It was Battelle who was sitting at the top of the stairs.
"You haven't slept yet, why are you sitting here?" Lu Yu said with a smile.
Battle smiled: "The room is very stuffy, come out and sit for a while..."
"Oh, I just came back. I can't sleep, so I want to sit with you." Lu Yu was not polite and sat directly next to Battle. His figure was smaller than Battle.
Battle smiled bitterly. He knew that Lu Yu saw it and sat down just to accompany him, so he took the initiative to say: "Actually, I'm fine. It's not like you don't know about that trivial matter. I asked Xia Song, and Xia Song said there was no news yet.
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Xia Song is Battelle's agent.
Battle is unemployed. He has been unemployed for a long time. Lu Yu knows this. In January this year, he was traded to the Orlando Magic by the Mongolian Dragons. He was laid off just three days after arriving with the Magic. He was originally the one to find him this summer.
Although he was working hard, he still gave up the opportunity to try out for a job during the offseason and came to participate in the Olympics.
Lu Yu said: "Don't worry, it will definitely happen."
Battle shook his head: "I know in my heart what level I am. I am 29 this year, and I am playing a center position. If I want to stand up in the NBA, I am afraid that I will not have a chance. At worst, I will return to the CBA... I am just a little unwilling to do so.
Want to try again..."
"..." Lu Yu said nothing and continued to listen to Battle.
"Xia Song persuaded me to stay in the United States this year to try out for other teams, but you know, at my age, this Olympics may be my last. I am different from Yao Dazhi. They both rely on technology to make a living.
I just rely on my strength. As I get older, I can’t keep up with my strength and my speed is slow. Let alone the NBA, even the national team is almost running out of my place. Besides, young people like the Arab League also need a place. I always
You can't always occupy the latrine and not take a shit."
What he said is the truth. The country must train new players, so it is estimated that not many old players can stay. Although Battelle is only 29 years old, he will be 33 years old in four years, so there is no place for him.
He will definitely not be able to make the national team in the bj Olympics.
"Besides, I'm really not serious about training..." Battle said with a wry smile.
Lu Yu was stunned and sighed: "Do you still mind what Dayao said about you? He also wants the team to be better..."
"It's okay, I know. I didn't have a plan for next season and my mind wasn't on training. I don't blame him," Battle said.
Yao Ming once had a dispute with Battelle because of Battelle's lax training. Many people say that this is the reason why Battelle did not appear in the national team roster after 2004. In fact, anyone who really understands basketball will understand that this is not the case at all.
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It is an indisputable fact that Battelle's condition has declined as he gets older. The main reason is that the national team needs to change its players. The inside line is the most competitive position in the Chinese team, so it is normal for Battelle to give up his position.
"Maybe we won't be able to see each other in the NBA next season, and it will be difficult to be teammates in the future." Battelle said with a smile: "There are only a few games left anyway. I will play well in the next few games and let the CBA team take a look."
With my strength, I can still sign a big contract when I go back."
Lu Yu stood up and stretched out his hand: "Okay, no matter where we are, I hope we will never forget this Olympic trip in our lives."
"Okay, it's necessary." Battle handed his hand to Lu Yu, and Lu Yu pulled him up.
The two hands are held together, full of strength.
On the way back to their respective dormitories.
"The bus..."
"Um?"
"You are too heavy. I almost pulled you down just now when I pulled you."
"..."
Back in the dormitory, Yi Jianlian was already lying on the bed and fell into a deep sleep. He had done a lot of training during this period. Although he did not play much time in the game, he was meticulous in training and continued to learn from the three major centers Wang Zhizhi, Yao Ming and Battelle.
With the speed of his progress, he may be able to make a comeback in the NBA next season.
Zhu Fangyu was still holding her cell phone when she saw Lu Yu come in and whisper: "Xiao Lu, I want to tell you something..."
"What's going on?" Lu Yu took off his coat and threw it on the bed.
"Hu Mei said she would come to watch my game tomorrow and pass me two more balls later."
"Go and discuss it with Liu Wei."
"It's a waste of time for me to discuss it with him. He only has eyes for Dayao..."
"I'm sorry, I don't have you in my eyes either..."
"..." Zhu Fangyu wanted to throw the phone down at that time. He could say such things, is it okay if we don't break up the relationship?
