, you. After all, you have suffered a leg injury. The schedule these days is too intensive, and you will have to play against the 76ers in two days. The coaching team is a little worried about your health. I hope you can rest for a game. By the way,

Go for a physical examination."

In the first four games, Zheng Long's average playing time per game was 39 minutes, ranking first in the team.

And first in the league.

Zheng Long understood, "I can go for the physical examination tomorrow. But there is no need to take a rest, I can play. I know my physical condition and it is very good."

Walton smiled bitterly and said, "I understand your desire to play, but we still have a season to play. If we enter the playoffs, the schedule will be longer."

Zheng Long said nothing, not knowing how to explain for a moment.

With my current physique, unless I am mentally retarded, I would do some physical work, such as repairing the driveway of my home.

There is almost no such thing as injury.

Seeing that Zheng Long didn't speak, Walton continued, "I know you are very competitive and worried about whether the team can win the 76ers. If you say that without you, we can't even win the current 76ers, then

It’s really fucked up.”

The 76ers finally welcomed Embiid's comeback in the new season, but Simmons, the newly drafted No. 1 pick this year, suffered a foot injury after shining in the summer league and was directly reimbursed for the season.

Today's 76ers, after finishing last season with 30 teams, have lost four games in a row at the start of this season and are once again on the road to competing for the top pick.

Zheng Long still wanted to persist.

Wharton immediately blocked his mouth.

"The rotation of rest is the arrangement of the coaching staff. I'm sorry, but you have to obey."

Seeing that Wharton was too soft, he could only force himself.

Now Zheng Long is the absolute core of the Lakers, and Zheng Long's health is related to the future of the team.

and.

There is another reason for resting Zheng Long.

That is to pave the way for team transactions.

In the first four games, Zheng Long carried the game and the Lakers were able to win.

Now we are facing the weakest team, the 76ers, and the entire coaching team wants to see who can step up when Zheng Long is absent.

Although there is only one game, it can be used as a sample.

Kill two birds with one stone.

Walton said so. Zheng Long spread his hands, a little helpless, but also said, "I still hope to be on the roster. Something really went wrong. I want to play."

I don't want to sit on the bench and watch the team lose.

The NBA has regulations that if a player is declared injured and unable to play before the game, he does not play at the start of the game.

Then you won't be able to play in that day's game.

Walton smiled and said, "No problem. But I bet $10 that you have no chance to play."

The next day, Zheng Long participated in a physical examination arranged by the team doctor.

At the same time, Walton also came to the temporary training arena and informed the Lakers players that Zheng Long would take a rest in the next game due to tight hip muscles.

The players had different expressions. Russell and others were surprised. Ingram was particularly excited because he was worried about Nick Young. Zheng Long was injured and absent. Doesn't this mean that he has the chance to start?!

Then.

Walton announced that Clarkson will be the starting shooting guard in the next game.

Nick Young:

Walton had a panoramic view of the players' expressions and said loudly, "Boys, Zheng Long is not here. You need to make up for his firepower gap. We must work hard to win five consecutive victories!"

The Lakers players looked at each other and knew that this was an opportunity.

This is an opportunity to show yourself.

It is obvious that the team's eldest brother is Zheng Long, and no one can shake Zheng Long's status.

But the second child hasn’t been confirmed yet! Whoever performs well will have a chance!

In the training that day, the players worked extremely hard.

November 10th.

Wachovia Center, home of the Philadelphia 76ers.

The team was named after the Independence Day of the United States in 1776.

As one of the most successful teams in NBA history, the Philadelphia 76ers have many Hall of Fame players and three NBA championships in team history.

Of course, there is still no comparison with the Los Angeles Lakers.

As of this season, the Boston Celtics have won 17 NBA championships and the Los Angeles Lakers 16.

Then there was a cliff-like decline, with the Chicago Bulls 6 times, the Warriors 5 times, and the Spurs 5 times.

Next on the list is the Philadelphia 76ers with 3 times, tied with the Miami Heat and Pistons.

Being able to win three championships from 30 teams is considered extremely successful. There are more than ten teams in the NBA, but they have not won a championship in decades.

In the 2000-2010 season at the beginning of this century, the 76ers had a great time. They relied on Allen Iverson to reach the NBA Finals.

A record was also set that season, with regular season MVP, Coach of the Year, Best Defensive Team DPOY and Best Sixth Man all being won by them.

In the 2011-12 season, they ranked eighth and met the Bulls led by Rose, ranked first in the league.

Rose suffered a torn cruciate ligament in G1 and was out for the season.

The Bulls, who lost Rose, were beaten eight times by the 76ers.

Although it is the Black Eight, it is jokingly called the weakest team among all the Black Eight Miracles by fans.

Then, the 76ers fell into the road of competing for the No. 1 pick. Joel Embiid, the No. 1 pick in 2014, Jahlil Okafor, the No. 1 pick in 2015, and Ben Simmons, the No. 1 pick in 2016.

Originally, fans thought the 76ers would take off this season, but as a result, they lost four consecutive games at the start of the season.

In the last game, they defeated the Eagles by 32 points.

In the new season, the 76ers seem to be on the road to competing for the top pick again, and the home fans are very disappointed with the team.

Especially those old fans from the "Answers" days.

Can not accept.

7pm.

Pre-match press conference.

When Wharton finished the interview.

76ers head coach Brett Brown walked into the venue and sat quietly in the seat, waiting for reporters' questions.

This old assistant coach of the Spurs spent more than ten years with the Spurs and finally got the opportunity to be the head coach in 2013 and came to the 76ers.

Then he led the team for three consecutive years and achieved impressive results.

Two No. 1 picks and one No. 1 pick!

Looking at the entire history of the NBA, there is no other head coach who can achieve such an achievement.

Fans affectionately call him "a bad artifact" behind his back.

Brett Brown, who has experienced nearly two hundred post-game defeat tortures, has been able to control his emotions freely in front of reporters.

No matter what questions these bullshit reporters ask, they can't shake my emotions!

Brett thought so.

Then, the reporter's first question made him lose control of his expression.

"Dear Mr. Brown, what do you think about the fact that Zheng Long, the current core player of the Lakers, will be absent from today's game?"

"What? Why didn't I know!"

"Mr. Wharton just told us that Zheng Long's hip muscles are tight and his participation in the battle is doubtful."

Brett couldn't control his emotions for a while. After losing four games in a row, the negative emotions within the team were on the verge of collapse.

Desperately need a victory!
To be continued...