Radmanovic is a big white shooter, 29 years old this year. He is best known as the "Skiing Man".
In 2007, two years ago, Radmanovic played for the Lakers.
During the All-Star Weekend that year, Radmanovic went to Utah for vacation because there were very good ski resorts there.
It was during that vacation that Radmanovic told Lakers officials that he was injured during the vacation: he dislocated his right shoulder and needed 6 to 8 weeks of rest.
Radmanovic's injury caught the Lakers off guard. Jackson, who was in the sprint for the playoffs, once considered signing the aging Pippen to save the fire.
Later, when Radmanovic explained his injury, he said that he accidentally slipped on the ice while out buying coffee in Salt Lake City, causing his shoulder to be dislocated.
However, just four days later, Radmanovic, who was "stricken by his conscience", changed his story: the injury was not caused by a fall on the ice, but actually caused by a fall while skiing in Park City, Utah.
Radmanovic, who escaped the condemnation of his conscience, did not escape the team's fine.
On March 2, 2007, the Lakers fined Radmanovic a hefty $500,000 for lying about his injury.
After this incident, Radmanovic was nicknamed the "Ski Man" by fans and the media.
Therefore, there is a problem with Radmanovic's professional attitude. Although he is not a thorn in the side like Stephen Jackson, he is not such an honest and obedient child.
Of course, his biggest problem is laziness, which is also a problem of professional attitude. This problem is not too big.
For money, he will also do his job well.
It's just that it's a little difficult to get him to do something extra.
Since he was a former championship member of the Lakers and a veteran, Radmanovic still feels that he has a certain say.
It is still necessary and obligatory for me to remind the young head coach of his unrealistic goals.
This is for the good of the team!
Deng Fang still knew Radmanovic very well.
There are some problems with such a player, but they are not a thorn in the side.
As long as you can subdue him, he's still a good role player.
Big pitchers have always been in short supply in the league, and every team has a need.
It's not easy to find a reliable big pitcher like Radmanovic.
So Deng Fang kept Radmanovic.
Similarly, Radmanovic jumped out to question Deng Fang, which was also expected by Deng Fang.
Deng Fang still knows very well the temperament of each player in the team.
"I know that the Lakers have been the Western Conference champions in the past three years, and I also know how powerful the Celtics and Cavaliers are. However, as long as we do our job well and play our own style, these teams are not invincible." Deng Fang
replied.
"I know that the Lakers have Kobe Bryant, the Celtics have the Big Three, the Cavaliers have James Jr., and even the Magic have Howard. Our team is a newly formed team, and the Warriors have been weak for many years. Many people
They don’t think much of us.”
"However, as long as each of us does our job well, does every detail on the court, and plays our own style, these teams can't do anything to us."
"Although we are a newly formed team, we should not underestimate ourselves and believe in ourselves."
"You should know that the Warriors have undergone a lot of changes this summer. Many people have left and many have come. Each of you was carefully selected by the team, and the team has high hopes for each of you.
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"As the head coach, I have also issued a military order. I must enter the playoffs this year and win the championship within three years. You all heard it at the press conference just now. In less than three years, if I don't win the championship this year, I will leave!"
Although Deng Fang looked very thin in front of a group of tall players, his passionate words still moved the players very much and they applauded one after another.
The fact is that no matter what kind of players they are, they are all passionate. They want to win when they go on the court, and they want to fight back when challenged.
Even if for various reasons, many players behave very lazy or Buddhist-like, they are still men after all, and they still have the gene of being brave and fierce in their bodies.
After entering the NBA, who doesn't want to win a championship?
What player on the field doesn’t want to win?
Who plays basketball only thinking about losing?
Who is not the proud man of heaven?
Who admits that he is worse than others?
Even if someone says this verbally or admits it on the surface, they may not really think so in their heart.
Although the championship that Deng Fang said is a bit far away and very difficult to achieve, a head coach who dares to say this in public still has courage and is also very ambitious.
Especially the phrase "If you don't win the championship, you will be dismissed" is even more admirable.
That's betting real money and one's career, and not everyone dares to say that.
All the players applauded.
Deng Fang's words made the players' emotions rise. They were all full of energy and ready to fight.
Even Radmanovic no longer questioned anything and nodded silently.
When the applause stopped, Deng Fang continued: "To achieve this goal, I hope that every player can strictly demand themselves, train hard off the court, and give their best on the court."
After hearing Deng Fang's words, Radmanovich regained his composure and shook his head gently, with a disdainful expression on his face.
Every coach makes the players train hard, wishing the players were disabled from training.
But what if a player is injured?
Who cares?
Why not just kick it away and throw it away as garbage?
NBA games are very intense and people often get injured.
Some injuries are accidents, but some injuries are caused by overwork.
The training intensity is high and the game intensity is even greater. If a player is very obedient and trains really hard, the probability of injury will greatly increase as the playing time increases.
It is also for this reason that many teams in later generations have load management for players.
Some special players even need to wear wearable devices to monitor their exercise volume and fatigue level at all times to prevent injuries.
It is also for this reason that some veterans appear to be very slippery and will be lazy when training.
Although coaches also look at training performance, they care more about their contribution on the field.
It doesn't even matter if his performance on the field is average.
It's enough to earn a few million a year peacefully.
Train hard to get a big contract?
If you get injured, you won't get a penny!
Rookies tend to be more obedient and more active in training, mainly because they are young, in good health, have no injuries, and have greater plasticity.
Although one or two million a year is not much now, if you play well and become the main player, the annual salary will definitely not be a dream!
One year is worth ten years!
If you have the talent to become a franchise player, it's not just the annual salary!
Status and endorsements follow!
However, that is what young people do.
A role player who has been in the league for eight or nine years, and who is approaching the age of thirty, who else can soar to the top?
Since you no longer have to do what he wants, you can make some "little money" in peace.
It is precisely for this reason that old fritters like Radmanovic disdain Deng Fang's words.