The next day, August 23, the match between the Chinese team and Serbia and Montenegro attracted a large number of media reporters. The Chinese team was one of the strongest teams in the men's basketball group stage in this Olympic competition. Originally,
This game is no longer relevant, because the Chinese Men’s Basketball Team has already locked up its place in the quarterfinals in advance, but because the other games today are really uninteresting and there is very little news to write about, it is better to interview someone like the Chinese Men’s Basketball Team.
The Chinese team is as popular as the American Dream Team.
Before the Chinese men's basketball game, Spain defeated New Zealand and ended the group stage. The record of four wins and one loss was impressive enough. Lithuania in Group B defeated Australia and the United States defeated Angola, both advancing to the quarterfinals.
From the beginning of the warm-up, the camera was focused on Yao Ming and Lu Yu sitting on the sidelines, because everyone knew that they were the core of the Chinese men's basketball team.
At this time, a player came out of the Serbian and Montenegrin team, but it was Radmanovic. He walked towards the Chinese team and greeted Lu Yu with a smile: "Hi, Lu, I didn't expect to meet you here.
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"Me too, I'm glad to see you." Lu Yu smiled awkwardly.
The two of them have played against each other in the NBA, but they are not particularly familiar with each other.
"Congratulations on entering the quarterfinals. You have to be merciful in this game. Whether our national team can enter the quarterfinals depends entirely on you." Radmanovic said half-truthfully.
"Okay, don't worry." Lu Yu blinked.
Radmanovic left with satisfaction. He felt that Lu Yu understood what he meant. The winning or losing of this game is not important to the Chinese men's basketball team. It has already entered the quarterfinals anyway, not to mention the Chinese team won.
In other words, it means that Group A is first in the group. Being first in Group A is not a good position.
The current record in Group B is that Lithuania ranks first in the group, and the United States has three wins and two losses. These two teams have ended all group matches.
Group B only has the last game between Puerto Rico and Greece. Both Puerto Rico and Greece have three wins and one loss. If Greece wins, Greece will be ranked second in the group. Puerto Rico and the United States will be ranked third in the group because of the relationship between victory and defeat.
The U.S. group is fourth.
In this case, the Chinese men's basketball team will face the American team in the quarterfinals.
If Puerto Rico beats Greece, then Puerto Rico will be ranked second in the group. Due to the relationship between Greece and the US team, the US team will be third in the group and the Greek team will be fourth.
The Chinese team, which is first in the group, will meet the Greek team, and the situation is only slightly better than the American team.
The Chinese men's basketball team, which has a chance of meeting the American team, must maintain its physical strength as its ultimate goal and devote all its energy to dealing with the possible appearance of the American men's basketball team.
No matter how you calculate it, it will be the most cost-effective arrangement for the Chinese team to give up this game.
Even the head coach of the Italian team bluntly said in an interview with the media: "We are already one foot outside the quarterfinals. If I were the head coach of the Chinese team, I would definitely give up this game."
Radmanovich's guess was correct. The leader of the Chinese delegation did analyze it in this way and sent the analysis report to Harris.
Before the game, Harris directly slapped the proposal of the team leader on the table and said loudly to the players: "Our goal of coming to the Olympics has been achieved. Now for us, results are not the most important thing. We can't do it for
I deliberately lose the game due to poor performance. As the head coach of the team, I have to be responsible for the Chinese men’s basketball team. Our team should have a spirit of never admitting defeat!"
When Lu Yu heard this, he just secretly cursed in his heart. Who was thinking of giving up the match with Italy two days ago...
"The Point Guard Is Here"
The next moment, he heard Harris' honest words: "Of course, some tactical adjustments are still necessary..."
The silver fox is indeed still a silver fox, and it is really difficult for him to make the team members relax their vigilance and not lose the game blatantly.
"During this period, Lu Yu and Yao Ming played for a long time, and physical problems have had a great impact. The playing time of Lu Yu and Yao Ming will be shortened as much as possible, mainly to maintain their condition... You still remember me
Is it the issue mentioned in the last interview? I said that when Yao Ming and Lu Yu were not around, you didn’t play with confidence. I want to see where your confidence is in this game!" Harris was full of passion.
said.
He thinks this is an excellent training opportunity for young players!
