For a rookie who has just entered the league, especially one who finally got a guaranteed contract, there is nothing more inspiring than the trust of his teammates.
Chen Jie naturally understands this truth.
Therefore, when Skiles wanted to replace Du Hong, Chen Jie stood up and spoke for Du Hong.
Moreover, his trust did make Du Hong feel a little bit more willing to die for his confidant.
However, these are obviously not enough.
After listening to Chen Jie's words, Skiles naturally couldn't say that he didn't trust his team members, but he was not convinced by Chen Jie yet. He glanced at Chen Jie. He didn't speak, but the meaning expressed in his eyes was very obvious.
The other teammates also looked at Chen Jie, waiting for him to continue.
"Coach, I have been teammates with Chris for three years, and I know him well. In the first half, his performance was completely abnormal. I hope the coach can give him another chance. If he does not perform well again..." The next words,
Chen Jie didn't say anything further, but the meaning was obvious.
Skiles frowned. He didn't like to use this gambling method to determine the outcome of the game.
Chen Jie naturally also knew that even if Scales liked him, he would not just obey his words.
Therefore, when he spoke, he also gave Du Hong a wink.
The two have known each other for three years, and they still have a tacit understanding.
Seeing that Scales was still hesitating, Duhong immediately stood up and said loudly: "Coach, please believe me, I won't let you down this time! Just give me a few more minutes!"
Seeing that Du Hong took the initiative to ask for a job, even if he didn't want to agree, Scales had no choice.
For a rookie who still has potential, Skiles doesn't want to ruin him just like that.
He knew that if he still shook his head now, Du Hong's confidence would definitely be greatly affected, and it was unknown whether he could improve in the future.
Although he was a little reluctant, Scales still nodded and said: "Okay, in the second half, Chris will play as usual! Jay Tyson, Eddie, and Edarian, the starting lineup is the same as in the first half.
Adarian, please pay attention to support Jay..."
Next, Scales made a series of arrangements.
The main players and substitutes were all listening attentively.
After saying these words, Skiles gave the Bulls players a few minutes to rest, and at this time, he took a deep look at Chen Jie.
I hope you can surprise me this time.
I hope your persistence is right!
Of course Skiles will not forget it. Several times, during timeouts, Chen Jie made several decisions that changed the trend of the game.
Of course he likes such a player with ideas and abilities. However, he won't just listen to what Chen Jie says.
In the past, what Chen Jie said was reasonable and could convince Scales, so Scales would naturally listen to his ideas.
But this time, he failed to convince Scales.
Scales still changed his mind, mostly because of Duhon's own assurances.
And now that the decision has been made, Scales naturally wants this decision to be the right one.
Therefore, he hopes that Chen Jie, who can make the right decisions and give the right advice every time, will be no exception this time!
When Scales stopped talking, Chen Jie pulled Du Hong over.
"Hi, Jie, I really want to thank you this time!" Du Hong thanked him sincerely.
"Chris, you don't have to thank me. I suggest that you play, not because you have a good relationship with me. You should know that I am not such a person. I am just for the team!" Chen Jie's words seemed very justified.
"For the team?" Du Hong's eyes were a little confused. Although he promised and wanted to work hard, he still had no confidence in himself.
After all, the performance in the first half is still vivid.
He didn't think that Chen Jie believed that he would be completely different in the second half.
"Not bad!" Chen Jie nodded solemnly and said, "Chris, let me tell you the truth, in the first half, your performance was like shit. This is not you, this is not the you I know. When you were at Duke, you
But I am a good partner. Now, I hope you can give me the same support as you did at Duke. I need your support, Chris, to show the confidence you had back then. Believe in yourself, you can do it.
.Don’t embarrass Duke, don’t embarrass those who believe in you. Chris, show your confidence!”
Chen Jie has been holding back these words for a long time. He has wanted to say them since the first half, and now, he finally said them all.
At the end of the story, he was even a little excited.
As for Du Hong, looking at Chen Jie, his eyes slowly changed from confusion to emotion, then to memories, and finally to a strange look that made him unable to see clearly.
Thinking of those passionate days at Duke, Du Hong felt that his whole heart seemed to be burning!
"Okay, Jie, I promise you!" Du Hong's mood was not very dull either.
"Chris, let's fight side by side like we did at Duke, okay? I need you, now, I need you!" Chen Jie looked at Du Hong with sincere eyes.
"Fight side by side! Okay!" Du Hong's eyes were very hot and he nodded heavily.
At this moment, a handful of flowers were burning in his heart.
Fight like you did at Duke!
Jay, I will!
Look, I will rise up in the second half!
Du Hong looked at Chen Jie, his whole body was full of fighting passion.
Chen Jie is very satisfied with the change in Du Hong's temperament!
At this time, the second half of the game is about to begin.
On the way from the locker room to the tunnel, Duhon remained silent.
When they were about to enter the stadium, the Bulls players gathered around and shouted a few slogans. Duhong shouted the loudest.
When Breaking came to the court to start the second half of the game, Marbury suddenly discovered that the rookie in front of him seemed to have a little more.
And at this moment when he still didn't understand the reason, Du Hong's counterattack had already begun.
Facing the defensive Marbury, Du Hong was not afraid this time. He didn't even give Marbury a chance to double-team Chen Jie because he didn't pass the ball to Chen Jie at all.
Taking advantage of Marbury's negligence, Duhong changed his direction and passed him.
After Marbury reacted and chased Du Hong out of the double-teaming position of Chen Jie, Du Hong's ball fell into Chen Jie's hands.
A nice break.
Marbury wanted to double-team, but it was too late. Even Hardaway was thrown away by Chen Jie.
Three-pointer, Chen Jie jumped high and hit a three-pointer.
The Chicago Bulls, in the second half, took the lead! (To be continued...)
