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After the game, Edison took Hill to the post-game press conference.
When Hill decided to attend the press conference with Edison, Nash, Howard and others also gave friendly reminders, "Don't be too high-spirited, don't have too much hope. Generally speaking, just asking you a question is just asking you a question. Be prepared."
Prepare, you are just a background."
As usual, the Magic's press officer called out a reporter from the Journal Sentinel.
"First of all, congratulations to the Magic for winning again. Today Hill is officially back. What do you think of his performance? Grant, what do you think?"
Hill came back today. Edison was in a good mood. He listened to the reporter's question, smiled, and then said, "Hey, Bruce, you are not new to this industry. You should know that you can only ask one question. What do you want to hear from me?"
It’s Grant’s idea or Grant’s?e.”
Bruce from the "Sentinel" was not angry after hearing this. He is also an old acquaintance of the Magic. Basically, whenever there is a home game of the Magic, he will cover it as a reporter for the "Sentinel". He has a close relationship with everyone in the Magic.
Very harmonious.
So he answered Edison, "I still choose Grant. To be honest, Paul, I'm tired of hearing your voice."
As soon as Bruce finished speaking, all the reporters laughed. Even Edison himself was amused.
"Okay, grant your wish, Grant, you answer."
Hill adjusted the microphone in front of him, showed a slightly shy smile, and then began to answer questions.
"After more than a year and a half, almost 2 years, I finally set foot on the court again. I am very happy and very excited. Here I would first like to thank my family, who always encouraged me when I was injured.
Me, give me hope. I also want to thank the fans who have always supported me. During my lowest period, when I was undergoing surgery, I still received postcards from supporters every day in the hospital.
I am very grateful for your support all the time, and I will repay you with the best possible condition. I would also like to thank the team's new team doctor, Dr. Carter, and physical trainer Aaron Nelson. It is their efforts that allow me to
To return to the game so quickly and in such good condition, I am very grateful to them for their efforts on me. Of course, I also want to thank the head coach Paul Edison. It was the many candid and heart-to-heart conversations between him and me that allowed me to
He integrated into the team so quickly.”
"After the repair surgery in the summer, I feel like I'm in great shape now. My legs are now very light, no longer like they were filled with lead before. My knees can also move easily, and when I'm running or jumping
At that time, I didn't feel any pain. In the previous physical test, although my jumping height was lower than before I was injured, the speed was not much different. I believe that as the competition and my physical condition adjust, my jumping ability will improve.
I can also return to my previous state. In short, I feel great and I am completely healed."
Edison saw that Hill was getting more and more excited as he talked. He felt a little restless, so he unscrewed a bottle of mineral water and handed it to him, then patted his arm. Hill took the water from Edison and realized that he was losing his temper.
So I took a sip of water and smiled sheepishly at the reporters in the audience.
"Okay, who's going to ask the next question?" the Magic's press officer began to re-call the questions at the right time.
"Hello, I am a reporter from ESPN. Many people think this game is a test of the Magic's strength. The Nuggets are the second team you have encountered in the Western Conference playoffs this season. Mr. Edison, what do you think?
What do you think of this game?" ESPN's blond beauty once again won the favor of the Magic press officer, but it's no wonder. First of all, she is beautiful and has a great background. She is from ESPN. In addition, she has been with ESPN recently.
Edison's relationship has eased, so he is naturally easily named by the press officer...
"First of all, I didn't think too much. The Nuggets are a strong team in the league. As for the test standards, I didn't think about it. If we insist on testing our teams, I think there are only two - the Pistons and the Spurs.
During the preseason in October, I once said here that my team has only one goal, which is the championship. But you didn't believe it at the time, not only all of you who care about the NBA didn't believe it, but even
None of my players believe it. But now a quarter of the game has been played, and our record is far ahead of other teams. I think if I say this again now, you will no longer think that I am a madman?" Edison used
He held his chin with his fist and looked around at the reporters sitting below.
The reporters present listened to Edison's words and nodded silently.
Indeed, I was not optimistic about the Magic at the time. I believed that if the NBA had a promotion and relegation system, everyone's first priority for the Magic before the start of the season would be to avoid relegation. As for the championship that Paul Edison mentioned at that time, everyone felt that it was too far away, just like
"Luo Lao" is so far away from space. But now the situation has completely reversed. The Magic are now 18 wins and 2 losses. They also defeated the Nuggets, who are fifth in the Western Conference, in the game just now. And the key is that the Magic suppressed the Nuggets throughout the game.
They were not given any chance to raise their heads. What does this mean? It means that the Magic's strength is firmly ahead of the Nuggets. Regardless of whether everyone wants it or not, the Magic have become a team that has always been able to compete for the championship.
