This night, Chen Jie, Beyoncé, and Gilbert held a small family party for Chen Jie at home to celebrate Chen Jie's outstanding performance in today's game.
Beyoncé also specially cooked to show off her cooking skills. Although she is not used to Eastern food, Chen Jie feels that the Western cuisine made by Beyoncé is quite good.
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After the celebration, Chen Jie understood that he could not be immersed in this performance, but should continue on the road and continue to work hard.
The next day, he came to the arena early as usual for recovery training.
After accepting yet another warm congratulations and greetings from his teammates, Chen Jie jogged a few laps first, and then just when he wanted to go to the gym, Steve came over and said, "Jie, the coach is looking for you!"
coach?
Chen Jie was stunned, what did Lao K want to do with him?
Confused in his heart, Chen Jie followed Steve towards Lao K's office.
When he arrived at the door, Steve gave Chen Jie a smile, made an invitation gesture, and left.
Chen Jie stepped forward and knocked on the door. After hearing Mr. K inside say "come in," he opened the door and walked in.
"Sit!" Old K pointed to a sofa in front of him.
Chen Jie sat down and said, "Coach, do you have a problem with me?"
Old K nodded and said gently: "Chen, your performance was good yesterday!"
"Thank you, coach!" Chen Jie was still very humble in front of Lao K.
"I'm going to start you in the next game!" Old K looked up at something on the table and said.
Chen Jie nodded without too much excitement. He knew that his strength was definitely worthy of this position. Furthermore, his performance in the last game did not disappoint. For him, he fully deserved the starting spot.
However, even though he thought so, Chen Jie still said sincerely: "Thank you, coach!"
"Why are you thanking me again?" Old K smiled and asked, "I didn't give you the starting lineup, you earned it by proving yourself!"
"No! Coach, I want to thank you for letting me start in the last game and giving me a chance to prove it!" Chen Jie's words revealed his true feelings.
He knew that if Lao K continued to suppress him, no one would say anything. After all, no one outside the world knew his strength. Furthermore, Lao K still had a say in the team. He and Lao K had a history
Confrontation, logically speaking, it is normal for him to suppress himself.
However, not only did he not do this, he also gave himself the luxury of a chance to start. You know, after his performance in the last game, many people and the media asked why Lao K didn't send him to the field earlier. Give him this opportunity, right?
It is good for Chen Jie, but not necessarily for Lao K.
Chen Jie now truly feels that Lao K is a rare good coach in the world!
"You're welcome. You deserve this position!" Old K just smiled slightly, not taking credit at all.
"Do you know why I haven't used you before?" Old K suddenly asked such a question.
Chen Jie shook his head and said, "I don't know!"
Old K smiled: "I told you that you are a player with great potential and hope to become a superstar. But I didn't use you before. In addition to tempering your temper, there is another important thing. I want to treat you as a
A secret weapon, brought out in important and critical games. Yesterday, it seems that my decision was right!"
Chen Jie suddenly realized that he knew Lao K's intentions for the first time, and deeply felt that he was proud to be treated like this by him.
"I understand, coach, I will earn your trust!" Chen Jie, who has always disliked using honorifics to others, said this for the first time, and he said it sincerely.
Old K nodded and immediately changed his words: "Then there is a task for you now, do you dare to do it?"
"What task?" Chen Jie asked immediately. He knew that since Lao K said so, then this task must be challenging. He has a proud character and likes challenges!
"In the next game against Marquette University, I want you to guard Dwyane Wade!" Old K said directly.
Wade?
Dwyane Wade?
Chen Jie was stunned.
The Flash, who became famous in the NBA in the future, wants to defend him?
In his previous life, Chen Jie’s favorite stars were Tracy McGrady and Mesozoic superstars like Allen Iverson. In the new generation, like James, Wade is Chen Jie’s favorite.
He likes Wade, not only for his skills, but also for his character.
As a famous superstar who doesn’t have much negative news off the court, Wade’s character is absolutely unquestionable!
What moved Chen Jie the most was that in his previous life, James went to the Heat and took over the Heat's boss position from Wade. Wade didn't even have any resistance to this.
You know, this kind of plot has happened in many teams. Except for Pippen, no superstar has ever been willing to attack others. Even Pippen only did it because the person he attacked was named Michael Jordan.
