In the NBA workplace culture, rookies are often synonymous with disadvantaged groups.

It is extremely rare for people like Wang Dazhi to thrive in this jungle world before even halfway through the first season.

Wang Dazhi: "The main reason is that we two are very destined. My first regular season game is against you!

Although it was my first official appearance, I still felt that the Suns really sucked!

We play the Suns like the Jazz play us!"

In fact, the main reason why Wang Dazhi is eagerly anticipating the arrival of Robert Horry is because he feels that his arrival will give the Lakers a better chance of winning against the Jazz.

Robert Horry: "The Jazz may not be as scary as you think, although they currently look strong.

There are actually many reasons why the Lakers are currently unable to fight back..."

Robert Horry gave a long discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of the Lakers and Jazz. Robert Horry also made some special insights into how the Lakers should choose between offense and defense.

Later, it was also proved that this key player in the finals has a unique understanding of the basketball game. It is no accident that Robert Horry won seven championships with three teams.

Wang Dazhi believes that it was not the championship-level team that made Robert Horry a success, but the arrival of Robert Horry that raised the team's ceiling and transformed a strong team into a dynasty.

After Wang Dazhi and Robert Horry finished eating, he received a call from Larry Drew as soon as he left the restaurant.

Larry Drew: "Come to the training facility later. Coach Delma Harris wants to see you."

The message delivered by Larry Drew was concise and to the point. Robert Horry said goodbye to Wang Dazhi and returned to the hotel temporarily arranged for him by the team to rest. Robert Horry, who had just arrived, had not yet found a suitable house.

Wang Dazhi drove back to the training facility and came to coach Delmar Harris' office.

Knocking on the door, Wang Dazhi walked in and sat on the sofa opposite the head desk.

Wang Dazhi: "What do you want from me, Mr. Coach?"

As soon as he left the restaurant, he received a call from Larry Drew. Wang Dazhi thought this was such a coincidence.

Delma Harris: "Did you ask Robert to have dinner with you at noon?"

The silver-haired coach Delmar Harris said in a soft voice. He looked like a kind uncle.

Wang Dazhi: "Yes, the newcomer has just arrived in Los Angeles and is unfamiliar with the place. I will treat him to a casual meal as a landlord!"

It seems that the team management is very concerned about Wang Dazhi's move, mainly because the coaching staff is very worried about Wang Dazhi's change of mentality after the arrival of Robert Horry.

No one knows what kind of impact the arrival of players at the same position and championship level will have on Wang Dazhi, a rookie.

Wang Dazhi took the initiative to invite Robert Horry to dinner, which no one expected.

Delma Harris originally wanted to talk to Wang Dazhi some time later, but now it seems that this matter is imminent.

Delma Harris: "How was your lunch?"

Unable to understand what Wang Dazhi meant, Delma Harris could only ask tentatively.

Wang Dazhi: “The food is pretty good and the chef’s skills are very stable.”

What Wang Dazhi asked was not what he answered.

Delma Harris: "You are a smart person, DZ, you don't have to hide anything from me.

As a coach of an NBA team, I will be responsible for young people with potential like you."

Delma Harris just wants to know if anything unpleasant happened between Wang Dazhi and Robert Horry.

Wang Dazhi: "Actually, this is just an ordinary lunch. Although Robert Horry and I don't have much interaction, we can definitely be called friends.

I got along very well with this guy in the first game of the regular season, and we became friends when we met them again.

I know what you are worried about, Robert and I didn't talk about the team's tactics, we just talked about food."

The reason why Wang Dazhi answered like this was to test the attitude of the management. He wanted to know what position he was in in the minds of the coaching staff.

Delma Harris: "Oh, that's right.

It's really not easy for you two to discuss technical and tactical issues. Who said you two are both power forwards?

Counting Eldon, our team already has three No. 4 positions, but you must not worry about your future.

The NBA environment is really cruel, especially since very few post players can play the entire season. We only have four useful interior players in our team, so your team's status is still very solid.

In addition, Eddie is still a little short in the third position. Your performance in the third position in recent games has been excellent, even exceeding the expectations of the entire coaching staff.

I can guarantee you that you will get more playing time at the three position.

There are only a handful of super-fast small forwards in the league, and you don't have to worry too much about your defense. With Shaq on the line, the opponent's coaches like to use tall and powerful three-position players to help defend the inside.

, it would be perfect for you to appear at our small forward position at this time.

Your efforts and progress are seen by the coaching staff and management team. Everyone knows that your flexibility is getting better and better, and your dribbling ability is also at a very high level. You are an excellent person, and you have to believe in it.

Own.

Well... what I said may be a bit redundant. You should be more confident than most people I have taught.

You yourself also know that your swing ability is by no means limited to the third and fourth positions. When you encounter the ordinary blue-collar fifth position, you can complete the center job very well.

Having said all this, what I mean is that the arrival of Robert Horry will never affect your personal development. The entire team will do its best to provide you with the most suitable growth environment.

We are delighted with everything you have shown in previous games and you will always be part of the team's long-term plans.

I can represent the attitude of the entire Los Angeles Lakers team with these words."

Wang Dazhi was deeply moved by Delma Harris's words. In fact, this is what Wang Dazhi wanted - respect.

If Wang Dazhi's mentality hadn't been mature, this deal would have likely become an irreparable rift between the player and the team. It's not unusual for a rookie who is in a period of rapid growth to suddenly have a strong contender at the championship level.
Chapter completed!