Edison glanced at the reaction below and continued his speech, "Moreover, with Hill's comeback, we are now truly fully staffed. And Hill's performance in this game was not particularly ideal. Although he also won
More than 10 points, but I believe everyone felt that he was not particularly open. He was also afraid of contact and did not dare to do many actions. Of course, this is normal for a person who has just returned from surgery. What I want to say is
, after 10 games, when Hill has completely entered the game state, we will be in the strongest state at that time, and the current team is only about 80%."
"So, may I ask, how do you plan to use Hill after he recovers?" Another reporter stood up and asked.
Edison laughed after hearing this, "This is our tactical secret."
One day, the reporter below secretly raised his middle finger and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? What kind of tactical secrets are there? As long as you let Hill appear on the stage, we will know everything at a glance."
Then other reporters asked Hill a few more questions, and finally the press conference ended peacefully.
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The next day, the Magic didn't have a game, so Edison came to the Waterhouse Center early. As a result, Thibodeau came to report the situation to him as soon as he arrived.
"Early this morning, a fax was sent from New York. Well, this is it." As he spoke, Thibodeau handed a fax to Edison?
"New Yorkers, what do they want to do? I want to kill them alive right now." Although he said harshly, Edison still took the fax and read it carefully, "They want Juwan Howard?"
Edison read the fax and looked sideways at Thibodeau, "Tom, what do you think?"
Thibodeau frowned and said in a low voice, "Now Juwan Howard has no place at all in our tactics. Our main power forward is Josh Smith, and the substitute is Boris Diaw, and there are also Marion and
If Gerald Wallace can play this position, we can completely give up on Juwan."
Edison waved his hand after hearing this, "Tom, I understand what you said. I have already told Zhu Wan that he can find a new home. He has no future in Orlando. I mean, the Knicks as a trade
Target, what do you think? What kind of bargaining chips do you think the New Yorkers can offer, or what kind of rewards do we get."….
After hearing this question, Thibodeau shook his head, "The Knicks can't offer any good bargaining chips, at least they don't have anyone on the team who can help our tactics. I think the main purpose of the trade is to clear salary space and reduce the number of players on the team."
Internal conflicts and hidden dangers. Or you can ask for another draft pick."
Edison squinted his eyes and his brain was in overclocking. Suddenly he picked up the phone and said, "Aaron Nelson, you and Carter come to my office quickly. I have something to ask you."
In less than 5 minutes, Nelson and Carter came to Edison's office out of breath. The two of them ran all the way, thinking that there was another serious injury in the team.
"The two of us have one thing. If 'Penny' comes to our team, do you have the confidence to help him regain his form? Just like Grant did."
After hearing this, Nelson and Carter looked at each other, "We are not sure about this, and I don't think anyone in the world can be sure about helping him recover. But as long as there are no more accidents, we are sure that he will not be injured.
If it gets worse, it will keep him in his current state."
Edison crossed his hands in front of him. After listening to their answers, he stared into their eyes. Suddenly Edison clapped his hands and said, "Okay, as long as you can ensure that he maintains his current condition. I have thought about it. I want to
Bring the Penny back to Orlando. Tom, what do you think of this plan? Do you think he can adapt to our tactics?"
When Edison called Nelson, Thibodeau knew that Edison's target was Hardaway, so he had been thinking, considering, and deliberating in his heart. Now that Edison asked him, he just told him his thoughts and concerns.
"Paul, first of all, we must understand that the risks of this transaction are very high. How fragile Hardaway's knee and left ankle are now, I don't think I need to say more, it can be said to be on par with Hill. Nelson and the others only said that
Hardaway's condition can be guaranteed as long as there is no accident. What if there is an accident? You know our current tactics are very fast. If Hardaway is happy and does difficult moves like before, it will be very dangerous.
As for tactical execution and integration into the team, I don't think there is any problem. His golf IQ is very high, and his three-point ability has always been good, which is more in line with our tactics. Another question I have is that if he comes, he will definitely play.
Being a substitute, this is far different from the treatment he received in Orlando, can he accept it?"
Edison listened and shook his head, "The two things you mentioned are not a problem in my opinion. Now Hardaway is no longer majestic. He has always been a substitute in the Suns and Knicks. I believe that for him
He is already very satisfied to be able to play on the court, and he will not expect more. And we also have a highly paid sixth man Hill to set an example for him. As for getting injured again, I think it is even more unlikely. First of all, Hada
Whampoa is much smarter. When we played against the Knicks, he rarely went inside. He just provided cover for others and organized. He already knew his body very well. Besides, with Nelson and Carter, I believe
You two can condition Hardaway's body better. In the end, Orlando owes him a lot. Even if he can't play, I still want to support him."
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