But Wade not only did not resist, he was even willing to take action. During the offense, James had the ball, and Wade kept running and rushing for rebounds. At that time, he could still save the Heat at critical moments, and he was still unbeatable.
The Flash can be blocked, but he has positioned himself as a blue-collar outsider, just like players like Tony Allen.
Even when there were remarks in the media that Wade was on his last legs, he did not come forward to refute it, but quietly dedicated everything he had to the Heat on the court.
Such players are truly worthy of respect.
And am I going to face off against him soon?
Thinking of this, Chen Jie got a little excited. Dwyane Wade, playing against you should not only be a challenge, but also a learning experience?
Seeing Chen Jie deep in thought, Old K was stunned and asked curiously: "What, Jie, you don't want to? Don't you dare?"
Hearing Old K's voice, Chen Jie quickly recovered and explained, "No, coach, I'm very happy. I'm willing to accept this task and meet this challenge!"
"Very good!" Old K nodded approvingly.
He actually also knows that the matchup between Chen Jie and Wade is destined to not be an easy task. Many people may not be willing to accept such a task. After all, although defense wins, it is offense that wins the box office.
Many players still like to show their talents on the offensive end.
But playing against a player like Dwyane Wade means that you have to put a lot of energy on defense and don't have much energy to attack.
Chen Jie could have refused, because he and Dwyane Wade are not in the same position after all, and the one who should play against Wade should be Redick.
But Redick's defensive ability is really not good. I'm afraid Wade can beat him out, so Old K made this decision.
And Chen Jie actually agreed.
This makes Lao K very satisfied. This nod means that he officially feels that Chen Jie is very close to his ideal player.
After bidding farewell to old K, Chen Jie walked out of the office, still feeling very excited in his heart.
Wade, I'm coming, are you ready?
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The game starts in three days.
The Sweet Sixteen, due to the arrangement of the competition system, is still a decisive game. Duke University's excellent results in the conference tournament also gave it the home court advantage.
This time, they faced Marquette University, which has the talented player Wade.
On this day, Cameron Arena was full again.
They are looking forward to Duke breaking through last year's results and entering the quarterfinals!
Chen Jie was changing clothes in the locker room, and Xiao Hei said in his ear: "Jie, are you going to face Wade this time?"
Just now, Lao K made the pre-match arrangements. Redick and Chen Jie switched positions. During offense, Chen Jie was still responsible for controlling the ball, but during defense, Chen Jie had to switch positions with Redick.
Xiao Hei was a little angry for Chen Jie, so he asked this question.
Chen Jie nodded and said, "Didn't the coach just say that? What's wrong?"
Xiao Hei looked at Redick next to him with a dark face, and said: "Why are you sharing his worries? Can't he defend himself? Really! Jay, you know, that Dwayne, I heard he is very powerful, this matchup
, you may not be able to take advantage!"
It can be said that Xiao Hei's words were completely from Chen Jie's perspective.
Chen Jie was naturally moved, but he still said: "Xiao Hei, you are wrong to think this way. Is it all for our team's victory? Who is not defending?"
"But you are willing to let him enjoy such good treatment, as long as you attack with peace of mind, huh, you see he is so domineering now. If you don't suppress his momentum, I am afraid that he will really be unable to shake his position!" Xiao Hei saw it with his own eyes!
Having experienced the conflict between Chen Jie and Redick, I also know Chen Jie’s plan, which is to one day usurp Redick’s position as the boss of the team, but now this incident is obviously detrimental to this plan!
As soon as the black man's words came out, Chen Jie naturally understood what he meant. With a faint smile, Chen Jie said: "What are you afraid of Xiao Hei? Just play whatever the coach arranges. If he likes to attack, he will attack, as long as he can win. Besides, against good players,
It’s also helpful for my improvement!”
Seeing what Chen Jie said, Xiao Hei knew that things could not be changed, so he just sighed and said nothing more.
Chen Jie said in his heart, huh, defending Wade, it seems that I will suffer a loss, but don't you know, the more this happens, the more advantage I will have. If I can still outperform Wade,
You, don’t everyone know that I am more suitable for the position of team boss than you?
In other words, after this game, I may be the team's number one star!
Redick, our accounts have really just begun to be settled.
Facing Wade, Chen Jie smiled slightly. It seemed like a challenge, but in fact, wasn't it also an opportunity?
In this way, I can appear in the eyes of more people, right?
This battle can be regarded as my battle for enlightenment!