Well...it's also a decent reason to lose.
The list of starting players for the Chinese team has not changed: it is still Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, Li Nan, Lu Yu and Liu Wei, but everyone knows that Lu Yu and Yao Ming are probably actors who came to perform in friendship in this scene.
For Serbia and Montenegro, because Divac and Stojakovic did not participate in this Olympics, and several other main players did not come, Serbia and Montenegro struggled quite a bit this time.
Serbia and Montenegro used to be a strong team in the world, but this year they have been reduced to the point where the Chinese team has to give away a wave of kills to qualify in the group.
The main reason is because their country is disintegrating, and many players are not interested in competing. Just like Milicic, who participated in the draft last year, he rushed to the NBA to participate in the draft even though he did not play in the European leagues.
It's not because the country really can't stay anymore... But Milicic does have talent, but he is too young and has an immature mentality. It is obvious that he has not adapted to the NBA in his first year.
Serbia and Montenegro’s lineup is:
Center: Drobnik
Power Forward: Tomasevich
Small forward: Radmanovic
Shooting Guard: Fjanic
Point Guard: Sepanovic
There are three NBA players in this team. Vjanic once stayed with the Knicks for a short time. Drobnyak is the center of the Clippers. Needless to say, Radmanovic is an old NBA bastard.
Already.
The Chinese team once played against them in the Diamond Cup, losing 78 to 92 by 14 points. Lu Yu and Wang Zhizhi had not returned from the Diamond Cup. At that time, Yao Ming said: "Without Divac and Stojakovic, this Serbian team
Black's team is a little weaker than the one at the World Championships, but not by much."
But at this time, it is no longer the same as the Diamond Cup.
The Chinese team has already secured the qualification to qualify for the group stage in advance. Even if they lose this game, it is a strategic abandonment. What's more, what Harris said before the game made other players feel unconvinced. They also
Ask yourself, is it impossible to play without Yao Ming and Lu Yu?
All the team members felt a breath stuck in their hearts.
Everyone knows that today is the last chance, because Lu Yu and Yao Ming will not have a chance to rest after today's game, but everyone also knows that it is not easy to seize the opportunity, after all, the opponent is a European team
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At this time, the smile will be a little awkward, and the demonstration and expression of determination will be as far-fetched as courage.
Yao Ming stood aside and laughed and said, "Can you please stop making such a long face? Relax, after all, the other side is also our friend."
The predecessor of Serbia and Montenegro is Yugoslavia...
Yao Ming knew in his heart that the players on the team were holding back their energy, especially the veterans.
Yesterday, Yao Ming saw Battelle sitting alone in the corridor, but he didn't go over because of his face. He knew that what he said before might be too serious, and he also learned from Wang Zhizhi that Battelle was facing NBA work problems.
Battelle's agent is Wang Zhizhi's former agent and knows something about the situation.
To be honest, Wang Zhizhi was very lucky to have switched to Lu Yu's agency.
Li Nan also talked with Yao Ming. This was also Li Nan's third Olympic Games. Li Nan felt aggrieved to be criticized by Harris pointing at his nose, but he also knew that what Harris said was the truth. Although the previous game was won by everyone's joint efforts,
Yes, but everyone also knows how big a role Lu Yu and Yao Ming played in it. From Li Nan's eyes, Yao Ming could see that he didn't want to give up this opportunity to prove himself.
Wang Zhizhi is the least talkative among the players. He has always been silent. He trains well every day and plays every game well, becoming a role model for Harris.
But he was holding back his energy in his heart. He is also an NBA player, and he is also a strong player who can start in the NBA. It is not that he is not happy to play for Yao Ming and Lu Yu in the national team. He has always been a role player in the NBA, so he doesn't mind.
Yes, it's just that as a player, he also wants to prove that he is not without strength, but has made certain sacrifices for the team's tactical needs.
In fact, if we really talk about strength, Wang Zhizhi is on par with the current Yao Ming.
After all, Yao Ming only played in the NBA for two years and went to a better team that just needed a core inside player.
Wang Zhizhi went to the Mavericks, so he could only play as a substitute.
Even Lu Yu said that as long as Dazhi is given tactics, he will still be one of the top inside players in this Olympics.
Zhu Fangyu also worked hard to play a good game, and his reasons were slightly different from others.
